I forgot to add a disclaimer…so here it is!

Disclaimer: I do not own Last Exile of any of it characters. All I own is this story.

-Start Story-

-Claus’s profile-

The world has entered a state of peace and tranquility. The war is over.

Now there is no Disith.

There is no Anatoray.

And there is no guild.

As my dad once said, we are going to build a new world,

…Together…

-Sophia’s profile-

No one had believed it would happen.

Alex Row, Captain of the legendary Silvana, friend of Valca and Head, had perished by his own beloved ship’s guns. The news had spread like wildfire, but no one knew the real story. All they could think of was the loss of two of the biggest threats, Alex Row and Maestro Delphine. I know better. I know he is waiting. It all started with a promise…

-Flashback-

A young girl stood by a large olive tree, watching the clouds drift by.

‘I want to go there…’ she thought, ‘I want to soar in those vast skies. Be free like all people should…’

“Planning your escape?”

She gasped, spinning around to face her friend, Alex.

Alex smirked, looking up at the sky. “I know what you have been thinking about, Sophia. And I will make it come true. I will be a great captain, and you will be my first officer. We will soar the skies, be free, and you can forget about being a princess, someone else can be one instead.”

Sophia smiled, holding out her hand. “Do you promise, Alex?”

He nodded and took it. “Yes, Sophia. I promise. Soon, we will run away. Soon… we will be free.”

-End Flashback-

Somehow, I know. This is not the end.

I know my captain will return.

And soon…we will meet him again.

As I stand in front of his grave, I can’t help but smile. “We really were fearless back then, weren’t we, Alex?”

-Flashback-

“Where is he?”

Sophia sighed as she paced around her room, awaiting the return of her friend, and captain, Alex Row. He was supposed to be there by now…where could he have gone?

There was a small click as her door swung open, and in came Alex, carrying a small bag.

“Sorry I’m late,” he smiled, closing the door behind him. “I got caught in the market…look!” He handed her the bag.

She opened it and grinned. Inside was a package of berries, homegrown and plump with juices. Her parents didn’t like it when she ate things like that, so she could count on Alex to get her treats every once in awhile.

Alex smiled, seeing her reaction. “They are the last of them, homegrown from our farm. I hope you like them.”

“I love them!” she exclaimed, jumping up to hug him. A small blush spread across his cheeks from the contact.

“Anyway,” she said, sitting back on the bed again, “Have you been planning the escape?”

“You bet!” he smiled. “Here…I’ll show you…

‘Sophia, I promise you. We will make it.’

-End Flashback-

Sophia saluted, gazing fondly at the newly placed headrest.

“Please don’t ever forget, sir. I am now, and will always be your first officer.”

-End Story-

R.A.A: Next chapter…Promises to Keep.

Me: Stay tuned!!