The Chosen Heroes ~ CH. 29

Instructions

=========================================== Its only A Day Away. =========================================== Days had passed, it was only 24 hours before the coronation day for Lightning to be crowned the queen of Riverian, and everyone was buzzing, in both an excited way, a stressful way, or in a nervous way in Lightning's Case. The princess was sitting in the edge of her bed , her eyes looking red from how tired she was, her leg tapping the floor in a anxious way. After a few moments there was a gentle knock on her door and Ace's voice came from the door. "Lightning..? you awake...? " Lightning shook her head a bit tiredly before finally replying "o-oh......uh...yeah.....you can come in, Ace..." A moment later the silver hedgehog walked into the room "Hey Light....... so....the castle is....SuPeR busy......eh........theres servants putting up decorations...lights....banners.....AlL ThAt........ its kinda a lot.... " Lightning groaned a bit and flopped onto her bed. "..? Light...youuuu okay..???? " Ace asked. "WhYYyY mEeeEEe?????" She wined Ace's ear tweaked to the side in a confused way. "Why you what...??? " Lightning sighed and stood up. " ...Why me of all people.....to be a QuEeN????? i-im......not fit to be royalty..........id just- mess up and lead the whole place into ruinnnnnssssss- " She wined. "Lightning- im sure that wont happen- just chill out- okay??? " Ace sighed a bit ad stood up . "Just let things ride out..... alright..? " "alright...i guess....i just- hate all the pressure- ..AlL ThE EyEs wIll bE oN mE.....eHhEh...." "i know.....i woldnt like to be in your shoes in your situation either...if you want me to be honest- " The female hedgehog huffed a bit. "ThAnKS....ThAt HeLpS.... " Ace replied with a wheeze. "Sorry....im- just trying to help- i know im not the best at it-" "No...you're fine Ace- and- thanks for trying to help- i should just try and relax- maybe take my mind off it for now????? " "See- thats the right way to think- " Lightning Sighed. "You're right..... uhg..... maybe i could check on Lapiz......... take a ride with her......... or something...." Ace Nodded. " Sounds good....... ill....probably just go find Spade or something...... " He added, shrugging a bit. Lightning jumped up again and ran to the door. "Kay! ill be back soon! alright! " She shouted as she ran out the door. Ace sighed a bit, looking around as though he didn't know what to do with himself before feeling a slight tug on his right boot, then he looked down to find the source of the tugging, which happened to be the Epitrix that he had brought home for Lightning. Ace's ear cocked to the side. " uh...hey- whats up little dude.... " Leon scrunched his muzzle and sat down on his haunches. " Dont speak to me as though im some cute little creature who only exists for the pleasure and happiness of an owner... " He huffed. His voice was somewhat light, not too deep, and with a slight gruff in the back of his tone. Ace jumped back, surprised. "You- WhAt?! " "i know...i know....i TalLlkkKK....yEeessS...i doooo.... actually......" The Epitrix puffed his chest out proudly and smirked. "An Epitrix can translate and speak any Language.... thank you...... " Ace rolled his eyes and released his body tension. " uh....whatever.........okay but like....why didnt you talk before...??? " " I really only find it necessary when its someone i ......trust- and you...mEhhHhHh...good enough......besides....you seem close with Lightning so- " Ace huffed a bit. " GooD EnoUgH...??..." Leon sighed. " WhAt..??? ive only known you a DaY....Anyways.... " He stretched a bit then hoped onto the bed, laying down while looking at Ace. " Whats all this commotion about something being a day away????" He asked, tucking his paws under him. Ace Hesitated for a moment. " Lightning is going to be crowned the Queen of Riverian here soon....... its a long story.... " "Queen huh??? FaNcY- what- is she getting married to the king??? or what- " Ace's snout wrinkled at the thought. "nO......actually....theres is no king....... " he huffed, crossing his arms and muttered to himself " and hopefully not for a while too....... " Leon tilted his head. "oh....soooo......is she of royal blood then????" "no...not that either......its....some prophecy thing...i dunno....... something about Queen of Light and such......" "oHHHhH- HeCk- shes the princess of liggghhhtttttt- should have just led with that.... " The Silver hedgehog rolled his eyes in response. "Sorry.....i guess.........enough about Lightning.... i wanna know yOuR story........how did you end up in that cage...? or in that shop..? " Leon Paused for a moment. "..... right....uh...........long...story short....... i ran away from my clan....annndddd....ended up alone in the forest........ some hunters got a hold of me.......and i was sold from one place...to the next...and to the next....... eventually the owner of that shop you found me in just left me there" -