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Warning: This story takes place after the end of the game, so if you're not there yet, please read at you own risk.

Knights of Renais

Chapter 1: Eirika, Restoration Queen

Now that the war with the Demon King, Fomortiis, was over, Eirika, now queen of Renais, barely had enough time for herself. What with the restoration of her kingdom and all the villages that had been destroyed, Eirika was now busy with all her new duties as the queen.

Her twin brother, King Ephraim, was also busy with the restoration as well as recruiting new soldiers, since many had died fighting the Grado armies. Eirika, though busy with many duties, still missed her father. Lately, she had been feeling lonely despite her brother's constant reassurances that this phase would soon pass.

In the garden behind the Castle, sat Eirika wearing a blue dress, which suited her turquoise colored hair. "Oh how I long to see you again, Father." Eirika could not help the tears that were now falling freely from her lovely face. "I know that it is impossible, even with the power of the last Sacred Stone," whispered Erika against a gentle breeze.

Eirika knew very well that under no circumstances must the stone be brought out from its resting place. The power from the stone could only animate the corpse of her father, the corpse without his warm, gentle soul. Eirika wiped the tears, sighed, and thought about the times she spent happily with her father. The memories were still as vivid as ever in her mind.

"Queen Eirika...Queen Eirika..." Suddenly Eirika was startled out of her reverie by a gentle touch on her shoulder. She quickly turned around.

"Pardon me, Queen Eirika, I did not intend to frighten you so." The person who was now standing in front of Eirika was none other than the Silver Knight of Renais.

"Oh Seth…it is you." Now that she knew it was Seth, Eirika's heart began to beat rapidly as if it was about to burst forth from her chest. She blushed profusely, hoping that the Silver Knight would not think anything was amiss with her.

"Are you feeling well, Queen Eirika?" Asked the Silver Knight gently. He could not help but being worried about her. Lately, the queen had not been acting like her usual self. The Silver Knight has attributed her melancholy to the fact that her only brother, King Ephraim, was always away and often time left her by herself.

"Y-Yes I am, thank you very much for asking, Seth. You must forgive me if I did not reply immediately when you called, for I am not yet used to being called Queen." Eirika smiled sadly then continued. "In fact, if it were possible at all, I should like to be called princess once again."

Seth looked at Eirika's face for a split second before replying. "I understand, Queen Eirika. Even though your and King Ephraim's coronation has not yet been held, the people have already begun calling you King and Queen, for they are your rightful titles."

"Yes, I know…" Seth noticed that the forlorn look was now back on Eirika's face once again. The Silver Knight sighed. If only the queen knew the truth. If only she knew how he, too, wished that he could once again call her Princess. Calling her with that title always brought back warm memories….

"Seth…Seth…" Now Seth was the one that was brought back from his reverie.

"Seth, what brings you here to my garden?" Eirika smiled "You are usually busy during this time of day training the new recruits." Eirika noticed that there now, residing on Seth's handsome face, was a slightly red spot almost invisible to the eyes.

Seth coughed "Actually, the reason that I am here is because of this letter. It was brought here by a Pegasus Knight from Frelia"

Eirika took the letter from Seth and began reading:

Dear Eirika,

How are you and Ephraim? As for Innes and I, we are very busy with the rebuilding of the villages and parts of the castle that had been destroyed by the Grado armies. I am sure that you are doing the same, are you not? I am looking forward to the coronation of you and Ephraim. I am so happy, Eirika. My brother has finally realized that I am no longer his little sister and now allowed me to come help him see to the training of the new recruits. But you know Innes, his arrogance and way of speaking ended up angering some of the new recruits. With Gilliam gone to help the villages surrounding Frelia, I feel very helpless and am afraid that another war will break out, this time, between Innes and the recruits! This is not even funny. Eirika, if you can, please lend us Seth. I know that he will make a good example for Innes, and that all of the recruits respect and fear him. Only for a short time Eirika, I promise, and I will return him before the coronation. Do not worry that he will be overworked, for I have already asked Syrene, our own commander, to help him with this matter, and she seemed willing to do it. Please consider the matter.

Your friend,

Tana.

Eirika sighed once again and closed the letter. "Seth, as you heard, Tana would like your help. Will you accept it?"

"If that is your wish, Milady, I shall leave right away."

"When you have reached Frelia safely, please let me know" was all that Eirika could say.

After Seth had left, Eirika thought about the letter. "Syrene…the beautiful Pegasus Knights Commander…huh."

TBC