Adrianna was captivated by Selene who was standing in full glory in front of her. Selene had a halo all around her. From her crown radiance was exuding that was coming from the heaven and embracing the earth. The atmosphere was suddenly glowing with the light of her crescent shaped crown and the beam of rays that came out of her was shining bright. Adrianna went near her and looked at Selene with unblinking eyes. She kneeled in her presence not because she was forced to but because she wanted to. She wanted to surrender herself to her creator.
"My child…" said Selene as she lifted Adrianna holding her shoulders.
Adrianna looked into her eyes and became entranced. "Are you my mother?" she asked.
Selene smiled at her and holding her chin up replied, "My dear child, I have come here to give you my blessings for the future. You have been endowed a huge responsibility and it is up to you to carry this responsibility according to the best of your abilities. There are many tests to come in your life. I hope you walk through all of them as successfully as you have in the past. Just take care of yourself."
Adrianna suddenly remembered what that little boy told her. Even he warned her of the future. What was it in the future that she got a warning twice?
"Thank you mother," replied Adrianna wanting to hug her creator badly. A tear dropped from her eyes.
Selene wiped that tear and said, "If I will embrace you, I will embrace you once and for all. You will never be able to return to your world."
Adrianna smiled, "Embrace me mother. I have been waiting for you from so long."
Selene smiled again. "No child. You have a long way to go. You have to lead many people in this world," she said and wiped another tear from her eyes. "What would you want for your special occasion Adrianna? I want to grant you a wish."
"I am blessed with your presence mother… there is nothing I wish for except that you stay here forever…"
Selene laughed softly. "Adrianna, I would love to stay with my children, but I have duties to perform as do you."
"There is nothing I want mother, I have everything…" Adrianna said once again.
Selene beamed at her creation. She kissed her forehead and whispered something in her ears. Adrianna was wide eyed when she heard it.
In the next moment Selene stepped on her chariot and pulled the reigns of her horses. The moon chariot leaps in the air and vanished from there.
The bright light around Adrianna dispersed in thin air. She kept looking in the direction of the chariot. It was Dmitri who came to her and wrapped her shoulders in his arms. "Let's go Adri, the ceremony has to be finished."
Everyone present over there was shocked with the occurrence in front of them. It was the most beautiful event of their life, something they would tell their children and grandchildren. However, next day miraculously everyone had forgotten about what happened with Adrianna that night.
The ceremony continued until the wee hours of the morning. Adrianna and Dmitri were very tired by then. They left the Palace Gardens once all the guests had left and then straight away headed to their bedroom. Both of them changed and dozed off.
It was one of the most important days' of Adrianna's life.
The couple woke up late in the afternoon. They took a bath and went out. Cora and Ed were sitting over there in the main hall.
Cora smiled at Adrianna and said, "I will be going back to the werewolf realm but you have to come there. It is important that you be introduced at the queen of the Wizard Kingdom."
Ed backed Cora and said, "Yes, that's right Adrianna. You must go there. Also you must go to the human realm. Dr. Saiko will take care of you. You have to meet and know every important person over there. You must start thinking of forming alliances. Go and meet Isidorus to form your cabinet of ministers."
Adrianna eyes became wide as a football when she heard what all she was supposed to do. "I can't do all that today!"
Ed sighed and shook his head. "You need to start soon Adri!"
"From tomorrow. Today I am going to rest for the day," she replied with a pout.
"Okay… I will be leaving for my inn today in the evening. Fleur will be creating the portal for me," informed Ed. He had come to watch his granddaughter's final stage of the competition and he ended up watching becoming the queen of the Wizard Kingdom. All he wanted now was to meet Kayla and Reinjie…
Adrianna retorted, "You are not going anywhere grandfather. I can take care of you properly." She just didn't want to lose him again. "Also you have to meet Kayla and Reinjie." She had read his mind.
"I will be meeting Kayla today, and will meet Reinjie some other time…" replied Ed. Then he grinned at her and replied, "It is essential that I go there, child. Mun is waiting for me." Suddenly he remembered what Mun had asked him to convey, "By the way, Mun said that he would have married you, if you belonged to his species and that Dmitri isn't the best match for you. He feels that he is better, but cannot accept you."
Dmitri looked at Ed with narrowed eyes and gritted teeth as if he was looking at Mun. "Tell him that he better remain in his senses or I shall come and rip his limbs apart!"
Adrianna laughed loudly at Dmitri. Then she looked at Ed and said, "Grandfather, tell him that I am honored that he considered me." She couldn't help laughing at Mun too. He had helped her during the second stage of the competition so much.
"So when will you come to the Werewolf Realm, Dmitri? You are needed there now," asked Cora.