Camilla strutted down the long halls of the castle, swing her hip in a suggestive motion. Leo was positive that she did that on purpose. Camilla was half warrior, half seductress. That was how she got information from the enemy so well. He couldn't really see the appeal. He thought to himself because she's your sister. That didn't stop him from seeing the appealing in Corrin unfortunately. He wanted to smack himself for the thoughts he had about her. A mixture of annoyance from all the attention the rest of the siblings showered on her, and a mixture of wanting to ravish her because she was so lovely.

"Leo, Darling." Camilla said with a pouty look on her face. He knew she was about to ask for something.

"What do you want Camilla?" He asked with suspiciousness in his voice.

"You read me well brother." She smirked, "As you know the Crystal Festival is going on this week in the Crystal Caves. I promised Elise I would take her months ago."

"And you want me to take Elise?" He frowned, a festival of Crystals was not his idea of fun.

"No exactly." Camilla said, pushing her hands into a begging pose, "I was also supposed to go see Corrin this week as well."

"Oh no!" Leo glared at her, "I'm not going to the North Fortress by myself this weekend."

"You can take your retainers Leo." She scoffed, "Honestly, you're 17 now. I figured you would grow out of this distain or fear or whatever is you have about that place." She snapped, "Our sister Corrin is constantly alone there. How do you think she feels?"

"How about I take Elise, and you go to see Corrin?" Leo suggested with a cringe. He truly did feel bad for Corrin being alone, but he couldn't be with her without his other siblings. What if she realized how he felt about her? He would disgrace his whole family. He always kept his distant so she wouldn't know. So they wouldn't know. He had to harbor this foulness alone.

Elise ran by, "But I want to go with Camilla! It's more a sister thing." She exclaimed. "It's jewelry and stuff." Her blonde hair bobbed and she continued running past them.

Camilla raised her eyebrows and gestured, "That's why I'm asking you to go to see our sister."

"Can't we just send a letter saying that there won't be a visit this month?" He grimaced.

"You really want to do that to poor, Corrin?" She pouted, but then smirked, "Wonder what Xander will think when he hears that Corrin spent the month completely alone because you weren't willing to go see her?"

Leo knew exactly what Xander would think, and he knew he'd have to answer to him as soon as him and father were back from their embassy trip. He cringed, "Alright, I'll go."

"YAY! Thank you brother dear!" She jumped and clapped.

"Thanks for manipulating me." He mumbled.

"I shouldn't have had to Leo." She hissed, "You should want to see our sweet sister." She reminded him as she walked away from him.

He baulked. He really wanted to see her, all of her, naked. That was the problem.

He walked to Odin's room and knocked on the door.

"Who seeks the great power of Darkness?" Odin yelled.

Leo rolled his eyes and smiled. Odin was a character to say the very least. "We leave for the North Fortress in an hour. Be packed."

"Sweet darkness, thank you for this gift!" He shouted. "Oh sweet Flora, to know your cold touch again." Flora had slept with Odin once, years ago and Odin was convinced she was in love with him. Leo could see deep regret from Flora every time Odin entered a room she was in. She always excused herself and walked out.

He walked further down the hall and knocked on Niles door.

Niles opened the door, "Lord Leo, how can I 'serve' you?"

Leo sighed, Niles put sex in every word he said. "You can get ready to go to the north fortress for the week."

"Oh! Yes, I can't wait to see Jakob." The way Niles spoke, see clearly meant fuck.

"I'm sure you can't." Leo smirked.

He went back to his room and order his chamber maid to pack a week's worth of clothing. She got it ready immediately. He put his armor on for the trek, in case they were attacked along the way. Unlikely, but Leo liked to be prepared.

Before he knew it, they were all out saddling their horses. Niles on the horse that was pulling the baggage cart.