The jealousy of Kyprioth

Summary: It is 7 years after Dove took the throne of the Kypriang Isles and Aly and Nawat are happy together, until Kyprioth's jealousy puts Aly is a position she doesn't want to be in. Aly/Kyprioth.

Chapter 1: Arrivals

A young woman, recently turned 22, stood at the window, staring out with green-hazel eyes paying little attention to the reports in her hand, or to the people in her office. Aly snapped back to reality when she realised that Fesgao was asking her a question.

'Sorry?'

'I asked if you were feeling okay. You haven't been paying attention to what I've been saying.'

'Sorry, my mind's on other things.'

Chenoal chuckled quietly, but it was enough to draw the attention of the two other occupants of the room.

'Your mind isn't on other things; it's on another person isn't it? You worrying ain't gonna bring 'im back faster, you know.'

Aly fought to control the blush creeping into her face. She hurriedly finished the meeting, and turned back to the window as Fesgao and Chenoal left the room. As she lifted her eyes to the horizon, the vivid reds and oranges streaking the sky in a breathtaking view, she spotted a black cloud moving rapidly towards the castle. She turned and taking long strides made her way to the Throne Room.

As she stepped through the door, the sound of flapping reached her ears and she looked up to see hundreds of crows descending and leading them a crow with a streak of white running down his back (A/N not sure about this am I right?! ) As this crow got closer to the ground, it sped up and when it was two metres away, suddenly transformed, it's human body dropping gracefully to the floor in a deep bow.

Nawat stayed is the same position as the crows around him landed, almost silently, and settled. He straightened up gracefully.

'Your Majesty, the problem's in Lombyn have been dealt with appropriately. I have left a few crows there to alert me if anything should happen.'

Her Majesty Queen Dovasary Balitang stood and walked gracefully towards the crow-man. She inclined her head to the right and the corners of her mouth lifted.

'Thank you Nawat. I don't know what I would do without you,' said Dove. She closed the distance between them and embraced him in a gesture of thanks.

Over the shoulder of the crow-man, Dove noticed Aly hovering by the doors. Winking, she withdrew and returned to the dais.

'Nawat Crow, I thank you for this service to the crown, I am indebted to you. You may go as I have a feeling that an enthusiastic welcome awaits you.'

Nawat bowed, turned and saw his wife standing by the door. It was only when he ran his eyes over her to check for any recent injuries did he notice the little figure peering behind her legs. He walked a few steps and knelt down and opened his arms. A little boy looking to be about 4-5 years old moved out from behind Aly's legs and ran launching himself onto his father in a bear hug.

'Daddy!'

Nawat clinged to his only child, as if it was his lifeline. He breathed in heavily, savouring the smell. He stood still clutching the child and looking into those dark brown eyes he smiled.

'Alan! Oh I've missed you so much!' Nawat withdrew, threw a glance at Aly and whispered something into Alan's ear. From where she was standing, Aly couldn't hear what was being said.

Once Nawat had finished, the little boy ran out of the room, giggling. Aly smiled and looked up to meet the eyes. The smile on her face faded as she saw the look in her husband's.

'Nawat…'

Nawat took three large strides and took her into his arms and kissed her ferociously, not caring about the many pairs of eyes on them, but concentrating on the feel of his wife after three weeks away.

'I guess that means you're happy to be home…' whispered Aly, after catching her breath.

Kyprioth watched this scene with a slightly disgusted expression on his face. He turned away from the image and walked quickly though the image remained imprinted in his mind.

Why should I care what they get up to? As long as they stop anyone from taking the crown from Dove then what they do is their business.

He brought the image up in front of him, just in time to see them leaving the room with bright red faces. He looked around at the people in the room and saw they all had large grins on their faces.

He sighed and turned to the crow perched beside him.

'What does Aly see in him? He almost ruined everything. It's lucky Aly managed to sort it out. He had better not ruin my plans this time,' growled Kyprioth.

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Erytha