Chapter 27: Brother and Sister Again
The time is morning in the lands of Kurosaki. We then get a shot of what looks to be Momo bathing in a natural spring as we see her bare back, and the water barely covering her butt while she runs water through her pink, slightly spiky-ish hair.
Still seeing Momo from behind, but from a distance, the shot pans over as we see the clothes that Momo wore yesterday on a slab of stone. We then see a hand go over and grab the bottoms of the smallclothes of Momo's outfit.
Hearing a slight rustling sound as we get a head and shoulder shot of her at an angle, Momo puts on a look of surprise. Covering her bare breasts, Momo's looks to see what caused the sound, and she sees Rikku there grabbing her clothes.
"Rikku?" asks Momo.
"Oh, hey there, Kurosaki-sama." says Rikku. "I was getting your clothes you wore yesterday ready to wash, although Ryu will be doing that honor."
Though Momo's is a little disturbed to think about a man will be washing her clothes, and having the honor of doing it, she asks Rikku, "What do you mean that Ryu will be doing the honor?"
"I'd... rather not tell you." says Rikku putting on a perturbed look. She then smiles and says, "At any rate, I apologize if I disturbed your time being spent bathing."
Momo shakes her head and says with a smile, "It's no trouble, Rikku. You're just doing your job, is all. So, that said, I should thank you."
Giving a bright smile, Rikku says, "You're very welcome. Anyway, I brought your newest outfit with me, so it'll be where your old clothes were. I shall get these garments here ready to be washed as soon as possible."
"Thank you again, Rikku." says Momo. "Your family is really diligent about serving me."
"And diligent we shall remain." says Rikku. "Enjoy your bath, Kurosaki-sama."
After that, Rikku leaves with Momo's clothes from the day before.
Momo turns her back to us, and uncovers her breasts to continue bathing herself.
"Both Ryu and Rikku are excited to serve me." Momo thinks to herself as we get a side shot of her head. "But, whatever makes them happy, I suppose. I wonder if this is what Chrom and Lissa went through when it came to be taken care of by Frederick?"
After a while, Momo hears another rustling sound from behind her, but she doesn't bother to look back.
"Did you forget anything to do or tell me, Rikku?" asks Momo with a pleasant smile.
Just then, as we get another head and shoulder shot of her, Momo hears small movement in the water, followed by Chrom's voice, which says, "It's me, honey."
Before the surprised Momo can turn around, she feels something warm wrap around her body, and she looks down to see Chrom's arms around her, with his left arm going around her belly and his right arm going around and covering her bare breasts. Momo then looks up with a smile and as she does, Chrom brings his head over to the right side of Momo's, where he starts to kiss the right side of her neck. This makes Momo close her eyes and give a bigger smile. After that, we see a full of shot of Chrom, who is naked himself, in the water that is covering his and Momo's lower bodies and wrapping his arms around his wife.
"Well, you're certainly eager this morning." says Momo. "Not that I don't love that about you."
"Well, every time I'm with you alone makes me eager to love you in any way I can." says Chrom still kissing the sides of Momo's neck. "And it only makes me more eager when you're alone with me while you're sparsely dressed or completely undressed."
Momo giggles cutely and says, "Guess that's why you were willing to be so wild last night when we slept together as I had on those smallclothes that I was given to wear to bed."
"Yeah, who know that smallclothes that left your buttocks exposed could fire up my passion like that?" says Chrom. "I mean, I didn't want to risk having another child since you just had Morgan not extremely long ago, but... just... wow, what a night that was."
"I'll certainly never forget it, and considering I once had amnesia, that should be thought of as impressive." says Momo. She then starts to moan a bit as Chrom kisses her neck more and more, and says afterwards, "Oh, Chrom, you make every moment magical."
"Only because you're around for me to make that happen." says Chrom still kissing Momo's neck. "And besides, you're the real magic in my life."
Momo giggles through her sounds of pleasure from being romanced by Chrom, and says, "It's pretty funny to think about it. Who knew that those times we caught the other naked and about to get a bath, it would lead to something as incredible as sharing a romantic bath together?"
"I know." says Chrom. "But, in the end, I guess that was our own way of breaking down the barriers between us. We became close enough to become true friends, and eventually... even closer to become lovers, followed by husband and wife. And now... a mother and a father."
"We truly are two halves of a greater whole in the end." says Momo.
Getting a side of shot of their heads, Momo turns around to face Chrom and pulls him close to her. We even get of shot of her breasts pressed into his chest as she presses them more.
"Chrom... I love you so much." says Momo. "And while we must maintain responsibility to our troops and their morale, I... I want this moment to last a little longer."
Chrom smiles as he puts his hands on the part of Momo's back just above her butt, then he says, "This moment may not last forever, but... I do want the memories to do so. I truly love you, Momo."
After that, Chrom and Momo move in and kiss very passionately as Momo puts her right hand on the back of Chrom's head. We then get a full of shot Chrom and Momo kissing passionately in the others embrace in the spring as the scene ends.
In the next scene, a little later in the morning, Yen'fay is walking through the estate as a little activity is going on with the members of Chrom's group, such as Frederick putting the troops through a workout routine, Vaike and Owain training together, Virion, Noire and Inigo practicing their archery, Pit being assaulted in a hug frenzy by Nowi, Sumia, Lissa, Maribelle and Olivia as always, Kjelle and Sully practicing lance maneuvers and various other activities. However, one that catches his eyes the most is the training going on between Lucina and Morgan. Knowing they're brother and sister, he puts on a sorrowful look, but then, he walks up a bit to listen in.
"So, brother..." says Lucina. "...think you got the basics of father's fighting style?"
"I... think so." says Morgan. "Still, it does seem a bit on the incredibly advanced side of combat I'm used to."
"I understand." says Lucina. "But, it's only imperative that we keep up his legacy. I know you try to take more after mother in her style of strategies and tactics. Still... if you can learn a bit more of father's skills with a sword, you should be able to take things further than just being a master tactician."
Morgan smiles a bit and says, "You really think so, sister? I mean, I know I'm of royal blood, but, upon losing my memories... it feels as if I may not live up to father's standards. Still, doesn't mean I can't try my hardest."
Lucina smiles and says, "I know, Morgan. And despite what you've been through, you're still a fighter in every way. That there is proof that you are truly worthy of your royal birthright, and that you can live up the legacy father has laid out before us."
Morgan smiles greatly and says, "Thanks, Lucina. I'm so lucky to have such a great family, and especially to have you as a sister."
Yen'fay gives a smile and says, "It's good to see you two are being the best of siblings."
As Yen'fay says what he said, Morgan and Lucina look in his direction, and Lucina says, "Oh, Master Yen'fay, what brings you by?"
"Nothing important." says Yen'fay. "Just seeing what a good brother and sister you are. Nothing more."
"Thanks, Yen'fay." says Morgan. "Even though I have so much to remember after suffering amnesia, I still want to be with my family most of all. I think that's more important that trying to get my memories back."
"Indeed, Morgan." says Yen'fay. "Anyway, I'd best let you get back to what you both were doing. Carry on."
"See you later, Yen'fay." says Morgan, and Lucina follows up with, "Take care."
Yen'fay waves a bit to them, then he starts to walk off as that scene ends.
In the next scene, Yen'fay continues to walk through the estate. He then comes upon Rikku, who seems to be doing the laundry she was commissioned to do for all of Momo's friends.
"Hello." says Yen'fay to get Rikku's attention, and she replies, "Oh, hello. You're one of the people that came with Princess Jennifer, right? From what I hear, you're the Yen'fay from the alternate timeline, right? At least, that's what Kurosaki-sama told me."
"That is correct." says Yen'fay. "So, not to state the obvious, but you seem to be doing laundry. Am I correct to assume it's for Momo's friends?"
Rikku just sighs and says, "Good perception you have there. Yes, I am. Kind of doing it because, well... I'd rather not say. My brother has the honor of doing Kurosaki-sama's laundry, among other things he's going to have the honor of doing for her, and I'm stuck doing the rest for her comrades."
"I... see." says Yen'fay.
"Well, it's like I said, big sister." says Ryu as he comes in. "Make sure you know what you're getting into before making or accepting a bet."
Rikku, putting on a disgusted look, asks, "Are you going to continue to gloat about that, brother?"
"Only if you continue to complain about it." says Ryu smugly.
"Fine, fine." says Rikku. "But I'm still the better fighter between you and me."
"That is true." says Ryu. "But we did have a deal about this."
Rikku then leaves and says, "Well, enjoy your time being Kurosaki-sama's personal helper. Eventually, I will get that honor for myself one day."
"Let us hope so, Rikku." says Ryu. "Let us hope so."
After Rikku has left, Yen'fay says after observing both siblings in action, "Well, I suppose I better be on my way."
After that, Yen'fay leaves with Ryu watching him do so.
In the next scene, we see Say'ri looking at over the railing of a small, arching bridge while taking in the sights. Just then, Yen'fay comes in and sees Say'ri in her moment of tranquility. He feels like wanting to avoid her at first when he sees her, but he thinks back to the moments that happened between Lucina and Morgan, as well as those that went on between Ryu and Rikku. Gaining courage, Yen'fay walks over to Say'ri.
As we get a shot of the side of Say'ri's face, we hear Yen'fay go, "Hello, Say'ri."
Say'ri looks to see Yen'fay coming her way, and she says, "Oh, Yen'fay! I mean, the other Yen'fay. How are you?"
"I'm doing rather well, to be honest." says Yen'fay. "I trust you're also doing well, other Say'ri."
"Aye." says Say'ri.
"So... you don't mind if I stand with you for a while, do you?" asks Yen'fay, to which, Say'ri replies, "No, that's all right. You can if you want to."
Afterwards, both Say'ri and Yen'fay look over the railing and at the parts of the lands they can see.
"This is a beautiful place." says Yen'fay. "It reminds me almost of home. Well... my home anyway. But, I'm sure it also reminds you of Chon'sin to a degree, Say'ri."
"Yes, but Chon'sin wasn't nearly as beautiful as this place." says Say'ri. "Momo is very fortunate to have such lands to herself, even if they are within the continent belonging to a madman like Hugo."
"I have to agree." says Yen'fay. "She's especially fortunate to be a noble. Or maybe cursed. I can never tell at times whether being such a person is for better or worse."
"I guess it could go either way." says Say'ri.
Yen'fay just nods, then says, "I suppose you're right."
A few moments pass of Say'ri and Yen'fay just looking ahead over the railing of the bridge.
"So, Say'ri..." Yen'fay starts off. "...about what we talked about back in the Bathrealm that time. I've been thinking..."
"I've been thinking about that, as well." says Say'ri.
Yen'fay looks at Say'ri with a curious expression and asks, "You have?"
"Aye." says Say'ri. "And I know we cannot pretend to be brother and sister for we come from different realities. This is my reality where my Yen'fay died. And you come from a reality where your Say'ri died."
Yen'fay just looks at Say'ri with a troubled expression.
"Therefore..." Say'ri starts to continue. "...we cannot be brother and sister. It is impossible for us to be that way. I have to come to terms... and accept that."
Yen'fay continues to look troubled at Say'ri, but then looks away with a smile and says, "Funny... I was going to say something different."
"Yes, I know, and... what did you say?" Say'ri says as she starts off looking sad but ends up putting on an expression of surprise as she looks at Yen'fay.
"I've been... walking around for a while." says Yen'fay. "And while I've observed all that I came across, I was more drawn to those that were siblings, such as Lucina and Morgan, as well as those two Serrisians of Shitomian descent, Ryu and Rikku. I saw just how like siblings they act due to being so. I imagine even Chrom and Lissa are the same way. And it has me thinking... I miss that. I miss it so much."
"Yen'fay?" asks Say'ri.
"What I'm saying, Say'ri is that... I may have been hasty in my judgment to say you and I weren't brother and sister." says Yen'fay. "I want what those siblings have. I want to have that love for one of my blood. I want to be able to cherish them, and fight with them, just like any brother and sister would."
"Yen'fay, are you saying that...?" Say'ri starts to ask.
"Yes, Say'ri." says Yen'fay as he looks at Say'ri. "If you would have me, I would... I would love to be your brother again. Maybe the ones important to us died in our own realities, but... it shouldn't matter. You and I are of similar blood and blood does not lie. Not in mine eyes, anyway."
Say'ri's eyes start to fill up with tears.
"So, I ask you, Say'ri." says Yen'fay. "Will have me as your... as your brother?"
Beginning to cry, Say'ri smiles and says, "Mercy, Yen'fay... of course I will have you as my brother! Be my brother again!"
Say'ri then hugs Yen'fay and presses her face into his chest, crying into it. And Yen'fay hugs her back as he says, "Say'ri... my sister... I am back."
"Welcome back, brother." says Say'ri. "Welcome back, Yen'fay."
The scene ends with Yen'fay and Say'ri hugging like any brother and sister would.
To Be Continued in Chapter 28
