It was early in the morning at Yuart castle when a letter reached a tired and crusty eyed Emery. He took a quick look and his face quickly turned into deep contemplation.

"Dammit, why of all times did they have to find them." In his hands was a letter from a diplomat from Palmes saying he found Ria's father and brother. They had been captured by the countries soldiers when they try to cross the border. They now lived in the city of Morsa working under a noble.

Emery's first thought was to not tell Yuuta and leave that matter for another time. Emery was about to go to war the last thing he needed was for Yuuta to leave and make him vulnerable. That line of thought didn't last long Emery almost wanted to hit himself for being so foolish.

(He's done so much for me for god's sake he saved me and my daughter and I want to take away his wife's happiness because I'm scared.)

His inner monologue was beating himself up pretty bad for his own cowardice. He decided to deliver the not personally it was the least he could do.

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Yuuta woke up early in the morning to the all so familiar sight of Ria snoring into his ear. He had only been gone for two days and he couldn't believe how much he missed this feeling. Slowly moving his fingers through her hair and down her naked back. His hand settled on her perfect ass giving it a small squeeze.

"Are you having fun my love" Ria whispered into his ear with a smile.

"Of course my love I could never lie to you." Yuuta retorted giving her a kiss.

"Sorry for waking you go back to sleep." Ria complied burying head into his neck.After a few more rubs and squeezes, Yuuta started drifting off again. Not long after there was a knock on the door.

(Ughhh Why now.)

Yuuta slipped out of bed trying to find his pants Ria curled up in the blanket covering her exposed skin.

Opening the door Emery was standing there with a half smile on his face. He motioned for Yuuta to come out into the hall. Following him, he shut the door behind him.

"What's this about Emery it's early and I'm tired?" Emery didn't say anything just handing the letter over to him letting him read it in silence.

Yuuta's mouth curled up into a smile as he read the letter this was the best gift that he could ever give Ria. Just thinking about her reaction made him feel like he was on cloud nine.

"I figure you would want to tell Ria yourse...." before he could finish Yuuta did something completely unexpected. He hugged Emery and not just a half-hearted one handed hug a full-on hug.

It felt awkward but yuuta didn't know how else to relay his gratitude. Releasing Emery he had a look of complete shock on his face.

"You have no idea how much this means to me Emery thank you seriously!"

"No need to thank me you have done tenfold for me. I could never repay you for saving Milly. Now go and tell Ria I know you're dying to."

Yuuta crashed into his door throwing it open. Ria let out a yelp as he dove into bed wrapping her up into kissed and hugs giggling at his pecks.

"What's wrong with you Yuuta calm down I'm not going anywhere." She said through her cute laughter.

Yuuta eventually calmed down now holding her in his arms barely able to control himself. Ria was rightfully confused she wasn't complaining just wondering what got into him. She always enjoyed when he held her like this it made her feel warm and safe like nothing else ever could.

"So Ria I'm about to tell you something but try not to turn on the waterworks ok," Yuuta said teasingly Ria furrowed her brow and pouted at him.

"You know I can't control it Yuuta it's not very nice to make fun of something I can't control," Ria bit back at him tears in her eyes.

"So you know I had Emery look for father and brother a while back." She instantly went stiff and goosebumps emerged making her shake.

"We found them in a neighboring country serving some nobl...." as if mirroring what happened to Emery, Ria tackled Yuuta with tears streaming down her face. Not even able to get out her words instead of turning into sobs.

She gripped so tight to Yuuta she started drawing blood not that he minded he was just happy she wasn't alone anymore he could tell how big a hole not having her family left. His eyes were getting a little moist as well the room was filled with a mix of sadness but mostly happiness. There was no better feeling for him than to make her happy.

"I figured after I take care of this dragon business we could take a trip and go visit them if you want and bring them back with us."Yuuta laid out his plans to her.

Ria finally eased up pulling back enough to look into his eyes." Of course, I want to go.... I don't know what to say Yuuta I never thought I would see them again. I thou.... I thought they were dead. Thank you.... I love you!! " Her bright smile filled the room. He couldn't help himself as he planted a kiss on her that lasted till they ran out of breath.

"I love you too."

It was a couple of hours till they came out of there room that day.

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Yuuta finally stepped outside the room with Ria following. They both had smiles they couldn't get rid of. They talked a lot.... among other things. Ria decided to go with Yuuta to handle the dragon since Rudon was on the border of Palmes, Morsa wasn't far away from the border so it seemed like the logical thing to do.

Grabbing Ria's hand they made there way back to Emery ready to announce their plans. Ria couldn't stop smiling not only was she going to see her family she was also going on an adventure with Yuuta for the first time. Her thoughts were exploding with excitement and nervousness. One thing was certain she didn't think she could love Yuuta anymore then she did right now.

Emery wasn't surprised to see them barge into the throne room. Milly was already informed and immediately rushed to give Ria a hug.

"I'm so happy for you Ria I can't wait to meet your family!" Ria couldn't help but think Milly was the cutest kid ever. It hadn't been long but Ria already treated her like a younger sister and Milly treated her like a big sister.

"Thank you, Milly, I'm very excited as well. I'm still shaking. Haha" Ria was truly so filled with happiness she was shaking. Yuuta put his arms around her and brought her close. She followed and wrapped her arms around him trying to contain her bubbly feelings.

"Emery, as you can probably guess, we're going to get Ria's family. On the way, I'm going to take care of the king's request. From what you told me yesterday you might need my assistance soon so I will frequently check in with space magic I can always come back if you need me. I will not leave you alone to fight this war I promise."

Emery felt relief wash over his body he knew that Yuuta was leaving and nothing was going to stop him. Luckily Yuuta was as loyal as he thought.

"I understand you must go and nothing is certain yet with that would be assassin in custody we might be able to end this without a single drop of blood other than the Kings." Emery motioned for a servant to being something to him it looked like a badge. The badge had a bird that was on fire engraved into it.

"This is yours Yuuta it's your new Sigil and your house banner show this to the border guards and you should get through without a problem." Yuuta happily accepted it thanking him.

"Well, I need to find Terra and Gildi before leaving so I'm going to take my leave with Ria." He quickly left the room not wanting to waste time. He sensed Gildi was still in her room so that was their first stop. After explaining the situation she was ready to go in seconds excited for the mission.

"You two wait here Terra should be about two days out from Referia so I think I' know where she made camp I'll retrieve her and will be on our way."

Yuuta felt bad for leaving her on the road when he could have picked her up already. He had made that cottage they spent the night in with May it was about two days out from Referia so he figured she would have made camp there last night.

Using a gate he made it the cottage and just as he expected he scared the shit out of Terra. She had been finishing her breakfast around the fire when he walked through an invisible door right next to her.

After about 5 seconds of intense screaming, she calmed down. For most of that Yuuta was laughing uncontrollably.

"Gaahahah you should have seen your face Terra I almost pissed myself laughing so hard." She didn't find it that amusing

"Yea Yea whatever laugh it up how did you do that anyway space magic right?"

Deciding to mess with her a little Yuuta created a small gate leading to just behind Terra he stuck his arm through putting it on her shoulder. Making her jump and scurry away with another yelp.

"Yep, I just learned not long ago pretty cool huh?" She just nodded her head already tired of him.

"Anyways sorry for leaving you out here I will explain later, for now, come with me I need you back in Yuart it's still your job to protect Ria."

"Of course my lord I will die for Lady Vermillion's life if it comes down to it." She quickly followed through the portal leading back to the castle.

"Man that feels weird I'm all tingly." Terra looked herself over making sure all her body parts stayed put where they should be.

After catching her up Yuuta decided to give something a try.

"Hey Gildi have you ever been to Rudon or anywhere close to there I want to try something."

Gildi though it over for a minute. "I think I have once passing through to go to Palmes why?"

"I was thinking if I pass my mana through your body you could open a gate to Rudon and save us a trip. What do you think?"

"Hmmm... it could work with your mana it's so potent I should have the juice to do it."

Deciding not to waste time Yuuta grabbed her shoulder and start imbuing his man into her. Her cheeks went pink and her body heated up. She could not describe the feeling it was like getting a full body hug in her blood. She shivered as it passed down her spine. It took her a few minutes to get used to the feeling.

"Gate" Yuuta and Gildi were surprised to see the gate had worked flawlessly and just like that their room looked adventure started in Rudon.