Elemental Queen

Chapter 10: The Wronged One

Apollo POV:

Upon walking into the castle, I found myself tucking Crystal close to me. The place was a complete madhouse, with people running in every direction under my mother's careful eye. Looking at the place, I knew that my mother took everything that I had asked of her quite seriously. Looking at Crystal, I noticed that she was listening to all of the gossip that was going around and she seemed to look very pleased that it was being spread just the way that she had wanted it to.

My angel finally told me the devious plan that was going on in her head and asked me if there were any traditions that were to be followed when a new Luna Queen was crowned. When I told her that there may be some women that would want to fight her for her title she had a huge grin on her face. "Angel, what is going through that beautiful mind of yours? Something tells me I am not going to like it one bit."

Chuckling, she looked at me with a look that I had grown to love, because it meant that she was planning something and I had no choice but to go along with it.

"How about we go to our room first and then I will tell you what I am planning, Pollo". She commented and took my hand, leading me away from all of the craziness. However, before we even made it to our room, I started to smell a scent that didn't belong on my floor. Looking at my mate, I knew she could smell it too and to say that she was pissed was an understatement. Looking around, I pulled her into one of the spare bedrooms and quickly locked the door. Knowing that this room was soundproof, I led her away from the door where anyone could hear us and sat her down on the couch that was in the room.

"Angel, look at me, please," I softly said to her while taking her hands into mine, "I need to know what your plan is before we go into that room. The reason that I say that is because I am pretty sure that Micala is in our room right now." She looked at me with a determined look and then said something that took me by surprise.

"I am pretty sure that she is too, because I asked your mother to make sure that she was there when we got back."

"Crystal, what are you talking about? Why on earth would you do that?" I looked at her with a disgusted look that said it all.

She stood up and knelt down in front of me. She placed her small hands on my cheeks and turned my face to her. "Apollo, I know what I am about to ask you to do will be hard for you but I need you to do it for me ok." She said softly while looking into my eyes, "I need you to go into that room with that b***h and I need you to make her think that it is her that everyone is saying is going to be your queen."

"ARE YOU f*****g KIDDING ME!" I roared, standing up and walking to the other side of the room, "How can you ask me to do that? I know that you have a plan to save me, Crystal, but there is no way in hell I can walk in there and act like that with her. She disgusts me and I can't bring myself to ever do that to her." I was shaking with anger and Crystal could tell.

Crystal POV:

I could tell that Apollo was angry and I knew that I needed to calm him down before he did something he regretted. Opening my mindlink to Steel, I asked him to come to the room that Apollo and I were in so he could help me explain my plan. Not even 2 seconds later, there was a soft knock on the door and I opened it, letting Steel and Isabella into the room before closing the door and locking it again. I looked at my big brother and then looked at my mate. Steel, seeing that Apollo was pissed, nodded and then told me and Isa to stay over on the bed. We nodded and sat there and watched as Steel walked over to Apollo. I knew that my brother and Isabella would be able to get my mate to listen to what I was planning to do, as they were the ones that actually helped me come up with this plan. After a couple of minutes, both Steel and Apollo came over and sat with us girls, taking us into their arms. Kissing me and holding me close, Apollo mumbled an apology and then asked me to continue. Looking at Steel and seeing him nod, I looked over at my handsome mate and continued.

"Apollo, you told me that when you announce who your luna queen is that there will be women that will try to fight me for my title. So, after talking to Steel and Isa, we came up with the plan of making Micala think that she was going to be your queen. However, when it comes time for the women that want to fight for her position, all of the other women in all of the packs and here on the royal lands are not going to do anything because they all already know who the real queen is. I will stand up and fight because you are mine and she needs to realize that she will never have you. I just need you to put on a little show so that we can deal with this b***h and then I will stand by you until the end of the world, OK. Please, Pollo, please say that you will do this for me and for us?"

By this point, I had tears in my eyes because I was scared that he wouldn't let me do what needed to be done. I was so scared but with my brother there, I knew we would be OK.

I looked back and saw so much love in Apollo's eyes. He held me close and kissed the top of my head. "OK angel. I will do this just for us. Just know that I love you and that I am so proud of you." With one final hug, he got up and headed out of the room to get the plan in motion. I just hope that everything will work out.

Apollo POV:

After Crystal explained her plan to me, I knew that my girl was right to do what she did. After I left the room where she, her brother and Isa were, I went straight to my room, steeling myself for the storm that was to come. As soon I walked into the room, I could see Micala lying on my bed with her feet waving up in the air. She was on the phone with one of her friends and they were talking about the ceremony. I cleared my throat and she quickly turned towards me. She squealed and told her friend she would see her later. Hanging up, she ran up to me and wrapped herself around me. Hugging her back, I looked at her and asked if she was ready to be my queen.

"Oh babbbyyyy, I always knew that it was going to be you and me. I can't wait! I have the perfect dress for it and I have the best makeup style picked and all. What time does everything start at? When should I start getting ready?" She said in her shrill voice that made my wolf cover his ears with his paws.

"Do we really need to do this man? You know that I hate this b***h. I want my mate. Please man." Titan started whining in my head.

"Don't worry man. We are not staying with this woman. Remember, I hate her as much as you do, but we are doing this for our mate. Just hang in there a little longer. Our Angels have a plan. Let's go." I told him, and then smiled at Micala.

"You should start getting ready now, darling. The ceremony starts in 3 hours. I will see you then." With that, I walked out and went to Steel's room to get ready. Let the show begin.

--3 Hours later--

Finally, it was time and let me tell you, I was ready for this all to end. Everyone was there and everything was perfect. My leather suit looked amazing with the new lace that my mother had put on it. It was 2 wolves that made a ying and yang sign with a lightning bolt and a water sign as the dots that made the wolves' eyes. I knew that my angel's dress had the same lace on the train and knew that she must look amazing. As me and Micala joined my parents up on the stage, I found my eyes wondering over to Crystal and taking in the view. My Angel's dress fit her so perfectly, even with her small size. I could see why she loved leather so much, it really brought out all of her curves in all of the right places and made me wanna take her right here and right now, but I knew that this wasn't the time. Nodding at me with sparkling eyes, she seemed to know what I was thinking and somehow still reminded me that I needed to keep my head in the game. Turning to my father, I nodded and told him we were ready. He stepped up to the microphone and everyone was silent.

"Welcome everyone to this joyous moment for all of us! Today my son, Apollo, will be taking his rightful place as king of this beautiful land that we all call home. With him we will also welcome our Luna Queen Micala Jameson. Of course, as is tradition, we will invite anyone who would like to challenge them for their position. Now let us begin. Apollo, please step here and take your oath."

Taking a step forward, I knelt before my father as he held the crown above my head. "Apollo Aaron Jackson, do you promise to protect this land as its king and promise to do so in a fair and firm manner?" He asked while looking straight into my eyes. "I promise to do so," I responded in a loud, clear voice.

"Is there anyone here who wishes to fight Apollo for his position? If so, speak now." There wasn't a single person who spoke up at that time. "Very well, as the current king and with the power vested in me, I now pronounce you Alpha King Apollo Jackson. Stand and rule fairly." With that, he placed the crown on my head and helped me up. When he grabbed my hand, I felt the power passing from him to me, making it official. I was king and I would do anything and everything to protect my people.

"Now it is time for our Luna Queen," Said my mother as she stepped forward. "Micala, please step forward."

Micala stepped forward and knelt down in front of my mother.

"Micala Ariel Jameson, do you promise to protect this land as its queen and promise to do so in a fair and firm manner?" she asked while looking straight into her eyes. "I promise to do so," She responded in a loud, clear voice.

"Is there anyone here who wishes to fight Micala for her position? If so, speak now."

"I DO!" My angel's voice piped up. We all turned to look at her.

Crystal POV:

"Is there anyone here who wishes to fight Micala for her position? If so, speak now."

"I DO!" I said in a proud, loud voice. Everyone turned to look at me. Smirking, I looked up at Micala and continued, "I would like to challenge her on the grounds that King Apollo is my mate and on the fact that Micala's mate was none other than Kaidon the rogue that kidnaped me." Micala's look of death made me smirk even more. Looking down at my nails, I asked calmly, "So where and when will this challenge take place. I want my mate." Looking up, I could see that everyone was moving all of the seats into a circle around me. Smiling at Micala, I beckoned her over to the middle of the circle. She quickly turned to Apollo and shrieked,"Baby, are you going to do anything? Someone is trying to challenge your queen. Protect me Apollo!" Apollo looked at her with a bored expression.

"Micala, you knew that this was going to happen. Deal with it and go to the circle." With that, he turned around and sat on his throne to watch. Micala glared at him and then turned around with a huff and jumped into the circle with me.

"You choose, Micala. Wolf form or Human form. I am good either way." I stated as she walked over to where I was standing. Growling, she answered, "Wolf form. Lets go already." Nodding at her, I turned and walked over to the corner that was closest to my brother and started taking my dress off. Turning, I saw that Micala had done the same and was ready to fight. We both turned and looked at Apollo, who stood and looked at us both. " The challenge is to submission only, no killing. Fight clean. BEGIN!" With that, I watched as she shifted into her wolf form. Let me just say that I was not impressed. Her wolf, who I soon found out was named Trixie, was a hideous mud-brown color with what looked like a black star on her rump, like a wolfie tramp stamp. Laughing, I waited for her to start coming my way. She started sprinting my way and just before her wolf hit me, I shifted into Saphira. I jumped over the top of her and let her skid to a stop right into a wall of chairs that were right behind where I had stood a moment ago. She shook her head and turned to go after me again, but stopped mid-turn. She stared at Saphira with so much disbelief that it had everyone laughing at her. Shaking again, she sprinted towards me and started frantically biting wherever she could reach. Getting annoyed with her, Saphira simply smacked her with her paw, sending her flying across the circle. Saphira trotted up to where Trixie had landed and placed a paw on her neck, and growled at her, telling her to submit right now. I could tell that she was bored with her.

Trixie whined and looked over at Apollo as if to beg him to help her. However, Apollo wasn't looking at the tramp. He was watching Saphira with a proud look on his face. Again Saphira growled at Trixie, but this time her growl had authority behind it. Trixie, realizing that she had been bested, laid her head down and submitted to Saphira. Cheers were heard all throughout the crowd and the applause was loud. Saphira stepped away from Trixie and sat in the middle of the circle. She lifted her head and let out a howl that could only be described as regal and commanding. Shifting back, I took my dress from my brother and put it back on. Micala had also changed back into her human form and was once again dressed. She walked up to me and took a knee.

"Why, my queen? Why did you do what you did? I was humiliated and you think you have what it takes to keep the king." I growled at her, stopping her words before they hurt her more.

"ENOUGH WOMAN! Haven't you done enough? You think you are humiliated. Look at yourself. Your mate kidnapped the future queen because he thought that his betrayal would go away and then here you stand thinking that you are the one who was wronged because you thought you were the one who deserved everything you didn't earn. Now listen to your king's command."

Looking at Apollo, we all waited to see what his verdict was for Micala. Apollo stood and motioned for me to join him on the stage. As I walked up, I listened to the words that were said to Micala.

"As your King, hear what I say, for it is final. Micala Ariel Jameson, I sentence you to banishment. You are from here on out considered a rogue. If you are spotted on this land, you will be killed on sight. Leave now and never return."

Crying, Micala lifted herself up and ran away to Goddess knows where. Turning to me, Apollo motioned for me to kneel in front of his mother. Doing so, I looked straight into Zelda's eyes.

"Crystal Angelise Silvermist, do you promise to protect this land as its queen and promise to do so in a fair and firm manner?" she asked while looking straight into my eyes. "I promise to do so," I responded in a loud, clear voice.

"Is there anyone here who wishes to fight Crystal for her position? If so, speak now." There was nothing but silence. "Very well, as the current queen and with the power vested in me, I now pronounce you Luna Queen Crystal Jackson. Stand and rule fairly." With that, she placed the crown on my head and helped me up. When she grabbed my hand, I felt the power passing from her to me, making it official. I was Queen and I would do anything and everything to protect my people.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome your new king and queen, Apollo and Crystal Jackson!"