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"Yes, I remember now. However, due to my amnesia I didn't then. I didn't remember the war against Keros nor why I fought it. The truth is I was surprissed I was the one who invaded Keros. That's why it was important you two got married. I saw my loss of my memory a gift. I hated the person I was. I couldn't understand why I would want the war to continue. It didn't make sense. The amnesia was a second chance for me. To start all over. I hope you can forget the brother you had a few months ago. Because I've changed, Roran, and I want this peace to be realised." When saying this, he said the truth. He had changed due to the loss of his memory and he did want peace. Only, his past actions had made sure this wouldn't go easy. He had to end this. That's why it was s important to talk to Rico. To hear if Rico had made other plans or what he truly wanted. Rico had sworn loyalty to Xander and thus had to obey Xander's orders. For all he knew, Rico could be against this order to stop the peace, but was bount with his oath to Xander.

He'd rather didn't answer that question. If he lied, he felt he would betray Rico. If he told the truth, he would prove everything before was one big lie. Then again, how much longer could he keep the truth hidden.
"Well, during the war Rico never left my side. We fought along side each other. Even when I thought he left my side, he didn't. Then, I got the letter with the peace threaty. Meaning Keros was no longer our enemy. My men and Rico were, like me, frustrated. I had returned home and gave my men a few days off to cool down. I left Rico in charge. I tried to concince father, but this was useless. So, I send a letter to Rico ordering to retreat to Syra. When they all returned they calmed down a little bit. I had a word with them, trying to convince them the peace was for the best. Though, I don't know if they were convinced. I was still against the peace then. I had still left Rico in charge and told him to let them focus on something else. I myself tried to find out more about this peace threaty. During the peace Rico wasn't always on my side. He was a guard, one respected by my men. I wasn't the first time I left him in charge. Besides, during peace who's he going to protect me from?" Xander stood up, hoping this conversation was over. He had told Roran what he would want him to believe. Even if he didn't believe it, he wuouldn't find out what really happened. Even if he would torture Rico, he would never tell anything about the plans. He wouldn't tell Xander was involved. He would take all the blame. That's why Xander had to talk to Rico before anyone would decided to start asking him questions.
"Now I really would like talk to Rico. He's loyal to me, so he'll tell me anything. Then we'll have the answers we're looking for." Hating to act like he wasn't part of it, Xander had to think quick.
How to make sure Rico doesn't get the death penalty. I have to come up with something.

"Very well, then let's go." Now talking with Rico isn't going to be easy. If Roran would be there, then they couldn't talk openly. But at least they could talk, so that was positive.
He walked towards the door, opened it and looked back, "I'll see you at the gate."
When he left one of his men approached him.
"My lord, we have to talk."
Knowing what this would be about, Xander nodded and gestured the man to walk with him. They walked for a short while and when Xander believed it was save to talk he stopped and turned towards the man.
"With Rico caught, he ordered us to await your orders. The men were surprissed by the rather drastic change of plans. They are confused. What are the plans? How do you wish to continue?"
"First of all, stop all plans. Nobody continues. I'm going to leave for Keros and talk with Rico. After that, I'll return to talk to you all."
The man nodded and left to tell the army. Meanwhile Xander walked to the stables, got on a horse from one of the soldiers and awaited Roran at the gate.
"I really should get my own horse."

Vivian was herself very worried that her sister wasn't waking up, wondering if she should try to heal them. The strikers gave me this ability...Maybe I should somehow give it back? She wondered, heading to Amaya's room where she lay. Knocking on the door hesitantly, she couldn't help but straighten her skirts a little, habit she supposed. "Kaname? It's Vivian, I want to try something to help..." She called through the door, brushing her white hair back.

"Princess Vivan. Please don't try to strain yourself. You've already done pleanty to help. The queen just needs rest, I'm sure." Kaname told Vivan as she smiled tiredly and opened the door.

"I'm sure Queen Amaryllis will wake up soon and be just fine. Please your highness. You would not like to see your sister this way." Kaname sighed as she looked at Vivian.

"They are always in a mental connection. When they're ready, they'll both wake up." Kaname told her. Though she felt horrible about denying her entry to her own sister's room. "You're highness...I apoligize, but since she was young, Queen Amaryllis has given strict orders for only me and Vince to care for her in any state of injury...She doesn't want us to allow anyone else around." Kaname tried to explain to the younger princess.

Kaname sighed and shut the door, shaking her head as she looked back at her unconsious Queen. "Amaya, why do you do this to them?..." She muttered as she walked away from the door and back over to Amaya to give her some more medicine.