Elijah tuned his instrument, checking to make sure the strings were tuned to the right position. It had been a couple of days since he last played songs on a guitar. Just holding a guitar was good enough.

The fact that this instrument belonged to Alindor made it special, or rather Alindor was just waiting to pass his instruments down to him and his other family members.

Elijah hoped to make Alindor proud. Starting his new band meant the world to Elijah. More than anything he wanted his boy band dream to come true, but how was he to going to fulfill his dream? It was hard to say. He hoped he did everyone a great service by making this boy band possible.

He looked up as the sound of feet crunching the dirt approached him. There was Ronnie, come to greet him! Was Ronnie happy? The look on his face meant that he was enthused, but the unicorn walking next to Ronnie wasn't as surprised.

It was Syrena, the unicorn Syrena. Uh oh! Elijah had this feeling that something was about to go down.

Syrena shook her head, approaching Elijah. "You sold out! You knew this is what you wanted? To be in a band, rather than be king, let alone High King? What did you do?" She stayed that way, before leaning down until her muzzle, touching Elijah's face. "Thank you. For a split second, I thought we were going to have a new High King and King to rule over this land."

"We almost did," Ronnie said with a smile.

"Technically, we are High King and King, Ronnie," Elijah said, admitting truthfully. "It's just the council's making our jobs easier on us. We're free to do whatever we want. I think we're supposed to have a ceremony, in which we can become High King and King."

"Then I can't wait," Ronnie said, ecstatic.

"And I'm still looking for Lockslear. Wherever he is, he should be here for this day," Syrena said.

"What time is the ceremony?" Ronnie asked them.

"Tomorrow. Your coronation's coming," Syrena said. "I told you, I knew you would be High King and King. After that, who knows? I just wish you both the best of luck."

"Thanks. You too, Syrena, Ronnie," Elijah said, calmly.

Syrena nodded, as did Ronnie. Although, Ronnie hoped this ceremony would turn out well. Otherwise, why would they be here?

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Elijah slept well that night, looking forward to the next morning. Scar-ra had given him a bed to sleep in, since the others already had their own houses they were temporarily staying at. The whole time, Elijah thought of his Amethyst. How was she doing. Was she surviving? Would he see her again?

Either way, he dreamt of her. In the dream, she attended his coronation, tossing him some flower petals as he walked down the aisle. Elijah stopped upon seeing the villains, staring back at him as though they won. Did they win? He couldn't tell. He was just shocked they were there.

Even Maleficent smirked, saying, "It's time."

Elijah jolted, sitting up on his bed with no idea what just happened. Why did he dream such a terrible dream? Was there any reason behind it? And Maleficent… what was she doing there? Had he missed something? The last thing he wanted was villains interrupting his coronation.

At last, he got up, finding his way to the wardrobe to get dressed. It turned out, he dressed in a hobbit coronation outfit, which included a red tunic, brown breeches, and a golden cloak. They were the right attire for today.

When he came down the stairs, he was caught off-guard by Scar-ra, who blocked his path. Scar-ra smirked, saying, "You look ready."

"Yes, I am," Elijah said, following Scar-ra outside. Scar-ra was dressed in a blue dress with frills. She looked like her human self, and not the scarred lioness form she usually took.

"You look dashing," Scar-ra said, after a few minutes' silence.

"Thanks. You look beautiful," Elijah complimented her.

Scar-ra smirked. "Thank you. Shall we?" She walked inside the garage, opening the speeder doors for him.

Elijah smirked, following Scar-ra in the speeder. As soon as Elijah strapped in his seatbelt, with Scar-ra doing the same, Scar-ra closed the speeder doors. It was now or never.

"You ready?" Scar-ra asked.

"I am," Elijah said, ready to start the day.

"Right. Let's go," Scar-ra said, putting the speeder in reverse. She checked both sides of the street, before driving out of her driveway. She made sure to close the garage door, before they continued, heading straight for Aster Castle, where the coronation was about to begin.

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The throne room at Aster Castle was still in use. Most of the time, it was used for ceremonies. Today, the throne room was garnished in red and blue banners, as well as a long, royal blue rug lining the floor, in honor of today's coronation.

Today, Ronnie Baggins and Elijah Molvaro would be crowned King and High King, respectively. Where Seraphina was remained to be seen. She was the one who was supposed to rule the Land of Talking Animals, too, as one of the rightful heirs to the throne. Since she wasn't at the coronation, she had come early via portal to send a message to the dear council members:

Council:

I regret to inform you that I will not be attending this coronation. I have matters to attend to. Otherwise, I would be celebrating my coronation, too.

Please be aware, that I inform you, that we need a successor and so, I propose, and Syrena and Jane agree with me, that Ronnie Baggins should become King of the Land of Talking Animals, with Elijah Molvaro, as Syrena pointed out, as High King.

I know this comes on short notice, but these are my wishes. Elijah and Ronnie are related to Alindor and therefore have claim to the throne, too. This is my wish, as I search for Cooper, who I hope to add to our family tree.

Thank you ahead of time, and good luck.

Sincerely,

Seraphina

Shortly after giving Winter the message that she wasn't attending the coronation, Seraphina fled again. Winter was shocked! He didn't expect Seraphina to miss a coronation. He huffed, wondering if her business with Cooper was far more important than attending this coronation.

"I hope you know what you are doing," Winter whispered, rereading Seraphina's message. He'd see her again, that was for sure. For now, he would watch Elijah and Ronnie's coronation, no matter what.

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Elijah walked down the aisle, staring at Ronnie. Ronnie hardly paid him any attention, for his focus was on what he was supposed to do when they reached the end of the aisle. Elijah hoped that nothing went wrong. Did this mean that Ronnie would be first to get his crown? Then there was him, Elijah, who knew he'd simply have to follow the same pattern or a different pattern, in order to become High King.

He stared ahead, unsure what to make of this ceremony, or the fact that his parents were watching him from the crowd of onlookers, awaiting the day when the crown would become his and Ronnie's.

"Don't be afraid," Ronnie said, getting Elijah's attention, "you'll do well. Trust me." He looked on, whispering words that only meant he was rehearsing. Elijah hoped he was okay, but even he didn't feel right.

"I'm not afraid," Elijah lied.

"You are. I can see it in your eyes," Ronnie said.

Elijah couldn't ignore that. He had to speak the truth. "I'm terrified. All these people looking at us. Will we get this right?"

Ronnie chuckled. "Of course, we will. Just remember to keep calm. You've done nothing wrong."

"Except I lied. What kind of a high king would that make me?" Elijah asked.

"An honest one," Ronnie said, as they neared the thrones. "Listen, you'll do fine. Trust me." He reached the end of the aisle, alongside Elijah. Since he was first, Ronnie made his way up the platform, kneeling and lowering his head, as a silver crown was placed on his head by a faun. He smiled, realizing that was all he had to do, making his way to his throne.

He turned around, waiting for Elijah to join him.

"Oh! Me next," Elijah was welcomed by giggles from the crowd. He looked on at Aslan, as the Great Lion watched him and Ronnie. Elijah knelt in front of the platform, as the same faun placed a golden crown upon his head, signifying that he was the High King.

Elijah sighed, glad that was over.

As Elijah made his way to his throne, he looked at Aslan as the Great Lion announced the new King and High King of the Land of Talking Animals. "Long live King Ronnie! Long live King Elijah!" Aslan faced Ronnie and Elijah, nodding to them both, "May your reign be long and prosperous."