Coronation Of King Leon [Open]

Today was the big day. The day that Leon was to be crowned King of Hyrule, go down in history, and take the reigns that his father had left behind. It was all so nerve wracking! Leon had always wanted to be King -- always dreamed of it! But now that he was here, now that it was actually happening, all he could wonder was if he'd do well. Would he be a good King? Would his people be happy? What about his military? Or the fortunes stolen by the assassins a month ago? There were so many things that he'd have to work on -- it was overwhelming!

Leon's knees gave, as he fell back onto his bed in his new chambers. This used to be his father and mothers room. The Kings private quarters -- the largest bedroom in the castle. He spread out his arms to his side as his knees hung over the bed, and he stared up at the ceiling, just... thinking. Trying to process everything. His people needed a leader -- a King they could count on. Leon was going to be that King. He closed his eyes, trying to calm himself by thinking of the past.

He recalled a day far in his past, when he was but just a young boy of the tender age of four. It had been raining all day, and it was cold, too. The Prince had run out into the castle courtyard to play in the rain -- as many young rebellious boys do, and his father had chased him outside. But the King had not reprimanded the boy, oh no. The King had decided to play with his young son, having a game of catch and the King running around with Leon on his shoulders pretending he was a bird.

His mother and their guardians had been watching, laughing and smiling the whole time. It wasn't unlike the King to take time out of his busy schedule to spend time with his children -- they needed a father. And while the Kingdom needed to be ran, a good King also needed to be raised. To this end, Daphnes had tried to raise Leon as a proper heir, as he did all his children -- his two younger sisters too.

The two had come down with a cold for playing in the rain too long! The pair had been chastised by Leon's mother, and were bedridden for four days! His mother had taken care of her husband and son, the advisors ruling in the meantime, but Leon and the King just laughed and joked, spending the days reading books and playing games in this very room that Leon now sat in again. He opened his eyes again, chuckling quietly to himself at the memory. His mother had passed from illness a few years ago, and now his father was gone... he missed them both dearly.

"I hope I can make you proud, Dad..." He whispered to himself, sitting up again. Leaning forwards, he pushed himself off the bed and into a full stand, beginning to make his way towards the door. He was dressed in a very elaborate gold and white robe, with a red cape that and lether belt that tied around his waist. Upon the cape was embroidered the symbol of the Hyrulian King, and only the King was allowed to wear it.

"ALL HAIL HIS ROYAL MAJESTY!" The royal messenger shouted to all those in the throne room. The red carpet was already layed down the center of the room -- all those present for the ceremony either standing on one side or the other. The Royal Guards kept all the subjects back, keeping the center of the room clear so that Leon could enter undisturbed. Only Leon's Guardian @crystal and his siblings @princess and Marianne de Hyrule were allowed to stand by the throne.

The large wooden double doors opened, the wood creaking as the room fell totally silent. In stepped the King-To-Be, all eyes upon him. Each step of his boot echoed throughout the hall, as he made his way towards the throne...

The soft clopping of his boots against the tile floor filled the room as Leon walked at a steady pace. Past the guards who were saluting him. Past the peasents who stared at him in awe -- being so close to the most powerful man in the land was a once in a lifetime experience, after all. His eyes scanned the room in front of him as he walked through the throne room, until he heard the sound of a familiar blade unsheathing. His eyes trailed to his right as he saw the red and gold blade  held high into the air in a salute, and as he passed, Leon would turn his head, giving Josh a knowing smile. He was glad to see the farmer in a guard outift -- it meant Josh had taken Leon up on his offer. That was indeed great news, and it put his heart at ease a little knowing he had another ally he could count on.

Though this didn't mean he'd skip a beat -- continuing into the the chamber before reaching the stairs to the throne. He took each step, one by one, his steps echoing through the hall, the throne room still completely captivated by his presence. His cape flapped behind him with each powerful step -- making his years as a guardsman evident due to the sheer power his body was able to put out. At the top of the stairs stood Hyrule's Shiekah Elder -- servant to the King. Due to Hyrule not really having a traditional religion with priests and the like, they had to make due in another way.

The elder Shiekah looked at Leon, who kneeled down before her. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, placing a hand upon the King's shoulder. "O, dear prince..." She began, as Leon remained in his spot. "Ye who is destined to lead the people of this land, like your father, and your fathers father, and his father before him." She continued, looking down at the boy. "With your power, you vanquished the monsters who invaded our kingdom. With your wisdom, you lead our warriors into battle. And with your courage, you fought along side them, not fearing your own demise." She spoke, as another servant holding a red pillow that held the crown approached her. She removed her hand from his shoulder, turning and lightly grabbing the crown, lifting it.

She turned back to him, holding the crown just above his head. "May the three Goddesses, Din, Nayru, and Farore give you their blessing. May you have good health, and strong legs to carry you forward to the future. And may your sword strike down all those that would threaten the sanctity of your kingdom." She placed the crown upon his head, and stepped away from the throne. "Now rise, my King. Take your place upon the throne."

And so he did. Standing up to his full height of six feet, he stepped forward, before turning. He placed his hands upon the armrests of the throne first, before slowly lowing himself into the seat.

"ALL HAIL KING LEON! LONG MAY HE REIGN!" The guards shouted in unison, as the spectators began to clap and cheer, whilsting and celebrating at the new crowning of their King. He smiled. He was happy, truly happy, to see that his people loved him so. Maybe he could do this. Maybe he could make Hyrule even better than it was before.

Only time would tell.

But now would be the perfect time for Crystal to present Solviegs gift to him.

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