Chapter 406 - [Bonus chapter]Four and a Half Years after the War Ended (unedited) (2/2)
”That is understandable, now that you are in the middle of your pregnancy.” Alicia replied. ”Why did you not ride Virgil or if you had sent word, we could have sent Tempest to get you.”
”Unfortunately, I tend to feel more sick when flying.” Anatalia said with a ġrȯȧnėd.
”Then just sit down for a while.” Alicia replied. ”Gladiolus, why don't you take your wife. I will tell Theon to show you the way to your rooms.”
”Thank you so much Alicia.” Gladiolus replied. ”I am worried about Ana looking as white as a sheet of paper.”
”I am sure that I would be okay after some rest.” Anatalia said. ”I am sorry if I cannot join the luncheon.”
”I understand. Do not worry and just rest. There is still much time later to catch up.” Alicia said. ”Theon, please take the grand duke and his wife to their quarters. And bring them something to eat. Something lite for Anatalia and a cup of tea to make her nausea to go away.”
”Yes, your majesty.” Theon who was standing by the side bowed. ”This way my lord and lady.” He then ushered the couple to their room.
Grand duke Gladiolus and his wife excused themselves from the family event.
Everyone was having a great time chatting and laughing merrily. This was the picture of a happy family having a great time with the peace they have achieved.
The children are happily playing on the garden happily with Philip guarding the little ones. William on the other hand as the captain of the imperial knights are standing guard near the imperial couple.
”Hahaha, who is the 'it'?” Aerith was giggling happily.
”Brother Philip is, haha.” Alphonse replied.
”You're it, you're it.” The twins Aliyah and Deimos were having fun playing.
The children were hiding hide and seek in the palace garden with Philp as the 'it'.
”Okay, okay.” Philip smiled. ”But do not hide so far okay? I will now start counting. One, two, three…”
The children were giggling all together and was searching for hiding a place.
”Ready or not, here I come.” Philip then started to search for the hiding children.
The wind was blowing hard and time had passed by quickly.
”Your highness, where are you?” The voice of Philip was heard while running and panting hard. ”Where are you?”
*GIGGLING*
The soft giggles of the twins were heard nearby.
”I know you are here. I can hear you both.” Philip's voice replied.
The twins were giggling by the tree, Alphonse climb on top while Aerith was behind it hiding.
When Philip was near the tree a magic trap was activate and Philp was captured.
”Ahhh… I surrender. You got me.” The sixteen year old Philp was seen frozen from foot to waist.
”Hahahaha…” The twins giggled melodiously.
”You got me Princess Aerith. The magic traps that your Uncle Jack has been teaching you paid off. I just hope you will not use me as a target in the future.” Philp said. ”Now can you please melt the ice around me. it is getting a little cold.”
”You cannot even dispel the ice Aerith made?” Alphonse said with a smirk. ”How can you be our personal bodyguard if you are that weak?” he said jokingly.
The twins looked handsome and beautiful as the time passed by. They have learned many things from their friends and family, but they still have many more to learn from other as well. This is the start of their journey.