Six months had passed since the battle against the Shadow Knight, since Reinhardt turned good and helped Maria defeat Pandoran. Six months since Reinhardt sacrificed himself to save Maria…and six months…since Maria disappeared with the Eidolon's.
-Flashback- Maria groaned as she sat up and looked around, before she saw everyone. They all smiled and cheered, even Akane as she ran toward her and hugged her with Sachi, Darius and Lilliana. Maria smiled back and hugged them best she could but Darius kissed her, making her blush. Astraea smiled as everyone separated, before her smiled faded from her face. "Maria." Astraea said, catching the girl's attention. "Yes mother?" Maria asked, looking at Astraea as she stood. "You know what we must do…don't you?" Astraea questioned and Maria sighed, nodding her head.
"The inevitable." Maria said sadly, standing yet her words worried the others. Everyone stood back, letting her have room to stand, before Darius took a few steps forward. "Maria?" Darius asked and Maria sighed sadly at him. "I'm sorry…but I can't stay." Maria said as the Eidolon's gathered behind her. "What do you mean you can't stay?" Akane asked sadly, even as Alessa walked to be beside Maria, looking at Akane in sadness. Maria noticed Alessa's sadness and smiled softly at the young Eidolon, the only one who still had an Envoy.
"Alessa, you don't have to come in you don't want to." Maria said and Alessa looked at her in shock. "You mean it Queen Maria?" Alessa said, shocking everyone. "Queen?" A few questioned…it could only mean one thing. Alessa ran back toward Akane and smiled at her, before smiling sadly at Maria. "Thank you, your Highness." Alessa said with a bow, and Maria smiled back. Everyone whispered amongst themselves, having an idea as to what was going on. "Maria, what's going on?" Darius asked, sorrow in his eyes.
Maria lowered her head in sadness, bangs covering her eyes. "I cannot stay here on Terra, there is much that needs to be done. As I am now Queen of Aura Kingdom and the True Envoy chosen by the Cube of Gaia…I am to leave and remake Gaia, so Aura Kingdom can be recreated." Maria stated but Darius clutched her shoulders. "No, you can't leave. I…I love you!" Darius said blushing and Maria blushed as well but sighed and removed his hands. Yet she kept her gaze steady with him, her eyes swimming with tears that, as a Queen, she refused to spill.
"I love you too Darius…but I can't stay here on Terra." She explained and he felt his heart shatter. "I have to fulfill my duty as the True Envoy and that means Aura Kingdom must be remade." Maria said and her, with the Eidolon's, all started glowing as the Cube, now completely blue again, floated above them glowing as well.
"But who knows…one day I might see you all again." Maria said and smiled as the Eidolon's disappeared one by one. "Everyone, I will dearly miss you." Maria said, before connecting her eyes with Darius, the tears now flowing freely down her face. "And Darius…I love you." Maria said before she disappeared as well, leaving them all. They had to stay...and she had to leave. -Flashback End-
Darius sighed as he wandered around Navea, filled with sadness; even though he tried to be happy. Him and the others still stayed in touch and traveled together, it kept Maria alive within them, even Abaddon and Hiyami traveled with them every now and then. Akane had become like an older sister to Lilliana, having reminded Lilliana of Maria. Darius couldn't believe that they were all still together through these past few months. Luther, Sandra, Kavar, Maki, Toraka, Sataka, Satako, Lilliana, Akane, Alessa, himself, Hiyami and Abaddon; they all stayed in contact and stuck together.
Andre and Anya also seemed highly affected by Maria's absence but it was understandable. Maria had helped shape Andre's view on Envoy's; showing them that they all weren't the same. For Anya, she had lost her 'little sister', so to speak as the two had grown close and now Maria was in a different world…literally! Darius was only broken out of his thoughts when he heard Luther shout for him. "Darius, you might want to see this!" He called out as he spotted him, making the Grenadier nodded as they ran toward the Church, where everyone was gathered. "What's going on?" Darius asked Belenus as he smiled at them, holding a letter. "I believe we have someone we need to visit." Belenus said and Darius's eyes widened as he recognized the symbol…could it be true?
Elsewhere: A girl paced back and forth in a building city, looking at the papers in her hands as she flipped through them; a pig-tailed teal haired girl floated beside her, smiling. "Well, it seems production is coming along a lot faster than I thought." The woman stated as she looked at the teal-haired girl. "I agree very much Queen Maria, things are coming along a lot better than we originally thought. It all thanks due to everyone's combined efforts." The girl stated, smiling at the Queen, who was in fact Maria. Maria giggled at her Eidolon's happiness, agreeing with her.
"That's true Sachi, things are coming along nicely. It won't be long until the city is finished, then we can work on the castle." She said as she closed the folder she held. Suddenly Uzuriel, the Heavenly Defender floated over, smiling at her Queen in which Maria smiled back in return. "Have the younger ones behaved Uzuriel?" Maria asked the Heavenly Defender, who nodded with a smile. "Yes, Cesela has been helping me look at Endora, Serena, Serif, Grimm, Hansel and Gretel." The recently evolved Uzuriel stated, and Maria sighed in relief.
"Good, if they were misbehaving I'd have to teach them to behave." Maria said and looked around. Many of the Eidolon's have recently evolved in the past six months she hadn't seen her friends. Grimm, Serif, Uzuriel, Eligos, Gigas, Aelius, Tsubaki, Zaahir, Yarnaros, Kotonoha, and Bel-Chandra had all evolved and Maria was sure the rest could; but had yet to evolve. Sighing, Maria turned around and began working on fixing the gardens up, when suddenly someone slammed into her.
"GAH!" She shouted in surprise, before standing and turning to glare at the one who slammed into her. "Serif, you gotta calm down." Maria scolded gently, glare turning soft as the once blonde haired boy smiled at her. Serif's looks had changed when he evolved as well but it didn't surprise Maria. His blonde hair was now white and his blue eyes had turned teal, as did his once blue head piece. The wings on his outfit grew a bit longer and a small second pair appeared under the first. His blue pants turned black and he had teal trimming on his white shirt.
He pointed toward Tsubaki who ran along the walls of the city, before she jumped down and made her way toward them. "Ah, so that's what you want to say?" Maria asked Serif and he blushed looking at Sachi. "Can…can I play with Sachi?" He asked nervously and Maria giggled; he was cute when he was bashful. "Of course you can but it's up to her." She said before she smirked mischievously at the young Eidolon. "Don't have 'too much fun' though." Maria said with a wink and his face went so red in was probably unhealthy. As him and Sachi floated off, Maria smiled at Tsubaki as she handed Maria the letter.
"I see Belenus quickly sent a reply as fast as he could." She observed, opening it before she looked at Tsubaki. "How did he react when he saw you?" Maria asked Tsubaki, the pink haired girl smiled. "He about fainted, thought I was a ghost. Andre was about to attack me but when he realized who it was stopped his attack. He seemed surprise to see me, but happy at the same time." Tsubaki said as Maria smiled, turning her gaze back to the letter. As her eyes scanned the letter, her smile slowly turned to a small frown...before her eyes widened and her mouth dropped.
"We have a lot of work to finish. They plan to be here in a week and we're not even halfway done!" Maria stated in a panic and began looking through her papers. "Oh no, we still have half the stalls to finish, the planting and gardening, the castle, a church of our own, the armory, the army quarter's. GAH!" Maria shouted and Tsubaki sighed. "Work double time and use more of the Cube?" Tsubaki questioned, and Maria nodded. "Yeah. We'll also have to ask Tigerius to increase the size of the patrol along with Bahadur; then make sure that Aelius and Uzuriel can get the kitchen working and create a meal." She said, before turning around.
"Then I'll have Bealdor and Faust stationed at the gates to protect it from intruders." Maria said and walked off, mumbling to herself. Tsubaki chuckled at Maria's ramblings, before looking over at Astraea as she came over, Uzuriel was beside Tsubaki, chuckling to herself as well. "Yep, she defiantly takes after you Astraea." Tsubaki said as she smiled at the Guardian Goddess, the blonde Eidolon nodding.
Two Weeks Later: The escort to the new Aura Kingdom took longer than expected much to Maria's relief; she was panicked about their sudden notice. She had sent a letter saying that the lights that hit on the far side of Terra was actually the Cube transporting them all to Terra since it was too long for Gaia to rebuild and it wasn't something she was comfy with. The past four months Maria had been rebuilding Aura Kingdom on Terra and had organized area's for the Eidolons to be at; as well as give them position's they'd excel at. The escort to Aura Kingdom consisted of Darius, Lilliana, Luther, Sandra, Akina, Kavar, Maki, Sataka, Satako, Toraka, Anya, Andre, Akane, Alessa, Hiyami, Alex, Victoria, Gus, Belenus and everyone from Port Skandia as they had wished to see Maria again.
Maria smiled as she entered the throne room, heading toward the chair there. "Alright, the castle is finished and the Cube is above me. I'm so glad we finished in time." Maria said as she slumped against her chair, smiling at a small platform in the center. In the center of the throne room stood a platform with a glowing flower pattern, it was something Maria came up with. The moment the power of Gaia appeared in someone, they were to be brought to Aura Kingdom and depending on the purity within them they would obtain an Eidolon. If the two took an interest in one another, they would become partners and every two months they were to come to Aura Kingdom to see if they were still on the right path.
Suddenly Tsubaki appeared and bowed before Maria, awaiting permission to speak. "Yes Tsubaki?" Maria questioned, raising a brow in confusion. "Maria, we have received word from the patrol that a large group is headed this way." Tsubaki said, before looking up with a smile. "Word is that our Highness's beloved has been spotted within the group, as well as Envoy Akane and Eidolon Alessa. We believe it is the escort we were told about within the letter." She explained and Maria smiled.
"Once they arrive at the gates, give them permission to enter and tell them I shall meet them at the Castle." Maria said and Tsubaki nodded as she disappeared; Maria sighed in bliss. "Happy to see old friends?" Astraea asked coming beside Maria and Sachi appeared with Saari and Quelkulan. "Yes, I am. It'd be good to see everyone again after so much time had passed." Maria said and waited for their arrival.
Next Day: The escort arrived early morning and was surprised to see Bealdor and Faust there but the two Eidolon's smiled upon seeing them...at least...they think Faust might have as well. "We've been expecting you." Bealdor said and opened the gate, allowing them to walk in.
Everyone looked around in amazement at the beauty to the place and smiled as they saw Eidolon's, each returning the smile. As they drew closer, they got bombarded by Eidolon's and Serif seemed to show a special interest in Darius as he hugged the boy around the neck. Akina realized that Gigas seemed to understand her pursue to strength as some of the other Eidolon's showed an interest in the other member's of the group. Soon the doors opened as they neared the throne room in the Castle and they noticed it was Uzuriel and Saari who opened and they bowed upon seeing them.
At the other ended, behind the glowing platform in the room…was Maria. She sat in a chair with two others besides her and smiled at them, wearing a long dark blue dress with light blue accents that were the same color as the Cube and shimmered like her armor did. She stood and bowed even as Darius took a few steps forward. "Maria?" He asked and Maria nodded. "It's so good to see you all again, I take it you got here safely?" Maria questioned with a familiar and Darius smiled and ran toward her. "Maria!" Darius shouted in joy and Maria trotted down the few steps that went to the chairs.
They meet on the platform and hugged, glad to be reunited; even as Serif and Sachi floating around them, grinning at each other. "I've missed you so much." Darius said, hugging her as tears went down his face. "And I missed you as well." Maria said before she kissed him and he returned the kiss. Maria explained how it was taking too long to rebuild Gaia and that they all decided it'd be best to rebuild Aura Kingdom on Terra. She explained that in the past four months they had rebuilt most of the city and had just finished the castle yesterday for their arrival. Afterwards they ate and got reacquainted with each other and as they finished, they started small chatter as Maria stood.
"So, I have something to ask the people of Port Skandia." Maria said, gaining everyone's attention; especially the survivor's of Port Skandia. "Would you all like to live here?" She asked, shocking them. "Live here? As in live in Aura Kingdom?" Sheila asked and Maria nodded. "Yes, live here." Maria repeated, smiling soft and gentle. "The houses will be free of charge and you all can open stalls and begin selling things again." She explained; Sheila and York looked at one another, before nodding as did their kids. Other survivor's of Port Skandia nodded as well as others spoke about how they would beginning reopening their shops.
Maria smiled, before continuing. "I plan to have Aura Kingdom be a place people can come to, kind of like a second Navea…but not exactly. This place will be where Eidolon's and Envoys can live as well. In fact, due to how you all helped me defeat Reinhardt, the Eidolon's took an interest in those who helped. Even as you stand upon the platform, it's already seeing if your soul is pure and it is for many of you." Maria said and everyone cheered and smiled, Maria's group agreeing to be Envoy's.
Maria turned her attention to Belenus, feeling somewhat nervous at what she would say next. "Also…Belenus, this is a personal request." Maria said biting her lip and he looked at her kindly. "You can ask child, don't fret." He said…he knew what she was going to ask. "I was wondering…if maybe Andre and Anya could stay here?" Maria asked, shocking the two. "Us, why?" Andre questioned and Maria smiled as she pointed to Aelius and Kusanagi. "Those two have taken an interest in you and I plan on having Envoy's guarding my city. Since I've known you two the longest and best within Navea, I was wondering if it was okay for you two to stay here." Maria said and saw Belenus smile.
"Child, I had a feeling that would be what you would ask. I haven't a problem with it but it is ultimately up to them." Belenus said and the two thought, before looking at the other. It was true, they were the closest to Maria from Navea aside from Belenus and Gus...but they couldn't abandon the Church. They spoke with Alex and Victoria for a little bit, the two stating they could protect Navea and they felt themselves relax at hearing those words. Looking at Maria, they nodded and she smiled. After a while, the tables and chairs were removed and Maria sat in her chair, Sachi and Astraea coming up to her sides.
"There are a few things I would like to clarify about making a bond with an Eidolon." Maria began as a staff formed in her hand, the white steel landing gently in her hand. "You will only have one Eidolon, as I have come to notice no one can handle more than one. Also, every other month you are to be 'scanned' in a sense to see if you are still on the right path." Maria said as she folded her hands and leaned her head against them. "The bond is permanent and can only be made if the two have an interest with each other. All Envoy's will have a connection to me through the Cube of Gaia." Maria stated and Andre with Anya nodded.
Kusanagi went first, floating toward Anya and smiling at her, before she held her hands out toward Anya. Anya lifted her hands together and Kusanagi placed her hands over Anya when suddenly a key appeared in Anya's hands. Anya lifted the key to her chest and it disappeared into multi-colored particles that went into her and she glowed. Suddenly they flashed for a brief second and it faded as Anya stood there with a smile and then Kusanagi reappeared; smiling brightly at Anya.
The process was repeated with Andre and Aelius, in which he was then appointed Commander of the army Maria was planning to build to help keep the peace. "I understand, it would be an honor." Andre said with a bow and Maria smiled. "Then I thank you for your service." Maria said before standing, smiling at everyone. "Once again…" Maria swung her arms out to the side and the cubes upon the pillars in the castle brightened and the Cube above her glowed. "Welcome to Aura Kingdom, home of Envoy's and Eidolon's!" She exclaimed and everyone cheered.
Days passed in Aura Kingdom as the villagers of Port Skandia made Aura Kingdom their new home, Maria made sure they had all the necessities of their old home; even as those from Maria's group had obtained Eidolon's. Akina had gotten Gigas as her Eidolon, both having very similar interests but that was no surprise, they both pursued strength. Sataka and Toraka also got Eidolons, the two having gotten together not too long ago; their Eidolon's were Bahadur for Toraka and Bel-Chandra for Sataka. Sandra and Luther also got Eidolons after they hooked up, Nalani for Sandra and Higa for Luther.
Lilliana eventually obtained an Eidolon as well and it was Serena; it made Maria happy to see the two got along on a great level but their antics were funny. It also turned out that Maki had an Eidolon as well and her Eidolon was Kotonoha. Kavar ended up obtaining an Eidolon as well and it was one of the newer Eidolon's who had appeared when Maria was recreating Gaia; Yumikaze. Satako ended up with an Eidolon soon after the celebration of Aura Kingdom ended and he was with Uriel, a new Eidolon who showed up after Maria moved Aura Kingdom to Terra. Abaddon eventually obtained his own Eidolon as well and it was nice when Abaddon showed interest in Shirayuki…but it was more ways than one that got them to team up. Darius had ended up with Serif as his Eidolon and Sachi with Maria couldn't be happier, it really was a match made perfect.
Currently, Maria was sitting in the chair at the throne room, listening to the presence of someone outside and she made the staff in her hands disappear as the doors opened. "Everything is perfect, it's all going so smoothly." Maria said as Darius walked over and they smiled at one another. "But nothing lasts forever." He said, having heard her comment and she chuckled. "I know," She began, tapping his cheek when he leaned toward her, kissing her. "which is why we must work to preserve and protect everything we have. To teach the younger generation's everything we know." Maria said as she stood from her chair, smiling gently at him.
Maria was happy with how things were currently though, it was perfect. The army had their own sleeping quarters, her friends had room's within the castle; even Akane, Hiyami and Abaddon did. Hiyami hadn't chosen an Eidolon, seeing as she had her demon's. Maria had offered Sheila, York, Theia and Joel a room; they accepted after a lot begging from Akane and even Maria herself. The pair went toward a smaller pair of doors and opened it, giving them a good view of the Kingdom from the throne room. "It's beautiful." Maria said as the sun began setting and Darius smiled at her, he agreed. His smile slowly faded though as thoughts entered his mind and he sighed, seeming to determine something he would do.
"Maria, there's something I've been meaning to ask you." Darius said firmly but Maria noticed the nervousness in his voice. 'What's he so nervous about?' Maria thought but smiled at him, turning to face him. "Alright, what is it?" Maria asked and as he turned to her as well, she saw determination in his eyes, mixed with…fear? "These past six months have, well…they've been torture, especially when I thought I've never see you again." He began, looking like he was digging for something in the pack behind him.
"I gave this a lot of thought and I realized I never want to be separated from you like that again, so I ask you this," Darius said as he got on one knee and brought out a small black box, Maria felt her heart beating faster. "will you marry me?" Darius asked as he opened the box and within was a crystal ring. The ring itself was made of crystal-like diamond, with a topaz in the center and two smaller sapphire's beside it. Maria saw an engraving inside the ring that read: 'You are my only Princess, my only light, you are my only love, Maria. ~Darius'. Maria just about began crying but smiled at Darius as she knelt; hugging him tightly.
"Yes, I will!" Maria said and he smiled in relief as he slipped the ring on and intertwined their fingers. "I will always love you, Maria." Darius said as he kissed Maria, who kissed back. Sachi and Serif looked at one another, before blushing and looking away. Suddenly Sachi grabbed Serif's hand, making him look at her and she smiled nervously at him with pink cheeks. Serif smiled and kissed her, making she blushed harder,but returned the kiss. Astraea watched from the chair, below the Cube and smiled.
"Yes, Aura Kingdom is in for a bright future and a world of peace." Astraea said, before she looked at the cube. "Isn't that right...Gaia?" She questioned and the cube glowed, before Astraea left, giving the couples some peace. Maria had accomplished her goal, turned Reinhardt to justice, defeated Pandoran and figured out who she was. Now she could focus on her life and how to make the world a better place for Envoy's and all races alike. With Darius at her side, they would overcome anything and eventually make their own family as well as encounter new Envoy's and Eidolon's alike. It was the beginning of a new world for everyone.
This is the end of Envoy everybody! ^^ I had a lot of fun making this and eventually revamping it I added some things and change others. Originally, Anya had Vermillion but I didn't like that act so I changed it for her to have Kusanagi instead. ^^
Anyways, if you all noticed...I added someone called Gaia? Now who is Gaia you might wander. Well, in a short story I posted, I showed her and she's known as the Mistress of Eidolon's; only on the mobile version of Aura Kingdom though, as I learned from a friend, called taffybratz, that Aeria Games came out with a mobile version of Aura Kingdom. (I still say they took the idea from the original version of this story when I made Maria the Queen of Eidolon's.)
Anyways, Gaia was the True Wielder of the Cube of Gaia before Maria was and Maria has Gaia's blood running through her vein's more than Astraea did, which is why when Maria was born, she was the next chosen. Astraea was not Chosen to be the Wielder like Maria but she could use the Cube, both as a mortal and Eidolon.
I added Gaia because Astraea knows who Gaia is, she knows that originally the Cube just came into existence but created a physical version of itself, hence, Gaia the Mistress of Eidolon's and she was a True Wielder because she was the Cube itself in physical form. (At least that's what I think.) I thought it would be cool to incorporate Aeria Game's idea into the story as a short of Shout Out to the makers of the game.
Well, I hope everyone enjoyed the story as much as I did making it. ^^
As you know, Maria, Darius, Lilliana, Sataka, Kavar, Maki, Akina, Luther, Satako and Sandra belong to me.
Akane and Hiyami belong to taffybratz.
Abaddon belongs to Vol T Lachance.
Once again, hope you all enjoyed the story. ^^