The Last of the Miras

XXXVI | San-Jū Roku

Chaos. 

It already started and had spread within the whole country. Only the capital was left alive and whole. The rest of the cities within the country were now eradicated. 

Lost. 

No signs of life but Altia itself.

Within the throne room of the royal palace there stood the primary monarchs of Altaria's kingdom together with the ruler next-in-line. The circumstance was not of the usual but within the state of emergency knowing that the country's capital specifically, Altia is in deep threat by the l'acian clan.

Knowing the urgency and cause of concern of the current situation, Athena faced her son and informed him of the next plan.

Axel, if anything happens to us, to me and your father,

She points herself and the direction to her husband, at the same time the son's father who was a meter away focusing as he does his part sitting on his throne while seeing a bit into the future. She sharply breathes in the air before she shakily continued but slowly gets a grip of herself. 

Get Helen away from this island and safe from danger. She's the only redemption left for Altaria.

The queen gripped her son's shoulders as she suppressed a tear from escaping. Her eyes were already like a dam, glossy and ready to overflow all her waterworks.

I can't cry in front of my child. Not now. Kami-sama. Please. Give me strength. It was a plead coming from a mother who wishes for her children to be safe from danger.

Don't tell me? No! Mother, don't!

Axel shakes his head furiously like a madman.

The mother who was able to gather back her senses awhile ago faced her son in a more demanding manner. She palmed the once obedient son's face whose eyes are ready to disobey her any minute. His tears were flowing rapidly from his eyes as his heart raced, adrenaline slowly rushing within the adolescent's system. The mother gently smiled and kissed her son's temple while he overlapped his mother's hand, seemingly trying to stop her from going anywhere. 

Do this as the last favor coming from us as your parents, Axel. Altia needs us. The whole kingdom needs it's king and queen. It's parents.

As she scanned through her son's eyes endearingly as if it would ease his panic just even a tad bit. 

Just like you've been telling me not to go.

The queen takes a quick glance to her king to get an update of his situation amidst the chaos brewing outside the castle walls.

But okaa-san, how will we be able to live if. . .

He stops as he felt another batch of tears that were gathering in his eyes but completely unable to stop it from falling as he continued. 

If both you and otou-san are gone?

As he faced downward for his tears were already falling down unto the floor once more. In turn, Athena caressed her son's face full with determination and assurance for her son.

You will. You will live. Just go to Alabasta. It's a sand country facing south.

She fished out a log pose and an eternal pose from her gown's pocket and gently shoved it to the prince's right hand.

You will know why I've sent the both of you there once you'll arrive.

The mother released her other hand from her son's face and continued.

Now, go. Find Helen, go to the south pier where we hid our family ship. A small boat is hidden at its basement. Use it to get yourselves to safety.

She pushed her son away and firmly finished.

Go!

Being the eldest and the only son of the family, Axel shakily gets a hold of himself as he dashed out of the throne room, finding her only sibling.

I must follow okaa-san's plead. He shakes his head while briskly walking across the palace hallway toward Helen's chamber.

Find Helen-chan. The prince chants to himself.

As the only door in and out of the throne room closes after the crown prince went out, the honey haired woman heard her husband gasp for air.

Anata! The queen ran to the country's king. Alexander faintly smiled at his wife's concern. 

Watashi wa daijōbuda. No need to worry.

I have told Axel to leave as soon as possible. Our children will get away from here. She announced at her husband's side. He heaved a sigh as he felt an arm support coming from her. 

I wish this was just a single horrible dream. Not any unfortunate destiny.

Is it that bad? She queried as the king nods in reply.

Yes, it is.

He slowly stood up from his throne while the queen follows him from behind. 

A final weaved destiny for us. I hope this one will be the end of terror being given by Chrome.

I hope so too. In order to prevent Altaria from ceasing to exist, together we will end that monster.

The queen of the kingdom found herself saying some words of determination for the country they're living in and fighting for as her counterpart also nods in agreement to her statement.

Yes, we will stop him.