Chapter 377 - The Ending and a New Beginning (2) (unedited) (1/2)

I practically fell asleep in Regaleon's arms after the battle. When I woke up, I was inside a very familiar room in Duke Destia's estate.

”L-Leon…” I instinctively called out to him.

”I am here my love.” Regaleon was right by my side in an instant. He was cradling one of the twins in his arms. ”How was your sleep?” He asked.

”Good, I guess. How long was I asleep?” I asked out of curiosity. When I looked outside, it was clearly mid day.

”You were asleep for fifteen hours.” Regaleon replied while putting the sleeping baby back to the cradle that was located at our bed side. ”The doctor said your body was weak after childbirth and it just needed rest. Anatalia said the same. How are you feeling?” He planted a kiss on my forehead.

”I feel a bit sore but overall, I think I am fine.” I replied honestly.

”You must be hungry.” Regaleon said. ”I will call Tricia to get you something light to eat.”

”How about the babies? How did you feed them when I was asleep?” I asked, worried that my babies were not able to get fed.

”Do not worry, they have been bottle fed when you were asleep.” Regaleon re-assured me. ”In fact, they finished their bottle just before you woke up.”

I heaved a sigh of relief.

”Do not worry too much.” Regaleon bend down on the bed in front of me, our faces are in line with each other. ”Of course, I will not let our children go hungry.” He smiled teasingly and planted a kiss on my lips.

I felt my cheeks heat up with the sudden kiss and Regaleon smiled teasingly seeing my reaction. After that, he walked towards the bed side table and rang the bell. Not long there was a knock on the door.

*KNOCK KNOCK*

”Come in.” Regaleon said.

The door opened and Tricia came in.

”You called your majesty.” Tricia said with a lowered head. When she looked up, she saw me with a surprised expression on her face. Tears started to fall from the rim of her eyes. ”A-Ali… I mean her majesty. You are awake at last.” I can see her feelings etched on her face.

”It is good to see you again Tricia.” I said, giving her a warm smile. ”Come here.” I opened my arms, wanting to hug her.

Tricia came running towards me and embraced me as tightly as she can.

”I was so worried your highness. *sob*” Tricia said while sobbing. ”Just the thought of you giving birth out there made me terrified. I was not even by your side in your most important time. I am so sorry.”

”It is not your fault Tricia.” I patted her back to comfort her. ”It was inevitable. I am thankful that at least Leon was with me when I gave birth to the twins. You must have been so worried that I was gone for the whole nine months of my pregnancy.”

”His majesty has not told you?” Tricia pulled back and looked at me with surprise.

”What did he not tell me?” I asked and looked at Regaleon questioningly.

”She just woke up.” Regaleon explained. ”Tricia, can you get Alicia something light to eat first. I am sure she is hungry.”

”I-I understand…” Tricia got fl.u.s.tered. ”I will be right back.”

I looked confused with what Tricia meant.

”I will explain while you are waiting for food.” Regaleon smiled.

Regaleon started to tell me everything that happened when I was under the sea. Apparently, not much time has passed by when I was there. My precnancy came into full term in just weeks since the first day the Almighty One took me there.

He also told me about how they hastened their journey to get the other key fragments, how they met the lycans along the way, and how some of the people in our group lost their lives in the journey.

Regaleon told me about the operation against Patricia's group, how the sirens and the lycans came to help them, how the Alvannians worked side by side with Atlantians and the ancient beasts.

Hearing his story made me hopeful for the future of this continent. I can imagine how the others can now accept Atlantians once again. Now that Atlantia had resurfaced, there would be a much bigger responsibility to govern the entire empire. And now knowing that some ancient beasts had survived, having to live side by side with them is something that we need to plan in the future.

I also learned that Dimitri was my mother's half brother, making him my uncle.

”Who would have thought that Dimitri is my uncle?” I said with a surprised expression. ”But I am happy that he now has living blood relatives. I should greet him after I am well rested.” I smiled.

”I am also happy for Dimitri. I know that he had treated me and my mother as family, but knowing that he has a family that are still alive is something he is very happy to know. He is currently recovering from his wound. I think he would be happy if you and the twins come and visit him one of these days.” He smiled.

”I will surely visit.” I replied. ”Is mother and father alright?” I asked.

”Yes, they are currently taking a stroll now by the beach. I will let them know you are awake after a little while.” Regaleon said. ”Oh, and mother in law asked about the names of the twins. Have you thought of their names?”

”Yes.” I nodded. ”I am thinking of naming our little boy Alphonse and out little girl Aerith.”