The day of the wedding and the coronation came quickly. And Alfred was full of glee. Today he became the king. His father would step down in retirement and thus his mother so. Alfred looked into his reflection with a prideful grin and his eyebrows narrowed. "I'm going to be the best king ever." Alfred flashed himself a grin. The chamber maids began to attach his cloak. Alfred slipped on his gloves.

Meanwhile Arthur swallowed nervously as he was bathed. The queen sitting beside his bubble covered body. His nails were being filed. "So no progress with Alfred, dear?"

Arthur sighed and shook his head. "No..." Arthur waited to continue after a bucket of water was dumped over his soapy head. The center oils were making him ill but he didn't care. "I am starting to believe that this 'love prophesy' isn't going to happen. ".

The queen sighed as he was allowed to step out of the bath and into a nice fluffy towel. Ah the perks of living this cursed life. "Well, actually Arthur, the prophesy isn't that legitimate love..."

Arthur quirked a brow and yet remained silent. "How do you mean."

"Well, it's the marks doing, it isn't as though a spell is forcing you two to love. It just links comparable partners to the birthed queen. Thus there are only rare occupancies that the two parties never marry through time." She interlocked her fingers as she said this and followed Arthur to his dressing screen. "Really?" He replied in slight disbelief.

The blond was slipped into a beautiful silk tunic of silver that still teasingly showed off the small features of his body. Then a white (with a hint of silver lining) was pushed over his head. Though the dress had cool colors, the darkness of them and the style of the dress itself made him look warm. It was long sleeved and stopped about his wrists with a medieval sleeve that would be seen on the nobles of that time. The dress was relatively loose around his body before it flowed down and gathered in rolls on the tile floor. Arthur would not have to really pick it up though since it was made of relatively light weighted materials. Silvers, blues, purples, and even some greens. They made up the floral designs and trimmings. Yet the Majority was white and periwinkle.

"I am sure that things will blossom even if Alfred's got his father's late bloomer brain." The two royals chuckled. "You'll finally be able to be accepted as a royal from the people. At your coronation. You'll do great Arthur." This was said as a small band of leaves from something like the princess of Narnia got. Arthur continued to grown into the mirror but wouldn't let the rest of his feeling show so he would not ever look weak.

Alfred hated to admit it, but he was downright nervous. His palms were hot and sweaty. Though he was unsure why. This couldn't be because of wedding could it? Would Sakura understand? Though Arthur...he's not so bad once you get to know him...attractive too! Though he could never have an heir with him. Alfred took a deep breath and then suddenly walked into the throne room, his father and the Jack smiling at him as servants rushed around for the preparation of the coronation and the wedding. Though that would take place outside, he needed to meet with the other guests who were arriving soon.

Arthur was sitting in a plush chair and trying to calm down by reading a book when he heard the soft trot of horses and a carriage. He squinted and then closed his book and turned around into his chair, peeking out of the large window. Though he stayed in his seat to avoid being seen.

A red heart shaped carriage decorated with deep red and was engraved with gold designs and artificial rubies was being pulled up by white horses with little red and pink feathers on their heads. Three little ones. The wheels were made of gold and several horses followed behind. Though not the whole kingdom. As such amounts were taking the time to prepare for the celebration to commence next week. Plus Spades couldn't house all those people overnight. As grand as it was.

The carriage stopped at the black medieval gates and the driver hopped off of his plush little seat and quickly moved to the right hand door, opening it and a silver haired man stepped out. He was grinning and looking around the place. Through in his arms about and grinning wickedly. Arthur could hear him through the window! As muffled as it was to discern what he was saying, he could still hear his voice.

The driver quickly ran to the other side as the, what looked like the king, walked ahead of the carriage. spade servants began to help bring the horses to stalls and bring away the carriage attachments. The right hand door was opened and a blonde man with slicked back hair stood out. He was tall and broad, and somewhat intimidating. Gently holding a delicate hand. A small brunette stepped out but her face was hidden by an umbrella. Arthur squinted as if this could make his eyesight better. The royals began to walk out of Arthur's sight and into the entrance below him.

"That is Princess Sakura." Arthur quickly turned around to see Yao, the Jack. Well, not the current one until the coronation.

"Oh, is she the one sending letters to Alfred then?" Arthur gently got comfortable into his chair again.

Yao shrugged "it's possible. She is the only female royal in Hearts. Though how do you know it was not the king or prince writing him?"

Arthur shrugged. "It's nothing." He recalled the conversation he had heard in Alfred's chamber, and the walk in the garden.

Yao was at a loss for words so simply glanced at the table beside Arthur. "Would you like some water?"

Arthur nodded and proceeded to find where he had left off in his book.

"She's actually a nice girl, Arthur."

Arthur looked up as if he hadn't been listening "hm? ... Do you know her?"

Yao handed him the blue glass. "Yes, she is a distant cousin."

"Oh". He nodded his head in thanks for the glass and took a sip. "Bloody hell...I'm so tired..."

Yao chuckled. "I suppose that is your body's way with coping with nerves." He took a seat with a loud sigh, plopping into the sofa. "It's nice to relax. I've been working this event with the current Jack as his apprentice since the very beginning of your arrival. Maybe a bit before."

Arthur hummed and agreed.

Downstairs Alfred broke his discussion when the announcer ran in. "The Kingdom of Hearts has-"

He was cut off by a loud voice and a hand pushing past him. "We are here!" The King of Heart walked inside.

The King immediately looked to Alfred who met his gaze, immediately forcing himself back.

"Gilbert please try to be polite." The announcer moved to reveal Ludwig when his brother stepped aside as well, this revealing a lovely lady held on his arm. She met Alfred's gaze with a nod and this failed a bright smiled flashed in return.

"Hello your majesties." The royals of Spades stood and the queen gently extended her hand to the blond who bent to kiss her hand. Gil rolled his eyes and put his hands on his hips. "So what do we do until the others arrive?"

"You will be shown your rooms for the stay overnight and and then when everyone arrives we will gather in the meeting hall." The queen said and smiled. Servants began to disperse, Hearts blending with Spades and the delegates beginning to go on with their work and mingle with wine and bread. Then as if on queue, drums rang in the distance and a green rectangular carriage with a splendid top and clubs on all corners of the carriage top began to slow to a stop as great clydesdales of white brown and black whinnied in the September air.