Alright People this is it. Final Chapter to this story. I have had a lot of fun writing up this story and I hope you all enjoyed it. Now let's finish this.
Chapter 24: Destiny
It was a glorious day within the continent of the Eeveelutions. It was especially within the new Kingdom: Destiny. With the Villages under construction many evolved Eevee were expected to move in but the wait would be a while yet as lots of work was still to be done yet. The Kingdom could not be completed in a heartbeat and everyone had come to the understanding of that.
In the Alpha's yard just outside the home two Espeon were sat together waiting inside the gate. It was Tiago and Cheryl, they were waiting for their friend King Asra who was called for them. Tiago and Cheryl were now old enough like Asra to choose their own paths and they both went to live within the Destiny Kingdom together as a couple as but still a fresh start being as they are only eighteen too.
Asra was instantly chuffed when he heard they were deciding to live with the Destiny Kingdom. But like all good things there was a downside as Mace wasn't as lucky as he still had to reside in the Espeon Kingdom for now until he could finish being sorted himself. The pair suddenly saw the door open to reveal the familiar blue eyed Espeon walk out of the door and walked towards them happily.
Tiago smiled "Hey Asra". The King who was crowned a few days ago smiled happily and said "How are you two doing…Do you like your new home". Tiago quickly nodded "Yeah it is great. I am still surprised our parents let us come here but it was really thanks to you we got the place at all". The Espeon King smirked and looked away "Well I am glad you like it". Cheryl completely chuffed said "Yeah, It has plenty of space…enough for a family one day".
Asra looked surprised to this while Tiago looked in shook "What…" Cheryl shook her head "Erm… I didn't say anything". Tiago sighed "You had me worried then, I don't want to think about that for years yet". Cheryl nodded in agreement "what about yo…" Asra was quick to stop her "My Answer is the same as Tiago's I just became a King I don't want to think about that subject for years either".
Cheryl dropped her head down a little "Okay…I guess I will stop talking now". Asra and Tiago nodded to each other initially before Tiago said "Anyway Asra… it has been a couple of days being King…what has it been like so far". Asra made a huff "Well, mainly right now it hasn't been too much responsibility but I have spent some time around the town wanting to know where everything is… It is really establishing the villages that ha my attention at the minute".
Cheryl was quick to ask "Wish Ventus was still here to act as a guide". The Espeon King nodded towards this "Yes, he did the first but then returned to his Kingdom". King Ventus had left to return to the Eeveelution Kingdom as he felt his part was finished and he needed to return to his people and to Queen Pearl. But he was going to be staying in touch often. Asra kind of looks up to Ventus as a mentor and guide.
"I respect Ventus greatly. He is a tutor to me". Tiago nodded "Yeah he has my respect. If it wasn't for you, he and Carly then things would be a lot different right now. I am sure our people and the Umbreon would be in a different matter right now". Asra looked down towards this "Don't remind me…It still haunts me that….that insane stalker caused it all to gain power through the death of many". The slight mention of Katy and her work in the conflict was enough to shatter anyone's good mood. It was a long time since her exile and she hasn't been sighted in any Kingdom since.
Asra looked up and said "Well at least it is a nice day. No storm" The king then looked to Tiago who spoke "Well I recall the last storm a long time ago it was nasty". All three of them agreed to this. Suddenly they heard someone step out of the home and Asra immediately smiled when he saw it was his girlfriend. Even though Carly was made a Princess by Ventus. Asra and Carly were still technically Boyfriend and Girlfriend until they become mates and they made an agreement together that they would not become mates until the earliest of Carly becoming eighteen mainly suggested by Asra.
The shiny Umbreon walked over to them on the grass and she sat beside Asra who asked "You okay, how are the erm…caretakers of the house doing". Carly shook her head "Trying to keep the place in best form…but I think they are already going too hard on it, I do believe we are capable of looking after the home ourselves".
Asra agreed to her saying "Yes I know…We do look after it by they are keen to get stuck in and I say we humour them". Carly rolled her eyes as Asra planted a kiss on her cheek which she enjoyed. Tiago and Cheryl were still being amazed by the couple. While they had come to accept Carly now eventually. It was still getting used to the fact that they were together and how happy they looked together.
The Princess looked around to see Tiago and Cheryl before she said "So what are you all up to". Asra looked back towards the group saying "Well we are just talking about Ventus and how much of a help he has been". Carly looked down to this "I never even met Ventus until the conflict. He sure is an inspiration to us all. A bit saddening he could not have stayed a little longer".
The Espeon King nodded slowly towards this "Yeah but I don't blame him. Queen Pearl is expecting any moment now". Carly immediately smiled towards this "Really…it's nearly time". Asra nodded happily towards that "Yeah, he said he will send us a message after a bit after his child has been born. I am thinking of arranging to go up to see him and possibly meet the little one". Carly excitedly replied to him "Yes…I would love to go see the little one".
The Espeon King rolled his eyes towards this "You are easily excited by kids". Carly narrowed her eyes to him "A little. But don't forget I have a five year old brother who loves to have your attention all the time". Asra nodded as he couldn't argue "Yeah but I love the little guy. I entertained the idea of a little brother and now he can count. I love the little guy he is so amusing".
The shiny Umbreon leaned herself against Asra and relaxed a little "Yeah…Joey has that way with people, he is just lovable". Asra smirked towards this "My sister might as well be his age". Tiago made a chuckle to this "Yeah…She is still extremely playful as it is. Even at her age". Everyone chuckled a little towards this. Carly still leaning against her future mate smiled towards the pair and Asra said "Carly have you heard that Drake has already started assembling a training program for any future or guards in training".
Carly smiled towards this "Yes I have heard. He is committed towards it though. I see why you picked him". The Espeon King looked out of the garden saying "I expected him to say no to be honest as he did say he didn't want to become a general yet but I guess he changed his mind about it in the end". Tiago and Cheryl looked to Carly and Tiago spoke "So Asra…Carly… You know about you two back in the day before the conflict what exactly did you two do".
Carly could hear the little uncertainty in his voice…She knew Asra's friends were still unsure about her slightly while Asra's family excluding his brother have come to accept Carly to a degree so far while her and Pearl are getting along so well "Well…I don't know if Asra never told you this but our first meeting wasn't exactly a friendly one at first". Tiago acknowledged the Shiny Umbreon and said "He did mention that you were suspicious of him".
The Shiny Umbreon quickly nodded saying "Yeah, I guess you could say that…I was saved by an Espeon who I never met and we considered enemies. I never truly understood at first why he did but I know if it was not for Asra that day…I wouldn't be here now. But I can now understand why he did". Cheryl then curiously asked the Umbreon "And what is that?" Carly turned a smile towards Asra "Because he is a kind and noble individual".
Asra lowered his ears "Thanks Carly". The Shiny Umbreon gave him a bit of a seductive smile "You're welcome". She then moved herself and gave him a quick kiss on his cheek. Asra smiled to this and enjoyed the comfort of the kiss from Carly. Carly then pulled away a second later before she said "I am going to out for a moment. My dad said he wants to give me something and I need to meet him out the gate". Asra nodded towards her "Alright I will be coming in shortly anyway. I believe Drake wants to see me soon".
Carly lovingly smiled towards him and gave him a nuzzle before she turned away and walked towards the gate. She walked in before smiling turning and walking out the gate still in sight as she walked in front of the gate and waited. Asra looked back to Tiago and Cheryl who were casting curious faces. Asra knew this question needed to be said "Guys…erm you don't have a problem with Carly do you".
The pair quickly shot round to look at him and Tiago said "No of course we don't…I admit I did at first as not knowing her besides her being an Umbreon but now I can acknowledge you love her…but" Asra was curious to what he had to say "But…what". Tiago looked to him again "I am still curious on what made you love her. I mean there was lots of Espeon before but you never did".
The Espeon King now understood what they meant and replied "I see what you mean…I too was surprised at first but only when the conflict happen which was months after meeting did I realise I love her. She is like the one I have been waiting for to appear in my life…You know the right person for me". Cheryl understood this "That is a fair judgment…but is it awkward you know with people".
The blue eyed Espeon shook his head "No…And if it was…I wouldn't care. I love Carly and I want to spend my life with her". Tiago respecting that statement said "Fair enough friend…I can respect your decision and opinions. It is your life and you love who you love… I am just trying to…you know… get used to the fact we are friends with the Umbreon now". Asra smiled and lowered his head "Not a problem for me. I already have a head start thanks to Carly".
Cheryl rolled her eyes towards that "Yeah…rub it up that you were friends first". Tiago looked to the sun position and said "Anyway we better be heading to our place now. We still need to settle something's there". The Espeon King understood as the pair turned away "See you later…King Asra". The Blue eyed Espeon sighed to this "It is going to take me a while to get used to that…See you later". The pair bid farewell and left through the gate as Asra watched.
He could see them say goodbye to Carly who nodded before accepting a small package off her Dad and she placed it on her back as it was a small item. She then received a nuzzle from her dad before she turned around to come back to Asra. Thomas nodded towards Asra and the Espeon King returned it before Thomas begun to walk away. The Umbreon Princess walked back through the gate and approached Asra.
He waited before saying "So what did your dad give you Carly". She took the package off her back and placed it on the floor "I don't know. Let's see". She then used her front paws and opened it up. She then placed a paw in and took out a necklace. Which was made of a small metal which was beautifully done up and a little heart at the bottom of it. She freezed a moment and Asra was concerned "What is it Carly".
Carly regained her senses slowly "It is my mother's necklace. He had got it for her before they had me. He wanted me to have it now". Asra quickly got serious and said "Well you better look after that…It is something precious". Carly nodded and slowly put it back in the package as she didn't want to wear it at the moment. She then placed it beside her as she stood beside Asra. "I do still miss her Asra".
The Espeon King then became curious "If you don't mind me asking…What happened to your mother". Carly looked down before saying "It happened when I was 14, Joey was 2 then too. Basically me, her and Dad went on a trip to a forest outside the Umbreon Territory. Joey stayed with a friend. We were travelling through and we were jumped by a group of Toxicroak. Not the same as the ones you saved me from".
"Dad and mom were fighting to keep them back and were putting up a fight. While I was holding back behind them as I was a couple years of being an Umbreon. One of the Toxicroak saw an opening and went for me. Mom saw this and she…thr….threw herself in the way of a poison attack meant for me and mother got badly poisoned by the attack".
"Dad eventually managed to push them back but mother fell badly ill from the poison attack and no Pecha berries or anyone was close enough to help. We tried getting her back but movement actually accelerated the spread of the poison in her body and since we couldn't do anything, eventually…She…She".
Carly was looking down with a tear forming thinking of the day. Asra realising she was becoming upset used his right forelimb and pulled her close to him and comforted her "I am sorry Carly…I shouldn't have asked". Carly quickly shook her head "it is okay. But she told me to be strong and always look forward in life and never hold regrets from the past". Asra made a small smile "She sounds like she was a great person". Carly nodded to this statement "Yes she was. Her words inspired me to keep going. Up till when I grew up and when I would find a purpose in life and spend my life with someone".
She looked up to his as she returned to normal "Which I have found now". The Espeon King curiously asked "Do you think she would have liked me?" Carly smiled towards him "Yes she would have. If my dad can then she definitely could". They smiled to this thought for a couple of moments.
They then looked up to the sky together to see the sun was still high in the sky. All the talk as got Asra thinking towards the future now. Wondering how it will play out now from here. He looked towards his future mate who was leaned against him and smiling now. "So are you ready to face our future together…The leaders of this great Kingdom that is growing quick".
Carly nodded her head "I am ready…Even though I am only a princess right now". Asra turned to her saying "Yes but you are my Princess and I believe we are as ready as we can be". Carly giggled a little towards this "You make me sound like your personal property". Asra shook his head "No, Just the one I want to spend my life with". Carly smiled deeply to that and nuzzled his fore head with hers "As do I Asra". They looked to each and pressed into a passionate kiss.
They held it for a few moments until satisfied they both separated from the kiss and looked into each other's eyes smiling as Carly said "I know you are going to be a great King to these people. I know it". Asra flattered a little by the thought said "And you will be a great Queen too". Carly smirked to this thought "Maybe one day". Asra narrowed his eyes "You may be a Princess now but you will be. No doubt in my mind".
They both nuzzled together as they turned to watching the beautiful blue sky. They both felt happy in their lives. Finally made their place in society. Found each other and ready to spend their entire lives together and to rule over the Destiny Kingdom. Their worlds were becoming a lot bigger because of this, their love a proof that the future of a united continent in everyone's eyes. Although it would be a while before the relations could truly improve and the Destiny Kingdom be built up. Asra and Carly were ready for it all and they would face it together.
Okay everyone…That is it now. Story is finished. Let me say I enjoyed writing this story a lot. I know it may not be my most popular story but I really did enjoy writing it up. I have an idea of a sequel in place for this. But I am going to make sure all my stories are finished before that.
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