A/N: Sorry for taking so long to do Chapter 3 everyone but I've been in college and on top of that was suffering from Writer's block, but I finally managed to finish it. Thanks to those who'd been reading.
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Chapter III.
Adapting to
Earth
On Fraidel, burials were either private or public. Royal burials were different. First, there was a private memorial service for the family, then the actual burial took place where the entire clan was invited. Also, each clan buried their dead in different manors. With the Water Dragon Clan, they lowered their human loved ones, who were encased in a water based casket, into the closest river to the bottom. The dragons were burned to ashes and then scattered onto the river. In all clans, it was customary for dragons to be cremated. What they did with the ashes was what distinguished the clans. So on the day of the burial, the late King Tristian and his son, Lord Niron, were lowered into the river. It was a quiet event like all burials. Only this time there was an air of anxiety as to who did this atrocity. After the burial was over, everyone went home. They got ready for the coronation.
The next day, around midday, the coronation took place in the main courtyard. Even though the mood was lighter, the public was not as cheerful as they usually were at such occasions. Torrence stepped out into the courtyard. He was garbed in his finest. Since all rulers were Dragoons, Torrence wore his Dragoon formal attire which was a combination of dragon scale armor and robes. His clothing was a combination of blues and greens. What he didn't have was his sword with him. That's because he was going to receive his father's sword along with the Water scepter that had the Water Stone on it. This stone was one of the stones that originated from the Moonstone. After Torrence walked up to Ankor, he knelt before him on one knee. Ankor always presided over coronations and royal weddings in all clans. Ankor smiled gently at Torrence before turning to the servant who was carrying a cushioned pillow with the king's crown on it. Taking the crown, Ankor placed it on Torrence's head. The crown was made out of gold with sapphires and rare blue diamonds on it. Ankor handed Torrence the king's sword and Torrence slid it into his sheath. After that Torrence received the Water scepter from Ankor. Ankor announced Torrence as the leader of the Water Dragon Clan. Torrence was actually pretty young for a king cause in some clans, including Torrence's, male heirs didn't become rulers until they were thirty. If it was female, than it was twenty-five years. As soon as Torrence was introduced, he stood up and greeted his people as the humans cheered and the dragons roared.
There was a feast afterwards. It was amazing how quickly the castle staff prepared it on such short notice. It didn't last too long after sundown. Just as the evening stars began to come out, Torrence headed up to his new chambers. The king's chamber had a parlor before opening up into the main bedroom. There were two other rooms connected to the main bedroom. These were the changing rooms; one for the king, and one for the queen. The bed probably took up a quarter of the main bedroom cause it was a four poster bed. Facing it was a large fireplace with two armchairs in front of it. When Torrence entered the chamber, he went into his changing room and the few servants there helped him out of his attire before Torrence dismissed them. He changed into more casual clothing before starting to get ready for his trip to Earth. Amongst the things he was bringing was several things for Galeena. He couldn't wait to meet her. Torrence looked up when he heard a knock on his door from the main parlor.
"Come in."
He was surprised to see Daphene come in.
"Hello Daphene." he greeted with a smile.
"Torrence, before you go, I'd like to give you something."
She brought a hand from behind her back and held out a small box to Torrence. Torrence took it and opened it up. Inside was a ring. The band was made out of silver and it had a blue diamond on with two pearls on each side. Torrence recognized it immediately. The ring was given to the eldest son to give to his wife.
"I can't take this Daphene. Niron gave this to you."
"Because it's tradition. You are now king, Torrence. The ring goes to the eldest son. You are now the eldest. Besides, Niron gave me something far more precious than that ring. He gave me his heart and child. You should give this to the one you will marry. And . .seeing that ring on my finger will not help me move on. I want to try to remember the good times. So please, take it."
Torrence nodded, "Very well Daphene. Are you sure?"
"Yes. I do hope you find what you are looking for." Daphene told him whole-heartedly before tipping on her toes to kiss him on the cheek.
She left him to his own thoughts. Torrence stood for a moment and looked at the tiny box. He thought about Galeena. He'd never thought about marriage before. He would have to now. Kings were expected to get married and start producing children as soon as possible so the line would continue. He hoped that Galeena would be able to come here. She had to, but Torrence knew he would never force her. Torrence certainly knew that she was the one. Although he only met her in dreams, he knew that there would be no other. Taking a deep breath, he put the tiny box with the rest of his stuff.
Soon Ankor came in wearing very strange clothes. At least, Torrence thought they were strange. Ankor laughed at Torrence's expression.
"This is considered normal on Earth, at least part of the Earth we're going." the mage said before looking at Torrence's clothes.
"Just as I thought. I am going to have to change them, as well as the ones you're wearing. I am going to give you something to put them in too." commented Ankor before changing Torrence's clothes with his magic.
Turning to Torrence he changed his attire. He was now wearing tanned colored pants, a brown belt, and forest green shirt. It felt pretty comfortable.
"I'm going to change your hair as well. Where we are going, people don't generally have blue hair." added Ankor before changing the warrior's dark blue hair into dark brown.
It was still long. Torrence looks at himself in the mirror. He looked different. He thought he looked good too. Ankor watched his reaction with amusement.
"Oh! One more thing, you are going to need these things." said Ankor before handing Torrence some extra necessities.
"I'll teach you about them while we're on Earth. Place the cards in here." instructed Ankor before giving him an object called a wallet.
"It's called a wallet. You place it in your back pocket. It's that little patch on the rear of your trousers." he explained.
Torrence did as Ankor instructed.
"One last thing, a first name and a last are required. On Earth, I am Henry Ankor. You'll be Torrence Bronson. Most people who know you will address you by your first name. Others will address you by your last name by calling you Mr. Bronson. Now, any questions or comments?" asked Ankor.
"Yes, this is not going to be easy." commented Torrence.
Ankor laughed before they got his belongings and headed out.
When the two make it outside, Torrence's family were waiting for them. They looked very surprised. Their dragon partners were there as well.
"Is that you Torrence? You look different." commented Meridian.
"This is only temporary. I will miss you all. I'll be back sooner than you think. Until then, Searon, you're in charge of the household, and Titus, you're in charge of the Dragoons." ordered Torrence.
Both Searon and Titus nodded. Suddenly, Verdius sobbed and rushed over to Torrence before knocking him down.
"Verdius!" growled both Skyro and Cerulos.
Verdius reluctantly backed off.