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ℝ𝕒𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕒𝕟𝕒 𝕩 ℕ𝕠𝕒𝕙 (𝟛)

As he worked in the office, Noah sighed in exhaustion as he ran his hand through his dark locks. Another long day and all he wanted was to finally rest. He continued to work through piles of paperwork when the large doors burst open.

"YOU!"

A white-haired man exclaimed as he barged into the room. He held a distressed expression and was holding a bundle of blankets. It was Heika, the holy priest - Raeliana's self-proclaimed grandfather.

Noah raised a brow and held a polite smile - sometimes, this old man was too much to handle with all his constant shouting. Though, it looked as Heika's annoyance only increased as he scoffed at Noah's attitude. He pointed at Noah and his eyes glared at him.

"You imbecile! What are you doing?! Are that incompetent to not even be able to take care of my precious Raeliana?!" Heika screeched at Noah. It seemed something had happened to Raeliana and Noah instantly tensed at his words.

"What? Is Raeliana okay? Where is she?"

Noah's voice cracked a little at the end - worry took over his mind.

"She's right here, you bird brain!"

Heika exclaimed as he held the bundle of blankets up. This confused Noah. He approached closer and the sight he saw almost killed him.

Carefully, tucked inside the blanket was a very small Raeliana, sleeping peacefully. She looked to be about 5 years old and her facial features were very young. Her cheeks were soft and chubby with slight rosy look to them.

Noah's heart melted at the sight of his beloved wife's sleeping figure. He smiled and reached his hand out to touch her small face but his hand was swatted away. Heika had hit hand away from him and clutched Raeliana closer, in a protective manner.

"Are you stupid? You're gonna wake her up, idiot!"

"If anything, she'll wake from all your loud roaring."

Noah retorted. Heika was about to retaliate when tiny Raeliana stirred in her sleep. She made tiny baby noises that froze both Noah and Heika. They both sighed when Raeliana settled back and her little snores were heard again.

"How did this happen?" Noah asked as he tried to figure how Raeliana had even changed to a child.

"I think it was my magic. It may have malfunctioned, however she'll be back to normal soon."

Heika explained while he stared at Raeliana with a loving gaze. The two had never seen Raeliana as a child but now that they had, she was just too cute. Heika had always considered babies to be annoying and noisy - though, Raeliana was an exception.

She was just so small that he couldn't believe it. However, Heika was scared as to how to take care of a baby; he had no idea whatsoever. Similarly, Noah also had little idea on how to care for a child but it was worth a try, right?

He'd be a dad someday, that is if he and Raeliana chose to start a family. Anyhow, that was a plan for the future - when they were both ready.

Raeliana's small eyes fluttered open, leaving the two stunned. With her large eyes open, it seemed to somehow make her face even more adorable. Noah wanted to swoop her out of Heika's arms but that would scare her.

She looked between the two of them with curiosity, Raeliana was unaware of her surroundings. Then a bright smile appeared on her face, as she quietly giggled. Her small laughs were so endearing that they were like music to Noah's ears. He leaned closer to her and grinned.

"Raeliana, do you remember me?" Noah asked her while he held her small hand in his larger hand. She blinked a few times before smiling.

"N-noah!"