Kerttu's Elite - A Sequel

Siblingly Love - Chapter 2

"Amberly," I said, peeking into her room. She was swiftly wiping her tears on a napkin, hiding it in her hand. She was at her small piano, barely sitting on the stool. "What's going on?"

"Nothing, nothing," she muttered. "You always find me in my worst moments."

I laughed, sitting narrowly on the stool next to her. "That's my job. Sort of." She chuckled, the tears causing it to hitch. She began playing a familiar tune. "What's the name of this song?"

"It's Swedish for "Everlasting"."

"Oh." I played with her, accidently messing it up every other note. She had gotten all of the Schreave musical skills. I simply bumbled along to the best of my abilities.

"You are terrible," she said, laughing.

"Shut up," I joked. The song finished on a low note that reaped of sadness. I turned to her. "What's going on?"

"I just," she started, sighing. "I just feel terrible. You kept Berry in the Elite. You could have sent someone who could have been-"

"They weren't," I interrupted. "That sixth person was meant to be Berry. I had no one else of interest beyond five. It was meant to be."

"I don't know."

"I know."

"You are so confident," she replied. She began to smile as she changed the subject, growing giddy. "We've been hanging out a lot." I had never seen her like this. It was quite exciting.

"Ooooooh," I cooed, bumping into her. "When?" I was genuinely curious.

"We meet in the old Women's Room. No one goes there. He loves when I play him music. Especially this song."

"That's so adorable!" I hugged her closely. My sister. The best princess in the world. I adored her. "Is him being in the Elite the only reason you were crying though?"

She breathed heavily. "No. I think I'm falling in love with him," she whispered. I could hear the utter joy in her voice. "But he's one of the favorites. For you. I saw it in the Royal Magazine."

"I hate the Royal Magazine." I spoke that from the bottom of my soul. They had once said Amberly had frown lines. Idiots.

"Me too. Thank you for supporting me in all this."

"I love seeing you in love. It's awesome." I gave her another hug, giggling. "My little sister is in love! Have you told him?"

"He told me that last week actually. I was too afraid to say it back."

"Tell him. If we were all to die tomorrow, that would be the first thing on your mind." I pulled her close again. "Love you, sis."

"Love you too."

"See, it's not hard." I got up, smoothing out my dress. "Johan is forcing me to teach him French. But don't worry. I will set up the most adorable date for you and Berry. Amberry," I declared, coming to the realization. "You guys have a fantastic ship name. Bye!"

She waved goodbye and I could hear the beginning tones of Everlasting again.

Johan's room was the tidiest place in the palace without the cleaning staff's aid. It was lined with hardwood and textbooks. He had gotten into his studies lately after Dad had suggested it.

"Kerttu!" he greeted, running to my legs. He was ten now. He was way past my knees.

"Johan! Are you ready to parlez vous Francais," I said in a mock French accent. He clung to my legs when I felt someone jump onto my back.

"You are under siege," Calix, my other little brother, shouted, attempting to wrestle me to the floor. I gave in to their efforts, falling with them in a heap.

"You got me, you got me," I conceded, waiting for them to stop punching. I then went into the attack, tickling them like crazy. "I got you! I got you!"

After our tickle fest, we learned French. Johan was quick to understand it while Calix just laughed at the pronunciations. He thought they were hilarious. We finished the lesson, both of them rushing to go bother our parents.

I realized then I had completely skipped the rest of my advisory meeting. Mom would be livid. I was heading to my parents' room when a maid approached me.

"Your-"

"Please don't call me that, Louisa. We know each other pretty well." She smiled brightly before fixing her light blonde hair.

"Sir Tyrion is requesting your presence, Your-Kerttu."

"Thank you so much for telling me, Louisa. How's your day going?"

She beamed again. "Could not have been better." She scuttled off, still smiling. She was so happy and positive, I loved it.

I did a light skip. I couldn't wait to see Tyrion.

**Aw, Amberyy...does it get any cuter? (Well, except for Dramione)**

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