Saving the Romanov family #18

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Copenhagen, December 1918

We were given shelter in Amalienborg, home of the Danish royal family. The Romanovs were jubilant, especially when they were informed there's a Russian Orthodox Church nearby. Over the next few days, the refugees began to go their separate ways. The Konstantinovich and Alexandrovich families left for Stockholm on the invitation of the Swedish queen while others went to France and England.

Our mission was finally complete. Where the Romanov family go from here is up to them. I advised Nicholas and Alexandra to avoid politics and not respond to any more letters from purported monarchists. Writing their memoirs for posterity is enough. It won't stop the Soviets from demonizing the Romanovs, but at least they'll get to tell their side of the story, something they were never given the chance to do in my time. Above all, I urged against ever going back to Russia, otherwise our efforts were for nothing. Their only responsibility now is to their five children.

The Professor met the Romanov family with a bountiful supply of clotting factor for Alexei. He was careful not to say anything about the future. The grand duchesses were sorry to see us go. They cannot thank us enough for all that we've done for them. There was no royal ball and no formal ceremony, just an icon and a Faberge egg for each of us from the Romanov family as farewell gifts. This was a covert rescue and we wish to remain a secret. If anyone asked the Romanovs about their escape from Russia, they'll deny any participation or even knowledge of our existence.

The five of us left the palace at nightfall to find a secluded location to return to the present. We didn't inform the Romanovs we were leaving. Tatiana discovered our departure and caught up with us. She handed me a photo album with her monogram on the cover, then slowly leaned forward to kiss me before running back to the palace. She never said a word.

We set out to rescue seven Romanovs and ended up saving the lives of over 40 people. The Professor was pleased with the mission's outcome, though he believes we should've killed Yurovsky. He can't be certain what the present will be like. If we return to our timeline where the Romanovs were murdered, I'll visit their graves at the Peter and Paul Cathedral to pay my respects. If it's a parallel universe affected by our actions, I'll still visit their graves and locate their descendents, if there are any.

No matter what happens, I cannot deny that this has been an incredible journey. It wasn't just the time travel, the rescues or having the upper hand over the regicides. It was Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia. They were my greatest adventure.