He didn't notice the ball of light that glowed softly behind him. He didn't see it as it grew and took a more humanoid shape. A hand reached out and patted Alfred on the shoulder. Alfred turned around quickly and was shocked at what he saw, "MOM!"
The figure of light smiled, "Yes Alfred is it me. I'm so glad you are alive."
Alfred noticed Matthew wasn't there, "Where's Matt? And why are you glowing? Do have some awesome super powers that you used to fight off evil?" Alfred said excitedly.
Her smile faded, he's so innocent, she thought, "Alfred, honey, I'm no longer with you. I have joined your father. . . " was all she said.
Alfred lost all ability to move he slumped backwards the bed giving him the only support. His mom was. . .she was. . ." W-where's Matt?" He asked again fear gripping his heart.
Her sad eyes lit up a bit and she replied, "He's alive a kind soldier decided to bring Matthew here." But the sad smile never left, "Alfred I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I left you and Matthew alone." She approached Alfred, took him in her arms and hugged him tightly. A comforting warmth radiated from her, one of love. "I'll always be with you. Both of you. I love you Alfred my little boy."
"H-hey Matt's only a few minutes older. A-and I'm not a kid anymore." Alfred said with a sad smile as tears trickled down his eyes. This can't be it.
"Yes I know but you'll still be my energetic little man." She pulled away slightly from the hug and noticed the extent of his injuries. "This is my last gift to you Alfred."
She kissed his forehead and placed a hand on his injured legs. A new warmth enveloped his leg it was soothing. Then the energy shot up his leg and through his injured arm. The small scratches and bruises disappeared instantly. The cut began to mend with only a small almost transparent scar as a reminder of the ordeal. The broken bones in his leg connected and became one. The energy stopped flowing and the warthm left. He was healed but still sat on the ground unmoving staring at his mother's spirit in awe.
"Many adcentures await you and Matthew. Difficulties will come and go but always remember who you are. You are part of something greater that I never knew would happen. Please Alfred, be safe and don't do anything stupid." She said with a playful smile.
"No promises." Alfred replied when he noticed that his mother had begun to fade. "H-hey, hey where are you going?" Alfred tried to stand but she signaled him not to.
"I am out of time."
"No! You can't go! Stay longer! What about Matt?" Alfred begged.
"I can't stay any longer. I've already said goodbye to Mattie. I've done what I had come to do and that was to say I love you. Haha that rhymed." She smiled her smile at him. The smile could warm the heart of the most coldhearted monster. "And I'll be late for the tea party with the Queen." And with that she faded completely.
Alfred stared at where his mother once stood. His mind was on overdrive. It catapaulted between what he had seen and what his mother's last words were for him, You are part of something greater. . . What in the name of Joker could she possibly mean?
The door opened and Alfred turned his head toward it. He saw Arthur with a confused look on his face on why Alfred was on the floor, some brightly colored royal he guessed and his eyes finally landed on Matthew. "Matt." Alfred said silently.
"Alfred!" Matthew exclaimed. He ran towards Alfred who was trying to stand just to be tackled down by Matthew in his crushing hug.
"Ah! He is injured don't be so rough." Arthur cautioned.
Matthew let Alfred go immediately. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Poor Matthew chanted over and over.
Alfred just smiled, "It's ok Matt. Are you alright?"
Matthew's face became saddened, "I'm fine but mom is . . . mom is. . ."
"Happy." Alfred finished for Matthew. They all gave Alfred confused looks. Matthew stared at Alfred and an understanding only possible by being twin brothers, passed through them.
"I understand." Matthew said and hugged Alfred tightly. Alfred hid his face on his brother's shoulder obviously trying to hide the fact that he was crying.
Arthur and Francis stood dumbstruck and speechless on what they should do. Eventually Arthur pulled Francis outside the room and closed the door.
"Why did you do zhat? It was just getting good." Francis pouted. Theu two boys looked adorable together. He almost wanted to jump in there and hug them as well.
"Let them have some time alone." He said to the pouting Diamond royal. You damn pervert. Arthur thought to himself.
"Either way we still need to discuss with Captain Lewis on anything else he has found out and what battle plan we should have." Arthur explained.
"Ah yes, mon ami, zhat is a good idea. You impress me every day." Francis teased.
Arthur turned around and glared intensely at the man, "Keep your land's language and comments to yourself." And they walked away.
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"Captain Lewis." Arthur called. Lewis approached the two royals seated at the conference table. He bowed and sat down as well. "Yes your majesties?"
"Did you find out anything about the situation plaguing us?" Arthur asked.
"Well according to some of the survivors there had been sightings of them but the people thought it was just all tall tales created by the youngsters. Many people began to disappear or were chased by black figures but no one knew what they were. Many thought they were just bears or big wolves. Many tried to hunt them down to no avail. After Alfred's disappearance they went on a search in the forest to find him but found nothing but his basket. They saw the odd tracks on the ground which the expert hunters concluded that it came neither from a bear or wolf or anything that lives in the forest. The people began to fear the truth. The day after the search they searched for him once more and yet again to no avail but this time some of the searchers went missing. One was found with his throat torn open and another was found with his insides missing. They were recently killed." Here Lewis stopped briefly to let it all sink in.
" They also noticed black liquid all over the area of the killing. It was the poison. The forest was banned from all people and the search for Alfred ceased much to his family's disdain. But today there were not two, not three but four of them attacking the village. Most of the damage was caused on the Columbia side. The people were defenseless against the creatures. Thankfully they had guardian spirits that protected the area from magical attacks, the eagle, bear, deer and wolf. Alfred and Matthew's mother was killed in her effort to save Matthew. We buried her next to her late husband. Those two only have each other now." Lewis finished his explanation.
"This is not good. Not only are there more of them but they are attacking the villages! We need to recruit more troops and train them to fight the Umbra Cor. Go on Captain Lewis assemble all of the higher ups with experience that you can find. And thank you." Arthur nodded to him. Lewis bowed and left.
"What about zeh children?" Francis asked.
"Well I can't just leave them in the city to starve, especially not Alfred." At this he earned a quizzical look from Francis. "He apparently has something to do with my kingdom." He clarified but blushed slightly. Francis noticed but decided to ignore it. . .for now.
"Well I guess I can find them some sort of work to do in the kingdom. Yao always needs help and that nephew of his usually ends up slacking off." Arthur suggested.
"Hopefully, not pirates." Francis snickered.
"You git! Don't bring that up. It was just a childish dream. A fantasy any child could've wanted." Arthur argued.
"Ah yes little Arthur wanted to be a pirate king but now holds council with the Fae and the unicorns." He teased further.
"I swear you bloody tart that I will sock your stupid face of yours into oblivion. Bloody hell I may even be doing you a favor." Arthur replied. They continued their argument as Yao watched them from where he stood.
"And to think they are best friends, aru." He sighed. He would have to tell Arthur of what he had learned about Alfred and his family. But now he would just let them be. It was almost dinner time anyway.
HUZZAH I DID IT! Ok maybe a day late but I did it! I got a new phone since my old one decided to be a hater :c Was it just me or did the holidays make you want to look up some thanksgiving Hetalia. *Imagines America in a Native American costume and England in a puritan costume* Someone really needs to make one of those :O
Thanks for the reviews Renuki, and l Ashuri l very much appreciated :)