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Oh Nova!" Alara wipes away happy tears. "You were incredible" she sniffles.

"Thank you" I smile. "Okay let's go meet some royals" she says taking my hand.

Before we can get to the dinning hall Ares rushes up to us.

"These are for you" he hands me a bouquet of flowers.

"Awh that's so sweet thank you" I bring them to my nose.

Cain approaches and growls at Ares to move, to my surprise he complies.

Ares winks at me and blows me a kiss before wandering off.

"Can I" Can had opened his arms to hug me but wasn't sure if that was okay because of my outfit.

"It's alright, your majesty" Alara reassures him.

Cain grabs the flowers out of my hands and hands them to a servant "Vase" was all he said.

His arms wrap around me and squeeze me tight. "I missed you too" I laugh against his chest. "It was awful, I couldn't see you all morning" he mumbles into my hair. "You were hypnotic my little fawn" his eyes find mine. "Hypnotic interesting no one has described my singing like that before" I smirk.

Cains eyes travel to my lips. "May I kiss you my Queen?

" he asks. I nod and he presses his lips against mine in a passionate kiss.

I am breathless when he pulls away after Alara clears her throat.

"The dress took a long time to make, I would love if it made it til the night is over" she says.

Cain chuckles as I pull away and smooth the dress out.

"It is a beautiful dress Alara" he nods in approval.

"Shall we my love" he holds out his hand and I lace my fingers with his.

When we enter the dinning room everyone stands up.

Cain nods at some people as we walk to his seat.

"Good evening everyone, I would like to thank you for coming to this banquet to honor my future Queen. " There is a pause for the applause.

"I would like to formally introduce my Queen to be Nova of Earth".

This time no one claps instead someone raises there hand.

"What?!" Cain says irritated. "I apologize my Prince but isn't your father supposed to introduce you and your bride to be as future rulers?

" I didn't know the customs yet but that sounded logical to me.

"You dare question how I have decided to run this banquet?

" Cain demands. "Sire, I think what our guest is trying to to say and the question everyone is wondering.

Where is King Talon?" A snarl escapes Cain as well as Ares who was now in his wolf form by my side.

This was not off to a great start...maybe I should say something.

"Prince Cain" I whisper. He momentarily snaps his head away from Bower who had asked the question to look at me.

"My love?" he searches my face. "I...um".

I could feel everyone staring at me. "Hi, excuse me.

So sorry to interrupt. Oh wait sorry my name is Nova if that wasn't clear from earlier".

I hear Bower snicker at my attempt to grab everyone's attention.

"I'm afraid King Talon is no longer with us" I say.

I hear whispers and mumbles fill the room "You lie! " Bower screeches.

"Silence!" I hear my voice yell. The room is silent and Cain wasn't even doing his bend people's will thing.

"Bower I have had it up to here with you, I get it you don't like me and that's fine.

I'm not here to be your friend but interrupt me again and I will have Vato cut your entire tongue out just to have peace and quiet".

Who was this Nova? I liked her, she said exactly what was on her mind.

"Do I make myself clear?" I say firmly. Bower nods "I'm sorry what was that?

". "Yes my Queen" he bows. "Okay now to clarify my previous statement King Talon is dead, he committed treason and therefore is no longer with us".

"Questions?" I ask the stunned room. A voice calls out "what did he do?

" Cain and Ares begin a low synchronized growl. Luckily Vato stands up.

"Talon committed treason, which is punishable by death. He injured and attempted to have his way with the Queen to be after being warned by the King to be". "Prince Cain killed him?" another voice asked. "No as eldest son it was my burden to bare" Rinus chimes in.

"Any other questions?" I say searching the room.

"When is the funeral?" someone yells. "There will be no funeral, Talons name is not welcome within these walls.

Anyone who has a problem with that can take it up with Vato or Ares and if you are brave me and if you are even braver my brother Rinus" Cain says coldly.

"Otherwise, I welcome your feelings on the matter and would advise you to leave through that door if you do not agree" I add.

"My Prince, my Queen" Theron steps forward.

Theron kneels before me "I Theron son of Tarquin bend the kneel to Queen Nova, I offer my alliance and that of my kingdom.

I swear to be loyal and honest and to be of service whenever the King and Queen may need it".

Theron then reaches out for my hand with Cains approval and places a kiss on it.

The rest of the night went like this, it was overwhelming.

Though people promised the same, there were few i felt were genuine but then again I didn't know them like Cain did.

At some point inbetween we ate and laughed.

A long haired lady kept staring at me the entire night, it was unsettling.

As I walked to the bathroom with Alara as my bodyguard the lady grabbed my arm.

"You bare the mark" she whispers. "Excuse me?

" I ask. "Oh I mean Cain did feed from me" I reply.

My hair was down so she wouldn't have been able to see that, I realized.

The lady gasps and looks pale like she is about to faint.

"Um are you okay?" I say trying to hold her steady.

"You bring death, first the father falls, then " she trails off.

"then what?!" I ask. "It wasn't supposed to be a hue-man.

..they are self-ish, vain... "Nova is none of those things" Alara defends me.

"Only time will tell" the lady says bitterly.

"Does he know?" she asks me. "Does who know what?

" I was annoyed with this conversation. "This is your chance to make things right" she says ignoring me.

"It would be helpful to tell me what I need to make right" I snap.

"Quick to anger like your ancestors, pretty but poisonous" she smiles.

"My Queen who are you talking to?" Bower asks.

I turn to face him and point but the lady is gone, I turn to Alara and she seems as confused as I am.

"The General wishes to speak with you" he continues.

"I will be there in a minute" Alara helps me hold the dress up as I try and quickly relieve myself.

"What do you think she meant?" I ask her as I wash my hands.

"I'm not sure but, I will help you figure it out" she gives me a gentle squeeze.