The North

                                    

                                          
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TW: Slight violence
                          
Previously on Hiraeth:
"I'm so sorry." Diana smiled down on him from her place in the universe,
It will be Ok Claude...
                          
Asia stood over the former king of the North,
"You have lost, give up. Maybe I'll give you a painless death."
"Screw you..." Asia stabbed him in the stomach,
"Oh, and now you're bleeding out." After the King had died, Asia picked up his crown and threw it to Aaron,
"Here, it will make a good present for my Father." The three were slightly terrified,
"Have you seen her like this before?" Whispered Jason to the other two. They shook their heads. Asia went and sat on the throne,
"Inform the citizens that their king has fallen."
"Yes, commander."
                          

It had been four months since Lucas had gone to Claude. Jennette was recognized as Claude's niece, not daughter and Claude was trying to think up a plan of how to talk to Asia. Jennette was not mad about the whole thing and with the help of Lucas had gotten rid of Aeternitas. Claude and Anastacius were not speaking to each other but saw each other in passing due to Jennette being at the palace. Duke Alpheus was stripped of his position and Ijekial was now in the care of the royal family. They all were waiting for Asia to come home.
                          

Asia was marching with her army back to the capital. It had taken two months to occupy the north. After occupying it took another month to settle everything and establish the north as a territory of the empire. They had reached the gates of the capital, Asia sent a letter to Lucas that she should be coming home today. She had dressed in her formal military attire again and sporting the scar on her jaw was visible. She was tired and ready to be home, Lily had gone home a few months ago. The siege was dangerous so Asia sent her home. Lily and Felix were engaged and were going to get married when Asia got home.
                          

"Announcing the princess, Athanasia De Alger Obelia. She has returned home after almost two years and has succeeded in taking Aquilo." They had arrived to find a parade had been prepared for them. Asia entered the gates on her horse, Apollo, was a white spotted stallion. Her cape billowed in the wind with her generals following behind her. The parade led to the palace. Asia was at the very back of the parade only followed by her closest comrades. As they rode through the streets people threw flowers and sang, how different from her first life. She had to remind herself that these weren't the same people.
                          

"Asia!" Screamed Jettie once she had arrived at the front of the palace. After demounting her horse she hugged her cousin.
"Jettie." Behind her were Lucas, Lily, Felix, Favian, and his knights, and Claude. Asia smiled brightly at them,
"Blessings and Glory upon the first star of the Empire." Asia nodded,
"Please rise." She was then tackled by them minus the emperor.
"Come along, there is a banquet in your honor tonight."
"Thank you, your majesty."
"Your welcome, daughter." Asia blinked and looked at Lucas, he nodded. Asia smiled,
"Come on guys, I have to go get changed."
They all went to Asia's room, and she changed into a beautiful dress. It was blue and white with silver detailing. The dress was long-sleeved and was military-influenced. She wore white and silver thigh-high boots, with her hair half up half down. After changing she met Lily, Lucas, and Jennette downstairs. Lucas extended his arm once she was down and the other two were obsessing over her dress. Her generals were already at the banquet and the crown of the former king was safe on her pocket dimension. When they walked out they were met with a carriage, Claude and Felix were there. Lucas walked Asia over to the carriage and helped her inside,
"What's going on?" Whispered Asia to Lucas,
"You'll find out." Kissing her gently on the cheek, Claude looked murderous as he got inside the carriage. The others were going to the banquet some other way then.
"I planned on giving it to you at the banquet but I guess it would work now." Pulling out the crown she handed it to Claude who took it. The crown was decorated with diamonds and sapphires.
"You can keep this," Claude said handing it back to her, she sighed,
"It is a gift, please keep it." Claude looked confused,
"It would look better on you." Asia blushed,
"Oh, alright. I assumed Lucas used the branch." Asia said as she put the crown next to her,
"Yes." Claude didn't know where to start, Apologize.
"I'm... Sorry." Asia looked up, startled,
"I forgive you, but I do not trust you." Claude looked sad for a moment,
"I guess I'll just have to earn it back." Asia smiled. They had arrived. As they arrived everyone was there waiting for her. She had a family now, she wasn't alone.
                          
To be continued...
                          
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