"You look stunning in that gown Princess Astrid. Im sure my brother Magnus will literally drool on you. " Evangeline looks in awe because Astrid suits the gown well. She's wearing a burgundy backless fit gown. It looks daring because the neckline is a bit deep and her curves are really showing.
"I'm not comfortable to wear this." Astrid said and did not know where to put her hands, just to cover her exposed skin. She is uncomfortable with what she is wearing now. It is her first time to wear a revealing clothes.
"Be confident. You're beautiful Princess. And besides we will introduce you to everyone. Just be yourself. " She encouraged Astrid.
Evangeline suddenly woke her up and told her to take a bath. She hurried her because the King and Queen has a important announcement to make.
"Do I really need to do this?" She even point herself to show her whole body. Evangeline is now combing Astrid's hair and they are both looking in the vanity mirror. She also added a simple make up to make her more presentable.
She smiled at Astrid and looked her with admiration. "You know how much we're happy to have you back Princess Astrid. We will protect you as much as we can. And I hope that one day you will cope in this kind of life because this is where you truly belong. " Evangeline said passionately to her. Astrid just let out a deep sigh and smile later.
She is still in the process but she is sure that she will get there soon. Astrid already knew that they would be her family now because her grandmother was gone. Her mother was not by hers side either. She just needs time for all of this.
"Shall we?" Evangeline pointed to the door to say that they were leaving to the others.
Astrid is anxious. She is trembling. She dont know what to do and how she would react to what would happen next. Evangeline grabbed her hand and squeezed it gently to encourage her.
They walked down the aisle until they tracked the other family members. Waiting for them.
"You really deserve to be a Princess." The queen said as they approached her. Astrid just thanked her and bowed slightly.
"Today, we will crown you for being a Princess. Im sure the people will love you. They are also waiting for you. " King Theseus assured her. Magnus approached her. He is so gorgeous in his black suit and a white long sleeves inside. A burgundy tie matching her gown.
Astrid cant help to stare at Magnus. He looks dashing. Too good to be true. His manly scent is making her feel good and satisfied.
"I told you don't stare Princess Astrid." He took Astrid's hand and hooked it on his arm. Astrid just rolled her eyes because of Magnus' teasing face.
"Let's go." King's ordered. The two princesses walked first followed by the twins. They walk to the wide veranda. And she could hear the screams of the people from below. The King and Queen who came out and they became even more enthusiastic.
Astrid heard the king greet everyone and what talk about her introduction. She feels so much scared and nervous today.
Are they like the family too? Do they also have the abilities to do something that an ordinary person cannot do?
"Hey .. Don't be nervous. Im on your side Astrid. " Magnus said sincerely and supported her to walk. Astid smiled when she saw a lot people supporting her. They were all smiling and happy to see her.
She feels glad and overwhelmed. Seeing the people she don't even know are praising her and it is heart warming.
Evangeline approached her to kiss her on the cheeks. Suddenly she became nervous and scared as she held Astrid's hand, which Astrid wondered. "What's wrong? Did you see anything? "She asked as she remembered Evangeline could read the future.
"Listen. Once the King introduces you to the crowd, kneel quickly. Act normal. We will protect you. " She explained calmly. The fear that can read in her eyes is gone. She just signaled for Magnus to continue walking.
Although it was very difficult for Astrid to keep her behavior normal, she still did her best to look good even though she was very afraid of what would happen. She forced herself to walk properly in front of everyone.
Evangeline informed her family of what was going to happen today by talking to them in their minds. They did not show fear because they expected this to happen because Astrid had long been planning to be killed by a powerful family in other palace.
"Ladies and gentlemen. I will officially announce that Princess Leigh Astrid Ashford is finally back in Grant's Palace. " People shouted in gladness and applauded. Astrid immediately bowed because that was the plan. Followed by people screams in fear because of the explosion. The impact of the bullets are too strong. The people below are running away to stay safe.
"Where are they Eva ?!" Magnus asked her sister angrily. She approached Astrid to hug her because she was already trembling with fear.
"Don't rush me! Xera make the time slow! " She shouted. But only people downstairs slowed down. The firing continued to rain on them. It looks like a bullet but it will explode when it hit anything.
"Its not working on them. They are so ready for this! " Xera said worriedly.
The queen helped because of this. She built a shield to protect the palace as well as the people who''s now panicking. But it will not last long.
"Gotcha!" Evangeline shouted when she found out where their attackers were. She stumbled to the floor because she had difficulty finding out where they were.
"Zion!" The king shouted loudly when he saw his son hit in the stomach. Zion holds his own wound to prevent it from bleeding.
Astrid stood up to go to Zion. She tore the hem of her dress to tie it to its wound. Zion looked at her mother. Asking for help. But the queen just cried because she could not remove the shield she made because they would both be doomed.
The king asked Evangeline where the attackers were. She immediately told him their location, the king did not waste time because he immediately changed form and quickly left to help Magnus.
In just a few minutes, those who hit them gradually subsided. But Astrid is still worried about Zion's condition. "Hold on okay? It will end soon. Prince Magnus or Mom will heal you. " Dion assured his twin.
Xera and Evangeline are together now. Supporting each other. The people below are a bit complacent but obviously scared. Astrid is worried because this is the first time she encountered such a tragedy. She thought it would be better for her to be in this palace with the Grant's because she would be more protected here, than in the world she came from. She'd better just follow her grandmother to stay with Magnus.