Ancient War - TBATE

Aftermath

Tessia Earlith -PoV-

As we walked to Arthur's room I couldn't help but admire the man that is Grey, he suffered to be able to help his friends and avenge his mother figure, he spent his entire life training to become king.

Yet when he found that dream close enough his friend ruined it, not taking precaution to protect his girlfriend, blaming Grey for his fault.

"It's not your fault you know." I said

"Huh?" Asked Arthur, confused as to what I'm referring to.

"The death of Cecilia, Nico's hate for you, they're both unjustified and not your fault. " I replied trying to ease of his guilt.

He stopped walking turned to me his blue azure eyes now having a reddish hue due to his crying.

"How is it not my fault? I was the one who decided to waste his life for pity revenge." He asked.

"It's not your fault, Nico and Cecilia decided to follow you, if the same logic is applied to Cecilia, she's the reason headmaster Olivia died."
Sylvie continued. "If you weren't training to be a king Cecilia would've been used as a weapon, Nico would've been used as ransom so Cecilia can never escape or kill herself, from Cecilia and our point of view we see you as the hero who saved Cecilia from years of suffering." Sylvie Comforted.

" She's right, that's why headmaster Olivia had you help Cecilia when she arrived at the orphanage, she wanted you to make sure she could live a life worth living, a life without guilt or self blame, same for you and Nico."
I continued for Sylvie.

"Thank you Tessia and Sylvie that really helped." Arthur replied with a goofy grin.

We continued walking to Arthur's room so we can talk some more without anyone listening in.

As we arrived my eyes went wide in horror, I saw my grandpa in front of Arthur's door, as soon as he locked eyes with Arthur his face lit up, and then he saw me and smirked deviously.

Arthur Leywin -PoV-

As soon as we arrived at my doorstep I could see Virion, his face lit up as he saw me, then he looked behind me and smirked deviously.

Realizing the situation I started to panic with no way of making excuses or lie, since my mind was swarmed with memories and thoughts of my previous life.

"Oh my, it's quite early for you two to do that, isnt it little one?" Virion said smirking.

I could hear and feel Sylvie's laughter even while she was trying to hide it.
'pfft, he thinks you two were going to do it' laughed Sylvie.

Tess stomped over to Virion and pulled his beard "Uuu Grandpa it's not like that." Tess replied her face getting redder by the minute.

"Ouch, Ouch little one, it was a joke." replied Virion rubbing his beard.

"Arthur, while I am in full support of you being my grandson in law, I am not sure I am ready to be a great grandfather." he teased smirking once more.

Feeling my face burn hotter I was about to refute when Tess started pinching Virion and jabbing his side.

"I think you've teased us enough, commander." I sighed "What is it that you need?" I asked being reminded that he was waiting at my door.

"Oh please call me gramps, after all I'll be--" he wasn't able to finish his sentence when pulled his beard again, I'm thoroughly surprised he still has a beard after all these years of Tess pulling it.

"Alright, Alright." he rubbed his beard. "I was looking for you to tell you Tess will be joining you tomorrow." he replied nonchalantly.

"WHAT ?" both me and tess yelled in sync.

"Is it save for her even? There's going to be 4 lances going all out maybe even a retainer." I asked concern written on my forehead.

"I don't think he meant that mission." sighed Sylvie.

"Yes, Lady Sylvie is correct I'm not talking about that mission, I would like you to meet Zedd tomorrow." he answered.

"Zedd?" I asked entirely confused as to who Zedd is.

"I won't tell you who he is, but you two will meet him tomorrow in an AA ranked dungeon." he answered.

"Well I'll leave you two alone, I'm going to get you a gift." he replied.
"I wonder if it's a boy or girl." he muttered. I was taken aback by this statement but Tess stomped over and dragged him by his hand.

"We have an important personal issue to resolve come here, Now." without waiting for a reply Tess followed me inside with Virion being dragged by his beard now.

"You don't have to tell me Arthur, I already know." he replied solemnly.

Shocked I look at him "Know what?" concerned that he could piece it together.

"That you planned the wedding without me." he replied acting hurt and wiping a fake tear.

Face palming my self mentally , I gesture for him and Tess to sit.

"I already told Tess, but I want you to know as well." I replied in a serious expression and tone.

"It's the origin of my skills in fighting, magic, military espionage and tactics." I continued conjuring a wind gale to block anyone eavesdropping or overhearing.

I then told him about my past life and experiences, the same way as I told my parents and tess.