Cygnus crossed her legs, waiting for Neinheart to come. When he finally arrived, Cygnus smiled. "Hi Neiny!" she called. Neinheart sat down with a frightening expression on his face that he rarely wears. "Why are you so upset Neiny?" She asked, slightly scared. Neinheart crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes. "Why did you send out the order to find the World Tree?" He asked. Cygnus' expression became more serious. "We're weak. The knights will never be able to become stronger without the World Tree." She said trying to convince him. "And? It could be a trap laid out by the Black Mage!" Neinheart yelled furiously. Cygnus felt her eyes getting wet. "You don't understand! I love my knights, and I'll risk anything to help them!" She argued. Then, Evan suddenly walked in. "Yo- Neiny, why don't I just go with Cygnus?" He said, making fun of the nickname Cygnus gave Neinheart. Neinheart scowled at him. "Call her Empress. Not 'Cygnus'. And how would I know if it's the right thing to entrust you with the Empress of Maple World's safety?" He questioned Evan. Evan shrugged. "You can't. I have full confidence in myself. She Is someone I would protect with every life on the world." Evan said, his expression darkening. Neinheart sighed. "Might as well. I entrust you two lovebirds to be safe. Ciao" Neinheart said, walking off and waving. Cygnus blushed and clung to Evan's arm, tears still in her eyes. "Gear up. We're leaving tonight." She told him.
-I've won every battle I've been in except this one-love. Why can you win my heart…
….Cygnus?