Of course, the thing about them being married was still unspoken. But she can wait, she had waited for so long, she can still wait. But of course she won't let him say anything about divorce.

'That girl was right, fight for what I want,' she thought as she remembered that day. A few days before she and Kaoru got married.

(Flashback)

"I'm leaving my mother to you then. Once this war is over please do take care of her during the pregnancy," Eureka who suddenly came that day and asked for her was currently sitting across her in her office.

"I must say this truly is a shock, the queen well it doesn't show on her face and body but she is already on an advanced age. For her to be pregnant, this is truly a miracle as well. Please don't worry your highness I shall do my best to take care of her no matter what," Akira smilingly said.

"I came here for another reason," Eureka then said after wards.

Akira smiled implying for Eureka to go on and tell her.

"I have seen signs, for the more than ten years I've been here. I've seen signs of your feelings towards someone. I just want to confirm it."

Akira's smile froze before she thought, 'She really is a straightforward person just like what my brother have described.'

"Lying won't do me anything good. So yes, your highness, what you observed was indeed true."

Eureka then fell into a deep thought as she tap her finger at the arm rest of the chair she was sitting on. Time ticked as not one of them spoke, Akira waited patiently for whatever Eureka is thinking about.

"Are you willing to stop waiting and start moving yourself?" Eureka then asked as she looked up.

Her eyes were truly very beautiful, it looks like that of a precious gem. Befitting the combination of Akihiro's red eyes and Haruka's white eyes. A characteristic, only a magma and ice ability user had.

"Doctor Akira?" Eureka called out after not hearing a reply from her for sometime.

Akira snapped out of her daze and smiled, "I've been trying actually, trying to move but towards the end it was still to no avail. He really do loves playing hide and seek with me."

Eureka continued tapping her finger.

"What if you are given a chance to be bind to him? Will you grab it to make him fall for you?" she seriously asked.

"Are you playing cupid right now, your highness?" Akira couldn't help but ask in humor.

Eureka smiled, which made her eyes even more brilliant, brightening up its color, "For that stupid uncle of mine. I guess I want to be one."

She then paused before continuing, "Other than my parents. He would be the next person I am most grateful to. And I really am not interested in watching him grow old on his own. If there is someone who is willing to stay with him and make him fall in love with her then, I'd support that person with all I've got."

Akira was taken a back by what she had just said, "And you deem me worth of such your highness?"

"If you can tell me what had happened for him to have high walls towards you- no, towards you and Doctor Akito. Then I shall tell you what I think."

Akira once again was shocked. The wall towards her was clearly visible but Kaoru had been hanging around Akito all this time. How did she knew that Kaoru also had a wall towards Akito?

"Most of the time, I was nothing but an observer. I can see it the thin wall Kaoru have established between him and Akito. And I can see it clearly in his eyes, hidden behind the playfulness, was a tinge of guilt."

Akira sighed after hearing this, "Then allow me to tell you the things about our childhood."

Eureka listened attentively as Akira started narrating what had happened and why Kaoru had been feeling guilty towards the siblings. It didn't took Akira a long time to explain everything.

"Really, there are things people can't do. Why is he so h.e.l.l bent on punis.h.i.+ng himself?" Akira couldn't help but remark towards the end.

"Someone who cares deeply would feel deeper guilt and regret. The same as the most positive person also has the most negative thoughts once everything turned upside down for them," Eureka slowly explained.

"Anyway since that's the case then the only thing I can do to make him stay by your side is a drastic one. I won't tell you now but once I make my move, don't be too shock. Do take care of him once everything is settled."

Finally Eureka bade her farewell and left. Akira sat there thinking of what could she have in mind and what was she planning on doing.

(End of Flashback)

'Truly, it was indeed drastic. I even need to pacify my brother greatly. He was so worried that Kaoru may never change his mind towards me.'

"There, there, they just believe in your capabilities that is why they chose you for this responsibility," she then persuaded him like she was persuading a child.

In reality she likes this, whatever this is between them. Kaoru started talking to her more and looking in her eyes more.

Kaoru pouted like a child after being coaxed in such a way. He really hates responsibilities but he also loves that niece of his. He didn't want to disappoint her anymore.

On the other side.

Nana had been quietly watching them. She never thought of it last night, even the nights before. But…

She then pouted just like Kaoru, anyone would think that her character was inherited from Kaoru. Eureka and Rino act more like Akihiro and Haruka, a little serious but not much of playfulness. But Nana was playful but barely serious.

A warm palm was placed on top of her head, "Don't look like that."

Upon looking up she was greeted by Natsuki's warm at the same time helpless smile.

Her face contorted as she stop herself from crying. Seriously she forgot about it, that Natsuki was from Confederate Kingdom and he was the prince!!

How can he stay with her in here if he has duties in there as well. But she too couldn't leave for she has her duties here as well.

It's just all these matters never really weighed on her for she completely forgot, it only dawned to her now. They are going to be separated!!

She looked up at him with the look of someone being wronged.

"I can feel it, I really can feel it, you're going to cheat!!" she exclaimed.

All those around them almost choked at nothing. She seriously think that way?

The Aurora people thought of the same thing, 'Princess aren't you a bit unreasonable right now?'

The Confederate people thought of one thing as well, 'Princess, our prince was known as the ice cold prince. He barely looks at the ladies of the kingdom. You guys are the only ones who made him smile. We never saw that back then.'

That's right, Natsuki was the coldest person in Confederate back then, ever since the death of his mother and his father who never showed him love. He never smiled and would always prefer to remain alone rather than interact with anyone.

Other than Satsuki, his cousin, he never showed any sign of emotion to other ladies.

That is why upon arriving, they were completely stupefied to see him show different kinds of emotions. But at the same time they were grateful to the whole squad zero for helping their prince out of his sh.e.l.l.

"Don't worry princess we'll make sure our prince will never cheat on you," the knights who was closest to Natsuki.

Natsuki gave them a sharp look before looking back at Nana warmly, "Why would I do that? Didn't I say that you were the only one who was able to make me feel something else other than the coldness brought upon the murdering of my father to my mother?"

Upon hearing this, Nana bowed her head. Natsuki smiled as he touched her chin and lifted her head, making her look at him.

"What are you scared off? The distance? Or the time?"

He didn't wait for her to reply as he continued, "For me, none of that matters. As long as I hold firmly to the feelings I have for you. None of that would make me waver in loving you."

The tears she didn't want to let go fell down on her cheeks. The warmth of his words made her cry despite trying her best not to.

He once again smiled warmly as he wiped her tears away, before leaning forward and whispering by her ear, "Wait for me. Once everything is settled, I shall return to ask for your hand from your father."

After that he went ahead and kissed her in the forehead.

Nana first had a bright red face then upon feeling his warm lips on her forehead she closed her eyes with a smile on her lips. Before replying, "Don't take too long."