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If years ago you'd been asked where you saw yourself in ten or so years. You would have said that you'd be back home in your world. Having returned to the life you'd left behind when dragged into a world full of magic and wonder. However that was far from the case if your current life said anything about it. Deep in a quiet, small village in the countryside of Twisted Wonderland. A small house resides within it, and it is a modest one. With a beautiful garden full of flowers within the front yard, large trees that surround the home and a vegetable garden in the backyard. On one of the vast trees that sit in this yard, a homemade swing is attached to one of its thick branches. A site used for the tiny resident that resides within this beautiful home. Vines cover the outside bricks of said building giving it character for the family inside.
Within this home, is filled with markings and proof of a place filled with love and warmth. Its walls having witnessed the family inside most important moments. From cozy nights snuggling by the fireplace in the living room, to emotional arguments and playful bickering to whispered words of either apologies or love. To the birth of the child that slowly begins to awaken in her room. Just down the hall from her parents that sleep closely to one another. The rays of the morning dawn slowly crawling into the bedroom where two figures lay peacefully. It's here that you with your beloved husband Silver sleep. His arms wrapped around you, warm and solid and comforting. You snuggle into his bare chest, the world of the living slowly beginning to bring you to join it. (E/C) hues slowly peek open as the gentle sunshine fills your shared room. Sleepily taking in the sight of Silver who's still asleep.
Now a bit more awake you truly process the man before you, taking in his features. Still handsome and beautiful just as he'd been during his school years. His face peaceful and changed, the years having matured him. Just as they'd done for you. You stare at him, eyes soft and fond. You felt him shift, as if he sensed your adoring stare. Gorgeous eyes slowly begin to open, reminding you of shimmering amethyst gems. Silver looks at you, a warm, sleepy smile coming onto his face. It's natural the way the two of you meet, your lips to his. A kiss full of warmth and affection despite just waking up exchanged between the two of you. You feel your heart flutter, and beneath your palm you feel his heart do the same. After a moment you both pull away, slightly breathless.
"Good morning love."
Your voice makes his eyes soften, and in a deep, sleepy voice he wishes you a good morning as well. The room is quiet, the two of you waking up a bit more, but the quiet doesn't last too long. The soft sounds of feet patterning on the floor draws closer to your room and soon the bedroom door opens. You and Silver look towards the doorway, catching sight of the last remaining member of your family. A little girl with beautiful silver locks and (E/C) hues peeks in, her round face wide awake and seeking both your husband and you. Her eyes land on the two of you, sparkling with that childish innocence and joy when she sees you're both awake. You start to sit up, Silver following your lead as your daughter toddles into the bedroom. Her chubby hands reaching for you two. You don't hesitate to reach back, grabbing her as soon as she's within reach. Earning a delighted giggle from the child.
"Good morning Aurora, my sweet little flower."
You cooed making her hug you, snuggling her little face against your chest.
"Morning mommy!"
Is the chiming response. You hear Silver huff slightly, playful. Aurora heard it, her head turning to look at him, before immediately making grabby hands at him.
"Daddy! Daddy! Morning daddy!"
She squealed as Silver took her from you. Settling her in between the two of you. Silver's expression becomes unbearably tender, much like how Lilia's gets when he recalls his sons and their childhoods. Pressing a big kiss on her cheek causing her to squirm and giggle.
"Good morning my darling starlight."
You watch the two, heart overflowing with love and happiness. Aurora's hand reached out and gripped your pjs, trying to pull you closer. You go with her willingly, causing her to get sandwiched between the two of you. Both of you hugging her tightly, one of her favorite things to do each morning. It wasn't long before the three of you finally crawled out of bed. Aurora held safely in Silver's arms as you get up to start heading downstairs with them to get started on breakfast. A start to another day with the two people you loved most in the world and who loved you back just as much. As breakfast brought life back into the house, the sounds of Silver's soft voice and Aurora's chiming laugh surrounding you, you can't help but think about the past. About that answer to that hypothetical question. Knowing that without a shadow of a doubt, that you'd never been more happy to be wrong. If it meant seeing your daughter's smile, and your husband's soft adoring stares that he saves only for you. It was more than worth it.
A house resides deep within a quiet village, now being filled with the sounds of the family inside awake. The love and warmth filling its halls as it had for years. And as it would for many years to come.