Meeting Anabelle Again

Vincent finished his explanation when Mina asks, "Do you think one of us will be chosen by one of those Ghosts?"

"Maybe we all are great warriors or mages," says Karliah as they looked at Vigilance for an answer.

"I can't tell you that. Every Ghost has its own Guardian. I was created for Vincent directly making me unique," says Vigilance as he couldn't answer that question.

"But most Guardians are people that died before," says Vigilance as they now looked at him confused.

"Dead People?" asks Vincent as Vigilance nods.

"Yes, they lose the memories of their past when they get reviv-," says Vigilance when Vincent walked out of the room.

"Did I say something wrong?" asks Vigilance not knowing why Vincent left that fast.

"He must be worried that someone will try to disturb our family. They are already in the afterlife enjoying Sovngarde or their own personal heaven. We would want that you Ghosts don't enter into the Highwind Mausoleum or you might enrage the sleeping dragon that you call your Guardian," says Kirvena as they all left the house so Vigilance can see where Vincent went.

They arrived at the Mausoleum which used to be Miraak's Temple. It is in the Northeast District of the new Highwind City and not outside the city as it used to be. The Northeast District is the Tempel District with a Tempel dedicated to all the Divines and Daedras that don't go against the Empire.

But there were also thirteen shrines placed around Solstheim which represent the thirteen gods which Vincent also worships. Vigilance sees that many dead people were buried inside the Mausoleum and his sensors were going off.

He knew that almost every one of them would be excellent to become a Guardian when Vincent was performing powerful magic which suddenly sealed the whole Mausoleum so no one could be revived from the dead.

He didn't want to see them rise from the dead only for them to not remember what they used to be. He would rather let them rest for all eternity and join them when he finally ascends to godhood with all their memories intact.

Soon the light faded for Vigilance who couldn't see it any longer when he asks, "What is going on? Why can't I see the light in them?"

"It's because Vincent sealed the bodies. If the Guardian would return with their memories intact he would have acted differently but since they come back with a clean slate he doesn't want his family members to forget who they used to be," says Serana as she was also behind Vincent's decision.

Soon Vincent regrouped with them and says, "They should rest in peace until we join them."

"That will be quite difficult for me," says Serana as Vincent kisses her.

"Don't worry you will join them as well even if I have to drag you with me," says Vincent as they leave the Mausoleum.

Vincent noticed that more people were inside since the last time he was there which makes him quite sad as some of them he couldn't meet personally or raise them personally.

"How is the orphanage in Velen doing?" asks Vincent as Karliah smiles at him.

"The Orphanage is quite big thanks for the children that lived in it. They all became well-known people. Some turned into knights others became adventures. They all donated money to the orphanage over the years making it bigger. Nowadays it is a school and an orphanage," says Karliah informing Vincent about the development of the Orphanage he founded in Velen.

"People send their children to learn there and the Black Mother is taking care of them," says Kirvena as Vincent smile hearing some good news.

"What about Anabelle and Graham?" asks Vincent as he wanted to know how they lived their lives while he was gone.

"Graham died quite a while ago but Anabelle is still under the livings," says Serana as Vincent was confused.

"She learned restoration magic from me why do you think she is still alive," says Anra as Vincent hugged her and lifted her from the ground.

"I need to meet her," says Vincent as he placed Anra back down.

"She lives in the Northwestern part of the city with her daughter and grandchildren. Well, only her daughter. The grandchildren are outside trying their luck as adventures," says Mina as she and Anra were keeping a close eye on that family branch with Karliah and Kirvena.

"Then let us go," says Vincent as they all walked since Vincent still wasn't accustomed to driving in a car.

Vincent always gets sick when he is inside a car like a seasick person on a ship. He would rather get Behemoth out of the stable and ride on it instead of using a car.

Chocobos are still used in the military besides autonomous tanks since they are more agile and powerful with their spells than the tanks that need to be mannered by legionaries sitting like ducks waiting for their death if they get surrounded.

They arrived at a two-story house when Vincent pushed the button beside the door. Soon a woman in her seventies opened the door and was surprised to see Vincent behind it with the others.

"Can I come in, child?" asks Vincent as the woman nods.

She couldn't even talk from the shock she got from seeing Vincent. She opened the door wide and everyone entered when she closes the door and recovers from the shock.

"What can I do for you, grandfather?" asks the woman as she heard from Vincent's return from the others.

"I came to see your mother. You must be her youngest. I am sorry that I wasn't there to see the birth of yours and that of your siblings," says Vincent as he petted her head as if she was a child.

"She is in her bedroom. It almost as if she knew that you would come today," says the woman as Vincent smiled at her.

"She was always an attentive person," says Vincent as he looks at his granddaughter with a warm smile.

She guides Vincent towards Anabelle's room where they find her reading a book while sitting on her bed. Her legs were covered by a blanket and Vincent could see that Anabelle was an old woman which lived her life to the fullest.

"Anabelle," says Vincent sad to have missed his daughter's life.

"Oh, uncle Godo, you came to visit me," says Anabelle as the women stayed outside to leave Vincent alone with Anabelle at first.

"No, not Godo," says Vincent sad as Anabelle suddenly realized that this voice wasn't Godo's.

"Father?" asks Anabelle in disbelief as Vincent walked over and gave her a warm hug while being careful to not harm his daughter out of sheer emotion by pressing her too hard in his arms.

"Yes, I have returned a year ago but I had to learn many things before I could leave the house again. Your brothers and sisters visited me when they found out," says Vincent informing Anabelle as he sat down beside Anabelle.

They were talking and Vincent was listening to every story Anabelle counted to him about her life and the lives of her children making Vincent smile while shedding some tears from missing all that.

He was told many things that he missed by his children over the last few weeks. He was sad that he missed that much time with his children but even sadder that he didn't get to know them better since he was absent.

"You should be sad about not being there. You gave all of us a chance that we all didn't take for granted. Graham became quite a warrior thanks to my mothers' disciplining him," says Anabelle with a smile as she might have missed her adoptive father but he returned before she died making her happy.

"What are you reading?" asks Vincent as Anabelle was quite into the book to not have realized it was him from the first word he spelled out.

"It is an old book, nothing interesting," says Anabelle as she hides the book but Vincent could read the cover before she could put it away.

It was a book that told Vincent's Biography which he didn't even write but was written by one of Vincent's descendants that was a bard.

"How about I tell you about my life for once since you have told me yours. It is better than reading about it. After all, I am yours for the whole day," says Vincent with a smile as Anabelle nods and Vincent told her about everything he has ever done leaving some parts out since he didn't want Anabelle to remember what happened.

Anabelle was happy to be able to spend time with Vincent as they talked until her mothers entered the room. They spend time with her as well until the sun was going down.

"It is time to leave. I hope to meet you again, daughter," says Vincent as he kissed her forehead.

"Thank you," whispers Anabelle into Vincent's ears making him feel sad again inside while he maintained his smile on his face so Anabelle could see him smile.

They leave the room as his granddaughter was carrying the dinner for Anabelle inside. Vincent kissed her forehead as well.

"Take care of your mother for me," says Vincent before leaving as his grandaughter nods.

They leave the house and the family returned home when Ciri asks, "Can we talk once we are at your house, it is something important?"

"Of course," says Vincent as he wasn't facing his wives or Ciri because he was crying.

He walked in front of them leaving them behind when Ciri noticed that Anra and some of the other women were crying as well with Karliah even losing her footing.

"What is going on?" asks Ciri as Azura looked at Ciri.

"You didn't notice it didn't you?" asks Azura as Ciri was confused.

"Anabelle had only one reason to stay alive and that was to meet with Vincent again to thank him. Now that she has done it...," says Yennefer knowing what Azura wanted to say.

She was sad as well but not as sad as Karliah who looked after Anabelle as if she was her own daughter. Azura walked over towards Karliah and helped her up.

"You mean that-," says Ciri not finishing her sentence when Azura nods.

"Yes, Anabelle was already near Arkay, and Arkay let her life because he didn't want to deny her wish. But now that is completed he will reward her with eternal rest in the realm she wants to enter," says Azura as Ciri was now pale.

She didn't know that they would be mourning the death of Anabelle just after meeting her. But Vincent knew that right away.

Anabelle was looking too weak to be alive by her own force. He thanked his brother for keeping her alive until now as he walked back home.