Precious Memories (FFXV Ravus Nox FleuretxOC fanfiction)

Joy In Our Lives

Many things happened after that, such as Lilac's first birthday. Ravus spent a whole week before the D-day to plan it with me and Luna. As well as my brother and Callen providing their help to make the cake on their own which I'm grateful for. Saying that Lilac needs to know how cool and talented her dear uncle Hammy is. Those are my brother's words, not Callen's. Although it's only her first birthday, the whole of Tenebrae celebrated it as if it's a holiday.

The chancellor of Niflheim tried to give his "sincere" congratulations on Lilac's birthday. It made Ravus furious when he showed up in front of the manor, slamming the door right at the man's cunning grin. But Ravus' enraged mood rapidly turned upside down when he saw Lilac in her little ball gown waddling over to him. If he gets frustrated, there are only two things that can calm down his nerves. And one of them is Lilac, our precious little daughter.

Me and my brother were on standby, of course, ready to strike the chancellor at any moment. Arnan and Asher came along with him, meeting Luna for the first time. Her joy went over the roof when she saw them, adoring the little boys instantly. Everything went well, from morning to night. She grew up so fast, it feels like yesterday she was still a newborn. That means, she ought to prepare to be a big sister in the upcoming months.

It took a while for me and Ravus to conceive another child, failing a few times by my monthly cycle. Plus, his work prevents him from giving himself a break. He would come to our chambers and want me to soothe him down. Most of the time, he would be out of energy but recovers when I give him my love and care. Just like when we got married, he is still the same affectionate person who I have known for all these years.

"Feel better, darling?" I asked as I gave him a relaxing massage, laying on his stomach on the bed. He hummed in response, letting out a deep sigh at the heavenly sensation of his sore muscles being pressed on.

He glanced over to the crib where Lilac is sleeping in, chuckling as he saw her peaceful face through the wooden railings.

"It felt as if I was only holding her for the first time a few days ago. Now, she's learning how to pronounce the words she is hearing"

"It won't be long until she grows up and teaches her younger sibling the words she lets out of her tiny mouth" I spoke up, making Ravus shot up his body when he heard me giggling. His face went bewildered, staring at my gleeful grin.

He immediately took hold of my hands in anticipation. Knowing that there's something that intrigues him when I let out those words. He moved closer to my face, the air surrounding us became flexible and filled with exhilaration. The exact face he made on the day he knows that Lilac was inside me shone across his face once more.

"Alida, a-are you?" He slightly stuttered, trying to contain his excitement over himself.

"The head doctor said that it's been here for three weeks now" I grinned from ear to ear, looking down at my belly. Ravus went ballistic as he plunged his revigored body unto mine. Enveloping my body with his big loving arms, swaying slowly from side to side. Strokes of tears began to make its way to his cheek.

"Another little prince or princess is on the way. I love you, my dear" He pulled away and kissed my forehead. I cupped his face in my warm hands, giving him a peck on the lips.

"I love you too, darling" I declared, letting out a chuckle. He then proceeded to rest his head against my belly and kissed it softly. Wrapping his hands around my waist in content. "Your mother, sister, and I will be waiting for your arrival, little one" He whispered next to our unborn child with a muffled and affectionate tone.

When both of us tried to tell Lilac of this news, she immediately understood it from my body language. She was quite gifted for her age, learning words fast and clearly says them out loud. She squealed and dug her head deep into my belly with delight. Ravus could only be amazed by our daughter's linguistics, proud of what she has grown up to.