While there were even more memories, some of which Annie never considered.
For all intents and purposes she was his first love and heartbreak, Aldra was the perfect plug to patch it however he was always worried and feared the worst-case scenario and the loneliness that came with it.
He adventured and became a playboy because of that reason, until finally he split what remained of his heart into a handful of pieces and gave it to Aldra, Devyn, and Suna.
Unfortunately none of which worked until his relationship with Aldra became serious in which case Avery stood in and hid his adventures.
He loved them all especially Aldra, however after learning the secret that he should have never learned it became stronger.
Avery, their mother was a virgin when she gave birth to Annie and even before that of their wedding which meant only one thing. Their mother had asked Celes to arrange it.
Perhaps to give her a head start and have a proper crown princess by the time her siblings got older? While both her and Bromley and even Amber were born conventionally.
However, for whatever reason something broke within him after learning this, while after dealing with this information.
He simply never mentioned it because he loved Annie far too much and didn't wish to reveal such things fearing any or all implications if there were any.
While strangely enough he his love for her as if a floodgate never truly disappeared.
Causing Annie having opened the floodgate to seriously pause for several moments having realized he had always known while much of what had happened was because he loved her and his broken heart.
But despite this he hadn't given up, he had never stopped loving her. Causing Annie to tearily hug Bradley.
"You should have told me you idiot! If I had known I would have never-"
Annie tearily reprimanded, while pinching his cheeks before then quickly cutting herself off and slapping him for an added measure!
How could he hide this? Did he purposely blame her to arrange for revelation? And if he had known that secret why hadn't he said anything?!
Annie knew that she had done things she wasn't proud of but this.
Perhaps if he had revealed this when all of that had occurred then perhaps this misunderstanding or whatever this truly was wouldn't have occurred, however none of which mattered anymore.
Causing Annie having made her decision to then seriously nod.
"Bradley, let's make a deal. If you're really certain about this and this wasn't simply a phase, then my answer will be yes. But only if it's 'real' and only if you convince those cuties and Aldra!"
"Seriously, what am I going to do with you?! If you had waited just another decade more than you would've had to wait until you entered The Ancestral World you know! While you should really make a list of all the children you may or may have! Until you do then I'll pretend none of this happened-"
Annie playfully conceited, having felt it was now or never since she may or may not change her mind. Before then finally being cut off causing Bradley to playfully nod.
All the while as the night had finally ended, Bradley tried his best to think of how he should ask the others before then ultimately asking Selphie.
Resulting in Selphie happily reassuring him since even she knew how long it took for Annie to actually mention this!
Albeit many had, including Aldra who didn't truly mind, unfortunately she didn't know at the moment.
All the while aside from that, Morgan had conveyed the young prince's request to the council of mommies who accepted because chances are he truly needed air and because that was his wish.
While funnily enough after conveying such a message Morgan lovingly looked to the young prince resulting in him adorably going around and asking all his sisters, his mommies himself, and Iris and Octavia, and Rory and the others.
Many of whom pouted but realized his recovery took priority and they could wait for cuddles to ultimately accept but only after making a handful of promises alongside a promise to spend time together with each.
While for some reason he had also asked Tum which greatly confused her alongside some others from his list as well.
Before adorably saluting Morgan while surprisingly enough Laurel protested until Noel wrapped her arms around her and she quickly stopped.
Morgan had suggested that both Blaire, and Lilyana should also attend since she also wished to see that of their characters and because Blaire had a strange sealing she felt required her attention.
While it seemed Lilyana was a rebel and wished to rebel as much as she could at least that's how Shelly described her.
And after asking both Blair's mother and Shelly for permission both of whom had accepted, albeit Shelly would have to trick Lilyana to do so however she had no issues with that.
Resulting in three days being set aside while visits were of course allowed, while Morgan would also be sending daily updates and informing the council of mommies and the others if anything were to arise, the same could be said for adventures?
The same could be said for Drusilla however, she'd at most send progress reports, the lessons she'll be teaching, and recovery updates.
But only once a day in 'real' time, Drusilla wanted to make full use of Morgan's timeless room, a wake should do.
While it seemed Morgan wished to evaluate and quite possibly teach Blaire and Lilyana.
And despite appearances and her true age being a mystery, she had known Pearl Demon Royals and even trained Royal Serpents at one point or the other since there were several temporary discipleship exchanges over several millennia.
And she herself was considered an expert of Serpentesses even to Klarine, meaning she knew of every royal house and much more meaning Blaire could use a lesson or two since she was far too young and had a deluded bloodline while seemingly hidden away from her heritage.
While Morgan knew Lilyana's father and despised him, the only real reason he was alive was because he had never provoked her, she simply didn't like his character! While she liked Shelly, one can't choose their birth parents after all!
All the while after preparations, Katie and Kaylan returned to the young prince's bloodline, while Mera promised to check on him occasionally.
And Stella and Iris asked to speak to him every night before he goes to bed while Noel would be continuing training and lessons for Rory, Stella, and Ayla.
While Elyris after asking Marjorie wanted a sleepover with Luna since she knew about Malik and perhaps other secrets?
While Hanah left to visit mother Kassandra for some unknown reason leaving Aurea to recover her mana by herself and restart her journey as a mage.
While as for Aldra, she knew of Nuri and of the chances of there being another child resulting in Nuri ultimately confirming it however her daughter wouldn't be coming to The Celestial Palace much like her Serpentess counterpart.
They were simply far too busy with their own lives and didn't think of it as a priority. While both Aubrey and Audree will be visiting their mothers on occasion as well meaning it seems things may return to how they were at times.
Albeit Laurel, Aurea, and Elyris were the exceptions while Octavia and Scarlete were as well.
Of course, Scarlette may revisit The Kingdom of Bos while Octavia refused to do so with The Kingdom of Fluff having still hated what her cousins had done to her no matter how much she hid it.
Resulting in quite a bit happening while the young prince was away.
All the while soon enough after giving as many hugs and kisses he could before he left, they were soon on their way to her manor in her carriage while Shelly would be dropping off Lilyana later it seemed?
Causing Morgan having heard Blaire's story to happily nod.
"Lady Satara is truly kind no matter how much she truly wishes to hide it. She had unrightfully suffered more than any other Ancestral Ruler, both The Ophidian and Draconian Empires despite always being at odds agreed on one matter. She shouldn't have been sealed and our assistance barred"
"The Void Elves were among the many Ancestral Greater Races and losing them was something that couldn't be forgiven easily. While what had been done to them could never be forgiven, so much so despite have a 'pleasant' relationship with The Dark Elf Empire, we'd never truly expand these relations"
"While The Wood Elves despite having been tricked still very much played a role, a role they had yet been forgiven of. However, these thoughts are of another era so please don't take it to heart. While I truly wish to ensure you all live happy and fulfilling lives no matter your titles or relations"
"Your futures belong to no one else but yourselves. Be it gods or Lady Fate herself, none of whom have the right to take that from you. You are neither statistics or puppets my dearest children"
Morgan lovingly explained, having in truth had no love or hate for the gods while those she met were only individuals many of whom she didn't scurry around or make exceptions since they were gods.
Resulting in her much like Lady Frostma caring very little for them outside of friendly interactions.
Surprising everyone and causing the young prince having felt a surprise same philosophy from Lady Frostma and Mommy Kassandra, to adorably nod.
However, he was a little biased after all since he loved Selphie, Celes, Aurora, Lily, Sylvia, and the others.
But they didn't interfere until they truly needed to meaning they were surprisingly neutral and even kinder in many instances while Jade had her own philosophy as well.
Perhaps this was what Elfine had meant? In any case the young prince sleepily nodded having felt safe with mommy Morgan and that of her words while Blaire simply wished to go to sleep. Causing Drusilla to slightly shrug at such thoughts.
"My dearest disciple, my sister's philosophy or rather words are only half of what truly matters. If you truly wish to hear the other half, I will show you when the time is right, so please be patient until then"
Drusilla honestly teased.
Causing Morgan to happily nod and causing the young prince to sleepy nod before then adorably looking out the window and at the starry night until finally they had entered the gates of her manor.
it was fairly strange to see the manor being tucked away while being reasonably close to the palace itself.
While the manor was simply stunning if not fairly large, it was simply the much simpler and palace equivalent of an ancestral royal manor.
The moon marble, starlight silver, and ethereal gold alongside that of comparable materials and gems gave it a purposely not too extravagant yet cozy look.
Be it the gorgeous fountain, gardens, or extinct cherry blossom trees and High Elf Trees of Life, it was truly absurd but to anyone else without knowing, it looked as if it were the cozy cottage equivalent of a manor?
While to the young prince he was simply happy to see something new, while if he had to choose, he much preferred this albeit for breaks and hanging out with mommies. The same could be said for Mili since he missed Mai's shrine.
Causing the young prince having admired both mommy Morgan and Drusilla even more to then happily nod as the cozy carriage came to a halt and the doors opened.
Causing Drusilla to be the first to take a step out while the young prince woke up Blaire who had fallen asleep.
Causing her to give him a quick glance before then patting his head confusing him.
While soon enough all three had disembarked the carriage causing Drusilla to take Blaire to the room they prepared for her. While Morgan happily did the same.
While funnily enough both Blaire's and The young prince's room were across from each other and had their own balconies and fireplaces reminding him of Lady Frostma's Palace and reassuring him greatly.
And causing Morgan to lovingly kiss his forehead.
"This'll forever remain your room my dearest Aurel, even if I'm not here, please use it as you like. If you're ever alone and afraid or perhaps even emotional and wish to remain alone, my doors are always open, be it the facilities and that of my personal library?"
"While there's also an indoor and outpool, and if you consider the fountain one that would make it three I believe?"
"There are also the baths and your own bathroom so you needn't worry if you're busy. While I've already prepared your nightgown any many other necessities you've grown accustomed to so you need not worry"
Morgan lovingly reassured.