Epilogue
"Let us welcome the Princess of Tamora Land, Princess Meliora Whitlock." Sandra announced loudly from the front. I immediately went down the stairs while smiling at the clapping mages. Vandel was waiting for me downstairs to be my escort and support towards my parents.
The students and citizens of Tamora are almost here. Mom revealed the truth to everyone, and they immediately accepted it. What is happening here in Tamora is spreading throughout Sylverian, and they know that the real Queen and Princess have returned.
Vandel carried me to the front. He immediately greeted Mom and Dad before returning to the front seat where the Elite was sitting.
Avalie waved at me while Eliora, Elara, Copelan, and Relm looked at me smiling. They also explained to them what was going on. There was nothing Elara could do because her mother was in prison by the Headmistress. And Avalie her mom is the Headmistress, she can't do anything against her so I understand them. They really felt sorry for what was happening to their parents. Kara also does not know what is happening; her mother did not say anything to her, so what she believed is that she is really Mom and Dad's daughter.
Avalie has also become a full-fledged Elite; it is one of her dreams, and she will not hesitate to wear the Elite uniform.
Dad also apologized to me. He really loved Kara so much, and he still loves her now. In fact, Kara lives in the palace together with the three of us. She has become part of the family and is still a Princess of Tamora.
I just listened to what my parents were saying in front and quietly sat here in the seat reserved for us. In fact, Kara had a seat here, but she chose to sit in the Elite seat.
The fun continued; there were people eating and dancing in the middle. I said goodbye to Mom and Dad to go to the elite seat. After arriving, I immediately sat down and got food.
I'm so hungry!
"You're not obviously hungry, Meliora!" Avalie laughed.
I didn't answer but just ate. Vandel shook his head at my side before filling my plate with food. I secretly smiled at what he did.
"It's a good thing I won't faint or be stunned when I see an Elite." Avalie laughed at them. I told them what happened on the first day of class. It wasn't a drama, it was a real scene.
"Don't pretend you're our fan, Avalie. It's scary! " Sandra answered her.
"Shut up Sandralita!" she snorted.
"Where's Drake?" I asked Avalie. I heard Vandel saunter over to my side.
"It's in the higher class seat, and he says he prefers it there!" Avalie answered me.
Drake, who has always followed Avalie, has been known to me for a long time. He used to give messages to Mom and me. He is also the owner of the big bird and the one who gave me the cure.
"Eat more." Vandel whispered to me. I just nodded at him and smiled.
The fun ended with a long message from Dad. He also called Kara and me to the front to officially introduce us as the Princess of Tamora. Even though she was not their real daughter, they still considered him theirs.
The Headmistress, Miss Violet, and former Queen Kara's mother are imprisoned under the palace for the sins they committed then and now. No one could open that prison. Mom did it for them herself.
And I hope this fun will continue. There were smiles on our faces as we waved to the departing guests. It's already too late at night and we need to rest because we have to go back to class tomorrow.
"Can I talk to you?" Kara said immediately after we arrived at the palace. I nodded to her and entered my room first while she followed me.
"What is it?" I asked and sat on the couch.
"I'm so sorry for what my Mom did to you and to your Mom." Kara bowed to apologize.
I held her hand and smiled. "It wasn't your fault. You're also a victim. You just felt sorry for me, and my mother is your other mother. We're sisters, right? "
She laughed, but there were tears in her eyes. "Y-yes. We're sisters. "
"Go back to your room; we'll leave early tomorrow." I said to her. She nodded and stood up. Before leaving, she hugged me and waved her hands.
Kara knows nothing. She didn't know what was happening and lived in the lie her mother made.
I brought her to the door and opened it. I even saw her enter her own room. I slowly closed my door, but before I could do it, Dad suddenly came looking at me with a smile.
I was surprised when he arrived, but I just smiled. "You and Kara seem to be okay." he suddenly said.
I smiled when he said, "She's just a victim just like me." I answered.
He sighed heavily, "I'm so sorry, Meliora..." he said weakly and looking at me kindly, "I didn't even know you before, I didn't even feel it. I'm sorry. "he said again.
I averted my gaze. This is the second time Dad has apologized to me, but I can feel his regret more now. I know he loves Kara and that will never change, and I also feel that he loves me as his daughter.
"I was very sad when I thought your mother had died, and I wanted nothing more than to give my child the love that she needed. I just didn't know that something was happening behind my back and I didn't know that-"
I suddenly grabbed Dad's shoulder and looked at him, "You don't need to explain Dad, I know... I know everything. We're fine, aren't we? Our life is fine now. " I answered him, smiling. "Do not cry." I added when I saw tears forming in his eyes.
He smiled and suddenly hugged me, "I love you, Meliora." I felt a tear forming in my eye, so I immediately stopped it before I cried, "I-I love you too, Dad." I answered weakly.
He let go of the hug and laughed. "Go to sleep, you'll be early tomorrow." she said.
I smiled, "Yes. "Good night, dad. " I answered before waving at him and entering my room. I looked at him and smiled before I closed the door.
I felt tired, so I went into the bathroom to change into pajamas. I need to rest because we have to leave early tomorrow. I immediately laid down on the bed and stared at the ceiling until I fell asleep.
We are now here in front of Mom as we sit in the seat reserved for us. She was the new headmistress of the academy, appointed by Dad, and she gladly accepted it.
"Do we still need to protect the princess?" Relm asked.
Sandra hit him. " Meliora can protect us even better! Just shut up!" she said and rolled her eyes. Relm couldn't do anything but sniffle.
"Just asking!"
Mom coughed to get our attention. We were staring at her, waiting for her to say something.Then she smiled. "Welcome back, Elites."
Because of what she said, we smiled at her in return. It is not like before that the mission of the Elites is to protect the Princess, but our new mission is to protect Tamora.
I sigh. Finally, I am home. What should I do next?