The Unpredictable Cale Henituse (TCF/LCF FanFiction)

Chapter 25

AN: I apologize for the extremely long wait! I hope you will all enjoy this chapter!

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Wind blew playfully through dyed brown locks which peeked out from under a simple looking cloak. They tickled the matching eyelashes that framed the piercing red-brown eyes staring up at a massive marble statue standing in the center of the Freedom City's square. On one side stood the largest magic research tower on the Western Continent led by the great Archmage, Rosalyn of the Red Flame. Opposite of it was another tower dedicated solely to alchemy and its advancements using only the predetermined humane methods. Situated between them was a magnificent building, superior in appearance and size to even the Sun God's Vatican that had once stood in the former Mogoru Empire. The Golden Turtle Museum. It was the most popular tourist attraction throughout the entire world. People from all continents and races pilgrimage to it at least once a year to pay their respects to the heroes who saved them. Especially the most famous and beloved redhead who had led the world to this newfound age of peace.

"Ha— They've gone and done something unnecessary again..." muttered the cloaked entity in audible dissatisfaction.

His tired gaze was focused on an expertly sculpted statue of the Supreme Commander of All Races'. Resting on the almost identical replica of his former human self was a proud baby dragon whose gaze was one of defiance and determination.

"...Raon..." whispered the mysterious entity with a small nostalgic smile.

<I wonder how big he has gotten in my absence.>

Two adorable kittens were cuddled protectively into the stone figure's arms. Each one had a focused gaze as they stared out past him.

<Should I get them gifts before I head over to the Super Rock Villa?>

Suddenly, a group of little children raced past him towards the museum where the majority of the city's residents were gathering. To his surprise, the youngest of them tripped and fell against him. Their tiny hands pulling on his cloak and revealing his overly handsome face.

"Come on, Dongsaeng! We can't be late! I want to see Her Highness' gown!"

<Did Hyung get married and have a daughter while I was away? Angelina-noona did tell me to hurry back for some reason.>

Wide olive irises moved back and forth between the stranger he was clinging to and the statue of the hero. Was he seeing things?

"Y-"

Before the boy could speak, the mysterious existence put his finger to his lips to silence him. A fervorous nod confirmed the child understood his unspoken command. Then the little human ran after his older siblings. Pausing only once to peek back to catch one final glimpse of his hero. To his dismay, the stranger was gone. Only a faint multicolored glow remained as evidence that he hadn't been seeing things. Shaking the distracting thoughts out of his head, the tiny boy hurried inside to watch the 16th birthday celebration of the fallen hero's precious daughter.

Joyful music filled the grand hall of the newly renovated Palace of Memories. Formerly known as the Palace of Joy. Gathered within its walls were the ruling powers of the world, the nobility of the Roan Empire and representatives of all the Gods' temples. They had all come to celebrate a momentous milestone with the world's heroes.

Standing on the balcony above the crowd was the first Emperor of Roan and his two adoptive sons. Each one wore matching silver suits with a ruby red brooch over their hearts meant to represent their lost loved one.

Proud smiles spread across their faces when the doors behind them opened and the new Chief of Staff, Tasha, announced with magic, "Now entering, Her Imperial Highness, the irreplaceable daughter of the Fallen Commander Henituse, Princess On Molan Henituse Crossman."