Disclaimer- Alanna the Lioness is not of my own creation. The book and character is by Tamora Peirce, a wonderful author whom I recommend to everyone to read if they haven't yet!!! Her books are awesome. I also do not own Weiss Kreuz characters, sadly. Enjoy story.

Prologue

As the violet eyes finally closed, the light that had always shined with strength behind them dimmed until it was completely gone. Alanna of Tortall, Alanna the Lioness was dead. George, who had been staying by her bedside for hours tightened his grip on her hand, trying desperately to keep the sob that was stuck in his throat from ripping out into the night air.

Just when peace had finally descended in their land…

She was gone.

Never to return.

George never realized when the healer left him and his beloved alone. He just knew that suddenly the tears were running down his cheek and his head was sinking down towards where she lay.

She was gone…

Alanna's spirit stood by his side, watching sadly and unable to do what she really wanted to do at the moment. Which was to kick her hubby and hug him at the same time. He was making her want to cry as well, damnit! They had always known the dangers… had always known that they could be torn apart for good. So why was it still so hard? Why? So intent was she on her lover's grief that she didn't see the overpowering light that filtered into the room until she was blinded by it.

Come my daughter… it is your turn to rest. Peace has been restored between the mortal and immortal realms for a short time only. You will be needed once again when peace has been broken… so come… come to rest.

The Lionness' known temper leapt at this announcement, but her anger was simply ignored and brushed aside as the goddess took hold of Alanna's spirit, cradling the mere mortal in her arms like a simple child.

Rest… Came the silent request. And though Alanna had spent her life making her will be strong and stubborn, it still couldn't withstand the Goddess' requests. The golden light dimmed from the room, leaving George alone…

And all became nothing.