The Finest hour

-The Aftermath-

        They all continue to run out of the town and back into the woods. 

        “Lydia!” Shouts a man from the town. They all stop and turn around to see Trystan. 

        “Trystan?” Lydia says confused. Tears start streaming down Trystans face. His tears shimmer in the sunlight. 

        “Thank you,” He whispers. His voice whiny chocking on his tears. Lydia smirks. 

        “You’re welcome,” Guards start to run towards them. Trystan nods and Lydia nods back. They all start running once again. Guards run past Trystan and continue until they reach the start of the woods. The 5 we’re gone, out of their sight. The 5 continue running until they reach the picnic spot once again. They all start walking and all go and sit on a bench. Garland, Syla, and Link all sit on on bench. Syla and Link sitting on the legs of the bench and Garland sitting on the the table part. Then Lydia and Arden sitting on the bench right next to them with both of them sitting on the legs of the bench. They all pant and cool down. 

        “We did it guys.” Garland states trying to catch her breath. Everyone giggles. 

        “Yeah, I guess we did.” Arden states. 

        “So what now?” Syla questions while looking to Link and Lydia.

       “Well, now I guess is a good time to tell you guys, well you two,” She looks to Garland and Arden. Garland and Arden look to each other confused then looks back to Lydia. “I’m the princess,” both of their eyes widen. “Sorry for keeping it from you but I thought it would be better to keep it so that I wouldn’t have to explain so much.” Lydia giggles. 

       “So, Link and Syla knew, but not us?” Lydia takes a deep breath. 

       “Link knew from the beginning, we’ve been friends forever. Syla on the other hand is a longer story that I would rather not get into.” 

        “Okay, I understand that.” Arden states. Lydia looks over to Garland. Garland sighs.

        “It’s a lot to take in but I understand. If I were you, I wouldn’t tell anyone either.” Lydia nods. 

        “Well, thank you for understanding.” Arden and Garland both nod. “So about what happens next, I will be queen and if you want, Syla, Garland, and Arden I would put you in royal guard training.” They all look to each other shocked. 

        “That would be amazing!” They all say in sync. Lydia giggles. Syla looks to Link.

        “What about Link?” Lydia and Link look to each other. 

        “Well, I thought, Link, If you would like, would you be the king?” Link blushes slightly and giggles. 

        “I would love to be the king.” Link says. Lydia smiles.

        “Awwwwww.” Syla, Garland, and Arden say in sync. Everyone starts laughing. After a few minutes pass, Lydia stands up.

        “Well, we should probably keep going. We can stay at that cabin again. The guy seemed nice.” Everyone stands and nods. They all grab their stuff and start walking along the path. Once they reach the cabin, the sun is setting. They go up and knock on the cabin door. The older man answers and lets them in to stay. They stay in the same rooms as last time. Arden with Link, Syla and Lydia, and Garland has a room to herself. As night passes, everyone passes out in their rooms and sleeps soundly. When morning comes, Link is again the first one up and then Lydia, and then everyone else. They all eat breakfast, get their stuff, gives their thanks to the older guy, and head off. They walk along the path until they reach their home town. They look to the kingdom and it’s already started to get rebuilt. They all smile, and take a deep breath. “Well guys. Welcome home.” They start to walk into the town. They walk through the town and to the castle gates. Lydia takes a deep breath and whispers “Welcome home.” They walk up to the gates. The 2 guards look over to them.

          “Prince- Queen Lydia. Your majesty.” Both guards bow. Lydia bows back. They all stand up. “Sadly to say but it’ll take awhile for the kingdom to be rebuilt.”

          “It’s ok we will find somewhere else to stay. Thank you for your time.” They all nod. Lydia turns back to look at the group. “Well, we will have to find somewhere else to stay for awhile.” They all nod. “I believe you all can start your training though.” Lydia turns back to the guards. “Is the royal guard training still going on?” 

           “Yes, ma’am” Lydia nods and turns back to the group. 

           “If you would like, you can start your training.” Syla, Arden, and Garland all look to each other and smile. They look back to Lydia and nod. Lydia nods back. Lydia turns back and walks up to one of the guards. “I would like to put three people in the royal guard training.” The guard looks to Lydia and nods.

            “Yes ma’am. I will lead them to the site.” Lydia looks to the others and signals them to come. Syla, Garland, and Arden all walk to Lydia. Lydia nods and they nod back. The guard walks into the gates and the others follow. The guard leads the others into the gates and to the training site. Lydia walks back over to Link. 

            “Well, king Miller, are you ready for this new life?” They both smile. 

            “I am if you are, Queen Priceton” They both giggle. They start to walk back into the city. Link grabs Lydias hand, they look to each other and smile. They walk into the crowd of people in the town and continue to act like normal towns people till the castle is rebuilt.