Chapter ten: Whispers
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Brady tightened his royal robe around his waist. Today was the day. Today he became king of Kinkow. Today was one of the first of many where he would need to be strong for not only himself, but for his people as well. The young King sighed as he stared at himself in the mirror. He was beyond scared. Of course he'd never say it out loud, but he was definitely scared. Thankfully his brothers were busy preparing for the ceremony, so he was completely alone.
"How am I going to do this alone, Dad? How am I going to keep them safe from Shen?" Brady asked out loud. He was worried, so very worried. Sure he was stronger now than he was three years ago, but he still wasn't strong enough.
"You don't have to do it alone, King Brady. I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Startled, Brady turned around, only to come face to face with Mason.
"You scared me." Brady stated with a chuckle. "You should really get rid of that habit. You're going to give someone a heart attack one day."
"You know that I'll help you, my King. You're not alone." Mason stated again. Brady smiled thankfully.
"Yeah I know, but the last few years I've been trying not be be a burden." Brady stated with a sad smile.
"When you're weak and you can't go on, Brady, you'll never be a burden." Mason smiled. "Are you ready? Everyone's waiting outside." Brady smiled and nodded. It was now or never.
As Brady walked through the hallway his thoughts fluttered toward the coronation. Apparently Boomer and Boz had invited Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bill who were more than excited to see them. Invitations were also sent to Queen Iris of Cornea, she had only taken over the throne recently after her father past away, as well as the twins Hesta and Desta from Sinunu and people from several other islands. Half of the coronation was a meeting where Brady could reconnect with Kinkow's sister islands and bring everyone together and the other part was the party. If Brady was being completely honest, he couldn't wait for the party.
When Brady reached the castle's doors, Mason was standing right next to him. Brady briefly nodded and Mason shouted to the guard to open the doors. Brady then proceeded forward. He sighed in relief when he saw Boomer and Boz stand by Giki-Kiki. At least he wouldn't be alone up there.
"You ready bro?" Boomer asked with a smile.
"As I'll ever be." Brady smiled as he turned to face Boz. "Just push me off of the cliff if I chicken out."
"Will do." Boz smiled brightly.
As Brady stood there in front of the crowd of royals as well as friends, family and citizens he knew he belonged. Brady quickly noticed the weight of the crown on his head and the tall Sasqautch behind him.
"I present to you your King. Brady Parker." The crowd erupted in cheers along with Boomer and Boz behind their brother. Brady stared out over the crowd taking in every detail of who there was. For some reason his gaze kept finding a smiling Mikayla and to his wildest dreams it seemed as if she was proud.
"Your majesty." Mason whispered trying to get the young King's attention.
"Yeah?" Brady asked over the cheering of the crowd.
"The meeting will be held inside the conference room. Everyone else will be busy celebrating and we'll join them when the meeting is concluded." Brady nodded in understanding.
"My brothers will be joining me. I'll need all the help I can get." Brady chuckled softly.
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Brady sat at the head of the table with his brothers by his side. He knew very well that there was a lot of tension in the room, because Kinkow's sister islands didn't get along with her. He was deep in thought as the elders bickered with the other advisors. He could feel Mason and Mikayla's glares on him as he merely sat there and watched.
"Enough!" The young king bellowed shocking everyone in the room by the power of his voice. "I know better than anyone that our islands aren't the best of allies, but that is why we are here. Not to listen to you old fools babbling." Queen Iris snorted at this statement, clearly agreeing with him.
"So what solution do you have all mighty King Brady?" To the elders surprise, Brady smiled.
"I have an idea, but it's risky for well the rulers." Brady stated as he turned to all the young Kings and Queens.
"We're listening." The twins Hesta and Desta stated at the same time.
"I propose that the rulers take matters into our own hands. I say screw tradition. What our kingdoms need is each other and tradition and culture is standing in the way of that. Our elders and advisors should be just that, advisors. They aren't royalty and they never were. They can't force us what not to do and what to do, because if I'm not mistaken I'm pretty sure Cornea and Kinkow are supposed to be united by a wedding." Brady stated as he stared straight at Queen Iris.
"This is outrageous. You cannot stray from tradition! It is what we live by! If-" Iris cut her advisor off.
"Enough. I agree with King Brady. My father gave away my hand in marriage to him without my say so. I think it's time for change." She smiled brightly.
"Hell yeah! Screw traditions!" Hesta smiled.
"It is our kingdoms after all." Desta added. The room erupted in agreement, shadowing the elders disagreements.
"Then it's settled. Our kingdoms will unite through this agreement. Ut is the twenty first century after all." Brady smiled. "Boomer and Brady will become my head advisors from now on. I will merely consult with the elders if I necessary."
"This is outrageous!" Another elder shouted angrily.
"This cannot be done we forbid it." Another shouted.
"Yeah yeah. It's outrageous, it's forbidden, but unfortunately you're overruled, Titanics." Boomer smiled mischievously.
"Oh Mason by the way you're fired." Boz stated. Mikayla and Mason both turned pale at this statement. They knew it was too good to be true that everything would run smoothly. As Mason began to mutter disagreement. Brady chuckled.
"You're so gullible. I'm assigning you as one of my head advisors as well. Mikayla on the other hand will take over as head guard." Brady smiled as he stood up. "I do believe there is a party waiting for us outside. Meeting adjourned." Brady smiled. Boz and Boomer followed his lead and soon after everyone else also stood up. The advisors and elders was pretty angry, but let them be. Mikayla and Mason on the other hand was speechless. They both got promoted and were satisfied, but utterly shocked.
"You know if you two are going to stand there like rocks you're going to miss out on my performance." Brady chuckled as he noticed the two Makoolas.
"Well it isn't everyday your salary doubles and the elders get kicked off of their thrones." Mason stated with wide eyes.
"Think of it as a birthday gift." Brady smiled as he through something towards Mason. The enormous man caught it with ease, but when he looked down he smiled softly. A brand new Machete.
"I figured your old one was covered in the blood of boys that asked out Mikayla." At this statement Mikayla blushed furiously and Mason chuckled.
"Now come on. I at least want to see my Uncle and Aunt before I go on." Brady stated as he made his way to the door.
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Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bill pulled Brady into a bone crushing hug. Boomer and Boz already had their share and now Brady was being punished.
"You know it amazes me that you two never asked them if I was there." Brady stated as he held on to his family.
"No kiddin. We only found out about your disappearance a month after it actually happened! Boy have we missed you!" Nancy stated.
"Thankfully you kept in touch, Kiddo." Bill smiled thankfully.
"Priceless and you were still on the island and didn't even right us a letter, but you kept in touch with Aunt Nancy and Unkle Bill." Boomer complained.
"Hey! I had some stuff to sort out!" Brady chuckled. As the four continued there conversation above the party noise Mikayla walked up to Brady tapped on his shoulder. He instantly faced her and smiled. "What can I do for you, Mikayla?"
"I just wanted to say thank you for the promotion. It means a lot to me."
"You're welcome." Brady smiled as he placed an unsuspected kiss on her forehead. She blushed as she stared into his eyes and he into hers.
"Brady!" Nico shouted causing Brady to jerk his head towards the stage.
"We're ready for ya, your royal pain in the neck!" Meg shouted at him. Both Mikayla and Brady chuckled at the violent young woman.
"I'll see you soon then." Brady stated as he turned to leave.
"Good luck, Brady." Mikayla called after him.
Brady quickly picked up his regular guitar once he reached the stage. He held the mike close to his lips before continuing. "Hello Kinkow, guests, family and friends. I wrote this song mostly since it describes what I'm feeling right now. It's called whispers. I hope you like it." The crowd cheered as he begin to strum his guitar lightly. He started to gain a bit of speed as he continued playing.
Well I've got open eyes,
And an open door,
But I don't know what I'm searching for.
I should know by now.
Brady stared straight into Mikayla's eyes as he sang with emotion bursting within himself.
Well I've a big old heart,
This I know for sure,
But I don't know what my love is for.
I should know by now.
Meg started dragged her bow over her violin. Playing her beautiful instrument with just as much passion and emotion. Brady continued to strum his guitar lightly and Nico came in with his drum, playing it peacefully.
Well I wait in line,
So I can wait some more,
'Til I can't remember what I came here for,
But I can't leave now,
Cause I've a light that shines,
And a love so pure,
But I don't know what to use them for.
I should know by now.
Well I spent my money, I lost my friends, I broke my mobile phone,
3 a.m. and I'm drunk as hell, and I'm dancing on my own,
Taxi-cabs ain't stopping, and I don't know my way home,
Well it's hard to find a reason, when all you have is doubts,
Hard to see inside yourself when can't see your way out,
Hard to find an answer when the question won't come out,
Brady began to almost scream the words out as he stared intently into Mikayla's eyes, that held a cloud of confusion. Nico had begun playing faster and so has Meg. Couples in the crowd began to sway to the music along with Boomer and Rebecca.
Everyone's filling me up with noise, I don't know what they're talking about
Everyone's filling me up with noise, I don't know what they're talking about
Everyone's filling me up with noise, I don't know what they're talking about
Tears began to drip down Brady's cheeks has he sang his heart out. Nico and Meg played faster now and tears weren't missing from their eyes either, mostly since they understood the words their friend sang. Before they reached the last verse, Nico and Meg both stopped playing and Brady began to strum his guitar lightly again.
You see all I need's a whisper in a world that only shouts.
Brady strum his guitar a little while longer before he stopped playing. The crowd burst out in cheers whilst Brady wiped away his tears. His gaze shifted back to Milayla who was standing with a shocked expression. One question that was going through her mind now was if Brady sung his heart out for her?
Sup guys! A quick disclaimer! I didn't write this song it belongs to Passengers and the songs name is Whispers. Go and listen to it and you'll definitely understand the meaning. Also I don't own pair of kings, if I did you would see this on tv XD Review Lazy people... Until next time...