Alto's POV
I was pacing back and forth the castle halls. I was on watch duty tonight, but couldn't stop thinking of my wife. Was she in pain? Was she feeling sick? Was she ok? I sharpened my sword a few more times before catching the attention of my friends.
"Sharpening a sword too much will make it dull." Archibald reminded me. "Man what are you so worried about? I'm sure she's fine, just go see her." Rusty smiled. I replied, "She said she'd kill me if I did. Besides, I have watch duty tonight." "So
noble!" Archibald said impressed. "You're barely focused now." Rusty commented. "Then it's settled, I shall take your watch for tonight and the rest of the week." Archibald said gladly.
I rushed to the hospital wing. "I-I'm looking for my wife." "Ah yes sir, right this way." A curtain pulled back and Hilda was sitting up in her bed. Her white hair seemed to glow and her yellow eyes seemed to sparkle. "Alto, I thought I told you not to
/come. I didn't want you to see me this ugly." "What?! You look beautiful as ever, moreso even. I wanted to make sure you were ok. I was worried about you." She smiled thoughtfully. The pink bundle in her arms started to cry. "Please not again," shepleaded
to the baby.
I could tell she'd barely slept the last few days and realized how exhausted she must be. "These are for you," I told her and handed her a bouquet of flowers. She smiled thoughtfully "I never thought I'd be so happy to get flowers as a gift. Alto,
/you can hold her you know, she is your baby too." "Y-Yes." I gently scooped her in my arms and the crying stopped. She had my blueish black hair, which was already starting to get long,and her mom's amber eyes. I smiled down at her and she grabbedmy
finger. "She's so small." "Of course, she is a baby," Hilda giggled. "Alto, I'm gladto see you." "Me too Hilda. So did you pick a name?" "I had a few in mind, but wanted to see your thoughts too. I thought Melody might be a good name."