Chapter 9: And Now, Back to our Regularly Scheduled Time Period:
Siegfried's POV - Present:
"And that's the story," says my Mother.
"Wow," I said, "but that doesn't explain why you're stepping down."
"We just thought it'd happen much later," says Odette, "when you're-"
"Dead," asks my Mother, "well, I'm not going to wait! I decided I want to be a singer, so I'm stepping down and giving the job and responsibility to the two of you! Everything's going to be great! I'm going to invite everyone I mentioned in my story!"
"Did you really know Hercules," asks Odette.
"Of course," says my Mother, "I wonder if I can send mail faster than Hermes." She then left.
"My Queen," I said.
"My King," says Odette.
Pipa Jing's POV:
I still recall how Iolanta humiliated me 30 years ago!
"Is there a problem," asks Heifeng Guai, my mate.
"I want revenge," I said.
"I told you that you shouldn't waste your time on breeding those creatures," says Baigujing, "we're demons, not petsitters."
"I will make Iolanta pay," I said. Then I got an invitation to Siegfried and Odette's coronation. This might give me the chance I desired.
Pipa Jing: Now I stay right here
Watch me disappear
Sweat is running down your face like tears
Anxiety is slowly creeping in
You will see me smile
When you close your eyes
Did I say you could already go?
Don't you think there's something I should know?
Even if you run away and hide
Boy it's too late I know where you lie
She's not a secret no more
You should've been honest before
Wherever you are I will track you down
Haunt you at night so don't make a sound
You better start digging your hole
Revenge is a dish best served cold
Revenge is a dish best served cold
Guess I should've known
You were not alone
When you had with her all of your firsts
Too bad it was the night that you got cursed
Every step you take
Every move you make
When you're freaking out and seeing red
I'm the monster hiding down under your bed
Even if you run away and hide
Boy it's too late I know where you lie
She's not a secret no more
You should've been honest before
Wherever you are I will track you down
Haunt you at night so don't make a sound
You better start digging your hole
Revenge is a dish best served cold
Revenge is a dish best served cold
Wherever you are I will track you down
Haunt you at night so don't make a sound
You better start digging your hole
Revenge is a dish best served cold!
Iolanta's POV:
I started sending out the invitations to the Council of Crowns, Hercules, I hope the Merfolk get it. I also hope the paper's water proof.
Jean-Bob's POV:
"Now zat Siegfried ahnd Odette ahre going to be keeng ahnd queen, I shahll becahme ze pahlace frahg! goodbye swahmp, goodbye flies fahr every meal, goodbye naht weareeng clahthes because I'm ahn ahneemahl... I guess."
"Hold it," says Puffin, "we still gotta stay out here!"
"But I deserve a royal teetle ahnd a pair of pahnts!"
"I could call you the Duke of Trowsers," says Speed.
"We have to provide security," says Puffin.
"Oh, of course, ahn ahmpheebian, a reptile weeth a shell, ahnd a beerd. very scahry." I zen rahn eento ze cahstle.
Lila's POV:
I am one excited unicorn. I can't wait to see Odette and Siegfried on the throne. I then saw Ivan and Carlita.
"I am going to put on my paaarrrty clothes. As soon as I find them."
"I'll help you, Ivan," says Carlita.
This is going to be the best coronation ever!
Margarita's POV:
"Hans, we have to go to that coronation," I said.
"But they barely even acknowledge us," says Hans, "for some reason, only the frog, bird, and turtle can talk to humans."
"It will be outside," I said, "they'll be in our turf. That means we're free to invite ourselves."
"There are perks to being a woodland creature," says Hans.
Abrecht's POV:
I walked over to Giselle.
"Okay, what's behind your back," Asks Giselle.
"Nothing," I said, "just invitations to our good friends, Siegfried and Odette's coronation."
"What," asks Giselle, "is the Queen alright?"
"No, she's just retiring," I said, "something about wanting to be a singer."
"That's no problem," says Giselle, "everyone sings."
"True," I said, "so, wanna go?"
"Let's see, do I want to see my friends become King and Queen... of course I do!"
Han Xiangzi's POV:
I was just sitting there, meditating. It's hard to believe we managed to banish all the Demon Sorcerers, but there are three members of the Council of Conquest out there.
"Resting there," asks Erasmus, the troll librarian.
"Can I help you," I asked.
"Look what we got," says Erasmus, "invitations. Siegfried and Odette are going to be King and Queen!"
"Well, I have to be there for that," I said.
Iolanta's POV:
All the invitations are sent. The people I met when I became Queen and all the friends Siegfried and Odette made during that... Swan Lake incident. Nothing could ruin this!
To Be Continued
Yup, Pipa Jing is where Shen Du and Bai Tza gotten their revenge on others from. In the next chapter, Iolanta teaches Odette about the coronation.