9 Dream 8: Banque (1/2)
”Fine, I know you're curious about all that, but I cannot explain it to you in just one sitting. It'll take some time for you to understand and digest all information. So let's take it slowly, ok.”
*feeling down* ”all right... I'll just wait then.”
”And besides, you'll get some answers by what you see around you while you are staying here.” Adara winked at Fai and added,
”By the way, my parents ordered me to bring you to them tommrow after the banquet. And also, let's keep it a secret that you're a mortal for the meantime ok? It would bring a big ruckus if someone would figure that out.”
”Yes, of course. I wouldn't want to cause a problem in here Miss Adara.” Fai stated.
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THE DAY OF THE BANQUET HAS COME
The palace is decorated elegantly according to queen's taste. Guards were deployed in every part of the palace. The hostarius are lined up and the maidservants and stewards were ready to attend the guests.
Everything is ready and all in place. They are just waiting for the visitors to arrive.
Then, the royal families from dragon clan's sub-territories and other royal families from other clans were gradually coming. Prophet Eigel, who is the guardian of Celestial Realm, also attended the banquet.
The guests extended their congratulations to the Shawn family as they give gifts to them.
Then the young prince started to cry in his crib ”Uwahhh!Uwahh!”
”Oh, my baby must be feeling uncomfortable” said queen Mishal as she gets the baby and carries him to calm him down.
Now, the Phoenix Royalties have arrived together with Genrou.
”Mom, Dad, we're here.”
Genrou said as he handed the gifts from Phoenix clan to the chambermaids.
The dragon king and queen greeted their future in-laws.
”My, my, welcome to our humble abode King Xandrite and Queen Emerald. We are glad to see you here!” King Aidan happily welcomed them.
”Well, we are honored to be here. So, is this the young prince?” Asked queen Emerald as she holds his little hand.
The young prince giggled, ”tee-hee-hee.”
”He likes you!” Queen Mishal said.
”Oh how cute he is! I like him too. Can I carry him just for a bit?” Queen Emerald appealed.
”Of course, here.” She gently handed the baby to queen Emerald.
Then Genrou suddenly remembered something and asserted ”Ummm...Mom, dad and your majesties, sorry but I think I need to excuse myself first. I just...need to check on something. I'll let you elders talk.”
”Oh, ok then do your thing.”
Then they let him went to where he is going and they continued to talk.
As the queens are fond with the baby, the two kings talked.
”So how's the banquet going?” King Xandrite queried.
”The guests already extended their best wishes, although we are quite unsure whether the Tiger Clan's gonna comply with our invitation or not. They are not here yet.” King Aidan replied.
”Let's just wait for them. I'm sure they are not that shameless to not attend this occasion, it's our culture after all.” King Xandrite implicated.
Queen Mishal heard what they were talking about and asserted, ”what if... they're scheming about something?” She anxiously asked with an evident worry in her eyes.
”My dear, that's not possible. Whether you are a foe or an ally, you must respect Celestial Realm's culture. I'm sure they know that.” King Aidan ascertains.
After catching up things with their friends and greeted the other guests, King Aidan said, ”It's time, let's now make this banquet official.” Then he signaled the duke to make an announcement.
The duke complied then announces...
”A pleasant afternoon to everyone! As you all know, it is the culture of Celestial Realm to conduct a big event to welcome a newborn baby in a royal family. Therefore, we are all gathered here to celebrate with the Shawn royal family on welcoming their newborn prince---the young prince Yoda Shawn! We will also witness to have the prince be anointed by the great Prophet Eigel. Welcome to all of you and enjoy the rest of the day!”
After the announcement, the Tiger Clan's royal family has arrived. All eyes were on them and they greeted the king and queen with gifts.
”This is our gift to the young prince as an expression of our congratulations to you your majesties” Raha humbly said as he offered a chest full of high quality clothes and animal fur clothing.
”I hope you accept this gift.” King Ade said as he looks straightly to King Aidan.
King Aidan then replied, ”Of course, thank you for the gift. We are glad to see your presence in this celebration your highnesses. I hope you enjoy the rest of the banquet.”
They were smiling at each other but it was tense and the atmosphere is heavy. To break the tension, Prophet Eigel intervenes, ”Congratulations King Aidan and Queen Mishal *looks in the crowd* should we drink a cup of wine altogether before I anoint the young prince?” He suggested while he lifts his glass.
The crowd then took their glasses each and saluted a toast. They altogether drink their wines.
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In Genrou's whereabouts...
As he walks in the palace corridor he bumped into someone who is running hurriedly.
”Hey, watch it” He said and added,
”This is not your playground, don't run aro---”
He suddenly stopped as he saw who the person is and had his eyes wide open. He gasps and pointed his hand on that person. ”You!You!I was looking all around for you!Where were you!?” He exclaimed.
”Oh! You're back. Thank goodness *sigh of relief* I finally bumped into someone I know.” The person said.