Inconscient

Part 1

Ferdinand watched from a far how Hubert kept his calm even when Seteth was scolding Edelgard. She did nothing wrong, well no, she followed Claude out of curiosity and ended up with his mess. She should have been able to know better, but here she was. Her vassal looked calm in the outside but the future prime Minister knew Hubert was actually boiling with rage, how dare those filthy and gross church people speak like this to the futur Empress. Ferdinand through about reaching, by worming his way in, and helping them out by asking Seteth for help. Seteth did have a soft spot for him, they shared the same crest and the same blood he could even make up a lie... by saying Flayn got hurt but it was not noble at all, and he wasn't sure his sister was willing to go his way anyway.

So no, he wouldn't make a fool of himself, Hubert would never thanks him or acknowledge him as his equal. And well, Hubert was noble for once, by keeping his mouth shut as he liked to say.

Unfortunately, Seteth did notice him, he could almost see and hear Edelgard relieved sigh as Seteth approached him. Maybe he did something wrong as well? He could not remember. He felt delighted when his father frown suddenly stopped to be replaced by a large smile.

Seteth gently stroked Ferdinand's fluffy like hair. "There you are Ferdinand, I need you to get your siblings for me. They must be near the pond, maybe fishing with Byleth. We need to speak... about urgent matters. " said Seteth, aleardy looking behind Ferdinand where Caspar punched or tried to cut in half a wood plank, why did he always ended up doing dumb things? Wasn't Linhardt supposed to keep an eye on him? Caspar looked determined for sure at least. "Would your room be okay?" he finished only waiting a nod from his son before screaming his way to Caspar.

"Yes, I see no harm in that. I shall fetch them right now!" happily said Ferdinand, smiling brightly. He wasn't that far from the pond, he was taking care of his horse and Dorte as well, Mariane was right this horse was a great listener, his horse was great as well but Dorte made him feel safer. The stable was alway quiet and peaceful, he loved it.

He reached the market quickly, immediately noticing his sister, but no Linhardt in sight... "Flayn!" Screamed Ferdinand to get her attention, which he earned quickly as well.

"Oh, Ferdinand! How can I help you?" She let go of the spear she was previously holding on, Ferdinand noted that, he would buy it for her later. If he had the time.

"Father wanted to speak to all of us, do you perhaps know where is Linhardt?" Said Ferdinand, with a low volume. Flayn nodded. "He is sleeping, you can see him, slightly, but you can see him!" She pointed one of the big box behind them, and yes, Linhardt was here and deeply sleeping with that.

Ferdinand sighed with a little smile on his face, seeing Linhardt sleeping like nothing could hurt him always cheered him up, it reminded him that the world wasn't entirely rotten to the core. He missed his siblings in the Empire, he really did. He could occasionally see Linhardt but Flayn... It has been at least seventeen years? He didn't keep track, it made him feel the despair of the situation he was in.

He gently grabbed his sister hand, choosing to not think about the past. "Let us go and wake him, will you please give me the honor?" He asked her, aleardy laughing with her. "It would be my pleasure brother!" the two of them walked fast, reaching Linhardt and suddenly pushing him on the ground, laughing like children.

Ferdinand helped him to get back on his feet, checking for any injuries, he knew there would be none but couldn't help but worry in the end. They had their fun, but if they wounded Lin' it wouldn't be funny anymore.

"What could you possibly need me for to wake me like this?" asked Linhardt, grumpily.

"Dad want all of us in my room, he said he would speak important matters with all of us." Answered Ferdinand.