"Coronation"

Darius Hall (AI Interpretation)

**"Coronation"** is the 2nd episode of the 1st season of **Alternate Void: The Five Pillars**. It introduces elements of the Analeasian political system, along with the introduction of the Hatana Family, and other supporting characters. This is also the first instance of Marius' Violin being seen.

## Episode Guide

*The eyes of the world are on the coronation of Queen Olivia, with many important political guests coming for the occasion*

## Sypnosis

Just days following the funeral of her mother, Olivia sits in a dressing room and puts on her coronation gown. Josephine marvels at the design and comments how regal and professional the young queen will look taking the oath of the nation. Olivia smirks and mentions how the dress may seem professional, but she is more nervous than anything she has ever done in her life. Vincent comments how Olivia needs to ignore all the noise and focus on the coronation. Olivia already knew the answer, but asked if anyone would try to stop her, or even worse, kill her entirely. Vincent assured her the palace grounds are being watched over for the duration of the day, and that special agents of Analeas' intelligence agencies are also keeping a close eye for potential terrorist activies. Especially with the number of important guests in attendance.

James once again assures Gunther that if anything were to happen, he would happily take the reigns, all before Gunther tells the duke that nothing will happen to the new Queen on his watch. James commends his confidence but tells him to be on guard for anything unexpected. Xander wanders to the front of the castle where the palace guards looked shocked and wonder why he wasn't inside in the first place. He simply shrugs his shoulders and tells them he got ready in the residence and ate breakfast in there before making his way to the palace gates. Inside, he is greeted by many guests and people whom he had never seen in his life but claimed to have met him millions of times. He then waves down some friends from school and ensures everything is alright.

Olivia is instructed to begin the walk to the throne room, where all members of the Clarific Council, Minister's cabinet, and invited guests are said to be located. Olivia finally gives the go ahead for them to make their way to their seats before she proceeds. Olivia walks down the aisle of the throne room where the many guests sit seated. She glances in the balconies to see snipers looking around at every corner, where she simply shutters and continues to walk. She proceeds to the altar where the many members of the royal committee stand before her. The head of the Church of Analeas reads his statements, and asks Olivia to repeat the following phrases, pledging her loyalty to Analeas, and swearing to serve as a great servant to the world, and be a protector to this people. Upon being given the violin, Olivia feels a strange pulse flow through her as she echoes her final vows of allegiance, officially being crowned as the Queen of Analeas. The crowd then cheers and applauds for the new Queen, who remains uneasy given her newfound role and circumstances.

Later that evening, the guests stand in the grand ballroom where they interact with one another, or stand clear of everyone with their guards depening on their status. Olivia is seen talking to a man who introduces himself as Franceour Lawrence, President of Anastasia. He hopes that Analeas and Anastasia can not only remain allies in trade and political affairs, but that a personal friendship can develop between himself and the Queen. Although a little uneasy, Olivia assures President Lawrence that the relationship between the two nations will only grow. Visibly and mentally fatigued by all the guests, Vincent helps to get Olivia out of the spotlight for a little while by directing many of the guests to a major postcard signing. Olivia then walks over to find Henry, her boyfriend from school whom she hasn't seen since her mother's passing. Henry jokingly asks if Olivia also died with her mother, which she laughingly seemed to joke off, but assured him she would still have time to hang out with him. Henry mentions how although he will swear allegiance to her, he still finds it a little strange that his girlfriend is now the strongest woman in the world politically. Olivia just tells him that she hopes nothing really changes and that she can still live the life she once did, but she isn't really sure. Henry quickly apologizes and walks off to go meet with one of the members of the Clarific Council, whom he was shadowing for one of his jobs, as Olivia smiles.

Olivia meets uo with Xander, who can be seen speaking with a young man around Olivia's own age. Without a need a for introduction, Olivia knows the man as Camus Hatana, the son of Chancellor Hatana of the Clarific Council. Camus mentions how hes terribly sorry for the loss of Queen, and talks about how he was planning on tutoring Xander in house until he returned back to Artenshire Academy once he felt ready following Annabelle's death. Olivia could only thank him for all the work he did for Xander, even if Xander told her to shut up and stop embarrasing him. In the end, Camus mentions how he must be going, but would meet with them again in the near future. While Xander and Olivia stood and tried to make of the situation they were in, they tried to enjoy the party that had been put together for the coronation, only to be interuppted by both James and Vincent. James mentioned how once the "first decleration" was announced, he would have to return to Everettia. Olivia thanked him for his dedication and sacrifice, and mentioned how the world is better with brave souls like him. Vincent mentioned how shortly, the first decleration would ensue. and that Olivia was to be on the stage to make it happen. Vincent reminded Olivia that she needed to keep it simple, and that the opening of a new homeless shelter should suffice for the occasion.

As the rest of the room gathered and marvelled at Olivia in her coronation gown sitting at the table, she thanked everyone for attending and talked about how her reign would see a new era in Analeas, and the world. She talked about peace, security, and chances for everyone to be heard. She highlighted how her mother tried her best to serve the nation, and despite her methods, ultimately achieved quite a bit as queen. Olivia then goes on to mention how she isn't like her mother, and wants to be her own queen, and that is why her first decleration would be one to be remembered.

The room shoots into panic and chaos as the words leave Olivia's mouth: "The immediate removal of Analeasian forces from Bastille".