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Chapter 7: Preparing For A Coronation
The next week passed by quickly, and soon it was time for the future monarchs to be crowned. Susan, Lucy, and Nerina were excited one particular day, because they were to pick out the fabric for their dresses. All four Pevensies had agreed to make Nerina their guest of honor at the coronation.
That afternoon, the three girls went to meet their dress designers. The boys had already met with them that morning. The girls entered the room and were astounded at all the beautiful material lying around. They were greeted by a pair of nymphs named Flora and Fauna. The two quickly led the girls to a platform, and had Lucy stand on it.
Flora tapped her chin. "What do you think Fauna? Maybe turquoise?"
Fauna tilted her head. "No, I think a soft blue would be lovely." She left and returned with a beautiful velvet material of the color and draped it around Lucy. She looked at the others. "What do you think?"
"I think it looks stunning," complimented Nerina.
The others agreed, and Flora found some orange velvet for the cape. The nymphs discussed the details of the dress with Lucy, took measurements, and then it was Susan's turn.
"Your Majesty," Flora gushed, "the moment you walked in, I knew the perfect combination for you!" She brought out two rolls of fabric, one with pale blue velvet with intricate gold leaf designs, the other with dark blue velvet, and draped both over Susan.
Fauna nodded her head in approval. "Oh yes, you definitely got this one right dear friend. Those are your colors Your Majesty."
They decided on making the dress out of the light blue, and the cape out of the dark blue. Finally, it was Nerina's turn.
"Now where are you from, Your Royal Highness?" asked Fauna.
"Arcadia," she answered.
"How exciting!" the nymph exclaimed as her eyes widened.
"Now what do you think would look best on her Fauna?" wondered Flora.
"Well," began Fauna, "we want to accent her best features-her blonde hair and her turquoise eyes."
"How about pink? It's every blonde's color," said Flora as she retrieved a beautiful light pink fabric that was silky, but slightly stiffer than Lucy or Susan's.
"We could use this light blue on the dress too," remarked Fauna, pulling out the material.
"Yes! And for the cape, how about one with the same material we are using for Queen Susan?"
"Splendid! Now we just need your measurements and we will be done! Your dresses will be ready the day of the coronation Your Majesties."
The three girls thanked the nymphs and went to meet Edmund and Peter in the Main Hall.
As they entered the Hall, they spotted the boys with some creatures Nerina had never seen before.
If there's a bond between us
Nobody can explain
It's a celebration of life
We see friends again…
"Nerina! Mr. Tumnus is here! You just have to meet him!" Lucy exclaimed as she grabbed her hand and ran toward the group.
There's nothing complicated
About the way we live
We're all here for each other
Happy to give
All we have we share
And all of us we care…
Nerina laughed and came along. The Pevensies had noticed that the princess was now a lot more comfortable around them and had finally fully adapted to her life at Cair Paravel.
When they reached the small group, Lucy flung her arms around the faun. "Oh Mr. Tumnus! I am so glad to see you again! Have you been well?"
The faun laughed and Lucy let him go. All the creatures now bowed to Lucy and Susan. "I am well Your Majesty. I am glad to see you again too! Who is your friend here?"
Lucy grinned. "Mr. Tumnus, I would like you to meet Princess Philyra Nerina Anaxandra Basilikos Pagos of Arcadia. But you can call her Princess Nerina. Nerina, I'd like you to meet Mr. Tumnus."
Nerina bowed her head. "It is a pleasure to finally meet you Mr. Tumnus. I have heard so much about you."
Again the faun bowed. "The pleasure is all mine Your Royal Highness."
Peter introduced the rest of the group. "Princess Nerina, this is Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, Fox, and General Oreius, who helped rescue you." Each of the creatures bowed as they were introduced.
Welcome to our family time
Welcome to our brotherly time
This is a festival
You know and best of all
We're here to share it all
"It is so wonderful to meet you all!" She turned to Oreius. "I would like to personally thank you for helping to rescue me."
"You're welcome Your Royal Highness," said the centaur with a nod. "Anything to stop the injustices in our world." He now turned to Peter. "And now King Peter, with your permission, I shall take my leave and make sure my honor guard is prepared for the coronation."
"You may leave," replied the soon-to-be-King. He turned to the rest of the group. "And now let us show our guests to their rooms."
And with that, they set off, excited about the upcoming coronation.
Song used-Welcome by Jump5
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