The moment Dave walks into the room, your eyes dart to him. His clothes are very similar to yours only his are in red and accented with gold and dark orange. His tunic is bright red and there's a darker red symbol embroidered onto his left breast. It's the same symbol he had when you went to Alternia. It's perfectly placed over his scar. You know this because you've spent a lot of time staring at it. His pants are dark red and his boots and belt are solid black. His usual sword hangs at his hip. You can see the sleeves of his white undershirt through fashionable slits in his sleeves. Unlike you, he's not wearing a cape. His blonde hair sweeps perfectly across his forehead above his red eyes.He looks up and you make eye contact. The tension in your chest melts away, replaced by a melting, fluttering sensation as he smirks at you. He walks down the center aisle with his step-mom, who is dressed in shades of pink and purple. They take their seats in the front row opposite of where Jade and Jake are sitting.Now that he's closer, you can see the bags under his eyes. That makes you smile. He hadn't slept very well without you either. You want nothing more than to rush down the few steps from the dais and throw yourself onto his lap.You stare at Dave until the music begins, played by a small orchestra. Your head snaps up and you watch Rose enter.She's dressed in a long flowing white gown, a veil over her face. Her hands rest on Dirk's arm as he escorts her down the aisle. When they reach the dais, he holds her hand, helping her up the few steps, before going to take the seat next to Dave.You stand next to her before the priest. You don't remember what he says. You're just wishing it would be over. You slide a sideways glance at Rose. She's looking at you through her veil. She gives you a small reassuring smile and you feel your lips curve in response. The knotted ball of tension in your gut eases a little.It's okay. You can do this.Except for when the priest is done speaking and suddenly you're supposed to kiss Rose. You both turn to face each other and you lift the veil over her head with shaking hands. She's giving you another small reassuring smile. You gulp but resist the urge to chew on your bottom lip. You can't let your nervousness show. Not with so many people watching.You lean forward and press a soft peck to Rose's lips. You close your eyes and count to three. Then you open your eyes and lean away. The room explodes with cheering and clapping, but you immediately search for Dave. He's smirking at you, amusement clear on his features. You smile, taking Rose's hand and turning to face the audience.Your dad takes the stage and replaces the priest at the center. You and Rose turn around, kneeling with your heads bowed before the king. He begins his own speech, speaking highly of you and how proud his is of you. He rambles on a bit, to the point that you tilt your head to look over at Rose. She's smiling and you both have to stifle a laugh. Your dad can be so dramatic sometimes."I, king Egbert, declare my son, John Egbert, as my Heir Apparent." He declares loudly, his voice booming across the large chapel, so even those in the very back by the doors can hear him loud and clear. The priest returns bearing a plush cushion, on top of which sits two crowns. Your dad takes the smaller and more feminine one and gently places it atop Rose's head. He then takes the one that looks like a smaller version of his own and holds it high above his head before slowly lowering it to rest atop your messy black hair. "Rise, John Egbert, Heir Apparent, and Rose Lalonde Egbert, his queen."You both do and turn to face the audience once again. More cheering and clapping. It lasts longer than you ever thought it could and it is deafening. People are standing. Jade is one of first to jump to her feet, clapping excitedly.When the noise finally calms down, Jake strides forward and kneels on the steps before you. Your breath catches in your throat. It's just like that time months ago, when your engagement was announced. It's a different room. You're wearing different clothes. But Rose is beside you, you're in front of a crowd, and suddenly Jake is swearing his allegiance to you once again."I, Jake English, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Egbert and the Heir Apparent, John Egbert, and his wife, Rose Lalonde Egbert. So help me god.