Queen Of Adis

Haru's eyes widened and she inhaled sharply. "Elior? The pope is here in Atlantis?"

"Mn." Adis nodded as he stroked her hair lovingly. "The palace tried its best to hide your condition, however, the news really does have wings. Presently, everyone in Trium Regum already knew that you're pregnant... and unconscious. Words reached Elior and he came to check on you. He visits you every two days to monitor your power. He preferred to stay in one of the inns in town, though."

"Can we just ask Elior to come here? I want to see him, too. Pretty please, Adis!" Haru earnestly requested as she knew her husband wouldn't allow her to leave the palace in the wee hours of the nights.

Adis exhaled and relented to her demand. He looked back at Fang and nodded, "You heard your Queen. Do it!"

"Everything shall be done according to your will, Your Majesties," Fang assured and decided to leave. But before he could completely disappear, Haru called him again.

"Fang, please don't mention to Elior that I'm already awake. I want to surprise him. Oh, and while you're at it, can you also fix our bedchamber?"

The loyal chamberlain froze then tilted his head in wonder. "What happened, Your Majesty?"

Haru raised an eyebrow and glared at her big devil. "Perhaps, you should ask your King."

A certain Demon King grimaced and scratched the back of his head. He waved his hand to Fang to motion him to leave. "Just take a look at it and repair it at once. If it's not possible, prepare a new room for us in the meantime."

"I understand. Please excuse this humble servant then." Fang bowed once more and gradually disappeared to deliver his task.

Once they were alone, Haru crossed her arms on her c.h.e.s.t and walked around her husband. Her eyes narrowed but glinted with mischief when she recalled what he did to their poor chamber.

"Hmph! You bully! Big meanie! Big bad wolf! This silly pregnant wife demands compensation!" She even stomped her foot to emphasize her temper.

"All right, all right! Husband knows he's in the wrong." He knelt on the ground and hugged her h.i.p.s while showering kisses to her stomach. Then, he gazed up at her with eyes filled with guilt. "I'm sorry that I instantly jumped into conclusion without asking you first. I am really ashamed. Will you forgive me?"

She giggled at how fast the tables have turned. She shamelessly stated her d.e.s.i.r.e.

"This silly pregnant wife is really hungry. You must satisfy my stomach... and then my body."

Adis couldn't help but to grin devilishly. He couldn't ask for a better punishment. "For you my love, this henpecked husband will do everything."

"Very well, then." She clapped her hand and pouted her lips while pointing at it, silently demanding a good smooching. "Come and give me your deposit."

He let out a throaty laughter as he eagerly stood up. He grabbed the back of her head then gave her... a huge bite on the neck as his revenge.

"Kyaa!"

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Loud and panic footsteps of a man could be heard walking on the grand hallway of the Water Palace. Behind him, a faint pitter-patter of fat paws were matching the man's footsteps.

"I knew I should have taken her to Lumine the first day I found out her condition. No one could help her but me." Elior ranted as he continued his strides.

"Meow~"

When he heard his Vesta's response, he turned sideways to look at her. "If I really took her, that arrogant demon brat will wage a war against me."

"Meow~"

"How can I relax? Why else would they call me in the wee hours of the night if nothing bad happened to her?"

"Meow~"

"Argh! Vesta, don't say I'm paranoid. I'm just worried. After all, she's the last one of my kind."

"Woah, amazing!" Zen whispered to Aquarius while they were following Elior from behind. "Old man Elior could really understand the fatty cat even though she only said 'Meow, meow.'" He did a beckoning gesture of the cat with an upright paw on his head. "That is so wicked!"

Aquarius did not comment and only pushed his brother's face away from him.

The two Kings were once again putting their noses into their big brother's affair when they heard that he sent a carriage to pick up the pope. When the prominent visitor has arrived, they followed him towards their big brother.

Once he reached the d.e.s.i.r.ed destination, Elior unceremoniously barged into the kitchen doors and announced, "Don't worry, Haru, Elior has come to save you--!"

The pope, the cheshire cat, and the Kings behind grew their eyes upon the sight before them.

Haru was on top of the granite kitchen countertop and eating sweet iced shaved with gusto while Adis was just intently watching her while his arms were on her side, making sure that she won't fall.

"Elior! You're here! I'm glad to see the present you." Haru exclaimed in her cheerful voice.

The four-eyed pope froze on the ground when Haru greeted him with familiarity. "Y-you remember me?" His eyes started to well up with tears when realization sank in. "B-but how? Why didn't I see it?"

She smiled softly. "Perhaps it's because my power is somehow stopping you from spying on me."

"So, your vision is back." He paused when his voice croaked, desperately fighting the tears that were about to fall from his eyes. "Does that mean, I no longer have to hide my existence from you? And that we can finally be real friends now?"

Haru nodded and sincerely smiled at him. "After all this time of playing hide-and-seek, I finally caught you."

She extended her hand to offer a handshake, wanting to start their relationship from how it should have been.

"Hello~ My name is Haru. Can you be my friend?"

The kind pope took her hand and gave her a warm smile even with his tears continuously pouring down. "I-I'm... Elior. Welcome back, dear child!"