Coronation

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Auretta arrives home nervously and runs to find Isabell who sits in the garden with Grimhilde. When they see Auretta they start to smile relieved.
-Aunt Isabell! I met with Snow and she said something disturbing! She said to me that she knows something about my mother what will change my life! What is it?
-Oh my god dear! You are lucky you alive! You playing with the fire!
-What is it? - she yells. Isabell steps back a little, looks at Grimhilde who shakes her hand then she shrugs.
-I have no idea what Snow wants, but don't take her seriously either, she just a liar!
-No, Isabell! This time you are the liar! I will find out what is it. - she looks down and takes back her voice - Everyone lets me down, but I don't care anymore! I will got my revenge with or without you! - she starts to walk back to the castle - Oh and prepare my coronations! Snow gave up the throne!
Grimhilde and Isabell stared at each other with fear.
-Dear lord! What Auretta did with Snow that she gave the throne to her? - asks Isabell.
-I don't know Isabell, but I'm sure she will be take revenge especially on me! She is ready to tell the truth and make herself guilty and this is a very bad sign. I'll go talk to her! - she says as she stands up and goes straight to her room. She knocks and goes in.
-What do you want Elizabeth? - asks Auretta as she sees her coming in.
-What did you do with Snow? She gave the throne just like that to you?
-Well, she has no choice, has she? I took the key of the kingdom, the rules are obvious! The kingdom is mine, the subjects also want me not her! If she didn't give me the throne there would be other ways! And she know this exactly.
-You know this was violent no matter what! Your mother would have never wanted to see you like this.
-Luckily she doesn't have to, right? Because Snow killed her!
-Don't go down that rode!
-Or what? You will punish me? - she laughs.
-This behavior is insane Auretta! Andrew was tricked, he would never cheat on you! I told you that you warming a snake if you let Morana stay here! You didn't listen to me, to Isabell and not even Andrew! Now the problem is happened and what is your solution? Becoming your sister? The one person whom your mother despised?
-Who the hell think you are? Don't you dare speak to me like this! - yells angrily Auretta. I was kind to you, I gave you roof, food, clothes, shared my secrets with you! That's how you saying thank you to me?
-Yes! Because I love you! And I can't let you do something stupid!
-Well then here is one stupid thing to you lady: Behave or go away! I will not tolerate you in my house like this! I don't need you anymore, so learn where is your place or leave this castle!
Grimhilde's eyes are full with tears as she leaves the room without a word.
*****
Andrew packed his things, ready for leave when he decides he goes to speak with Grimhilde, one more time, and thanks her the support and trust what he needed, when no one else give him.
-Can I come in? - he asks Grimhilde when he sees she just going back to her room. Grimhilde nods so he follows her. - Are you all right? What's wrong Grimhilde?
-Apparently my daughter does not need me anymore, so maybe it's time for me to go!
-What? No! Grimhilde! She loves you, you can't take her seriously right now! In all of her life she missed you! You can't just walk away because she is hurting right now and says ugly things to everyone. You can't give up, you to have to be together again! And you can't leave her when she needs you so bad in moments like this!
-You are right! - she says as she looks at Andrew and smiles at him. - I need to be more patient, she is in a bad mental condition right now! But I won't lie it hurt when she told this!
-I bet when she realize you are her mother she will be ask your apology and she will be suffer for this, trust me!
-I don't want that! Just want her to realize what she is doing right now is bad!
-You have to be patient or tell the truth! Before someone else does!
-Right! Before Snow makes her treat come true. - she says as she goes deep in her thoughts for a moment, then her attention directs to Andrew- anyways, enough about me! What did you wanted to talk about?
-Well, I just wanted to thank you everything, what you done for me. I never really had a mother but I know if I would have one, she would be like you with me.
-Why is this sounds like a goodbye speech?
-Because it is! If I'm here Auretta will continue to behave like this, and i don't want this either.
-And if you go, she will be more devastated! Give her some time, Andrew! She can't lose you too!
-No, she can't lose you, Grimhilde! You will be here for her from the both of us! And if she needs it she will know where to find me.
-I can't convince you, can I?
-No, I decided! This is the best for everyone!
-At least, you could stay for the coronation!
-Yes I will stay for that then I'll go!
*****
3 DAYS LATER

The whole kingdom is ready for the big day: the true queen of the kingdom gets her throne. And everyone is curious since Snow gave the throne to Auretta and she will be attending in it with James. They will be give respect to the new queen and will apologizing from the subjects about the bad rule.
Auretta stands in a beautiful beige dress in front of her mirror and looks at herself in it. Isabell arrives, and asks if she is ready.
-Everyone is waiting for you dear, can we start?
-Yes! - she answers as she still stair at herself in the mirror.
-Your mother would be so proud of you sweetheart! You are so beautiful!
-But she is not here unfortunately.
-Yes she is! - as she says this Auretta looks at her immediately - In your heart! She will be always here with you!
-I guess she will! - says with tears in her eyes - let's do this, shell we? - asks Isabell as she grabs her harm and they goes the way of the coronation room.
Isabell goes in and gives the sign that the princess is here, so musicians start to play, everyone stands up, and looks the direction of the door. Auretta starts to walk in and looks around, she sees familiar faces: Andrew, Elizabeth, then Morana with her parents. In that moment her anger comes out and she feels the sweet taste of the revenge.
~ I'm queen Auretta, the first, my own sister killed my beloved mother and banished me from my kingdom, but here I am, ready to get everything: revenge, power, respect. Soon in this kingdom everyone will do what I want, and you sweet - sweet Morana, you will suffer with your whole family because of what you did to me. I, queen Auretta promise, I won't rest until everyone in this family won't get their punishment~
She thinks as she arrives near to the priest who bows in front of her.
-Princess Auretta, do you swear hat you will be true ruler of this kingdom?
-I do!
-Do you swear, that you will give everything what you can for your subjects?
-I do!
-Finally do you swear that you will protect this kingdom from your whole strength and heart?
-I do!
-I now crown you Queen auretta, the first! God bless you and help you on your time while you are a true hearted ruler! - he says then crowns Auretta.
She goes to her throne and sits down while the whole people bows again. She looks at Morana and smiles at her evilly. Morana looks back with envy while she realizes its just the beginning, Auretta will destroy her, she med her evil, and now she will pay for this.

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