Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Red Rose Angel ❯ Henry's Coronation ( Chapter 15 )

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Yugi gets his sexy ass on the throne! There's a big ceremony and everything. Tis fun...is Diana gonna make her decision yet? o.O

Anime/Manga: Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Fantasy / Adventure | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 04.19.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 4.1K | Visits: 308 | Status: Completed

—Gah! It's almost done! Red Rose Angel will soon be complete and there might be a sequel. Since nobody really knows what the heck happened to Bakura and Ryou. When I say “might be a sequel” then I'd like to emphasize “might” since I don't know if there will be one. Okay, so now Yugi's gonna be king. I gotta tell you, they don't just put the crown on his head. No…he has to have a coronation, which I had to make up the stuff they say and especially the scenery since I've never been in a church in Britain before…

Chapter 15 - Henry's Coronation

The day of the crowning ceremony—called a coronation as Diana remembered—had arrived. Diana and Tea were taken with Lady Margaret to be fitted in ceremonial dresses. Diamond Dust followed Diana everywhere and was bit giddy today. Diana scooped the pooka into her arms, but had to put her back down when each lady was measured for dress size.

“Lady Tea, I saw a servant carry your favorite dress out of your room in tatters and rags. What happened?” Lady Margaret asked.

Tea blushed and smiled shyly. “Yami and I consummated our love last night.”

Diana did remember waking up during the middle of the night, hearing Yami and Tea scream. “I figured so…I heard you screaming Tea.” She bit back a giggle.

“What about you? Didn't you and Yugi share an experience too?”

Lady Margaret laughed softly. “Edward and I raised both of our sons to be gentlemen. I taught Alexander and Henry proper manners and how to court a lady. Edward taught them both to rule with justice for every subject.”

“I told Henry he would make a great king.” Diana replied. A few servants brought out many dresses in each of the ladies' sizes. Lady Margaret chose a beautiful dark red dress laced with gold embroidery and white ruffles around the sleeve hems and collar. Tea picked out a purple dress with a low neckline and off-white frills around the bottom hem.

Diana didn't know which of her dresses that Henry would like best. She supposed it didn't matter anyways. But she didn't find any gown to her liking. But then she saw a beautiful white dress with a beige vest and brown embroidery around the sleeve hems and skirt hem. “I'd like that one.”

“It's a little plain, Diana. You should choose something more formal.” Tea suggested, trying on her own dress.

“No. I want this one. It's beautiful. I don't really care what I'm wearing and I know Henry certainly won't.” She tried it on and a couple servants pinned it up in the sleeves and around the waist. Diana's mind wandered to the big decision she would have to make. To stay, she thought, or not to stay? If I leave, what will happen to Yugi? If I do decide that…what if…he's reborn in my time? But then he'd be a little kid! I think. I don't know…

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Meanwhile, Yugi, Yami, and the other young men were also getting fitted for the coronation. Joseph and Tristan weren't used to getting all sorts of attention from so many servants, especially when it came to getting fitted. “Get your hands off me! I can put my own pants on!” Joseph protested.

“Settle down. They're just doing what they're paid to do.” Yami replied. He was dressed in a dark red shirt with a flowing dark blue cape and matching pants. He turned to his brother who was dressed in a beige cotton shirt with a black vest and matching pants and cape. Gold embroidery decorated Yugi's vest and trimmed the edges of his cape perfectly. It was no wonder Diana was so in love with him.

“Brother, why the long face?” Yami asked his twin. “You won the war and soon you will be crowned King of the British Empire.”

Yugi's eyes were half closed as he stared out the window. A hawk circled lazily over the forests beyond the castle. Yami tapped his brother on his shoulder and Yugi snapped back to reality, “Uh yes brother?”

Yami chuckled. “Thinking of someone? Perhaps a girl with incredible powers and pretty red hair, eh?”

Yugi blushed slightly. “I love Diana. But she does not belong in our time. If she stays, it could alter history. At least from what Simon has said.”

Yami nodded. “This is true.” He was silent for a second and then asked, “If she wanted you to decide for her, what would you do?”

The Prince-soon-to-be-King thought about that. “Well…if she truly wanted me to make the decision for her, then I would tell her…to return home.”

Alexander was slightly surprised by this. “Is that so, little brother? Why? I thought you loved Diana…you'd really tell her to leave you?”

Yugi hung his head. “I would. By staying, she would cease to exist in the future. Therefore, she wouldn't be able to come back in time to help us.”

Yami cocked an eyebrow. “That sounds confusing.”

Henry shrugged. “I suppose so. It's her decision, Alex, not mine. I love her and want her to stay at my side forever.” His thoughts wandered to last night and he gave a wide grin. “I truly do hope she stays.”

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The time of the coronation had finally arrived. Diana was very nervous. She had to stand near the alter where Yugi was to be crowned and give a speech to her Prince! Yami and Simon had to give speeches too. As she, Simon, Diamond Dust, and Tea rode in Lady Margaret's carriage, Tea told Diana, “Don't be afraid, Diana. Think of how Yugi must feel. He has to give a big speech during banquet.”

Lady Margaret nodded. “After the coronation, there will big feasting, dancing, and all kinds of festivities, Diana.”

“D-dancing?” Diana turned red. Will Henry ask me to dance with him? Diamond Dust curled up in Diana's lap for comfort. She was startled back a roar of applause and cheering. Diana looked out of the carriage and saw the biggest crowd of people she had ever seen. Banners displaying the Red Rose of Lancaster flapped in the slight breeze that brushed across the people.

The Cathedral was almost as big as the castle itself. Stained-glass windows reflected the sun and the bell tower echoed with the ringing of the huge church bells. Lady Margaret was the first to exit the carriage with Simon escorting her down the aisle of cheering subjects. They all shouted, “Hail! Hail Queen Margaret!”

“Do I get out now?” Diana asked.

Tea nodded. “Go on.” Diana gulped as Diamond Dust climbed to her shoulder. Diana exited the carriage and would have tripped if Tea hadn't gripped her arms. Diana muttered a thank you to her as she walked down the aisle of people. She couldn't help, but smile as everyone shouted, “Look! The Rose Duelist!”

Some were calling, “All hail the Rose Duelist!”

Others shouted, “Hail Lady Diana Sapphire, hail!”

Suddenly, Joseph came up to walk beside Diana. He whispered to her as they entered the Cathedral—which was a bit quieter than outside, “It's a rule to escort the ladies. I needed somebody to escort.”

Diana nodded and hooked her arm around his elbow as Margaret was doing with Simon. The Cathedral was even bigger than Diana thought. Rows and rows of pews sat on either side of the red carpeted aisle. White columns draped in red roses sat at the very end of the pews to hold up the roof. The alter was decorated in a dark crimson carpet and the throne was made of dark brown, shiny wood with a red cushion and upon the cushion was a golden crown adorned with rubies, diamonds, and emeralds. Next to the crown was a golden scepter with a golden ball decorated with dark colored gems that Diana didn't recognize.

The Cardinal stood next to the throne wearing his traditional garments. He bowed in greetings to Lady Margaret and Simon. He bowed to Diana and said, “You are commended for you victory, Rose Duelist.”

“Thank you, sir.” Diana said and curtsied. She and Joseph stood next to Margaret and Simon. Tea was escorted in by Tristan and Weevil walked in alone. Rex was walking with a pretty young girl with long brown hair and soft green eyes. That must be this Serena he was talking about, Diana thought. The girl smiled at Diana and bowed her head. Rex waved to them and they stood in position.

Suddenly, the cheering died down to murmurs and excited gibber. Diana looked toward the door and squeaked when she saw Yugi enter the Cathedral with his brother just two steps behind him. Diana turned slightly red at how very sexy Yugi looked in his formal outfit. Following the two Princes were three knights and then the people shuffled into the Cathedral and took their seats. Yugi walked up to the throne and bowed to the Cardinal. The Cardinal took both scepter and crown in hand. Yugi turned around and stood at the throne, but he did not sit yet.

Yami turned to face the people. “Friends,” he said in a loud voice. “It is good to return to you all after being gone for so long. I have been in hiding with the legendary Bandits of the Roses. The Bandits have come to depend on me as their leader. This is but one of the two reasons why I am the one to take the throne. The second reason is the dying wish of my justly father, King Edward. He requested that it be my brother, Henry that would be his heir instead of me. Now I bear no grudge against my brother. He will be a good king and he knows that I will be far happier with the Bandits of the Roses.” He then turned to face Yugi and knelt on one knee. “My men and I are in your service. Just as we have always been.”

Yugi nodded and smiled at his brother. Yami stood and went to stand with Tea. Simon looked at Diana and then walked over to where Yami had been standing and faced the people. “I represent those of magic and myth that found by our side during the war. The Prince bravely led us all into battle and those of the Third and Fourth Race commend him for his leadership and will always be there for any human in need of protection. My pooka and I have been with the royals since Edward was crowned in this same Cathedral years ago and in this same Cathedral where he and Lady Margaret were wed. We shall both continue to serve the Crown until our dying day. I only pray that is not in the near future.”

Diana gulped. She hadn't had too much time to prepare and was a bit nervous as she came to stand where Simon had. She glanced over her shoulder at Yugi who was smiling and nodded encouragingly at her. Diana turned to face the people and took a deep breath. She had to remember to speak loud enough for everyone to hear her.

“When I was brought into this time, I honestly did not know what would happen. But of course no one really knew what would happen during the War. Henry was the one who helped me discover my true power. My eyes have always been open to the bad side of reality, but now I can see the good in life as well as the bad. I've experienced both the good and bad during the time that I've been here. Now that we have the Red and White Rose cards, I will be able to return to my own time period. But…” She turned around and looked at Yugi.

“But I don't know if I want to go home or not.” Diana said, more to him than anyone else. Yugi tensed, wanting so badly to run to her and embrace her tightly, but he would have to wait until they were completely alone.

Diana turned back to the people. “Everything I've experienced here has felt like a dream. A dream that I hope to never wake up from and hope to keep dreaming. But nothing bad ever happens in dreams. Still, I hope my time here never ends. But I don't want to change the future.” Diana bowed and returned to her spot next to Joseph.

The Cardinal took a step forward and said, “God has given us so many things to be thankful for. Our health, our lives, the people we love, and a place to live. Justice has been served and the Lord shall take care of those who died to put our Prince on the throne. God smiles down upon us today for now Henry Tudor shall take his rightful place as King of all Britain.”

Yugi sat down on the throne as the Cardinal stood beside the throne and gave the crown to him. Yugi held the crown above his head and said, “I promise to serve Britain and her people for all of my days.” He slipped the crown on his head and the Cardinal bowed to him, giving him the scepter. The Cardinal knelt on one knee. Diana and the other guests knelt too. The people sitting in the pews bowed their heads and those still outside knelt as music filled the church with a song that was very pretty, but Diana didn't recognize it.

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Everyone started to travel towards the castle for the outdoor festivities. Yugi, Diana, Yami, Tea and Diamond Dust rode in the same carriage back to the castle. Once they were all in the carriage, Diana put her head on Yugi's shoulder and sighed with relief. “I hate speeches. I am not a public speaker.”

Yugi put his arm around her waist. “So what will your decision be, Angel?”

Diana made a thinking noise in her throat and nuzzled his shoulder. “I don't know yet. I don't want to think about it today. Today is supposed to be all about you, Henry.”

“King Henry…” Diamond Dust teased, curled up on Diana's lap.

“What will you do now, brother?” Yugi asked Yami, ignoring the pooka's comment.

“The Bandits and I will return to the forests, patrolling and keeping it safe. You need not worry about me, Henry. I shall keep in good health.”

“I'll make sure you do.” Tea said.

Yami looked at her. “Tea…I don't want you to—”

“I don't want you to leave me again, Alex. I can be useful out there. What if one of your men becomes ill or injured? Simon's taught me many medical remedies and showed me different plants that can heal special wounds.” Tea said.

Yami squeezed her hand. “If that's what you truly want, then that's all I want. I want you to be happy, Tea.”

“You can steal that line too.” Diana muttered teasingly to Yugi. Both brothers just laughed.

—Henry is now king. Diana has still yet to make her decision. Oh don't worry…she will in the next chapter. I'm still keeping people in suspense so they'll keep coming back for more. Yay!