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"But, Bomani," Chione insisted. "You have worked so hard to build this life for our family. You're going to..." She stopped herself from saying that he was going to let everything go. He was right, what else can be done? Looking down at Anpu the baby began to move in his bundle, pining for attention from his parents. "He cannot be..." She said, then gave their baby a kiss on the forehead. "We'll see in time."

((Want to timeskip to when they arrive at the palace?))

Chione leaned into his embrace, also looking after Anpu. "Maybe...maybe we can return here." She murmured, closing her eyes. "Maybe, but I guess we are going to have to return..."

[[Four months later...((?))]]

In the covered carriage Chione held the baby who had begun to cry again. Holding his head she began to shush him, trying to comfort him by rocking him gently in her arms. She was in a gown similar to what she had worn before they had left her home; dressed as the Princess she used to be. They were almost there, it wouldn't be much longer before she walked the ivory halls of the Palace again.

"Here," Chione then lifted their son for Bomani to take. Anpu continued to cry, tears streaking down his face. "At least the journey was not that rough." Chione said.

The baby looked up, his crying beginning to cease. But, from the bundle came two small hands, reaching up to Bomani. Anpu opened and closed his hands, as if wanting to hold something. Chione, watching, couldn't help but smile, seeing father and son. She then returned her direction to the outside, and began looking around the city.

To her surprise, despite what the soldiers had told them, the city was under construction. It seemed as if the rebellion had started at the Palace and spilled out on the streets, resulting in destruction. The Marketplace was destroyed, businesses in disorder...

"Bomani..." Chione murmured, then drew the curtain and turned away. An overwhelming feeling of sadness washed over her. Her people...in ruins. "What...happened here...?" Looking down at her hand she saw the wedding band on her finger, and guilt was added to her emotions. While she was finding happiness, her people were suffering. What kind of Princess was she?

Chione then shook her head, deciding to push that away for now. At least, not in front of their son, though he was only an infant. "Was that a giggle, Anpu?" She cooed, kissing their child. Suddenly, the carriage came to a stop in front of the Palace, and the two were allowed to enter the Palace Compunds once more.

Chione stayed by his side as soldiers began to lead the way into the Palace, towards her father. "So...how are we going to tell my father about...?" She did not need to say more, but then referred to their son, which implied their union. At the same time she requested to hold their son, holding out her arms to receive Anpu.

Nodding, Chione held her son close. "Whatever happens, Bomani, know that I love you." She said softly so that only he could hear her. Who knew what lies ahead? For some reason, she had a hunch that this would not sit well. But, as she looked into his eyes she vowed to herself to at least keep her wedding vow.