EPILOGUE.
FOUR YEARS LATER.
'' Alexandra, come here! '' Stela ran and took the hand of her four-year-old niece, bending down to put the tiara on her head and fix the girl's little red curls. '' Okay, now don't let go of my hand, let's get in soon. ''
'' Can I always wear this dress? '' The girl asked as she lifted the dress slightly. Stela tidied up her niece again with a laugh, but before she could respond, Duncan appeared with her other two nephews in his arms, three-year-old Adrien and Ailyn, two.
'' I'm glad I found you. '' He exclaimed. '' We need to go. It's time.''
Stela smiled brightly and took her niece's hand. '' Come on dear. ''
Alexandra followed her aunt while looking at her, still waiting for an answer. Stela whispered. '' Ask your mom later, if I say yes and she doesn't, she fights with me! '' She joked.
The girl broke into a smile.
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'' They're all here. '' Stratos whispered to Ram-man as he looked around. The ballroom - the largest in the palace - was packed with members of the court of Eternia, heroes of the masters of the universe, former rebels of Etheria and several ordinary people from different parts of Eternia had been chosen to participate in the events of that afternoon.
When Stratos catches sight of Castaspella, he nudges Mekaneck's arm and nods to where she is.
'' Didn't you know? It didn't work out. '' The friend replied, receiving a raise of eyebrows from all the masters who were nearby. '' Seriously people? We never spoke again after Orko's wedding. And I heard that she found someone on Etheria. ''
'' Man, I was going to make fun of you, but now I've even lost it. '' Man-a-faces exclaimed out of nowhere.
Before either of them could say anything, Stela and Duncan appeared with the children. Mekaneck's son Philip stood up and approached Stela with a smile before turning to Duncan and taking Adrien and Ailyn from his arms. '' We take care of them, go help the kings. ''
'' Thanks. '' Duncan ran to one of the doors and out of sight.
'' Who would have thought ... Stela and Philip ... '' Buzzoff commented.
The masters agreed while watching the teenagers sitting next to the children.
After a few minutes the music started to play. Everyone settled quickly, opening a corridor between the ranks. After the guests were silent, Randor and Marlena appeared, followed by Adora and Hawk and Adam and Teela.
The six royalty members stood side by side, each couple about a meter apart: Randor and Marlena in the center, Adora and Hawk on the left and Adam and Teela on the right, all looking at the people. Alexandra smiled at her parents and Adora winked at her daughter before looking at her people. The music stopped.
Randor, Hawk and Adam's uniforms were identical, all in black with a sash from the right shoulder to the left hip, the king's was silver and the princes' gold. Adora, Teela and Marlena were dressed in the same style, the V-shaped bodice and the skirt with a small tail. The only thing that changed was the color. The order was blue, purple and light gray. Like their husbands, they all wore bands from the right shoulder to the left hip. Marlena with a silver band and the princesses with a gold band.
Duncan, the Sorceress and Miro were in front of everyone and behind the kings. With the hall packed in silence, Miro spoke first. '' People of Eternia and interplanetary guests. Welcome to the coronation of the new rulers of our planet. Today not only does one reign end, but another one rises with the new monarchs. ''
Everyone applauded and fell silent to hear the man-at-arms speak.
'' Our current kings were presented not only by one, but by two more than capable, competent and courageous heirs, ready to assume their destiny. As is commonly done in times past in coronations of twin heirs, governments will divide again. Princes and kings talked about this division. It was decided like this: Prince Adam and Princess Teela ruled the kingdom of Eternos, taking care only of matters concerning the capital of the planet. '' He paused a little. '' Princess Adora and Prince SeaHawk will be responsible for governing the planet. Taking care of matters concerning all kingdoms, assisting them in whatever they need. Just like both colonized moons on our planet, who for generations disagreed with each other. '' Taking a step back, he watched the Sorceress approach the kings.
'' Let the coronation begin. '' She spoke.
While Marlena and Randor went up beside the Sorceress, Adam sent it to his sister. :::You are ready?:::
::: Are you? ::: The answer came, right after that. ::: Yes, brother, I'm ready. :::
:::Me too. We can do that. ::: The princes turned around, never leaving their positions, but now they were looking at their parents, who had an air of pride as they looked at them.
Neither Randor nor Marlena wore crowns. They were on two pillows on their side. On the other were the crowns that once belonged to Miro and Leandra.
Together, the kings spoke. '' Princess Adora, Prince SeaHawk, get closer. ''
Adam gave a small smile.
Adora got on one knee first, being the first heiress, she felt instead of seeing her husband kneel down next to her.
Randor took the three-pointed crown that once belonged to his mother, while Marlena took a one-pointed crown - a crown that Miro only wore once in his life, as he preferred the other crown. - Randor spoke first. '' Princess Adora Leandra Gleen Miro, as the first heiress you promise to protect, command and respect the people belonging to the planet Eternia with honor, respect and dignity taking into account concerns for the population and allies outside our atmosphere? Do you promise as queen to take the front line in any battle that Eternia may have at any time, governing in peace and at war, always seeking the greatest good? ''
'' I promise to take over as queen and rule my people wherever my reign takes. Fighting and defending Eternia in times of peace and war. '' She responded as formally as possible.
Her father can not help but give her a small smile before placing the crown on her head.
She stayed in the same position while listening to her mother saying the same words to her husband, making him king of Eternia.
'' Prince SeaHawk Jeoff Blithe, do you promise to protect, command and respect the people belonging to the planet Eternia with honor, respect and dignity taking into account concerns for the population and allies outside our atmosphere? Do you promise as king to take the front line in any battle that Eternia may have at any time, governing in peace and at war, always seeking the greatest good? ''
'' I promise to take over as king and rule my people wherever my reign takes. Fighting and defending Eternia in times of peace and war. '' He replied. Marlena put the crown on her head.
Randor took Adora's hand and Marlena took Hawk's hand for both of them to stand up and look at the people. '' Long reign Queen Adora and King Hawk of the planet Eternia! '' They shouted together.
Everyone in the ballroom shouted the phrase, even Adam and Teela.
Adora and Hawk, now crowned, walked to Randor and Marlena's side while Adam and Teela took their knees in front of their parents and while the kings took the crowns that they wore the day before.
Adam looked at his father and noticed the tears of happiness and pride that the king radiated, as well as his mother. The coronation process was repeated, first for Adam and then for Teela.
'' Prince Adam, as an heir do you promise to protect, command and respect the people belonging to the Eternal Kingdom with honor, respect and dignity taking into account concerns for the population and allies outside our atmosphere? Do you promise as king to take the front line in any battle that Eternia may have at any time, governing in peace and at war, always seeking the greatest good? ''
'' I promise to take over as king and rule my people wherever my reign takes. Fighting and defending Eternia in times of peace and war. '' He replied. Randor gave his son an even bigger smile and put his crown on Adam's head.
Adam turned his head slightly to see his mother doing the same process with Teela.
'' Princess Teela, do you promise to protect, command and respect the people belonging to the Eternal Kingdom with honor, respect and dignity taking into account concerns for the population and allies outside our atmosphere? Do you promise as queen to take the front line in any battle that Eternia may have at any time, governing in peace and at war, always seeking the greatest good? ''
'' I promise to take over as queen and rule my people wherever my reign takes. Fighting and defending Eternia in times of peace and war. ''
Marlena put the crown on Teela's head and she and her husband got up and looked at the people.
'' Long reign to King Adam and Queen Teela of the Kingdom of Eternos! ''
The people repeated.
Randor and Marlena couldn't be more proud of their children, while Adam and Teela took the right side of their parents, Randor can't help but think about the past four years. It was the four quietest years he remembered, without any attacks, none at all, and he and his wife won two more grandchildren. There was nothing to overcome their happiness when the family was together.
He was still thinking about it, Marlena made the last statement as queen. '' The designation of the heirs will continue with the legacy that was given to the parents, unless the heir denies his command over the kingdom. Princess Alexandra by birth is named crown princess of Eternia, while Prince Adrien by birth is named crown prince of Eternos. ''
Randor came out of his reverie to speak his line.
'' Any and all matters about Eternals and Eternia will continue to be resolved here in the palace. As few know, there are two throne rooms because of two rulers in ancient times. From now on, this second throne room is reopened for matters related to Eternia. The throne room, popularly known as the main one, will continue to deal with the affairs of Eternos. ''
The people applauded again, everyone with smiles on their faces.
Knowing that the formal part of the ceremony had been completed, Alexandra got up and ran to her parents before Stela could catch her.
Adora smiled as she bent down and took her daughter in her arms, much of the room laughed, especially when the children of Adam and Teela did the same. Adam took Adrien and Teela took Ailyn.
As soon as the guests got up, the witch made a motion with her hand for the countless seats to disappear to make room in the great hall.
The guests dispersed to various places in the hall and many of them went to talk to the new kings.
The twins saw faces known and unknown to them, received congratulations on countless things besides the coronation, mainly from Queen Angela, who hugged both and said she was proud. '' I've seen you grow up in these years, mature. No one is more ready for this than you two. ''
'' Thank you. '' Both responded. After a few hours of celebration, a surprise guest appeared.
'' Susan? '' Adora exclaimed and hugged the woman. ''How are you?''
'' Very well, Your Majesty. '' She replied with a smile. '' Four years of helping to repair the damage Skeletor and the masked ones have done has helped me find myself. ''
'' This is good. '' Hawk's voice came up and they both turned and realized Adam was with him.
'' It's good to see you again. ''
'' It's good to see you fighting on the right side. '' Adam replied and she gave a small smile before looking around. '' Where is Teela? ''
'' It's past Ailyn's bedtime, she went to bed. ''
'' But what about your boy? ''
'' He's with my parents. Alexandra is together. It looks like the two are stuck together like glue, wherever Alexa goes, Adrien goes after her. ''
Everyone laughed.
They looked at the party.
'' This adventure is not over yet, is it? '' Susan asked.
'' No. '' Adora replied and Adam added.
'' Actually, I like to think it's a new beginning for all of us. ''
'' He became king in a few hours and is already philosophizing like a… watch out Hawk, you're the next to be like this. '' Susan joked.
More laughter from the group. Both women excused themselves and went out talking.
Adam smiled and then looked for his son, who was playing with his cousin, and Cringer and Laila's puppies.
'' He's fine Adam. And it looks like he's not sleepy, '' Hawk commented as he looked at the children.
Adam nodded. '' Alexandra too. ''
Out of nowhere his mother appeared at his side. '' You two come to play with your children. This is the fastest phase of their life, in a few years you two will miss them little. ''
The two kings lifted their shoulders and accompanied Marlena because they both knew she was right.
Teela appeared beside Adora shortly after Susan left. '' Was it Susan? ''
''It was.''
'' And she can't stay? ''
'' She chose to leave the party early, she still doesn't feel comfortable. ''
Teela nodded. ''I understand.''
The two queens watched their husbands playing with the children. '' Those four years passed quickly. '' Teela whispered.
'' Yes, but I'd like it to go a little slower ... '' One of the palace butlers passed with a tray of snacks and Teela ran out of the room.
Adora frowned and followed her sister-in-law into the empty hallway, only to find her vomiting in a trash can. She approached her friend and rubbed her back. '' You know ... '' Adora started. '' I know that twins tend to have things and do things at equal times. Since I came home this has proven to be true most of the time, but this is the first time we've been able to do it at the same time. ''
Teela slowly turned to her friend. '' Are you pregnant too? '' When Adora smiled, Teela started laughing.
'' When did you find out? ''
''Some days ago.''
'' So you haven't had any wine ... ''
'' Just like you haven't taken it either. '' Adora said it was fun.
Teela finished getting up. '' I think I have a plan. ''
'' Here comes ... ''
'' We're going to take the kids to bed and stay there. I don't know about you, but I can't stand the smell of snacks anymore. ''
Adora laughed. '' It looks like a solid plan. ''
'' A solid plan that I'm going to put into practice. '' Teela wiped her mouth with a napkin and walked over to the hall door. ''You come?''
Adora walked beside her sister-in-law to the family. After so many years of battles, it was worth it for everything she has today.
End.
A/N: And again we come to the end of another fanfiction. It was a lot of fun to write this series ... this year will be 3 years since I launched the first story. I hope you enjoyed it and had fun just like me. I am starting to work on a new story aimed at Alexandra and Adrien as new Grayskull guardians, but I am not sure that I will publish this fanfic before June or July. Once again thank you all so much for reading my stories, you guys are awesome!