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CHAPTER 19


There were no more tears. Only cheering and laughter. The girls tackled me to the ground again. They were more than happy to see that I was staying.

Larian stood then. We was serious and a sincere smile came across his face. "I've told him this, but Brandon has earned my respect!" he said. Everyone looked up in shock almost. Except me of course. "Yes, he has! And I decree that since he and Anarya have grown so fond and close to each other that he should marry her and not me!" Larian announced.

This was an even bigger shock to me this time as well! There was even a small gasp among the room. I got to my feet and helped up the girls too. I glanced at Anarya who was blushing fiercely. She slipped her hand into mine and squeezed.

"Are you serious Larian? Is that what you want? You want me to be happy?" asked Anarya. She and probably everyone else thought it was one of his stupid jokes.

The boy stepped down from his chair and walked up to us. he putnhis hand on my shoulder and sighed. "I don't deserve her! Not at all! But you, my friend, deserve nothing more! I will change my ways and hand her to you!" he said.

"Thanks, man!" I replied. Then we hugged for like two seconds. I know. After that I thought I just had a gay moment. But I got over it. Then I turned to Anarya and looked into her glossy light brown eyes. "Do you want to?" I asked. I wasn't in any real hurry or anything.

She looked down for a while, pondering and thinking on the question that would change her life forever. She hugged me and answered, "When?" and smiled a more beautiful smile than all the others. Everyone cheered again and this time, the HP stood.

"I shall make the arrangements at once! This is a glorious day, it is!" he laughed. We all got up and left the room. I was taken to a part of the palace I had yet to explore. They put me in a room with the HP. The room was dim and the light came from a blue glow on the walls.

"What is this room?" I asked.

"This is a purification chamber!" he explained. He told me to sit on a rug which had small white disks surrounding it. "The process will take but a minute or so. To marry Lady Anarya, you must be one of us!" he continued.

"OK, I'm ready when you are!" I said quickly sitting down.

He chuckled and said, "I see you are eager! Let us begin!" he said. "Clear your mind and relax!" he whispered before he began to softly chant.

The little disks began to glow and shake. They rose off the ground and began to spin around me faster and faster! They reflected off the wall and the walls glowed birghter and brighter until...FLASH!! A flash like a thousand cameras filled the room.

"There! The task is complete! Now you are a Cantharian citizen and able to marry Lady Anarya!" he informed me. We both stood and walked out of the room where three maids waited. They bowed to us and the HP gave a slight nod. "Prepare him for the wedding!" he commanded.

"Wow! This all going so fast! Well, this is easy compared to all the things I've been doing!" I thought as they rushed me down the halls. They measured me up and down, across and diagonally. "What exactly am I being measured for?" I asked hoping anyone would answer.

Maid one answered while keeping busy, "For your garments! First is the ceremony, then the parade which is led throughout the entire galaxy! All five planets of Cantharia! Finally, your coronation to royalty!"

"So how long does that all take?" I asked. It was already making me tired!

The third maid could tell by my tone and laughed. She replied, "Oh about five or so days! The garments should arrive early tomorrow morning!"

The second one was the one to gently guide me down the hall for dinner. They took me to the dining room and went on their way. I was econd to arrive at the table.

"Well hello!" Rena greeted.

"Hey!" I said hugging her.

She looked at me and smiled. Tears filled her eyes. "Kirsomis sent word home! He is returning safely in a matter of days! Thank you! Thank you, Brandon!" she cried. She wiped her eyes and hugged me again.

Dinner was an even bigger feast than usual. Everyone ate their fill and had a great time! The night was restless and I barely slept. The morning came and I was ready. Mentally at least. I still had to get dressed and stuff. A few servants came and brought me my suit.

A suit was right! It was a suit of armor! The armor was the color of pearl and trimmed with gold. It was surprisingly lightweight and only a helmet was missing. There was not one included with it thankfully. We were in the same room as where I was being judged. Anarya walked through the decorated room up to me and the HP. She had a sky blue long flowing dress on and a little tiara like Rena's.

She was like a totally different girl! She was like an angel who won Miss Multiuniverse! We stood face to face as the HP recited the ceremonial binding thingy. I don't think either of us were listening to what he was saying. We were only thinking about each other.

After it was over, we traveled the galaxy announcing our marriage. I like it here. And it was all because of a wish!


THE END!!!

Thank you for reading! Love all you guys for your patience with me! I had a hard time with the ending!