As the sun set the girls arrived at the Cyrus Palace and from there made their way to Winnzel Palace.
Ren has been the Duke of Winnzel for a good amount of time despite his young age, and now that he was getting married, he'd have much more support from a dutchess.
"Doa?" Avani speaks as they ride silently in the carriage.
"Mmm?" She asks staring out of window and into the clouds as the pegasi flew them above the city.
"Are you alright? You've been biting your nails and been so silent since you got here" she adds. Only then did she notice her nervous demeanor.
"I- um yes... I'm fine, just a bit anxious" and replies.
Her friends look at her unconvinced.
" Anxious about what exactly?" Arpina asks. "I don't know.. I've got alot on my mind, you should understand" she replies trying to end the conversation.
" Yes I do but you could always talk to us-"
"Arpina I'm fine!" She exclaims. They all look at her surprised, even she didn't expect her voice to be that loud.
"Your heighnesses we've arrived" the coach says before they could reply, opening the door and escourting them out of the carriage.
The Winnzel Palace stood tall and grand in it's white and red theme. It wasn't as grand as the Capital palaces, but it was quite big.
"Welcome your heighnesses, I've been expecting your arrivals" A familiar voice says as they walk through the entrance. Duke Ren was dressed smartly in a maroon suit, his dark hair put perfectly into place.
"If it isn't my favorite cousin" Arpina joked patting him on the shoulder.
" I'm flattered princess" he laughs In reply.
"Don't let Amber hear that.. " Indra jokes making them both laugh ".. how are you doing Ren? " She asks shaking his hand.
" I'm doing quite well Indra thank you" he replies. Doa, although trying not to, stared at him intently. He acted so casually infront of her, no wonder no one had found out about them.
"Congratulations on your engagement, Duke Ren" she says simply. His eyes met with her form and a small smile appeared on his features.
"Princess Doa, thank you. That color... It fits you alot" he said. She was definitely right when she said he liked her in pink.
"Thank you" she replies walking passed him without a second glance.
Avani looks at her suspiciously.
"Um well Duke Ren if you allow us we will be joining the party, congratulations" she says quickly leading her friends into the palace.
" Avani what was that? Why'd you rush us?" Indra asks a bit confused.
"I can't be the only only one noticing Doa's strange attitude, especially towards Ren" she explains.
" Well she obviously doesn't want to speak about it so we should let her be" Arpina replies still dwelling on earlier events.
" Arpina is right avani, we know how Doa is, she likes to handle matters on her own, but I'm sure eventually she'll come around" Indra explains making the young witch nod in understanding.
" I guess you're right" she replies.
Finally they reach the main party hall, and for an engagement ceremony, it was quite the show. It was immediately obvious that the main theme of the event was flowers. Flowers of every specie and kind were used as decorations in the entire hall, including the long dining table which would be used as the main seating area for the function seeing as engagement parties were mostly in the form of lunches.
"Princess Indra?" A voice suddenly calls out from the crowd. Indra's blue orbs scan the room and fall on a familiar dark haired woman. Her round face and olive skin were similar to that of Indra, and her royal blue gown stood hanging over her protruding stomach.
"Dutchess Ginerva!" Indra exclaims hugging the woman. She smiles at her exposing her dimples. "My dear it's been such a long time since we've last seen, you were still just a new princess then, how have you been? " The woman asks.
" I've been very well thank you, just preparing to become Queen and attending to my duties" she explains.
" Ah I see. I heard of the decree and everything else that's happened so far with you and the other future queens, and I must say I'm very proud of you Indra, your bravery resembles that of the great Queen Aquaria" the dutchess compliments making Indra smile. Queen Aquaria was one of the major people involved in the celestial war, she fought hard for Mediterranea and for Regnum, but so far there wasn't a Queen as headstrong as her, not even her mother.
"I am honored to even be compared to Great Queen Aquaria, thank you so much" Indra replies.
" Ofcourse darling" the woman says, her brown orbs glowing as she rubbed her hands over her stomach.
"And how are you doing? I see your pregnancy is going well, you are quite literally glowing" Indra says making her beam.
" oh Indra don't flatter me.. well they're doing quite alright in there, it seems they'll be out around the time of your coronation" she explains.
" How wonderful- wait, did you say they? " Indra asks taken aback. The young dutchess smiles and nods.
"I'm having twins" she confesses. Indra's eyes lit up with pure excitement. "Twins? Oh my goodness congratulations!" She almost squeals hugging the pregnant woman.
"Thank you" she replies hugging her back. Suddenly the dutchess begins to cough, and her body feels a bit weakended.
"Ginerva are you alright?" Indra asks patting her back. "Mmm yes... The doctor says I have a bit of a complicated illness associated with the pregnancy, it's nothing too serious, but it is unfortunate" she explains.
" Oh well I'm sorry about that, I hope for your speedy recovery especially for the twins, feel free to always come to my Palace any time"
"Thank you Indra but that will not be necessary, as long as my stars align I will be fine, okay?" She assures the princess and she nods hopefully.
Sooner or later, every seat at the table was occupied with guests, all except those of the bride and groom to be, that is. Eventually, the girls settled in; Doa's nerves still a bit on edge, but settled nonetheless. Finally, the couple were announced, Ren leading the way proudly.
"Witches and wizards.." he began ".. it is my esteemed pleasure to welcome my wife to be, lady Daenerys Calida of Verinton"
With that, the silhouette of a slender figured woman came into view. The crowd watched in anticipation on what the Dutchess would look like, and as her face came into sight, the jaws of the four future queens dropped.
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Witches of Regnum
خيال (فانتازيا)Regnum was never like this. There were no fights, no differences, and most importantly.....no barrier. But after the great Celestial war, everything changed... Thousands of years past, yet the effects of the war still remained. What once used to be...
