*one year later*

"Dad, why are we here on our birthday?" Ronan asked as Ilyas led his family to a house in Scapt City.

"Armand said that he wanted to throw you two a birthday party," Ilyas replied as they approached a door. "So, you'll get to spend a day with your uncle."

"Hooray," Kadir muttered, getting elbowed in the ribs by Ilyas.

He knocked on the front door and an unknown voice was heard saying "I'll get it!" The door opened to reveal a light green-haired and green-eyed man holding a mixing bowl. His hair was pulled back into a ponytail and he wore a dark green apron over his clothes. A look of confusion passed over his face before he yelled into the house.

"Armand, I think it's for you!"

A crashing sound was heard, making the man wince, and soon Armand was standing next to the man. His orange hair was pulled up into a bun and there was a bit of flour coating his cheeks.

"What-" Kadir was cut off by Armand running forward and hugging Ilyas.

"Great to see you again, Ilyas!" Armand laughed before letting his step-brother go. He turned to Elin and Ronan and ruffled their hair. "And look at you two! Twelve already!" He turned to Kadir and his smile faded a little. "Kadir."

"Armand," Kadir replied. "I see domestic life is treating you well."

"Yeah, it is," Armand's smile became soft. "Three years have passed since Iona was almost destroyed, can you find it in your heart to at least become friends with me?"

"Wow, Salma was right," Kadir chuckled. "You have changed. Very well, Armand. I guess I can accept you as my step-brother-in-law." He held out his hand and Armand shook it. "Now then, who is this person."

"Ah, right, I almost forgot," Armand chuckled, placing an arm around the other man's shoulders. "Treyton, this is my step-brother Ilyas, his husband Kadir, and their children Elin and Ronan. Everyone, this is Treyton, my boyfriend."

"Way to go, Armand!" Ilyas laughed. "You finally got someone! It's nice to meet you, Treyton."

"It's nice to meet you all as well," Treyton replied. "We should head inside, I think the cake is almost done."

"Come on in, everyone," Armand commanded as they entered the house. "It's time to celebrate my niece and nephew's birthday!"

END