Mise and Octavia finished paying their respects to Mise’s siblings and made their way back to Dublin

“Mise, what were your sibling’s like?” Octavia asked as they drove out of the small village

“Well behavioral wise, they were both very happy-go-lucky. Appearance wise my brother looked like me and my father and my sister looked like my mother. But we all had the same striking blue eyes.” Mise said as he passed the checkpoint at the border.

“Well you do have beautiful eyes.” Octavia said

“Yeah, but not as beautiful you.” Mise said

“Awww” Octavia said

The two continued to talk until they were back in Dublin. Mise then parked the car next to the sidewalk and got out

“Octy, there is something else I want to show you before the ceremonies tomorrow.” Mise said taking her hand

“What would that be?” Octavia asked

“I want to show you the GPO, the building we saw when we flew in.” Mise said as he led Octavia down the street

“Oh ok, well I think it would be helpful to see the place it took place.” Octavia said as the building came into view

The building was massive, with large marble pillars out front and a statue on top holding in one hand the Irish flag

“Look at this, put your finger in that hole right there.” Mise instructed as he pointed to one of the pillars

Octavia went up to the pillar and stuck her finger in the hole

“Why am I sticking my finger this hole again?” Octavia asked

“That’s a bullet hole from the rebellion 100 years ago. Most of the building was destroyed during the ensuing battle but it was rebuilt and
they kept the pillars. Bullet holes and all.” Mise said nostalgically

“Wow, so you mean to tell me that this hole is 100 years old?!” Octavia asked stunned

“That it is, you see the GPO was the heart of the rebellion and was the sight of the rebel’s last stand. They eventually surrendered after a
week, 16 of the leaders, mostly young men, some of them poets and teachers, were rounded up and executed by firing squad.” Mise said
placing a hand on the pillar

“That’s incredible, how many rebels were there?” Octavia asked

“Just under 3000 men, they were outnumbered almost 10 to 1, but kept up the fight. They were eventually forced out by the British military.”
Mise explained

“Astounding, well we should get back to the house we have a long day tomorrow.” Octavia said

“You’re right, and you have no idea” Mise said as he whisper the last part

Timeskip: the next morning

Mise was currently changing into his period replica uniform, the same uniform the rebel would’ve worn during the rebellion. He was going to be marching in the parade with shard. They were part of a group in the parade whose ancestors were part of the rebellion.

“Mise you look wonderful, I just wish I could march with you.” Octavia said disappointed

“Who said that? I just so happened to call the head of the ceremony committee and explained to them not only were you my girlfriend and
just as important as me but if you were left by yourself, well it’d be bad to do that based on how people have been swarming us lately.” Mise
said

“Mise are you saying…” Octavia asked

“I am, you’re going to be by my side during the whole thing.” Mise said smiling

“Oh thank you Mise!” Octavia said as she running up to Mise and hugged him tightly

“You two ready to go?” Jameson asked walking into the room dressed in the same uniform as Mise.

“Yup, let’s go.” Mise said as the three made their way out

The three made their way to the GPO to meet up with the rest of the of the parade participants

“Mise, Jameson, you guys look great.” Shard said as the three walked over to group of rebellion member descendents

“Thanks man, you look great yourself.” Mise said

“Good morning octy, I hope Mise got you a body guard while you watch the parade.” Shard said

“Actually I'm going to march with Mise. He talked to the committee and they gave it the green light.” Octavia said grabbing Mise’s arm since
his other one was currently holding his shillelagh.

“Well if they’re good with it so am I.” shard said as the group soon got in formation since the parade was about to start.

The music started playing signaling the parade to start. The parade made its way through the city, passing thousands of cheering people.

The music blared, the people clapped, and the spirit of nationalism was in the air.

The parade passed a group of people, about 100 in size, who Mise recognized as the few soldiers still loyal to him. They saluted him as he passed and he saluted back and shot his shillelagh high into the air soliciting a cheer from his men.

The parade continued on with incident, and concluded with a wreath laying ceremony and a speech by the committee leader.

Soon after that Mise, shard, Jameson, and Octavia went back to the house where Mise, shard, and Jameson all shared a drink

“I’d like to make a toast, to the spirits of our ancestors, the spirit of freedom, all those who fought and died for Ireland, those still serving, and Ireland herself.” Mise said as he, shard and Jameson raised their drinks

“CHEERS!” the three said in unison as the they then took a sip of their drinks

Mise looked at his watch and turned to Jameson

“It’s time, do you have it?” Mise asked with a smile

“It’s already in place, its jus off to the side. We have someone watching it. They’ll leave once you get there.” Jameson said

“What are you two talking about?” shard asked suspiciously

“I have a surprise for octy, let’s just say it’ll be the ‘crowning’ moment of the trip and quite possible her whole life.” Mise said smiling

Mise got up from the table and went over to octy

“Octy, there’s one last thing I want you to see before we leave tomorrow. Come on lets go.” Mise said as he and Octavia went to the car

Timeskip: hour and a half

“Ok octy were almost there. Since it’s a major surprise, I want you to put this blind fold on.” Mise said as he pulled out a blindfold

“Uhhhh….” Octavia said

“Just trust me, I promise nothing bad is going to happen.” Mise said pleadingly

“fine.” Octavia said as she put the blindfold

Mise continued to drive until a large old stone building came into a view

Mise pulled up to the front of it and turned to Octavia

“Octy you take the blindfold off now.” Mise said

Octavia did as she was told and looked out the window and saw where they were

“Is that a castle!?” Octavia asked shocked

“Yes it is, and it’s not just any castle. It’s my family’s castle.” Mise said

“WHAT?!” Octavia said still shocked

“Yup, it’s over a thousand years old; it’s been under renovation for the past few years. Come on there is one last thing I need to show
inside.” Mise said as he got out of the car

Mise led Octavia up to the large door, pulled out a key and unlocked the large wooden doors.

The interior was looked like it was right out of the Middle Ages. The walls were lined with tapestries and paintings. The floors were covered
in Persian rugs and there were countless other priceless artifacts everywhere.

“Mise, this is breath taking. But what is it you wanted to show me?” Octavia asked looking around

“Follow me and you’ll find out.” Mise said as he led Octavia down a few hallways to a large set of doors. He opened them to reveal what was
clearly some kind of throne room.

They walked over to the throne and Mise spoke

“This throne is where my great ancestor sat as he ruled over all of Ireland. You see my ancestor was the high king of Ireland. Take a seat.” Mise said as Octavia sat down on the throne.

“Mise, this incredible, I can believe this happening. Thank you for showing me this.” Octavia said unaware of what was about to happen

“That’s not what I wanted to show you.” Mise said as he grabbed a wooden box next the throne

“Then what?” Octavia asked

“This is. You see I don’t want to return home with my girlfriend, I want to return with my queen.” Mise said as he opened the box to reveal an imperial looking crown, complete with thousands of gemstones and precious metals.

He took it out and crowned Octavia as she sat on the throne shaking like a leaf and tears of happiness running down her face.