Claude woke up early in the morning as he stretches his arms.

"Ahh, the bright morning sun...well it the perfect time to make a delivery," said Claude as he opens his door and peeks around both corners before starting to make his move towards the Monastery front entrance where the market place where a couple of merchants is about to replace those who stayed earlier at the academy as they were packing up to leave. 

He when towards an eastern merchant with a hat who was loading his loot into his cart. The merchant turns towards Claude "Hmm? Umm....do you need something?" the Merchant asked

Claude smiles as he hands the letter towards the merchant and whispers "Please give this to the Hero of Daphnel, you should know what I am talking about," 

The Merchant took the letter without any question and nods.

"Of course sir, leave it to me," said the merchant as he tips his hat, he got up on his cart and started to leave. 

Claude started to look around and spotted a couple of Knights nearby 'I better hang out in the market place for a while to avoid suspicion...hmm well at least it gives me some time to prepare a gift for the Princess,' 

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Edelgard was tossing and turning "No....not them...they have nothing to do with this! Stop...stop!" she continued this way until she fell off of her bed laying onto the floor. 

Edelgard just frowns as she rubs her head, she took one long stare at the room as she picks herself up. She soon sighed until a noise of a knock came into her head. 

"Wh...who is it?" Edelgard asked with a fumbling voice 

"Edelgard...open the door, we need to talk," the voice of Dimitri flow into her head as she shakes her head for a moment before opening the door. 

"Prince Dimitri? I...of course, come in," Dimitri entered Edelgard's room before closing it.

"El...you had a nightmare didn't you?" Dimitri asked as his face grew concerned as he stared at Edelgard

Edelgard started directly as his face"...yes, it an embarrassment for my image...is it alright if you forgot everything about it?" Her face turns into a frown as she begins to slightly look away from Dimitri. Dimitri didn't respond for a moment as he continues to stare at Edelgard. "Dimitri is something wrong?"  

Dimitri shook his head "Oh...sorry El, it only you and me. You already told me your past but if you what to me forgot your weakness then I will," Dimitri pat on Edelgard right shoulder 

"Yes, thank you Dimitri...that kind of you, now can we shall we switch the topic?"  Edelgard slowly turn back around but is still facing away from Dimitri"It just really uncomfortable for me to talk about it,"

"Of course...umm...do you still remember the time when you taught me how to dance or...to more exact...do you still understand how to dance?" Dimitri asked in an awkward voice as Edelgard suddenly stared straightly at Dimitri with a confused look on her face.

"Huh? Why...yes, I still dance...even back then you when I started teaching you...you were quite..." She sighs "How do I say it....' New?'"

"I already know as you were quite strict about it during our dance lesson...about how I have to stop stepping on your foot and..." Edelgard raised her hand right in front of Dimitri as she looks down interrupting him 

 "Stop! I think I already explain why I got strict unless I am forgetting something, I got strict because you kept on fumbling all the time, also what does dancing have to do with the current topic?" Edelgard asked as her face is still showing confusion

"Oh that because...the ball is coming up and well...this might be embarrassing but is it alright if...if...can you make sure that I dance right! " said Dimitri as he started to blush slightly while slightly looking away at Edelgard who seems to be caught completely off guard

"Huh? This is a very unexpected Dimitri," Edelgard started to blush a bit "Very well...I accept your...strange offer," Edelgard extends her hand to Dimitri as they both stood face to face to each other. 

Dimitri however, just continued to stare at Edelgard. "Umm...Dimitri, are you alright?" Edelgard asked. Dimitri had a sudden pause before he started to speak again "Oh...sorry El, I just...spaced out for a moment, anyways shall we?" Dimitri asked as he took her hand as he pulled her closer. 

Edelgard face turned frowned for a moment but soon her face completely changed into happy as she smiles a bit but Dimitri notices something was within her eyes as it shows there a bit of sadness within her as they both started to dance. 

"Well you are starting off strong, it seems like you have improved greatly from last time," said Edelgard who seems to hint a bit of sadness within her voice as they continue to dance with a pattern. The same pattern during their time together in the Kingdom. This time, however, was more fluid and free-flowing as they twist and turn alongside a spin. Both of them started to smile a bit as they both stared at each with their right hand on their hip and left hand on their shoulder. Until they reached their finale as they both finished it off with a spin before embracing each other in a hug. Dimitri stared at Edelgard as she stared up towards Dimitri who was taller than her. They both stared at each other eyes as both of them are filled with sadness within them. Edelgard soon broke off and separated out of the hug

"Prince Dimitri, You have impressed me greatly and...." Edelgard suddenly stopped smiling and turned back to Dimitri for a moment before turning back around with a tear in her eye "Ne...Nevermind it nothing," 

Dimitri hesitated as he was about to extend his hand to Edelgard's shoulder but instead, he backed off with a silent tear in his eye

"Is there a chance that we can dance at the upcoming ball?" Dimitri asked as he stood back while Edelgard faced away from him

"Maybe so, if the wheel of fate isn't so cruel once more Dimitri, then I would gladly allow you to take my hand without any hesitation," said Edelgard as she extended her hand towards her dorm room window in which she falls to noticed that Dimitri had walked behind her and grabbed her hand. 

"Edelgard, it alright if you don't what to...we all have changed in the past couple of years, for better or worse. But tell me this El, is it really true that nothing would change your mind about this? Declaring war on the Church of Serios?" Dimitri asked in a smooth gentle voice. 

"You already know my answer, Dimitri, there is nothing you can do that will change my mind. Even if my arms and legs fail to the work...I would still find a way to push on," said Edelgard as she stares at the floor. Dimitri's mouth tightens itself as he backs off a bit before taking a deep breath

"Yes but for now...let us enjoy our time at Garreg Mach. In fact, it would be nice to smooth relations between the Kingdom and the Empire. The ball is giving us a chance, a chance for a dance between the Imperial Princess of the Adrestian Empire and The Holy Prince of Faerghus, it would benefit both sides. To the general audience, it would be just a normal dance between the two sides, the Empire and the Kingdom, a Prince and a Princess dancing in the halls and..." Dimitri stopped as Edelgard raised her hand right in front of Dimitri's face

"That is enough Dimitri, I haven't made my answer clear yet...just ask me during the ball then you will get my final answer," said Edelgard as she smiles a bit before turning back around

 "Thank you, El...that reminds me, we spend a lot of time talking to each other that we might be late for class," said Dimitri as he smiles a bit at Edelgard 

Edelgard smiles at Dimitri "Oh may," Her face, however, soon turned into a worried expression"Dimitri...I think it time that we reveal everything to Professor Byleth at once," Her voice was filled with worry and doubt

"...I agree, no more hiding...it time to reveal everything...it all or nothing," Both of them exited out of the dorm room.

Edelgard nods at Dimitri "I tell you once class ends...just don't keep us waiting," Dimitri replied with a nod as both of them split off as Edelgard when into her Professor Classroom and took the front seat as normal. However, this time...she was nearly the last student to arrive beside Linhardt and the worse part is...she late. However, Byleth didn't seem to mind and didn't even mark her as a late arrival on the attendant list. 

Besides that minor indicated, the lesson continued as normal as Professor Byleth talked about how to kill, how to effectively deal with armoured foes, and how to slay monsters.

As normal the professor ended the class by handing out assignments. 

"Ferdinand and Bernadetta on Stable duty, Edelgard and Hubert you be picking out weed in the courtyard and finally Petra and Caspar you be patrolling the skies, Class dismissed!" said Byleth

Linhardt of course quickly left the classroom and a couple of mins later Dorothea also left the classroom.

"Alright, Lady Bernadetta it time to do our duties!" said Ferdinand in a convincing voice as he dragged Bernadetta

 "Oh..do I really have to?" Bernadetta asked as she didn't bother to resist, unlike last time where she got in deep trouble for her behaviour

"The Professor has given us a task and it is our duty to complete that task,"

Bernadetta sighs "Oh, fine, I go just...stop dragging me." both Bernadetta and Ferdinand left the classroom without Ferdinand dragging her anymore 

Hubert looks disappointed and sighs in a deep breath "I can't bear the fact that you have been assigned to this meanless task," said Hubert 

Edelgard turns towards Hubert "I already told you Hubert don't make me say it again." Hubert just sighs and bows without saying a word. She turns back to her Professor and leans in next to her ear"Professor, do you mind if we can speak privately?" Edelgard whispered to Byleth

"Yes...we can, I will be staying here for a while," said Byleth as she crosses her arms

"Very well, I just wait until the rest of the Eagle leave," Edelgard nods towards Hubert 

"Then I will handle this task on my own Lady Edelgard, You don't need to spoil yourself on meanless task," Hubert bowed then leave the Classroom

"Oh...hey, we have been assigned...together," said Casper with a worried look on his face 

"I am gratefully to work with you," said Petra with an energic voice 

"Yea...gratefully...let get to work," Casper and Petra left with Petra closed the door behind her in which Edelgard quickly got into action

"Can we request the other house leaders to be here?" Edelgard asked in a quick voice

"Sure, I save you the trouble and search for them myself, just wait here," said Byleth as she got off her seat and headed towards the door where Dimitri was waiting outside. "Dimitri, Edelgard has requested your presents, just stay inside the classroom and I get Claude," Byleth heads towards the market place

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"Hmm...there must be an easier way to handle this....but there nothing coming into my mind," muttered Claude as he scratches his head. He at the market place in one of the corners as he closes his eyes

'I could try to sneak in some poison but...no they most likely notice it and even so they might have food tasters design to protect Rhea and the other Knights of Serios.' He fails to the noticed Byleth coming towards him as she when up to his face 

"Claude there you!" shouted Byleth as she waves her hand right in front of his face 

"Huh?" Claude opens his eyes to see Byleth right in front of him "Oh, what up Teach?" 

"Edelgard has asked for the presence of the house leaders to meet in the Black Eagles classroom," said Byleth her face is still emotionless but her eyes seems excited 

"Oh? It looks like the Princess has invited me...very well lead the way, Teach," said Claude as he smirks 

Professor Byleth and Claude both head towards the Black Eagles classroom. 

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Edelgard and Dimitri just sat apart from each as they both just stare at each other with Edelgard tapping her foot alongside Dimitri

"Edelgard...are you sure that this will work?" Dimitri asked, breaking the silences. 

"No...just as you said earlier...it all or nothing," said Edelgard as both of their face are filled with worry and doubt 

"I see...well then, let hope for the best," Dimitri just stares at the door 

"I hope so Prince Dimitri as I am placing my entire hand onto the Professor's feet," Edelgard joined in by Dimitri as she stares at the door until Claude arrives alongside the Professor who quickly locked the door behind her 

"Hey princess you invited me after all," said Claude as he slaps Edelgard right onto her back causing her to stumble forward a bit before regaining her balance

Edelgard gave Claude a dirty look and she just sighs "Claude this is not the time for fooling around!" 

"Whoa, whoa,  calm down princess it was just a light slap, anyways back on topic, have you told teach yet?" Claude asked as Dimitri and Edelgard shook their heads 

"Sorry but we haven't yet but...now is the time," said Dimitri as the three lords turn towards Professor Byleth 

Byleth just stared at the three who face still seem emotionless but within her eyes, she started to sparky. 

"My teacher, everyone...it is time to reveal everything and just the truth." Dimitri nods while Claude smirks even more  "We are planning to take down the Church of Serios and...I am requesting your aid, my teacher," said Edelgard as she extends her hand but without any hesitation, Byleth grabbed her hand as for the first time in history they saw a smile on her face as her eyes grow brighter than ever.