Not Too Late

Call For Me And I Shall Appear

Elsewith's POV

I walk into the throne room and see no Yn or Aethelwulf. I rush into the dining room. "Where's Yn?" Alfred just looks at me like I'm crazy. "She's hanging out with Aethelwulf somewhere why?" "They're not in the throne room and I've slept for hours" "you didn't expect her to stay in the throne room did you?" I look to the ground. "Well maybe I did" he laughs at me and I glare at him. "This is serious she could have taken our baby" "If you didn't trust her why give her Aethelwulf?" I shrug my shoulders and he stands up. "We'll go look for them together alright?" I not my head and we walk off.

We check every room in the house but we don't find her or Aethelwulf. "She officially stole our baby" "I know where she'll be come on" I roll my eyes and follow Alfred. He opens the back door slightly and we slowly look out the door to find Yn and Aethelwulf in the flower garden. We stand there and watch as she sings.

Yn's POV

"You are my sunshine... My only sunshine.. you make me happy.. when skies are grey.. you'll never know dear, how much I love you.. please don't take my sunshine away.." as I sung butterflies started fluttering around us. I watch as Aethelwulf makes grabby hands at them. He laughs and I smile. "I'm going to take you on a trip to the most peaceful place on earth, I promise you one day you will see the world in a better light then I did"

Elsewith's POV

I watch as Aethelwulf laughs more then he does with me. "Told you he was okay" I look at Alfred and roll my eyes. "She has a reputation and I was worried okay" I look back at Yn and Aethelwulf. "Murderers and killers aren't born Elsewith, they're made by people who are cruel. Don't judge her for her reputation. Judge her from what you see when no one else is around" He walks off and I smile at Yn. She swings him around playfully and my worries seem to fade away. The more I watch them together the more relaxed I feel with her being on Aethelwulf's side. I know now that he'll be protected. Before I was unsure but now I know he'll be safe even after I die.

Yn's POV

Aethelwulf faces me and traces over my scars on my face. His tiny hands plant themselves on my cheeks. I smile and he imitates me. "You don't have to worry little one. You won't look like me ever" I kiss all over his face and he giggles. I lay down and place Aethelwulf on my stomach as we look at the stars in the sky. I must have worn him out because I soon hear his faint little snores.  I rub the back of his hand slightly with my thumb and look up at the stars.

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As I set the last plate down Elsewith and Alfred walk in. They stare wide eyed at the food sitting on the table. "You made this?" I look at them with a smile. "Well I was making food for Aethelwulf but then I figured out that I don't know what he likes so I made a bunch of stuff and yea this happened" "it's amazing Yn thanks" I watch them sit down and I feed Aethelwulf. "Is Judith still sleeping?" Alfred nods as he digs into the food. "You're so good with Aethelwulf, have you ever considered children of your own?" I look at her stunned by the question. "that requires actually someone loving me" I try and laugh it off but it doesn't seem to lighten the mood.

"You're going to find someone one day" I scoff without trying to. "I think you forget who I am" I stand up and walk away when Aethelwulf starts to cry. I walk back to him and he smiles. I wipe off the mess on his face. "You've never spoken about your home before" "well that's because it was burnt to the ground when I was young" "I'm really sorry, could you tell me about it?" I look at Elsewith before turning to Alfred. "I don't talk much about my past" "well describe what it used to be like in three words" I nod and think of the three words. "Loud but good loud. Natural. And peaceful"

"Peaceful? That's new for a village" "yea my village was officially one of a kind" I pinch Aethelwulf's nose and he lets out an adorable giggle. I straighten up and sigh. "Alfred, Elsewith I must thank you for allowing me to meet your child but I must get back, I did leave without permission and I don't think he'll be happy with me" "of course, you can come back anytime" I smile then dig through my bag. I pull out a beaded bracelet with a small she'll on it. "I made this for Aethelwulf on the way here if you don't mind he has it" "oh please he'll love it"

I crouch and look at Aethelwulf. "Okay little buddy now this is a bracelet I know it may be a little girly but who cares. Anyway when you blow this little shell on the top and I'll be here for you" I tie the bracelet onto his wrist and he immediately blows onto the shell. It makes a noise and it surprises him before he laughs and does it again. I kiss his forehead and grab my stuff. "I'll see you guys soon" I wave goodbye before walking out. As I walk to my boat a tear slides down my cheek. I place my things in the boat and row away.