Aura

Aura

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Disclaimer - (Cause fanfiction is tricky ground and I hope not to offend the creator of the original story and get sued)

This is a fanfiction, a work of fiction. It is an unofficial, non-canon alternate story based on TurtleMe's story "The Beginning After The End". Please support the official release. Most of the media - such as the images and video's used in this fanfiction - are from the web. Thus, most of them aren't mine (because I really, really can't draw) unless mentioned. To fit the story, images are also edited by the photo editor. So they aren't mine, just edited. I get much of the text, especially the fight scenes and thought, aside from my oc's, from the original novel, which can be found on Library Novel. Still, support the official release.

Have you ever written something from the back of your head, and then realize oh sh** these were someone else's words. Yeah, that just happened to me, my disclaimer no less. Anyway, like 40% of this disclaimer belongs to KairuSui from quotev

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Playlist

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Warnings: Spoilers for chapter 21 of the novel and 36-37 of the Manga

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Today's Special

A king can't be a king

without the strength of

his queen

~ Theclassypeople

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{Morgana P.O.V.}

Today was a Sunday, so both our fathers had a day off. But because of the celebration coming up soon, my father would have to do some work from home today as well.

Still, we decided to start the say off with both families dining together for breakfast.

"So did you guys settle on what to do about Arthur?" My father asked, half chewing on his omelet.

I watched from next to my mother as she shook her head; "I swear. Sometimes, I have such a hard time believing you're a noble with your horrible dining habits, dear."

"Kukuku, don't worry. At least your husband's better than mine. Remember that one dinner party where Rey spit out his food from laughing so hard? I had to use Ellie as an excuse to leave the table because I was so embarrassed," Aunt Alice just sighed.

"Cough! Anyways! Yes, after talking about it yesterday night, we agreed to let him become an adventurer under some conditions, Vince." Uncle Reynolds just slightly blushed as he tried to switch back the topic.

"Oh? What conditions?" responded my mother, curious, as she was cutting the omelet into smaller pieces for Lilia.

I watched with a weary smile as my mother once again filled my plate. She's always had trouble letting the two of us go. So it'll make the process go a lot smoother if I first convince father to let me become an adventurer with Arthur, and then have his help in convincing my mother.

I sighed, as I took another sip of my coffee.

"He's not going to become an adventurer until after his birthday, which is in three months. We also decided on having a guard with him on his missions. Besides that, I feel like he'll be smart enough to manage the rest on his own. Of course, the last condition is that he'll be visiting as often as possible," Uncle Reynolds explained, working on the rest of his roast beef.

"Do you have anyone in mind for who his guard is going to be? Heck, is there even a guard that is capable of guarding him? I feel like Arthur would be the one protecting the guard!" My father just chuckled at the ridiculousness of an eight year old protecting a grown, veteran adventurer.

Aunt Alice answered him, looking at her husband, "We haven't really thought of a person that fits the criteria. Rey and I thought we could use one of the Helstea Auction guards, but we couldn't really come up with anyone."

"Can I have more omelet please?" Ele chimed in with her fork raised in the air.

"I got it!" Reynolds stood up from his sudden revelation, making Arthur almost choke on the piece of meat that was in my mouth.

I handed him some water, since he was sitting just across from me.

Rey looked at his daughter who was pretending to be Sylvie with two forks, holding them up to her head. That gave him the perfect idea.

"The Twin Horns will be coming back from an expedition in a dungeon soon. I received a letter from the Adventurer Guild Hall that says they should be back within two months! It's perfect! Why did it take so long for me to think of this? We can just have one of the Twin Horns to look after you. Arthur! You still remember them right?" Uncle Reynolds's eyes shined in excitement.

"Hey! That's not a bad idea!" Alice said from the kitchen, her voice implying the rarity in uncle having a good idea.

Arthur handed a piece of meat to Sylvie, who was perched on my lap with her front two paws on the table, and responded too. "Of course I remember them. That sounds like a great idea Dad. Do they know I'm back?"

"No, unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to send a mail to them yet. I was planning on doing that today." Reynolds sat back down, scratching his head.

My father chimed in on the conversation after finishing off his breakfast.

"Arthur, you said to Director Cynthia yesterday about not showing your powers to anyone until you enroll into Xyrus Academy, right? How were you planning on doing that while you're an Adventurer?"

"Ah yes. I've been meaning to get to that," Arthur said while picking up a strawberry with his fork. "I planned on keeping my identity hidden as an adventurer. I've read that there were many members of the Adventurer's Guild that went by aliases, not revealing their identities to the public."

Unfortunately, since there was no way of masking the appearance of Sylvie, we would just have to do a good job of hiding her. Thankfully, she was small enough to fit inside a cloak if the pocket was big enough.

"Mmm... I see." Both my parents nodded at this.

With that, breakfast ended and we all separated.

Reynolds went to the Guild Hall to send a letter to his old party members whileAlice and my mother went shopping, taking Ellie and Lilia along with them. They asked me and Arthur to come as well but we both politely declined the offer. Arthur probably because he didn't want to endure the suffering they call a pastime event. Well I did it so I could spend some more time with him.

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"All right." Arthur said, as we moved into his room and he began stretching. "Lets see what you can do."

"Is that a challenge?" I asked, raising an eyebrow as I remembered the first time Grey had thrust a sword into my hand and told me to show him what I knew.

"You're in the solid red stage, so I'm hoping that your magic skills surpass your swords skill." The auburn haired boy chuckled.

My eyes narrowed, "Fine." I threw a single wave of wind, throwing it just a quarter of an inch above his head. I aimed it at the curtains covering the windows behind him. I hit the ropes that held them up, causing the curtains to fall and let the sunlight flood the room. All the well keeping the curtains intact.

Arthur's eyes widened. "Careful. I said to show me what you know! Not kill me!"

I rolled my eyes, "Oh please. I could unbutton your shirt if I wanted to."

"As-"

I cut him off by doing exactly what I said I would. I sent small concentrated gusts of wind at angles. Slicing the buttons of his shirt. "You were saying?" I smirked, raising an eyebrow.

Arthur huffed, "Well this isn't exactly unbuttoning."

"Don't be such a sore loser." I laughed. "I may not have been able to practice my strength that much, but that's definitely allowed me to practice my control."

Arthur hummed, "Can you create ice?" he asked.

I shook my head, "I'm not that there yet."

"Understandable. It takes people years to get to that level." He nodded. "So you have the control. What we need to work on is mostly your strength."

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{Third P.O.V.}

After they were done training, the two took quick showers. Sylvie, surprisingly didn't put up that much of a fuss when it was Morgana giving her a bath. Leaving Arthur open mouth.

"H-how?" The boy asked, amazed.

Morgana shrugged, "Maybe because I'm a girl?"

Arthur shook his head, "We already tried that with Tess. She still put up a fight." He told her, as he watched her dry Sylvie off with a soft towel.

"Tess? Who's that?" Morgana asked, as she threw the towel into the hamper.

Arthur froze, having recognized the tone in her voice. He knew to choose his next words very, very carefully. "She's the granddaughter of my mentor, and a good friend."

Morgana huffed her cheeks, "Friend huh. Fine."

The auburn haired boy knew it was best if he changed the topic now. Before she thought too much about Tess, and her feelings on the matter. "Can you take me to your fathers study? That is where he is right." Arthur asked.

Morgana nodded as she led the way. "Why? Do you need something?"

"Yeah. Remember, we need the artifacts needed to disguise us." Arthur reminded her. "No may also be the best time to bring up that you want to become an adventure." He suggested.

Morgana nodded as she knocked twice on the door to the study.

"Yes?"

"It's Arthur and Morgana," Arthur answered.

The door opened to reveal Vincent with a curious look on his face. "Ah come in! What brings you two here? You've never really come into my office before."

"Ah yes. There is a certain matter that we both wish to talk to you about today, which is why we visited," Arthur said while looking around at the piles of documents on the floor and on his desk.

'Was this child really only eight years old?' Vincent thought as shivers ran down his spine at the tone of the boy's voice. 'Why am I so nervous at the mention of a 'certain matter' he wanted to talk to me about?'

"What sort of matter is it?" the man just asked, face turning a bit more serious.

"We would like your help in obtaining a few items that might be hard to find elsewhere." Arthur said. Continuing, he sat down and said with his eyes looking straight at the physically older man. "I need a sturdy hooded cloak or robe and a mask that can cover my entire face. It's imperative that the mask has the function of changing my voice."

It wasn't hard for Vincent to figure out why he wanted these items and came to him for them. As the owner of the Helstea Auction House that attracted even the highest of nobles and even the Royal Family, it shouldn't be too hard to get these items. The mask might be a little tricky because a sound elemental artificer would need to be the one to make this but it could be done.

Yet... why is there such a heavy feeling in this room?

Vincent couldn't quite place his finger on it...

'That's it!' Vincent thought as he figured it out.

{Vincent}

Why was this eight-year-old child giving off the same pressure as the time I was next to the King of Sapin himself?

No. The atmosphere now was even heavier than when I was with the king.

He was clearly asking me for a favor. But it felt as though he was gauging me, almost as if he was trying to evaluate where to put me on his list of 'people to keep alive'.

I had never felt this from him, but that was probably because I had only ever seen him with his family.

I then turned to Morgana, hers was light. But her posture, the way she's holding herself. Her aura is even more regal than the queen's!

This was the first time I was ever seeing her like this.

{Third P.O.V.}

Morgana had to hold in laughter as she watched Arthur. 'Guess you can take the King of the throne, but you can never steal his crown.'

Vincent quickly replied, wanting to get it over with. "Sure, it shouldn't be a problem getting those things. The mask might take a bit of time but I'm sure we'll have it before you become an Adventurer."

Arthur's slight nod actually filled Vincent with relief. 'I had nobles that waited in line to introduce themselves to me but this kid...'

"Is there anything you would need my help in, for in exchange? I would feel bad just asking for this without any compensation." Arthur responded.

Vincent felt a little sweat forming above my brows. "I-it's fine really. I owe your father a lot, actually. He may be working for me but the way he trains my guards have really lessened the number of problems that happen during the auctions."

This was the truth actually. Rey had become an irreplaceable part of the Helstea Auction Houses. His leadership and charisma amongst the guards he trains is first class. Vincent owed him when he saved my life and he felt that he owed him and his family now. Even with the generous salary that is well above the average and letting his family stay in their house, he still felt that it was actually a bargain on my part. Both Tabitha, Morgana and Lilia have been happier now than ever after Rey moved in with Alice and had Ellie.

Vincent had always been filled with guilt for not being able to spend as much time with his family as they wanted but things were a lot better now.

"Hmm, speaking of training, that actually gives me an idea," Arthur muttered while looking down.

Vincent thought, 'I've noticed quite a while ago that, when Arthur started thinking, he had this look... this look where his gaze focused afar and his brows furrowed; the subtle crease near his lips and the slight twitch of his nose made him appear to be thinking of something above what normal human intelligence would be capable of. It was the look of a true intellectual. Sigh. It's hard to believe that he was the same age as my little Gana and Lilia.'

"Allow me to start training your daughter to become a mage." Athrut siad, putting down this landmine as if he was just talking about the weather.

{Arthur P.O.V.}

"I had been meaning to start teaching my baby sister in mana manipulation soon. It wouldn't be too much trouble to include Lilia in these lessons. I noticed that both you and Lady Tabitha are not mages so it might be impossible for her to awaken by herself, but if we start now, I think she'd be able to awaken around the average age," I said.

My statement was met with silence. I looked up to see Vincent drop the stack of papers had been fumbling with nervously. His face was frozen in place as I could hear his heart beating faster.

I could also see Morgana stare at me with wide eyes and open mouth from the corner of my eye. But unlike her father, she was quick to take a deep breath and recover.

"C-can I truly believe what you just said? Can you really allow my daughter to become a m-mage?" He asked after a seemingly long moment of silence.

"Sure. It'll be a long process but it's definitely possible. I'll also need Morgana's help a bit to. Er... I will have to ask you to keep the lessons on a low profile though. I would hate to be bombarded with doting parents asking to make their children into mages," I just chuckled, trying to lighten up the tension.

He nodded furiously after failing to form a coherent sentence..

"Sincerely... there would be no greater happiness than seeing both my daughters become a mage," he managed to stammer out, tears on the verge falling down.

He then wiped his eyes as he turned to Morgana. "There was something you needed as well, right dear?" He asked.

{Morgana P.O.V.}

Just like ripping a bandit off. I kept telling myself as I took a deep breath.

"Dad. I want to become an adventurer!"

I said, with an unwavering voice.

"W-what?!" My father exclaimed. "Do you have any idea how dangerous that is!"

I nodded. "I wanted to before. But never wanting to go alone. And now Arthur is going, plus as guard. So I'll be a lot safer and funner. It'll be a great learning experience for me. Please~" I begged.

"I'll make sure to protect her." Arthur said from beside me, his sincere tone surprising my father, but not me.

My father looked into my determined eyes and knew I wasn't going to back off. So he sighed and relented, "Fine. But good looks convincing your mother. You'll need it."

"Yeah... About that. I was kinda hoping you could back me up."

"Have you met your mother! She's like a mama bear!" My father said, eyes wide with fear, already imaging the woman's enraged expression. "She's already gonna kill me for saying yes in the first place!"

My father sighed, and waved his through the air in defeat. "Fine. If I can't beat you. I may as well jin you and cheer you on. Just tell me what you'll need."

"Thank you!" I said smiling, "I'll just need a pair of eye colour changing glasses, and some silver hair dye."

My father was surprisingly calm about me wanting to change my hair colour. Most likely because he was tired from all the bombs we dropped on him.

"Great! Then I'll leave the items we discussed to you! Now, allow me to excuse myself out. Sorry for intruding in on your work." Arthur said happily.

I walked myself out of the room with Arthur, picking up the sleeping Sylvie from my lap.

I'm glad that worked out so well.

Next, I need to face the Mama bear.

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Anyone want to try and guess where this easter egg is from, "Oh please. I could unbutton your shirt if I wanted to."