This will be the final addition. This story was uploaded in a rush, but that's mostly due to my crazy travel schedule. Bear with me! I will reveal Corrin's lover in this ch.
Off by the pearl and lapis rich ponds, she catches sight of two unmistakable figures: one small, and one large… "Ryoma, Sakura!" She waves energetically to the two of them. Ryoma smiles boldly and holds up his hand in a friendly greeting. The youngest princess is more timid, only waving twice and giving a small smile before returning to pick up the ore.
Upon their arrival at Corrin's doorstep, the three exchange hugs and wholesome kisses. "Sister," Ryoma's smile is more than elated, "I'm surprised you're still awake at this hour." Sakura glances around her feet and looks up, sheepishly "Yes you seemed rather tired earlier…" The dragon princess rolls her eyes and laughs, leaning one elboy on the balcony, "Come on, guys. I'm just waiting to see eveyrone go inside safely." Ryoma shakes his head "If that's all I'll take it from here." His eyes are stern.
It's been no secret that Ryoma treasured her fondly. His pride in her decision to defend her birth country and bring peace to the land had put him in 'forver-proud big brother mode.' Corrin was sometimes concerned that he pushed the others aside for her.
"No way, I'm indestructable. Go finish collecting ore… Sakura doesn't have nearly enough in her basket." The pink- haired flower is holding a dainty, wicker basket and the bottom glimmers only dimly with amber and lapis. The two girls exchange a meaningful look and Corrin smiles. Things aren't perfect, but they're coming along for her and Sakura.
Watching their silent conversation Ryoma coughs, blushes and straightens up, "Well, yes. Of course. Come along, little sister. There are many ore pools to visit before dawn." They turn to leave and as they walk down the hall, Sakura yells softly, "We can collect pearls next!" Her mellow voice carries down the hall.
Soon enough she'd have to go back to her room. In her room Kana would be sleeping, her sweet baby boy. Corrin's face grows hot quickly, her smile owning her face. Her little, dragon son-
"Eeeeee, Kana!" She does a little dance "I love being a mom!" The outburst shocks her and she takes a deep breath.
Her child isn't the only one waiting for her. Her husband would be impatient, missing his wife. Taking one last look around the serene twilight scene, Corrin smiles softly and kisses the stars goodnight and walks inside.
The doors are closed, the hall is silent. Her long white hair brushes her face as she presses her ear against the door. When she doesn't hear anything she breathes deeply and pulls open the door; the hinges squeak softly in protest. It's only dimly lit, the candles are dim and pale yellowish orange. Her shadow is tall and dark.
"Silas?"Her voice is horse, she needs water. It's been a long day and Elise's sweet didn't parch her throat. A figure in a tall chair by the window moves and as she gets closer she sees him, and her child.
Silas is sitting with Kana in his lap. Kana is sleeping soundly in his father's lap; he's only seven years old but in the light of the candles, his face is so young Corrin could've sworn he was only a baby again. She knew she'd never get back the years she'd lost with him, but she hoped she'd be able to make it up by loving him and giving him the peaceful world she'd brought for them.
"Silas…" She breathes out as she ducks down, "It's safe, let's bring her home." Her husband smiled and stood bringing Kana to the bed and laying him down. He turns and cups her face in his hands, "Love, if you're ready." He kisses her forehead "Let's bring Sophie home."
From childhood Silas took care of her. He took her out on picnics and looked out the window with her. They dreamed of traveling together when they were older. He'd become a knight to stay beside her and support her
Unconditionally.
Now that they were said- older, they'd fought together and fallen in love. Their first child, Kana had been sent to the deeprealms for around six [deeprealm] years. Being a dragon child, he'd been discovered quickly and had to be taken to her castle.
Their love was too fiery for just one kid. Within two [real time] years their second child, Sophie was born. Sophie was born without Dragon Blood. She was sent off and wasn't found. By now she had to be, what, twelve? Thirteen?
"I'm so happy you made it safe for her, for her and Kana." He adds. His strong body warms her as they embrace. You could say a lot of things about Silas, that he's not exceptional. And in a lot of ways, he's not. He's not flashy like Tsubaki, he's not a Kitsune. Silas doesn't fly on a winged beast, but he did make her heart soar.
"Thank you." She whispered. In this moment she knew, it'd work out. People mend, they find home. Everyone can find peace. In the end, the stars will shine and there will be beauty.
That's simply the end she'd chosen to make.
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