(Irina's Request Part 1)

*October 12, 1920*

*3:50pm*

Both parties stood in shock as everyone was simply speechless at what was transpiring.

"Irina and Felix? This can't be happening? How did they know that we were here?" Kaede thought to herself as she stared at the couple.

"Please come along with us, We have much to discuss and bring your friends along as well" Irina spoke to Olga as she looked directly at her cousin.

"We won't have enough room so It seems we will have to be in separate cars but let's head over to our rides" Felix spoke to everyone as everyone simply nodded their heads and proceeded to follow them along.

"Hey, Are they related to you? It seems like they know you guys" Kazumi asked Tatiana as he was met with a nod of confirmation from her.

"Yes, the woman you see before you is our cousin. Her mother's name was Xenia Alexandrovna who is our father's sister but I'm wondering why she is here?..." Tatiana answered back as she continued to walk with Kazumi.

"I see, I didn't expect to see more of your family in Paris but they seem pretty nice as well so It seems we won't have to worry about anything right?" Kazumi spoke back as he saw Tatiana nod her head in agreement.

"I'm sure, Cousin Irina and her husband Felix are very wonderful people but It feels weird as well like We should be crying since they're family but the emotions are like a mixture of calmness yet sadness at the same time.." Tatiana explained further to Kazumi as eventually everyone made their way outside of the train station to see two cars waiting for them.

"Lady with the sword. What's your name? How long were you friends with them?" Irina asked Kaede as she turned her direction towards Kaede to await her answer.

"My name is Kaede and I've known everyone here for quite some time as well but If I may ask how did you know that we were gonna be there? Kaede answered back as she was met with a smile from Irina.

"What a beautiful name and I had this feeling that I was gonna reunite with my cousins. It's a rather strange feeling that I couldn't explain but It seems like I knew that everyone was gonna be here but I'm truly glad that my cousins are safe and sound.." Irina answered back as she eventually had tears in her eyes as she was met with a hug from Olga.

"I could say the same for you. We have so much to catch up on so let's all take a trip to your residence okay?" Olga spoke to Irina with a warm smile on her face as they eventually released themselves from the warm hug.

"Irina and Felix seem very nice. Irina is very beautiful as well. Was everyone close together?" Yelena wrote in her notebook as she showed it to Anastasia with a smile on her face while Anastasia smiled back at her.

"They are. We always played with Cousin Irina when we were little but we kinda grew apart ever since Irina got married to Felix but we always made sure to write towards each other as well" Anastasia answered back with a smile as while looking over to see Irina smiling at her.

"I see that little Anastasia has grown up into a beautiful woman. Come along my dear cousin. You're riding with me and Felix okay? You can also bring your cute friend along as well" Irina spoke to Anastasia as she waved at Yelena as well.

"I missed you both so much! You have also grown as well and I don't mind one bit!" Anastasia spoke back with a smile on her face.

"Alright. Anastasia and her friend will ride with me and Irina while Olga, Tatiana, and Alexei will ride in the second car okay? Lastly Maria will ride with these two over there so am I clear?" Felix instructed as everyone nodded their heads in agreement.

"Wait, what about Kaede? We can't leave her all alone?" Olga advised Irina and Felix as the couple looked at Kaede.

"My apologies, she'll ride with us but She'll have to sit in the middle okay? But let's not waste anymore time okay? Let's depart for Rue Gutenberg" Irina spoke back to Olga as everyone entered into their separate vehicles as each of the cars began to drive towards their destination.

"How did everyone escape the Bolsheviks? I'm sure that there was more than what meets the eye when it came to that right? Please be honest with us as well Anastasia" Irina asked Anastasia with a serious tone in her voice.

"It's a long story but I know that you and Felix won't believe me but before Yurovsky began his deed. I felt a strange light pull me forward and before I knew it. I was in the year 2020 but too make a long story short. I met Kaede who is a very wonderful friend of mine and we managed to return to the past and rescue the rest of my siblings with the help of a former guard named Maxim but he sadly passed away but…" Anastasia explained as she felt Kaede gently touching her shoulder for comfort.

"Don't worry. I'll explain things from here" Kaede told Anastasia as the pair nodded their heads in agreement.

"All of this happened due to me wanting to save the Romanovs. I know this is all confusing but please bear with me. I plan to bring Anastasia and the others to America on which they'll live safer yet happier lives but we had some trouble but we're on track as of now" Kaede explained further to Irina and Felix as the couple nodded their heads in understandment.

"I see. I have a request and I truly want everyone to be honest with me okay? But I must ask beforehand. What is that young girl's name? She's been awfully quiet" Irina asked Kaede and Anastasia as she looked back at Yelena.

"My name is Yelena. It's a pleasure to meet you both. I was born mute so I can't talk but I'm still happy to meet new people!" Yelena wrote in her notebook with a smile on her face while Anastasia read her introduction.

"Her name is Yelena and she wrote that she was born mute but she also wrote that she's very glad to meet everyone" Anastasia spoke for Yelena as she had a smile on her face.

"I see. I'm glad that everyone was able to make friends during this time of revolution. It's truly wonderful that everyone is alive as well" Felix said as he let out a smile on his face.

"Indeed, I consider them family at this point. The fact that everyone is still alive and well means that I'm doing my job but may I also ask you both a question as well?" Kaede spoke to Irina and Felix as the couple nodded their heads in confirmation.

"What made it so easy for both of yall to believe us? I mean our whole story sounds pretty crazy to even consider it true for one second so why?" Kaede asked the couple as she awaited her answer.

"Because, Anastasia is our cousin after all but I always knew when she was telling the truth or when it was another one of her pranks as well so I had a hunch that her story was true…" Irina answered back with a smile.

"She's right, but we also wanted to thank you for protecting our family as well" Felix spoke to Kaede as Kaede smiled warmly at the comments.

"Oh yeah! What was the question you were gonna ask Irina?" Anastasia asked Irina as she awaited her response.

"Well, It's more of a request than a question but we are suggesting you and the others stay here in France. We can take care of living spaces and everything else okay?" Irina requested Anastasia as this seemed to catch Anastasia, Yelena, and Kaede by surprise.

"M-Me and my siblings live here?..." Anastasia uttered to herself in surprise as the car continued to drive towards their location.