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It was time.
The crown on his head felt different than normal, but it was welcomed anyways. All of their planning and all they have gone through these past few months had led to this outcome, just like he had envisioned.
The people were waiting outside for him to come out. Still, he didn't know why but just the thought of climbing the set of stairs that led him to the grand balcony made him anxious. The whole server was waiting for Parrot to give his speech, to announce what was going to happen from here on out. He cleared his throat instinctively as Theo, his best friend and the one who had been by his side all this time, laid a hand on his shoulder in an attempt to comfort the other bird and soon to be king of the server.
The cockatiel hybrid couldn't believe this was happening so soon, just a week ago he was in a Law prison with no knowledge of what happened to Parrot after the explosion on the graveyard. Just a few days ago he and Parrot were fighting for their lives and now? Now they were like the heroes of the server, his friend would be king even if they joined for shit and giggles at first.
With a sigh Parrot started to go up the polished tuff stairs, decorated with accents of gold and glazed terracotta that were once a simbol of the law and now represented him, Parrot. The last hope, or that was what the others had taken to call him after they met on the Law castle in the middle of nowhere and discovered that Spoke was also arranging a revolution and searching for the bird hybrid. He thought back when Lettuce finally surrendered after they eliminated his whole army.
The conclusion of the vote, of all the people that fought just that same day, was to let LettuceK live, even if some wanted him dead, in prison for all that he has done. Parrot knew the lynx was in the wrong but he couldn't help but wonder if he himself would eventually let the power get into his head and end just like him. It wouldn't happen Theo reassured him in one of their preening sessions as they prepared, Parrot was a king now and probably needed to look as such.
The sky shone bright without any clouds in sight unlike the last few days that were full of storms and heavy rain while the resistance fought the remaining forces of the Law.
“And Parrot?” Theo’s voice interrupted him out of his stupor, the other’s voice sounded tight. He was near the middle of the stairs when he turned to stare at his best friend.
When he turned nothing could have prepared him for Theo’s look, the cockatiel gawked at him in admiration and astonishment. Parrot looked majestic, just like you would expect a ruler to look. His wings, finally preened after they got messed up on the prison, reflected the sunlight at the top of the stairs especially with the small gold decorations that were arranged in them. Theo raised his gaze to his best friend’s crown, it glinted with the sun, it was small but formal and fit Parrot incredibly well, just like he was always meant to win. If Lettuce looked at him now he would die in jealousy.
“Theo what?” he said laughing at the embarrassed flush on the other’s face, however the other quickly cleared his throat and exclaimed moving his hands around, “J- Just remember this doesn't mean you are the biggest bird bro!”
“Dude.” Parrot replied amused at his friend’s reaction. He paused when a thought appeared in his head, he went down a few steps of the stair, getting closer to his best friend. “I have got an idea..”
Theo hummed, “What is it Parot?”
“Well why dont y-” he started before the other’s words dawning on him, this kid bro. “That's not my name bro!” he exclaimed without any real heat behind it, just pure bickering like one wasn't the server’s monarch.
“Okay okay,” Theo laughed, lifting his hands up in defeat. “I'm sorry, Parrot.”
“Finally dude,” Parrot said, his voice sounded so done. He continued what he was trying to say before the other interrupted. “I was saying that you should come up with me…”
“What?...” Theo murmured, Parrot couldn't be implying that he wanted Theo to go up with him right? There was no way, he had no place up there.
“To the balcony,” Parrot repeated himself, and as if he could read Theo’s thoughts he added, embarrassed, “Just for protection, you know?”
The cockatiel scoffed out a laugh, but replied gleefully as the other bird hybrid came closer. “Of course, of course.”
“How could I not?” He said as Parrot grasped his hand firmly but never tight enough to hurt, just a pressure keeping both of them grounded in the moment.
The ruler guided his bodyguard up the stairs leading to the balcony where the people were waiting for them, where everyone was going to be waiting for them.
The people cheered as they reached the top and Parrot came forwards to wave at the people, Theo was just behind him examining everyone and everything but he would keep Parrot safe. His best friend was now the leader of the server and there were definitely people that wanted his place, or just wanted him gone, looks like Theo would have to work overtime.
A beaming smile took over Parrot’s face as he recognized familiar faces in the crowd, neither of the two birds thought any of them would show up, already knowing the outcome because they all fought together but it was welcome and it made him feel warm inside.
He turned his head to the side, just a bit, to see his best friend having the same reaction as him, this was all going to be very difficult but it was just how they liked things.