Desiderium

Vierunddreißig

Ira

It's been 6 months since I left the Kingdom under Bedivere's care, I am thinking if I should let Raziel handle it by himself
Somehow, I am not planning to go back anymore and start a new life here with Irisviel.

I have to make up the years that I am not with her when she grew up, Raziel got all my attention when he is still a kid and Irisviel didn't experienced what is a mother's love.

"Mama? There is a letter for you." She said then she give me an old white colored envelope, I recognized the seal and sighed "Throw it away, I don't have the plan to know what's happening there."

Irisviel frowned as she sit beside me "You didn't even tell me what's wrong and why you suddenly came here, please be honest with me, mama."

I look at her, warm honey brown eyes regarded mine with concern, I smiled a little as I put a hand against her cheek, the mole under her right eye is the birthmark she got from her father.

"I am.. Not ready yet to tell everything." Because it still hurts.

She smiled and take my hand "Papa told me alot about you, I'm so happy that we finally meet in person." I chuckled "I'm so sorry, Irie, I almost forgot about you."

She smiled sweetly "It's not a problem with me, mom, but promise me one thing please?"

I nodded quickly "Yes, anything for you."

She smiled widely "Let's go back to your kingdom, I wanna see what it looks like."
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Raziel

When we received a letter from mother, the whole kingdom started to prepare for a celebration of her homecoming.

Nuriel is incredibly in a good mood, I wonder what happened between his conversation with Ire in the garden of Pure Bloom.

Meanwhile....

"Raz, do you think Ira would appreciate my effort if I cook her food?" Uncle Raphael asked while holding a recipe book in his hand and is it really funny to see an Archangel wearing an apron?

I am trying not to laugh at the scene, Ire is just watching at the corner of the kitchen, Nuriel is nowhere to be seen.

Perhaps he is with Bedivere and Adramelech since the three of them went into the market today.

Now I wonder what happened in those three days of Ire's task to uncle Raphael, we just noticed he is always tired and reading some books.

That sounds like a very hard challenge, Ire is really terrible.

"Raziel?" My senses came back because of Uncle Raph's voice, I gave him an uneasy smile "Yes uncle I think that would be nice, mom would absolutely love that."

He flashed a grin "Thank you, I am excited since she'll be home later."

"Remember what I taught you, Raphael. That would save you from humiliation." Ire said, uncle Raph let a curt nod "Of course, Ire, I know what to do."

I tilt my head to the side "What is it all about?"

Uncle Raph smiled at me "Nothing for you to worry about, Raz."
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We are all standing at the corner of the palace, the royal announcer told us the news ahead of time that mom is on her way.

But he said she is not alone, it means she is with somebody else we didn't even know.

I wonder who.

"They said it is the princess of Connacht.."

"Yes, they also said she is the most prettiest in the entire land."

"I am excited to see her in person."

I heard some of the nobles talking behind us, they praise this woman so much.

"Don't be so surprised when you meet the princess, Raziel."

I stiffened just by the voice of Ire "W-why do you say that?"

"Just heed my warning.."  She said as she walk away.

I watch her retreating form just when the door opened and it revealed mom with a silver haired woman with a pair of familiar honey brown eyes.

And a mole under her right eye, just like that man.

Mom is standing beside her, the cold look is back in her eyes, it seems she really doesn't want to go back here.

They march inside with a new set of Knights in their trail, base from their armors, they are not from here.

Mom sit on her throne with that silver haired woman, is she Irisviel?

But then, when Irisviel eyes went into my direction, they are full of contempt and hatred.
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A/N: Pretty short since I updated earlier xD