A/N: First fanfic so some help would definitely be appreiciated P

Disclaimer: I don't own Trinity Blood but I am a person who wants to see the series end without cliffhangers

A roll of thunder cracked through from the dark clouds as a torrent of rain pelted the kingdom of Albion. The citizens quickly rounded up their children and headed back in to their homes, shielding themselves from the enormous downpour from the rain. Queen Esther Blanchett, the "Star of Hope" for Albion, paid little attention to the activities around her as she stared up towards the dark clouds.

'You used to stay out in the rain, regardless of sickness' her thoughts suddenly showed very vivid image of a man with a almost carefree expression, masking away all his guilt, sadness, and regret. 'You never seemed to notice yourself getting drenched as you go away into your own little world, reminiscing your past.'

A very unexpected pain shot through her chest. It tightened around her heart in a uncomfortable gesture and she felt a deep longing for the one man who saved her from the path of darkness. 'I miss you Father, I want to see you again.'

Tears wounded from her eyes as she remembered the expression on his face when he died. It was one of pure shock, and in that one moment, his mask was shattered, revealing a man who was bearing the weight of a unknown past and a determination of pacifation. When he had uttered her name, she felt her heart shatter into nothing but droplets of tears and when he fell, dead, she had given up all hope, all motivation, and all conviction to her faith.

'Yet you returned.' she thought as a watery smile graced her saddened features. 'Though it wasn't by your choice, you came back and in doing so, restored what I believed in. You didn't save me once Abel Nightroad, you saved me twice.'

He returned but as soon as he did, he just as quickly left. The last she saw of him was a few hours after the coronation. He smiled at her and embraced her before walking away. He didn't utter a single through the exchange but she saw the small glimmer of pride that was visible in his hooded eyes.

She had thought he would return but instead, he disappeared from the world, leaving no traces at all as to his whereabouts. She later learned that Ion, the Duke of Memphis also disappeared. They had left to hunt down Abel's other half, Cain, and by extension, all of Rosencruetz Orden.

Although strange killings throughout Europe had indeed happened, they were often a normal occurence as they have started even before the rise of the Vatican's power. She couldn't be for sure that it was truly his doing but time would most likely tell.

"My queen, it isn't safe to stand out in the rain. You might very well become ill." Esther turned from her gaze to see one of her servants standing in a stiff pose. "Thank you but I would like to stay here for the moment." The servant nodded before disappearing back into the castle.

Esther sighed and stared back into the rain. Another thing about this kingdom was paranoia of assassination. After the killings in the Empire, the people wouldn't trust normal, living servants to protect their queen. Instead, they created androids using similar designs from Father Tres and in doing so, they created servants completely devoted to their queen and having the skills to protect her when necessary. 'Honestly' she thought in slight irritation. 'They are far too scared of my death.' although she is grateful to them for protecting her with so much conviction, they seemed far too paranoid for their own good.

She suddenly remembered the expression on Abel's face when he had slapped her. It was set in a stone like expression that gave no cracks to pleading or disobedience. He had wanted her safe even though he knew she was perfectly capable of defending herself. 'Would you want these guards all around Father?' Silence. That was the answer that greeted her when she stared into the rain.

Slowly, she turned and began to head back into the castle. Her eyes were downcast and her beautiful features set into an expression of sadness and longing. "I am still waiting for you Father Abel." she looked into the rain one last time before departing into her castle. "I will always be on your side."

A/N: Well that's it. I might just continue this but as of now, it's a oneshot. It really depends on if I have time to continue it. So anyways... REVIEW!!!