(Timeskip) The Royal Palace in Clover Kingdom's Capital was bustling with activity. This was normal, as many people were usually busy within the Castle. However, todays activity seemed especially rushed. Why, you ask? It was because the Coronation of the new King was only a few days away, and it had come upon them so suddenly, all the servants were struggling to get all the preparations done in time. About a Month ago, the-at-the-time Prince, had unveiled horrible crimes committed by his own family, crimes that would have resulted in hundreds of senseless deaths, his own among them.
In the wake of this action, Lemiel found himself taking on the role of King of the Clover Kingdom much sooner than he'd expected. He couldn't say he wasn't prepared to lead, after all, he had been raised his whole life with the knowledge that he would become King someday. It was just so sudden! The Light Mage was metaphorically buried up to his hair in work, from organising his own Coronation, dealing with all the problems his Father had left behind, quashing any of the previous Kings supporters who tried to interfere with his appointment, making his own preparation for Tettia and Lich's upcoming Wedding, trying to keep the people's spirits high, writing up a Peace Treaty between the humans and the Elf Tribe, trying to think of ways to remove any hostility or fear from the minds of his people towards the Elves- the Light Magic user was trying, but he just wasn't prepared to deal with all of this.
Tettia had been spending most of her time with Licht, as they and the other Elves worked on rebuilding their Village and preparing for their Leaders Wedding. Lemiel really hoped that he would be able to attend, but at the rate he was managing to deal with the mountain of work he had to do, the young King-to-be wasn't sure if he would have the time for even that. The blonde young man sighed deeply and stretched, yawning, "I can't believe Fa- the previous King caused such a big mess under that Devil's manipulations. Damn it, he's a grown man, he was supposed to be the smart and wise one" Lemiel complained. He turned to look at the still yet-to-be-written Peace Treaty before reaching up and rubbing the bridge of his nose and forehead as a Tension Headache began to build behind his eyes, "urgh, I don't know what's worse, the work itself or the stress that comes with it" he muttered to himself.
"Even so, I'm not about to give up, no matter how much work it takes! This is what Licht and I have been working towards since we met. We're so close to creating that peaceful world. I just want to make it happen" the human King sighed. Steeling himself, Lemiel sat up straighter and pulled the paper closer to himself 'I have to get this finished as soon as possible!' he thought in determination.
Black Clover
Meanwhile, in the remains of the Elves Village, everyone was working hard to rebuild it enough to be, not only liveable again. Not to mention preparing for the Wedding in a few days time. Tettia, in her condition, was unable to physically help, but she was helping to keep track of everyone's progress from where she was seated. As her baby's due date got closer, she was restricted from doing more and more physical activities. So, instead she was seated in plain sight of everyone both so that she could contribute by keeping watch over the building work, and so that everyone else would know if she needed anything. As Tettia watched the progress of the rebuilding, she couldn't help but feel a thrill of happiness and excitement at the thought of all the good things soon to occur in their future. Her wedding to Licht, Yuno's birth, her brother's Coronation, a Peace Treaty being officially signed between the humans and the Elves, Patry's Grimoire Acceptance Ceremony- the future had gone from being full of pain and suffering, to being one of joy, love, peace and hope. They had actually managed to change everything and save their future.
The human Princess couldn't help but smile in pure contentment. She placed her hand on her growing stomach, "you're so lucky little one. Your parents had some powerful friends and because of that's you'll get to live a good life, surrounded by people who will love you unconditionally. I promise, as your Mother, I'll do whatever it takes to ensure you live a good and happy life" Tettia beamed down at where her Son was growing inside her, "that's my promise to you Yuno". "Hey Tettia, are you okay here?" a voice asked from behind her. Tettia turned slightly, to find Vetto standing behind her with a tree trunk under one arm. The gentle Elf had red Magic in the form of a thick bear arm surrounding the one he was using to carry the tree, obviously using his Beast Magic to augment his physical strength. She smiled at him, "hello Vetto, yes, I'm fine, don't worry about me. I see reconstruction is going well" she replied cheerfully.
"Mhm, we're working hard. We won't get it all rebuilt by the Wedding unfortunately, but if we all keep working together, the Village should be done in a few weeks at the most" Vetto replied happily. The human Princess beamed, "that's wonderful, I'm so glad" she said. "Do you need anything while I'm here?" he asked. "No, I'm fine. Please, don't trouble yourself on my account" Tettia assured. After a few more minutes, the Beast Magic User agreed to return to work, and the nut-blond-haired woman leaned back, closing her eyes as she relaxed. 'I wonder how my brother is going after becoming King, even if it won't be official until a few more days' Tettia thought. 'I hope the stress isn't too much'.
Black Clover
Lemiel was sitting at his new desk, staring at the blank piece of paper that he intended to write the Treaty on. The young King was struggling to put what he wanted into words. He knew that the document needed to be ready, but his mind was completely blank. The blonde young man groaned in annoyance, transferring his gaze to the large window in his new chambers that overlooked the Capital City. Lemiel wondered if maybe taking a walk might help. The 25-year-old stood from his desk and exited the room. The guards waiting outside his study, made a motion as Lemiel opened the door. "Your Majesty" one acknowledged, while the other bowed. "I'm going for a walk, please don't worry about me, alright?" the Light Mage said. "Yes Your Majesty" both guards replied at once.
The young man began to walk through the Palace hallways. Lemiel felt strange as he passed doors and paintings, the last time he did this he was a Prince. This castle had always been his home, but it hadn't belonged to him. Now, as the King of the Clover Kingdom, this entire Castle belonged to him personally. Guards, servants, and visitors waved and sent cheerful greetings and smiles. The blond young man felt his heart lighten a little from all the pressure he felt after his sudden ascension to the throne. Finally, he reached the door to the castle gardens, and the small (small compared to the size of the rooms inside the Palace of course) building that was previously used as another place for storing gardening tools, before all of them were distributed to the four other such buildings littered around the Palace gardens. When he turned 15, the old King had asked him what he would like for a gift. He had replied "a safe place for me to study magic and invent new things".
So this (in actuality, quite large) shed had been cleared out and cleaned. Then a rug, large desk and chair, book shelves filled with books and a way for the boy to call any servants that he required to bring him food and such had been added. Now, as an adult, the young King found it to be a bit to small to use for most of his experiments, so he had a different room in the Castle itself for his Private Study, that only Secre was able to access with her Magic. However, if he wanted privacy and silence, so he could just let everything go for that one moment in time, then his old Study was the perfect place. As Lemiel sat down, he sighed in relief. Over the years, he'd made renovation's to the room, adding a couple of shelves, a new rug on the floor under where he sat and even a couple of Magic Items he'd created in later years that held a portion of his Light Magic that he could activate and deactivate at will.
The young King closed his eyes and breathed a sigh as he relaxed. 'I'm sure it will take years of work to accomplish, but I already expected it to. But for now, creating this Peace Treaty is the first step' he thought, before he opened his eyes and steeled himself, 'right!' Lemiel straightened up, "okay, let's see: This Peace Treaty is a promise of mutual peace and friendship between the humans and Elves of the Clover Kingdom. This Treaty encompasses, but is not mutually exclusive to the Princess of the Clover Royal Family's marriage to the current Leader of the Elf Tribe. This Treaty will allow the humans of the Clover Kingdom to Visit the Elves Village and mingle with them in order to promote understanding between our people's. In turn, the Elves will be allowed access to the Royal City and any advances we humans have made. In accordance with this Treaty, no discrimination is allowed from either side.
If any attempt is made by any member of either party to use their Magic or social status to take advantage of, discriminate, abuse, insult or threaten the other, the responsible person or persons will face punishment decided on by their respective leader. Additionally, relationships of any form initiated by either humans or Elves which involve the union of the two races shall be encouraged, not persecuted. However, the formation of any kind of relationship with the sole purpose of causing abuse the to the other party will be penalised. Upon the signing of this Treaty, both Parties will receive equal rights and benefits and with these conditions in place the peace between the two races is now official" he read out, checking and double checking, trying to see if he'd missed anything important. Deciding he had covered everything, Lemiel leaned back with a relieved sigh and satisfied smile, "okay, now that that's done, the only thing left that I have to worry about is my Coronation" he muttered to himself, smile turning to a frown. He was going to invite Tettia obviously, but he really wanted to invite Licht and his other Elf friends as well. The Light Mage sighed and ran a hand through his hair, the only problem was his people might not take it well, even if he explained things.
Maybe he should wait to invite them until the Treaty signing. After all the whole point of that was to create official peace between the two races. He could explain about what his family had tried to do after he officially became King. Even if his Father's supporters made a fuss, they wouldn't be able to do anything about it once he was coronated. Lemiel leaned back in his chair wearily, rubbing his eyes. There was one thing he was absolutely sure of- no matter the adversity, no matter what people said, no matter if some of his Kingdoms own people ended up hating him, if he could create a better future for everyone, including the next generation, then everything would have been worth it.
Black Clover
After dealing with a few small disputes regarding the Wedding preparations, Licht smiled as he found his beautiful Wife-to-be, leaning against a tree and breathing softly, having dozed off while overseeing the construction work. "Did you notice Tettia having any problems or seeming distressed?" the Elf Leader asked in slight concern as he bent over and scooped his Betrothed into his arms, making sure to be mindful of her stomach. "Only in the amount of times we had to help her go pee" one replied, while the other rolled his eyes at his friend. Licht sighed in relief and smiled softly down at his lover, "I see, that's a relief. Thank you all for not only your hard work, but also for allowing Tettia to feel useful and looking after both her and our Son" the Sword Magic user replied, nodding to the other Elves, and turning to carry the human Princess back to their house.
It had been rebuilt with the new family in mind. Licht and Tettia's Bedroom was big enough for both of them with a king-sized bed and a crib for baby Yuno in the corner. There was an adjoining en suit Bathroom to the bedroom, and the room that would become the half-Elf's Nursery was right next to his parent's room. Another bedroom was a little down a new hallway, which would become the boys room when he was old enough- it even had a little bed already waiting for him. The kitchen was at the other end of the hallway, the room itself then opened up into the living/sitting room as well as another room on it's other side that had an entertaining room (mainly to be used when Lemiel came to visit, so the family could keep up a professional appearance for the sake of some of the more opinionated servant's at the Castle). A second bathroom had also been added just in case. Now the young couple was all ready to welcome their little one into the world. Opening the door to their house, the Elf carried his Betrothed into the Living Room and set her down on the couch.
Tettia laughed, "Licht, you do know I've been sitting down all day, right?" she asked, wiggling her feet a little to get more feeling back in them, "the Healing Mage at the Castle told us that walking around will be healthy for both me and Yuno, remember?" she asked slightly teasingly. "Of course I know Dear," Licht replied, leaning down and kissing the woman that he loved with all his heart, "but we'll have time to go for a walk together in an hour or so. We've both been so busy lately, with preparing for the Coronation, the Peace Treaty signing, our Wedding- we've had so much to do, that we've barely had time to see each other, let alone just share in each other's company like this" the Sword Mage replied. He leaned down to press a kiss to the small Baby Bump that was their Son, "all this stress isn't good for him. I want you both as healthy as possible during such happy times, okay Tettia?" Licht asked, staring deep into the human Princess's eyes. The nut colour-haired woman smiled and sighed slightly, giving in, "okay, but even though you're not the one carrying him, I'm sure Yuno wouldn't be happy if he knew that his father wasn't taking his own advice about stress-related health problems" she replied, gripping her soon-to-be husband's hand and gently pulling him down to the couch as well, "I want to be cuddled right now, so you're going to cuddle me" she decided. The Elf smiled seductively, "well, well, look at you being all bossy and demanding" he practically purred. He sat behind his love, bracing her from behind and wrapping his arms securely around the woman, being carful not to put too much pressure on her stomach.
Tettia leant back against Licht, giving a grateful smile and closing her eyes in relaxation. Soon enough the Princess was asleep once again. The Elf Leader smiled softly at the sight of his family. 'Soon Yuno himself will be part of it' he thought, easily imagining a little baby tucked into Tettia's arms as they all relaxed together. The boy would be a Half-Elf, with the characteristic white hair and gold eyes of an Elf, so he wouldn't look exactly the same as he did in the Veiwings. If Yuno gained the ability to condense his Wind Magic into weapons, and swords specifically then he would teach him how to fight properly with a sword, while his Wife would focus more on the Wind Magic itself. Speaking of Yuno and the Coronation and Wedding, Bethany wanted them to let her know when everything was happening. Looking down at the peacefully sleeping woman in his arms, Licht smiled in slight exasperation. Oh well, he could write to the Card Mage as soon as Tettia got hungry enough to wake up.
Black Clover
(With Bethany Yuki) Bethany was having a relaxing day with her husband as it was School Holidays right now, so he had no School to go teach at. The brown-haired young woman relaxed on the couch next to the red-haired man, leaning into his side as he wrapped his arm around her. The Card Mage laughed at the depiction of the Devil in the Buffy episode they were currently watching, "it's doesn't seem that scary when you've met and fought an actual Devil before" she said, chuckling, though still enjoying the show. Akira smiled slightly, "true, though I'm sure the special effects team for this show didn't know they'd have to compete against a real live Devil. Still, I think it's pretty good for a guy in a costume, with a bit of CGI to make it look more realistic" he explained. "Bethany?" Kero called, as he flew in with her Communication Book to Clover Kingdom in his paws, "I think your friends from the Clover Kingdom are trying to send you a message again" he explained, handing her the book when she sat up and reached for it.
Opening it, the Master of the Tsukuyomi Cards flipped to the right page and read the message written for her. "It's not something bad again, is it?" Akira asked worriedly. But Bethany began to smile widely and turned to face her husband, "not at all. In fact, several good things are going to be happening very soon over there!" she replied happily. "Like what?" Kero asked, and, now that his hands had been relieved of the burden of carrying the magical communication's book, flew over to raid the fridge. "Well, in around two days' time Lemiel will officially become the King of the Clover Kingdom for the start. Afterwards he'll be presenting the Official Peace Treaty between the humans and Elves. The day after that Patry is going to get his Grimoire. A few hours after that happens, Licht and Tettia will be getting married. So things are going to be busy over their for a while. I asked to be invited to the Coronation and Wedding, but I'm sure no one would mind if I went to the Treaty Signing too." Bethany explained, writing a reply as she spoke. "Of course, I will ask for permission to go in my reply, and in the meantime, I can pack everything I will need while I'm gone" Bethany replied.
"Do you think I could come with you?" Akira asked. "Sure, this time I'll bring you, my children, and probably Kero and Yue as well. After all, we will be gone longer this time, what if something happens?" the Card Mage replied, moving away to begin getting ready, "you should start packing, we'll be gone for a few days after all" she added. The young man nodded and stood from the couch as well, stretching his muscles before leaving the room to go find a suitcase.
Black Clover
A while later, the strange family was standing in a small group together in Bethany's Sitting Room. The young woman had invited Sakura, Eriol and Karen to come as well, but all three declined, saying that as the Elves were her friends, only she, her Husband, Guardians and Children should go. After all, these events were fairly private, despite the public nature of at least the Treaty Signing. Despite their seeming small numbers, that didn't count Bethany's children. All-in-all the young woman had 56 Card Spirit children. Add the rest of their group to that number and there were 60 of them being sent to the Clover Kingdom for the happy events soon to come. Suddenly she was glad the others had declined. 63 people was a little too many, even if most of them would be in Card Form. And that wasn't even counting Yue who would have made 64. As it was, if you chose to count the currently sleeping True Form of Bethany's Father, their group as it was now numbered 61 people.
Looking over everyone, the Master of the Tsukuyomi Cards narrowed her eyes on Kero, "now remember, these are very important and sacred events. Licht was kind enough to invite me, but I only just asked about all of you, and I am bringing a lot of extra people with hardly any notice. So, I expect everyone to be on their absolute best behaviour for the time we're in the Clover Kingdom. If even one of you acts up, you can expect very harsh punishments. Understand?" the Card Mage asked seriously. "Why are you only saying that to me!?" the Sun Guardian demanded in annoyance, "I'm not the only one who causes trouble around here!" he exclaimed. "That's true, BUT, you are the only one who would end up going around and eating everything from all the events. Not to mention, if you end up eating something with alcohol in it, you'll end up drunk and you might even accidentally destroy something, or hurt someone.
Okay?" Bethany asked. Kero sighed but nodded, understanding where his Master was coming from, "I understand, I'll try to behave myself" he replied, sagging slightly. Bethany smiled in reply, "and if you do try your best and behave really well, I might be persuaded to let SWEET make you a meal" she added. Suddenly Kero was in the air, flying around in circles near the ceiling and cheering. Akira chuckled, "he really does like his food, doesn't he?" he asked. The Card Mage turned to her Husband with a look on her face which was somehow wide-eyed and over-dramatic and flat at the same time, "no, really? What could have possibly given you that idea Akira-Kun?" she asked, overly sarcastic and dramatic with a flat edge to her voice as well. Everyone laughed, Kero too busy cheering to notice, until the Moon-based Mage called upon PORTAL's abilities and everyone left Earth's Dimension.
To Be Continued