(Heyo! Hope yall are enjoying this story so far :3 I know I am UwU anyway we're almost at the end of season 2 and I'm really excited how the finale will end! Get ready for some twists and turns...this one and the next chapter are gonna be LOOOOOOOONG)

(Kipo's POV)

Wolf made sure no one was present as she turned to us "I'm glad (Y/n)'s OK". I explained it all not just about (Y/n), but about the truth behind my mom and Dr. Emilia. Benson threw his arms up "So, it was Dr. Emilia the whole time?!" I sadly nodded my head.

My dad spoke up "If she rescues the people from the burrow-" "She'll turn everyone into mute-hating weirdos, just like her." I finished for him. Dave opened his mouth to speak "Mm-mm-MM! I knew I didn't like her. I saw the twisted soul that lives beneath the surface, and I said, "Benson, that is an evil woman."

Benson gave him a disbelieving look "Dave! That did not happen. Quit yo lying." I redirected their attention back to me "OK, guys, I don't have much time. You go stop Dr. Emilia from getting to the coronation." I pounded my fist into my hand as I gave them a fierce expression.

"By any means necessary." Dave gave a mischievous evil smile as he rubbed his hands together "Oh, you mean fight dirty. Yeah, we can do that." He then starts picking up rocks one by one from the ground.

Benson let out an exasperated sigh "Dave, always with the rocks. WE AIN'T THROWIN ROCKS AT DR. EMILIA." He then gestured to me "Kipo, aren't you coming?" I rub the side of my arm "I'm not leaving (Y/n) here...plus, Scarlemagne's kind of opened up to me."

I begin lowering my voice "I mean, he really told me a lot of personal stuff and--" Wolf interrupted me "Oh, you're gonna stay here with (Y/n) and exploit his weaknesses together for when we have to fight him." She said with a menacing smile on her face.

I smiled nervously at her "Yep, you guessed it." Dave then hands me a handful of rocks "Here. You take these." All of a sudden we gasped as we see Wolf stiffen as she looks around the corner and whispered that someone was coming.

The group disbanded as I watch Wolf, Benson and Dave go back into the tunnel they made and I stood back into place in front of my dad's cell as one of Scarlemagne's nobles come running to me.

He stopped in front of me "Hey, Scarlemagne wants you to join him and (Y/n) in the food court. He said, and I quote, "No one goes to the bathroom for that long." I scowl at him as I lifted my heavy dress.

"Have YOU ever tried to go in one of these dresses? It takes a long time." He grabbed my arm as he dragged me to the food court. I turn back to see my friends pop their heads out as I gave them wink followed by a smile as I turn to face forward.

Hopefully the plan works.

I'm counting on you guys..

(Ten minutes ago)

(Y/n's POV)

I gazed at my friendship bracelet I had on my wrist. Remembering the days I shared with them. All the good and bad times we went through. It feels like an eternity since we have been together.

I got up from my bed only to hear a knock coming from outside my door. I make my way to open it and see Gerard on the other side. "Excuse me for disturbing you, my lady, but Scarlemagne wishes you to join him in the food court." He bowed his head at me as he waited for my answer.

I nodded "Tell him I'll be there shortly." He nodded in approval and left. I closed the door as I give a heavily sigh while leaning my back against the door. I walked to my bed and kneeled down on the floor. I bent to look under it as I reached my hand to grab what I had almost forgotten.

My outfit I made along with the purple scarf I've kept all these years. A bit of dust covered them as I brushed it off. As I stare at my clothes it had me thinking back to what Kipo said to me earlier.

I smile to myself as I embraced my scarf as if it were the first time I was holding it. Afraid of it flying away I kept my grip on it as small tears left my eyes.

I placed my clothes back under my bed and got to dust myself off as I walked to my door and left the room. The flashback hit me as I remembered my conversation with Kipo..

(Flashback: After the argument)

I didn't want to believe what Lio said, but in the back of my mind I knew it was my fault and I couldn't change it.

I sat there on my bed as I hugged my pillow with tear stains covering it. I just couldn't handle this and with Hugo's story it was even more infuriating than I thought it'd be.

A knock was heard as I lifted my head up and yelled "Who is it?" I was surprised to hear it was Kipo, so I let her in. She sat on the edge of my bed as she tried to comfort me.

"Hey, I know my dad said a lot of mean things to you, but he didn't mean any of them. He wasn't trying to upset you or anything it's just that you were kinda putting him on the spot and he got pressured."

She placed her hand on my shoulder "I know you aren't responsible for your parents' death. Some things are just beyond our control and all we can do is move forward and keep our heads held high."

I smiled at her as she smiled back and we hug it out for a bit. I let go of her as I broke the silence. "Still not gonna forgive him right away. He hurt Hugo too and I can't forgive him for that...at least not now."

She nodded her head "That's fair. So, on the subject...you never really told me what happened to your parents other than that they died. But, you don't have to if you don't want to!" Waving her hands frantically in the air all I could do was chuckle at her politeness.

So I told my story to her about how they died and how it changed with me surviving on the surface after all these years. Her face looked completely shocked and amazed at my story that I had to get her to stop bouncing on the bed.

Wanting to calm her down I thought of something else that might help. I spoke calmly "You know..you remind me of him sometimes." That got her to stop as she looked at me puzzled "Who's he?"

I waved my hand "Someone I met in my younger days. The way you're wanting to change the world...it-...it just reminds me of how he wanted the same thing." Her smile brightened as she held on to my hands.

"Then let's do everything we can to make it come true! On behalf of him and me having the same goal I promise I'll do everything in my power to achieve it." She then gave me a serious expression "Will you help me, (Y/n)?"

I look down at my bed as it had my clothes underneath it and then I stared at my door and my dress as I thought about Hugo.

As much as I wanted Hugo to be happy I couldn't see him ruling over the world we're trying so hard to change. I don't want to let him or Liam down, but I can't pick both. I had to choose..

If I chose Hugo then I'd be ruling alongside him and become Empress, but deep down I know it's wrong to live this way...but hey, at least I'll be with the love of my life.

If I chose Liam and decide to carry out his and Kipo's goal to create peace and harmony amongst humans and mutes then everything my friends and I have done, all that hard effort will finally pay off. I'll be accepted from the world and stand proud by what I did.

The only thing is...if Hugo's still gonna be in the picture or not.

I only pray that he comes around, but right now I have to make a decision.

I look up at Kipo as I give her a determined smile "I will help you!"

(End of Flashback)

I managed to find Scarlemagne seated at the table where instead of sweets were now covered with a boardgame he brought out. Noticing me in the court he stood up from his chair as he waved to me "(N/n)! Do come sit with me."

He scooted out a chair next to him as I sat down while he scooted me back in. "What's the occasion?" I asked him as he sat back down "Oh, I just thought you'd like to join in on the fun as my dear sister will be joining us as well."

My head perked up "Well...let's hope she makes a better opponent than me." I laughed slightly embarrassed that I still wasn't very good at the game even to this day.

My face flushed with shades of red as I felt Scarlemagne's arms wrap around me as he cuddled me. "My (N/n) ..nothing in the world is more better than you~" He whispered in my ear as he gave a slight peck on my cheek. Which made my situation even WORSE.

GOD WHY DOES HE HAVE TO DO THINGS LIKE THAT AT A TIME LIKE THIS?!?

I playfully pushed him away as I didn't want him to see my blush to which he probably already did. Hearing him laugh was enough to make me smile as I joined in with him and we began talking about things to pass the time until we heard Gerard come with Kipo.

"Thank you, Gerard....now go away." He shooed him off and gestured the seat across from him "Come sit down with us, Kipo! I'd like to play a game if that's alright with you." She nodded as she made her way to her chair and we both gave a quick wave to each as Scarlemagne begins to explain the rules.

(After a brief explanation)

"So, do you understand how to play the game?" He asked Kipo as she gave us an unsure expression. I turn to Scarlemagne "I told you these rules were too complex!" He scoffed at me "Well forgive me for wanting to make this game exciting and challenging!"

"Do I look like I got the brains for this?!" I yelled playfully at him. He held onto my cheeks as he squished them, making me pucker my lips "Aww, then maybe we should make it a junior edition. Hmm?" He said in a cute childlike way.

I slapped his hand away as I shoved him slightly. "Jerk." I said to him as we started laughing until Kipo spoke up. "AWWWW! You guys are so cute!" She cheered happily at us as we looked away from each other clearly embarrassed. Both our faces were a blushing mess.

Scarlemagne coughed as he cleared his throat "Now, then. Shall we start the game?" We nodded our heads as he started the game.

(Fifteen minutes later..)

Scarlemagne sat there triumphantly as he raised his fists. "A valiant effort, Kipo, but you're too late. I will become Corn Dog King!" He laughed as he moved his candle piece further into the middle of the board.

"Uh-uh-uh, not so fast!" Kipo interrupted as we both looked at her. "While you were sacrificing your army to burn my corn fields, I snuck into your farm..." she then moved her purple cup piece I picked out for her and moved it in front of his piece to knock it down.

She lifted the cup that had the pink feathers "and started a revolt with the farmers. So, actually I win! Muah-ha-ha-ha!" I laughed as she grabbed the corn dog crown, showing it off as she sang about how she's the winner.

I look to my left to see Scarlemagne go quiet and asked if he was ok. Kipo took notice of this and immediately put the crown back down as she smiled nervously.

Scarlemagne took the crown "I like this game." He placed it back on Kipo's head "Because..of the strategy and the manipulation you have to do..in order to claim victory upon this piece of cardboard game...that absolutely doesn't benefit us at all in our reality... and yet we do it because it's fun tormenting others in competition?"

I said to him as I laid my head down on his shoulder. His laugh at my little joke made it all the more fun as we giggled until he turned to Kipo. "What made you think of it?" He asked questionably trying to keep a stern face.

I, on the other hand tried to keep from bursting out with more laughter as I drank more from my wine glass.

To answer your question, yes I did order something with a little buzz to get my mind off things.

Even though I'm not much of a drinker since I just started, and this could be the wine talking, but...

WHY AM I LAUGHING SO MUCH

"Oh, um, just wanted to blow off some steam. You seemed so stressed, pacing around and yelling at Gerard." I suddenly leaned in to the table "Do YOU know...how fun...it is to yell at the b..big guy...?" I turn my head around and see him resting on a tree behind us.

"Oi, Gerry! Get me some more...delicious wine you...FAT APE." It seemed I didn't yelled loud enough because that big buffoon was still asleep. Scarlemagne carefully took the empty wine glass from my hand. "Alright, that's enough wine for you, dear."

"Aww..." I frowned sadly as he seated me, making sure I didn't hurt myself myself. He hummed to himself "That reminds me." He yelled out "Gerard!" As the big orangutan fell out of the tree and I couldn't help but to laugh at his recklessness.

Ooohhh....his name was Gerard?

.....

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..

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I could've sworn it was Gerry..

"The mute gangs will be arriving first thing in the morning. Is everything ready for them?" He smiled as he played with his candle piece and put it back down. Gerard saluted him "Yes sir, Scarlemagne, sir!"

"Excellent." Scarlemagne smiled but soon turned into a scowl "And if I catch you yawning at our coronation, I will drop you from the sky!" He yelled as he faced him. I look over to see Gerard's expression which was priceless as I made a few giggles here and there.

"Now, get some rest." With that Gerard left and now it was just us three again. Kipo seemed a little distraught "Have you ever maybe thought about not doing that?" She asked him "Torturing Gerard?" Scarlemagne said with a bright smile as he laughed. "No, I enjoy it very much. We both do, right?"

He turned to me and I looked at Kipo as I shrugged my shoulders "He's not wrong." Kipo shook her head as she took off the crown. "No, I mean the whole coronation thing."

Uh-oh...

My head still might've been fuzzy but even at this moment I knew she shouldn't be talking about this.

Not now.

"What if you just invited everyone over for a party? And let all the humans go." She asked with a small smile. While I tried to maintain mine on my face I cleared my throat loud enough to try and get her attention.

Once she noticed I quickly widened my eyes as I shook my head slowly at her to let her know she should stop. "You're joking, right? What is power without someone to rule?" Scarlemagne spoke as he held up his crown with both hands.

"Besides, this is what I've wanted my whole life." My smile faltered as I look at him "Your...whole life..? But..." He immediately noticed my sad expression and frowned as well, but didn't say anything. Kipo then says the sentence we both were wanting to say to him.

"I doubt this is what Hugo wanted." All of a sudden he startled both of us by slamming his crown on the table and I watched him lean over as he spoke hoarsely to her. "All he wanted was a hug, support and his stupid star blanket."

This time I stood up from my chair "Need I remind you, I was the one that made that stupid blanket for you in the first place you idiot!" Scarlemagne growled as he towered over me "Watch your tone, (Y/n)..."

I wasn't scared by his intimidation at all and decided to go up to his face as my eyes began to change again. "MAKE ME." I said to him in a confidently.

He blinked in surprise for a few seconds before squinting his eyes at me. "I will NOT have this conversation with you." "But I want to!" I yelled at him as I pointed my finger on his chest.

"So, all the times we spent together living under and above the surface meant NOTHING to you?! Was Hugo too much of an embarrassment for you to even cherish and carry on the things HE LOVED?!"

He swat my hand away as he pointed at me "Hugo was a weak meaningless coward who instantly became crushed by the world around him. If it weren't for me, he would've withered away being stomped on by those who exploited him!"

Kipo raised her hand up "Can I say some-" "NO!" We both yelled at the same time. She immediately put her hand back down. I faced Scarlemagne again.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I fought to keep them in. "What about me?! I was there for him, I was there for you! Don't you remember the days we spent together? Hugo wasn't a coward, he was someone who I could talk to! He was a kind, thoughtful person who was an artist that could play the piano."

He grew quiet as I continued "That Hugo...was who I fell in love with. He was my everything and more so..." I gripped on to his coat as tightly as I could until my hands were shaking. I raised my voice "WHY ARE YOU BLOCKING HIM OUT?!"

"BECAUSE HE COULDN'T SAVE YOU!"

I gasped as my tears stopped and my eyes reverted back to normal. I hadn't noticed he gripped onto my shoulders as well, his arms shaking slightly. He lowered his head as he spoke in a low tone "I blamed him every single day after that accident. If he was strong enough you would've never fell....and I wouldn't have been alone."

He dropped his arms and looked up at me with a stern face "That is why I blocked him out. You don't know how terrible it was for me, (Y/n)...unlike you, I knew nothing of the surface and what was to come."

He turned his back on us as he turned his head and spoke aloud to both of us. "When I'm crowned emperor, that pathetic wretch Hugo dies." And then he walked away and I sat back in my chair thinking about what he said.

I can't believe he still blamed himself because of that..

I...I need to go talk to him.

I looked up at Kipo who didn't have the words and I decided to speak up. "I think we both know deep down he still loves that blanket...Kipo, I think you should make it for him." Kipo looked surprised "Me? Are you sure?" I nodded at her "I think he needs to know that I'm not the only one who cares a lot for him."

Her smile grew as she nodded in approval "I'll go tell my dad and see if he can help out! What are you gonna do in the meantime?" I looked over my shoulder at the direction he walked off and turned back around. "I'm gonna have a talk with him."

We both left the table and I headed to where Scarlemagne was going, but I couldn't find him anywhere. Turning a corner I found Lemieux relaxing herself as I approached her. She immediately sees me and straightens herself a bit before shyly waving to me.

"Is there something you need, (Y/n)?" She asked me as I waved back "Have you seen Scarlemagne around here? I'm looking for him." She nodded her head eagerly and pointed outside. "He's gone out, but I believe he went to go sit on his royal bench. He seemed agitated.."

I sighed heavily as I thanked her and said goodbye, making my way outside to the gardens and finally see him sitting alone mumbling to himself. I put on a strong face as I marched myself to him yelling out his name.

"Look at me, Scarlemagne!" He flinched at the sudden closeness of my voice as I stand in front of him, eyes watery to the core as I began talking. "You may be right about one thing. I have lived on the surface.."

I pointed at myself this time as I raised my voice a bit higher "But you think you're the only one in the world who had a rough life to begin with?? Not only did I had to watch both my parents sacrifice their lives for mine, I had to witness my very first friend be murdered by that psychotic evil woman and then having to keep it a secret for the sake of my own LIFE!"

Scarlemagne didn't say anything as I lowered my hand "Before I even met you, Lio, Song...and him..I've never felt more alone the day I lost everything." I knelt down in front of him as I caressed his face.

"And after what Emilia did to me that day we escaped I lost my belief in believing there would be anyone else in the entire world who's just like me...and gone through the things I've had to live with every single day..."

The silent ambiance filled in the air around us as Scarlemagne took in a deep breath gazing down at me with a sad expression on his face. I gently pulled back my hands as I stood up slowly looking down at him.

"Until I met Kipo." A tear rolled down my cheek I spoke softly at him as I balled my hands into fists. "I just want there to be a chance for me to finally stop running from myself and..maybe accept this new change for once...for me."

Scarlemagne stood up as he embraced me as gasped slightly at his sudden action. He sounded hesitant for a moment before speaking "(Y/n)...Isn't it enough that the "me" right now accepts you just the way you are..?"

I broke away from the hug as I look down at the ground. "No...it's not." I then felt his hand lift my chin up so that I was looking at him. It seemed like forever when we stared into each other's eyes as if time itself had stopped completely.

He leaned down slowly closer to my face as our noses touched. I thought he would've stopped there, but he began tilting his head as I could feel his breath touch my skin. Our eyes begin to close as we feel the sudden sensation of our lips together.

It felt magical.

We continued to kiss for a few more seconds before I broke it off to catch my breath. "Wow" was all I could say at the moment before Scarlemagne chuckled at our little session. "What a crazy pair we are, hm? Both with traumas that would forever scar us and yet we found each other~"

"I guess so...but anyway I should probably get some rest now. You should too." I tried to walk off, but Scarlemagne caught my hand and I turn to face him. "I know this isn't something you want to hear right now, and our time is drawing near but you need to make a choice."

He smiled gently at me "I hope you pick the right one." Letting go of my hand as I nodded at him I walked off to my room and laid down. Today was yet another stressful day and what Scarlemagne had said to me really bothered me.

I was gonna have to make a choice.

I thought I knew for sure I wanted to side with Kipo, but...

Am I doing the right thing..?

(The Next Morning)

I got up as usual and fixed myself up. We still had time before the coronation and I wanted to talk with Kipo beforehand. I left my room to go to the main court to see if her and Lio were there already with the present.

I hear a sudden commotion and ran up ahead to holding my dress up to see...

Gasp..!

Oh great...

The Mod Frogs.

"This is for destroying our home!" The leader of the Mod Frogs, aka Mrs. Sartori shouted as Kwat spun her weapon while Harris had his tongue ready. I stepped in as I grabbed a hold of the leader's tongue as she aimed it at Kipo and Lio.

I pulled it back as I used all my power to swing her around me and threw her far away from us. "Nice to see you again Tori! Came back for another beating, huh?" Kipo did the same trick but with Harris as she threw him into Kwat who almost ran into Mrs. Sartori before she dodged it.

I then noticed she changed targets and was going for Lio who was defenseless and I quickly ran over to him as fast as I could and tried to block her incoming tongue, but instead got struck in the eye as I tripped backwards and landed on my back.

I groaned as the sudden pain from my eye started to sore and I carefully held my hand over it. Luckily Kipo managed to tie all the Mod Frogs so that they wouldn't hurt us anymore and ran to my aid along with Lio.

"You alright, (Y/n)?" Kipo asked me as I tried sitting up "Yeah, I'm OK." Lio looked at my clothing and rubbed the back of his head "You may want to consider changing.." I looked at him confused as I stare down at my dress.

He was right. It was completely torn, dirtied and ruined.

There goes all my hard work....

"What is the meaning of this?!" We all hear from above us as Scarlemagne appeared on the top of the stairs. He immediately jumped down and notices me on the ground. He rushed to my side as he examined me and asked me if I was OK.

I told him I was and that I came to the court room to find her Lio being attacked by the Mod Frogs. Scarlemagne understood this and got up from the floor and spoke directly to Lio. "So, why are you out of your cage?!"

Kipo frantically runs up to them "I know this looks bad, but I broke my dad out to come talk to you." Scarlemagne didn't seem to believe it and got out his pheromone bottle and sprayed it on Lio's face.

"And don't hold back the truth." He finished as we watched Lio become hypnotized as he began explaining everything that has happened. "We were coming to see you. I didn't think it was a good idea, but she really believes in you. They both do."

He gestured to the two of us as I see Scarlemagne widened his eyes. "And then these frogs attacked us. But they both beat them...easily. Until the leader struck her tongue and hit (Y/n) in the eye in order to save me. The fight ruined her dress sadly. I really liked it. Both these girls are amazing."

"Aww.." Me and Kipo said together as we listened more to what he had to say. "They can do anything. Even show me how wrong I've been." Scarlemagne questioned him "About what?" "About how I gave up on you."

Lio...he-he finally admitted it!

Scarlemagne seemed taken back by his words. "I shouldn't have. I'm sorry it took Kipo and (Y/n) to point it out." Kipo hugged her dad as Scarlemagne came up to me and carefully picked me up. "You are full of surprises, you and Kipo. Now, let's get you in a new dress and we'll fix that pretty eye of yours, OK?"

He said to me as he looked back at the other two "Come along." He gestured them to follow as we slowly went up the stairs, but not before Mrs. Sartori yelled out to him.

"Hey! What about us?" Scarlemagne looked over his shoulder and I could feel his cold dark stare he gave her as he didn't say another word and continued walking.

"You were right about them." He whispered to me as he kept walking. "Well, I hate to say I told you so. But look on the bright side." He looked down at me "And what's that?" I smiled at him "We both hate her. That's another thing we have in common."

We laughed together as he finally stopped by a medical store and did his best to fix my eye. He told Kipo and Lio to meet him at the coronation since he's gonna help me pick a dress out.

We then walked to a fancy looking store and see all these beautiful dresses , but the one he picked out for me was a midnight blue that had sparkles everywhere which made it look like tiny stars in the night sky.

It was a sleeveless dress and had matching heels and gloves to go with it as I tried them on. It was a perfect fit. He even went out of his way to fix my hair up to a bun but also leaving some of it down. I turned around to see he even gave me a beautiful cape to go with his matching set and offered for him to put it on me.

He then got me on my feet and walked me to a mirror where I looked at myself and saw a whole new person. "Whoa..this is incredible." Scarlemagne hugged me from behind as he gazed at my reflection lovingly. "Have you made your decision yet?"

I grew nervous as I fiddled with my hands. "Um...I'm sorry to say this Scarlemagne, but-" he held up his palm "No need to explain yourself my dear. That is your decision and I will accept it."

I nodded at him "Thank you for understanding." Smiling at him and myself I turn my body as I stare at it in the mirror.

What happened next was all a blur as I only hear two words come out of Scarlemagne's mouth before I turned around and see him pull out his bottle.

"I'm sorry..."