After the war ended and freedom returned to the continent, Subaru and Echidna were nowhere to be found. The green butterfly hugging a blue star was their sign of victory; but no one knew what became of them after they had disappeared into thin air. Having gone through such perilous circumstances together, it seemed they still flew with each other like a pair of doves somewhere out there in the world- an image that reassured those who had come to know them in their battles against evil forces. A decade later, people still remembered with admiration this brave couple whose courage led them towards peaceful unity when all else failed.
No one knew where the courageous couple went, but it was said that they used their newfound freedom to travel far and wide. They wanted to explore the world around them and learn from its vast array of cultures. The two were never seen again, but tales of their deeds will surely live on through generations. People still looked up at the stars in admiration when they thought of this brave pair that had brought a lasting peace to the kingdom.
Their legacy of courage and love was so powerful that it could be seen in the eyes of everyone who believed in a better tomorrow. The couple had changed the landscape of the kingdoms forever, showing people everywhere what strength and unity could do when working together for a common cause. Even if centuries passed, they will still be revered as heroes or more as the rightful ruler's of the entire continent.
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Echidna stood in a peaceful village among the rolling hills of her home, surrounded by life and happiness. The sun shone brightly from high above, making the small homes sparkle with light. In the distance, she could hear laughter echoing through small streets filled with vendors selling their wares and children playing around them. As she watched all this life freely play out around her it made her heart swell with joy and contentment knowing that such places existed in an otherwise chaotic world too often filled only suffering and tragedy.
A gentle breeze blew through her hair, and for a moment, the worries of the world seemed far away. As she breathed in the fresh air, she felt as if life was finally giving her a chance to just breathe and enjoy this moment of peace. Everything around her was in perfect harmony; all seemed right with the world as life continued its journey around her.
She suddenly felt a rush of emotions as her eyes landed on Subaru, her beloved husband, kneeling amid fragrant blooms. He had his back to her and was playing with two little girls who were near-identical twins – one had white hair like Echidna's own while the other had black hair like Subaru's. The threesome seemed so happy together; laughter sparkled in air that smelled sweetly of roses. It warmed Echidna's heart to see them enjoying time together
Echidna watched the sweet scene with a contented smile on her face. She stood still, protectively encircling her swollen belly as if trying to cradle it against the cold morning air. Her husband and twin daughters were playing in the garden beneath an old oak tree, laughing and shouting without a care in the world – she was blessed to have such joyous family life. As is customary of expectant mothers, Echidna's hands continuously caressed her belly as if soothing an unborn baby while memories of past pregnancies swirled around in her mind like fragrant rose petals blowing in a summer wind.
Echidna felt a pang of sadness in her heart every time she remembered the two babies who never made it, and she silently took a moment to honor them before returning her attention to the present. She glanced fondly at her husband and daughters, feeling an immense wave of love sweep over her as they continued playing in blissful ignorance of their mother's sorrow.
In spite of the sadness, Echidna was determined to be strong and enjoy what she had been blessed with. She began singing quietly to her unborn child, hoping that he or she could feel the love radiating out from her heart like a blanket of warmth. The sweet melody seemed to soothe both mother and baby alike, making Echidna smile
Subaru, her husband and the twin girls of theirs were enjoying a game in the garden that fronted their small village home when Echidna, pregnant and glowing with anticipation for the arrival of her child, called out to them. The girls ran up to their mother, lifting their arms skyward so she could scoop them both into an embracing hug. They knew from past experience how delicate she was with this new life inside her; gentle caresses to ease any worries they had been feeling until then about arguments or squabbles forgotten. With tenderness befitting such joyous news as lunchtime on a sunny day in summer
Subaru watched in delight as his two little girls ran to Echidna, their pregnant mother, when she called them for lunch. They hugged her gently and expressed their love before quickly scampering off towards the house in excited anticipation of the food awaiting them. Overcome with warmth at this display of familial affection, he flashed a wide smile at Echidna before she turned her gaze upon him and extended a hand to him while resting the other on her swollen belly."Come here my love"Her tender voice softening further as she bade him come inside to eat, he stepped closer and took hold of her hand; both smiling brightly now as they made their way toward the warm and inviting home.