Shattered Songs of Faith

by Sakura108645

Now, one does not expect to wake up in another body when they die. She did not expect to come to such a world that she had only read and played through technology. What's more, that she wakes up as Female Byleth during her childhood days. "Come and see the world in different ways from the River of Time before it all shatters away!" (SI OC) (AU)

18. Chapter 17:Eclipse:Noa

- Dream: 1,000 years ago -

Where the north wind meets the sea

There's a river full of memory

Sleep, my darling, safe and sound

For in this river all is found

In her waters, deep and true

Lie the answers and a path for you

Dive down deep into her sound

But not too far or you'll be drowned

Her voice sang so sweetly yet haunting as she sat at the edge of a cliff. Her curly dark green hair flowed gently in the wind as she looked up into the night sky. Her green eyes held a smile as she drew in her journal, she made using a tree bark. She smiled fondly as a shooting star passed by, fixing her glasses and...picking up a jug of wine and gulping it down.

"Hhyyaaaaa! I swear this wine is the best!" She smiled as she wiped her lips with the sleeves of her dress.

Nothing made it better when she was alone and studying silently. Except when she and her husband were alone and had..."their sessions". She continued to write until she heard small footsteps approaching silently. But she had the ears of a wolf when it came to hearing.

"Nice try Serios." She said and there was a small yelp as she bent her head back a bit and smiled at the young girl with mint colored hair and eyes, who pouted.

"I thought you would be asleep Noa! " Serios said and the woman now known as Noa just smirked.

"Oh my, oh my ~ liwwile Sewios thinks she can tell me when to sleep! Hahahah! Shouldn't it be the other way around? You're supposed to be asleep young lady! I'm not about to have mother scold me when she wakes up!" Noa said as she stood up a bit to quickly and fell off the cliff, like usual.

"Noa!" Serios screamed and quickly backed away when she saw her sister had turned to her half human-half dragon form.

Noa sighed as she gently landed back to the ground, flowers blooming where her steps touched. She smiled as she made her dragon features disappear and was surprised when Serios hugged her tightly around her waist.

"I'm alright Serios. You should know I can just fly. You're a dragon too, you know." Noa said and sighed when she saw Serios was sobbing.

"You know I hate it when I see you fall off a cliff each time!" The little girl sobbed loudly.

Noa groans but smiled softly as she gently cupped her sister's cheeks, wiping her tears.

"Serios, even if I fall off a cliff each time, I'll never leave you alone. I promise." Noa smiled softly.

"Promise?"

"Promise."

A promise that was broken by fate.

- End of Dream -

- Imperial Years 1169: July 25th: Blue Sea Moon: 19 days Before the Holy Blessing -

Emily groans as she sat up from her bed, her naked body was shown as the blankets slid down. Despite being in a human body of age 15 with a mentally of a 1000-year-old woman, she was glad at least some of her old features of her original body were there.

"Why now am I dreaming of my past?" She muttered as she gently got off her bed, slid her feet into her slippers shaded like sheep, and walked towards the restroom to bathe.

Her daily routine was simple. Wake up, bathe for an hour a half (the hell?), get dressed, eat some breakfast and head to her medical workshop in the city. But today she had to work in the palace, so she left in charge her assistant for today. She was dressed in a white lab coat with the Crest of Lamine on the back of it, the royal flag of the Kingdom was patched on her left shoulder of her lab coat. Under her lab coat, she wore a simple purple blouse, black pants that are easy to move around in, and low black heels that allow her to run and walk without being in pain. She took a bite of her apple as she walked down the palace halls. If one were to describe it, it looked like the legendary castle of Camelot. Beautiful blue, clear glass, the flag of the Kingdom hung proudly. She made a turn to the left and stood in front of the doorway to the roundtable conference room. She sighed. She hated politics with a passion but being a Holy Magus, it was unavoidable.

"Politics...politics...politics..." she grumbled and pushed the door open.

Just like in the story of King Arthur, the king sat with his knights around the huge roundtable. But in this case, it was the king, a few knights and the heads of the Noble Houses in The Kingdom. Along with her and Cornelia of course. It felt like she was in bloody lion's den. It felt like the war meetings when she, her siblings and mother in the past were planning to fight off the Agarthans. She took her seat next to Lord Lanato, and he nodded. He was one of the few nobles she approved of.

"How much have I missed?" She whispered since that was her usual question in case she accidentally arrived late.

She never did but hey, you never know.

"Nothing so far. We are still waiting for a few others to arrive. Goodness you look tired! Just how much work did you have?" Lord Lonato said and she chuckled dryly.

"Actually, quite the opposite. I stayed up reading a book that was recently published by an author named Cecilia Shariac (Arisa: Achoo! Who's talking smack?!). King Arthur and the Knights of The Roundtable. I must say, quite the read. I honestly loved it. I can't help it was inspired by the Knights of Serios and The Kingdom. Though I must admit, not a fan of Lancelot." She chuckled as did Lord Lonato.

"I see you love that book too. My son won't stop talking about it." He said and she giggled.

The doors opened in came the last of the few nobles. They took their seats and King Lambert nodded.

"Let us begin the conference (war)." King Lambert said.

Lord Keilman stood up and Emily notice he looked happy. Hmm...that's a good sign. Despite Lord Keilman could be a pain in the ass, he was a good man, compared to half the nobles here.

"I bring good news my king! Trade with Duscur has reopened again! The first trade port reopened in the Alliance about a month ago and the trade ports are slowly beginning to reopen again. Even if at a slow pace, it is good to say that new goods will be coming in soon." Lord Keilman said joyfully.

"I see. That is good news. We are still working out negotiations with Duscur since their system is different from ours but hopefully, we'll be able to open more trade soon. We have also learned that the new head of trade in spices, salt, and silk are the Snowdrop family." King Lambert said and everyone nodded.

"Concerning trading regulations," Count Gautier spoke, "Have they been spoken of yet?" He said.

"I'll be honest, I'm not happy they have opened trade to Sreng and Almyra. But that is their choice and not ours. We can't interfere with their traditions." Lord Keilman said as he sat down.

"Personally," Emily spoke, making everyone turn, " I agree with Lord Keilman. Despite the differences in our cultures, one must also think of the two sides of the scale in order to create a balance in trade. First off, " her hand glowed, conjuring a projection of products from Sreng, "As we all know, sugar cane does not grow here in Fodlan and must be brought in from Sreng. And as we know, relations with them are strain. Especially between House Gautier." She said.

"Hmph. If they stop invading my territory, we wouldn't have to go through the whole trouble of importing goods from Dadga to get the things we need." Count Gautier said.

"Have you actually tried to speak and do negotiations?" Emily smiled and the Lord stiffens.

"I thought so." She said.

Honestly! The only voice of reason is her, Lord Lonato, The King, Lord Rodrigue, and Sir Gustav.

"Back to the subject," King Lambert said and turned to Lord Galatea, "How are things in your land? Has the new farming method helped bring a new harvest?" He said.

"My King, it has. Yes, we are still struggling but we had a much better summer harvest this year. That is more than enough." Lord Galatea smiled.

Emily let go a sigh of relief. Honestly, that girl, Kiana...she knows damn well the woman is only saying a certain amount of information. That is good. She is careful, cations and knows what will happen if she says far too much.

"Ah, that is wonderful!" Cornelia spoke, "Not only is the land recovering but I assume the people as well?" She smiled and Emily frowns.

"Yes! The medicine you, Lady Kiana and Lady Emily have prescribed have done amazing wonders. The health of many of my people has improved and what's more, the land seems to be blessing us with herbs growing." Lord Galatea said.

"Speaking of Lady Kiana..." Count Rowe said and everyone turned to Emily, who wanted to murder Cornelia who purposely brought the subject of her friend, "Has she...spoken to you these past few months?" He smiled.

"They all really want her want her to become part of the Kingdom...Cornelia especially because even she has figured out the girl knows a lot more. Fuck you hag...I'm not letting any of you get near this girl nor her knowledge..." Emily internally thought then spoke.

"Lady Kiana and I have not. She has returned to her homeland and will not be returning to Fodlan till 1175. She is a busy woman and I respect her space." She said.

"Tch." She heard very faintly from half the Lords and Cornelia.

"Changing the subject," Emily said, "The Holy Day of Blessing is soon. Have preparations begun?" She said.

"Of course!" Lord Rodrigue said, "As much as I despise being put in charge of it this year," he sent a glare to King Lambert, who smirked, "Everything is going smoothly. Surprisingly my sons are having fun choosing the food that will be served." He chuckled.

Thankfully the meeting ended smoothly and by a miracle, no cat fight between Emily and Cornelia ensued (All men: PRAISE THE GODDESS!). The 15-year-old redhead walked back to her office and screeched when she saw Prince Dimitri and Princess Lestia in there.

"What are you two doing in here?!" The girl said and Lestia smiled.

"He hurt his hand again. Snapped a sword in half and Felix is crying." The girl said and Dimitri glared at her.

"I did n-hhiisss..." he hissed at the pain and Emily grabbed his right hand and sighed.

"Once more," she saw his palms were red with scratches, "Use gloves." She gently hovered her hand over his, it glowed a light blue, and they healed.

Dimitri sighed as she ruffled his hair then spoke.

"I really wish I didn't snap things like this each time...my Crest keeps activating at random times." Dimitri said and Emily smiled to him softly.

"Remember the training exercises I told you about?" She said.

"Meditation?" He said confused and Lestia grinned.

"Can I teach him?" The blonde girl grinned.

"Dimitri, I think it be best you train with your sister for a week. It'll help you have better control of your Crest and it's power." She said and he nodded.

"I'll right. I'll give a try. And thank you Emily, we'll see you later tonight! Take care care!" He said as he and sister waved and left.

Emily sighed as she locked the door and activated her sound barrier. Once she made every single security spell in her office was in place, she spun like a ballerina, green light surrounded her, and she warped away to an unknown location.

- ? -

No one knows where this place is, only she and the members of this group know. Emily von Miller Zoltras gently landed in an ancient room. Stone walls, blue fire torches, ancient stone table, yet the place was like an auditorium, enough to host 100 people. Truly, this organization she is the leader of, only has that many people. She saw many have arrived and wore their white cloaks, different from the people of those Who Slither in the Dark, and the symbol of a Star was on it. She walked to the center and many removed their hoods. Of course, she raised an eyebrow when she saw Glenn, the newest member of her group, but she trusted the boy, since he is only two years younger than her and far too smart. Truthfully, he also wanted Zander and Sylvain to join also but this was a task he didn't want them to find out about, also for their safety. Many members of the group were people that chose to leave the Church of Serios of many reasons and the other half were survivors that escaped Those Who Slither in the Dark or were victims of the Crest system. Others were people Lord Alexander took in. She knew no one here would betray each other. One of the abilities of her Crest is that she could immediately detect if one had ill will and plans to betray.

"Good evening everyone. Glad to see you all are doing well." She spoke as she set down a folded piece of paper on the stone table, "As you all know, we'll be breaking into the Holy Mausoleum in 19 days. Have you all been keeping tabs in your country?" She said.

There are 3 groups, each one of the 33 people. One to keep track of what goes on in the Empire, one to keep track in the Alliance and of course, the one she is in, to keep track in the Kingdom. The extra remaining one person, is a spy to keep track of the Church of Serios.

"We've noticed suspicious activities going one lately in the underground black market in the Empire," the Leader of the Empire group said, "We haven't had a closer look, but we fear a coup de gras is happening soon." They said and Emily nodded.

"That's not good...Keep tabs on it. We may have to help certain people into hiding." She said and the leader of the Alliance group, Gregory, smirked.

"Good news, The Faerie Queen will be lending us her support!" He said proudly and many cheered, "Bad news...we found out some members of TWSD have created a base in Duscur. The nobles are doing what they can to fight them off, but the battle is wavering..." he said.

Emily did not like that news one bit. She noticed Erik stand up to speak.

"Cornelia was been getting off our radar and...we confirmed...she's hunting down Kiana Kalsana." He said the floor underneath Emily, thorns began to grow.

Many looked at each other worried and this was Glenn's first-time seeing Emily shaking with anger.

"Haaaaaaa...so the hag is looking for her then...? Even with no description nor what she looks like... she's doing what she can to hunt her down...haaaaa..." Emily said lowly.

She took a deep breath, the thorns disappearing.

"Lucius." she turned to the young man with long blond locks of hair, dressed in a blue robe, a yellow colored cloth wrapped around his waist with a gem hanging on it, a white cloak and blue colored eyes.

Lucius smiled and nodded as he presents a scroll.

"Lady Rhea along with Seteth, and Flayn will be leaving to Enbarr. Beleth will be left in charge of the monastery while they are away. There will be guards like usual guarding the entrance of the Holy Mausoleum. Thankfully, during my time there, I have stumbled upon many hidden passageways. It's still confusing but I have mapped out everything that I can." He said and summon his staff and projected the underground layout.

Emily nodded and smirked.

"Just as I thought," she pointed to certain area underneath the library, "We have our blind spot. Tharja, is that spell almost ready?" She said as she turned to a dark corner in the room.

"Hahahahahaha..." a low and creepy laugh echoes and Glenn flinched.

"First time here?" Gregory said to him.

"Yeah...to be honest...this still a lot of information to take in." Glenn sighed.

Honestly...learning the truth behind Crest and history felt like he drank an entire bottle of wine. Not that he's ever drunk wine but you get what I mean!

"You're only 13, kid. Trust me, you get used to it." Gregory gave him a small smile.

A young woman emerged from the shadows. Light pale skin, black straight hair with parts tied, and gold crown. She wears a black Cape and her clothing...is very questionable. Gregory covered Glenn's eyes, while the said boy was confused.

"You're still pure." Gregory chuckled a bit nervously while the woman stared at the two.

It felt like she was looking into their souls.

She turned to Emily and smiled.

"All is ready. Now, who will you bring to the mission? Obviously, Gregory and I will be going to undo the seal on Serios's tomb." Tharja said as she held a black grimoire in her hands.

"Erik, I, you two," She looked over to Glenn, "Glenn." She said and many stood up to protest.

"I object! He is still new to the group and isn't ready for this!" A woman yelled out.

"Agree! He has yet to gain ex-ooohh...so that's why...so he can learn..." one man said, and many sat back down as Emily nodded.

"As you all know, during these past 5 years, Cornelia killed many people that served Lord Alexander. We held a proper funeral for all of them. But now...the only one right now that is skillful enough with de-activating traps is Glenn. That is the main reason we are taking him." She said and the boy took a deep breath.

"This is my first mission and I won't let you down. Even...if learning the truth of the Church of Serios and who the true enemy of our people are, I'll do everything in my power. I die for my beliefs only." He said and Emily nodded.

"I'm counting on you Glenn." She gave him a small smile and nodded.

"Next up," she looked to her list, "Wind Twins: Hiro and Liko! You're up along with Sophia!" She yelled out.

From the Alliance group, two young men that wore armor like jackals, nodded. One's armor was the color dark green; this was Hiro. And the other wore a black one, this was Liko. They both wore mask of jackals to hide their identities.

"You two are in charge of looking out in case guards show up." She said and they nodded.

She turned to a young woman how was dressed as a holy nun and had a pink grimoire in her hands. Her hair was pink with streaks of blue, and one green eye and one yellow eye.

"I'm having you prepare the escape routes just in case. Have the warping spells ready along with the memory erase fog." She said and the woman nodded.

"19 days from now, we will raid the Holy Mausoleum! This is the first step to creating the change that is needed! Everyone else, make sure to keep your eyes open. Those who Slither in the Dark will have become more active! Be careful! You know what to do! Dismiss!" She yelled and many nodded.

A few minutes passed and the only ones left were her, Erik, and the team that will be going.

"Glenn, let me introduce you to the team." Emily smiled as the group walked up.

"This is Sophia von Hyrm. A former noble of the Empire. She left 40 years ago because her father was executed by the Church of Serios for his choosing to defect from it. He...had many secrets and found out many things. He was part of this organization to take down TWSD." Emily said and Glenn looked at pink haired woman who smiled.

He just barely noticed her ears were a bit pointy.

"Yes, true. But I'm sure you're questioning why I look like I'm 21. I lived in the world of Fae for many years to hide from the Church of Serios. Lady Titania is very kind. It is a pleasure to meet you Glenn. Hope we get along." Sophia smiled to him and he nodded.

"Likewise." He said and then turned to the Twins.

"Names Liko!" Liko grinned to him.

"Names Hiro!" Hiro saluted him.

"We're from a village in The Valley of Torment!" They said together.

"The hell...? How one earth does people live there?!" Glenn said and the twins chuckled.

"You be surprised what magic is cable of. Our bodies are adapted to the heat there and we live most of the times in the mountains nearby." Hiro smiled.

"Besides, we got a bone to pick with TWSD. Let's just say...our families suffered." Liko said.

Glenn nodded and turned to Gregory and Tharja. The said woman smiled to him.

"Hello there boy. My name is Tharja. I am a Dark Mage that has been on the run for 5 years. The Church of Serios did not approve of my choice in studying the dark arts so as you can guess, they wanted me executed. Accused me of tricking people into sinning and such. If you need me to hex someone, just say the word." Tharja giggled eerily.

Would it hurt for her to hex Cornelia?

"Forget the woman," Gregory grinned and pointed to himself, "Names Gregory. Former noble of the Empire. I'm a survivor of those piece of shits and have two Crest (Glenn: WHAT?!). I'll be helping you out if things get out of hand. You already know Emily and Erik. Anyhow," he turned to Emily, "You said there was something else you needed to take from the tomb other than a fragment of that sword. What else are you taking?" He said and everyone turned to Emily.

The woman had no emotion in her eyes as she looked at the Crest stone in her hand and then to them.

"I'm taking my body back." She said and Erik frowned while the others were confused.

"Wait, body? But you're here with us." Liko said.

"Other than Serios's tomb," Emily said, "There is one more tomb that we will be raiding. It has the body of the original bearer of the Crest of Noa." She said.

"What I have now in my hand" she showed them the Crest stone that had the symbol of Noa, "Is the heart and blood of the body. What is needed now to complete it is, the body and the soul." She said and Sophia frowns.

"The body is in the tomb and the soul...is you..." she said and the other 5 minus Erik looked her horrified.

"Are you out of your mind?!" Tharja said, "If you so recklessly try to return to the original body after...how many years?! It can kill you!" She said.

"I know. That's why Edward along with Lucius will be with me to make sure the procedure is a success. Rhea..." Emily gritted her teeth, "Has already fallen too low." Was all she said.

She will get her body back! One way or another!

- President Day: Augusts: Verdant Moon: Day 13; Enbarr: Opera House -

Écoutez ! écoutez !

C'est le son des instruments joyeux

Qui nous appelle et nous convie !

Ah ! –

Tout un monde enchanté semble naître

à mes yeux !

Tout me fête et m'enivre!

Et mon âme ravie

S'élance dans la vie

Comme l'oiseau s'envole aux cieux !

It was as if angels were singing down from the heavens. Today was the Holy Blessing Day of Enbarr, said to have been the day the Goddess first created the land. The first land to have been created was the Empire before the founding of its Empire. The opera house was full, grand, beautiful like a huge fancy theater. There were seats down and many balconies up. One, was specifically reserved for the Church of Serios. Lady Rhea sat silently as she watched the legendary Songstress, Manuela Casagranda, sing the role of a young girl named Juliet. Flayn hummed happily to the song while Seteth watched silently. Of course, there were guards like usual to protect the three. Manuela puffed out her chest as she sung out much higher notes, her hair was neatly put in a high bun, a few strands of her hair loose. She wore a beautiful red dress, fit for a queen. She stopped and turned to sing together with her partner, who played the role of Romeo.

Thus, today's opera was the tragic tale of two lovers, Romeo and Juliet.

Rhea let go of a sigh and Seteth turned to her.

"Is everything alright?" He asked.

"Yes. I wished Beleth would have come but we cannot leave the monastery unguarded. Hopefully he and Alois aren't having too much trouble." She said and turned back to the opera.

"I must be truthful," Seteth said, "I was very surprised when I learned you had a son. I don't recall you ever getting married." He said and felt a pinch on his side.

"Father! How rude! I'm sure even Aunty has fallen in love at some point!" Flayn said.

Thankfully the guards were placed outside, so the three were free to go by their real names if they desired. Rhea chuckled and sighed.

"It's alright Cethleann. I took in Beleth 18 years ago. Since then, I have been more than happy to raise him as my own son. He's a good child." Rhea said.

It wasn't a complete lie. Truthfully, she created Beleth. Originally, he was supposed to be the 11th vessel for the Crest of Flames but that changed. The baby child she created breath, had life, a soul, and a beating heart. Rhea could not believe it and was downright shocked. The child was not meant to have a soul. She could not bring herself to implant the heart of the progenitor goddess into him and chose to raise him. 19 years of raising a child was roller coaster. There were times she would ask for help from the nuns and especially the 12th vessel she created, Rosa. Beleth loved playing with her and would call her Aunty. He was devastated when he learned that she had passed away. But also, his mood was a bit happier when he learned he had a cousin (*cough* Arisa Byleth *cough*). Rhea never told Beleth her true motives and who she really was. Was this what parents go through when they wish for their child to become someone better than they are? For them not to learn of their past.

"I finally understood what my sister and my mother went through raising me." Rhea internally sighed as she looked towards the other balconies.

The love of a mother, the love of family. Is that why many humans fought wars at times? She turned to look around the balconies and her eyes zero in on one specifically. Two rows down, 6 to the left, she never thought she would see a familiar face again.

"Sniff." The two turned towards Flayn, who was sniffing the air, "I...Sandy?" She said and instantly Seteth stiffened.

Rhea turned back to the balcony she was looking.

"Hmm..he hasn't changed one bit." She thought as she looked at the balcony where the Varley family was.

Florencio sat happily chatting with Lord Reines and sitting next to him was little Bernadetta, who's eyes were sparkling as she watched the opera, while hugging tightly to her chest a teddy bear. There seem to be hope rise in her chest that Jeralt was here in the Empire. And if he was here...then that child was here as well. Her usual smile came to her lips as she looked around the balconies until...

Her blood ran cold and her heart felt like it stopped.

6 balconies away, was a young woman with long curly dark green colored hair that touched the floor. She wore a simple white gown and had her hands intertwined together. She had a closed eye smile and round glasses. She just kept looking down at the opera as Manuela sung in a sad tone as her and Romeo were separated and had to return to their families.

"N-Noa?" She said barely and Seteth and Flayn heard her, their eyes quickly went to look at the balcony where she was looking at.

Their eyes went wide as they spotted the young woman who just kept her closed eye smile but then slowly their way. Rhea shook as the woman just kept her smile. Oh, she thanked her mother that it was dark, and no one saw her suddenly standing up, looking at the woman, terrified. The woman slowly opened her eyes, they were the same mint green that she missed but Void of any emotion. Seteth could only stare in shock while Flayn had a hand over her mouth to keep from hearing her gasp. The woman smiled and her lips moved. Only they understood what she was saying.

Good to see you again, Serios.

At that moment, the duet ended, and an eruption of applause filled the opera house. The red curtains closed, and the lights went on, showing that the audience has a 20-minute break to do what is needed. The woman was gone, like she was never there.

[ - ]

"That was amazing!" Edelgard said excitedly as she jumped excitedly next to her mother, Lady Patricia.

"Calm down El!" The twin brothers said while the twin sisters just giggled.

"You two give up..." Chris said and their father chuckled.

"Did you see her amazing dance skills?! Oohhh! I want to be able to dance like that one day!" Edelgard said excitedly and Hubert sighs.

Chris just patted his back.

"Welcome to my world." He snickered and Hubert glared at him.

Not too far, Rhea was being greeted by many and was barely keeping her composure in check. She noticed Florencio separated from his group, and the man was using his hat as fan. The opera house felt too hot and it was only 10 in the morning. Bloody hell...summer in Enbarr was the worst. Thankfully ice magic is used to keep the place cool. She smiled as she walked up to him, and he didn't notice till she spoke.

"Florencio, it has been quite some time." She smiled.

The man froze and slowly turned towards her.

"A-ah! L-Lady R-Rhea! Forgive me for not noticing you. This summer heat is just... unbarring." he said as he finally got his composure back.

"It is alright. I'm sure it is the will of the goddess that our paths cross again. Are you here with the others?" She asked.

Florencio knew damn well she was talking about his sister and Jeralt.

"I'm here with my apprentice, Lady Bernadetta. I have been living in The Empire for some time and have decided to pass down my knowledge to someone of my choosing." He smiled.

"I see." She smiled at him, "I hope you do well. I was wondering, is Jeralt and the others here as well?" She said and Florencio gave her a closed eye smile.

"Ahh...you see, we all went our separate paths. Sandana has returned to Almyra and the last I heard of Jeralt was 8 years ago unfortunately." He said.

"You're not getting anywhere near them." Florencio thought as he saw the barely noticeable twitch in her smile.

"I see. Very well then, I am glad to see you are doing well. May the goddess protect you." She smiled and left.

Once she was out of his sights, Florencio felt he could breathe again till mint green eyes were suddenly in his face.

"Ghaaa!" He screeched and had his hands up.

"Ohh! Pardon me! I didn't mean to scare you. It's just, you smell like someone I know." Flayn said to him and Florencio looked like a terrified cat.

"Ahahahaha...it's alright." He chuckled as he fixed himself, "May I ask what this scent is?" He said.

"Jasmine and lotus tea." She said.

"Aaaahhh! You must mean this!" He reached into his purse and took out a small charm bag.

"My sister made this for me many years ago." He smiled.

"Ohh...I'm Flayn. Sorry once again to have scared you. Umm...are you...Sandana's brother, Florencio?" She asked and Florencio looked her shocked.

"Y-Yes. H-How do you know my sister?" He said.

Sandy has a lot of explaining to do when he returns to Remire Village.

"Oh! She's my mother!" Flayn said happily.

Florencio felt like he was running over by an army and collapsed in shock to the ground.

"Aaaahhh! Man down! Medic! Someone bring water!" Brenedatta screamed as she ran to him, his soul flying out of his body.

Many ran over to him and Lord Reines was trying to revive him by fanning him with his hat. Flayn quickly ran back to her brother, who let go of a sigh. Typical of Florencio.

"Flayn...please don't speak to him again..." he said and Flayn pouted.

[ - ]

Rhea felt her heart stop once more as she saw the same woman again sitting comfortably on a chair, her closed eye smile, remained there as always, never changing. It felt strange that no one even walked up to the woman. Like they couldn't see her. Right when she was going to walk up to her.

"Miss, what are you doing here alone?"

She quickly hid herself behind a pillar. She looked out and saw it was the young prince of the Empire, Chris Von Hresvelg. The young boy sat next to the woman, who still had her smile.

"Ara..." the woman spoke, "You can see me?" She said.

The boy is confused.

"Of course, I can. Why wouldn't I be able to?" Chirs said.

"Only those that have seen death can see me." The woman said and he just stared.

"I never seen anyone die." He said and she turned to him with her smile.

"That may be so, but your soul," she pointed to him, "Your past life, you have. Tell me, do you feel like someone is missing in your life?" She said.

"Uhhh...okay? I'm perfectly happy with my family. Why would I feel someone is missing?" He said.

"Does the name [-] sound familiar?" She said and he froze.

"Umm...yeah...but...please don't tell anyone!" He said and the woman chuckled.

"Don't worry. I won't." She smiled.

There was a strange silence between the two until she spoke again.

"In her waters, deep and true

Lie the answers and a path for you~" she sung, and the boy looked at her shocked.

"Dive down deep into her sound

But not too far or you'll be drowned~" he sung back and quickly covered his mouth.

The woman chuckled as his face turned red.

"I'm quite happy to know my song is still sung. I used to sing that song to my little sister." The woman said with a giggle.

"You have siblings?" He asked.

"Yes. A long time ago. Many have passed on, but a few are alive. Ah." She looked over to the door to the outside garden opened, "I shall be going now little one. Have a good day." She said and stood up to leave.

"Okay, have a good day miss...?" Chirs was unsure what do call her, and the woman patted his head.

"My name is Noa." She said with her smile and left.

Rhea quickly went after the woman named Noa. Noa was silent as she walked through the garden, it almost seemed like she was walking in random directions on purpose. The one-sided chase turned to 5 minutes and soon, they arrived at an isolated part of the garden, in front of a statue of Saint Serios. The garden was filled with many different flowers that have yet to bloom, colors of blue, white, purple and the rarity of green. The woman stood looking up at the statue with her closed eye smile, her back facing Rhea. They were 10 feet apart yet...Rhea felt like the little girl from many years ago that used to love chasing after older sister.

Rhea took a deep breath and spoke, her voice a bit shaky.

"Is...it really...you?" She was barely able to say, and the woman never moved, the closed eyes smile still there.

"Please...is it really you Noa?" Rhea said once more to the woman.

No response only silence, and it was uncomfortable.

"Please answer me Noa! I know it's you!" It was extremely rare for Rhea to lose her composure but only very few saw this broken side of her.

Her son, Flayn, Sothis, Seteth and the rest of her siblings. Especially the woman named Noa, who did not move nor respond.

"Sing with me a song~" Noa sung suddenly catching her off guard as she never turned to face her, "of silence and blood. The rain can't wash away the mud~" she sung then slowly began turning towards the woman.

"Within my ancient heart dwells~" her closed eye smile was still there as she turned to face Rhea, "Madness and Pride, can no one hear my cry ~" she finished, and her smile remained.

Rhea shook as she looked at Noa before her. She was so close yet so far. She couldn't bring herself to approach her. How was this even possible? Now shouldn't be here. Especially since her body was sealed away, and it no longer had a soul, her heart. So why?

"My, my, my~" Noa spoke and Rhea looked up, "You've grown Serios. You really have become a beautiful woman. But..." she slightly turned to face the statue, "Can't say I approve of the ways you handled things. Hmmm...you must have a deep fear of humans." She said.

"How...are you here?" Rhea said and Noa turned back to her.

"Good question Serios. How exactly am I here when you have my body locked away?" Noa said as she turned back to her.

Running footsteps were heard and Noa's smile seemed to grow when she saw it was her older brother and her cute little niece come. The two gasped when they saw her. Flayn felt tears well in her eyes as she spoke.

"A-Aunty Noa...h-how?" Flayn tried to hold back a sob as Noa kept her smile.

"Impossible...I... thought...you-" Seteth did not get to finish.

"You all thought I was dead. There. I said it." Noa smiled as she un-intertwined her hands and walked up to rose bush and touched one of the flower buds.

"However," she kept looking at the flower buds, "I'm not happy with the way you sullied the name of Cirina, my second cute little niece. Serios and Cichol, I'm disappointed in you two. You all made her look like a woman gone mad. Did you both despise her that much because she was half Nabatean and half Agarthan?" Noa said with a bitter tone despite her smile never wavering.

"What? Aunty, Father, is that true?" Flayn said as she quickly turned to the two adults.

"Noa...that is enough..." Seteth said a bit low yet the woman never wavered.

"Hmmmm...Cethleann. I think you should hit the history books and look up what was written about your cousin and friend. They did her dirty." Noa smiled as she turned back to them.

"Noa...that's enough... more importantly...just...how much..." Rhea said and Noa only barely opened her eyes.

"Oh, I know everything that went down these past 1,000 years." She said and Rhea stiffens.

"Exactly how you were able to successfully able to bring back Mother from the dead." She said both Flayn and Seteth looked at Rhea shocked.

"Noa...you know where that child is... don't you?" Rhea's fist shook, her composure slowly breaking by the second.

"Yes I do and unfortunately for you, that child is dying because of your choices." Noa said and Rhea looked at her shocked.

The archbishop stormed over to her sister and was about to grab her shoulders, but her hands went right through. Rhea was shocked looked up to Noa, her heart froze as she saw the woman opened her eyes completely, showing how lifeless they looked yet they held... humanity. Noa began to float away and stood on top of the statue, looking down at all three of them.

"Cethleann is innocent because I know her heart is pure and has learned to accept others." She began, "Yet you are still a bit naive my little niece. You have yet to learn more of the world but the one you seek, is not too far. The paths will cross once again." Noa said and Flayn could only stare in amazement.

"My stupid uptight older brother," she said and Flayn quickly covered her mouth to keep herself from bursting out laughing while Seteth looked ready to yell at his sister, "You messed up big time that's what! Honestly, no wonder women these days prefer to be single!" Noa smiled and even Rhea barely managed to keep her laughter in check while Seteth was red from both anger and embarrassment.

Finally, she looked down to Rhea, who her smile completely disappeared with a frown.

"Rhea, hmm...till we meet again my cute little sister." Noa grinned and disappeared in a shower of gold dust.

"NOA WAIT!"Rhea yelled out but she was gone.

Dive down deep into her sound

But not too far or you'll be drowned

Noa's song echoed through the garden. Rhea panted she her body shook and turned back to Seteth and Flayn.

"Contact Beleth and have him check the Holy Mausoleum. We'll be returning to the Monastery first thing tomorrow morning." She said and all three quickly returned to the opera house.

This reunion with her sister, shook her to her core.

- Meanwhile at the Monastery-

A huge barrier had surrounded the place. Time was frozen. Not a single soul moved in that place. The spell took 4 months to create and would only last 30 minutes.

"Hurry up...ppplllleeeaaasee!" Sophia grunted as she oversaw maintaining the spell.

They had already entered the Holy Mausoleum thanks to the Crest stone Emily had. The group descended the stairs as Lucius and Liko stayed with Sophia to protect her and extend the time of the spell if needed.

"Hey," Hiro said as he saw Glenn staring at the strange necklace he was given, "make sure not to lose that necklace. It was created so we didn't have to wear a mask. Only us who have the necklace can hear out real names and see our faces. To others that don't have it, it is nothing but a blur." He explained and Glenn nodded.

"It took 4 years to perfect that damn thing. I swear I'm never messing with illusion spells ever again." Gregory said as they arrived and saw the entire place filled with different tombs.

"4 traps to the left, 6 to the right, a few to the west and watch out for the 3 golems and projectile mage." Glenn said as he pointed to different spots.

"You have a good eye for traps." Erik commented as they made their way carefully to the main tomb.

"You be surprised the secret training I do with Jakob. That man is a monster when he trains people." Glenn shivered at the memory.

He felt bad for his son and friend, Dwyer.

"Halt." Emily said as she suddenly took out her whip sword and glared up a head.

Everyone looked shocked at the woman with mint green colored hair who smiled.

"Hello "me"." Emily said to the woman who opened her eyes.

"Hello my future self. I see we reincarnated as a human." Noa smiled and the others were instantly on guard.

"Gregory and Tharja, go undo the seal. Glenn, protect them. Erik, go undo the seal to the tomb behind Sirius throne." She ordered and the others nodded.

"Ah! My beloved! Glad to see you are well!" Noa smiled as Erik quickly ran up ahead of her.

Emily frowned as she glared at her past self.

"I know exactly what you are. You're the embodiments of my remaining regrets." She whipped her sword with a loud "Crack!", electricity flowing through it as the two women slowly walked to each other than lunged.

"Hyyaaahh!" The two clashes in a hand to hand combat.

Their fist met, creating waves of air with so much force. Each kick met equally, each punch stopped the other, each one canceled each other out. Despite the height differences, everyone felt they were watching mirrors fight each other. Noa laughed happily as their attacks met equally while Emily gritted her teeth.

"Say Emily!" Noa laughed as she managed to kick in the stomach, "Why are you trying to get our body back? " she said and Emily grunted.

"Isn't it obvious? For my sake." She said and Noa frowns.

"Is that so...?" She jumped away and her fingers cracked, her nails became sharp, and her eyes became slits, " I thought it was for our little sister's sake." She said and dodged Emily's whip.

Emily went void of emotions.

"For Serios sake...Do you really have that much regret over our last argument?! Yes, we messed up! Yes, we were ignorant!" Emily yelled and Noa looked at her shocked.

The red head pointed at her past self and boomed.

"LISTEN HERE YOU MILF! I ACCEPT MY ACTION AND REGRETS! I ADMIT WE DID WRONG! I ADMIT WE WERE SELFISH AND COCKY! AND WE STILL ARE! BUT I FIGHT FOR MY SAKE! MY BELIEFS! DON'T TWIST OUR MOTHER'S WORDS! DID YOU FORGET THE ROLL OF THE OLDER SISTER?! IF OUR FAMILY HEADS THE WRONG PATH, WE BRING THEM BACK!" Emily roared furiously and Noa looked at her shocked.

Her body began to crack and Noa began screaming.

"NO NO! STOP! DON'T YOU REGRET OUR DEATH?! DON'T YOU REGRET OUR LAST WORDS TO OUR SISTER?!" Noa screamed and everyone looked at her shocked while Emily walked up to her.

SLAP!

Emily slapped her and Noa slowly looked over her. She was crying. The older woman fell to her knees and sobbed as she her younger counterpart knelt and sighed.

"Of course, I regret my last words to our little sister. If we can't accept the past, then we can never move on. Serios is far too blinded by grief and obsession to bring our mother back. Noa, my past self, look at us now. Do you see "us" as the lonely girl who only cared about her research?" Emily said and Noa looked around.

She giggled softly and spoke dryly.

"We really aren't alone anymore...we've met so many new people... people we grown to love...people we have grown to cherish...even if we still have distrust towards humans...we understand them..." Noa muttered.

"Emily, the seal is undone!" Gregory yelled and the redhead quickly pulled out the sword.

Noa stood up and walked towards them, touched, it glowed a light blue.

"You know what to do." She muttered and Emily nodded, taking The Sword of the Creator to her knee and...

CRACK!

Snapped it in half.

"Forgive me mother..." Emily whispered as she took the part of the top of the sword and placed back the handle.

"Emily, I have your body!" Erik said as everyone turned to see him carrying the same woman, Noa.

"The seal has been put back exactly as it is. Same with the Serios tomb." Glenn said as the two mages finished.

The red-haired girl turned to her past counterpart, who smiled sadly.

"Thank you...now go..." Noa smiled and disappeared, a peaceful smile on her face.

"I will." Emily muttered and turned to the group.

Everything was put back the same and they quickly ran to where the others were. Sophia's eyes went wide at the sight of the broken sword and Emily nodded.

"LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!"

The spell was undone, just 30 seconds before the spell went away. Time resumed as usual, as if nothing happened. Beleth entered the Holy Mausoleum to make sure everything was alright. Not a single thing was moved, everything looked the same.

"I swear...mom is too paranoid each time..." he sighed as he returned back to his office.

He really hated paperwork.

- Back at Enbarr-

"Aaaaammiiieeerrrr!" Edelgard sang joyfully as the opera was now over, and danced happily, and dragged Hubert to dance with her.

While the boy was happy his lady was dancing with him, he glared at the twin brothers and sisters who were snickering while the little ones along with Chris, was laughing out loud.

"Hey Hubert, need a hand?" Chris teased and instantly shrunk away at the glare the 10-year-old gave him.

"I'm perfectly f-" he gritted his teeth when Edelgard accidentally stepped on his toes.

"Aaah...sorry..." she said a bit embarrassed.

Many chuckled at this and enjoyed the sight of the children. Even Bernadetta had the courage to walk up to Edelgard and introduce herself. Florencio smiled and nodded in approval as he watched his cute apprentice make new friends. But he shivered and didn't even dare to look in a certain direction. He knew that smile and look bore into his soul. It was Rhea's and he could tell; the woman was in a very foul mood. He took a deep breath and excused himself to use the restroom. Seteth followed him and of course, those two didn't go that direction but to the garden.

"You can stop following me." Florencio said as he turned to face Seteth, who was 5 feet away.

"Is that why you purposefully came to this part of the garden?" He said and Florencio nodded.

"I'm not telling you where my sister is. Got it?" Florencio growled and Seteth glared.

"So, you admit you lied that she is in Almyra?" The advisor said and he glared.

"How about you explain to me why you want to see her?! Will you judge her again like you have so many times?! Don't you dare look down on humans!" Florencio said back.

"Hmph." Seteth said and crossed his arms, "I have my reasons." He said.

"Oh, well sorry mister Holy man!" Florencio mocked him and Seteth glared.

"Look, I don't even want you to come near her! She's finally moving on! I don't need you to bring back hurtful memories. Goodbye Seteth! May the goddess bring the eternal flames onto you!" Florencio said and stormed passed him.

[ - ]

He was pissed. This day was originally tended to be enjoy with Lord Reines and Bernadetta, now it's ruined! Goddess, he despises Rhea and Seteth with a passion and wish he could straight up murder them! But the young girl Flayn came to his mind and he took a deep breath. He could tell the girl is innocent and naive. He took a deep breath once more and turned to head back to the opera house to see Bernadetta but screeched like a cat when Rhea was in front of him suddenly.

"Hello Florencio, I am glad to see now we can finally talk alone." Rhea said and Florencio coughed.

"Lady Rhea...I'm having too many heart attacks today..." the man gasped for air as he had his hand over his heart, it felt like it was going to burst.

"My lady...if this is about Jeralt and the others, I already gave you my answer." He said.

"On the contrary Florencio," she smiled, and he raised an eyebrow, "have you heard of a young woman named Kiana Kalsana?" She asked.

"Pardon, but who?" He said confused.

"Kiana Kalsana. She is the one to have cured the epidemic that was going through Kingdom." Rhea said.

"Oh. The one that outdid Emily." Florencio snickered and then regretted saying that.

"S-Sorry about that. Just um... please pretend you never heard." He coughed and Rhea chuckled.

"It is alright. I actually have a job for you, Florencio." She smiled and the man instantly shivered.

"Lady Rhea...I'm sorry but...I'm not taking any request. Medicine, yes. Medical checkup, yes. But anything else, it's a no." He said firmly.

"At listen to my request before you reject it." She said and he sighed.

"Very well." Florencio said.

He knew he was going to regret this.

"I need you to do a medical checkup on my older sister. She has been in a comatose state for 5 years. I need someone professional to see if it's possible she may wake up." Rhea said.

"Oh...if it's that then, very well. When would you like me to come by?" He said, he let go a sigh of relief.

"Tomorrow morning, I will be heading back with the others to the monastery. You will accompany us. Once the checkup is done, you will be paid as usual." She said.

"Very well then." He gave her a small bow.

"Also, please get along with Seteth."

Bloody hell.

- The Next Day -

It felt like a prison. Being in the Church wagon with Rhea, trying to ignore the glare of Seteth but at most calmed him down from unleashing his silver tongue on the man was his younger sister, who sat next to him. Honestly, he would have rather stayed with Bernadetta and her Uncle but alas, he can't reject Rhea's request to check on a patient. He'll never live it down in his life. He let go of a sigh as he looked out the window and sat up straight.

"Wait, stop the cart." He suddenly said and the driver raised an eyebrow and everyone else was confused.

"Seteth, barrier around the cart now." He said sharply and quickly left out.

"Wait, Florencio!" Seteth yelled out everyone's eyes went wide as huge wall of plants grew around the cart.

It was barely for a moment, but they all saw a flash of fire. The barrier of plants disappeared, and they heard cackling. Florencio was on all fours, snarling like a beast at the one responsible. Seteth recognized the fighting style.

"Go now!" Florencio roared to the diver and instantly the horses began running.

"Flayn, watch Rhea!" Seteth yelled as he jumped out of the cart, summon forth his lance.

"Brother/Seteth!" Both Flayn and Rhea yelled out, but they were already far away for safety.

Seteth stood next to Florencio as well as around 7 Knights, the rest were tasked to defend Rhea and Flayn.

"(Ahahahaha! Well if it isn't the traitor! You look so comfortable protecting those disgusting children of the goddess!)" A man with sickly pale skin, crimson hair, dressed in black armor of a dark knight, smiled at them.

"(Otto! What are you doing here?!) Florencio roared furiously.

No one could understand what the two were saying but Seteth's eyes were going back and forth between them. He knew exactly what they were saying.

"(Ah, oh that. Just a little hello. You and your sister have done a pretty good job running from us. Solon wants your head.)" The one known as Otto smiled as he readied the lance in his hand.

"(These people have nothing to do with this! Leave before I RIP your throat out!!)" Florencio snarled as he held his daggers.

"(Oohhh! Scary. Oh, just shove it. Hmph.)" His eyes shifted to Seteth, who glared.

"(I'll leave you and your pretend life for now. But know this...we will have your heads.)" Otto smiles and disappeared.

Florencio stood back up and began coughing.

"Cough! Cough! Shit..." he looked at the small blood splatters in his hand and quickly took out his handkerchief to clean it.

"Is everyone alright?" He asked around and the knights nodded, "Good...I'm sorry you all had to witness me become like that. Seems I'll have to take care of some personal matters soon." He grumbled as he finally recovered.

"Florencio..." Seteth said lowly, and the purple haired man glared.

"Not now Seteth..." Florencio snarled.

The rest of the way to the monastery, was a suffocating silence.

- 2 hours later -

After calming down a frantic Flayn, who kept insisting both see the healing mages of the Church, Florencio sat in the waiting room. The man had faced buried in his hands. If there was one thing he hated, it was that at times his Crest turned his form of fighting to beast. Even worse when he grows to care for someone, which so happen to be Flayn. She reminded him of Bernadetta. He didn't hear footsteps approaching till he heard a bloody familiar cheerful voice.

"General Florencio! It's been ages!"

"Oh for Serios sake...why him...?" Florencio began groaning out loud, not giving a damn who heard him now.

"Oh? Are you sick? Should I bring one of the healing mages?" Alios Rangeld said worried as he looked to purple haired man.

He was knight dress in bulk armor of the knights of Serios. He had light brown hair, dark green eyes and had yet to grow a horseshoes mustache. Florencio slowly looked up to the 34-year-old man and just smiled tiredly to him.

"Hello Alois...It's good (not!) To see you again." Florencio said as he saw the man sitting across from him.

"It's good to see you too! The last time I saw you was ten years ago with Captain Jeralt and Sandy. You haven't changed one bit! Haha!" Alois laughed and Florencio chuckled.

"Well...you be surprised where fate takes you. Hope you are doing well here." He said.

"I must admit, it's not the same without you three here. You all did raise me after all. How is Captain Jeralt?" Alois asked.

"I haven't seen him in 8 years. We all went our separate ways. I do hope he is doing well." Florencio lied.

"Agree. Oh, I should introduce you to the newest member of the Knights of Serios. Beleth, come here! This is one of the legendary former generals of the Knights of Serios, The Shield Breaker!" Alois said as a Beleth came in.

Florencio started with wide eyes at the young man. He looked like the Male version of his niece! Beleth smiled to him and stretched out his hand.

"It's an honor to meet you General Florencio. I am Beleth Serios, Rhea's son." He said and the two shook hands.

"Ah! I had no idea Lady Rhea had a son. Well, it's a pleasure to meet you too lad. Good luck out there with the knights, especially with him." He motioned to Alois.

"Wait, why me?" Alois said.

"Your terrible puns that's what!" Florencio said and Beleth agreed.

"My puns are not terrible!" Alois glared.

"Florencio."

Everyone turned to the door and saw it was Seteth.

"Good. Beleth and Alios are here too. We'll be entering the Holy Mausoleum. Two too will stand guard while we enter." He said and the three males looked at each other confused as they followed him.

[ - ]

"So let me get this straight..." Florencio was rubbing his temples as he was walking next to Seteth and the others were behind him, "Lady Rhea's sister is being kept in a special made casket in the Holy Mausoleum because the church is directly connected to one of the magic veins that provides not only energy to the woman but also keeps her alive and healthy?! What madness is this?! You don't keep patients in a bloody tomb!" Florencio threw his hand in the air, just barely keeping himself from running a head to give a mouth fool to the Archbishop.

"Believe me General...I thought the same..." Beleth sighed as they made it to entrance.

"It is Lady Rhea's wish and her decision. Respect it." Seteth said and there at the stone door, was Rhea, Flayn and...

"Who?" Florencio said he looked at the feminine young man.

"Good evening. I am Lucius. I am one of the healing mages here. Lady Rhea has assigned me to help just in case." The blonde smile and Florencio nodded.

"Pleasure to meet you. I'm Florencio, Holy Magus." He said and the two shook hands.

"Likewise." The two nodded and turned towards Rhea.

"Everyone do be careful. There are traps here for my sister's protection. I will take you through the safe path." She said and they all nodded.

The woman turned as he hands glowed green, the Crest of Serios appeared before the stone door. It slowly opened and both Alios and Florencio were amazed. Once the door was fully opened and they descended the stairs, it closed with a loud thud. 5 minutes of walking and they reached an ancient cemetery.

"Fancy...yet ancient" Florencio thought as he noticed how green the place was and also the torches.

The walked to a stairwell that led to a cracked stone throne. The man narrowed his eyes at and saw Rhea made a turn to go behind it. Which he admitted, was weird. The group went behind. There, before them, was beautiful tomb made of jade stone. Rhea began draw symbols in the air, the top of the casket, glowing and let out a small hiss. The smell of jasmine, spider lilies and roses filled the air. The casket lid slowly floated up and gently placed next to it.

"Okay, now understand. The magic flow here far much superior and potent. It not only keeps the body from aging, but also keeps it healthy. Interesting...it also has a greater effect of the one in the sleeping state has a Crest. The most that will only grow is their on their head. They will only look like they are asleep." Florencio said and made quick glance to Lucius then back to the casket.

Florencio walked up, and in his field of vision he could see white flowers inside but...

"Ummm...Lady Rhea, there's no one in there." He said and everyone's eyes went wide.

"That's...impossible..." Rhea was barely able to say and ran quickly to look inside.

Her body began shaking as there was literally no one inside. She prayed that the version of her sister was only her soul but now seeing that her body was gone, just fully confirmed her sister had now fully reawakened, and that wasn't good.

"Whooa! Whoaa!" The woman's knees gave out and she passed out from shock, Florencio just barely caught her on time.

"Mother!" Beleth ran up to her, along with Seteth and Flayn.

"She's...gone...Noa...gone... where..." Rhea muttered, her eyes, hazy.

"Lucius! Get her bed ready! Alois! Get me lavender flowers along with warm water!" Florencio yelled out and the two men bolted to do their jobs.

"Lady Rhea, breath! Don't pass out on me now..." Florencio said as he was fanning the woman.

"Beleth, can you carry her to her room?!" He said and the boy nodded.

"Sorry mother, but please hold on!" Beleth said as they ran back to the monastery.

- 30 minutes later -

Beleth paced outside of his mother's room, worried sick. He didn't think the disappearance of his aunt would affect her so much. He heard the door open and saw Florencio come out.

"Is she alright?!" He asked worried.

"She's alright. The shock was too much and made her blood pressure rise. Other than that," he handed him a small bottle of pills, "One pill per day for one month. Make sure she takes it after she eats. These are vitamins but also to help her with her blood pressure before you ask. Make sure she gets a proper meal, plenty of rest because it was painful obvious, she has been overworking, and have her drink some lavender tea every two nights for 2 months to help her recover from lack of sleep." He said and Beleth nodded.

"Thank you so much Doctor Florencio! I don't know how we can ever repay you." Beleth said.

"It's perfectly fine. No need to worry. I need to rest. Is the dining hall open?" He asked and Byleth nodded.

"It is. Doctor Florencio, how much will it cost for the medicine?" Beleth said and Florencio shook his head.

"No, it's alright. Free of charge." He said but Beleth disagrees.

"I'm sorry but I can't do that! How much, please?" He said until he got a karate chop on the head.

"I said free of charge lad! For the goddess sake, you're persistent just like your mother!" Florencio said.

"I insist! 5 gold coins!" He said and Florencio this time was the one about to pass out.

"Oh for...arghhhh! Fine! 2 gold coins and that's it! No more!" Florencio groaned as he gave in at the persistent swordsman.

"I'll have your payment ready later. For now, why don't you go eat?" Beleth smiled brightly, victory felt sweet.

Florencio sighed and headed to the dining hall, he thanked the goddess they were serving Beast Meat Teppanyaki because it was his favorite plus it was a big dish. As he walked in, he couldn't help but reminisce of the old days as he looked around. Students of the academy sat all chattering and talking. There were also a few familiar faces. Then...

Running footsteps headed his way and he stopped it simply by raising his arms to protect his face because they went into a flying kick. He looked towards the owner, a young woman but was also nun, with a smirk on her face.

"She's grown." He chuckled as everyone stared with wide eyes the woman landed gently.

"Master!" This was Xina, also known as Edward's fiancée and was Florencio's first student.

"Hello dear, been a few years." He said as the girl squealed hugging him.

"it's been so long! We have so much to talk about!" The woman said excitedly as they headed to the counter to get their food.

Maybe the day wasn't ruined after all.

- With Rhea -

She was angry.

She was hurt.

She was confused.

She felt...

The woman had her face buried in her hands as she sat up in her bed. Seteth and Flayn sat next to her in chairs. This was a private conversation between the three and unfortunately Beleth was not allowed to hear it. It hurts seeing the hurt look her son held as he was taken away by Alois, since the older man understood.

"What we saw was only a projection. Then that means she's out there. We must send out search parties. I'll have a team ready to look for her. She can't be too far. Especially with the state she was in." Seteth said worried and Flayn was silent.

"I think we should let her be." She said and Seteth turned his head so fast towards her it looked like his neck was about to break.

"Flayn! Why would you think that?! Your aunt is in no condition to be moving around at all. Even more with...those..those..monsters still out there!" He said.

"I don't know why...but I just have this feeling that she is okay. Brother, you worry too much." She said and stood up.

"Where are you going?" Seteth asked and she smiled.

"I'm going to get something to eat quickly. The nurse will be bringing Rhea's meal in a few minutes." She said and left out the door.

Truthfully, she went to the library and asked Tomas if he could help her find the book about The Ice Maiden. And let's just say, when she read the book, Flayn for the first time in her life, felt anger. She didn't talk to Seteth nor Rhea for a full month. The two adults couldn't figure out why she refused to talk to them. As for Florencio, he returned to Remire Village and like usual, none of the spies of the Church of Serios were able to find his whereabouts.

- 2 days later: ? -

It felt... very strange to be back in her original body. The process of fusing her current body and old body, having them become one, was painful, agonizing and one she wishes to never go through again. She could barely move and turned her head ever so slightly to the right, to see Edward, Thajra and Gregory completely drained, just lying on the floor, tired from the process. The good news, she and her old body are now one once more. The bad news? Her old body was reverted to her 15-year-old self so it can perfectly function. Her body now had a bit more curves, her chest had slightly become bigger(victory!), her eyes were the same ivory color, but they faded to mint green. Her red hair now faded to dark green, had become curly like originally, but it has grown to the point is spilled beautifully on the floor. At least she didn't have to wear her glasses anymore.

"I'm...never doing that ever again!" Edward groans as he was struggling to stand up.

As much as the woman wanted to say something, she was in no condition to talk. She had enough power to create a mental link with everyone in the room and she did.

"How long will it take me to fully recover?" The voice echoed in their minds, making then jump.

It sounds a bit more mature yet still that damn prideful tone in it. Edward sighed as he looked over to her.

"A full month." He said and her eyes went wide.

"Excuse me?! I cannot be out for a full month! My reputation and streak of being on time is on the line!" She said and Edward glared at her.

"And who's damn idea was it to break into the Holy Mausoleum?!" He said back, she glares.

"Look, Erik already gave King Lambert a letter that you will be staying with me in the Alliance for a full month. It says that you will be researching a new herb with me and that I need your help. The barrier on your office is completely intact because Tharja and Gregory are keeping Cornelia out. Lastly, your body has not moved for an entire 1,000 years so it will take all that time for your body to readjust. Anyhow...Hana will be delivering the items Kiana requested from you. Though I'm pretty sure the Church is an uproar because you're "missing"." He exaggerated with his fingers and she rolled her eyes.

"Sigh...alright then. I'll be owing you all a favor later. But...thank you all...I really appreciate it." She smiled softly.

"Yeah, yeah...save it for when you pay me my 3 gold coins." Gregory grumbled and screeched when he was suddenly pulled up high in the air and hung upside down.

Despite being unable to move, Emily was smirking smugly as she only barely lifted her finger and made a vine grow and pull a trick on her friend.

"Hahahahaha! After 1,000 years, I've returned!" She cackled while everyone else was groaning.

"Get me the hell down!"

- 8 days Later: August 23rd: Verdant Moon: Arisa's Birthday -

"Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Arisa/Byleth/Teacher of no mercy whatsoever (Alexandra/Judith: CLAUDE!)! Happy Birthday to you!"

With a deep breath, she blew out the candles of her triple milk cake, ready to cut the first slice of the sweet milky treat. In a restaurant that was rented out by her father, family and friends gather to celebrate Arisa's/Byleth's 10th Birthday. About 5 days ago, Florencio had warped to the Alliance and will be travelling with them for the rest of the time till it was time to return to Remire Village. He, her father, Sandy, the flame twins, Hana, Temes, Fiona, Edward, Amir, Alexandra, Judith, Gregory and Claude were all gathered around. Hanneman unfortunately had to return to the Empire but not before he gave her a gift, a new travelers bag, which Arisa was more than happy to have been gifted and thanked him.

"So, what did you wish for?!" Claude said with a grin.

"She isn't supposed to say, or it won't come true, brat!" Alexandra said and sent him a glare.

"Hey! I say it's an equivalent exchange because I said my wish for my birthday last month!" Claude said back to her.

"I thought you were happy when I said mine?!" She said and the two had sparks flying between them.

"Cut it out you two!" Amir said and tried to separate them.

Arisa and the adults laughed and the birthday girl smile with Sothis next to her.

"Happy Birthday Sothis!" Arisa said and the two girls hugged.

"So, what did you wish?" Sothis grinned happily to her and Arisa spoke out loud.

"I hope the stars will continue to watch over us and happy moments like this last forever!" She said with a big closed eye grin.

Jeralt chuckled while Claude just at her shocked.

"Seriously?!" He said and got two karate chops.

One from Judith and Alexandra. Arisa chuckled and smirked.

"I also wish I hope to find a boyfriend!" She said proudly and both Jeralt and Florencio choked on their drinks.

"Oh my~" Hana, Fiona, Judith and Sandy said, looked at each other and burst out laughing.

"What's a boyfriend?" Amir and Alexandra said, and Claude laughed a bit nervously.

"Byleth, you're too young for that..." Temes and Gregory were barely able to say through their laughter while Edward went to give water to the two choking men.

"Dad, Uncle! I'm joking! I don't plan to get a boyfriend till I'm 16!" She said and that just made it worse till Edward slapped both on their backs hard.

Seems that helped.

Sothis was cackling as she hugged her friend like usual.

"Goodness! Already looking for a husband. My aren't you bold!" Sothis giggled then they heard the door to the restaurant open.

A young girl who looked around 15 years of age, crimson red hair that faded to dark green, its length was to its shoulders and fluffy. She had red eyes that faded to mint green and wore a nice red summer dress. Her skin was light peach and had curves. The girl smiled and waved.

"Sorry! I have brought a cake and a few extra presents. For Miss Byleth? Right?" The girl smiled kindly.

Sothis blinked multiple times as she circled around the girl as Edward walked up to her. The man was barely able to hide his frown when he saw her and walked up as she handed him the bag she had.

"Thank you. Take care!" He smiled to her and she did too.

"Have good day Miss Byleth!" The girl smiled and left out the door.

"Who was that?" Florencio whispered to him and Edward whispered back.

"I'll tell you after the party. I need to talk to you about something important. It's regarding your niece." He said and Florencio raised an eyebrow as he did a quick glance to Byleth.

"Say...Cheese!" Sandy grinned as she was using a device called a "camera", that was invented by Hanneman, which can be activated using magic.

She quickly placed it on the table and ran to be with the rest of the group as they position themselves. Arisa had a proud grin as she held the cutting knife, over the cake and grinned at the camera.

Click/flash!

"MY EYES!" Pretty much everyone yelled as the flash blinded everyone when the picture was taken.

Arisa recognized the old fashioned wooden and metallic device shaped like a box. In her old world, it was called a "Mot & Bastie" camera that was used during the first world war to film the epic film, The Battle of the Somme. She was surprised to see it, but she guesses that over time, some devices from her old her will eventually come to life. This version of the camera had a small upgrade thanks to magic. It printed the picture like the old Polaroids. Sandy lightly waved the printed piece, and, in a few seconds, it revealed the picture.

"Not bad." Jeralt chuckled at the image as he saw the proud glint his daughter had she held the knife over the cake, her teeth looking like fangs because the girl was just ready to devour the cake.

In better terms, she looked like a cat about to pounce on fish.

"Okay kids, get in!" Judith said as Claude, Alexandra went to stand on Arisa's right side and Amir, Gregory on her left.

"I'm taking 3 pictures because Judith and Edward want a copy!" Sandy said as the 5 posed with peace signs.

3 clicks/flashes followed by all 5 kids screaming "MY EYES! BLOODY HELL!" and the adults laughing as the pictures printed out. Sandy lightly waved them in the air, handed one to Judith and Edward.

"Now to open presents!" Claude said excitedly as Arisa giggled, and was gently handed a parcel.

She looked at the tag on it and saw it was from Professor Hanneman and Edward. She was confused because Hanneman had already gifted her the travel bag, so what else could he have given her? She gently opened it and saw it was wooden box. She gently opened it and saw it was a smaller version of the camera that Edward had, along with 2 bulk packages of Polaroid film. Edward smirked proudly as she pulled out the mini version of his camera.

"Hanneman and I worked together to make a miniature version of this bulky one we have. Plus, it includes 5 years' worth of film! Just, do be careful with it." He said and Arisa grinned.

"Thank you, thank you! I swear to you and the Professor I will protect this with my life!" Arisa said as she hugged the camera to her chest.

She loved taking pictures in the past so to have this with her was a blessing that she will be forever grateful for. She will be creating a photo album. Gregory grinned as he handed her his present and it seemed to grow as he saw her confused face, she opened it and...

"KKKKYYYYYYAAAAAAA!"

Her loud piercing squeal rivaled the roar of a wyvern as she hugged the adorable dragon plush in her arms.

"It's so cute!" She squealed as she hugged it to her chest. Poor Claude's, Edward's, and Gregory's ears were ringing while everyone else was already used to it.

Arisa, despite being a child with the soul of an adult, the majority of time when she was with her family and friends, she completely forgot she was the mature one of the group of children and acted like a child, a side of hers she kept hidden for so long and now she could freely express it. It took a few years, but she can finally let loose, but she does know when to hold back.

"I love it! Thank you, Gregory!" She yelled out to him and the boy nodded.

"You're welcome." He smiled.

"Now, my turn." Claude grinned as he was struggling to carry a long box till Judith helped him out.

The two placed it in front of her.

"Hmmm?" Arisa said as she looked up to them and they motioned her to open it.

The girl did and gasped at the beautiful dark forest green bow that sat in the box. She also noticed the very familiar figure of it. It was like her original bow. Before the girl could say anything, Claude spoke.

"Last month, I saw you were crying that your bow broke. I overheard Amir say you've had it since you were six so... pulled it out of the broken weapon's bin and asked Judith if it's possible to repair it." He explained and the older woman nodded.

"I have a few connections. It couldn't be fixed but the blacksmith said he was impressed by how well taken it was and decided to use it to forge the brand new one. So, in a way, this is still your original bow, but with an upgrade. It's called Verdant Winds." Judith smiled as the girl gently picked it up.

The others began to become worried as they saw a few tears run down her cheeks. Arisa laughed lightly as she hugged it to her chest and nodded.

"Thank you, Judith and Claude. Truly, this is amazing. I'm..also sorry to put you through so much trouble." She said and Judith shook her head.

"No need! This is also my thank you for training the boy! I must say, I'm very impressed with your teaching methods. No mercy whatsoever. I approve." The older woman grinned while Claude pouted.

"Unfortunately, Claude has gotten better at making poisons." Alexandra said and Claude smirked.

"I blame you three." He said referring to her, Amir and Arisa.

"We don't deny it, and we regret it." The three said in union while Claude's smirk grew, and Judith shook her head.

"Now our turn!" The flame twins and Temes said as they put another box in front of her.

Everyone was confused as she opened it and suddenly the rest of the adults were very wary as the girl pulled out silver gauntlets that were made for her size.

"WHAT THE HELL YOU THREE?!" Hana roared as she got both in choke holds while Florencio and Sandy were ready to murder Temes, who was trying to make a run for it.

Why the others were on the verge of murdering the three males, Arisa had put on the gauntlets, and had a terrifying grin on her face. She felt like wolverine. Besides, this perfectly fit her style of fighting between battles because she goes from sword dancer to full Bruce Lee(Sothis: She tells herself that.) when she needs to. Plus, with a combination of magic, deadlier she is.

"You three, I love them!" She squealed happily while everyone else gawked.

Jeralt made a note to himself to warn everyone in the company to hide the brawler weapons once they return. The three males sent her a thumbs up till they got smacked down by Hana. Florencio and Sandy walked up to her and placed nice looking box in front of her. The girl gently opened it and blinked at the beautiful traveler's simple blue dress and cloak that went with it. Along with a wand Florencio made and jade anklet Sandy made.

"I think it's time for a new set of clothing for traveling." The two siblings said together, and Arisa pounced into their arms and hugged them.

"I love it! Thank you!" She said to them.

"Glad you love it. I had to stop Sandy multiple times from turning it into a ball gown." Florencio said and Sandy glared.

"I still think she would have looked adorable with the ruffles!" Sandy said the two began arguing.

Arisa giggled as her father walked up to her and hugged her.

"Happy birthday kiddo. This one's for you." Jeralt smiled softly as he handed hand her a medium size box with the marking of Serios on it.

"Wait, Jeralt! That's-" Sandy recognized it but Arisa had already opened it.

Inside was two simple white lily hair pins. Arisa stared at it and smiled softly. It was simple and beautiful.

"They're beautiful. I love them. But...where..." she said Jeralt smiled softly.

"These used to belong to your mother." He said and silence befell the room.

"Before you were born, she wanted you to have these on your 11th birthday. They were a gift from her mother, and she chose to pass them down onto you. Ha...even if she isn't here with us, she is still watching over you." He said she smiled sadly.

She hugged him tightly and nodded.

"I'll take care of them and..." she held them to her chest, "thank you mom...I hope you're doing well up there..." she whispered.

Everyone heard sniffing and turned to see Florencio was a sobbing mess and Sandy was barely keeping her own tears in check as Arisa put the hair pins on. She looked amazing in them. Lastly, Fiona and Hana gifted her cute wolf plush that unfortunately caused her to squeal loudly again.

The rest of the night was full of celebration. Of course, Arisa took full advantage taking pictures and had to run for her life when she managed to catch Hana and Cinder kissing. It was the perfect shot and she not about to lose it. The girl saw the kids were asleep while Sandy and Judith were being cheered on because the two were in an arm-wrestling match. Florencio was passed out drunk with Edward sobbing as he talked while drunk. The girl smiled as she quietly snuck out for some fresh air. She walked through the town till she reached the port. Sothis, appeared next to her and grinned.

"An exciting day today was. I say this day beats all others." The goddess said and Arisa giggled.

"Maybe." She said and the two noticed the young woman from earlier walk to stand next to them.

"Oh? It's you from earlier." The woman smiled to her and Arisa nodded.

"Taking a break from all the party?" She said and Arisa nodded.

Arisa noticed Sothis kept staring at her, her eyes narrowed but not in a way of weariness, but more towards, she looked familiar.

"Kiana Kalsana." The woman said and Arisa froze, as she quickly jumped back, her hand over her sword, Sothis was ready to help.

The woman giggled and put her hand up.

"Calm down. I'm not here to pick a fight. Though I must admit, you're young. I expected an adult. Then again, I was the same age as you when I became a court mage. She said.

"Who are you?" Arisa said a bit slowly as she looked at the woman a bit coldly.

"We have been exchanging letters for these past few months. Does that sound familiar?" The woman smiled as Arisa stood up straight and lowered her hand.

"You're Hana's boss, aren't you?" Arisa said as she walked back to her but was still 5 feet apart.

"Correct!" The woman smiled, "I am Emily von Miller Zoltars. Holy Magus of The Kingdom. Pleasure to finally meet you Kiana Kalsana." She did a small bow, but Arisa could see the ocean right through her.

"You're not really, here are you?" She said and Emily nodded.

"Correct. I'm just currently a projection. I am here in the Alliance but I'm currently in the recovery." Emily said.

"Why...are you here?" Arisa asked and Emily smiled.

"I'm here to keep my end of the deal. I got the Crest stone and a fragment of the sword of the Creator." Emily said.

"Hana has them delivered to your room. You'll find it there. But of course, we'll still be remaining in the contract to keep your knowledge a secret. But I actually have another reason for being here." She said as she pulled out a small book and showed it.

"That's...the test Edward had me take." Arisa said, confused.

"Little girl, you do realize that this is a practice test for the most difficult medical exams in all of Fodlan? To become a Holy Magus?" She said.

"What?" Arisa choked.

"Hmmm! You got every single question right! Even the most talented doctor in Fodlan practically fails the practice exams yet you got each answer correctly! You're pretty much qualified to become a Holy Magus if this was the real test." Emily smiled.

"I...I..." Arisa suddenly felt scared for some reason while Emily walked up to her and patted her head.

"Relax kid... I'm not Rhea." She said and Arisa gasped.

"I know who you are. You have 5 more years till you turn 15 and leave for your coming of age journey. You don't need to tell me your real name, and I won't say who you are. For now, think carefully from now on. Things will only get harder from here on out." She said and turned to leave.

"And mother...Sothis..." Emily muttered.

Though she could not see Sothis, she could still feel her. Sothis was shaking, she didn't know why, but she was crying. Arisa looked at her surprised and Sothis smiled sadly.

"It's...good to see you again...Noa." Sothis said and Emily smiled sadly as she turned to Arisa.

"Kiana Kalsana!" She said and Arisa was silent, "Master the power of the progenitor goddess! Prove you are worthy of her power and knowledge! I look forward till the day our paths cross again!" And with that, she disappeared.

"I look forward to seeing you too." Arisa smiled and began walking back to the party.

"Well, Sothis. I think I know where we will be heading when I turn 15." She grinned as her cloak flowed with the wind.

Sothis grinned as she wipes her tears.

"So, ready to face The Prince of Blaiddyd? Also known as, your c-owww!" She got smacked on the head.

"Unless my spell wore off on everyone, I think the memories of me are now really are nothing but blurs. They technically were babies years ago." She said as they kept walking.

Sothis grumbled as she rubbed her head as they arrived back to the restaurant. The kids were still sleeping, and the adults were helping clean up the mess while Sandy carried a wasted Florencio like a sack of potatoes. Hana did the same thing with the twins. Thankfully her father and Temes were sober this time as she saw them pick up Amir and Alexandra gently, while Gregory was using magic to carry Edward. Fiona giggled a bit drunk and was laying on Nuke's back, who just gave her a blank look and shook his head as he carried his drunk Master out the door. Judith carried Claude and Arisa quickly took the opportunity to snap a shot. The woman blinked and chuckled as she was handed one photograph. She smiled warmly as she looked at the boy in her arms, sleeping peacefully, but was also handed another picture. The woman cooed as she saw the picture was Claude blushing and frozen stiff as Alexandra was sleeping on his chest and he was debating if he should wrap his arms around her. Of course, Falco was hissing at him and Feh looked unimpressed.

"I'm curious to ask when you managed to take a photo of this but knowing you, you have your ways. Thank you." Judith smiled and Arisa grinned back.

She totally wasn't thinking to use the pictures as black mail in the future. Nope. Not one bit.

"I'll have at least some advantage against him." Arisa thought as she was picked up by her father.

He carried Amir in his other arm. The Duscurian girl looked like an adorable little ball of fluff because of her fluffy coat she wore.

"Good night everyone. And thank you all for everything!" Arisa said and waved goodbye as they left.

A few minutes later, they arrived at the cabin. The girls were all placed on their beds, Arisa hugging her father and wishing him good night.

"Sleep tight kiddo." Jeralt said as he closed the door.

Amir was knocked out asleep on her bed, Alexandra was the same with Falco asleep on a pillow next to her and Puka on Amir's chest. Feh made herself comfortable on one of Arisa's pillows. The girl yawned but blinked when she noticed a box under her bed. She quickly got off and looked down, pulling it out, but not before using a silence spell to not make a single sound. She popped it opened and smiled as she saw the fragment of the sword. Of course, still being small, it was pretty big in her hands as she gently picked it up. It glowed softly as she felt a warmth unlike before coming from it. Her heartbeat as she held the broken top part of the sword in her arms. Sothis appeared and stared at it.

"It's strange that you only asked for part of it. Why not the entire thing?" Sothis asked and Arisa muttered.

"If I took the whole thing, it would be too much for my body to handle. With at least half of it," she turned to her, "Sothis, you and I...we'll both have better control of our power and maybe...you may regain some of your memories." She said and Sothis nodded.

"I understand. But what I don't get what half a sword is going to help you with? You can't use a broken weapon in battle!" The goddess argued.

"Ahh, but if we modified it and fuse it with my current sword..." she said but stopped.

No. That would be downright disrespectful to Sothis. This was technically her body.

"No..no...don't eve-!" She felt a hand on her shoulder and looked up to see the goddess stare at her.

"I allow it." Sothis said.

Arisa was confused. Just so confused. Sothis floated to be in front of her and spoke.

"Even if I haven't recovered all of my memories. I know this sword is somehow "me"." The goddess said as she gently touched it and her own green eyes met the girl's.

She wasn't a fool. She knew that Arisa was having second thoughts. She could feel that the girl felt she was disrespecting her. Sothis, despite seeing this broken sword for the first time, felt like she was looking at herself. There were still many mysteries in the world but this one she would allow a change.

"I allow you to use "me". Must I repeat my words so many times Arisa?" She smiled warmly as she gently cupped the girl's cheeks.

"Your will is my will." She said and then the two spoke in union, "And My will is your will. Though our minds are separate, our souls, body and heart are one." The two said and Arisa giggled a bit worried.

"But are you sure?" Arisa asked once more.

"I am. When we return to Remire Village speak with Rensen. He'll know what to do. As for the other Crest stone also, bones?" Sothis said as the two saw the Crest stone of Timotheos along with bones, "Why not have Amir decide what weapon they should be turned into?" She said.

"Alright. And...thank you Sothis. Really." She said and the goddess smiled.

"Anytime my friend." Sothis said and disappeared in a shower of green dust.

Arisa nodded as she said good night, falling into a blissful sleep.

- With Emily -

The woman, despite being bedridden, opened her eyes and smiled softly as she saw her beloved sleeping next to her. At least she could talk again now, and her magic powers are returning. It will take some time to fully be able to turn to a dragon again like Rhea. After all, Rhea was a Sky Dragon and she was Bloom Dragon. She let go a sigh of relief that she could raise her hand a bit.

"So, I finally met you..." she muttered softly as the image of the young girl came back to her mind.

Kiana Kalsana, or should she say Arisa Byleth Reus Eisner. Goodness that was a mouthful, but she was no better. The girl was smart, and she had enough trust to know the girl will have a hero's relic forged from Timotheos's bones worthy of his name. She already knew the panic Rhea and Seteth were and how angry Flayn was learning the truth of what has been written of her older cousin.

"I'm sorry Cethleann but you need to learn reality is not pretty..." Emily thought as she looked over to the clock next to her bed.

She'll have to cut her hair and use magic make it turn red, same with her eyes. She felt it. The shift in the flow of fate and time. She only prayed that this shift brought the change that will be needed in the future to come.

Chapter 17: Eclipse: Noa: End

Here, we got full view who Emily really is and the role she will be playing soon. Also, the revaluation of my OC, Chris. His role will not be coming yet. Once we reach the Tragedy of Duscur, then we will see it along with Zander's. Now, Rhea. She is a bit hard to write but decided to rewatch her support conversions and finally got her personality down. This chapter really shows a bit of Rhea's true colors. Now, Edelgard, cute sweet child. Her part will be coming up soon. This chapter was to show how she was before it all went down.

The group Emily is in, Sirius(Named After Sothis), I wanted to create a group that is doing what they can to fight off Those Who Slither in the Dark but also because our main characters are going to need a lot of back up when we get to the arc of the 5 year time gap. Also, yay! We finally had our first official interaction between Emily and Arisa. Also, when Arisa referred to the spell she casted when she was 5 years old, she looks back to it and regrets it. So, expect a bit of drama when she goes back to the Kingdom. Especially between her and Cornelia.

AND I AM OFFICIALLY DONE WITH FINALS!