I'm Back... Did You Miss Me?

Ch. Eighten: Ceremony

Author's Note:
Guys, I something to tell you. I am already planning ahead for the next book. I might also after finishing this book and the next book do a book themed from Kiera Cass's 'The Selection' series. As of May 30th, I had gotten the last book in that series, 'The Crown'. I will not put any spoilers in here so don't worry. :) I also might do a werewolf book at the same time as my next book.

Abby's Pov:
Time has pasted so fast. Michel has come back from training, Jordan and Jenny has gotten closer, and I think something may be brewing with Michel and Emma. Since he came back, he's been hanging out with Emma and awful lot. I just feel bad because Michel won't be able to see Emma a lot. I actually checked with the council and Michel and Emma could be a couple if they wanted too. They even said that Fate members can marry other Fate members. I never even knew that, I guess I just never asked. So anyways today is the day of the ceremony and I can't stop pacing. This is going to be broadcasted and there is a lot of people out there already. "Relax Abbs, you'll be fine." Emma said waking over to me. "I hope so, I mean what if they don't like me? What if they demanded someone else? What if Amy somehow ruins it? What if-" I started. "What if you're worrying for nothing? No one has demanded for a redo for the Fates before, and no one will. They know that those people are the best choices, and that the Fates know they are going to be wonderful rulers. Even Amy can't say anything." Emma said and I sighed. "You know, a lot has these past two years. And I have made mistakes that no one will know about. They'll think I was the Fates best choice as along with everyone else. They'll forget I'm human too." I said. "Well maybe you can tell them about everything." Emma said. "What do you mean?" I asked. "Well I thought the Fates always give speeches and stuff at the ceremony." Emma said. "Oh no.... I forgot to write my speech!" I said. I was so busy trying to be normalish and goof off before I would have to get serious that I completely forgot about my speech. "Relax, you can use what you just told me as your speech. About being human too and about your journey to where you are now." Emma said. "I guess you're right." I said. "Abby your up next. Bob (shapeshifter fate) said. "Okay, bye and thanks Emma." I said. "Break a leg." Emma said and I ran to the curtains before stopping and walking on stage. I looked out and saw cameras flashing and a lot of people. I stopped at the microphone so I can give my speech. "Good afternoon everyone. The first thing I would like to say is that even though I'm a Fate, sometimes I make mistakes. For example I forgot to write a speech." I said and a few people laughed. "So instead of a general speech saying all the things I hope to do and all that, I decided to tell you that being a Fate doesn't mean you're perfect. I have been through a lot in the past two years of my life. To me finding out I was a dud, to my parents' death and being bullied, to committing suicide and finding out I was a Fate, to training and returning to earth to win a final battle with my biggest bully, to helping a fellow of the bullied and helping them not commit the same as me, to many surprise appearances and many twists and turns, I have made it so far. I am not perfect and I know that, but I also know that no one is. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone feels emotions, everyone wants to forget the things that caused us trouble and move on and leave them behind forever, but we can't. Nothing is perfect in this world, and that's fine with me. I just hope that it's fine for you too. As troubles come and go, you cab either be weaken or get stronger from them. So don't stress too much on the stupid things, and try to be aware of other people's emotions as well as your own. Your friends and family may want you to follow in a different path than you want, but follow what you want to do. If you are good at it and it's right to you then continue to do it. Work hard and don't digress in life. Thank you." I said said and to my surprise everyone clapped. I smiled happy that at least one thing went right and walked over to wear Bob was standing. "Do you Abby Baker accept the responsibility of ruling over this dimension?" Bob said. "I do. "Do you solemnly swear that you will do your very best to make the best decisions possible for this dimension?" "I do." "Do you accept the challenge of picking the best people for the next Fate members and to help train them to learn their powers?" "I do." "Then take the knife and put your blood in the fire." Bob said holding out a red pillow with a knife on it. The blade was sliver and the handle was gold. It had designs on the handle of animals in fine detail. I took the knife and walked over to the fire. I slit my left wrist and dipped blood in the fire. Next I closed the wound, leaving a starch behind as I am supposed to do, and cleaned the knife with a special cloth. Then I placed the knife back down on the pillow. "Congratulations Abby Baker. You are officially the Shapeshifter Fate." Bob said. He took off a medallion he had on that looked like my tattoo. "Lead strongly like a lion." He said and I nodded. People cheered then I went off stage. After the rest of the Fate members did what I did, we were done with the ceremony. I slouched down in a chair and sighed. "That was amazing Abby, you did great!" Emma said practically bouncing with excitement. "Well I'm glad it's finally over." I said sighing happily. "Well not yet. We still need to move into our new house and get settled in council." Austin said and I groaned. "Well I guess it is expected for me not to at least be able to enjoy a moment of success anymore. Well are we going now?" I asked. "Yes for now you can, but tonight we will have to leave." Jordan said and I nodded.
"That was amazing Abby, you did great!" Emma said practically bouncing with excitement. "Well I'm glad it's finally over." I said sighing happily. "Well it's not over yet." Austin said and I groaned. "Arggg, now what?" I asked. "We still have to go to the party." Samantha said. "Did you seriously forgot?" Julia asked. "I was never, ever told about this. So how could I have forgotten if I didn't even know about it?" I said. "Geez, no need to be offensive about it." Julia said putting her hands up. "When is it?" I asked bushing back my hair. "In about three hours." Austin said. "Three hours?! Can't I just skip?" I asked hoping they would say yes. "Nope." Paige said. "Come on Abby, it will be fun. Besides this may be the last party we go to for a long time. Please, do if for me." Emma said with a puppy dog face and I sighed. "Fine, but if I get bored or drama happens, I'm leaving ahead of time." I said. "Okay deal, but you must stay for at least two hours. deal?" Emma said reaching out her hand. "Deal." I said shaking her hand. "Okay, now let's get you ready." Emma said making me stand up. "Can't I wear these clothes?" I asked. "No." Emma said before she teleported us to my old/her new house.