Elysia Apocalypse, the descendant of Otto Apocalypse, smiled as she rested her face on her hands while looking at the young man before her. Dressed in her regular clothes, the young woman enjoyed the solemn time she shared with-

"Ely, don't you have better things to do?" Reinhardt Crozzo, the oldest of the Crozzo siblings asked as he looked at her. 

"Nope," she lied. She had some paperwork to do, but if she didn't then he'd find a way to make her go finish her work. "Do you hate me so much that you won't spend time with me?" A lie, but not completely. 

"I don't hate you... you're the only woman that talks to me," he said as he looked at her. 

She could feel the grin on her face as she hid it under her hands An idea formed in her mind as she leaned in. 

"What about the others?" Elysia asked, smiling at the pink-haired girl that just entered the room. Yae Rin, sister of Yae Sakura and Reinhardt's apprentice/student. "Kallen and Sakura-" 

"Don't even joke about that." Reinhardt coldly cut her off, a rarity but an understandable one. Seeing the way how Elysia slightly flinched, the young man sighed and lowered his clipboard. "sorry. Rin, can you take this to Marius?"

 "Sure, boss!" The young girl said with a smile and a salute as he ran ahead. Elysia hummed as she looked at him. 

"Stop that frown," Elysia said as she got on top of his desk once she heard the door close. "Stop working and spoil me!" Elysia said as she got on his lap with a grin. 

"Elysia... Just because we're in a political marriage does not mean you have to force yourself on me," he said. 

"Who said anything about force," Elysia said with a grin as she looked up at him. "But for shouting at me... Hmm~, I happen to be free tomorrow, and,"

"You want me to take you out?" Reinhardt asked. 

"Yup! No lie! I swear!" She said with a smile as she looked at him. 

"How did we end up here from being acquaintances?" Reinhardt asked with a smile. 

"Well, I was curious about the man that was all alone, bandaging himself," Elysia said with a fond smile as she pressed her face to his chest. "Best decision of my life," 

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A younger Reinhardt, around 17 years old, tiredly wrapped bandages around his wounds and used his mouth to hold the bandage roll as he secured them. 

"Do you need help?" hollow, lifeless dark eyes met with a pair of dishonest orbs. The young future lord of House Crozzo met the fair maiden of House Apocalypse. "Who the hell are you?" 

Stunned surprise covered Elysia's face. "How rude,"

"I don't talk to Liars," 

Elysia's eyes widened as she looked at him. 

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Timeskip

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Elysia was beautiful, able to effortlessly capture the attention of a lot of people without trying. It lead her to be bored with almost anything that she did not like... which was a few. Her co-idols knew it as well but her demeanor endeared her to them. 

That's why in the middle of a show, Elysia froze with her smile, one she only showed for her fans and the crowd. Her trained eyes picked apart the crowds and she saw Reve and Rex in the crowds. Her eyes widened as she saw him, dressed in a black suit over a red shirt,  

"Girls..." Elysia whispered to them as they huddled up to prepare. "I'm sorry but I'll be taking the spotlight," Elysia said with fire in her eyes as her eyes tore apart the crowd and focused on Reinhardt. The eldest Crozzo noticed her gaze and nodded at her. If that was not enough, she saw the banners her best friend's brothers made and heard how they cheered, 

"Huh? Elysia?" Kallen asked, confused at the change of attitude from the normally cheerful young woman that often let others harmonize with her. 

"What are you?" Sakura asked only for her to stop when she suddenly felt the entirety of what Elysia said. 

Her ethereal beauty captivated and charmed all those that watched her and before they continued their next routine, Elysia sent a wink towards Reinhardt and mouthed 'Watch me and Don't Blink,' in another language that they both knew. 

Once the music started, Elysia danced, moving with grace and intent as she sang, harmonizing her voice and dancing with the others with more passion and intent than before. She could not hold back, especially with him watching. 

In an instant, Elysia caught the eye of the crowd, yet for her and Reinhardt, they only saw each other. 

The oldest Crozzo smiled at the sight in front of her, watching intently as she danced. 

Doing a twirl, Elysia gave her friend a soft and tender smile, showing the pure joy she felt when dancing, especially when he watched. She did not care, she only saw him. She did not know how long it took but she stopped when the music was over, panting yet a beautiful smile was carved on her sweat-covered form as she focused her gaze on him. 

'Did you enjoy the show?' her smile asked as she looked at him, The subtle nod made her tiredness go away. 

In the dressing room, Elysia smiled as she hurriedly fixed herself. Forgoing the usual makeup she wore in favor of a more natural look with a small amount of lipstick and makeup, the Fair maiden of House Apocalypse nodded at her reflection. 

"So, what's with the sudden overtaking?" One of their co-members, Rita, asked with a smile. "You shined brightly, back there, milady." 

"Well... an unexpected guest was there," Elysia said with a smile, no hint of a lie present in her voice. "I have to go!" Elysia said, excited to see Reinhardt. The young woman rushed to exit the door and into the hallways. Trusting in her instinct, the young woman smiled as she found him. 

"Did you enjoy the show?" Elysia asked with a smile, hugging him tightly and uncaring if anyone can see them. 

"I'll admit... I did," he whispered as he gave her a smile. 

"Good," Elysia whispered as she smiled at him. Seeing her chance, Elysia smiled as she grabbed him by his tie. Pulling him close, Elysia gently pressed her lips on his, kissing him gently. 

Reinhardt, although surprised, kissed back and pulled away to catch some air. 

"So... I have tickets for an amusement park... wanna-" 

"If it's a date, then yes," Elysia said with a smile. 

Unaware that Rex gnawed on an apple with a blank look on his face as he handed Reve some money nor the fact that Kallen Kaslana's Reinhardt's childhood friend, saw everything with the other girls of their group.

"Finally," Rin said with a grin as she watched them kiss again by Sakura's side. The sudden information made Kallen drop her wallet in shock as she looked at Elysia and Reinhardt with a hollow look on her eyes.