"Ah, I see a blonde boy with eyes as blue as his mother's hair"

"He... her ... what!?"

Exclaimed a partially confused and defeated Luana after Vira cryptically broke the news to the group. The dancer sat her self in the corner of the common room while all in attendance celebrated. I thought last night would have been enough.. I thought he had fallen for me. What does he see in that brute? She's not nearly as pretty as I am.. not nearly as out going and fairly certain she's unable to be half the house wife I'd be. This must be a cruel joke played by that seerer. With all these thoughts running through her head she made a silent dash to her room. Deflated and emotions torn asunder, Luana sat on her bed in the dark room alone left to her thoughts.

"I guess I should have seen this coming."

"Perhaps we should get out of here before it gets entirely to late."

The now bride-to-be nodded in agreement as she picked herself up off the spirit vessel. As Leo rose he was greeted by another soft kiss before taking Fyuria's hand and heading back to camp to clean up what they hadn't before their fateful walk.

"So what now? How long do you think it'll be till we are sealed away to protect this land?"

"I'm not entirely certain."

"Oh. You don't think it will be so sudden do you? Like, we get married and stuff then you're gone? I know I would follow behind you but, I don't want to be here with out you."

Leo sighed as he hops on to the horse and gives his woman a hand up.

"I wish I could tell you. Dyshana agreed to allow me time, but I have no idea how much I'll be given."

"O-Oh."

As she hugged on to her mate as the horse started moving. He knew the day will come soon enough but he wanted to make the best of every day till he's delivered to his destiny. Leo could only muster up a low "Ya" in response before he felt a long drawn out sigh against his back.

"Everything will be ok. I promise."

Leo received a glassy-eyed smile in return as Fyuria gripped him more.

"You've never broken a promise so far have you?"

His eyes closed with a small laugh.

"I suppose not."

About another hour goes by before they reach the foothill town once more, Leo, returned the horse to the town stable master and carried his betrothed to the front door of their temporary quarters.

"You ready, hun?"

"Nervous, but ready."

Leo took her hand and gave her smile.

"Don't be. We're among friend's and family here."

Fyuria gripped his hand more as Leo pulled the door open. Much to Leonhardt's surprise everyone was awaiting their return, and even more so in the fashion they were in the room. They stood in a crescent moon formation towards the middle of the room with Zerva standing in the middle. Leo chivalrously let Fyuria enter first and followed her in as he shut the door behind them. Zerva took a step forward and started a slow clap that started a small ovation from the group. The new couple looked at each other and back at the group a bit confused and as cherry red as ever.

"How?"

Zerva stepped forward and hugged his sister.

"We'll say it was a good guess."

"Hey now! Don't discredit me because you want to play the cool guy!"

Leo laughed a bit.

"But really. How did you guys know? Did Zerva tell you of what happened this morning?"

Zerva shook his head as his hand met Leo's for a "welcome to the family" handshake.

"No. It was all Vira. She got a vision about an hour and a half ago of your child."

Leo smiled a bit as Fyuria leaned against him.

"You have nothing to worry about you two. He's a very handsome man with his mother's looks and his father's attitude."

The two laughed.

"Are you saying my attitude is poor?"

Fyuria asked as she flipped her hair but before Vira-Lorr could respond Dyshana interrupted.

"Leohardt. We must talk."

She signaled for him to follow her upstairs to a more private location. He looked at his fiancé and gave her a kiss.

"I'll be right back."

He said as he followed the mysterious woman upstairs.

"In here."

Leo heard Dyshana call him from his room. As he walked in he noticed Dyshana was sitting at the small table with a letter in her hand.

"What's this all about?"

"Well Leo, I have in my hand a letter from Gridamas."

"What..?"

Dyshana handed the letter to a confused Leo who quickly it. Leo's eyes widened and mouth formed a grin as he nodded his head.

"They're unfreezing my funds and they wish for us to return. The king wants to hold the wedding in Gridamas, and apparently there is another matter he wishes to discuss."

Leo looked back up at the woman.

"You don't think this is a trap do you?"

"It is not."

Leonhardt look back down at the letter. I guess she wouldn't have anything to lie about. But how the hell is she so sure?

"Alright than. We'll move out for Gridamas in the morning."

Dyshana nodded, stood up, and made her way for the door where she stopped at the threshold.

"You may want to speak to Luana."

She said in her usual monotone voice before she continued out the door. Leo crossed his arms and sat down for a moment. Crap... this is going to be rough. He took one last look at the letter before refolding it and putting it in the inside pocket in his coat. Leo gathered himself and picked himself up once again and walked his way over to Luana's room. As he was about to knock the door swung open and in full view was a completely out of girl. Her eyeliner ran down her cheeks as she tried to wipe it away.

"Oh. You're back to stomp on my heart now I suppose."

Leonhardt's mouth dropped a bit as he had never seen Luana like this before. He couldn't find the words to express himself at that moment and just pulled her in for a hug.

"I'm so sorry, Luana. Come sit. I think we need to talk."

"I don't have anything to say to you."

"Than I need you to listen too me."

She rolled her eyes and extended her arm and hand to allow him entrance to her room. Leo nodded and proceeded in as Luana gave him a sarcastic smile as she shut the door behind them.

"Leo, before you begin..."

She took a large breath.

"... did last night even matter?"

Leo expected that question to pop up as he looked to the floor.

"Truthfully, my mind had been made up for a long time. I wouldn't say last night didn't matter. I wanted to make sure what I wanted is what I really wanted."

"As in you wanted to make sure I wasn't what you wanted?"

"I wouldn't say it like that."

"Than what was the point!?"

Luana was clearly losing her patience with him. Man, I was hoping this was going to be a bit easier.

"The reason I wanted us to go out yesterday was because I wanted to be certain of my feelings for you."

"W-what do you mean?"

"Luana, you're an amazing woman. You hardly think of yourself and you always put everyone else in front of you. I hate this feeling like I'm dragging you around when I feel as though I had already made my decision awhile back."

She started tearing up again.

"Then why, Leo? If you feel that way about me than what is it?"

"Because you are the type of person who needs to care for 'someone in need'. I'm not that. I like to think I'm the same as you. Fyuria is someone who needs to be cared for. I know she comes off as brash sometimes, but I've spent enough time with her to know it's just a show put on by a girl who is also an orphan of war. A girl who grew up on the battlefield and has seen even more wrong than I. Trust me Luana, I would never intend to hurt you."

Luana sat herself on her bed and nodded.

"Perhaps you're right."

Leo walked over to Luana and gave her a hug.

"Please come downstairs. I have important news."

Leonhardt and Luana silently walked back down to the common room where Luana joined the rest and sincerely congratulated her 'rival-in-love'. Leo however had a look of purpose that no body had seen since the defeat of the dark knight. Although, his look of seriousness broke for a moment when he saw his soon-to-be wife glowing with all the attention in the room surrounding her. She looked over to him and shot him a smile, which Leo responded with a wink.

"Attention. Everyone. I have serious news."

When everyone turned towards the former general he held in the air the letter he received from Gridamas.

"I have in my hand a letter from Gridamas. They had unfrozen my funds and have invited us back to the capital."

AN: Ok. Small? Yes. The small chapter before it could be labeled dead? No. I've been stuck here for a bit now and I figured I'd just release it and start back with a fresh chapter.