"W-what do you mean Lil Ana?" the famous Archduke is known for being the straightforward man, was stuttering in front of the former Queen-to-be. Of course, nobody will believe this.
"Brother Andre, we can't deny the fact that I am not born from nobility! I was born in the simple town---a quiet and peaceful town until the bandits slaughtered my people, leaving me and my little sister left to be orphaned. I am quite sure that you knew that me and my sister were adopted by the Philip Family. That's how I became Anastasia Philip." while saying her story, the archduke silently listened to her story. Though their isn't a hint of sadness in her tone.
Seeing him intently listening to her, she continued, "When you accidentally pushed me and Chadwell that day, maybe our trio won't exist until today. Brother Andre, remember when you and Chadwell always fights whenever the three of us are in the middle of the training? I still remembered that both of you are always being punished by Old Man Connor?" that's when Andre laughed when she thoughtfully recalled their past.
"Hoho. Well, now that stupid brat still wants to kill me badly. Those are the days we were so young and immature. Haha." he quietly reminisced their youthful past.
"I think that Old Connor wouldn't believe that the young us would be like this. That you become a wise archduke, while Chadwell became the Emperor of the East---"
"And you being the Lady of the Southern Kingdom." Andre's response made Anastasia silent. When she abruptly looked above, she saw the sun was seemingly setting down, revealing a wonderful scenery.
"Andre..." she said, holding back her tears while looking at the smiling face of her sworn brother.
"...would you do me a favor?" she hesitantly asked the question she holds back in her mind. She is now determined to say some things that may lead to her sworn brothers into sadness and tears, but she has to warn them.
Not waiting for his reply, "Big brother, when I die, can you put my body into the eternal ice coffin?" her words made Andre angry to the point that he stood up, harshly pulled her up and hugged her.
"Don't say that! How could you die when Chadwell and I are still breathing?! Who dares to kil---" she let her tears roll down to her jade like cheeks, running down. Realising the young lady crying, he let go of her and attempts to wipe away her tears but she immediately caught his hand.
"Big brother, you must listen! I know that my death will bring you and brother Chadwell into despair but you have to live and move on! Don't dwell on my dead body. Don't cry when you see my body on the eternal ice coffin. Don't shed any tears for a dead person!" she fiercely wiped her tears and bravely faced the sworn brother in front of her.
"But--"
"No buts! What's destined to happen, should happen! If my fate ends up with me dying, then I will surely die. No one could go against fate! However, you must remember and rely every word I will say. When the blood moon appears, a young girl who has the embodiment of the mythical phoenix will appear in our world. Her appearance can turn the entire Forgotten Realms upside-down!" hearing her nerve-wracking confession, Andre's knees went limp but because of Anastasia's tight grip, he couldn't fall back.
"H-How...How did you know all about this?" his whole being is in the state of shock that he didn't seem to notice the latter's determined expression. Anastasia was about to say more when she recognized some figures slowly approaching them.
"Brother Andre, it was getting late. You should go first. Right now, I still have something to do. In behalf of me, find that girl and protect her. Trust me brother, once she appears, I want you and Brother Chadwell...to help her. You must go to the Eastern Kingdom now. Find Chadwell and wait for that girl. I'll let Little White bring you to the east as soon as possible. One more thing big brother...once you find the girl, don't ever bring her to the eternal ice coffin where I will soon reside.'' Andre, sensed that she was like bidding her farewell. He once again pulled her into his arms and reluctant to part away.
"Little White.'' summoning her adored white horse, he looked at the the other direction, holing back his tears. While she, sensing another person who hides behind the trees, she immediately turned around and gently stroke Little White's mane. Feeling aggrieved, she lend her beloved horse to Andre, gave her last smile, and suddenly disappeared.
"Big Brother, I didn't regret knowing you and Chadwell. Always remember, whenever you go, I am with you. Now go and help Chadwell." even though her figure was nowhere, her voice felt like it came from a faraway place, gradually fading until she said her last word, leaving Andre safe from the people who hunts her.
Her speed was unimaginable and one can only see a blurry figure passing by. She was stealthily running away when a random vine rushed to tangle her feet up, so in the end, she tripped and unconsciously touch the wound she acquired earlier.
Not minding the bloody wound, she arrogantly stood up, seeing the vine who made her tripped. She hastily used her magic to untangle the vine when more than a hundred figures appeared before her.
"Ho ho. It was truly an honor to see the renowned Lady of the Southern Kingdom to tripping....in front of me! Hahahaha!" a woman wearing black clothes and a mask emerged from the woods, together with other black clothed people who also wears masks.
But instead of getting angry, Anastasia silently making a formation through the entire wilderness. Seeing her like this, the woman earlier spoke in arrogance.
"Lady Anastasia of the South. Many are saying that you are quite a rare beauty. How about I'll disfigure you first before making you as my puppet?" Anastasia ignored every word she says until she saw the woman retreating and beneath her eyes, lies a sinister smile.
"If one of you managed to capture her alive, I'll give you your freedom...." the smile in her eyes gradually disperse until it showed fierce and dominance. "...ATTACK!"