After they finished cleaning up the table and left the dish to the servants 

Dimitri and Edelgard decide to do something special as they entered the ballroom where it abandoned

Even so, the room glows beautifully with the moonlight thanks to the two large windows on each side and the smooth marble floor 

They started in the center of the room as they both stared at each and grip each other arms 

Rodrigue entered the room alongside a couple of musicians as they position themselves above the ballroom 

Dimitri nods towards Rodrigue as he starts to conduct the musicians to form some music

The musician formed a type of music that sounds like a wave of gentle yet elegant flow 

Both Dimitri and Edelgard smiled as they start to dance to the flow of the music with bright smiles on their faces just like their time at the ball 

Dedue stood to the side and watched with a smile on his face 

Meanwhile, Claude just watched them dance within the shadows as his face forms a smile

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Cornelia asked for the Dark Sniper and the Fallen Light to meet with her. They both agreed and met inside a room with a table at the center of the room 

The Dark Sniper and the Fallen Light are close together while Cornelia is across from them 

"Alright, now...can you let down your hoods Ashe Ubert and Marianne Von Edmund," Cornelia asked in a gentle like matter 

The Dark Sniper and the Fallen Light nods as they low their hoods 

"So, what do you want Cornelia?" Ashe asked as he sets his bow onto the table 

Cornelia smiled "Why it simple, I just what to know you a little better especially you Marianne...I still can't believe you managed switched to dark form of healing that quickly," Cornelia replied 

"Lord Chaos assisted me during our times together, she is a master of all kinds of magic," Marianne replied as she moves a bit closer towards Ashe 

Ashe nods in agreement 

Cornelia frowned for a moment "I see, so Lord Chaos has mastered all types of magic...is that correct?" 

"Yes, Lord Chaos taught me everything about Faith magic and the Dark magic," Marianne cast dark mend within her hands before snuffing it out  

"Lord Chaos said I should mainly focus on Bows and Crossbows," said Ashe as he picks up his bow which is made out of steel and has a pair of feathers below and above the arrow rest 

"Oh, I see Ashe...Chaos made you into a Sharpshooter, very wise of her," Cornelia started to chuckle 

Ashe frowned at Cornelia while Marianne just ignored the two 

He noticed Marianne is having trouble "Marianne, you don't have to stay here at longer...take a breather and finish your letter," said Ashe 

Marianne nods as she quickly leaves the room 

Cornelia watches her exit before turning her eyes back at Ashe "You have changed a lot Ashe Ubert...you were just a pure nice boy and now...you are a harsh and steadfast leader," 

Ashe sighed "My pure innocent me had already died within the depth of Faerghus...all it left is just my body," Ashe replied 

"I can understand, you poor boy, Lord Chaos has flavoured you greatly and even gave you a special bow...mind if you tell me its name?" Cornelia asked 

Ashe places the bow onto the table "Pascanion...the bow name is Pascanion forged by Chaos herself. She gave me this bow as a gift and thanks to this...my loyalty is secure for Lord chaos,"

 "Pascanion, it looks beautiful and well crafted. It even has feathers from a Phoenix...I am impressed," Cornelia examines the bow 

"The Phoenix feathers gave my arrows more power and allowed them to deal extra fire damage to my foes but the price for that power is..." Ashe sighed as he picks up his bow "The chance of backfire for the user," 

Cornelia moved her hand back from the bow "Oh my, a lot of power but for a price...so how does the backfire feel?" Cornelia asked 

Ashe examines her bow "This bow can burn my enemies to ashes but with the risk of me suffering the same fate," Ashe replied 

"Alright...you will just have to depend on luck and hope that you don't turn into worthless ash..just like your name," Cornelia giggled at Ashe 

He frowned at Cornelia "So...is that all?" Ashe asked as he stood up and picked up his bow 

Cornelia nods as she smiles "Yep...that all, see you later," Cornelia stood up and left the room followed by Ashe as they both split off 

Ashe looked back at Cornelia "Just you wait," muttered Ashe as he pulls his hood over his head 

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At the ballroom, Edelgard and Dimitri are continuing their dance as the music is about to end 

Edelgard is enjoying every single moment of this dance just by the look of her face "Shall we?" Edelgard asked 

Dimitri is also enjoying every single moment as he nods "We shall," Dimitri replied as he carried Edelgard up in the air before letting her down gently before performing their final act. They pull themselves closer and seal their vows once more 

Rodrigue, Dedue, Claude and the musicians fill the room with their joy of clapping as they slowly pull away 

Edelgard smiled as she chuckled a bit "That felt good," 

Dimitri smiled back at her as he also chuckled "Yea, indeed...now shall we sleep together?" 

She nods "Very smooth Dimitri, very smooth...yes, we shall," 

Both steady themselves as Rodrigue dismisses the musician for the night while Dedue exited out of the ballroom entirely 

Rodrigue looked at the couple with a smile on his face as he dismisses himself for the night while Claude waited within the shadows 

Dimitri and Edelgard held their hands as they headed towards Dimitri's rooms. Claude in the meanwhile sighed as he when towards one of the guest room 

The couple entered the room where a male and female servant holding a pair nightgowns were waiting for them "I guess, we have to get changed," Dimitri sighed 

Edelgard nods "Yea, this dress is starting to become uncomfortable," Edelgard replied as she grabbed the nightgown and when the behind the cover alongside the female servant to get changed 

Dimitri grabbed his nightgown as the male servant bowed before leaving. He when into the bathroom to get changed 

After that, they both stared at each other nightgown. Edelgard's nightgown is mostly coloured in blue with a bit of yellow on the sides. Dimitri's nightgown, on the other hand, is more black with a mix of grey 

The female servant grabbed the dress and the suit before leaving the room 

Edelgard and Dimitri slightly blush as they when to bed next to each other 

"This feels awkward doesn't it?" Edelgard chuckled at Dimitri 

"It does just remember that we aren't doing it until we are officially married," Dimitri replied as he sighs in return 

Edelgard pull the blanket up "We just have to wait, now good night Dimitri," 

"Good night El," He blows out of the candle before going to bed 

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Professor Byleth finished her figure of speech with Shamir who looks unfazed by her comments 

"...is this truly what you believe in?" Shamir asked as she sighed 

Byleth nods "Yes, without any doubt nor hesitation," Byleth replied in a calm voice  

Shamir closed her eyes and lean down as she stayed silent for a moment 

She just stared at Shamir as she leans back onto her chair 

"If it can't be avoided than..." Shamir opens her eyes "I do as you say," said Shamir as she stood up 

Byleth smiled "Thank you, Shamir, for listening," Byleth replied as Shamir exited out of her office 

She stood up and looked out of her window "Flames of Crimson bore a Knight who baths under the Azura Moon as the flames will consume the knight once more...no longer exist within the holy sister that shines brightly." she cast a heal within her hands  "A Bright Flower under the Azura Moon and Verdant Wind will rest alongside the Crimson Flower and will not bloom once more," muttered Byleth as she snuffs it out 

She places a sign that says 'busy' on it and locked the door before taking out a return stone and raised it above her head before warping away 

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Ashe and Marianne met secretly outside of their hideout and inside a forest with their hoods pull back 

"Marianne, are you alright?" Ashe asked with a concerned look on his face 

Marianne put the letter into her bag and nods "Yes...it just, my curse, it still exist within me," Marianne replied 

"Oh...I see, will the Golden Deer react to your reappearance kindly or...get very suspicious?" Ashe pulls out his bow and stared at the night sky 

"I don't know, they reported me as dead but...I am still worried about being labelled as a beast by the Church of Serios," Marianne cast a bit healing light within her hands 

Ashe pats Marianne on her back "I understand that feeling just reveal yourself to Claude," 

"I agree, Claude is the least risky, even though..." Marianne shook her head "Nevermind, are they continuing with the current plan?" Marianne asked

Ashe sighed and nods "Flayn is going to burn at the stake during the next moon by the reminding members of TWSITD with the assistance from the Empire Penal battalion lead by General Metodey," Ashe replied 

Marianne sighed "I can't believe we held Flayn for this long and now...we are going to burn her alive?" 

He nods "Lord Chaos can't keep holding her as a hostage any longer, Marianne...TWSITD is restless against her and they want revenge for their fallen brothers and sisters, so we didn't have much of a choice. Thankfully they are going to do some...special ritual before burning her to make sure that she doesn't active her divine power or something close to that,"

"I know that, but...will you..." Ashe raises his hand and shook his head 

"No, you don't have to worry about Mercedes, Lord Chaos strictly forbid it. You also don't have to worry about the Death Knight, Lord Chaos or me appearing near the ritual site, we aren't assisting them...but Cornelia herself will present alongside General Metodey so please...be careful," said Ashe as he lowers his hand 

"Ashe..." She sighed as she looks directly at Ashe "Please, just pray for me and hope that things go smoothly," said Marianne as she snuffs out of the healing light within her hands before pulls the hood over her head 

"Yea, by the way, Marianne..." Ashe tosses her a talisman "Here you will need this,"  

Marianne caught it and examines the Talisman "A Moonlight talisman?" 

"You will need it, to make sure that Cornelia doesn't spot you among your friends," Ashe replied in which Marianne bowed towards Ashe 

"Thank you...now, I must get going now," said Marianne as she ran into the forest itself while Ashe returns to the hideout 

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Yuri waited near the hideout until Chaos entered the scene 

"Your late, " Yuri frowned at Chaos as he twisted the dagger within his hands 

Chaos sighed "Not by much. Now did you enjoy your free time?" Chaos asked 

Yuri nods "Yep, but are we still doing to be part of that ritual?" Yuri asked 

Chaos nods "I am afraid so, they will tie all of you up to be sacrificed onto the altar,"

He sighed as Yuri looked at the night sky "...as expected but are you sure that they will be coming to our rescue because right now I have no plans of dying on an altar as a sacrifice," 

"I am for sure that they will come to the next moon to rescue Flayn," Chaos looked at the full moon 

"Beautiful isn't it...well it was a pleasure working with you Lord Chaos, Now can we get rid of these stupid collars?" Yuri asked as he points at the collar on his neck 

Chaos nods "Just don't tell the others, like what you did with the wolves and also...don't try to escape before the next moon otherwise the entire plan falls apart," She extends her foggy hand forward 

Yuri accepted Chaos hand as they both shook hands before entering the hideout with Yuri putting both of his hands behind his back while Chaos escorted him back to his room 

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Edelgard sudden woke up in the middle of night patting like an exhausted dog as her breathing became much heavier 

Dimitri woke up as he turned to face Edelgard with a concerned look on his face "El...are you alright?" Dimitri asked as he steadies himself 

She places her right hand over her face "Why...why? Why are you still haunting me?" muttered Edelgard 

He eyes when wide awake as he hugs Edelgard while patting her back "Edelgard, it fine...it just a dream... you aren't being haunted anymore," Dimitri whispered into Edelgard ear 

Edelgard pats as she slows down her breathing "I am sorry Dimitri...please forgive me, please!" she begged as she cries into Dimitri's shoulder 

Dimitri looked confused as he continues to pat into her back "What...what do you mean El?" he asked 

She soon slowly touches Dimitri's body than face before pushing herself back "I...please forget that embarrassing act Dimitri, I just had some...nightmares," said Edelgard in an awkward voice alongside her eyes don't match her mouth 

Dimitri just stared at Edelgard for a moment as he just nods before getting off of his bed and left the room without saying a single word 

Edelgard calmed herself as she lays herself again, trying to go back to sleep...at least until someone tapped her shoulder 

It was Dimitri with a glass of warm milk? Edelgard stood up straight as she stared at Dimitri who still has that concerned look on his face 

"El, drink this...it will help you sleep," Dimitri hands the glass of warm to Edelgard 

She carefully held it within her hands as she slowly takes a drink of the warm milk until the glass becomes empty 

"Better?" Dimitri asked in a single word 

Edelgard nods before going back to sleep 

Dimitri stared at Edelgard as he runs his fingers through her hair in a smooth like matter until she was finally asleep for good 

He picked up the empty glass and exited the room 

After that, he carefully tucks himself beside Edelgard before going to sleep himself 

(Ashe 'Personal' Bow: Pascanion: Range 1-2, 30 (35*) uses, 7 weight, 11 (13*) Might, 90 (100*) hits, 5 (10*) critical. Effect: Grant the user +6 Defence, 18% avoid, +10 (+12*) Fire Damage. Has a chance of backfiring against the user (50% - the user's Bow rank)) 

(Moonlight Talisman: Grant the user hide (can hide within a forest, woods, trees, and any other woodlands. Will be spotted if the user has Watchful or is within one space between the user.)