Sorry for the delay. I was figuring out what to write.

This is the last chapter for this story. :')

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The coronation party was held in the ballroom. Those who were present for the coronation walked into the ballroom, looking forward to all the food, drinks, and celebration. It was truly a splendid time to be alive. But not everyone was happy to be there. Elijah looked for Amethyst, but couldn't find her. Where was she?

His gaze turned to the balcony, where Scar-ra had transformed from human to scarred lioness. Scar-ra sagged, lowering her head as she observed the world from the balcony. Elijah gulped, pitying her. He walked out to the balcony, joining her.

"How are you?" Elijah asked Scar-ra, concerned.

Scar-ra raised her head. "Fine. You seem to have gotten what you wanted, or what Syrena wanted. You're king now, high king to be precise. You can do whatever you want."

"It's not enough?" Elijah asked.

Scar-ra looked at him, determined. "Word will spread throughout the kingdom and to other lands. This world will know what the council did for the scarred lions and lionesses. Whether my kin agree to the council's wishes is beyond me. Perhaps my kin already know what happened here." She licked her lips, determination in her eyes. "I have to find my sister Katrina, let her know what happened here. At least this kingdom will become the First Base now."

"I should tell the council about this," Elijah said.

"Yeah, go. I'll stay here," Scar-ra said, understanding.

"Will you be all right?" Elijah asked.

"I'm fine. Go," Scar-ra said, looking at him. She gestured with her head towards the ballroom, "Go. I'll be fine. Really."

Elijah nodded. "Just be careful."

"I will," Scar-ra said, understanding. "Thank you for understanding."

"You're welcome," Elijah said, walking away with determination.

He entered the ballroom, searching for the council members. He found Winter and Casses talking with their families. It was now or never.

"Can I talk to you? You are part of the council," Elijah asked them.

Winter nodded. "You can tell me now. It's okay."

"Syrena's wishes for the Kingdom of Aster to become the First Base. Can we do this now?" Elijah asked, curiously.

"We've been communicating with her. She's still the diplomat for the Land of Unicorns," Casses explained. "She got her old title back, as soon as we realized it was her. So, this matter is between us all."

"When will the Kingdom of Aster change its name?" Elijah asked.

"When we decide. Don't worry. You're fine," Casses said.

"She's right. This kingdom's about to get a name change. It'll soon be called the First Base. Well done," Winter winked at him. "Now, maybe you can enjoy this party." He walked away to speak with Casses.

So, it was confirmed. The Kingdom of Aster would soon be called the First Base. That left Elijah with one more task: to find Amethyst and start dating her. He just needed to know where she was. And he found her speaking with her parents. She looked so beautiful.

Elijah sighed, approaching Amethyst without complaint, "Hello. Would you like to dance?"

Amethyst nodded, "Sure."

Elijah smiled back. "Good." He extended his hand to her, allowing her to take it. He led her out onto the dance floor, where they danced the night away.

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Bethany sat on a chair, out on the ballroom's second balcony. She was surprised when Frodo joined her, taking a seat next to her. Frodo smiled, kissing his wife on the cheek.

"Do you think we'll be happy here? I mean, this base is soon to be called the First Base," Bethany asked.

"Don't worry. Now that Elijah and Ronnie are High King and King, this city will prosper. I know it will," Frodo said, seeing a vision of the city's prosperous days and its downfalls. Through it all, Frodo hoped this city would survive, even as it would soon become the First Base.

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That's it for my Journey to First Base fanfiction mini-trilogy, part of my Origin Series and my Long Series. :) Thanks, readers, for sticking with this fanfic until the end. It is much appreciated. :)

Once again, this is not the end of my Origin Series. This fanfiction series is still going and moving into the next fanfiction mini-trilogy, The Dark Mistress. This time, it will be the scarred lions and lionesses' turn to tell their story, how they're doing, and where they are at this point in the story and series. New characters will emerge, as well as canon characters and the same cast of original characters, too.

Until then, I'll see everyone in the next story. Thanks for reading. Bye! :)

~Aria Breuer