Title: Ages
Pairing/Main Character(s): Maiko
Word Count: 187
Notes: 7 one-sentence stories
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Infancy
The two women, one a noble, the other a princess, had no idea what their newborn babies would grow up to do together when they placed the little bundles in neighboring cradles in the nursery.
Childhood
His grumbles and groans, increasing in volume as his mother pushed him toward his sister and her friends, suddenly disappeared when he caught sight of a familiar black bob.
Teenage
While her words said she didn't care if he showed up or not, her barely noticeable blush and trace of a smile said otherwise.
Young Adulthood
After many back-stabbing betrayals, a few depressing weeks apart, and one tear stained letter, the couple was reunited, and they could not help but smile.
Middle Age
When she came into his office with the news, her eyes were shining with excitement, and he fainted of shock before she even said one word.
Late Adulthood
Tears streaked down her normally emotionless face as she stood beside his bed while he fell asleep, his spirit fading, and she held his hand the whole time.
Death
After years of ruling alone, her time finally arrived, and when she opened her eyes again, he was there.