This update wasn't as quick as the previous, but hey it's not been a month. :P I would like to thank all who favorited my story and hope that you all continue to enjoy it. You all inspire me to write.
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"Yes, Yida?" Bemyida urged for him to continue.
"Well, I was curious as to if we could test the new galaxy matter transporter?" The prince said in a rush.
The king looked exasperated, "Son, you know that is an extremely experimental machine. There could be a piece of you here and there. Besides we have not found a suitable planet to experiment with," Bemyida explained.
"Well, father, I found a planet with suitable conditions and with an atmosphere much like our own. It is the planet where I found Leah, Earth. Though it may not be in the greatest of health," Yida replied as Bemyida looked towards Leah and sighed.
"I know what you are suggesting and I know why," Bemyida paused and pinched the bridge of his nose with one of his taloned hands, "But I just do not see it happening,"
"My king, perhaps we can at least let our son experiment with it, and see what he can do," Antrameka came in putting one of her hands on her husband's shoulder.
He looked at her and an unknown conversation passed between them and he pressed his lips into a hard line, "All right, Yida, you have my permission to try it, but neither you nor Leah are allowed to experiment with it until it is proven to work without flaw," he compromised.
Leah didn't know what they were talking about, but she was able to piece together that this was how her father was going to help her. She looked to Leo and he grinned at her. She suddenly found him encased in an extreme yellow and as it faded away she knew she'd seen their bond.
"Understood father, we will get to work on it after middle lunch," Yida replied with a large smile on his face.
After they ate, Leah watched as Yida moved a large piece of machinery with his mind onto his ship. He was going through a checklist and making Chorn run in different directions to make sure everything was perfect. Finally the prince gave a nod of satisfaction.
"We are ready to go," Yida told Leah as she and Leo hopped up.
"Well, what are we waiting for, let's go," Leah replied walking towards the ship when she walked straight into her father.
He had teleported in front of her, "Not so fast, I promised our people a surprise to end the Yalminch. Right after we introduce you to the planet, we will leave," Yida explained as Leah's face looked horrified.
"What is the Yalminch, anyways?" she asked a little frustrated.
"It is the beginning of a new year on Metra Hul, and it is a very sacred tradition," Yida replied pushing Leah towards the palace, "Right now we need to get you ready for your unveiling."
Leah groaned but complied as she was ushered into the palace and instantly attacked by many of the royal workers. A hairstylist worked on her head while another one was putting what seemed like make-up on her face, but it was unlike any make-up she'd ever seen. They were rubbing an odd sticky substance onto her face. A stylist pulled a large cart of robes and began putting them up against her to see which one fit her best. Leonardo laughed at her awkwardness. She wasn't used to getting all prettied up.
Finally, when they were all done and she looked in the mirror she gaped at herself. Whatever goop they had stuck on her face had dried making her skin literally glow. It reminded her of Antrameka. Her hair was done up in a way she didn't know how it stayed up with lose strands falling around her face. The robes fit her amazingly unlike what she was expecting. Leah twirled in her new robes and smiled at her reflection when she saw Leo in the reflection behind her.
"You look absolutely beautiful," he told her grabbed her from behind and kissing her neck.
She shook her head and pulled his face to hers by his chin and kissed his lips when a cough interrupted them.
She let out a small laugh, "I can't wait until we can be alone again," she whispered as he chuckled back.
"Leah, dear, I would like to give you something very special," she heard her father say as she turned to see him holding a sparkling tiara , "It was meant to be my older sister's, but she died a long time ago and now we want you to have it."
Leah saw the anguish in his eyes, so when he came to her she hugged him, "Thanks dad, you've been awesome," she told him sincerely.
He smiled and patted her on the back, "I wasn't expecting you. If I was, I would have made your crown personally, and who knows maybe I will still make you one," he replied as if trying to disagree with her.
"Regardless, it is still beautiful," Leah replied as Yida's eyes brightened a little.
"My father made it for Amensia. It took him seventeen years to find all the rare stones in it," Yida explained as Leah studied it.
It was truly amazing. The stones sparkled without the need for light, and were filled with all the colors of the rainbow and more. There was even a color she didn't recognize in it, and it nearly blew her mind. She was about to question the odd stone, when loud trumpets sounded. The prince hastily placed the crown neatly on her head.
"We must hurry!" Yida exclaimed grabbing Leah's and Leo's arms.
They were on a large platform in front of the palace with a large crowd below them. A large screen was above them showing the king and queen standing on the platform ahead of them as Yida left Leah's side to stand next to his parents. The king then proceeded to give a long speech through an unknown device amplifying his sound that Leah for the most part didn't understand. Soon after he turned to Yida and nodded.
Leah got a knot in her stomach as she feared that this was when she was to be unveiled.
"And now Metra Hul a blessing like no other has been given to us at the end of this unforgettable Yalminch! As you may have noticed, the streets have been decorated differently and the palace is full of energy. I would now like to introduce the reasoning behind this mystery, Leah, if you will come and stand next to me," Yida boomed as she slowly walked towards her father.
When she got by his side, she looked down and saw many people staring at her and the loudest collection of gasps she had ever heard. A low murmuring began and slowly got louder. She noticed a disk appear above her head and saw each of them had a device above their heads meaning she was a hologram somewhere. She was probably on some screen inside the homes of the entire planet. The thought made her heart thump nervously.
"There is a new member to the royal family! This is the unveiling of my daughter, Princess Leah!" he announced as the cheering erupted loudly.
"Smile and give them a wave," her father whispered through his smiling teeth.
She did as she was told as the explosion got even louder, "Now my people rejoice for Metra Hul has been blessed," King Bemyida bellowed as the screen above them bleeped off and the disks above their head flew off.
As they walked off the platform her father and grandparents turned to her, "You now have great responsibility to our people. We are required to do many things, but most importantly participate in the Strenmen when it meets," Yida said as her grandfather nodded.
"The Strenmen meets once a circle, and is composed of representatives from our different provinces. You will be required to be there as the future ruler of Metra Hul," Bemyida explained as Leah nodded the information a bit much to take in.
"Don't worry, shen, your father will be a good one and inform you on everything you will need to know," Antrameka comforted seeing her confusion.
"Come Leah. Let us get back to Earth. You too Leonardo, and see if we can get the galaxy matter transporter working," Yida called motioning for her and Leo to grab his arms.
Bemyida frowned, "You be careful now son," the king said worriedly.
"Don't worry, father, I know what I'm doing," Yida replied with a reassuring smile as they all vanished into crackling radio static.
The three of them were suddenly back into the ship as many people in white and blue jumpsuits ran around the ship preparing for launch. They all stared at Leah and she could feel them when she wasn't looking. Her father motioned for them to follow him into the cockpit.
"Take a seat, and prepare for the jump," he told her as he spoke to the driver in an unknown language.
Prince Yida sat into his seat and all she saw was a blur the next five minutes until they appeared next to a small barren planet. She looked at the planet in awe as she ship took off again, but this time she could see everything. A blue planet that looked like water flashed by next, and then they passed a teal planet with vertical rings around it. She frowned as her fourth grade history class came to her mind. Just as they were passing Saturn she realized this was her solar system.
"Leo, look! It's Saturn," she yelled suddenly excited.
Leo followed her finger towards to large planet and gaped. He thought about how Donnie would love this. He was really missing his brothers. He had insisted on going with Leah and Prince Yida to Metra Hul for her recovery. The prince had agreed. She was unconscious for the next few days, and now that the journey back home was almost complete he was feeling jittery. The planet that came next was the biggest thing he'd ever seen. Jupiter was definitely named accordingly. It filled the entire window.
"We are going to hit a bit of a rough patch do not be alarmed," Prince Yida announced after conversing with the odd pilot.
Very soon the ship began to rock dangerously as a number of asteroids pelted it, but the ship was hardly being damaged and they made it through. Soon they passed Mars and saw Earth just ahead of them. Leo couldn't help but smile as his excitement got to be too much for him. He missed his family.
An odd language came over the intercom as they entered the atmosphere, but there was nothing to it. It wasn't half as bad as when astronauts return to Earth. Soon he saw North America getting closer and soon enough he saw New York City. Prince Yida spoke to the captain again in those odd ticking noises as they finally landed.
And we are finally back on Earth! What did you think of Metra Hul and the royal treatment? Will they get the transporter up and running? Only a few chapters left and I will have completed my first story! FINALLY! :P I'm totally going to complete my new years resolution this year. Tell me what you think! Help me keep the creative juices flowing! (:
