Princess In Another World: New Story
True Ending
A few years passed.
In a small house on the outskirts of the kingdom, and on a very sunny morning.
“Awww..”
“Papa, is papa okay?”
“Ahhh, no problem. Only small wounds.” My finger was pierced by a needle while repairing a doll.
“Papa, your hand.”
“Huh?”
A few moments later.
“You licked it.” He licked my wound, though it healed without leaving any marks.
“Hmm, sweet taste.”
“Eh? Sweet?”
“Papa's blood tastes sweet, just like mom. But when I tried on sister it felt different.”
“Ahhh, so.”
My daughter, Laura, 9. I don't really remember what happened, but 9 years ago, I defeated a legendary creature called Leiava and because of that my memory disappeared. I did some therapy to recover my memory and as it is now, my memory is slowly recovering but there are still some things I do not remember.
Then, for my current life can be said to be quite happy and calm, living with my wife and also my 2 twins, besides that sometimes there are also people who come here just to visit.
“I'm home.”
“Mama!!”
“Ahhh, how's Laura? Is the doll done?”
“Yes, papa fixed it.”
“Wah, thank goodness. Oh yes, mama has a guest for you.”
“Tuest?”
Someone came in and it was my father-in-law. “Ahhhh, my beloved grandson!!”
“K-grandpa, yes. Huh uh? Where's granny?”
“She's on the train.”
“I want to see grandma.”
“If grandpa?”
“No.”
“Ahhh...” Laura goes to the horse carriage.
“Hahaha, as usual dad. Laura seems a little unconcerned about you.”
“Ari, yes. How are you doing?”
“I've been better.”
“Then, with your memory?”
“Yes, although it is quite difficult but I can already remember most of what actually happened to me.”
“So, thank goodness. Oh yeah, where's Ren?”
“She is behind.”
“Practice magic?”
“Yes, he said he wanted to be a hero who saves the world like that hero.”
“The hero?”
“Dad, haven't I told her many times. The hero, who defeated Leiava.” (Lion)
“Ahhh, so. So until now you still hide it, yes.”
“There's no good thing my kids know about it, if they know it they might be arrogant or maybe they won't believe it.”
“Hmmm, so. That's up to you.”
“Then, dad. What came all the way here?... Ahhh, Iona, can prepare drinks and snacks.”
“Good, then wait a minute.” Iona's gone.
“Then?”
“You know, if I'm not young anymore.”
“Hmmm, so it's time, yes.”
“I won't force, it's just that if it takes too long I'm sure I won't be able to wait.”
“Haaaa, so. To be honest I wanted Ren to be 18 years old first, I wanted to see his progress. But, if it is like that, my father has a small request for you.”
“What?”
“Ren and Laura, in a few months she will be 12 years old. I want them to get an education. At least I don't want their youth wasted.”
“Alright, after all education is important for both of them.”
“Thanks a lot.”
“Then, what are your former requirements do you still want to continue?”
“Terms?” I was confused by the question, but I realized it. “Yes, those terms still apply. I hate political marriages so much, so please don't involve my children in that.”
“As usual you're always selfish, but if that's the thing you want. Do as you please.”
“Thanks.”
“Sorry for long, what are you guys talking about?”
“Nothing... Hmmm, as usual your homemade snacks are delicious.”
“Thanks.”
“Dad, do I want to call Ren?”
“No need, if he practices I don't want to disturb him.”
“So.”
Long enough after that.
“Haaaa, how is your life here?”
“Yes, as you can see. Nothing special, everything is still the same as before.”
“So.”
“Grandpa!!” (Br)
“Ren.” He ran and hugged his grandfather.
“Why didn't tell me you wanted to come here.”
“Yes, work problems. Because it's finished so grandpa can come here.”
“Once, so what grandfather will stay over? Dinner today is a special meal, lo.”
“Wah, really. Thank you, but before sunset, grandpa should be back soon.”
“Once, yes.” Knowing that, his face became a little gloomy.
“Iya, sorry.”
“T-no need to apologize, if can't want how else.”
Laura does not like her grandfather but she loves her grandmother very much, and instead Ren does not like her grandmother and loves her grandfather very much. They are both twins, but have different traits. The sister likes beautiful things, and her brother likes what is called strength. Very inversely proportional.
“Oh yes Ren, how was your training?”
“It didn't work out, mom said I had the power to use magic but until now I couldn't use it. Though I have followed what is in the book.”
“Using that magic isn't as easy as flipping a palm, lo. You have to remember that.”
“Iya, I know. Haaaa, Laura's delicious, yeah. Can use magic, even though we are twins but why only he can use magic.”
“He does a lot of exercises, you should have followed him.” (Lion)
“Haaa, fine.” Ren's gone.
“See that bad attitude, very similar to you.”
“Uhuk... Y-yeah, how else. He's my son, at least he'll inherit 1 or 2 of my vices.”
“Haaa, Iona, what do you think?”
“Yes, his attitude is very similar to his father it is an absolute thing.”
“Yes yes, I understand.”
“Ari, where are you going?”
“Sky palace, there is something I want to do.”
“Once, want to finish your work?”
“Ya, like that.” Just when I wanted to go
“Papa, I want to come!!”
“Eh, L-Laura..”.
“I want to come, I want to come.” He held and pulled my hand.
“Haaaa, papa won't be long.”
“I want to join.”
“Hmmm... How is this.”
“Why, just take her. Is there a problem?” (Mother)
“Haaa, alright.”
“Assyc. Finally, I will be invited to the sky palace.”
If you remember, this is the first time Laura went to the sky palace, yes. “Laura, handle.”
“Ya.” He held my hand.
“Everything, I'm leaving.”
“Ya.”
A few moments after that.
In library.
“Uncle Lucy!! And Feil, yes, why are you here?!”
“Ya, here is a place to find knowledge why if I am here?” (Feil)
Feil, the son of Lucy and Ria. She was a few months older than Laura and Ren, for the sake of getting her approval to do just that. So reckless.
“As usual, they can't get along. Though they have met quite often before, I wonder what makes them unable to get along.”
“Neither, perhaps children's thoughts or quarrels.”
“Then, what are you doing?You don't usually come here, and again while carrying Laura.”
“He forced me to come along, and my in-laws told me to. Want how else.”
“Hmmm, so.”
“Oh yes, Lucy, how? Did you get it?”
“Yes, there seems to be some suspicious traces but it is still being investigated. Just wait until everything becomes clear.”
“Ehhh, don't take me want to read that one.” (Laura)
“I read it first.” (Feil)
“I first.”
“Uhh, they both start to fuss.”
“Ara, you two. If you want to fuss don't be here, go and find somewhere else.” (Ria) Ria showed her angry face to the two of them.
“M-forgive us.” But because of that, the two of them finally calmed down.
“Haaa, the two of them always make a fuss when they meet. Vice commander, you came are there any problems?”
“Yes, I just want to be here for a while. Besides, I didn't expect you to be such a charming woman like this.”
“Ahhh, thanks.”
“Hey, what are you doing. Praising a man's wife in front of her husband directly.”
“Haaaa, yes yes. Ria, what about the state of the headquarters?”
“Everything is fine, nothing to worry about. If there is an order, they are all ready to directly move.”
“So. What about the others, do they provide information?”
“For now it seems like nothing, everything is still safely under control.” (Lucy)
“Like it.”
The enemy faced here is the monster, a remnant of Leiava's power. The monster made a mess, even though the 5 strongest races were already united but there was no security in this world. The rest of the monsters from Leiava still roam freely everywhere in the world, even though the entire race can already coexist. At least my dream has come true, making a world where people can live in harmony.
“Oh yes, by the way I have not gotten any news from the dragon king since that day.”
“Dragon king, yes.”
“Do you know something?”
“It looks like he is too old, and again his wish has been fulfilled so I think he will sleep for some time.”
“So.”
“Oh yes, a few more days the festival will be held soon. How about we come, all with your other children.”
“Festival? Papa, what festival?”
“Ahhh, Laura never knew, yes. Festival held annually in the dragon valley.”
“Wahhh, I want to see it!!”
“Iya, later all with your mother and sister as well.”
“Assyik.”
“You've been the last few years not there.”
“How about you?”
“I always go there every year.”
“Yes, I'm busy. Since that day, I have always experienced bad things, and about that festival I just remembered a few months ago.”
“Hmmm, so. Yeah, then we'll wait for you. I can't wait to see that day.”
“Ya, I also.”
Long enough after that, at home.
“Mama, I'm home.”
“Laura, how?”
“The place is very good, I don't know if there is such a beautiful place. Besides the flower garden is also very beautiful.”
“So, thank goodness you like it.”
“Father and mom?”
“They're back, they said there was a sudden affair so inevitably they have to go home soon.”
“So. Though rarely do they have time to spend with his grandson.”
“You how else, their task is like that.”
“Dad, where are you from?” (Ren) Ren appeared.
“Ren, yes. Here, I brought you your favorite book.” I gave her a book I took from the library.
“This book.”
“Isn't this what you want, you can learn better with the book’.”
“Daddy thank you very much.”
“Yes, don't get lost, yes.”
“Good.”
He looked very happy and seeing that was enough to make me happy.
“Mama, in a few days there will be a festival. I want to come.”
“Festival?”
“You remember, the festival in the dragon valley.”
“Ahhh, that festival. I haven't been there in a long time. Then, all right.”
“Asyik... I can't wait to see what the festival looks like.”.
“The festival is amazing, papa is sure you will be surprised to see it.”
“Really, I'm looking forward to it.”
“Oh yes, Laura. Do you want to go to school?”
“School?”
“Yes, you can make a lot of friends there and maybe you can learn something new.”
“Dad, I want to enter the military academy.” (Ren) And again, he appeared all of a sudden.
“Hooo, are you sure?”
“If practice alone I will not be strong, besides I want to be a great person.”
“Haaa, yes yes. If that's what you want, just do it.”
“True’?”
“Good.” She went.
“Papa, means do not overdo it?”
“Ahhh, forget that. That's not the important thing.”
“So, suspicious. In that case, I'll go back to the.” room
“It looks more like you. Why do the two of them mostly imitate your vices.” (Lion)
“Hahaha, I don't know either. But, isn't that a good thing.”
“Hal well?”
“They will keep trying and keep trying, finding ways to achieve their dreams. Isn't that what we've always instilled in them since they were kids. They will keep trying to be what they want to be. Even so, Ruote and Oigi, I hope that nothing will make me use that magic again.”
“Ari..”.
“Haaaa, by the way we rarely get time together like this. It's been a long time since a moment like this didn't happen.”
“You are right, all this time we are always busy taking care of them and our tasks, until we forget things like this.”
“Ya, you're right.”
“Ari, want to relax outside?”
“Eh?”
Out.
“Haaa, it's been a long time since I've felt anything like this. My best bed.” I slept on Iona's lap.
“You still say things like that.”
“Yes, actually I would be embarrassed if the children saw me like this, so getting precious time like this would not be wasted.”
“You don't want to show them your other side?”
“That's not necessary, right now I already have too many weaknesses. If I show my other attitude.”.
“So.”
“In addition, like this is not bad either. Everything went well.”
“Ari, you mean by weakness.”
“As I said before, you are my weakness and my strength. If anything happens to you and I can't protect you, then I've lost my reason to live. Then now, my weakness has increased even though my strength has also increased. I don't want anything else, as long as I can protect you, that's enough for me. I've been so happy with a quiet life like this. Although this sounds very selfish, but if there is something dangerous your safety will be the most I prioritize.”
“Isn't it like that, the attitude of a husband as well as a father. It's not selfish, but it's something you should do.”
“Once, yes.” The calm breeze made my feelings calm as well. “Iona, I love you.”
“I love you too.”
A few days later.
In the afternoon, in the lounge of the sky palace.
“Wahhh, the dragon is a lot.” (Laura)
“Ahh, tonight is the festival. These dragons they're looking for a partner.”
“Romantis once.”
“Ren, what's up? Are you scared?”
“M-they're all dragons!! And again, why are we here?!”
“Ahhh, your father forgot to say.” (Lucy)
“P-uncle Lucy, and also aunt Ria.”
“Yo, there's me too.” (Feil)
“Feil also.”
“Sky palace, yes more precisely this house belongs to your parents, lo.” (Lucy)
“Eh, belongs to my parents? Just be right!!”
“You really didn't tell them anything, yeah.”
“Yes, I think if tell it they'll be big heads.”
“Tell, what?”
“Your mother was a daughter of the king, Iona L. Thorwn.”
“Thorwn, mean uncle mother is the princess of the kingdom?”
“Yes, for marrying your father she changed her name using your father's name Touji Iona.”
“Y-that's right. That means, grandparents and.”
“They are the king and queen of the kingdom Thorwn.”
Hearing that, Laura and Ren were shocked. “Grandpa and granny are kings?” (Laura)
“Iya.”
“K-why didn't papa tell us this?!”
“Y-yes, papa thought it would only bother you so there is no need to tell.”
“Y-that's right!!” (Br)
“Then, who became your father now, is the person you admire.”
“People I admire.”
“Hey Lucy, no need to talk to that extent.”
“Yes, because you all want how else.”
“People whose sister admires?”
“A hero who saved the world from the destruction wrought by the legendary creature, Leiava. Touji Ari.”
“T-no way, if the king's daughter's mother I might still believe. But the father of a hero.. It was dubious.”.
“Yes, it's only natural that you doubt it. But no problem, as long as what you believe it is the truth for you it doesn't matter.”
“Hey, your father once wanted to destroy a kingdom, lo.”
“Do not discuss further.”
“Papa turned out to be a great person.” (Laura)
“Hahaha, papa always loses to your mama, she is the strongest person you can't beat (especially in terms of bed.)”
“Hooo, interesting.” (Lucy)
“Be quiet.”
“Papa, can show you how many elements papa can use.”
“Huh? Hmm, alright.” I used it for the first time in front of them. “Air, fire, earth, wind, metal, light, darkness, leaves, lava, lightning..” I spoke while showing the magic I could use.
“Honey, enough.”
“Huh? Ahh, fine.” I followed him and stopped.
“W-wah, great papa.”
“How? Do you believe it, Ren.” (Lucy)
“That sucks, if dad could use that much magic why don't you ever teach me.”
“Teaching from your father is very boring, I am sure that you will be bored with just 2 days of training.”
“Yes, what your mother said was true.”
“Haaaa, so, yes. If mom has said so, how else.”
“But, if you want you can make a training method that suits you.”
“Really?!”
“Iya.”
“Assyik, thanks.”
“Bokah, am I interrupting?” (??)
“Ahhh, how did you get in here?” Homura came here.
“I made this place, so it's only natural I know.”
“Hmmm, so yes.”
“Papa, who is he? Its power is huge.”
“Hahaha, this is the first time we met, yes. You have very interesting children, miss do you want to keep a dragon?”
“Dragon?” (Laura)
“Iya.” He pulled out a dragon egg. “Do you want?”
“Papa, what can?”
“Ask your mama.”
“Mama, what can?”
“You can take care of him?”
“Then it... I'll try.”.
“So, dragon king thanks for the offer.”
“Hahaha, then take good care of him, yes.” She gave the egg to Laura.
“Assyik, I finally got a pet.”
“Maintenance, yes. If you can, think of him as your partner.”
“Rekan?”
“I mean friend, if in trouble he will help you. If you have a problem you can tell him all your problems, like that.”
“So, yes. Friends.”
“Then, do you want to?” Homura looked towards Ren.
“No, thanks. I don't need it, only the weak need help.”
“Oh yes, by the way your father also had a dragon. Don't you know?”
“A-what, dad also got.”
“Ahhh, Dravi. He sleeps in the cave, because there have been no dangerous incidents for several years so I don't want to disturb his sleep.”
“K-Then I also want.”
“Hooo, quick to change your mind. But, alright.” He gave Ren the dragon egg. “Then, do you want to? Feil.”
“No thanks.” (Feil)
“So, are you sure?”
“Iya, I don't need it anyway. If I can't take care of him I'll just make him suffer, so better not to.”
“Swise choice.”
“Then, dragon king. What are you doing here?”
“Eh, he's the dragon king?” (Br)
“Iya, Homura, the dragon king.”
“K-why there are so many amazing people here. Father, mother, and again the dragon king.”
“Hahaha, your father is better. He is the leader of 5 big races.”
“Hey, I told you not to bring it up in front of the kids.”
“Leaders 5 big races.”
“Yes, dragon race, elves, drawf, halfhuman and also demon. Your father led them all.”
“Daddy, a-is that right?”
“No need you think, right now I am your father who sucks in everything.”
“I-it..”.
“Haaaa, too many secrets revealed here. I was confused as to what to say, I wanted to go to the library first. We'll meet here again at sunset.” I'm goin.
“Mother, what is the father... As the dragon king said?”
“Hmmm, what do you think?”
“He is a lousy father in every way, but also understanding there is the desire of his children.”
“If you think like that, keep thinking like that. He's your father, don't think of him as a hero or anything, he's just your lousy father. That way he can be a good father to you as well as your sister.”
“So, yes. But, what was said by uncle and also the dragon king was true.”.
“Call me uncle Homura, after all the dragon king is a little uncomfortable for me.”
“Uncle Homura.”
“Well, like that is better. If you want to know the truth, you have to ask your own father. Who he really is and how strong he really is, then why did he choose to be what he is. You'll get the answer if you ask him.”
“Then... Mom, please hold this.”
“Ahhh, heart on the road. Your dad's upstairs, you'll find him there.” Ren's gone.
“The children at his age are very excited. I remember when I was young.” (Morocch)
A few minutes later.
“Hmmm, looks like it's pretty hard. In addition, why the government revenue could be like this. Haaa, it looks like there is someone who suah committed corruption.”
“Dad.”
“Huh? Ren, what's up?”
“Ha ha ha... A-I want to ask you something.”
“Hmmm, sit down and calm yourself first. After that just talk.”
“B-good.”
A few moments later.
“Drink this.” I brought him a drink. “Haaaa, a quiet afternoon like this is indeed very fitting to relax.”
“Daddy, I want to ask. If you're a hero, why did you hide that from us, and most importantly why did you throw all that away?”
I don't know what they're talking about, but I think I should answer. “Your father just wants you not to know about it, to think of your father as an ordinary father would be more pleasant. Then, the reason your father was throwing all this away, is because I'm tired of it.”
“Tired?”
“You know, living in a busy life that I never did. It was so tiring, your father just wanted to do what he wanted to do. In my opinion, solve the problems you've created yourself, don't leave them to others, like that's easy. And you are my son.” I stroked his head. “Preserving you is my duty, and it's more important than anything. You, your sister as well as your mother, all of you are the most precious people to me so wasting all of that to spend time with all of you is what I want. As a husband and father. I don't know if you'll understand or not, but someday you'll understand, hopefully you can get something that's worth more to you than anything.”
“Something precious to me.”
“Yes, I'm sure you'll find it sooner or later. Something that will make your life change, something that will make you put it first more than anything.”
“So, I don't really understand.”
“It doesn't matter, everything new will continue. Your real life is about to begin, enjoy your life like a child in general. As time goes by you will also understand what your father is saying, for now.” I touched his head.
“Dad, what are you... A-what is this?!”
“You feel it, it's where it's yours. Laura inherited where your mother belongs while you, inherited where mine is. Which amount is too large will be very dangerous for your body, therefore all this time I pressed it.”
“So that's why I can't use magic as well as my sister.”
“Yes, if you can prove that you deserve to use the same power as your father then I will let go. Therefore, practice.”
“Good.” His eyes were filled with the hope I had given him. He looks very happy and excited.
“And do not overdo it, it will only have a bad impact on your body.”
“Good, I understand.”
Understand it or not I don't know, but I've started it. Life for my children.
Then, at night.
We all shopped at the festival that was in the dragon valley and enjoyed everything here not only dragons but also various races, all looking very happy. Moments like this are the most precious.
“Honey, what's up?”
“T-nothing. I just think that something like this is very valuable, everyone here is very happy.”
“Your dream has finally materialized, yes. A world where everyone can live in harmony.”
“Ya.”
Then, the end.
In the sky palace courtyard.
Me and the others gathered here, sitting and watching the fireworks slowly begin to decorate the dark night sky.
“This view is still the same when we first came here, right’.”
“Yes, nothing has changed. Everything is still the same.” I looked at Laura and Ren, both of them looking so fascinated by what they had witnessed for the first time.
“I think kids love it too.”
“It's great to see them happy like that. Iona, am I a good father?” I always thought about it, I never knew how to be a father, my father in that world never treated me as a child so I was always anxious about this.
Kiss.
He kissed me. “You're funny. You've been a wonderful father, I think you're the best father. Be able to understand what your children want and also let them choose what they want. If it was someone else, they would have let their child choose what their parents wanted, but you were different. You are a very kind and very considerate father.”
“Once, yes.” I looked at the firecrackers released into the sky. “Haaaa, it looks like it got here, yes.”
“Darling, did you say anything?”
“No, not nothing.”
Yes, it's not the end, but it's a new story that's about to begin.
End…