The Blue Queen

Chapter 18

"You look scared." Cara says as she gently puts the veil over my face. "You should have made the arrangements smaller." She adds.

"I couldn't do that. If we had a private ceremony no one would have the chance to meet Harry or me. I need to see the people's reaction to me beforethe coronation." I say as I look in the mirror. "I am sure when I see Harry I will focus on nothing else." I assure myself. Jane did as I asked and simply added a longer train to my dress from the party. She removed the lavender tulle so the dress would be white but added gold and silver details.

"You still look nervous." She says.

"Well I have only been in a church once before since I was told Armageddon would come if I did. I admit it is still a worry of mine." I say as I laugh slightly to myself.

"Anna, you are the smartest person I know. You know that is completely untrue." Cara sighs.

"I know. I think it is just coming from the fact that I know how common I am. I was literally a servant five weeks ago. What if people don't like me? They should at least like me." I say.

"The only people who won't like you are the ones who are jealous of you. Harry loves you; that is all that matters." Cara says. I smile and nod. I can hear the distant chatter of people; all of the councilmen and their families have been invited as well as the nobility. The rest of the seats are given to the first common people to get there and pass security. The sound dies down and I assume it is because Harry has walked in and is waiting for me. I know I am correct when Clara walks in with my bouquet of lavender.

"Ready?" She asks, handing me the bouquet of blue gold.

"As I ever will be." I say. I meet Abbán by the large oak doors and he holds out his arm so I can link mine with his.

"You look magnificent." He smiles warmly. I blush but before I can return the complement the doors are unlocked and my eyes shoot forward. The music starts and I get a burst of lavender to snap me out of my shock. Perhaps that was my mother. My eyes fix on the distant figure of Harry. I cannot help but smile as Abbán escorts me down the aisle. I even ignore the slight gasps and passing comments, I do not even know if they are positive or negative until Abbán squeezes my arm as if to say 'I told you so'. As we near Harry I see hisincredibly wide smile, his eyes are full of pride and happiness and seem to have extra moisture. I smile reassuringly at him and he just grows happier.

Abbán gives my hand to Harry and we stand in front of everyone. My eyes do not leave Harry's for a second. The words I must repeat are simple distractions. I only truly care when he asks for objections, when we say 'I do' and when he finally lets Harry and I kiss. I know it is not supposed to be that long but the people keep clapping so we kiss for a long while. I am definitely not complaining.

We walk back down the aisle and down the steps of the church where the people erupt in cheer and talk. Some people start drawing us instantly. We get into the open carriage and we begin our procession to Hampton court. We wave and kiss; the people seem thrilled if I am honest. It surprises me.

"I told you they would love you, my princess." Harry whispers in my ear. I smile and he laughs gently, taking my hand and squeezing it.

"But not as much as you love me." I say happily.

"All of their love combined doesn't compare; and look at them Princess Anna, they are madly in love with you." He says quietly. I look over and smile at the little girls and boys on their parents shoulders. I smile and look happily over to Harry.

"Madly in love with us." I correct him. "Have you seen anyone who remembers you as a commoner?" I ask.

"A few, look." He says as he carefully points out the man who sold him the lavender broach at the market. I give him a sympathetic smile and wave directly at him. We get to Hampton court and wave a final wave and kiss once more before being driven into the main court which is private.