Aiolia Leo

“I’m a stranger in this world, so you can either refer to me as such, or just downright just call me Mercedes. While I can understand some people of royalty have to be treated like the royalty that they are, I don’t mind being treated as a fellow citizen. Actually, I prefer it that way rather then having a fancy title separate me from the people around me.“ 

That and while she was queen, she didn’t want to remember the whole being locked up inside her own kingdom. She loves to travel across the world, just like the allies she’s befriended along the way. It’s how she met Freud and the other heroes of the Mapleworld.

Though hearing that they could’ve considered her an enemy, Mercedes just tilted her head. “Then why didn’t you tell them the truth and tell them that I’m just someone who’s lost? I know being an elf is kind of rare to see, but I am not an enemy, right?”

As they were walking, Mercedes began to ponder about what she could do in the meantime. Though just talking to the man is alright with her.

“..So this goddess Athena you’ve mentioned…What is she like if I may ask? Will I get to meet her?“

Aiolia nodded as Mercedes requested to be only called by her name. She seems to be quite as humble as a person. He then looked back at the village that they left before and frowned. “Convincing them is not enough, and sometimes they can’t be trusted if you think they won’t try to harm you..” 

“Even though we call her as Athena, she is still a human like us. She is god’s vessel. Goddess Athena is a kind one. She does not easily raise her voice against people, and a rather timid as a person-and will definitely accept you to reside in our camp. Currently, she is busy preparing for the next warfare.”

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As soon they arrived in front of the Pope’s chamber, Aiolia requested for an audience with Athena. The door’s opened to reveal a purple-haired woman in a clean white dress, waiting for them to come in. Aiolia guided Mercedes to approach Athena.

Athena seems to be calm, her smile looks soft, and her gentle eyes observed them coming towards her. Aiolia kneels down and starts to speak. “Forgive me for the intrusion, I was outside of the village when I find this lady. Her name is Mercedes. She is lost; however, there’s more to the case.”

So they didn’t escape… However, they have gone far to the North and that was too far for any of the saints to chase them now. They were probably gone by now.

When Minerva looked at him, asking if he could give the woven sack to her so she could study and seal the fragments before it disappeared. He paused, still unsure if he should give it to this stranger he just met. He glanced over to Regulus who nodded at him.  If Regulus said to trust her, then he will have to trust her then. He gave the bag over to Minerva.

Aiolia looked at Kunikida, raising his eyebrows before he looked at Regulus. He seems to be clueless about Minerva. She is no stranger to Sanctuary but maybe Minerva and Kunikida never really meet each other. Minerva holds her breath, and she maintains a smile. Though her eyes look mad! Kunikida is lucky he is an ally. Minerva thanked him quietly before taking the bag with her. Without wasting much time, she paced towards Connor and Madeline and starts to talk with them.

Aiolia's eyes narrowed down as he still remembered his last battle against Peryton. His attacks are strong, and he is manipulative of the surrounding. It still upsets him until now even though they won. If they choose to chase now, they are heading towards the Underworld’s territory. But it is not enough with three of them alone. 

After a long time without seeing anyone trying to cross the Second House, Hasgard started thinking that would be it for the day. Another lonely day at the Sanctuary… At least everything is peaceful., he thought, sighing. 

To the sound of Aiolia’s voice, Hasgard smiled. Ah, finally someone to talk to! Despite his frightening appearance, Aldebaran loved a good conversation. Specially the long ones. 

- Some flowers? What an adorable way to say ‘thank you’, don’t you think? - He grabbed the bouquet very gently and smelled their perfume a little. - Red and white roses, uh? I bet they are from that lovely young lady from Rodorio… The one that likes Albafica, you know? - He laughed, touching very delicately the petals of the each flower. 

- Tell me Aiolia, how’s everything going? If I’m not bothering you, why don’t you stay for a chat and maybe a drink? - The invitation was very friendly and we has almost sure the young man would enjoy it. 

Aiolia was kind of glad that Hasgard looks peaceful after a while. To be honest, the taller man’s expression was refreshing after long pacing through countless soldiers with nothing but rugged and dull look. He is one of them. 

The brunette chuckled when. “Ah, yes...Lady Agasha.” He remembered her name as she was a frequent visitor in Sanctuary. “I assume they both liked each other.” He added but with a shrug.

Aiolia was walking through the Sanctuary temples to reach the Pope’s Chamber. In his hands, there are several written letters and a bouquet of fresh flowers. Become intermediate between the villagers and the Pope is something that he usually would do aside from training. The days aren’t any different if to be compared to his original timeline. He set his foot on the Taurus temple, and he noticed the tall figure standing in the distance.

Aiolia smiled before greeting him. “Hasgard. It’s good to see you here. Someone in the village wants me to hand this over to you.” He showed the flower bouquet. “I think they wanted to thank you for the previous mission.”

“…“ Mercedes would have just wore the robe herself, but this man Aiolla Leo just had to wrap her with the robe. Sheesh. Humans with their need to be quick.

“Ní Nollag mé i láthair, leathcheann….“ She whispered as she mumbled in a language her people would know a bit more, though after they were away, with the men left, it’s just her and Aiolla again. Now she actually could wore a robe like a robe.

“Who were those men..? Allies? Commoners?“ She asked as she looked at the direction of where those group of me were heading to.

“Though they seem to be looking for me..Either they’re hunting for elves like I…Or they’re just one of those men who are caught by an elf’s beauty. Can’t blame them if it’s the latter. A queen must represent the beauty of femininity after all.“ She just admitted herself that she’s queen and looks beautiful.

Though once she was informed about this goddess Athena, she tilted her head a tiny bit to the side. “That concludes and proves my suspicion… I’m definitely not in my world. We don’t even know someone as Athena. But if it’s the safe haven for people like me, then consider me, Mercedes, queen of Elluel, a visitor of her sanctuary.”

   Aiolia did hear her whisper, and her language isn’t something that he ever heard of. Strange. Leo Saint turned his attention towards her and sighed silently. “They are my allies. You don’t have to worry as long you follow my instruction and be at my side for the time being. Only that, they might have mistaken you for an enemy.”

   She is far from having a dark cosmos. However, there is something about her energy that Aiolia isn’t familiar with. That unalike cosmos and ethereal beauty alone could explain that she is not from the human world. So, she is a queen? That would be bad if more of Elluel beings looking out for their queen in the human world. Who knows people will do to them?

   “..Very well, may I call you Queen Mercedes? While you are in human world, I strongly advice you to keep yourself covered with the robe until we meet Lady Athena. Follow me.”

@siberianxbreaks​ said:

Hyoga had nearly wracked his brain trying to think of a decent birthday present for the Leo saint but in his own best interest of not spending countless hours at a dead end, Aiolia will have to settle for the box of chocolates being rudely pushed onto his arms. “So um...” Hands are shoved into the pockets of his jacket as he mumbles, avoiding his gaze. “Happy birthday.”

Aiolia was a little bit surprised with the unexpected gift coming from Hyoga. He finds it is cute for him to do so since he can imagine Hyoga isn’t the type that make heartfelt gesture like this. At least not on the surface. 

Aiolia was so happy to receive that box of chocolate, and he extends his arm to reach and ruffled the young man’s hair. 

@cursecloud​ said:

"aiolia," shaka calls out for his attention, offering him a curt bow. although the gesture is simple, the small smile on his face is genuine. "congratulations on your birthday."

@cursecloud​ said:

"i see someone is getting older today, eh?" milo teases playfully, the words followed by a chuckle as she reaches out a hand to ruffle through aiolia's hair, just like one would with a kid. "happy birthday, aiolia."

“!!”

Anonymous said:

Happy happy birthday,happy happy birthday toooo youu, Aiolia!! *Brings out a big vivid birthday cake with golden frosting, vanilla and chocolate layers and with a cute little lion on top.* I hope you enjoy this awesome cake I made for you!

@the-cherry-blossom-healer​ said:

"Happy birthday my Lia, after you're done want to get a little surprise with me~?" (Jin) //i had to ;3c he must say hbd to his husband~

@thesoaringaquila​ said:

"Happy Birthday, my lion." Kalli hugged him from behind and kissed his cheek before Claire and Igni came barreling to see which received a hug first. [lion boy deserves the best

@starlightofdream​ said:

"Happy BIrthday, Aiolia!" Regulus shouted as he jumped out behind from the wall he was hiding from. He gave him a present and it was a small painting of him and Aiolia. Regulus wasn't exactly a professional painter so he got a professional painter to paint this instead.

Aiolia was surprised to see Regulus here. He jumped out from his hiding, just like a cat wanting to pounce its prey! “Regulus? You became so good at hiding!-- What’s this?”