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Alone again, she recalls their near death experience. If things had gone differently, she might not have Kaze, her caring and diligent retainer.
The stars all twinkle and sparkle relentlessly and Corrin humors herself, humming and counting the tiny specks. As she squints and watches a faint blue glow dawns across the grass. A sharp arrow of blue light flies past the startled members of Corrin's Army.
Tall and poised, Takumi of Hoshido stands out as only he could. Knowing of his own worth and unafraid to stand independent, his long silver hair and bright red eyes set him apart as nobility, and as a hunter.
Takumi smirked as the arrow pierced a falling cherry blossom flower, sticking it to a tree. The people laughed and applauded. Taking haughty, mock bows he waved back at the them.
Feeling her gaze, the archer prince looked up, lowering the Fujin Yumi and giving her a reassuring grin. The path to peace had been hard, to say the least, but the path to gaining his trust was even harder.
And if she had to do it again, she would; Their relationship was more important than ever, and she knew he'd always have her back.
Hinata creeps up from behind and tugs his ponytail, cackling he dodges the angry punches from his Master and skirts away. Oboro tactically evades the two of them and sneaks a kiss on the young prince's cheek. Takumi stops and turns beet red before crossing his arms and muttering short, inaudible insults. Oboro takes his hand, and then Hinata's, before leading them both towards the mess hall; Corrin hears Hinata yell something about sweet fish with peach sauce.
The Nohrian/ Hoshidan princess hears her own stomach rumble and her mind goes back to Kaze's berry shopping offer, and then to the realization that she hadn't eaten all day.
Lightning bugs started to appear, joining the mystic atmosphere. One lands on the banister and she nudges it onto her finger. She faintly remembers something her mother told her, about wishing on lightning bugs, and blows on it gently. The bug flies away, most likely irked over her small actions. Or maybe it was unbothered?
"C'mon, Kaden!! I bet I can catch more than you!" Keaton sprinted around the trees, jumping up and swiping at the buzzing lights. Kaden, seemingly unaffected by the taunts, followed slowly. He apologized to every person Keaton knocked into and effortlessly plucked bugs from the air.
Keaton stopped sprinting and ran back to the Kitsune, opening his hands just a bit, to count the insects. "TWELVE!!" He smiled wildly, "I so won." In response, Kaden raised his eyebrows and feigned shock, opening his hands widely to release an impressive flurry of shimmering summer beatles, "I think maybe I won."
In a roar of fury the wolf- man lunged and tackled him. They both went tumbling in the grass, Kaden complaining about his fur, and Keaton demanding a rematch. Corrin just giggled and watched, silently praying that they didn't cause too much destruction.
Her attention shifts as five shadows swoop overhead: Scarlet, Reina, Tsubaki, Camilla, and Hinoka were practicing. They flew in 'v' formation, mimicking the movements of the eldest Hoshidan princess. Powerful and fiery, Hinoka flew in tight, purposeful moves.
From down below, Setsuna and Azama both called loving cheers of praise. "You know maybe that's why you haven't fallen in battle yet, you're a half decent flier!" Azama shoos a fire fly away from his shoulder. Setsuna watches one land on her nose and smiles, waving lazily at her princess.
Hinoka sighs at her retainers and then catches Corrin's eye, calling down, asking if she wants a ride. As tempting as the offer is, Corrin shakes her head and waves for her to keep going.
Hinoka was so strong through the disappearance of her sister. Corrin knew she'd make a great queen, if she had any interest that is. Hinoka had about as much interest in the throne as Saizo with sweets.
"Of course she doesn't want to ride with you, she wants to ride with me." The large thud behind her makes her whirl around. The gigantic wyvern snorts and stares at Corrin curiously as it's master jumps down. The pale, purple haired beauty tilts her head and coos "I won't let you fall, sweet sister. I promise." As always it took multiple assurances of her well being to convince her move on, (and many hugs and kisses,) but it still touched Corrins heart that she was so insistent on bonding with her. It was only part of Camilla's charm.
She hears the two women bickering up above over who'd be more likely to drop her, and Corrin has to roll her eyes. She loved them both equally and trusted them both equally, and they knew it. The sound of horse hooves below her gives her insight on who'd spotted her next. "I personally would have to root for Camilla on this one." Leo is grinning playfully up at her from his mount, a small lamp hanging from the side of the reins. She points to it and smiles mischievously "Afraid of the dark?" she teased back.
He sticks his nose in the air "Hardly. If anyone here is afraid of the dark it's Elise. She's younger after a-" "BOO!!" The horses rears up, knocking Leo onto his butt and runs off. The peppy blonde Nohrian princess claps her hands together, "Did I scare you??" She extended her hand to him and he took it, standing up and grumbling a half audible "Hardly," that Corrin nearly didn't hear. Elise reaches into her pocket and throws a small piece of chocolate up at her big sister, "You look like you need something sweet!"
Under Elise's watchful and caring stare she ate the small candy and thanked her. They both walked off together, probably in search of Leo's horse. The both of them had seemingly grown even closer since the war ended, and it made Corrin happy to see them so relaxed.
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