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A/N: First of all
I
will explain about Monica
Third P.O.V
Monica callisto is the fourth child and the second daughter of Duke callisto. White silky hair like the moon and deep dark red eyes which seems to rival the color of the crimson blood are callisto trade mark. But,unlike them Monica did not have neither white hair and red eyes instead she had had blonde curly hair which reminds a person of warmness of a bright morning sun and deep blue eyes which seems to hold the raging waves of the sea with calmnessMonica
was a commoner who worked for the callisto household. She was a child out of adultery between the duke and the maid who disappeared after givingnbirth. She got her hair from her grandmother Lepis and blue eyes from her great grandmother from paternal side. If people look at her they would be mesmerized by her beauty but when they came to know from which household she came from some would look at her with pity, mockery or disgust but they never belittled her as she was still the daughter of one of the most influential nobles in Obelia.Callisto household was a rich household for its mana production and the wine industry . They were also considered one of the most respected and righteous household in the obelian empire.But,Monica knew better. She grew up mistreated by the servants and treated as wind by his her family. The duke had 2 wives but one of them passed away duringthe birth of the youngest Theodore callisto. The only person she considers as her family member is her younger brother Theodore callisto who is 2 years younger than her.No matter the situation. Monica never pitied herself for she knew If she did her life would become a endless cycle of nightmares. That's why she trained her self until she collapsed from mana exhaustion.She participated in the war at the age of 11. However, she did not meet claude or felix as she was sent to a different territory to fight the monster there.There she earned her name as the whitch of the blue flames.She earned that name because she once wiped out half if the monster army that was trying to invade the territory.If you ask,Doesn't the callisto household know about this? Yes, they indeed know about this. As expected nobody was worried about her except for Theodore her younger brother. But,he didn't stop her knowing how stubborn she is.7 years later :It has been 6 months since she returned from the war and 3 weeks since the second prince claude de alger obelia took the throne.Her maid aline was doing her hair. Aline was a illegitimate child of a baron . She had long wheat brown hair and lime green eyes and a slender figure. She looked to be in her mid twentie.Monica remembers her first meeting with her. Monica saved her from a monster . Aline asked Monica to let her work for her with a down casted expression on round face.Toc toc the sound of the door being knocked was heard by both the people inside the room.Monica motioned Aline to open the door. She saw the head butler "The Duke wants to have dinner with the family as you returned from the war." He calmly replied to her. There was a pregnant pause of silence between them. The silence was broken by Monica saying ."You may leave now"If the head butler coming to her room didn't shock then this did the work. Why would the Duke want to have dinner with her?As she thought looking at the setting sun through the window.Her room had a queen size bed. A large mirror a closet and other things other noble lady's room has. (You imagine).She feels that after coming back from the war the servants treats her better but they still didn't stop badmouthing her. She should take care of that."My lady, you should get dressed""Yes,prepare a dress for me to wear"2 hours later:Monica P.O.V:Aline has tied my hair is bun .I am wearing a purple colored gown with a leaf patterned design.As I headed out to go to the dining place.Few minutes later:As I entered the dining room. I saw the duke sitting at the end of the table while my first brother Jake,second brother Rashel sitting on the left side of the Duke and my first sister Rachel and the youngest Theodore sitting on the right side of the Duke. There was an empty sit between Rachel and Theodore.I sat on the empty site between Rachel and Theodore.Suddenly the Duke stood up and said " I see that all of my children's is gathered here. So, I am making the announcement."I had a feeling in my stomach saying that what was about to be said is not good for me.I felt a hand wrap around my hand which was tightened into a fist it was Theodore. He must have noticed my demeanor."The Emperor is looking for concubines and a letter has been sent to us saying that one of my daughter would go to the Imperial Palace and become a concubine" those words were like a stab to myself I already knew what would he say next "after a lot of consideration I thought to send my second daughter Monica to the palace as my first daughter Rachel already has a fiancee "The things that I dreaded the most were becoming a reality for me ."Monica you are going to the Imperial palace tomorrow prepare your belongings a carriage will take you there. Don't do anything that will bring shame to the Callisto household.Later that night:"Elder sister wait for a moment ."came the voice of Theodore from the hallway after the meal."Yes, Theodore?""Are you serious going to the Imperial palace?""Don't worry too much Theodore." Monica caressed the left cheek of Theodore which seems to have little to no baby fat."I am not just any noble lady I am the blue flames whitch.What you should be worried about is how you're going to master this family. Beside, I would not just be a mere concubine for long. So, Sweet little brother you should take care of yourself while I am going. Okay? ""Okay Noona. Still be careful."Next day:Monica P.O.Vtoday I got up early. Today I am going to go to the Imperial palace. I had Aline gather information about the other concubines. If I am correct then I will be living in the ruby palace , a palace for the concubines. But, soon I will live in the moon palace a palace for the empress. Where all the empress through out the history of the obelian history has lived. ..........A/N: I plan to cut it short here since the prologue is a bit shorter than expected so, Monica after a year spending in the palace proved her worthy and became the empress.
Anyway guys our twin protagonists are entering the story. So,get you popcorn ready. Sorry if the ending seems a bit rushed.
I would be grateful if you could point out some of
my
mistakes. It would make my path as the author much easier.
Anyway, if you find something of the things that are in this story similar to a manhwa oo fanfiction you have read.Then you can consider
I
took inspiration from them.bye bye
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Third P.O.V:
Akira and mika are twins who was abounded by their parents in front of the orphanage just when they were born only having a letter saying their names.They were neglected and abused by the orphanage caretakers .They ran away at the age of seven living on the streets .They knew they will die if things go on like this.But, what can they do?They were just weak malnourished children's...Mika P.O.V:Noona and I are currently in an alley way cuddling close to each other. It was evident in the cold breezes that winter was coming soon.If we can't find proper shelter in a few days they will probably die. He didn't know what was worst dying because of the cold and hunger or being being beaten to death."Dongsaeng, what are you thinking so deeply about?"my
thinking process about their current lives was cut short when the soft voice of his older sister spoke."Nothing noona."I
replied to her."Liar. Mika don't think you can fool me. Your eyes always get sharper when you think of something deeply."He couldn't refute her statement. It's true I
can never hide anything from her it's as if she is reading my mind with just a gaze like I am some sort of book that is being analyzedAs a result, I
fell silent."If you are thinking about what we are going to do then don't worry I
will figure something out. Now we should go to sleep. We will live this problem to the tomorrow us.""Yes,noona."Next day:Akira P.O.V:I don't know what to do. I am the one that suggested we should run away. Yet, I can't even responsibility of my word . Calm down Akira a voice in the back of my mind spoke be logical .Mika,my innocent sweet little Dongsaeng was still sleeping. I didn't want to wake him up.I saw the light that was coming in the alley was obscured by something or someone creating a shadow."Noon-" I cut Mika off before he can say anything properly. I made a shushing motion towards him.I see him nodding understanding what I wanted to convey to him.I slowly removed my hand from his mouth.I looked ahead seeing a man who seemed to be just in the beginning of his thirties in front of us.The mand had silver colored spiky hair oriented to his left, dark grey eyes , narrow jaw line and a beauty mark under the left corner of his mouth and tan skin he is tall with a lean and muscular body. He was wearing a black turtleneck shirt with a long black coat which reaches to his knees , black jeans and a pair of long black boots that also reaches to his knees. He had a thin silver chain.He had a lazy and bored look on his face. However, his deep grey eye which she mistook for black was looking sharply at them.Automatically she stood in a defensive position in front of Mika."Don't worry I will not hurt you" he raised his hands in the air while saying that he raised both of his hands.The man seeing my stance again slowly said "Brat, if you come with me you will get 3 meals a day a place to say and will be taught how to survive."I didn't trust him. How can I let my guard down against a complete stranger a unknown man. How can I know that he is telling me the truth? How will I know that he will give us shelter, 3 meals a day?"I know you don't trust me. I am not blaming you. But, if you live on the streets then you will die of hunger or the cold.""If we take your hand will we be able to survive?"spoke Mika for the first time after meeting the silver haired man."Yes," came the short reply."Will we be separated?" I asked and looked for any type of deception in the man's eyes."No."Even if we didn't trust him. We had no choice if we wanted to survive.Without saying anything the man took us in his arms and carried us to his black car. Now that I am talking a
good look at the man he was also wearing a pair of white gloves and had 3 piercing on his right ear.Above all the man was quite the looker. I may have not seen a lot of person in my life but, I can tell the man was handsome unlike the other men's I have seen in the orphanage and the streets.I hope that he doesn't turns out to be a bastard."Sleep. You will have to do a lot to survive."with that the car started. I suddenly felt a weight on my shoulder I turned my head to see Mika on my shoulder. How does my brother always can fall asleep at the chance given. Is sleeping his hobby? I should ask the man if this is type of disease or a symptom of disease.Now that I think about it I don't know the man's name yet. I should ask him later.After a few moments I also felt a little sleepy with that I nodded of to sleepingMika P.O.V:When I woke up I called to noona but she cut me before I could call out to her by pressing her hand on my mouth .I saw a man in front of us . I have to admit the man was handsome .The man said he will give us 3 meals a day and shelter.I didn't what came over me but I blurted out a question."If we take your hand will we be able to survive?" I asked."Yes."came the short reply.And things escalated from their to us sleeping in his car.20 minutes later:Third P.O.V:The man took the kids out of his car and inside his penthouse.He slowly placed the kids that he picked up in the guest room.And went to cook something light so, that the kids dosen't throw up while muttering "troublesome brats."Mika P.O.V:I was first two wake up among the two of us. Seeing a unfamiliar ceiling when I woke up . I looked around I saw a large mirror facing me I saw myself I had black eyes , curly raven hair and pale skin with pink lips my cheeks were sunken and my body was malnourished.I looked over my sister she also had raven black hair but straight and black eyes and pink lips. She was also malnourished.The door opened and came the silver haired man. Noona was stirring awake."You do know how to dress yourself right?""Yes,we know how to do it."came the simple reply from myself."Well, I have placed some of the clothes that I wore when I was 5 but we have to buy clothes for that girl as I don't have any girly clothes.""Um...mister we are seven years old." I spoke again."What? I thought you guys were fi- you no what forget it."10 minutes later:Third P.O.V :Akira was wearing a long sleeved red shirt and pants clearly not for a girl and Mika was wearing a long sleeved blue shirt and and pants.They saw the man standing outside the room they were currently staying in.The man made a motion with his right hand to follow him.He led them towards the dining room and helped them sit on the stairs.Their on the table they saw porridge and fruits which were cut into small pieces for them to eat.Without a second thought they dig into the food. This was the most delicious meal they ever had in the orphanage the caretakers them hard molded bread to eat.After they finished their meal.The silver haired man spoke up"I think it's time for introductions. My name is Ayato yukio."My name is Akira and my younger brother name is Mika.""No last name?""No last name."replied Akira"Hmp...I see why don't I become your guardian?" Said ayato"I don't think a person would just pick to kids up from the street just to become their guardian." Said Mika"So what's the catch mister yukio?"said Akira matching up with her brothers line."Smart brat"There was a small pause after saying that. The pause was broken by ayato."You see brat, I don't want to get married and have children's with her. It will really be troublesome. That's where you to come in. I have gained power and money but if I die without having a heir than my cousins those bastard would get everything which I don't want to happen."So you want my noona and I to be your heir? You could have just adopted some other children's from an orphanage." Said Akira."Yes, could have done that but they wouldn't last that long in this world that I am a part of.""Why do you think we will last longer than them ." Asked Mika"You already understand the how brutal the world can be,don't you. ""Say are we in an agreement?" Asked the older man to the twins.The twins looked at each and seemed to having a conversation with their eyes. Then, they turned their head and nodded at the silver haired man."Good."In the past 17 years a lot has happened in their life as Akira yukio and Mika yukio. One thing that happened was the man that raised
them , the man that taught them how to survive was gone. He was more of an annoying uncle rather than a father.They have achieved a lot and lost some precious things in the process to. Akira yukio worked at the military while Mika worked as a scientist.But, the most unexpected thing was that Akira yukio never thought that the way she will die is being burned to death. Mika yukio was assassinated deeming that either his intelligence may be a threat to them.they died at the same timBut, really was it a coincidence that both them died at the same time?A/N: I have explained their life in their previous life. I hope you guys liked the story!until next time~!
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Monica P.O.V:"What?""Your Majesty, you may die in about 5 years. But, if you exhaust yourself .you may die in about 3 years.""Yes, I know.""I am asking why am I going to die?""At that the physician she was secretly meeting because she was feeling excruciating pain in her whole body especially her heart and brain became nervous.""Your Majesty, you suffer from an incurable disease as it directly affects the soul. The only thing a person can do when affected by it is to take daily dosage of medicine to numb the pain until they die."I can feel the world around me slowly crumble to nothingness.What's going to happen to my children's? Who will fulfill the role of empress? Will I not be able to see my beautiful children's grow up? Will I not be able to be present in their debut, in their age of coming ceremony?"Your Majesty, can you hear me? a person called my name loudly.""Yes, I can perfectly hear you. Why are you screaming? Do you want me to go deaf?""My apologies your majesty, I was merely concerned as you were blanking out.""Don't be. Anyway what were you saying again?""Your Majesty, I was telling you about the medicines that can numb the pain.""Make a list and gave it to a woman named Aline and if I heard I word going on about this I will personally cut your limbs, tongue and gouge out your eyes.""Y-ye-yes your Majesty." I see him tremble beneath my eyes but I don't care. If words gets out it will only bring harm rather than good.I walked away and disguised myself with magic and wore a black clock to further hide my safe even though I am using magic. Better safe, then sorry.I got up upon my black carriage it doesn't have any family Crest. So, peole would think it's just a normal carriage.In the palace:Third P.O.V:Normally the princess and prince of the obelian empire resides in emerald and jade palace respectively but Cayena and Rezef did not reside there. They lived in the moon palace with the empress.They said that the empress wished that the young royalty live with her .Rezef P.O.V:Uhg......why in the world do I have an annoying older sister? The world really hates me huh?I told her to go to the garden with her lady in waiting Yvonne.She was a tall slender woman with slight curves, purple eyes, white hair and wore a blank expression.From what I got she is a commoner who worked for the count Camila family. She used to work in different occupations so, its okay to guess she has a lot of skills.We do have a nanny her name is Susan Francis from the Francis viscounty she is in her thirties. She had hair
that almost seems
red color and reddish brown eyes.I always liked the dessert she makes especially pies so, I told her to make some today."Rere, let's go to the adella garden and have some tea'".I heard noona say that."Sure. I have nothing to do anyway."I replied as I really didn't have anything to do other than read.I looked right beside me and saw my butler.He had short pink hair and grayish eyes that almost looked green.His name is diluc. I don't know his origin just that he is a slave mom brought when she was investigating who were selling slaves as it was illegal in obelia.As to why, mom was aloud to bought him were was because he has some skills......which I still don't know.Timeline: when the twins were 2Rezef P.O.V:Today, mom is out to investigate something. I finally managed to understand the language they spoke.I think Yvonne has took noona for a walk.As I was thinking those thoughts. The door opened and came in my mom with a boy who looks like around 13? I guess.She spoke up."Diluc, that will be your name it means dawn. I gave you this name because I hope from now on your life will be bright.""Yes.""You will be given the duty to be my sons butler and with your skill I can be rest assured he can be well protected ." She said in a softer and gentler tone."Come on, let me show you the prince."I saw them coming nearer to me until I saw their faces above my crib. I reached a hand out to the boy. He looked at it confusingly.I heard a chuckle coming from mom."I think rere wants you to hold his hand."The boy finally understood and held out his pinky finger towards me which I grabbed. I smiled at the boy even though most of his features were shrouded by darkness."I think rere likes you."Back to the present:Rezef P.O.V:"Diluc." I called out to him."Your highness, I shall order the maids to prepare tea in the garden. I will also say to Susan to bring the pie to the garden.""Thanks." I said.He is like a older brother to me as well as cayena we knew him since childhood.5 minutes later:Cayena P.O.V:I am sitting in the garden with rere.( his nickname) our table was under a tree giving us a cover from the sun.I was having a rose merry tea with a piece of cake. While rere also had a lemon tea withe a piece of apple pie that Susan made.Uh...having a break from studying is great.....our current position in the palace is good to per say. Since, most of the history I read in this world and in my previous world the situations of the young royalties aren't that great. Us being the first star of obelian empire must have played in our favor.We are currently 6. So, rere will probably go to Arlanta in about 4 years. It's not like that only prince's can go to Arlanta for education princesses can also go it's just there hasn't
been a lot of princess that go there.I wonder will I also attend Arlanta? To be honest, it would be pretty lonely but I have mom and Yvonne,Susan,Diluc with me.Rere, which class will you be taking?"Yena, I pla-""Noona." I corrected him."Noona, I want to be in class A."In Arlanta, there are 3 main course. A class magic B class sword C class strategy. People who study in class a usually joins the magic tower and some become Imperial mages. In class a which is about there is also a branch out stretched which connects to alchemy person who are a part of this branch has different classes then the others. The b class is a place for Knights from there a lot of memorable Knights who went down to history being written in history books and there is class c they became scholars and became a part of the royal court."You want to learn magic?""Yeah.""Rere, Yena I hope you two were on your behavior while I was gone?"Both of us moved our head and saw mom."Mom, welcome back." Rezef spoke up from beside me."Mom, how was your outing?" Next I spoke up.Monica P.O.V:I saw my children's having tea.I decided to be hide and see what were they talking about.I know my children's were smart they already memorized half of the Imperial library ( they did it as they didn't have anything better to do)They were talking about Arlanta.So, my son wants to be a magician?After that I interrupted them as rere greets me and Yena asks me about my outing.Once again I was reminded that I would die in a few years but I hid it as I don't want my children to be upset .《Insert Throat clearing noise》I spoke up at that the children's bombarded me with questions.Ha....what a lovely children's I have.
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Third P.O.V :
*Clank*
*Stab*
*Strike*
*Clank*
*Clink*
The sounds of two wooden swords rang out in the area if a person looks the can see a young girl who seems to be a six or seven year old with beautiful waist length sun kissed hair tied with a black ribbon wielding a small wooden sword wearing a white shirt and black pants against a person with black hair and black eyes.Your highness I think that it's enough training .
"I can still continue."
"Even, if you are able to continue. It will affect your body." ""A shame then. We shall stop here then, sir Traver.""Your highness, then let's end this battle.""Your highness, her Majesty the empress is calling you". Said Yvonne as she handed me a towel to wipe my sweat that has been formed during my training with Traver.Traver Reyes is the heir to the Reyes viscounty . He is an Imperial Knight which was given the task to train me in swordsmanship (after a lot of nagging with my mom) . He also teaches some of the Imperial Knights."Sir Traver, you may leave.""Blessing and glory upon the star of the obelian empire." He said that and kneeled while saying so and left.I turn my head to Yvonne and my eyes filled with curiosity as to why mother has called me during my training session after this I also have piano lessons.Sensing my curiosity Yvonne told me "Your highness, your piano lesson with countess pryez has been cancelled."With that she didn't continue farther and I didn't ask .Cayena POV:We were making our way . We over heard some of the maids gossiping Yvonne dosen't seem to have noticed. My sharp ears picked up the tiny bits of words the maids are spewing."Have you seen that dancer?" " You mean the dancer that performed at the Emperor birthday?" Was the reply thrown back at the first maids question. "Yes, the commoner concubine."The third maid spoke . "Isn't she the emperor favorite?" " Yeah." the first maid spoke."how long do you think the emperor will be interested in he-" as if hearing the conversation Yvonne turned her head."If you have so much time to gossip. Then why don't you go to the kitchen duty." Hearing her the maids finally noticed me. Seeing me, they immediately dropped to the floor and stuttered out a greeting with apologies which I didn't bother to listen to.Hmm.... diana the sidoneam dancer. She is commoner who caught the Emperors eyes on his birthday. I heard some of the maids gossip about her. I have never meet her....neither did I bother to.Toc* toc* Yvonne knocked the door that is in front of the room."Come in." was heard from inside.We entered the room me first then Yvonne respectively.I saw rere sitting on the couch left side of mom. I ran uptown her ."Mom why did you call me?" I look at her while lifting my head."Yena, I am going to the Dorian kingdom for strengthening the peace treaty with our empire.""When will you return?" Asked rere tilting his to the right his bright jeweled blue eyes."Yes, mom when will you be returning?" I also asked her."It will take about atleast 1 month at best including travelling and the peace treaty and the return and 1 month and a half at worst . Let's hope for the best . Alright? And if you feel alone you can go to the callisto state and you can also invite your uncle Theo to a tea party.""It will be lonely without you." spoke rere."When will you leave?""In the next dawn?""WHAT?!!?!?" Rere and I exclaimed in sync."It's not enough time.""I still want to show you something.""I wanted to try out a ne-"We spoke with a new vigour and worry it's not the first time she went out but still.....Monica P.O.VI see the twins eyes filled with worry."Kids it's okay. Nothing going to happen I didn't earned the title Empress not just with my face. Always remember your mother is woman worthy of both respect and power."In times like this I am reminded that I have a few more years to leave...."Yes, mom." came the mick replyNext day:Monica P.O.V:"I will be heading of now. Diluc, Yvonne,Susan take care of the twins.""Your Majesty, you do not need to fret about it.""Your Majesty, the emperor is here ." Said Yvone As that the servants bowed down their head to the ground ."Empress, you are leaving ." Came the cold words from the emperor."Yes, your Majesty, I will be soon departing. "A hum was the reply given to me. There was an awkward silence between us. From the corner of my eyes I noticed felix 10 teet behind him. Noticing my stare the read headed Knight gave me a small smile. I nodded my head acknowledging it."Empress, be safe."Those type of words were common between us I replied back with a small smile and nodded my head." Your, Majesty, you do not have to worried about my safety."A small tch was accompanied by my comment. As if on cue Aline came ." Blessing and glory upon the sun and the moon of the empire. Your Majesty, we are ready to set of." hearing that I turn my head seeing The Emperor nod his head as if saying I should go.In the after noon:Rezef P.O.VThe library was bewitching with towering shelves with the musty scent of old books and the verdant scent of the new books mixing together which seems to capture the entityof the reader's soul to a new place and time. The library it self was grand example of architecture with its majestic marble columns , intricate frescoes adorning the ceiling. The library had 2 stores the second floor having a terrace to look over.

"What the hell are you doing here?" I snarled at the figure laying lazily on the couch."I can't abound my shrimp of a brother .""Who are you calling a shrimp you Jackass?""Hai, you really are so short . Look both of us are the same height.""So? What about it?""Ne ne don't you know boys are supposed to be taller than girls!""G.e.t o.u.t. I gritted out between my teeths." This women is the bane of my existence."Don wanna~ what are you going to do about it?" Came the answer of cayena with an almost cat like expression on her young face."Want me to throw you out? ""No no . Beside aren't you to weak to kick me out?"That's the last straw I throw a pillow at her face seeing that the pillow landed on her face I gave of a triumphant expression."oww you almost broke my delicate nose! Said a cayena while holding her hand towards her nose.""To bad it didn't break.""Behave like a gentelman. No wonder I will find a person before you!""Well, to bad. women's like bad boys rather than gentelmans . Beside they usually get friend zoned.""Even though we have reincarnated you still have your brute strength." Thankfully there wasn't someone inside or outside of the library beside it also had a sound proof barrier."And you still have your shitty mouth.""Now now don't cuss. Didn't you learn how to respect elders?""Shut up.""Oh poor you! You still don't know manners do you?" Says cayena said with an exasperated sigh lifting her hand to message her forehead.And that's how our days went by. Until, that day.....5 days later:Third P.O.V"Your highness." diluc who was standing in front of the two twins said in low tone. If one were to look outside the window they would see the navy blue cover of the night sky looked pretty with stars twinkling glowing with a warm feeling and the moon glowed a soft silvery hue ."Yes." came the nonchalant response of the older twin."Her Majesty, has passed away due to an monster attack" after hearing those painfully 5 words it's as if the the room became eerily quiet. without even a sign of breathing the world seemed to come to a halt while also spinning in a tireless recording. The world that they have been in the world that gave a chance to their treacherous lives was crumbling down slipping from their fingers like sand escapes the hand when one try's to hold it.A quiet voice spoke which seems to be cracking yet it hold a calmness that unnerves people that belonged to the first princess "Did you see her body?" it would have gone unknown without a answer to its question but the words were muttered where everything can be heard clearly.At that the butler of the prince bowed his head even lower to not maintain an eye contact he clenched his fist and spoke. "I have not seen the body but The crimson knight Felix robane informed us."He slightly made a made move to see what are there state. He saw the older twin has her arm wrapped around the blond. One of her are wrapped tightly around his head and the other hand doing circles in the back . Her face was shrouded with her long hair . The male had his hand around the older with a silent seeking comfort . The female didn't do anything it's like the news still hasn't sink into her mind yet."Leave." The prince said. The butler obediently bowed his head saying Blessing and glory upon the stars of Obelian empire.Claude P.O.VThe Imperial court was a mess but it got under control . There were proposals from different nobles house as well as other nations. There eyes eyes filled with greed for power eyeing the Empress position right beside mine.How can they even say that when they can't even look me in the eyes. My mind drifted off to a distant memory.
Flashback:
There was a women who seems no more than eighteen sitting right in front of me. Her sharp
d
eeps
blue eyes which briefly reminded me of the ocean they bore into my jeweled ones our eyes meeting as a battle of silence was fought.
No noble lady has ever dared to look me in the eyes before how.... amusing .
"You may have power but do you even know how to rule an empire?""I think my accomplishments speaks for myself.""Even if you become the empress how will you aid me?" How will fight against the high society? Even if you have my support?Was left unsaid.
The women as if understanding the meaning held a glimmer in her eyes mischief?pride?determination?
I
couldn't determine what does those eyes hold to make me figure them out.
"Your Majesty, I will support you as the Empress as you rule over this empire and I, Monica Callisto, will handle the foxes and snakes that dare to bare down their teeths and fangs with fire."
I gave a
smirk
clearly liking her boldness . She gave me small smile in return masking her emotions.
Flashback end.
I still remember her works in a week after our marriage cleaning the palace with the eyes of a eagle. We had 2 children's I wonder how they are taking the news.Cayena and rezef I whispered tasting the name on my tongue. It has been a while since I last seen those two( is 6 years a while to you?)The death Empress will be held the next day. Dorian kingdom was not responsible for it I have sent out the Northern Duke to deal with the monsters. The numbers of monster attacks are increasing rapidly.Still, a question lingered in my mind the Empress is strong she could easily take out monsters with a snap of her fingers. The power of the monsters are also increasing. I have to take care of this matter befor it cause any severe damage.Diana P.O.V:What? I asked lily. Lilian York is the daughter of a marquise York."Lady Diana, the Empress has passed away." I was shocked to hear this news . The Empress has passed away it must be tough situation for Claude. But, I know he can take care of it what really got me worried was that the Empress and Claude had two children's.I am worried about their wellbeing? Are they okay? At that question I wanted to slap my self for thinking that off course they are not okay having lost their mother at a tender age like this where ones life should be filled with the love of their parents.I had a bold idea to go to them. But, I decided against it. I thought about how the twins will react they would probably think that I was trying to replace their mother. I don't want our first meeting to be like that........It still didn't make me fill any better.Next day:The sky was filled with black clouds pouring down the tears of God's who seems to mourn the death of the empress.In the palace where the ceremony was being held was filled with nobles of different ranks covered by black clothing. Hushed whispers can be heard throughout venue of nobles talking with each other.In front of the tomb of the now diseased Empress kneels a man with a white rose the man was the younger brother of the Empress, Theodore Callisto paying his respects to his sister. But, he had to leave after staying beside the twins.The Emperor gave a speech about the loss of the Empress as he finished his eyes drifted of to the twins who were standing in front of the grave of the Empress without an umbrella upon their head. The blond wondered if he should reach out his hand to them. He didn't like that look in their eyes it reminded him of himself when his mother died. He decided against it as he left without a word.Soon, the nobles began to disperse to go to their territory leaving behind the pair of twins to stand their alone in the rain that ran down their body .A hand reached out holding an umbrella above their head "You, will catch a cold if you stand in the rain for so long" feeling no contact with the rain the twins moved their to the person who voiced out their concern to only to be met a pair of.........
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Third P.O.V:They looked up to see a pair of light blue eyes with short pink hair 9 year old boy dressed up in a black suit. His hand outstretched holding the umbrella above their head with a concerned gaze."Blessing and glory upon the stars of the obelian empire." Said a man beside the boy.The twins turned to the source of the voiceTo see a man that had light toned brown hair, a pair of sharp light blue eyes same as the boy.Blue eyes......light colored.....heard somewhere.....Taking this as a sign he continued "My apologies my son was only talking out of concern. I hope you have the heart to forgive my son.""We will let this slide ones but tell your son to mind his manners." The male of the twins spoke. "Anything else to say?""Your highness you have my most sincerest condolence at the lose of the empress." "I see." After that the prince turned his head to look at the grave again.Only the princess started at him. Finally she spoke."Count Green, is it?"The noble bit back a little surprise at that. Most child's around this time don't know this things but he guesses being royalty is entirely a different matter . "Yes, princess."At that the blonde only blinked. So, her guess was correct this man is count Green of the southern region.The Green domain. A land under the rule of count green. Of all the territories in the Empire.....those in the southern region has the most resources. And green was the most powerful of all domains in the south. Simply put, it controlled the entire economy of the southern territories and choosen to be the heir of the household ruling over this domain....was the count's only child Arjen Green.A short hmm was given as the reply. She thought how do I make him support me,us? Even though we have the backing as the first princess and prince of noble lineage and got the supporting of the Callisto household that will be not enough ."To tell the truth princess the Empress and I were business partners .""I see." She wondered if that connection will benefit them to gain his support."As well as good friends back when she was in the Callisto household and still were after she became the Empress."That was unexpected she thought that her mom was connected to him by business not past or friendship. Her mother didn't talk much about her time in the war or her past. But, she should have guessed it. Her mother was a secretive woman. Who knows where else she got her connections?The words of her mother's last words to them rang out in her mind."Always remember your mother is worthy of both respect and power." Yes....indeed you are mother."I wonder how did you two meet?""Well your highness as much as I would like to share her and mine memories together the rain is still pouring down. I worry you three that you might catch a cold in this weather. "Oh right...they are currently being soaked by water. She gave a glance at the boy who was still holding the umbrella.She spoke. "Yes, we should head back. In the future, I will sent a invitation letter to the green county. I am still interested about my mother's relationship with you count green.""It will be an honor for our household."And again she glanced at the boy again staring in to his eyes "Stop holding the umbrella above our head you are getting wet . We are alread drenched in the rain water so, it makes no difference if you hold the umbrella now." At that she saw the boys eyes flicker and took back his outstretched hand."You may leave." At that the pair of father and son bowed and turn their backs to head to their state in the capital .She felt a tug and glanced beside her to see rezef standing there. As if understanding what the other party wants to say they started walking to the palace.Susan P.O.V:It is already afternoon I am really worried about their highnesses. I wish I could accompany them but the ones below cannot nobility cannot enter go their the rain is also pouring heavily. They must be soaked right now. I was startled when a hand was placed on my shoulder, I turned my head to look at Yvonne.If people look at her face they would think she doesn't care but for those who has known her could tell that she was saddened by the lose of the Empress."You're spacing out Susan.""I am really worried about their highnesses.""Diluc, has already made the other servants prepare a bath for them. In this weather, they must be soaked.""You're right.""Tell Diluc my gratitude.""There is no need for such things." The voice of Diluc coming through the door spoke"We already known each other for four years and took care of the princess and the princess." Said Yvonne in a monotonous voice."Yes, you are right."A new voice spoke "Their highnesses has returned." Hearing that they quickly make their way to the twins to see the twins soaked in rain water."Your highness would you like to have a bath?" Spoke SusanShe got a nod in return. She motioned the other maids to prepare their clothes and to make some light food to eat.2 weeks later:It has been 14 days since the pass of the empress. In the moon palace the twins were eating their breakfast. Or more like Cayena feeding rezef who was busy reading a book. It was usually the younger twin who would feed the older one.In the past few days. They mostly recovered from the lose. It's not like the first time this has ever happened........they are already used to it......right?The mood of the palace was also getting better.A knock was heard faintly. Hearing the sound rezef looked up from his book and closed it and cayena put the fork holding a piece of apple down.Come in.At that the pink haired butler came in carrying a letter."Blessing and glory upon the stars of the obelian empire.""Rise.""This letter was sent from concubine diana from the ruby palace to have a tea in the sidonian garden." The emperor build the garden as the pink eyed woman missed her country."Give me the letter." Spoke the princess.Addressed to: The first princess and first prince.
From: Diana
Your highness,
I write this letter hopping that you are well. I sincerely invite you to have tea in the sidonian garden.
Regards,
Diana.
"How bold of the commoner to sent such a letter to the First princess and the first prince theirselves." Commented rezef peeking behind from the blondes shoulder."Even if it is we will go won't we?" Said cayena with a devilish smile."Well, even if its bold. Let's go and see what that woman has to say.""Diluc, tell the messenger that if she has time on 12th September on the felix calendar.""Yes."With lily:I was surprised when lady diana sent a tea invitation letter to the highness. And even more shocked when they agreed to go. Hopefully nothing will go wrong. But it seems fate was not on my side today. Hence why I
saw three pair of jeweled blue eyes looking at each other.
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Prior events:
Third P.O.V :Tic*Toc*Tic*Toc*Tic*The sound of the clock rang out in the office. The office was scattered with several stocks of paper towering each other. In the middle of the office there was a golden blond man sitting presumably doing paperwork. His apple colored Knight standing beside him. The blond looked up from the work he was doing and looked at the clock.

"It's almost time for afternoon tea.""Yes, your Majesty. Shall I tell the maids to prepare your tea.""No need. I should pay Diana a suprise visit don't you think?"At that the Knight looked at his liege taken a back by the words neither the less he spoke."That would be a wonderful idea your Majesty.""let's head out now."Lily P.O.V:The maids were in a haste preparing the tea party that the royal highness will come. The Emperor always had tea with lady Diana in the garnet palace or would come to the sidonian garden to have tea. But, it's the first time that the young stars would be having tea with lady Diana. I hear the maids rushing as to check if everything is in order.

"Hurry! We don't have all day to prepare! Said a maid""The colors of the tablecloth and the color of the flowers dosen't match! We have to change it!" Another spoke."Where are the maids who will bring the sweets?" I hear various concerns from the maids around me. Hopefully everything will go right."Lily how is everything?" At the sudden voice I squealed and turned my head to locate the source and saw lady Diana giving me a small reassuring smile."We have almost everything prepared.""That's good. I am kind of feeling nervous."Well I couldn't blame her almost to no nobles has ever seen the twins only heard rumors. I can remembered a few of them like how the princess looked like the female version of the emperor and how the prince is a prodigy when it came to magic.Even when their birthday is celebrated they didn't make an appearance.The first time the nobles saw their highnesses is when the empress died. There were rumors that the twins didn't shed a tear at the empress funeral."Don't worry lady Diana I think everything will turn out right.""I hope so to.""My lady you should get ready."A short and soft hmm was the given answer to my inquiry. As she turned and headed to get ready.Third P.O.V:Moon palace'There were maids surrounding the princess and the prince getting them ready for the tea party."Your highness, do want to have any type of specific way you want to dress?""I want to wear a white blue dress.""Yes, prince.""I want to dress similar to, my brother and use the lily hair pin with my hair I want my hair down and add some floral decorations to my dress.""Understood, princess.""Add the herbal perfume that was imported from the Nevus kingdom.""Your highness, do you want to wear any jewelry other than the lily hair pin?""Give me the heart shaped brooch. Give the prince the orthogonal brooch"

Noona, we should head out now.
Hmm, yes its almost time to go. Telepathy. They were able to do this because of Monica's death. Maybe her death had a hand in awakening this power."We shall go, now." As the words fell from the mouth of the princess. The maids and the butlers stopped fretting to see is everything in place.

"Let's go Yvonne,Diluc." Spoke the older one."Yes, your highness.""Susan, you take care of the palace." Spoke the other half"Certainly, your highness." As they left with Yvonne and Diluc with some servants behind them.Diana P.O.V:It's almost time. I am excited and nervous to meet them. They say that the princess is a mini female version of claude. And the prince looks like the Empress.When I first saw the empress, she looked like an flower. Not like roses or the sunflower. It reminded me of lavender and lotus. A beautiful grace and intelligence mixed within a personI was even more shocked when she treated me kindly and always smiled with me.She didn't even hold a grudge that I spent my time with Claude....It almost seemed she was happy for Claude and me,us.

"My lady, let's go to the entrance to greet their highnesses." Lily startled me."Good idea, lily. I smiled towards her." I was thankful for her reminding me.We made our way to the entrance and waited after awhile. We quickly saw the entourage of the royals headed our way.Third P.O.V:The twins reached the garden seeing maids and the dancer as they bowed .

Blessing and glory upon the stars of the obelian empire.Diana was wearing a blue dress.

"Diana, as you have invited us . Me and my sister prepared a gift for you. We were not able to attend earlier as the gift we wanted to give took some time to make." As the prince gestured at one of the butler's causing the said butler to come forward with a box and opened it.Inside the box laid a comb made out of blue jade and decorated with pearls and flower curved of blue diamond.

At that diana smiled."I will treasure your present, your highness."
Noona, she seems genuinely happy and not because she thinks she gained our favor but, we gave her a present.......
........... Cayena said nothing to her brothers comment."Please your highness let me escort you."As the twins along with Diana made their way to the set up.When they reached their and sat down Diana spoke."I wanted to give my most sincerest condolences at the lost of the Empress." She looked at them true to the rumors they indeed looked like the spitting younger version of their parents but just different genders."We accept your condolences."
The princess gave her a smile."Shall we have tea?" Said Diana.

A nod was given as the answer.As they sip their tea the twins noticed that it isn't a tea from obelia rather from sidonian lippe tea. Seeing their look Diana spoke."Your highness, it's a tea mad-"As she was about to continue her sentence a sharp voice cut in."What are the doing here?" As everyone was taken back by the appearance of the Emperor.The first one to recover was the twins. As they sat up from the chair to greet the Emperor."We the stars of the obelian empire greet the sun of the obelian empire.The servants followed along by saying."Blessing and glory upon the sun of the obelian empire."Diana spoke. "I invited there royal highness for tea would you like to join us?" She spoke in an enthusiastic tone.A nod was given. The servants quickly prepared another seat for the Emperor to sit in.The atmoshere became awkward. Claude broke the silence."You should have told me . I would have made arrangements to meet them."As the atmosphere became silent again."So, your highness, how is your studies?" Said Diana in her same enthusiastic tone."It's going well.""Good."Came the immediate reply. The twins sipped their tea while ignoring the Concubine and the Emperor, there father.The pink eyed woman and the jeweled eyed man continue talking .Hey! Isn't it rude if you ignore your invited guests? Though the prince.Well, he is the Emperor. Also we are also ignoring them.Replied the princess.
Did she just bring us here to waste our time? I would have learned more if
I
stayed at the palace.
Finally, you're not saying something stupid for once
Shut
up. You piece of garbage.
That's the best you got? Come up with new insults! As they passed their time bickering with each other.Diluc came forward and whispers something into the princess ears . The princess nodded and looked toward the two adults.And spoke."Your Majesty, Diana it seems we don't have enough time left to spend." She said it with a well mannered smile. She stood up from her asit followed by her brother."If you grant us our leave, your Majesty."A quick nod of acknowledgement was followed and the left with their servants.But, what they didn't expect was another tea invitation from the Emperor to invite(Order) the twins to attend it.They only thought again? They attend it but why was there tea invitation every god damn day!Slowly,
it became a schedule for them to have to with the dancer and the Emperor. In an blink of an eye it seemed four months already passed in about five months they will turn seven . In that time they have been sending and receiving messages from there uncle.There was the news that the pink eyed woman is pregnant. They thought maybe it's jennette well it was Cayena who thought but, it was quickly drowned out that the lovely princess has brown hair not golden or platinum blonde hair.The child's existence wasn't a much of a threat to them . They are still the first princess and prince.It has been a while since they said they would invite......might well go there rather then an invitation.They even got the Emperors permission. Well it was only able to be done because the dancer was also there.There excuse was that they wanted to learn about commerce.The emperor swiftly rejected saying that he will hire tutor to teach them about it.But, they always had there way. You will never know how did the twins roped Diana on there side. But they did.Now there adventurer will begin.