Adelaide's POV
*Ten years later*
~Aspen Palace~
"Where is Astra?" I asked eveyone while looking for Astra.
"She is getting ready with mama. She requested to have her eyes covered." Oh- is it because how the nobles react when they saw her?
"Have you dealt with the nobles who commented on Astra's appearance before?" Astor nodded.
"I did exactly as you told me, mom. Hang them upside down and splash hot water on their expose skin. I made sure not to ruin their face. So it's fine." I hummed as a sign of approval.
"Astor my boy, you did a splendid job. Just don't mentioned this to your mama." Astor nodded.
"Tell me what?" Astoria suddenly appeared with Astra next to her.
"Oh Astra you look amazing in that dress. Did mama pick that dress for you?" Astra nodded before she reaching for my hand.
"Mom- I had a vision of the past. It was about mama." I felt her hand shaking while grabbing mine.
"I understand. Mama has a tough childhood. Of course you reacted this way. Astra, it's not too late to keep your power hidden with Moloch's help. You can use them once you reach adulthood. Why not enjoy your childhood now and be an adult later? I know you wish to help us keep building this Empire but you need to be happy too, my dear." Astra shake her head no.
"No- I want this. I can't see and it's impossible for me to be of help without this power of mine. Let me be of use to both of you, momma." My heart- why does this sweet child had to suffer this much pain. Losing her eye sight is one thing but to be this sweet and innocent too— my heart can't take it.
"My sweet little Astra- momma promise to keep your future as bright as the sun. Your siblings will make sure of that too. Speaking of siblings, where is Aeron and Archer?" Astoria sighed befor pointing at the ceiling.
I was confused at first but when I look up, I saw the two fo them walking on air as if it's normal for any human being.
"Get down here!" I yelled at the two of them.
"How many times do we have to remind you teo that flying inside the palace is forbidden!" The boys apologise.
"Is everyone here?" Good- everyone is here.
"Would you like to walk with us, Astra?" Astra nodded.
"Why only Astra could walk with you guys without getting yell at?" Aeron asked before Archer used his elbow to hit his side.
"Because I can't see anything. Would you like to have my eyesight? Please, take them with you." Astra sound upset.
"I'm sorry, Astra. I didn't meant it that way." Aeron immediately apologised. Luckily he knew exactly what to do."
It's been ten years since the fall of Tempest and today, finally- is the day of the coronation.
"Are you ready, Astoria?" Astoria shake her head no.
"Why aren't you ready? Are you nervous? Don't be- I'm sure eveyone is afraid of you now that you've shown what you're capable of doing." Astoria sighed.
"All I did was punished your in-laws and let Victor go." I chuckled.
"Yes, you let my ex husband go but why did you released him in a forest infested by monsters?" Astoria shrugged her shoulders.
"So he could keep the beats entertained."
I laughed at how dry Astoria's reply was.
"You, my dear— are cruel." Astoria smiled.
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The Empress (GirlxGirl)
RomanceSince she was born, Adelaide had to go through many hardship as she was being prepared to be the mother of a nation. Adelaide thought that once she became the empress of Tempest, she would finally become a free woman. But instead of freedom, Adelai...
