"Nadia." Lovino said. "Her name is Nadia, and she is the first female wolf, ever." Lovino held the 3 day old baby to his chest and Antonio stood behind him.

"So you went with Nadia?" Feliciano asked.

"We were going to do Bianca if she had my eyes. But the wolf just made me think... Nadia." Lovino said. "Isn't she lovely?"

"Everyone is going to love her." Dimas said "You gonna show her off at the coronation?"

"Mhmm." Lovino said "It's gonna be great."

000

The coronation was in the following weeks. Royals from other kingdoms came, friends Antonio had made in prison were there as well as many people from the country of all classes. The rich and poor drinking from the same fountain, it was a sight to behold. The ceremony was boring, and long. But Antonio, Lovino and even little Nadia (though hers only for a moment) had crowns placed on their heads.

Then the party began. The ballroom was full of people dancing. Colorful dresses spinning round and round to the music. Lovino and Antonio danced, holding the baby between them. However Lovino didn't dance long, opting to stay to the sidelines should Nadia get cranky.

"Lovino." Dimas said suddenly next to him. "Mind if I ask your brother to dance?"

"Dimas..." Lovino scolded. "Don't get his hopes up."

"It's just a dance." Dimas said and left to dance with him anyway. Lovino rolled his eyes but smiled. The age difference was a bit steep... But he supposed if Dimas behaved and Marcello had some more experiences before they ever get serious. They could be quite nice. Someday. Lovino looked around the ballroom. Antonio was off chatting with guests and being a good host. Feliciano and Ludwig were dancing with little Angelina. Arthur was even dancing (though Francis most likely pulled him out onto the floor) His grandfather was switching partners every few songs. Even in old age he was a hound dog.

Gilbert however, was off to the side staring into the crowd. Quite out of character...

"You ok?" Lovino asked

"Who's that?" He asked and pointed to a young man with sandy colored hair and a long curl straying from the rest.

"Oh, um... Prince Mathew?" Lovino questioned. "Martin? I dunno, some prince. His twin brother was chatting my ear off earlier. Something about him being a hero too. though he's yet to go on a quest and he wanted me to give every detail of mine. I dunno but he got distracted from some eastern lord with black hair and vanished."

"He's cute." Gilbert said a bit dreamily.

"So talk to him." Lovino said. "Life is short and who knows what will happen. Go. Queen's orders."

"Yeah, sure ok..." Gilbert mumbled and headed off. Lovino smirked. He was such a match maker.

Antonio was trying to say at least hello to everyone but he ran into some familiar faces.

"Tino, Peter!" He said bringing Tino into a hug. The man smiled brightly, Peter at his side. "Look at you Peter, you're so tall! How've you guys been?"

"We've been well. We haven't really had the chance to talk but in case I don't see your brother tell him thank you. And thank you. For everything you both did." Tino said. "And your brother... He saved me some heartache by saving Berwald's head. Now I can always visit him."

"No need to thank us Tino. It was what we had to do."

"No, I mean it. Because now I have a life that is free of fear. I have a child. And I know Berwald is watching over me. Now go say hello to others." Tino said. "Have fun, and congratulations, my king."

"Bye Mr. Antonio!" Peter said as they walked away.

Antonio was going to find Lovino, until Vlad nearly crashed into him.

"Oh, sorry."

"Where are you going?" Antonio asked.

"Uh, leaving. Parties aren't my favorite. Too many living people. Listen I'm gonna head out. My purpose here is done. Call me again if there are any lingering spirits that bother you."

"Sure will." Antonio said. He made his way to Lovino, passing Lukas dancing with a loud man. He also passed Dimas, whom he promptly grabbed.

"What's up?" Dimas asked after being forced from Marcello.

"Nothing. I just wanna have a chat with you and Lovi." He said as they approached Lovino. "Lovi, you doing ok? Should I take the baby?"

"I've got her. She's very social. Though we should put her to bed soon." Lovino said

"So what did you want to talk about?" Dimas asked.

"Well... I just got this feeling. Like this part of our lives is over." Antonio said.

"I know the feeling." Lovino said. "It's like..."

"An ending, but not really." Dimas said.

"We've been Into the Woods." Antonio started.

"And Out of the Woods." Dimas said

"And we're Home Before Dark." Lovino finished. At the moment Nadia began to cry. "I guess that means bedtime." Lovino chuckled. "I'll go upstairs and stay with her."

"We'll come with you. Make sure you're both settled." Antonio said putting his arm around Lovino. Dimas nodded and did the same.

The trio walked from the party like this, Lovino holding Nadia close. They got into the bedroom and Lovino laid her in her bassinet. She cried softly. "She'll need a bedtime story."

"She's a month old." Dimas said. "But I got just the one. Step aside." Dimas stepped up to the crib. "So, there was this little boy walking to his grandfather's place in the morning when he was stopped by this big smelly wolf and..."

"So this is it then?" Lovino said to Antonio embracing him as Dimas talked.

"What?" Antonio asked smiling.

"And this woodsmen chased them down the hill-"

"Our Happily Ever After." Lovino said and kissed him.