Pages of the Frozen Forest

Chapter Fourteen: Coronation/Wedding

Chapter Fourteen: Coronation/Wedding

Finally, after years of heartache and suffering. After numerous battles and loses, the end way finally in sight... The end of the darkness, and the beginning of the light.

Snow White stood idly in the doorway of one of the many palace stairways. Below her she could hear the simple music of the choir singing the age old song, that once, long ago her father had walked to on his own way to accept his duty.

Finally the melody of voices turned to a whisper and the muted sound of a bugle called the room to respectful silence. That was her cue and careful of the lace cape that trailed from her shoulders she began her way down the marble steps.

As she reached the bottom of the wide staircase she heard the choir start again, at the same time the wide double doors swung open in front of her, revealing the throne room to her. The audience was small, servants, top soldier, close friends, all standing silently, their eyes turning from the front of the room to the young princess, about to become a queen.

As she walked down the long hallway one of the audience began reciting the Alavon prayer, the Prayer of Hearts.

Prayer of Hearts

Oh above the clouds and above the steepest mountain...

Slowly she walked forward, her mind going back to all that had happened, from the times when this very moment had seemed impossible.

The master of the Heavens gives out his orders, till dawn be dusk and never end...

The throne, her father's throne, the high backed golden chair seemed to loom in front of her. As her steps brought her irreversibly closer.

Oh Most Mighty One touch the heart of servant and this heir, let her rule without fear but instead let strength, courage, wisdom and peace surround her for as long as she lives and is Queen...

She reached the throne, and slowly turned around, facing those that had been with her loyally through so many trials, all along they took up stands, took up swords in her name.

Let her governance be one of justice, mercy and happiness...

Slowly she sat and on the throne, behind her the priest moved, solmnly placing the crown gently a top her head, in her hand her father's golden septor was placed. And the old man took a step back a smile just barely visible on his face.

Let this be our hearts plea, the prayer of hearts. Amen...

"I present to you your Queen." The man sang out, turning and bowing low, the audience followed suit, their heads downed respectfully....

A Few Hours Later ...

Pink posies uninterrupted line the brick road that lead out the the hallway into the open. The pink was not the vibrant but a pale hue which gave off a dreamy effect.

The grass was well manicured revealing a uniformed finished. Lining of the grass where ever a portion may be was a curving stable of concrete four inches in width.

The seating was arranged ahead of the maze garden and the sun had just begun to set out the willow trees that stood that stood ahead of the opening to the maze on either side.

The small gathering of guests inside the castle had all taken to their respectives seats ready and waiting for what was to come. The chairs had been tied with ribbons the same intensity and color of the posies so that it came together in big bouncy bows.

Elsa stood ready at the alter anxiously awaiting her new found friend. Nicholas stood behind Charming awaited his bride. Nicholas kept sneaking peeks at Elsa and she in turn would catch him staring, blushing and giggling at his obviousness.