Today was the day of Jeongguk's coronation. The married couple woke up early, with a few morning kisses and giggles. It did help relax the warlock before getting out of bed and having their breakfast. The warlock and King had to be separated for the time being after their breakfast because the younger had to be dressed in royal robes that were fitted to his body perfectly.
The halls were loud when the villagers were escorted into the throne room and filed into the rows of seats. But soon, the throne room became quiet as everyone settled into their seats.
The warlock stood behind the main doors of the throne room. Jeongguk stared at the closed doors. The patterns of the dark wooden doors seemed to calm his mind. Though he couldn't help but think if he was good enough to be king by his husband's side.
"Hey,"
Jeongguk shot his head to look to his right at the voice next to him. It was Namjoon, the first person he met who treated him with kindness when he first arrived at the castle years ago.
"Are you okay? Feeling nervous?" He asked.
"Not nervous…" Jeongguk shook his head. "Doubtful"
"Why doubtful?"
There was a few seconds of silence before Jeongguk spoke up "I don't think I'm fit enough to be king by Taehyung's side, I don't think I'll be good enough..I don't think-"
Namjoon stopped him by placing a hand on his shoulder. "I think you're fit enough, I think you're ready, and I know Taehyung thinks so too,"
Jeongguk looked at his mentor. He saw the sincerity in his eyes and the kind smile that he's known for years. He took a deep breath and let it out slowly before looking back to the wooden throne room doors.
"Namjoon-hyung, I can't thank you enough for all of your support through these years," Jeongguk smiled. "I'm ready,"
Namjoon nodded before walking forward and nodding to the knights to open the doors. The knight's opened them, and he walked through quickly to allow everyone's eyes to be set on Jeongguk as he walked through the doors and were welcomed as king by Taehyung's side.
As he made his way through the aisle, the knights that stood on either side of the isle raised their swords just like they did for Taehyung's coronation. He could feel his heart pounding in his chest from all the eyes that were on him. But soon he saw his husband's eyes and his smile and he felt right at ease. He forgot all about the eyes in the room and focused on Taehyung, who stood by Namjoon, who had managed to make his way up to where he should be.
Once Jeongguk made it up to stand in front of Namjoon, he gave a smile to let him know to start.
"Today, we welcome a new king to be beside our current. This situation is new to everyone, but it'll just be like having a new queen," Namjoon chuckled. "We shall begin now,"
"Do you, Jeongguk, take full responsibility and duty as king to rule over your people with a kind heart and lead us through a peaceful reign as king by Taehyung's side?" Namjoon asked the warlock in front of him.
"I do," Jeongguk nodded, glancing at his husband before looking back to Namjoon. "For our people." He smiled.
Namjoon smiled before he motioned for the crown for the younger to be brought over. It was brought over on a purple pillow. The design looked simple, but it reminded Jeongguk of branches, small and going up, similar to that of the trees of his village. It was silver, it wasn't changed much; a few gems were changed or cleaned here and there. Jeongguk knelt down to allow the other to place the crown on his head.
"Then I crown thy, King Jeongguk." Namjoon placed the crown on the warlock's head. "May he live long!"
"Long live the kings!" The crowd cheered.
Jeongguk stood up and smiled at his husband and Namjoon before turning around and giving a light bow to the crowd.
"Now, King Taehyung would like to say a few words." Namjoon nodded to the other male to let him know he could step forward.
Taehyung stepped forward to stand next to the warlock and took his hands in his own. He looked into Jeongguk's eyes before smiling and taking a breath.
"As King by my side, not only is this kingdom mine, but also yours, these people are our people, we rule over them with a kind heart and understanding grace that is defined by our love and willingness to be open with each other" Taehyung looked at the crowd before continuing.
"My husband and now King by my side, Jeongguk will rule for as long as I will remain king if I happen to die before him, he will reign till he dies and the throne will start anew"
There were a few gasps in the crowd, but they all knew it would be for the best of the kingdom.
"Jeongguk, don't you have a few words you'd like to say?" Namjoon asked as he gestured to him.
"Yes.." Jeongguk nodded as he cleared his throat quietly and took a breath. With a reassuring look given from his husband, Jeongguk started his speech.
"I know I came from a place much like where you all are from, I'd never thought my life would end up like this, being crowned King and living in the castle.. no, the little boy that came from living beside a river would never have thought he'd be here today.. standing in front of all of you and standing next to my husband, which I'm still surprised about to this day. " He giggled, making the crowd awe.
"I'm grateful you all gave me a chance, I'm grateful you all trusted me enough to be here today.. t-thank you all, " Jeongguk stammered at the end as he felt his eyes well up with tears, and a big, wide smile grew on his face.
Taehyung noticed the tears and pulled the warlock closer in his arms with a cooing noise. He rubbed his hand up and down the younger's back to help him calm down.
The crowd coo'd at the married couple, and a few women placed their hands over his heart as the king's affections made their hearts melt from the actions.
"There will be a feast this evening to celebrate the new King. Everyone may stay around the castle grounds till then!" Namjoon announced to the crowd, who all cheered before a few groups got up and started to exit the throne room.
"That went amazingly well," Namjoon said as he turned to talk to the couple. "Did it all go according to plan for you two?"
"Apart from me crying.." Jeongguk sniffed as he felt his husband wipe his tears. "..it did." He smiled.
"You crying didn't ruin any plans, it happens, it's okay baby." Taehyung smiled as he placed a kiss against Jeongguk's forehead.
"I would like to mention something.." Namjoon spoke, making the two look at him.
"Did something go wrong?' Jeongguk asked.
"Did we miss anything..?" Taehyung asked after.
"No, no, nothing like that!" The physician replied.
"Then what?" Taehyung asked.
"It's just that I heard that they didn't need to make any measurement changes to your mother's crown, Taehyung. They only cleaned and polished the silver and gems on it," He explained.
"See, it's like it was meant for you, baby," Taehyung chuckled as he placed another kiss against the warlock's cheek.
"What? No,that's.. that's just a coincidence.. right?" Jeongguk stammered.
"Maybe? Maybe not? Who knows? " Namjoon smiled as he shrugged. "Anyway, what are your plans for the feast?"
"Eat? Drink? Talk? What else?" Jeongguk questioned as he looked between the two males.
"Taehyung..?" Namjoon asked with an eyebrow raised.
"Something along those lines." He nodded and then winked.
"I'll be sure to tell the knights to have the night off then," Namjoon sighed before smiling.
"What..? Why -" Jeongguk's eyes then went wide before looking at Taehyung. "Don't you dare say it,"
"I didn't say anything." Taehyung raised his hands in defence. "We were thinking about it." He smirked.
Taehyung then noticed the look in the warlock's eyes. "And you're not opposed to it, right?"
"After the feast," Jeongguk gave a teasing smile. "Okay?"
"Okay," Taehyung nodded.
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I hope you guys liked it,
Smut next chapter, and again, I don't want to see people skipping to the smut scenes before they know the story plot!
Is it tied in, okay?
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