At least I'm Alive

Til' we meet again

11 years later

It's been 11 years since I became an Ortiz.

Brother Kai who just turned 24, was chosen as the Heir of the dukedom on his 20th birthday. He's been busy now-a-days, but we often send letters to eachother.

Brother Keith (19) on the other hand,
has been joining father during war when he turned 18. Keith was known to be one of the strongest people in the empire. We often see eachother, and he's still as playful as ever.

Mother and Father are also the same, they are so attractive that they don't even seem like they're aging.

Ajax on the other hand... I learned that every spirit is different, because Ajax isn't growing. He's still a kid, and it's surprising.

He's like Aegeus, Keith's bear spirit who isn't changing at all. He's still huge and big.

Unlike Vincent and Odeda, who's growing with their masters.

I've also become bestfriends with Lenore. We always spend time together, and she knows about my spirit animal.

I gained more weight and look like my age now. I've secretly been practicing my martial arts just incase. And I've become better than Sir Leo at some skills in swordsmanship.

I'm turning 17 in a few days, and this time we will go to the palace.

I overheard Vincent telling Dad that the emperor misses him, and if possible, they attend the prince's 18th birthday.

So, I told them that we should celebrate it.

I've been to the palace before but I've never seen the crown prince...

"Lady Abela, you've gotten better at dodging." Sir Leo says.

"Thank you, when will my brothers come back?" I ask.

"I think Keith will be back before your birthday, but Kai I'm not so sure." He replied.

After practicing some more, I change my clothes and go drink some tea.

When I experienced my societal debut, I met loads of people.

I didn't get discriminated that badly since I was born a noble.

It's still kept a secret that I have a spirit by my side, but I'm sure that everyone will treat me differently If they know.

Just like Lady Tori Lockhart, the first child of the Marquess. I didn't see her during my first tea party...but she is known to have the fox spirit by her side.

She has mustard hair, and she is absolutely beautiful. She is respected by everyone...because there are rarely nobles who are blessed with spirits.

She is so popular, that she is the highest candidate to be the crown prince's wife. There are rumors that they like eachother.

But...it's not like I'll get involved or anything.

"Master, what's on your mind these days?" Ajax interrupts my train of thought.

"Oh, nothing really. I'm just surprised it has already been 11 years...I wonder what my life would be rightnow if I was still alive as Cleo." I say looking out the window.

"I think, you would be happy master. Your dreams came true, and you're finally living in peace." Ajax assures me.

"That would be nice." I reply.

Yes, atleast...even I get to be happy as Cleo.

Day of Abela and the crown prince's Birthday