Arthur-
Today was the day I would see my parents again... and meet my dad. It felt surreal, almost like a dream. A nervous energy buzzed through me as I readied myself for the reunion.
"Caera, are you all ready? It's about time."
"Yeah, just give me a minute. Let me bid farewell to Elder Rinia and thank her."
"Okay. I'll be there in a sec."
Disconnecting our transmission, I picked up my bag and godstepped to Elder Rinia's house to pick up Caera, Chloe, and Sylv. I arrived just as Caera was saying her goodbyes to Rinia, while Sylv and Chloe rested on top of Regis.
"Elder Rinia, thank you again for everything you've done for us," I said, startling them with my sudden appearance.
"Oh, it's fine, dear. After all, this is the least I could do for you."
"Now remember this, Arthur, Caera. You may have seen the future and are here to correct it, but don't let that restrain you from living the life you want. Have fun, enjoy your time, and trust each other," she advised.
"Yes, we will. Until we meet again, Elder Rinia," I said, giving a small bow.
"Yes, it's goodbye for now, Arthur. Oh, wait, can you give me and Caera a minute?"
"Of course," I replied, stepping aside to give them some space to talk.
Caera-
"Caera, I know it will be difficult, but you have to stop Arthur from reverting back to Grey if he ever decides to do so in the future," Elder Rinia requested.
"I know. I will do whatever it takes to keep him from going back to Grey," I replied with a firm nod.
I knew how much Arthur had suffered, and I certainly didn't want him to return to that lonely and emotionless state. Losing his father, then Sylv, and finding himself in enemy territory had taken a huge toll on him.
Finishing our talk, Arthur and I bid farewell to Elder Rinia and went to his room.
"Caera, I told Gramps to get us a private carriage. That way, we can travel without exposing you and Chloe. Take Chloe and wear the relic cloak; we'll head downstairs," Arthur explained.
I nodded and took the relic out of my dimensional ring, placing it on Chloe before putting on the cloak myself.
"Shall we?" I asked.
"Of course, m'lady. I'll take the lead," Arthur said with a playful smile.
We headed downstairs where Elder Virion and Princess Tessia were waiting for us near the carriage.
"Took you long enough, brat," Elder Virion greeted.
"Yeah, I had some trouble finding some things, but I found them at least," Arthur replied.
Arthur opened the carriage door and placed his bag inside, instructing me to wait inside while he bid his farewells. I complied and entered the carriage.
"It isn't much, but take this, brat. It will help you in the future," said Elder Virion, handing Arthur a medallion.
It was the Elven royalty's badge, that could be an useful item in the future and maybe it will save us some trouble.
"Arthur! Remember to take care! We'll find some way to contact you and update you. This medallion will help you navigate through the Forest of Elshire if you're ever in the area. Or maybe you can just find another princess to lead you back," he joked, winking at Arthur.
"Yeah, like he would ever need a princess to show the way. He is the princess anyways," I thought to myself with a smile.
"GRANDPAAA!!!" a voice interrupted my thoughts.
"Ou, ou, ou! I am sorry, little one! Now stop pulling my beard!" Elder Virion yelped.
"Well, jokes aside, it's goodbye for now, brat," he said, pulling Arthur into a hug.
"Yeah, hope to see you soon, old bat."
"And Tessia, goodbye now. Don't cause more trouble for the old bat here," Arthur said, shaking Tessia's hand.
He got into the carriage after finishing his goodbyes.
"Oh well, we're finally leaving this place, huh," he said to no one in particular.
"Yeah, we are. It almost feels like it was yesterday that we came back in time," I said, reflecting on our journey.
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"-era...
-C..ra...
-Caera," a voice shook me awake.
"Uh... huh?" I slowly opened my eyes and examined my surroundings. We were still inside the carriage. I looked up to see Arthur looking at me.
I realized that my head was resting on his shoulder and he was gently running his fingers through my hair.
"You up? We're soon going to reach our destination," he said, looking at me.
"I see. Well, why do I feel like you're a bit uneasy? Is something troubling you?" I asked, noticing his restlessness.
"Oh, well, I'm just nervous about seeing my parents again after so long. And now I don't even have any of their traits, so I'm really nervous. Will they still recognize me? Will they accept me now?" he trailed off.
I interrupted him to stop him from starting his inner monologue.
"Don't worry too much, it will all be fine. We are always on your side, Art. You don't need to take all the pressure on yourself. I'll always be there for you," I said with a gentle smile.
"Mama is right, Papa. We are always here for you. Don't worry too much," Sylv said while stretching her tiny body and trying to wake Chloe up.
"Ugh, Chloe won't wake up from her slumber," she said in a frustrated voice. Both Arthur and I chuckled.
"Well, you know, you can still sleep now, Sylv. Your body is still that of a baby dragon, so you need more sleep. Don't worry, I will carry both you and Chloe so take your sweet nap," I said, placing both Sylv and Chloe on my lap. It didn't take more than a few minutes for Sylv to fall back into her slumber.
I leaned back, watching Arthur as he looked out of the window. His expression was a mix of anticipation and anxiety. I could feel the weight of his emotions, the pressure he felt to make everything right in this timeline. I reached out and took his hand in mine, giving it a reassuring squeeze.
"We've got this, Arthur. Together," I whispered.
Arthur nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, together."
*****
Arthur-
The carriage finally came to a halt. My heart raced as Caera and I stepped out. The familiar surroundings tugged at my memories, bringing a rush of emotions. We walked up to the house, each step heavier than the last. I could see the front door, and the anticipation built up inside me.
I took a deep breath, my hand trembling slightly as I reached for the doorbell. The sound of it echoed through the mansion. Moments later, I heard the patter of tiny feet rushing towards the door.
"Ellie, don't run off every time someone rings the bell!" I heard my mother's voice, a mixture of exasperation and affection.
The door swung open, revealing Ellie. She stopped dead in her tracks, staring at me. Behind her, my mother appeared, holding a spoonful of baby food, looking stunned.
"Hi, Mom. I'm home," I said, my voice filled with emotion.
The words hung in the air, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still.
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