Selkie was sitting in front of a mirror. She put on a ceremonial crown made out of vines and flowers. She couldn't believe the day was here...she wished that it would've come later. Then a knock came at the door. It was Corrin. "Hello, Selkie. They're ready for us." She had a sad look on her face. "I...I'm not sure if I'm ready." Corrin put his hand on her shoulder. "I know how you feel Selkie." She thought about that day.
Selkie and Kaden were having a daddy-daughter day. They were playing in the woods nearby the Hamlet. They decide to rest a bit. Selkie hugged her father. "You're the best daddy in the whole world!" Kaden smiled. "Thank you, Selkie. I'll add it to handsomest daddy in the whole world." Then their kitsune ears perked up. It was the voice of their respective mothers. Selkie knew this trick. There was no way she was falling for it again. She just wished she told her dad. He started running after the voice. "NO DADDY! IT'S A TRAP!" But he was out of hearing range. She ran up to him in fox form and tackled him. "Listen, Daddy! That is NOT your mother. It's got to be one of those enchanted flutes. It happened to me and Kana, but we managed to get away." Kaden nodded. "I trust you, Selkie...but that means that there are..." An arrow hit Kaden in the side.
"DADDY! Are you okay?" He was breathing heavily. "Go...to...the Hamlet...warn...everyone." "I'm not leaving without you, daddy!" "The hamlet...is more...important...than me! Go!" "I'll bring back help." And so, Selkie went off, unwillingly, to warn the hamlet. She got a few healers and brought them there but...it was too late.
Selkie was still crying. "Selkie, if it were in my power I would bring back both Azura and Kaden. I know how you feel. My mother AND father died in front of my eyes. There's not a day I don't think about them...just as Xander, Elise, and Azura. But I've grown to realize that if they were alive they wouldn't want you to be sad." Selkie looked up. "They want you to live the rest of your years having fun. You're the fun, energetic, optimistic woman I've grown to love. I know its a burden to lose your parents, but you must live strong to honor them." She wiped the remaining tears off her face. "You're right Corrin. Thank you." She planted a kiss on his lips. "You always know how to turn things around." Corrin nodded. "Come on, they're waiting for us."
The two stepped outside. A very elderly kitsune stepped up to a podium. "Selkie, Corrin, as the first born child and her spouce, respectively, you two are to accept your responsibility as chief and chieftess of the Kitsune Hamlet. Do you swear to help the Hamlet, to benefit it, to protect it no matter the cost?" This brought back a memory of Kaden. The hamlet...is more...important...than me! She stated, "Yes. In honor of my father, I vow to help the hamlet and keep it safe. The Kitsune WILL live on!" The elder looked at Corrin, "I never thought I'd say this to a human. Corrin, do you vow to help your wife keep the hamlet safe?" He nodded. "With the combined power of the Blazing Yato and the love I share with my wife, I will." The elder kitsune nodded, "It's decided. You two are the new chief and chieftess. May Kaden and Azura live on in our memories." The two looked into the audience. Corrin's siblings, a tear-filled eyed Shigure, and Kana were clapping for them.
Selkie whispered into her husband's ear, "Are you sure you're up for this? You'll do a bit of fighting to protect our species." Corrin whispered back, "I made a promise a few years ago. I promised I would go through the rest of my life with the woman I lover, for better or worse. That's a promise I intend to keep." "Thank you, Corrin." She looked up and asked, "What do you think my parents are doing right now in the next life?" "I'd bet my last dollar they are smiling down at their beautiful daughter."