Unfrozen Celestials VIII The First Dragon II

"However if you truly wish for both my respect and approval you need not involve the gods in your own achievements, they do not care for such things and are even more careless than over-ambitious mortal men who topple everything pure in sight"

"Use my gifts and wear them and with pride, as you are my descendant, with time you may 'earn' my proper attention"

"However until that time I will only send you 'gifts' on your many birthdays and offer simple guidance, if truly followed then perhaps even more, as for you calling me 'mommy'.."

"I'm afraid it's due to my miscommunication that allowed such an instance to transpire so as with the clothing wear and 'say' such things with pride?"

Kassandra thoroughly explained causing the young prince's heart to then excitedly race before then being cut off causing Kassandra then continue further.

"If you wish to ask any number of questions or perhaps 'simple' guidance I mentioned before please do go ahead, I can spare a few moments, however, a few moments are all you're going to have, as for the insignia.."

"If it sparkles or perhaps even glows then if you truly wish to take even more you are free to.."

Kassandra confessed causing the young prince to then happily nod having both completely understood and agreed with everything she had told.

"I.. I love momm-mommy Kassandra! And I-I agree! I-I don't want help from the gods, I-I want to learn and earn it like mommy Kassandra! I-I want mommy Kassandra to be happy with Aurel.."

"Because I-I'm mommy's descendant! I.. I want guidance but only if mommy wants to, I-I don't want to disturb or embarrass mommy, I want to visit mommy when Aurel can!"

"An-And I only want gifts for my birthday if mommy wants to, mommy must be busy an-and I don't want to be a selfish bully! I-I'll send mommy letters if mommy wants, I-I just want to know mommy Kassandra"

"I don't want to use momm-you.. and I'll only call Kassandra 'mommy' if she wants, I'm sorry for being a bully, I'll send momm-you reparations? If Kassandra wants.."

The young prince honestly explained having immediately admired everything Kassandra both said and stood for the same way he admired his own mommy, Elfine, Kethryllia, and even daddy.

Subtly surprising Kassandra however she hid it in its entirety having thought the young prince was 'decently' adequate however only that, and even quite possibly lower making him only 'sufficient' in her eyes.

Despite having previously only given him attention due to his minor importance along with being one of her descendants, she was nevertheless quite strict herself meaning if you had gained one opportunity and ruin it you'd rarely get another.

Making her requirements above anyone else's the young prince knew that had to be strictly abided by.

However, in the young prince's case, he had barely only enough to be able to speak to her again despite his words being seen as the most basic requirement.

Having not expected more causing Kassandra to then knowingly nod as if that's what was already expected of him however since such a thing was now quite rare even among her children she now had only a tinge more of interest in him now.

"As it should be, you may 'still' call me 'mommy' freely as I had previously mentioned so do so with pride, the occasional letter not excluding the first one you have yet to send will also be quite adequate so do so freely"

"As for the gifts I both send them and do so 'freely', so you needn't think too much of it, as for the other bits about making 'me' happy along with not wanting to embarrass or disturb me you needn't take it to heart as well"

"And for the 'happy' bit you could easily do a number of things however only things I know so you'll be required to find such things out yourself and only yourself, and finally for the last two bits involving reparations and my previously offered simple advice"

"I believe for reparations, you'll now owe me four favors as for the simple advice I both offer it once more and do so freely so you needn't ask for a third time"

Kassandra thoroughly explained once more causing the young prince's to then adorably sparkle in sheer admiration before then being cut off.

"I have so very few moments left for you at this time, I'll be sure to send both another letter and scroll listing my own personal guidelines for my children now that it's considered obsolete by half of them"

"You needn't worry or feel pressured from such things, I wouldn't imagine you'd truly follow such strict guidelines yourself"

"However since it's your own personal wish how can I deny it, send me letters and memory crystals whenever you like and do so freely, if you wish for any more such 'talks' you need only look at your insignia"

"As for now, the moments have run out, I do wish you a happy birthday.. young Aurelius"

Kassandra added before then blinking causing the realistic screen to then quickly disappear and even return his used mana surprising him causing him to then excitedly nod.

Before then rushing back to the Library surprising everyone who had just exited.

Causing the young prince to then excitedly hug Marjorie causing both her and Vivian to then adorably smile.

After finally arriving in the royal dining room everyone had finished their planning resulting in a half-full dining table, Bradley, Aldra, Suna, Devyn, Scarlet, Rory, Mili, Annie, Amber, Molly, Mai Emilia, Kethryllia, Selphie, Bromley, and even Theodore and Mera.

Surprising the young prince causing him to then happily smile before then excitedly hugging them all without mercy including Noel, Iris, Stella, Marjorie, Octavia, Ayla, and Elisabet once more.

Before then finally taking a seat with Rory, Stella, and the others.

Causing everyone to then smile especially Aldra who couldn't help but giggle after realizing Noel made the young prince a mini her before then continuing her previous discussions.

Causing the young prince to then adorably hug Rory before then noticing something.

Causing Rory to then proudly smile before then being cut off causing Octavia to then playfully shake her head.

"Rory's a Highmage now you know! Even my precious little brother could sense it! I'm so proud of my 'little' sister 'you' know!"

Octavia playfully teased causing Rory to then adorably pout before then being cut off causing the young prince to then happily hug Rory even tighter.

"Ro-Rory's the best! I-I'm proud of Rory! I-I love 'big' sister Rory!"

The young prince happily exclaimed causing Rory to then proudly smile having trained with Elfine for quite a while to surpass the young prince causing Octavia to then helplessly nod.

"I'm honestly proud of all my siblings you know! Bu-But it's still unfortunate for my precious little brother who worked so hard just to not be able to use magic for two days because of that stupid limit breaker you know?"

"But Colin's right.. no magic without magic crystals! Don't want my little brother to get mana exhaustion you know!"

Octavia worriedly confessed with a worriedly protective expression surprising everyone causing Annie who had been reprimanded by her magic-obsessed little brother Colin to then helplessly smile before then being cut off.

"I'd imagine I could be a good substitute for magic crystals and potions quite well? Transferring mana is a simple matter especially if it's to assist my sweet prince"

Mera offered surprising Octavia before then nodding with approval causing Ayla to then shamelessly pout.

"M-Me too! B-But no dark magic! The queen of light won't allow it! On-Only normal mana and not that disgusting dark mana! De-Death to darknes-"

Ayla shamelessly proclaimed surprising everyone causing the young prince to then quickly put a piece of cutlet in her mouth causing her to then happily munch down and everyone to then giggle.

Causing Sura who had been missing during all of this to then finally arrives with her favorite cart!

Surprising the young prince causing everyone to then knowingly smile having had known of the first surprise causing Sura to then happily pull out a large chocolate cake causing Katie who hasn't appeared in quite a while to then finally appear as well.

Having sensed both Sura and her favorite cake of all things causing Sura to then adorably shake her head before then quickly cutting everyone a slice and using magic hands to deliver them all before then adorably hugging the young prince.

"Ever-Everyone needs energy today! S-So be sure to eat your desert o-or you'll hurt my feelings! A-As for Aurel.. happy birthday! I-I hope you have the best birthday ever! I-I'll be helping with your birthday cake tonight s-so I'll make it extra yummy!"

Sura adorably chimed in causing the young prince to then excitedly hug both Katie and Sura causing both then adorably smile.

"Su-Sura's the best! An-And Sura has the cutest horns! An-And tail! I-I missed Sura so much! And Katie too!"

The young prince adorably exclaimed causing Sura to then adorably kiss the young prince's forehead causing him to then happily smile all the while causing everyone else to then smile as well.

After both the adorable antics and breakfast Bradley had asked to be alone with the young prince especially since the last seven of his birthdays had been private and only a dozen people had the honor to join in resulting in Bradley worrying the young prince was afraid of crowds.

Especially crowds of tens of thousands and perhaps even crowds reaching to the hundred along with envoys from the majority of the celestial pact and other Elf Races not to mention even the gods, and many foreign powers.

Making the young prince's first public debut an impactful if not a little serious matter causing Bradley to then helplessly look for the right words before then remembering what his mother had said to him causing him to then reassuringly nod.

"My precious Aurel, this will be your first debut and 'open' birthday, because of this everyone's eyes will be on 'you' and we're even expecting tens of thousands of visits and counting making it now amount to nearly a hundred.."

"Because of this I fear you may lose yourself and even feel sick being near so many people, it could be said everyone wishes to meet you so if it 'ever' feels a bit overwhelming for you.."

Bradley worriedly explained causing the young prince to then adorably nod before then happily hugging Bradley causing him to then gently smile before then continuing.

"You need only ask me or your mother and we'll be there for you along with the others, today you have our full attention, with that you may have some negative attention, especially from the Elder Councils and their visiting members?"

"If they disturb your birthday and so openly no less I'll see fit they are punished be it Elf or Celestial! Now enough of this, your birthday debut will start in quite a bit so enjoy yourself!"

"I'll be by your side every step of the way! And maybe perhaps we could even do some exploring?"

Bradley happily reassured causing the young prince to then excitedly nod before then happily kissing Bradley's cheek before then remembering something.

Causing him to then excitedly whisper into Bradley's ear surprising him causing him to then excitedly nod as well.

"That would no doubt shock everyone! Not to mention everything else you mentioned? Aldra's going to be thrilled! Bu-But as you said you want to surprise everyone so I'll assist you with this Hanah!"

Bradley excitedly laughed causing the young prince to then proudly smile.

All the while after spending some time with the young prince and hearing his plans out both had soon returned to the others.

And prepared the young prince for his birthday; however, the young prince had told Aldra he planned on wearing a gifted dress to surprise everyone.

All the while keeping everything else a secret causing Aldra after noticing this to then happily nod.

And after the young prince had finished playing with the others for several hours leaving only an hour and a half before he officially celebrated his birthday with the world, both him and Bradley surprisingly visited Hanah in the Imperial Quarter.

Surprising Bradley even more shortly after going through the seal causing the young prince to then excitedly drag Bradley's hand to Hanah's door.

Before then gently knocking causing Hanah who had already prepared to surprise the young prince herself to then quickly be surprised herself.