Kaida was with Zoya, Jake, David and Genya in the room before the King and Queen's room, lying on one of the sofas with a glass of wine in her hand. Zoya also had one in her hand and was sitting on another of the couches with her back resting on Jake's chest and Genya was sitting next to David on another of the couches with a cup of tea when the doors were abruptly opened. They all turned their heads towards the door alertly, but relaxed when they saw that it was Nikolai who was approaching Kaida with a big smile on his face.
"What has you so happy?" Kaida asked after he kissed her with excitement.
"The Chapel is finally done!" He said with happiness. "I'm finally going to be able to see you with the crown on your head," Kaida laughed. "We need to start preparing everything!"
"I will start tomorrow," Genya said with a smile.
"Oh, I'm so happy," Nikolai said with a smile.
"I can tell," Kaida said, smiling him back.
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It was the coronation day, finally Kaida would see Nikolai getting crowned, after all he had done for Ravka, he deserved.
She was in a room different from Nikolai and she was moving her leg up and down, trying to control her nerves. She looked up when the door was opened slighlit, her favorite blonde hair appeared on it and she smiled.
"What are you doing here?" Kaida asked with a smile standing up from her chair to walk towards him after he closed the door behind him.
"I wanted to see you," he said with a smile hugging her.
"You should be getting ready," she said with a smile.
"I just have to put the jacket on and that's it," he said with a smile kissing her on the lips.
"You are pretty stupid," Kaida said with a smile.
"Thank you," Nikolai said
"Why are you thanking me? I just insulted you," Kaida asked with a frown but a smile.
"All I heard was "You are pretty." I'm focusing on the positives in life," He said, making Kaida laugh out loud.
"Saints know how much I love you,"she said, giving him a kiss.
Someone cleared her throat and Kaida and Nikolai broke the kiss apart to turn around and see Genya, Zoya and Alina on the door.
"Your Highness should be getting ready for the coronation in less than two hours," Genya said.
"I told him to," Kaida said with a smile.
"Yeah, sure you did," Alina said with a smile.
"I did!" Kaida protested.
"Whatever. Nikolai leave," Zoya said. Nikolai laughed and turned to give a quick kiss to Kaida.
"I'll see you in the chapel," Kaida nodded and Nikolai left.
"Let's get you ready, we have too many things to do," Genya said walking towards the bed of the room to gently leave the dress.
First, Genya combed Kaida's purple-tipped coastal hair into a low bun with several loose strands of hair delicately and precisely. Then she applied her makeup, as usual, with her small science, covered the small imperfections on Kaida's face and then painted her eyes in a natural way, with neutral colors and a bit of white glitter on the tear trough. She gave a little color to her cheeks and then a little color to her lips.
The dress that Kaida had had very detailed made was dark red, the top was corset shaped but with a v-neckline. The front was decorated with gold details. The skirt was large and fell in layered waves, with gold details, it was the same dress from her dream. As a choice of earrings, Genya chose long gold-colored earrings and red shoes in the same color as the dress with gold details on the heel and a necklace decorating her neck.
"I love the dress," Alina said.
"I do too," Genya said, fixing it on the floor. "You were really specific when you ordered made. Why?"
"A reminder that I survived," Kaida answered. Her friends looked at her confused but said nothing.
A knock on the door called their attention.
"It's time," Zoya said with a smile.
"Saints," Kaida said nervously.
"You are going to be fantastic, don't worry," Alina said with a smile.
"Thank you," Kaida said, also smiling.
Nikolai was already in front of the door of the Chapel when Kaida arrived.
"I will never get tired of seeing you," he said, looking at her with sparkly eyes.
"I hope you don't," Kaida said with a smile.
"Ready?" Nikolai asked her. She nodded.
"Ready?" she asked. He nodded.
"Your royal highness Nikolai Lantsov and Kaida Lantsov!" The doors were opened and they entered, both side by side.
First Nikolai was crowned and he walked to sit on the throne, then Kaida bowed to receive the crown.
"You promise to protect and care for the kingdom of Ravka."
"I do."
"You promise to defend and judge justly."
"I do."
"You promise to be loyal and equal regardless of Grisha or otkazat'sya."
"I do,"
"You promise to fight and watch over the kingdom of Ravka,"
"I do promise,"
Vladimir carefully placed the crown on Kaida's head. The crown was made of gold with diamonds and sapphires, gold and blue, the colors of Ravka.
Kaida rose and with a confident expression sat on the queen's throne, Nikolai at her side.
The people began to applaud with pride and happiness.
"Long life to the King and Queen of Ravka!" the people shouted.
"We made it," Nikolai said with a smile looking at her.
"We made it," Kaida said, smiling at him back, but quickly her smile disappeared.
"What happen?" Nikolai asked with a frown.
"Everyone get down," Kaida ordered. Everyone looked at each other confused, not knowing what was going on. "Get down!" Kaida screamed. The people started to get down, confused and seconds later the windows exploited. Nikolai threw himself on top of Kaida to protect her.
"Are you okay?" Nikolai asked her worriedly.
"I'm fine, are you hurt?" Kaida asked him, looking at him to make sure he wasn't injured. Nikolai nodded. They both stood up. "Is everyone okay?" Kaida asked. All the people looked unharmed.
The doors of the Chapel flew open and Commander Brum, The Commander of the Druskelle entered, more Druskelle following him.
"Commander Brum," Kaida said with anger. Kaida knew why he was there. "You are late, I am already crowned," Kaida said with a smile.
"We won't let a witch get crowned!" he said with anger. "Ravka will pay for its crimes!" Kaida's smile disappeared.
"I let you threaten me cause you have no power against me. But hear this Commander Brum, if you ever attack my country you will start a war you WON'T win" Kaida was standing in full view of everyone and her posture and body language showed power and confidence, her face was serious and determined.. "If you ever threaten my family or my country again I will unleash all my wrath and power on Fjerda and you don't want to see how that ends.
By order of the crown and Queen of Ravka, Commander Brum, if you ever set foot in this country again, I promise you it will be for the last time." Brum didn't move.
"Do you really want to start a war?" Kaida said, lifting her hand summoning her purple mist. Brum hesitated but then ordered his Druskelle to leave.
The people began applauding Kaida and shouting "Daughter of the world!"
Nikolai approached her and clasped their hands together. Kaida turned to look at him.
"My queen," Nikolai said with a smile.
"My king," Kaida replied before they joined their lips in a love laden kiss.
After all, they were together, Ravka was safe and they had achieved what they had fought so hard for.
They were happy at last.
THE END
I hope you loved the story the same way I loved to write it, I really enjoyed every minute and I really hope you did too.
Thank you to all of you that had read till here!
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Kaida's outfit