Later that afternoon, trumpets fanfared. Everyone rose as the procession began. First the priest, then the knights, followed by nobles, courtiers, ladies in waiting, the council, and finally, Princess Nathariel, dressed regally
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When everyone was seated, the coronation began. First the priest and several other members made speeches, then blessings were said for Princess Nathariel, the court, and the country, as well as the neigboring countries. Finally Nathariel knelt before the priest.
"Princess Nathariel Willowtree, do you promise to rule Belledale with a firm, gentle, and just hand? Do you promise to protect it, and make choices that will help your people? And do you so solomly swear that you will be kind to everyone and help in whatever way you can when help is needed? If so, say, I do."
"I do."
The priest then removed her Princess tiara and placed the crown on her head
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The crowd cheered, and then the priest continued. "Queen Nathariel Willowtree, since your mother is not here to proceed, I will take her place. Do you promise to rule the entire race of fairies with a firm, gentle, and just hand? Do you promise to protect them, and make choices that will help them, your people? And do you so solomly swear that you will be kind to everyone and help in whatever way you can when help is needed? If so, say, I do."
"I do."
And she began to glow. A light shone down on her from the ceiling and she began to float into the air. The light became so bright that everyone was forced to look away. When they could see again, Nathariel stood there, tall, older looking, and slightly glowing with her new powers. Her wings had grown, and she now held a magic staff. Once again the crowd cheered and she gave a wonderful speech.
ooc-she now looks like this-