A/N: I would first like to thank the people who favourite or subscribed to the story as I didn't think I would get any ._.

[Important] But anyways, I just wanted to pinpoint some things out about this fic. Although I've finished the main storyline of ToG, I've only ventured into a few minutes through the future arc, so I don't really know what happens to the characters during that time and after the arc is completed. So for now, Lambda is still going to be chillin' inside Asbel's sub-conscious and Sophie stays short. Also, I don't really know how I'm going toss this pairing around so I apologize for making it so ambiguous but please let your yaoi fan-ism mind be reassured; there will be duh sexah.

Enjoy the next chapter and feel free to review!

Asbel grunted to the subtle rays of sunlight that fell on his drowsy face, squinting his eyes back shut to avoid the light. Savouring one last second on the comfortable surface, the burgundy haired knight achingly sat himself up, regretting leaving the soft cushion. Asbel's morning consisted of doing his stretching routine, a training session at the Knight's Academy with the other early riser knights, a quick shower back at the castle and then meeting the King to attend to his every whim. It was tedious at first, just after King Richard designated him to be his right-hand man, but after that, everything seemed to flow quite smoothly. Asbel had guessed that it was probably his strong desire to protect his best friend at any cost, regardless if the other can fend for himself. Although he had to admit; it was weird feeling as if he was latching onto the King. When Lambda was taking over Richard's body, everyone went to great feats getting him back. Ephinea's destruction could've been achieved if only it weren't for the perseverance of everyone to help save Richard.

Also your stubborn sense of friendship, if I may add.

"Morning."

Perhaps you are making up for the time lost when you were giving chase to Richard back then.

"Well, whatever's done is done. Whether I'm making up time or not, what matters is that everything is back to normal, and it's my duty to be there for Richard when he needs me most."

Even when the help he needs is finding someone else to love?

"What?" Asbel said, giving a questionable look at himself. There was no response and Asbel knew Lambda was gone. Asbel rubbed his temples, frustrated. "What is he talking about…?"

Asbel dressed into his 'Knight of Windor' suit and headed out of room. The corridors were quiet, albeit a few soldiers on morning shift guarding the castle interiors. It felt nice to wake up early, besides the small moments of laziness he found himself to be when waking up. It was quiet, and Asbel liked it, contrary to what others would believe due to his personality. Quiet meant peaceful, and that's how he liked it.

The shops in the lower city of Barona were beginning to open for business and Asbel waved and greeted to whomever necessary when he passed along the streets towards the academy. A few soldiers who were of lower rank saluted at him which he replied with a firm nod. It gave a tingly feeling being close in Captain Malik's shoes and being called 'sir.' He'd be lying if he said it didn't make him feel a little giddy.

"Sir Asbel; a note has arrived that's been addressed to you," a soldier said when he arrived to the front gates of the academy. Asbel read the small piece of paper given to him and after a few seconds, rolled his eyes and folded the paper. "Tell the others I won't be able to spar with them this morning."

"Where are you headed, sir?"

Asbel sighed, "I don't even know."

'HEY, YOU GOTTA HELP ME QUICK! IT'S SUPER URGENT! Sophie's gonna pick you up with the shuttle, SO HURRY!

Pascal'

Although a little worried, Asbel was glad to be seeing his friends once more. He missed them a great deal and if only he didn't have important shoes to fill, he'd be more than happy to save a day to travel with them (for fun, of course. Not saving the world, again.) A few minutes passed by Barona's port until a familiar shuttle slowly descended towards Asbel. He smiled when he saw Sophie through the front blue tinted windows, with the purple-haired girl doing the same.

"Where are we going?" Asbel inquired, sitting alongside Sophie when he boarded the shuttle.

"Pascal gave me the coordinates, but I'm not entirely sure where it goes…" Sophie put the shuttle on auto-pilot and suddenly leaped herself onto Asbel.

"S-Sophie? What's wrong?" Asbel asked, feeling squished by the girl's strong arms wrapping itself around his neck, "S-Sophie, you're c-choking me-"

"-Oh! Sorry…" Sophie retreated back but held onto Asbel much more gently this time, an apologetic expression laid on her face.

"What's wrong?" Asbel repeated while trying to clear his throat.

"Nothing…It's just…nice to see you again."

Asbel regained his posture and locked his eyes onto Sophie's and smiled, shaking his head. Standing up, Asbel placed his hand on the top of the smaller girl's head, "It's nice to see you, too."

Asbel and Sophie got off the shuttle when it arrived at its destination. Except for the presence of the destroyed shuttle, the area was identical to the crash site where Lambda first came to Ephinea in his humanoid form. It was quiet and serene, almost, until a very high-pitched voice broke it.

"Heeeeeeeeey, guuuuuuuuyyyysssssss!" At a distance, a girl came running and flailing her arms back and forth, bouncing her white-head, red-tipped hair towards Sophie and Asbel. When Pascal reached in front of them, she immediately bent down and tried to catch her breath, panting breathlessly.

"Hey, Pascal! Long time no see!" Asbel said. Pascal shot back up and beamed a bright grin, earning her the same from the other two.

"First off…" Pascal's eyes did a sharp turn towards Sophie and grabbed the girl into her arms. "I missed you sooo much! Oh, oooh! It never stops feeling amazing whenever I touch you!"

"P-Pascal, I c-can't breathe…"

"Doesn't feel good when it happens to you, does it?" Asbel said to Sophie.

"P-Pascal, l-let g-go…!" and with a strong push of her palms, Sophie sent the 24-year old flying backwards. Sophie held onto her chest and winced at the lingering pain in her chest. Of course, Pascal got right back to her feet and went back to the pair.

"Okay, well, enough with that! Hey, what happened to Sophie?" Pascal asked dumbfounded on why her friend was still panting, earning a frightening glare from the purple-haired girl (which she had practiced from Hubert). Pascal stepped back and held her arms out as if to protect herself, "What's up her cute little tushey?"

"Pascal, can you just tell us what's going on?"

"Oh, right! Well if you come with me…" Pascal grabbed the both of the Lhant's by their wrists, pulling them to her desired place. Not too far from where they were earlier, Pascal led them to a concrete circle on the ground that could only be identified as an entrance to an Amarcian ruin.

Sophie cocked her head to the side, "What's the matter?"

"Yeah, Pascal, I don't see what's the matter. You explore these places day and night, don't you?" Asbel asked, confused on what Pascal was trying to get at.

"Yes, yes, but look!" When Pascal stepped forward onto the entrance, nothing had happened. "See? Nada. Usually, it should work, but I don't know what's wrong this little ca-chunk. So, I was thinking: maybe a little Fodrian power was needed; like you."

"Me?" Asbel asked, pointing a finger to himself, "How could you use me?"

"Really? What do you think!" Pascal exclaimed rhetorically. "Here's a hint: has an animal in his name."

Asbel's mouth opened to mouth an 'Oh' shape and hummed to himself, "Well, I guess-H-Hey, wait, Pascal…!"

The shorter lady hastily pulled Asbel onto the entrance with anticipation lit on her face…only to be wiped off immediately when nothing happened.

"Whaaaat…!" Pascal was exasperated, "What the hell is wrong with this thing! Hmm, well…I don't know, then. If Asbel slash Lambda doesn't work, then…maybe if we krunch n' kluf with this-and then get Fourier to pow and chow with this and then…hmmm…" Soon, Pascal was lost to into her own mind space.

"Uh…Asbel?" Sophie nudged at Asbel who nodded in return.

"Let's go."

After a long hug, Sophie dropped off Asbel back in Barona and left on the shuttle. Asbel stayed a bit to see the shuttle fly away to the distance until it disappeared into the clouds. Asbel turned around and started to walk back to the city, until he was stopped by a soldier.

"Sir! You are urgently needed at the throne room!"

"Why? What's wrong? Did something happen to Richard?"

"I-I don't know, I've just been told-" Before the soldier could finish, Asbel had already dashed towards the castle.

When Asbel headed into the throne room, he was greeted with a room full of young women and older men. Asbel raised an eyebrow and quietly sheathed his sword. Richard noticed him from a distance and ushered Asbel to come over to him. Asbel quickly complied and walked around the prancing pool of women and men. Duke Dalen could be seen in front of the crowd, trying to calm the crowd down. When Asbel reached Richard, he gave the blonde a questioning look.

"Perfect," was the only word that went through the King's mouth and soon after, stood up from his throne. "Ahem." The room fell to a hushed silence and all eyes were on King Richard.

"As you all know, our kingdom is of in need of a…queen," Richard said, emphasizing the word, a smug smirk on his face when he heard the whispers of excitement yet loud screams of joy every single lady in the room was emitting from their face, "and to be able to continue the rule of this wonderful country through my bloodline, I would require an offspring, which, I could not have right now without a need for a…queen…" This was amazing, Richard thought, "Having a horde of women swoon over you never gets old." Richard cleared his throat before continuing, "That is why by my royal decree of the kingdom of Windor, I hereby state that all women who wish to marry me, must first…"

A pause.

"…capture the heart of Asbel Lhant."

"…"

It's funny how wide eyes can go.