"All hail the queen!" 

"All hail to the rightful queen of the empire!" 

The queen lift her head high with pride as she watched the people cheering her from the grand parade of her 10th year anniversary as the queen. She watched her own reflection in the golden scepter she's holding. Her eyes landed on the crown above her head. 

It felt heavy, not because it was made of gold and finest gems in the entire continent, but because of the weight of her responsibility as a ruler. She have no knowledge how to become a leader, nor lead an entire empire to greatness and prosperity. 

But with all these people chanting and praising her name, their hopes for a better future and faith for their land, one thing is for sure. She will do her best to give them peace and unity, and she does not dismay. 

Her reign gave people happiness and contentment. There were no longer slaves all through out the empire, no one live in the slums or in a secluded place in the forests due to poverty. Everyone had their own hut, share of silvers to use in their daily lives, there were no thieves or bandits anymore.

"May the God of Light and Darkness continue to bless our land!" The little girls started to giggle as they raise their hands to shower the ground with flower petals. 

A parade once every year was a tradition to celebrate the anniversary of her coronation, and she was heading back to the castle to rest. However, swarms of people were on the streets. The carriage was not able to move fast enough because the people wanted to see the queen to greet and thank her.

She nods her head and smiled at them genuinely. The people had so much love and respect for her. Their loyalty was even more commendable. They finally had the life they deserved.

Matapos ng ilang minuto ay nakarating na rin sa wakas ang kalesa sa tarangkahan ng palasyo. The gate knights bowed their heads when the queen's carriage entered. Huminto ang kalesa nang makarating ito sa tapat ng hardin. The queen opened the carriage door and gracefully walked down with the aid of the horseman. 

Akmang aakyat na ng hagdan upang pumasok sa palasyo ang reyna nang makarinig ito ng malakas na pagsabog mula sa hardin. She turned her head towards the direction of the huge explosion. Imbis pumasok sa palasyo ay sinundan niya ang pinagmulan ng pagsabog na iyon.

"Reese! How many times did I told you not to make any explosive potions!" 

"It wasn't supposed to explode! Sabi ko limang pirasong petals lang ilagay mo hindi isang garapon!" Rinig niyang reklamo ng isang batang babae sa kausap nito. 

"Bobo ka kasi!" dag-dag pa nito. Mahinang natawa ang reyna nang marinig ang naiinis na wika nito. 

"Kung hindi ka lang tala-" 

"What's going on here?" When the queen revealed her presence, both of them widened their eyes in shock. 

"M-mother!" 

"Your Highness!" 

"It wasn't me! It was Uncle Flynn! He put too much rose petals! I swear I-" 

"You little-" 

"Malaki na ako! Palibhasa matanda ka lang!" Flynn rolled his eyes and grimaced. He badly want to put the child in the sack and throw it in the river if he can.

"Now, now, what did I told you about explosions inside the palace?" Napayuko naman ang bata.

"Explosions can hurt people." Kung kaniya'y sobrang tapang nito'y ngayon naman ay para itong isang maamong tuta. 

"Be careful next time, okay?" Tumango naman ang batang babae. She throw her hands happily in the air as the petals of flower fell from her hands down the pot. 

Dahil doon ay isang malaking pagsabog ang narinig na naging dahilan upang makalbo ang kabuoang hardin ng palasyo. 

"Icca Valkareese!" Mabilis pa sa alas kwatrong tumakbo ang bata't iniwan ang tagabantay nitong si Flynn na nangitim dahil sa pagsabog.

Ang reyna nama'y napa-iling na lamang. She knew there was another explosion bound to happen kaya umalis na ito bago pa siya maligo sa abo gaya ng nangyari kay Flynn. 

When she arrived in her bed chamber, she took off her thick cape and robe as a queen and changed into something comfortable. In a flick of her hands, her crown vanished from her head. She look at her vintage clock and nod. 

It's about time to visit him. 

Sa kabilang banda'y nakaupo sa tabi ng lawa ang isang batang lalaki habang tinatampisaw ang paa nito sa malamig ngunit maaliwalas na katubigan. He was having fun playing with his feet in the cold waters when he heard a growl from behind him.

Instead of being alarmed or scared, he didn't mind the wild animal's approach. Pinatuloy lang nito ang pagtampisaw ng kaniyang mga paa sa tubig. He's young but his senses were more sharp than compared to anyone his age. 

Naramdaman nito ang paghakbang ng hayop sa kaniyang likod at nanaramdaman niya ang hinihingal nitong hininga sa kaniyang batok. Tinigil niya ang paglalaro sa lawa't napakamot ng noo. 

"You found me again." He said as he turned around to face the tired looking white tiger. 

Bigla itong bumagsak sa sahig at kasabay no'n ay ang pagbago ng anyo nito. Pagod na pagod itong nakahilata sa lupa habang nakadipa ang mga kamay. 

"Are you tired na po, Master Yael?" He innocently ask him as if he was not asking an obvious question. 

Imbis sumagot ay ipinikit na lamang nito ang mga mata. He felt the child went closer to him and held his hand. Hinayaan niya lamang ito subalit naimulat niya ang kaniyang mga mata nangmapansin niyang habang hawak nito ang kaniyang kamay ay nawawala ang pagod na nararamdaman nya.

Mabilis itong napabangan at napatingin sa batang parang walang alam kung ano ang ginawa niya. Sa katunayan nga'y kita niya ang pagtataka sa mga mata nito habang nakatingin sa kaniya. 

"Casseus, what did you just do?" The child's face remained confused. Well, the kid probably have no clue what he just did. 

"Never mind it." Aniya matapos guluhin ang malambot kulay pilak na buhok ng bata.

"That's your training for today," Tumayo ito sabay pagpag ng kamay. 

"Let's head back, your grandpa might be worried again." Tumang-tango ang bata't agad na sumampa sa likuran ni Yael nang mag anyong tigre ito.

Casseus was a special kid. He had the knight princes as his personal masters to train and mold him at his very young age. Sa bawat araw na nagdaan ay may iba't-ibang katangian at kakayahan ang nadidiskubre dito. 

The fact that he was just born two years ago and he should be crawling instead of walking proves that he's different. His rapid growth was unlike any other immortals, or even gods and goddesses at his age.

Kahit dalawang taon pa lang ang nakakalipas simula nang ipanganak ito'y nakakapaglakad na ito nang maayos. His body build made him look like he was 10 years old. He was able to think critically and understands logic. His speech was even more commendable. 

His body as new born baby could not sustain his mana. In return, his own prowess enhanced his body into a vessel that is compatible enough to store his sole energy. However, as time passed by his prowess was getting stronger and stronger. If this goes on, his body might continue to grow and mature until it reached the perfect body type to withstand his power. 

When they reached the fortress of their land, the warriors saluted their hands when a running white tiger entered the gates. Kahit ang abalang lugar na puno ng mga mamamayan ay tumabi upang bigyan ng daan ang mga ito. 

The child look at them with his silver eyes as he smiled at them genuinely. Yumuko naman ang mga ito bilang paggalang. They all respected and adored him not because of who he is but because as a kid, he'd been doing small errands to help people around him.

When the reached the palace gates, Yael turned himself back into a human. Binaba niya ang karga-karga niyang bata't hinawakan ang kamay nito upang alalayan ito sa pag-akyat ng hagdan. 

Malayo pa lang ay tanaw na tanaw na nito ang tatlo pa nitong maestro na siyang patungo sa gawi nilang dalawa upang sila'y salubungin. When they were only a few meters apart, Casseus run towards them and lift his small hand to do a fist bump with them. 

"How's the little one's training?" Nakangiting wika ni Arden habang nakangiti rito. 

"You didn't get your master tired again, did you?" Sa naging tanong ni Canaan ay napakamot ito ng batok. They laughed in unison when they find his gesture utterly cute. 

"Come on now, you have visitors..." Biglang lumiwanag ang mukha nito matapos iyong sabihin ni Caiz. 

He raised both of his hands in the air, and Caiz took him in his arms and carried him. When they entered the huge door of the palace hall, they bowed their heads as a sign of respect. They were in front of the great rulers of their land. 

"Your majesties," 

"Grand dada! Grand mama!" Nilapag ito ni Caiz sa sahig at mabilis na tumakbo ang bata papalapit sa mga ito upang paulanan ito ng halik. 

"I love you po!" and the both of them answered their different versions of I love you too as they felt the warmth of the child's pure love and sincerity. 

Casseus Sevyn Elvinov. May evil and malice not tarnish his pureness and innocence. 

In either way, they will not let anyone do any harm on this kid. Ang sino man ang manakit sa batang to'y paniguradong hindi na sisikatan ng araw. Lalong lalo na't kung ang ama't ina nito ang makaalam.

Habang yakap-yakap ng bata ang mga ito'y biglang dumako ang tingin niya sa pabukas na pinto. When he saw who entered the door, his eyes began to glisten with tears. 

"Mother! Father!" Dali-dali itong kumalas sabay takbo papalapit sa mga ito. Sa sobrang pagmamadali'y nadapa pa ito kaya sumalampak ito sa sahig. 

Naalarma naman ang mga ito't akmang lalapit na ang mga prinsipe nang sinenyasan silang hayaan nila itong tumayo. 

"Watch your step," Aniya ng kaniyang ama matapos nitong iluhod ang kaliwang tuhod upang makapantay ang tangkad ng anak.

"I missed you!" His small arms reach for his father's neck to hug him. Marahan naman itong niyakap ng kaniyang ama habang hinahagod ang likod nito upang kait papaano'y kumalma ito sa pag-iyak.

Hinalikhalikan naman ng anak ang pisngi nito habang halos masakal na ang ama nito sa higpit ng pagyakap nito sa kaniyang leeg. 

When the child's stare landed on her mother, he pouted. She was just standing there, looking at them. Sa nakikita niya'y tila ba may humaplos sa puso niya. They look lovely as a father and son.

Kumalas ito sa pagkakayakap sa kaniyang ama't nakayukong naglakad papalapit sa harap ng kaniyang ina. Sumisinghot-singhot ito habang ang dalawang kamay nito'y nasa kaniyang harapan na tila ba nahihiya. 

"M-mother..." 

"Raise your head. A prince should no-" Bago pa man matapos ang sasabihin nito'y nag angat ng tingin ang bata't napilpilan siya nang makita ang reaksyon sa mukha nito.

"H-hindi mo ba ako lab?" Napakurap-kurap ang reyna. His eyes was full of tears and his lips were pouty, begging her to answer him honestly. 

Muntik na kumawala sa bibig ng mga prinsipe nag tawa sa kanilang bibig kung hindi lang nila napigilan ang sarili. Sa katunayan ay muntik na talaga bumunghalit ng tawa si Canaan kung hindi ito sinikmurahan ni Arden. 

"Father hugged me as s-soon as he sees me...pero ikaw..." Sa nagtatampo nitong boses ay kaagad na natawa ang ina nito. Lalo namang naiyak ang bata dahil tinawanan ito ng kaniyang ina. 

How adorable. 

"Of course lab kita," She then wiped his tears from his cheeks and kissed his forehead. Matapos nito'y kinarga niya ang bata't hinagis ito sa ere na ikinagulat ng mga ito. 

"Hoy!" Sigaw ng asawa nito.

"ANAK!" 

"Tangina mo your majesty!" Sa naging mura ng mga prinsipe'y mabilis na sinambot ng reyna ang kaniyang anak at tinaliman ng tingin ang mga ito. 

"Anong sabi niyo?" Binaba niya ang bata't nilapitan ang mga itong kaniya-kaniyang napakamot. 

Si Canaan ay napakamot na lang ng noo. Si Caiz naman ay likuran ng tainga. Si Arden ay sa ulo, at si yael naman sa pisngi. 

She laughed with their gestures. A certain memory flashed her mind. Iyon yung ala-ala nang naabutan niyang naliligo ang mga ito sa isang mainit na bukal kung saan nakahubad-baro ang mga ito. 

When they remembered the same scenario, their faces started to heat up with embarrassment. Imbis na magalit sa pagmumura ng mga ito sa ginawa niyang paghagis ng anak niya'y bumunghalit na lang ito ng tawa.

"Father, sometimes I really wanted to ask if she's really the Unfathomable Queen they all speak highly of." Sabay na lamang napailing ang mag-ama sa asta ng reyna. 

"Frost Yvo Alcastrair," When Casseus spoke his father's name, they all look at him.

"And I'm Casseus Sevyn Elvinov. Why don't I have your surname?" Malungkot nitong wika. 

Flare stopped laughing her gorgeous ass out when her son asked such question. Wala sa sarili niyang naigulong ang mga mata niya, not because he was irritated by his question but because at such a young age, he already catch up with it. 

For Goodness sake! He's just two years old but look at him!

"Your grandpa and grandma can explain that." Nagtatanong mata namang dumako ang tingin ng bata rito. 

"Come here," When the kid went to his grandma, she took him on her lap. 

"You see, grandpa here, he's the son of the strongest God and Goddess." Tumango-tango naman ang bata.

"The blood of Gods was running through his veins. He married me and I conceived your mother. In order to continue the last remaining bloodline of Gods we need to-" 

"How did you and grand dada conceived mother?" 

"Ha?" 

"How is mother born? Through what po?" Flare faced palm. 

"We uhm..." 

"Casseus," Binaling naman ng bata ang tingin sa katabi nito. 

"Yes po, grand dada?" 

"Your mother was conceived because of our love for each other." At isa-isa na lang nagdasal ang mga ito na huwag na magtanong ang bata. He just nod his head that made everyone relieved. 

"I am Camaro Elvinov, and your mother is named Flare Axara Elvinov. To continue our legacy as Gods, there must be someone to carry our bloodline, and that is you. That is why you are an Elvinov instead of being an Alcastrair." Tumango tango naman ito na para bang naiintindihan ang ibig ipahiwatig ng bata. 

"I wanted to be an Alcastrair. I still want to carry out my father's name." He said with finality in his voice. Flare once again rolled her eyes. 

Bata pa lang madesisyon na amputa.

"This continent is no longer lost for it already found its ruler." He said pertaining to his grandparents. 

"Mother had to rule the empire to replace grand mama." He added as a fact.

"I can cross in between each continent. But I shall be called Casseus Sevyn Alcastrair in Elysian Empire, and Casseus Sevyn Elvinov in the Hidden Empire." Everyone agreed with him.

"Your son surely took after you. So smart, witty, and curious." Flare just folded her arms in her chest as he watched her son talk with his own father and grand parents. Seeing them together was a picture she will treasure forever. 

When that tragedy ended, everything was in order. Ang sira-sirang lugar noong panahon na 'yon ay bumalik sa dati dahil sa inkantasyon na ginawa ng reyna. Flynn decided to use his sixth sense for the good of everyone. He was aware that everything may be fine but none can erase the memories of their loss and pain. The trauma they had will always remain in their hearts. 

When he casted his gift of nightmares, when everyone woke up, they thought everything was nothing but just a bad dream. The lives that were lost will never come back to life, so Danillo erased everyone's memory of their love ones dying in front of them. Caiz on the other hand, planted memories that they only died with different accidents, oldness, and severe sickness. 

In exchange for Flynn's good deeds, he was able to gain a separate body from Freed. Now they are twins with different body. They don't have to suffer in one body anymore. And the Unknown God remained in Flare's body and is yet to be awakened until the next pandemonium.

As for Camaro and Faxara, they faced their own retribution. As a punishment, they have to die and reincarnate 10 times in the human world, experience lives as a normal being, work their way to live, get old, they meet and die. They were only bound to meet and love, but will later not end up together and die. Then get reborn and reincarnated again. 

Those years of retribution was only 10 years in the immortal world. And they just recently returned with their prowess back. They have now become a better person due to the different life experienced they encountered. 

Now the Empire had found their true rulers, and the people are living their lives to the fullest with unity and harmony. Who could've thought that her dream to live in a world of peace would come true.

Flare then walked towards the terrace of the palace and look at the people. She raised her left hand and lit a flare of fire as she watched her own reflection with its ignition.

May your fire continue to burn for your dreams.

END