Firedrake the Firelord

Chapter 31

When they are at lunch is about five months after Elliot first met Willyn. She has been practicing the frozen spell for all those months FYI. Anyway, sorry about the time jump!

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The next day, Willyn is back. That is when we start my training. She gives me a very strict schedule for every day. It usually consists of training between breakfast and lunch. Then, I can do whatever I please with Firedrake until dinner. After dinner, I have one hour of reading time before bed. This schedule suits me quite well. I learn what I must, and I learn more about Firedrake every day. He is actually quite fun to hang out with, though I keep his warning in mind every day.

The date of my coronation has been set. The entire kingdom and the other royalty have been invited. It will be quite awkward, considering the only royalty I have not met is Firedrake's parents and sister.

Two days before the coronation, I am training with Willyn. She is teaching me how to turn water into ice. It is the hardest spell possible and one I am to complete in front of everyone at my coronation. It shows how strong the king or queen is to be as a leader. No previous kings or queens have completed it at their ceremony. I am determined to do it. I have frozen three-fourths of the bowl of water by the time we have ended our session for the day.

At lunch, we have just begun to eat when Willyn announces that she has wonderful news. This makes me nervous because the last time my aunt told me she had good news it was because I was to be married.

"Elliot," Willyn says. I look up from my plate of food. "I have wonderful news!"

"Yes?" I ask politely.

"One week after your coronation, you are to be married!" she squeals excitedly.

I begin to choke on the food in my mouth. Once I have finally gotten my hacking under control, I protest.

"Aunt Willyn, I hardly think this is necessary," I start. "I can run a kingdom on my own. You did."

"Yes, but you are more powerful than any other Waterlord princess there has ever been," she argues.

The compliment does not even register in my head before I start complaining again. "That's exactly the reason I can do this! If I'm more powerful, no one would dare mess with me. We would be safe!"

"You need someone to balance you out!" she tells me. "You will be a great queen, but every queen needs her king."

"Who is this king to be?" I sigh taking another bite. Big mistake.

"Firedrake," she replies nonchalantly.

I choke on my food again. "Firedrake?"

"Yes," she replies. "Honestly, Elliot, you can not be this stupid. That is the only reason that he has been spending time with you. So you may learn more about each other so you may become better partners."

I have no words. My mouth hangs open and nothing comes out. I have no idea what to do right now.

"Elliot, close your mouth," she commands me. I obey. "I must run. Please try to be civil with Firedrake and do not make a big deal out of the wedding."

With that, she exits the room and leaves me sitting there. I can't help to notice that she said to please be civil. Willyn has never said the word please to me. Ever. I decide that this must mean a lot to her, so I must obey her. Besides, being married to Firedrake can't be that hard, right? It's just Firedrake. I take a deep breath and prepare myself to meet Firedrake and to be civil.

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Hey, guys!

Only one more chapter and then the epilogue! I'm so excited!!!!! Sorry again about the time jump.

Anyway, I was writing this, and I realized that the old Elliot would have blown up. The new, Princess Elliot was calm and understanding. Willyn really changed her.

Thanks, guys!