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I'm very, terribly sorry if I messed up China. I tried but this is my first time writing him.

Chapter 2: Li Chi and China

The story of how the new queen came to be was definitely interesting. She wasn't born into the position like the queens before. No, Li Chi earned her throne at the young age of thirteen by killing a dragon.

And, of course, China had to go see her. Who wouldn't want to see their new queen? Especially one so interesting.

"When will we arrive?" China, going by Yao, asked the driver of the cart.

The driver quickly glanced back before focusing on the road again. "We should be almost there."

As if on cue, the city started coming into view.

And, as they got closer, they could see the people running around, doing business, and preparing for a festival to celebrate the new queen. Half-hung lights were strung from the buildings while the cooks were hard at work preparing the feast.

In a few hours, once night came, it would be a festive, beautiful scene.

Slowly, the cart came to a stop in front of the palace. Yao exited and made his way inside, escorted by two guards.

"It's nice to finally meet the great China!" The young queen came out from behind a curtain on the side of the throne room.

"Call me Yao! And it's nice to meet the new queen too." As she sat in the throne, he crossed the room to her.

She messed with her dress as she slightly smiled at him. He noticed, even though it was a queen's dress, she wasn't dressed like a queen. She wore no makeup or jewelry. Taking into account her attitude and actions, the advisors probably forced her into that fancy dress.

"Are you staying for the festival or do you have to leave?" She asked.

"I can stay for at least the beginning of the festival." Honestly, he wanted to stay for all of it but other business must be attended to.

She grinned at him. "That's great!" She exclaimed. "And please, call me Li Chi. Not queen."

And, with that, she stood up from her seat. "I'll see you tonight Yao." Li Chi then went back behind the curtain.

Later that day, the celebration was nearing the beginning. The people started coming in. The tables were set up with enough food to feed everyone and then some.

Soon, Li Chi made her entrance to the head of the tables, in front of everybody. This appearance, she was completely done up in garmets, jewelry and makeup. She barely looked like herself.

Yao was sitting a few seats away from her. Near enough because of his importance but not so close to be questioned by the people. No one needed to know who he actually was.

"We are here on this beautiful night to celebrate my new position. I will try my best to be a fair and good leader. And I start today with this feast!" The speech was short but it got the point across. And, once she was done, everyone turned towards to the food.

A few minutes later, Yao felt a light tap on his shoulder. Turning around, he was greeted with Li Chi. She had taken off the makeup to look like a ordinary person again. How she done that without being caught was another mystery. "Would you come with me on a walk?" She whispered.

Looking around at the other guests, he got up from the seat and followed her away from the festival.

"Is there something you need?" He asked once she stopped in a secluded alley.

"I just want some alone time with my country. That's all." She answered.

He smiled. "I don't mind that."

She looked up at the stars. "Do you think I'll be a good ruler?"

Yao wasn't sure how to answer that. He couldn't predict the future. "Listen to the people, make the best decisions and you'll do fine."

"Thank you, Yao." Suddenly, she looked back at him. "Don't you have to leave soon?"

"Yes, but I can stay for a few more minutes."

A/N: The paper lanterns weren't invented back then. But I couldn't find any information about what kind of lighting was used. Sorry for not being accurate. I'm also not positive that she had a palace. But I don't see why not if she was queen.

I kinda made a lot of this up. I can only assume there would be a huge celebration and all that stuff.

Please remember that this is a myth. Not everything is accurate to reality anyway. Though, in hindsight, the dragon kinda made that clear anyway.