Chapter XXIV. (Epilogue)

In the throne room of the old railroad depot, was held yet another meeting of the Grand Council of the Elves. They were all excited for the significant diplomatic progress occurred in recent times with humans. Only a year and a half away, had succeeded in transforming the skepticism of men in sympathy. Some countries of the world were already intent on recognizing the rights of the people ended up in the dustbin of history. Over the years, would come even to have some territory for them. They knew that it would take decades, even centuries, but they were all optimistic about it, considering they had received a lot of support on the part of so many humans. Nuada, who by now had been proclaimed king, moved silently witnessed the exchange of views. Sitting on the throne with rapt and attentive, holding his hand to Selene, who sat next to it. After the meeting, the chamberlain approached Nuada to organize diplomatic meetings that the prince should have taken with the various heads of state, the remaining board members, however, were granting each other further for other meetings.

Lorcán, now an elf very consulted for his wisdom, was giving his provisions, before embracing his beautiful niece, who came to him cheerfully, "How is my beautiful queen?"

"Well, uncle. And tell me, how is my trustworthy counselor?"

"Just as well I hope that your pregnancy is going well!" he said with tenderness Lorcán.

"Good, is now in its third month!" she replied as she touched her belly slightly round. He thought aloud, saying, "I hope it's as good as his dad!"

"Even his mom is not bad!" answered Lorcán while stroked her head. Then, remembering a commitment, he said: "Now go, my dear, I must arrange a meeting with a German diplomat ... you know, those are very accurate ...".

"Okay. Take care, dear uncle.".

"I will do my best!" he smiled and leaving the throne room along with others who, like him, they walked toward the exit.

When Lorcan saluted Selene and walked away, Nuada approached his wife and encircled her waist, kissing her neck softly.

Selene let out a giggle in surprise, then turned to her husband and kissed him tenderly: "Today's meeting was longer than usual.".

"You're right, my love. But it was worth it.".

"Yeah, thanks to your idea we are now progressing just fine!" Selene said.

Nuada gave her another kiss to Selene, and whispered: "But the credit is also of my beloved wife. If you had not stolen the piece of the crown would never have come this far."

"You say? I do not believe. You've never been a bloodthirsty, at least not the way ..." laughed together softly.

"A little bit true ... You gave me the piece from a long time, but I have not met the crown ... I gradually regained confidence in diplomacy, and I put aside my pride.".

"Yes, you gained to hope ...".

"And to love!" he continued. Then he said: "What do you think of going to see our friends at the BPRD, in the next few days?"

"I would say that it's okay. I can not wait to go to find those little pests!"

"Yeah," said Nuada. "The children of Red and Liz are really adorable. Not to mention the daughter of Abraham and Nuala.".

"She is only two months old and he's already quite a temper ... I'm afraid to look she's a lot like his uncle ..." Selene said ironically.

"I hope not!" said the prince, laughing. Then, looking at the pregnant belly of his wife, he continued: "... and I hope that our little do not take from me ..."

"And why? You're Not so bad!"

"Well ... my pride, my anger and my stubbornness led me to hurt so many people, and I would not see my own temperament in our children ..."

Selene gave him a light kiss on the lips to stop it, "If you were to look like I would be proud! ... Then a furious temper can always return useful, if you manage it well, just as you did on several occasions." Selene rested her head on his shoulder.

After a while that they remained embraced, Selene asked to her husband: "Well! We decided what to do in the next few days, but what do we do now?"

"I got an idea ... I would!" promptly answered Nuada, taking her in his arms, and leading to their rooms. There they loved each other, renewing, as in every moment of their existence, their commitment to accept each other, together with the son who grew up inside Selene.