Alright, so this chapter is going to be short...very short, extremely short. I did this simply because it didn't fit in the previous chapter, nor the chapter that will be posted, so I did this. Anyways, hope you all enjoyed the story, we got one more after this. ^^
Alisha was at the entrance to Pendrago, waiting to see Sorey and the others show up, hoping they would arrive soon. The last report she got was from a week ago, a letter from Sorey carried by a bird saying he was head home, back to her and Servias. "Alisha," A voice said and she turned around, seeing Lumiki was there, a blanket in her hands. "you must get inside. It's cold out here." Lumiki said, wrapping the blanket around her and Servias.
"I cannot." Alisha said as she pulled the blanket tighter around her and Servias, the boy was bundle up enough to ensure he'd stay warm. "I want to be here to greet Sorey when he arrives." She said looking ahead, yet she looked exhausted. Lumiki sighed before looking over at Lukin who showed up and he nodded to her, leaving to grab Sergei so he could hopefully convince Alisha to get inside.
Alisha sighed, her breath showing in the night, the street lamps gave her the light she needed to see in the dark and knights walked about, occasionally glancing her way to see if she needed anything. Ever since she had Servias, she had constant help, even Luviana often found herself asking if she needed help in caring for Alisha. Suddenly a warm, gentle breeze hit her but not harshly, more like a soothing greeting and she gasped, looking up before her eyes widened as tears slowly built up.
On the horizon, headed toward Pendrago was Sorey, followed by Rose, Edna, Lailah, Mikleo, Zaveid and Dezel. Wind kept slowly brushing past her and Alisha smiled in joy as Sorey seemed to notice her and waved before running faster, leaving the others behind as he ran as fast as he could to reach Alisha.
"Sorey!" Alisha cried out as Sergei appeared with Lukin pulling him along, yet he snapped his head up at hearing Alisha cry out Sorey's name in happiness. He hurried forward a little as did Lukin and Lumiki looked ahead as well, seeing Sorey and she smiled. Guess she didn't need to bring Alisha back inside.
Sorey passed the entrance and ran straight toward Alisha as she was standing at the fountain, even as the others slowly reached the entrance and smiled as Alisha and Sorey hugged, finally reunited. "I missed you." Alisha stated and Sorey nodded, hugging her tightly but not enough to hurt her. "He did too." Alisha said as they separated, allowing Sorey to look at his son who looked up slowly as he awoke. "Hey little guy." Sorey said, stroking his head before kissing Alisha's temple.
Sergei smiled, happy to see that Sorey was back and unharmed...though there were a few cuts here and there. "Looks like everything turned out alright." Sergei said as Rose and the others walked forward, yet Rose passed by them to talk to Sergei. "Everything is taken care of." Rose told him and he smiled in relief. "That is good to hear, you all kept making us worry." Sergei said as he turned to look at Rose.
"We heard about the bridge collapsing and a few others...events." He said and Rose winced, he knew about it all? "Alisha couldn't sleep and Servias was acting fussy the whole time, at least whenever I had something bad to report." He said with a shrug and Rose chuckled. "Kid knew what was happening I guess." She said and Sergei shrugged. "Maybe." He said before Alisha, Sorey and the others came over.
"Thank you for watching over her for me, Sergei." Sorey said gratefully to Sergei, who smiled at him. "It was no problem Sorey, there's no need for thanks. I was happy to do so." He said and Sorey grinned happily. "Alright, well, we should get going back to Ladylake." Sorey said as he looked at a note he held and Alisha tilted her head confused.
"Back to Ladylake?" She questioned, confusing even Sergei yet Rose smirked. "You didn't hear?" Rose questioned as she folded her arms behind her head, grin mischievous. "After all, if Sorey is meant to be King, doesn't he and his 'Queen' have to head back home?" Rose commented, shocking Alisha and Sergei.
"King?" She questioned, looking at Sorey in shock and Sorey chuckled. "That's what took us so long to get back here," Sorey said as he looked at Alisha with a smile. "we got stop by the Hyland Council and the told us...this." Sorey said, handing the note to Alisha. Alisha handed Servias to Sorey as she took the note.
'Dear Princess Alisha and Shepherd Sorey,
Due to recent events, we have deemed it right to announce you two as the King and Queen of Ladylake. Due to heroic efforts and everything that has transpired, as well as Lady Alisha's upcoming coronation, we believe this is the right path.
We had heard about your marriage and have deemed this as the right choice. We hope to see you all back home soon and thank you for everything that has happened.
-Council'
Alisha was shocked, she had not expected her to become Queen as she was the furthest from the throne, nor has she expected they would want Sorey to be King...despite him being a Shepherd. "Surprised?" Sorey questioned and Alisha looked at him in shock. "Of course I am!" She exclaimed before she slowly smiled. "But I'm glad either way." She said softly as she leaned against him and Sorey nuzzled the top of her head.
"Then let's get moving!" Rose stated as she grinned. "We got a lot of planning to do for an official wedding." She said when Alisha grinned. "Maid of Honor." Alisha said, pointing at Rose who blushed, embarrassed. "Well, Mikleo's my best man." Sorey said grinning and Mikleo flushed as well, embarrassed.
Soon everyone was laughing, ecstatic to be back and knowing that a new future awaited them all. They had defeated Moria and the other tainted Seraphim, Sorey was no longer tainted and was once again pure. He was forgiven of what he had done and it seemed Alisha and Sorey were to be coronated at Ladylake. Nothing could get better.
