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It was to be expected, honestly. Henry rarely got much rest as friends were in and out constantly, concerned about his well-being and healing. Not that he minded, but he really needed to sleep. As much as Elena tried to kindly turn people away to grant her husband rest, it took Maribelle's sharp tongue to do so. Elena could not help but to turn her head and laugh as Maribelle fussed at the constant stream of visitors whom walked away like a chastised dog. Leave it to Maribelle, she thought. Five times a day, Henry would get up and walk around the room, but as injured as he was, he could only walk several feet before he was forced to stop due

It was just as Quill had informed them. Nocturne and his army were waiting for them outside of the forest. The army mostly consisted of mages and dark mages, along with various others that supported the cause. Upon the sight of him, Rivani felt her insides freeze; Ivan noticed her body tense up, and he reached and took hold of her hand, which she was thankful for. Nocturne's appearance had not changed over the years, but from the last time Henry had seen him, it most definitely had. Memories washed over Henry like waves on a beach of the torture he endured by the powerful ruler, but he did not let it hold him back. Nocturne stepped forward, f

What had occurred with Henry's parents did not hinder or change the dark mage, and he continued to keep his smile and jovial attitude as they traveled onward to meet with Nocturne and his army. Indeed, they knew it had hurt him, but as usual, he hid his pain behind the mask of a smile that he wore. Already, they knew that he was a great father, but after witnessing the exchange he had with his parents, they were astonished that he arose from the ashes, and together with Elena had the family he always wished he had. Morgan was undeniably proud of his father for standing up for himself, and once they had made camp the night after the confrontat

Henry and Ricken stood before their students as they taught and demonstrated spells for them. As always, their students were very attentive, and the girls and women swooned over the two men. No one paid any mind to Ricken's hand anymore, and while he was self-conscious about it, he focused more on the students and his family. Class had been in session for nearly an hour now, and they were confused when they heard the doors to the school open and close. They turned and were surprised to see Rivani in their doorway, hesitant and shy. Henry and Ricken stopped teaching and smiled warmly at her in order to ease her apprehension. "Welcome back, Ri

Despite her happiness of finally being home, Rivani struggled with the guilt of what she had done to her friends and the people of Ylisse. She had hoped that once she told her parents that the guilt would fade away, and regardless of them forgiving her, she could barely look the townspeople in the eye. Every day, she had to avoid Ricken due to the injury she has given to him on his hand that would forever be a reminder of what she had done. Nightmares plagued her when she closed her eyes of scenarios that did not occur, but very well could have, such as Ricken's or Elena's deaths. Not only that, but she relived when Henry had hexed her over a

The Shepherds all stood out in the open field, Rivani nearly two hundred yards away, her Plegian robes around her and her hood up. The ominous atmosphere around them betrayed the summer day's beauty, and they knew it was only a matter of time before blood was spilt on the verdant grass. Henry had summoned his crows to keep an eye over Ylisse and to attack any Risen that would slip by them. Chrom and Elena started forward while the rest of the Shepherds stayed back in hopes that with one final effort, they could convince Rivani to have a change of heart. The closer they drew to her, the more they could see that she was not willing to change. S

"Henry, wait!" Elena cried out to him, walking as fast as she could to catch up with her husband. She had woken up at the hospital only minutes after Henry had left to find Rivani. Lissa had set her nose while she was unconscious, and not only did Rivani's spell break her nose and bust her lip, but had blackened her right eye as well. Blatantly apparent, Henry's anger was deep and strong; Rivani had hurt two people he cared about sincerely, and accident or not, she had to be reprimanded. No longer could they protect her with excuses. This had to end. However, Elena knew that if he were to act as of this moment, it would not end well for Rivan

Ylisse was in shambles. So many Risen had been summoned that an all-out battle had ensued, leaving many innocents wounded. The gods must have been smiling upon them that no one lost their lives in the onslaught; however, there was so much destruction that it would take time to rebuild the kingdom. People were frightened and confused, and Chrom felt helpless as he watched them suffer so. With a heavy heart, he went around his kingdom to help in any and every way he could, Sumia and his children by his side. Frederick and Panne, Gaius and Sully, Stahl, Vaike, and Emma and Quinn, along with the rest of the knights and mages, assisted as well; L

Seven years passed in the blink of an eye. Henry and Elena gave birth to a daughter two years after Carter was born, and she unsurprisingly looked just like her father as well. She was given the name Raven, and Carter was proud to be a big brother; he took it upon himself to protect her and keep her safe, even at a very young age. Carter was much like his mother, but did inherit some of his father's side, such as his liking for insects. Raven, on the other hand, took after Henry; she loved darkness and macabre, even at the age of four. She was certainly a daddy's girl and learned magic quickly from her father and Uncle Ricken. Carter learned

"How's Elena's pregnancy fairing?" Frederick inquired of Henry as he examined of his students whom he thought to be cursed. The student was calm, just as Frederick had advised him to be since he was under good care. Henry waved his hand idly in front of the young man, and immediately, the curse was gone. "Bye-bye, curse!" Henry grinned. The young man thanked Henry as he stood up and walked away, Henry rising to his feet as well. He faced Frederick and smiled. "She gets sick a lot. I thought about hexing her, but I don't know if it'd be safe to do with the little guy in her belly now." "That will subside in due time," Frederick nodded. "If y