Dear Readers,
I noticed that there wasn't a lot of CorrinxRyoma stories and I love Ryoma so I started to write one myself. I used my name in this story because well... I can. But please give your thoughts in the matter.
-Ashalita
P.S: I don't own Fire Emblem and the characters but love it!
Chapter One: United Again
"Prince Shiro, it is time to wake up." A voice said.
"Five more minutes…" He said, cuddling in his cozy sheet. He was a handsome teenager with spiky white hair. Then an icy feeling raced throughout his body. He bolted up his bed and found a maid with long pink hair. "Felicia, do you always have to do that?"
"It is my job to make sure that you are up my prince." She said, giggling.
This woman name is Felicia and she is my mom's retainer and maid. She is a bit clumsy. She is very close with my mother. They are actually close friend even when they are from different classes in society.
"You don't do that to Kana." He pouted.
"That's because he would be already awake for me to do so." She said. "Your mother wishes you to wake up early. Your father would be arriving any moment."
"Fine, I am only doing this for mom." He said.
"Good, I will leave you to get ready." Felicia said, walking out the room.
My name is Shiro and I am the high prince of Hoshido. I am the son of King Ryoma and Queen Ashalita and I am 14 years old. As the future heir, there are a lot of responsibilities for me to do and somehow I find it troublesome.
When Shiro got ready, he walked out of the room in his red royal robe. "Great, dad is coming today. I can't even connect with that guy. He is always so strict and serious." Shiro said, letting out a sigh.
"BIG BROTHER!" A voice screamed. He turned and found a boy with brown spiky hair and a smile on his face. He was wearing a white long sleeve shirt and black pants. He was also wearing a blue bandanna around his neck.
"Kana, what's up?" Shiro asked.
"Did you hear? Papa is coming home." The boy said.
This firecracker name is Kana, my little brother and he is only 10. He may be young but he is very mature for his age. He is like my best friend in the palace because he will always listen to what I have to say. He is good at giving advice and makes me happy in an instant. He is also my sparring partner and I have to say he is really good but don't tell him that.
"I heard Kana." Shiro said. "Felicia told me. She made sure I got the memo."
"I miss papa." Kana said. "Do you miss papa, big brother?"
"Kana, I miss him…" Shiro said sarcastically. Why does he leave his family behind? Some husband and father he turns out to be…
"Your Highnesses, the Queen request an audience with you all." A butler said. He had gray hair that is pinned to a ponytail.
"MORNING JACOB!" Kana said, hugging him.
This guy is my mom's butler, Jacob. He aims for perfection. He is actually the best butler in the whole kingdom and he doesn't want to serve anyone else. He is loyal to my mom just like his wife Felicia. Yes, the clumsy maid and the perfectionist butler are married.
"Well, good morning Prince Kana." Jacob said, patting his head. "I hope you had pleasant dreams last night."
"Yup, I dreamt about being a hero and brought peace to our homeland. I even dreamt that our kingdom was filled with flowers." Kana said happily. "Especially blue roses… They are so pretty and blue. I love the color blue. Jacob, do we have blue roses? I want to give some roses to Mama."
"Sorry my prince, blue roses only bloom during winter and it is the middle of spring." Jacob said, kneeling in front of him. "But I will promise to plant some when winter comes along."
"Thank you Jacob, you're the best." Kana said, hugging him.
"But I will be happy to show you blue roses in a book Prince Kana." Felicia said, walking towards them. "I can find it in the library for you."
"I would love that." He said. "Thank you Felicia." He then grabbed her hand. "Felicia, can you use your ice powers on me please?"
"Whatever for, young prince?" Felicia asked. "I only use it on slugabed."
"I hope you are not referring to me." Shiro said, crossing his arms.
"Oh my dear prince, I will never do anything of the sort." Felicia said, giggling.
"I just like the cold." Kana said, giving her puppy eyes. "Please just this once."
"Aww Kana, you are just too adorable." Felicia said, hugging him. "I will only do it once okay." Felicia cupped his face and lightly used her ice magic on him.
"It is so nice and cool." Kana said, letting out a sigh of awe.
"I am happy that someone appreciates it." Felicia said, giggling.
"Kana, Mom wants us now so we better hurry." Shiro said. What can I say? I have a very adorable little brother that can make anyone happy. That is a rare trait to have.
"Okay…" Kana said, racing towards him. They walked to the throne room and found a woman in a beautiful red dress. Her white hair almost hit the ground and it was decorate with jewels. "MORNING MAMA!"
"Morning my sons, I am happy you can join me." She said, smiling.
That beautiful woman is my mom, Ashalita. She is the daughter of the late Queen Mikoto. You are probably thinking that my parents are siblings and they are married but no. It turns out that my mom and dad are not siblings. Confusing right? To keep a story short, they fell in love and had us. Everyone says that my mom is a splitting image of grandmother. She is a kind and beautiful queen. I sometimes wonder if my dad is treating her right.
"Mama, is Papa really coming today?" Kana asked. "Is he really coming?"
"Yes, he is. I just got a message that he is on his way." Ashalita replied, patting him on the head. "You must be excited."
"I am…" Kana said. "I want to show him my new moves I learned from Shiro. I am pretty good with a sword."
"I know he would be proud that you are getting strong Kana." His mother said.
"I want to give him these flowers I picked in our garden. It is the lilies we planted Mama. They grew beautifully and just in time for Papa." Kana said, showing her mother white lilies. "Do you think he will like it? I know it is not very manly."
"Oh darling, he would definitely love it." Ashalita said, smiling. She then turned to Shiro. "Shiro, are you okay?"
"I am fine Mom." Shiro said. "I just don't get why Dad is always gone."
"Your father is creating peace with our neighboring kingdom. I know that you miss him being home but you would spend time with him when he gets back." Ashalita said, walking towards him.
"I don't miss him." He pouted. She then cupped his face and smiled. "I mean… I just don't like him gone."
"My son, he may be gone but he still loves you and your brother dearly. He will never abandon us." Ashalita said. Then the doors open and a man in samurai attire entered the room along with two male ninjas. He will always come home to us.
"PAPA!" Kana screamed, racing towards his father. He hugged his father tightly.
Yup, that's our dad, King Ryoma. He is strong and brave just like any other noble king. He travels back and forth to Nohr to create peace with the King. My mother was actually raised there but that is a completely different story. The thing that bugs me is my birthright. Everyone expects me to be like him… How can I? He is just too perfect.
"Kana, I just left for two weeks and it seems that you are getting taller." Ryoma said, hugging him back. "So how is my little warrior?"
"I am fine. I train with Shiro every day and I feel that I am getting stronger because of him. I want to spar with you Papa." Kana said. "I want to know if I improved."
"Oh really, I won't go easy on you." Ryoma said.
"Bring it on Papa." Kana said."I want to show you how strong I have gotten." His father patted his head.
"I can't wait." Ryoma said.
"Oh I almost forgot. Papa, I got you this." Kana said, giving him the white lilies. "I planted them with Mama on the day you left. Isn't it pretty Papa?" He kneeled in front of him and smiled.
"It is pretty Kana. How did you know I love the color white?" He said, grabbing the flowers.
"You do?" Kana said.
"Yes, I love white because it reminds me of your mother." Ryoma said. Ashalita smiled after she heard that. "Thank you Kana, I love the lilies." Kana hugged him and started crying.
"I miss you Papa." Kana cried. "Please don't leave again."
"I miss you as well, I miss all of you." Ryoma said, hugging him back.
"Then you should stop leaving all the time." Shiro said. He stood up and turned to him.
"Shiro, it is good to see you too. Thank you for being there for Kana." Ryoma said.
"It is my job as an older brother." Shiro said. I don't know why I even bother. Being your son is so damn hard.
"Milady, I hope you didn't have any problems while I was gone." The ninja with green hair said. "I am not supposed to leave your side."
This is Kaze, he is my mom's retainer. My mom wanted him to live his life as he sees fit with his wife and child but like Felicia and Jacob, they love to be by her side. So he remain as her retainer and also a loyal friend.
"Kaze, you worried too much." The ninja with red hair said. "She is strong. She can protect herself."
This grumpy ninja is Saizo, Kaze's twin older brother. He is my dad's retainer. I don't know a lot about him besides him loyal to my dad and also hating sweets. He is strong and suitable to protect my dad.
"Oh Kaze, I am fine. Saizo is right, I can protect myself and if I can't I have my friends to help me." Ashalita said, smiling sweetly at him. "So you shouldn't worry about a thing. I am still breathing and healthy."
"I am happy to hear that milady." Kaze said, bowing in front of her.
"Mama, you are forgetting me and Shiro. We are strong enough to protect you." Kana said.
"Yeah Mom, no one is going to lay a hand on you while we are around." Shiro said.
"Of course, I have my two brave and strong sons to protect me." Ashalita said, smiling. "And I love them very much." Then Jacob entered the room.
"Breakfast is ready milady. I even prepared meals for Kaze and Saizo as you requested." Jacob said, bowing in front of her.
"Thank you Jacob." Ashalita said. "I would like to dine with them today as a reward for bringing my husband back safely."
"No, we have no right to eat with you all." Saizo said.
"We are only your retainers." Kaze added.
"You two are our trustworthy friends." Ashalita said. "I won't take no for an answer." Then Kana grabbed both of the ninja brothers' hands. "Even my children won't take no for an answer."
"Come on Uncle Saizo, Jacob is a pretty good cook." Kana said, pulling him to the dining room. "I promise to not force you to eat sweets again."
"Prince Kana, please let me go." Saizo pleaded.
"Uncle Kaze, Felicia is also good at making cocoa." Kana said, also pulling Kaze. "You have to try it."
"Prince Kana, I can't…" Kaze pleaded. Then Shiro grabbed them both by the shoulder."Prince Shiro…"
"Come on you two, don't be shy. There is enough food for everyone and even Jacob and Felicia will be joining us so let's get something to eat." Shiro said, pushing them to the room. The king and queen were alone.
"Welcome home my king." Ashalita said, smiling at her husband. "I am happy that you are back." He walked towards her and cupped her face. She grabbed his hand and kissed it lightly. "I miss you."
"My queen, it is good to be back." Ryoma said, kissing her forehead. "I have missed you so. It was hard for me to be apart from you, from my family."
"I will always be here, waiting for you with a smile." Ashalita said. He wrapped his arms around her waist. "So anything new came up in the meeting with King Xander?"
"Nothing much… He just wishes to go through some details with our treaty." Ryoma said. "But Princess Elise wishes you well. She misses you dearly."
"I miss her as well. She must be lonely since Camilla moved to Hoshido." Ashalita said, letting out a frown. "I will send her a letter and ask her to come visit me."
"That sounds like a great idea." Ryoma said. "But I have a feeling that you have been lonely."
"Well, Hinoka moved to Nohr after marrying Leo and Sakura married Saizo. She keeps herself busy in the medical hospital she made. Takumi may be your right hand man and advisor but he is busy as well with his wife Camilla and his son Kiragi." She explained. "They haven't visited me in a while and it does feel lonely without my siblings but I have Jacob, Felicia, and my sons to keep my company."
"I am sorry for not being there for you my love." Ryoma said, letting out a frown. "You must be terribly lonely without me."
"Oh Ryoma, you are our king and you must serve our people and bring peace to our kingdom." Ashalita said.
"But I am also your husband." He said. "I shouldn't make you feel lonely and sad. I am supposed to make you happy and even when I just have monthly meetings with King Xander, I still feel that I trap you here."
"Ryoma, I am never alone and I don't feel trapped. I have two wonderful children and a bunch of friends here in this palace." She said. "As a queen, I must support my king on his mission for peace and prosperity. Also, I am your wife and no matter where you go, I know you would come back to me." She said. "You never fail to come back."
"My love, I am happy to have you as my wife." Ryoma said, moving closer to her lips. "I love you so much Ashalita." He was about to seal it with a kiss until…
"MAMA! PAPA! ARE YOU GUYS COMING!" Kana screamed, blushing at the sight of his parents. Papa is showing love to Mama… This is the first.
"We will be right there." Ryoma said, blushing with embarrassment. Ashalita let out a giggle as he watched her husband turn red. She kissed him on the cheek and he blushed even more.
This life… I have never thought my life would turn out this way. She thought. Life is full of surprises. Kana raced towards them and grabbed his father's hand.
"Come on Papa…" Kana said. "Shiro might eat all the good stuff."
"I HEARD THAT!" Shiro screamed. Ryoma was pull away and Ashalita smiled. Her family is finally together once again. She was about to follow them until her dragonstone started glowing.
What is going on? Why is it glowing? Ashalita thought, staring at the stone. It was use as a pendant hanging on a silver chain. She grabbed it and the throne room disappeared. She was surrounded by darkness.
"Where am I?"
"I want your soul… Your pretty soul… I will have it."
"Who's there?" Ashalita said, looking around. "Show yourself…"
"I want your soul… Your pretty soul…" Then she suddenly felt her throat tightened as if someone was choking her. She grasped for air. "YOU ARE MINE!" Then red glowing eyes glared at her. "YOUR SOUL WILL BE MINE!"
"Ashalita…Ashalita…" The next thing she knew, she was back in the throne room. Ryoma was in front of her, holding both her hands. "My love, are you alright?" She turned to her dragonstone and it wasn't glowing. "Ashalita…"
"Mama, are you okay?" Kana asked, looking worried. "You don't look so good."
"I am sorry, I just spaced out." She lied, smiling at them. I could have sworn my dragonstone was glowing… And someone in the darkness keeps telling me that he wants my soul.
"Are you sure? Are you ill?" Ryoma asked, placing his hand on her forehead. "You are sweating and hot. I can take you to our chamber so you can rest. I can ask Jacob to bring your food there."
"Oh Ryoma, I am fine. You worry about me too much." She said. I couldn't just imagine it. She grabbed his hand. "Let's get something to eat."
"Alright…" Ryoma said. "Are you sure?"
"I am positive my dear." Ashalita said, smiling. I have to figure out why my dragonstone was glowing. They walked in the dining room.
"SHIRO, YOU ATE ALL THE BAC ON!" Kana complained.
"I am sorry but I love bacon." Shiro said.
"You meanie, you didn't save me any." Kana said. Then suddenly, a plate full of bacon was right in front of him. "You tricked me."
"You know that I never let you go hungry." Shiro said, patting his head. "I saved a lot for you. I know that you love bacon but remember to balance meat with some veggies."
"Do I have to eat my veggies?" Kana asked.
"If you finished your veggies, I will give you some candy." Shiro said, giving him a wink.
"You are the best." Kana said, eating his bacon and eggs. He also ate his veggies. Saizo and Kaze stood there watching him eat. "Come on Uncle Saizo, you have to eat.."
"Prince Kana, I may have married Lady Sakura but I don't have any right to be your equal." Saizo said.
"Please eat with us Saizo." Ryoma said, sitting on his seat. Ashalita sat beside him. "You are after all my brother in law so please eat up."
"Also, Kaze you are like family to me so please eat." Ashalita said. "I am sure that Orochi won't mind."
"Milady I don't…" Kaze was interrupted by Kana who stuffed his mouth his scramble eggs.
"Yummy right?" Kana said.
"Next time, warn me young prince but yes it is delicious." Kaze said. Shiro was about to do the same thing to Saizo.
"Don't you dare?" Saizo said.
"Aww man, you are no fun." Shiro said. The king and queen watched them eat and bicker with smile on their faces.
"I've never thought hearing a ruckus will make me smile." Ryoma said, grabbing her hand.
"Our family is finally back together." Ashalita said. He kissed her hand and smile.