Selena, surrounded by black and white roses, wore the gown...
Soldier: Duchess, are you sure you need to marry that bastard?
Selena: Yes, and you need to return safely and alive to our place. Let my siblings know about my marriage and my stay here for five months.
Soldier: *sad*
Selena: *placed a hand on the soldier's shoulder* Everything I'm doing is for the greater good of all of us.
The next day...
Selena and her companions set sail to their place. Only Iggy stayed behind with Selena's companions.
And by noon...
The church doors opened...
Everyone, including Iggy, was amazed by Selena's beauty.
Zilpher: *blushed slightly* (The wedding dress I made for her really suits her.)
Her friend escorted Selena to the altar...
Zilpher: Shall we?
Selena: *nodded*
And so the wedding began...
An hour later...
Priest: Do you accept this beautiful woman before you, Your Majesty, to be the partner of your heart and promise to love her alone as long as you live in this world?
Zilpher: Yes, Father *looking into Selena's eyes*
Priest: And you, Miss, do you agree to be with our king for life, in both hardship and ease?
Ereña: *tears of joy* (Finally, my brother is getting married....) But I don't know if she loves him as much as he wants her to, and it's so sudden... *murmured with a bit of sadness*
Selena: Yes, Father *looking into Zilpher's eyes*
Then, they placed the rings on each other's hands.
And...
They kissed for a long time...
Zilpher: (I'll make sure you learn to love me too, Sel)
Until it was time for dinner...
The people were happily eating and chatting.
Selena: ...
Zilpher: Are you alright, Duchess?
Selena: Yes
That night...
The two shared the same room as a married couple. They lay down on the same bed.
Selena: I'm going to sleep now *turned her back*
Zilpher: ..., Alright, sleep well. I hope you don't have nightmares
Selena: Did you find that out from your spies too?
Zilpher: *swallowed* I-I'm about to sleep *turned his back* (Oh no!!) *a bit nervous*
Selena: Alright *turned off the lamp*
The next morning...
Selena was proclaimed as the Queen of Exolorus...
Soldier: Bow to our Queen!!! *bowed*
Everyone there knelt and clapped...
Selena *waved*
And then Zilpher announced that their country had become allies with Selena's.
The people cheered with joy...
"WOOHH-HOOOHHH!!!"
Two days later...
At Selena's mansion...
Aerielle: WHAT??!!!
Aella: Married to the King of Exolorus?!
Admiral: !!!!
Everyone was shocked by the news delivered by the soldier who had accompanied Selena on her journey.
Soldier: Yes! *bowed*
Alita: And she will stay there for five months *worried*
Rheuz: And she will be alone there *biting his lip*
Everyone was worried about Selena's well-being...
And afternoon came in the Kingdom of Farley...
In the library...
Selena: *reading* (So, that's how you use that power)
Then she read a book about monsters.
Selena (The palace library is so large, so I can really learn a lot here).
Seven hours passed...
Selena: Ugh!!!! (I still haven't found any information about what happened to me before...) Why can't I remember what happened back then?
???: Rest and eat first before continuing
Selena: *looked behind her* Your Majesty, what are you doing here?
Zilpher: *sat down next to Selena* Why? This golden library is for the king and queen of this kingdom.
Selena: I know, but you told me this morning that you would be hunting and would return by tomorrow night.
Zilpher: *thinking of an excuse* Ah, I canceled it for now. It's postponed to tomorrow...
Selena: Why?!!
Zilpher: *swallowed* I had to sort out and stretch some important documents earlier (You're so curious, I just wanted to be with you)
Selena: Alright
Zilpher: *held Selena's hands* Sel, you can be comfortable with me, and you don't always have to be so alert here. The people here are kind. I promise you they won't hurt you.
Selena: ...
Zilpher: If you have any problems or something you want to say, you can tell me because we're allies now.
Selena: Alright, I'll tell you if I have any, Your Majesty
Zilpher: *released Selena's hands* Okay, I'll leave now *stood up*
As Zilpher was leaving...
Selena: Zilpher
Zilpher *stopped and turned around* ???
Selena: We're just married on paper and nothing more... Above all, I'm here just to fulfill the promises I made to you from our agreement. I hope you'll do and give me the things we discussed.
Zilpher: .... *left*
As Zilpher walked away...
Zilpher: You're indeed tougher than I am, Sel *a bit sad*
Meanwhile...
In Restwaran of Mirasol...
Aella: Is this our first date?
Ryle: Yes *smiled*
Aella *took a fork and had a small piece of chocolate cake* Mmm!!!, It's delicious!!!
Aella seemed to return to her childhood as she ate the chocolate cake.
Ryle: Hahaha!!!!
Now, back to Selena...
Selena *stretched her body* I'll continue this tomorrow...
She went to the dining area...
Selena: Your Majesty???
Zilpher: I'm waiting for you, let's eat
Selena: ...
Zilpher *pulled out a chair*
Selena *sat down* (This table is so large, but it's just the two of us here for the meal)
They sat at opposite ends of the table...
Selena: Where are your siblings? Why are they not here?!
Zilpher: They finished eating a while ago and left (You took so long to arrive, I was the only one who managed to wait for you before eating) *concerned*
Selena: Ah.....
While they were eating...
Zilpher *wiped his mouth with a napkin* How is your stay here? Isn't it stifling?
Selena *wiped her mouth with a napkin* Not really, Your Majesty
Zilpher: Just call me Zip
Selena: ???
Zilpher: We're married now, you don't need to be so formal when speaking to me.
Selena: ...
Zilpher: Continue eating
After they finished their soup, main course, and other dishes, and drank red wine from their glasses, the servants cleared the table.
Servant: May I take your plates?
Selena *nodded*
Servant *took away the dirty dishes from the table*
Then the servants prepared and placed desserts on the table.
Servant: May I refill your glasses with apple juice?
Selena: Yes, please
Servant *refilled the queen's and king's glasses with apple juice*
Then the servants left...