A/N: As I promised, today is Divinity's monday :) I hope you like this chapter and we'll see you on wednesday for the new update. Thank you so much for wonderful reviews, I am forever thankful. We all know I just own the plot of the story and some of the characters.
Previously on chapter twenty five:
"It has the color of your eyes. With all due respect My Lady…you have emerald eyes" the man smiled kindly.
Gaia smiled at him and waved goodbye. The man did the same.
"It looks beautiful on you love" Eros said.
"I think I don't have to be that nervous after all" she told Leonidas and laughed softly.
Divinity: Chapter twenty six
They toured the entire place; meeting the bakery and for the first time tasted fresh baked bread. She met the ice cream man and for the first time she tasted the cold treat. She met the tailor and the seamstress and was amazed by their work. She was amazed with the life that filled this town this kind of life that kept Earth, her Earth.
People wanted to salute their prince, a group of children wanted to say hi and shook his hand and of course they all asked for the lovely lady on his side.
"When I grow up, I want to be like you Sire" a child told Eros.
Eros kneeled to be at the kid's level. "You will, someday" he smiled.
"Who is she Sire?" another kid asked.
"She's a princess. A very special one" Eros answered.
"Wow! Really?" they all gasped.
"Yes. Her name is Gaia" Eros said.
"What a pretty name" a girl said. Gaia saw a little girl near the fountain hugging a teddy bear.
She went to her and kneeled. "I bet you too have a pretty name"
The girl shook her head no.
"What's your name?" Gaia asked.
"Amelia" she said softly.
"You're right; you don't have a pretty name. You have a beautiful name" Gaia said.
The little girl smiled.
The sun was starting to set and all the lanterns started to lighten the plaza.
"It's getting late Your Highness" Leonidas said.
"Your right Leonidas" Eros said. "It's time to go back to the palace"
Eros was amazed to see Gaia still talking with the group of children at the fountain, her eyes were gleaming, she was happy.
"She's good with children" Leonidas said amused.
"She's happy" Eros said.
"It's time for us to go" Eros said to the children.
"Why?..she's very nice…and pretty" said a little boy.
"It's late but, I promise I will come back. I'll ask the His Highness to come back okay?" Gaia said smiling.
"Will you come back Sire?" another boy asked.
"We will. I promise" he smiled.
On their way back to the palace Gaia pulled softly Eros head to her without making him to stop looking forward and whispered in his ear.
"It was lovely. Thank you"
Obelix was doing his night time prayers when he heard someone at the door. He turned to see his princess standing there smiling at him.
"Little Goddess" the priest said.
"Did I interrupt you?" Gaia asked.
"You never do, come in" Obelix said.
Gaia closed the door behind her and sat on one of the chairs near the window. Obelix followed.
"Yesterday Eros took me to a gorgeous hidden garden and asked me to marry him" she said softly.
Obelix was surprised. Gaia stared at him and smiled.
"I said yes"
Obelix gave his princess a wide smile. "My dear goddess, you're getting married!"
"I am my dear priest" her smiled died a few seconds later and lowered her face.
"What's the matter Your Highness?" the priest asked worried.
"I…I just wish my mother were here" she raised her face her golden eyes started to shine with tears.
"Princess…" Obelix said softly.
"I wish Serenity were here…" she said again.
"Your Highness…you are not alone. You have me" Obelix said.
Gaia smiled, tears still falling from her eyes. "I know" she wiped off her tears.
"Everything is going to be fine Little Goddess" the priest said.
"I want to ask you something" Gaia said.
"Anything" Obelix said.
"Will you marry us?" she asked.
Obelix was surprised by her question. "You don't need to ask me that. I would be honored to do it"
Gaia took the priest's hand and smiled. "Thank you Obelix. Thank you for everything. Thank you for saving my life"
"There's nothing I wouldn't do for you Your Highness" the priest said.
"When is it going to be?" Prince Athan asked.
"In two days" Serenity answered, her gaze fixed on the blue sphere in the sky.
"Are you okay dear?" the prince asked again, this time with concern in his voice.
"I'm fine…just tired" Serenity turned to see her husband sitting in their bed. She walked towards him.
"I don't know if I'm ready to be queen" Serenity said softly.
"If your mother is giving you her throne now it's because she knows you are. You're ready to use the Silver Crystal" Athan said.
"Everything's ready. I'm going to be queen in two days and my best friend is not going to be there" Serenity said sadly.
"Once you become queen, you might be able to help Gaia by talking to the Higher Gods, your new position will give you so much power dear, power to do the right things" Athan said, he pulled his wife and kissed her.
The arrangements for the coronation were ready. Queen Selene was strolling through the main court of the Moon Palace. She felt melancholy to leave this place but she knew it was going to be taken care of.
Her daughter was ready.
Flashback
Queen Selene was sitting near the fountain in the court when she felt a presence near. She turned her face to be met by the God of Time.
"Chronos! What a pleasant surprise" said the queen.
"How are you Queen Selene?" he asked.
"I'm fine. But your visit tells me something is about to change" the queen said.
"I'm always the one who brings the news to you" Chronos said.
"The time has come isn't it?" asked the queen.
"You need to continue your path, become a High God and join the rest in Olympus. Your work here is done." Chronos said.
"I see…" said the queen.
"A new era is about to begin and your daughter is going to help that happen" Chronos said.
"Serenity…" Queen Selene said.
"She is ready to be queen" the Lord of time said.
"I know" the queen smiled.
"I'll come for you once the Coronation is over" Chronos said, he gave the queen a curtsy and walked away.
"A new era… I believe in you Serenity" the queen said to herself.
End of flashback
A couple of days ago, she wondered if it was the right time for her to leave. Now she was sure. Her daughter was capable of do what she learned and be an excellent queen.
The two days have passed; Serenity was in her chambers getting ready for the ceremony.
The maids were doing her hair and makeup, another one was taking her dress out of the large closet, another one was perfuming the gown with lilac scent, Serenity's favorite. Her birthday gift from Gaia.
Once she was done, a long white with silver embroidery cape was placed on her back; her white gown gleamed in the light with all the silver embroidery and the pearls on her chest. Her gown had two long sleeves and there was a lilac sache across her chest. Pearls were adorning her lavender hair. She saw her reflection on the mirror.
She didn't believed what she saw.
Prince Athan was getting ready on the next room. His attire similar to the one Serenity was wearing, a white suit with a long white and silver cape. His medals of honor were adorning his chest.
The maids were wearing their ceremony gowns. Simple white long dresses.
The queen's assistant came into the room. "Your Highness, it's time"
Serenity sighed and walked to the throne room were the ceremony was going to be taken. Athan joined her side on her walk to the room.
"Are you nervous?" he asked.
"I feel like I'm about to faint" Serenity joked.
Athan laughed softly. "Don't worry dear, everything will be fine"
At the shrine entrance they waited. Serenity took a deep breath and suddenly the gates of the throne room opened this time, for her.
The music started to play and Serenity started to walk to the small stairs were the silver throne was.
All gods and goddesses were there experiencing the new coronation. Everybody, except the most important to Serenity.
The priest of the shrine was at the top of the stairs waiting for her to come.
Serenity walked with her husband by her side, holding his arm. Once they reached the stairs she went up leaving Athan aside. When she was in front of the priest, Queen Selene walked and stood next to her daughter. The priest said the oath Serenity must take as New Queen on the Moon.
He took off Queen Selene's head the silver crown and placed it now over Serenity's head. Selene gave her daughter her silver staff and the silver crystal orb which held each one in each hand.
"Do you swear to our Higher Gods that you will reign with fairness and dignity?" the priest asked.
"I do" Serenity answered.
"Do you swear to continue the path Queen Selene was taking, to bring a bright future to the Moon and to continue making the best arrangements to bring peace to our alliances?" the priest asked again.
"I do" Serenity answered.
The priest blessed a second silver crown and went down the stairs were Athan was standing.
"Do you swear to rule alongside our new Queen this kingdom with fairness and honesty, to protect our Kingdom, our people, our traditions and to help bring a bright future to the Moon?" the priest asked.
"I do" Athan answered.
The priest then placed the second crown on Athan's head and gave him a silver sword. He motioned to join Serenity up the stairs were the thrones were.
The priest turned to the audience "I now present to you, Our Majesties Queen Serenity and King Athan, Rulers of the Moon and the Lunaris Alliance."
Applauses were heard in the room. Athan held Serenity's hand after she lends one of her assistants the staff and the crystal rod.
"I love you, My Queen" Athan said.
"I love you, My King" Serenity said back and smiled.
Queen Selene was standing near the door when she felt Chronos near.
"You have five minutes Selene" Chronos said.
Selene knew what he meant; she immediately went to her daughter.
Serenity stood up and went to her mother.
"I love you my little queen, my precious daughter." Selene said with teary eyes.
"I love you mama, don't ever leave me alone" Serenity said, her tears were messing her soft makeup.
"I will always be by your side" Selene said and kissed her cheek softly.
Without saying any more words they hugged each other tight knowing it meant it was time to say farewell.