We Bloom in the Moonlight
Pairing: Ancient Rome x China
Rating: T for now…
Human names are used. I tried to do my research, but if something is wrong, TELL ME. :3 I also used Google Translate for the Chinese... so it's probably off. x.x YES, there will be a lemon, later on. The idea for this is one that I got while I was half-asleep one night, and honestly, this pairing needs more love~ It's one of my favorites, and just soooooooo sweet! w This little prologue really has nothing specific to the basic idea I had, but I felt I needed to give a little starter for it. ^-^ And yes, I stole Rome's human name from KitakLaw. I liked it. =w=
Lucius had been everywhere. There was hardly a place he HADN'T been. Some places he enjoyed more than others, and others he wasn't even welcome in. Those were the ones that were hardest to win over, but with a bit of time and his good looks, he managed fairly well.
As of now, he was in a place called China, a place he loved above all others. There was plenty of entertainment, things to do, people to see, and quite delicious food.
Night was falling in the village just as Lucius was arriving. The last of the children were returning to their homes for the night, and a few night animals had begun to come out. Various birdsongs rang through the crisp air, echoing out from their silhouetted trees that ran along the edge of the village, the darkness of the branches contrasting strongly against the deep orange sky.
After a long day of travel, his sore muscles couldn't take much more. He dropped his items in the dirt and plopped on the ground, leaning against a tree. He closed his eyes and let out a sigh, stretching his arms.
"Ah… nǐ shì shuí?" A light, feminine voice broke the silence from behind, and Lucius turned to see who it was.
There stood a petite young woman with light skin and dark hair tied up in a loose braid. She wore a brown robe held together with a red sash and a simple pair of sandals.
"O-oh, hello…" He quickly stood and picked up his things, facing her.
"Ah, a westerner…" She said quietly in quite a strong accent. She gave a soft smile and bowed. "I am Yuezheng Ling. And you are a traveler, I presume?"
"Si!" He nodded with a grin. "My name is Lucius Marius Aquila, emperor of Rome."
Her mouth opened a bit in surprise. "I see… welcome to Hyanguo village. Do you have a place to stay for the night?"
"No, not yet." He chuckled.
"Well, you're welcome to stay with my husband and I for as long as you need." She gave a soft grin.
"Ah, grazie!" He beamed and slung his bag over his shoulder, following her happily.
Once there, she slid the door open and invited him in. "Wo hui jiale, Longya!" She called, slipping her shoes off.
"Huanying huilai, qin'ai de." A smooth, deep voice resounded from the next room, and the man poked his head in.
Lucius kicked his sandals off as well, listening to them converse a bit in a tongue he didn't understand. The man then looked at him with a smile. "Welcome to our home; my name is Longya." He bowed. "We are honored to have you in our home, as the ruler of such a far-off land."
"Think nothing of it…" He chuckled, "I should be thanking you for your hospitality.
Longya and Lucius sat and made a bit of small talk, and Ling brought in a platter of tea. Lucius took a cup and sipped it slowly.
"So what business does an emperor have in our tiny village?" She asked curiously.
He gave a smile and set his cup down. "I'm simply passing through on my way to the capital. I'm meeting with the emperor about some trading issues."
"Impressive…" Longya smirked. "That should put our nations in better standing, right?"
"Si, it would." He nodded. "I hope to become great allies soon."
"That would be wonderful!" Ling cheered.
"Well, enough about me… tell me about yourself!" Lucius smiled.
"Longya is a fisherman," Ling commented. "And quite good at it. He makes plenty of money for us, and provides for the community as well."
"I bet you've even had some of my goods in your trade." Longya laughed.
"Perhaps." Lucius smirked, and gave a yawn. "Well, I better get some sleep… I've traveled all day, and have much business to attend to in the morning."
"Alright then, I'll show you to our extra bed." Ling stood and nodded. "Longya, dear, you should be going to bed soon too. It's getting late."
He nodded, and Ling showed Lucius to the guest room. It was small, but livable and cozy. "Grazie." He said with a smile, and she left.
He slipped into his white night robe and blew out the candle, settling into bed for the night, and fell fast asleep.