"I will let you see her as long as you answer my question truthfully."
"Anything."
"Do you love her?"
"Yes… yes, I do love her."
That was the question the Ouroboros Queen had asked. The question that led Emery to meet Silva once more. That was also what made Emery agree to Silva's request.
****
Year 8220 of the Serpent
A glamorous festive was held in the Ouroboros Palace. Such a momentous event was supposed to be celebrated by the entirety of the Ouroboros Kingdom. However, the intricacies of the situation made it attended by a select dozen guests.
Nevertheless, it was still a beautiful one.
Fresh fragrant white and green flowers covered every side of the grand hall, which had been lavishly and beautifully decorated. The magnificent chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and the soft lighting they gave off created a warm and intimate atmosphere for those inside.
The guests of the event were seen arriving dressed in their finest attire. All of them eager to witness the upcoming ceremony. The union of the two.
Silva Ouroboros, looked breathtakingly beautiful in a vibrant green flowy dress that highlighted her shapely figure, contrasting perfectly with her silvery white hair, styled in a braided bun. Meanwhile, mesmerized by her appearance, standing before her was Emery Ambrose.
The young wolf could be seen standing at the altar in a dark green suit that accentuated his defined figure, his hair neatly pulled back to reveal his facial features. He seemed completely in awe of the girl's beauty as she looked at him with a beautiful smile.
A shaman stood between them to give blessings to the two as they repeated the words that were given to them.
"I vow to love and cherish you… you are now mine and I am yours forever."
Thunderous applause resounded throughout the hall as the two embraced each other after saying their vows.
It was a beautiful celebration of love, witnessed by the Ouroboros Queen, her royal family and friends.
When the ceremony was finally over, seeing Silva start to lose her balance, Emery swiftly caught her body. Then, he carried her in his arms as the two of them walked out of the hall, while being cheered by the audience.
It was a short ceremony, but the girl was very happy.
As she rested her cheek against Emery's chest, she whispered softly, "Thank you..."
It was time for her to return to her treatment. However, the girl refused and Emery couldn't bear to reprimand her when he heard her reason.
"Please let me rest by your side tonight…"
His heart was aching as he nodded his head, agreeing to her wish.
He entered the decorated bedroom, laid her on the soft silvery bed and laid down next to her. She replied with a weak but clearly happy smile.
With that, Emery spent the next few hours holding the girl tightly in his embrace. He could feel despair overwhelm him as he witnessed firsthand how her life force slowly dissipated.
As the sun rose and its light shone on the bed where the two of them were, the girl spoke her last words.
"I love you."
Tears fell down Emery's cheeks as the morning light sent her life away.
Silva Ouroboros… was no more.
****
The next day, a royal funeral was held, with the Ouroboros Princess' body buried among her ancestors.
Sorrow filled the air as many said their goodbyes.
As the loud sound of horns echoed through the air, Emery felt as if his heart was cut by multiple blades as he watched the exquisitely ornamented casket containing Silva's body be carried to its final resting place.
When it was all done, the Ouroboros Queen came to Emery and said, "There is nothing more for you here… Leave this place and never come back."
It was not just a request. It was an ultimatum.
One that was followed by guards forcibly taking Emery and his pack to their spaceship along with Annara.
While many were still gathering in the Ouroboros Royal Cemetery, Emery had already flown into the planet's atmosphere. Yet his gaze was still stuck on the ground below, staring in the direction where she was.
Countless memories of her flashed through his mind, of all the time they had spent together.
It was like a dream in passing, one that brought both joy and bitterness.
"Farewell."
****
Looking at the ship flying and getting smaller in the sky, a little girl was seen crying as she felt as if a large part of her was gone. Holding the arm of a man tightly, she said, "Father, are Auntie and Uncle leaving...?"
Stroking her head, the man softly spoke. "Yes, Shinta... They are gone."
"Will I ever see them again?"
There was a moment of silence before a sigh was heard, and the man's voice came through. "No, dear… You will not."
His mother, the Ouroboros Queen, approached the man as he was leaving the cemetery. The two of them made their way to the Ouroboros Royal Research Facility.
"What is it now, Bob?" Queen Ouroboros asked rather harshly, still affected by her recent loss.
Undeterred, the frog hybrid was excited as he broke the news.
"My Queen, I finally found the cure!"
However, those words made the man, Vizla furious.
"What are you saying now?! You are too late! My sister is gone!"
"No... No, my apologies… Excuse my carelessness." Bob turned towards Queen Ouroboros and said, "I mean your granddaughter, Princess Shinta... I have finally found a cure for her mutation."
This time, his words brightened the faces of both mother and son. Expressions of relief appeared on their faces.
"Silva gave her life for her daughter. She has passed away, but her legacy will live on."
The two looked at the data displayed on the screen.
[Shinta Ouroboros]
[Bloodline Genes - Kimoyin Wolf]
[Gene Classification - Mythical Bloodline]
[Bloodline Limit: Rank 8]
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Author note
It's been almost a year since I have questioned myself about this ending for Silva, I am sorry this is the final decision. I didn't explain the reasoning explicitly in hopes that you have found some foreshadowing about the reason for her sickness.
It was the result of her pregnancy, one that she already knew when she let Emery go from Ouroboros prison 5 years ago. She hid it from him then as Emery refused to join Ouroboros's faction. She hid it again because of the sickness to even ask her brother to adopt the child. Recently, when Emery said he could never consider a home other than Earth, Silva decided to finally bring the secret to her grave.
She was stubborn and in some way selfish, but she truly loved him.
Farewell Silva.
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