Hiya! This is my new one about Chid.  Its called No man's Child. Awww that's sad.  :(  *Giggles insanely* I love Chid.  *cough* I plan on making this one long. I hope this is good enough…. I'll  finish the rest of it  in maybe a month or so, but I'll try to update more unlike, Heartache and Loss. Yeah I had actually written the new chapters in drama club and I left my notebook there, and what do you know no more chapters….  I'm sorry to any Allen lovers out there; I hope to god he doesn't sound too much like a dork. I almost shot myself for the letter to Allen. *Gags* For any of you who like Duke Fried, he's a main part of this, cos I love him… Oh if you don't like Allen there will be arguments later on will Chid telling Allen he's not his father.  Plus Eries hates him. Awww such loving people. Chid is gonna a Big part of this.. I don't plan on making this a lemon, ( I can't bring myself to write that) may be lime in one scene, cos lets face it, that's how Chid got here. Lots of Betrayal, Romance. ^_^ I happen to like this one a lot. If you don't oh well, If ya do then review. Hey that rhymes. So read on.

Okay none of the esca peeps belong to me. I'm to lazy to thank people. Sorry. Hey if you want anything added or any ideas feel welcome to tell me. Oh and Flames are welcome I laugh about them… okay never mind. ^_^

No Man's Child

Melody

 Mahad dal Freid stayed within his chambers staring at the ceiling. He was to be married tomorrow.The Princess of Asturia, Marlene Aston. He had heard rumors of the woman and her extraordinary beauty.  This was an arranged marriage that he didn't care for. Princess or not, he didn't even know her. They had never been allowed to see each other's face. The young Duke knew he would have to walk down that aisle tomorrow for the good of his country and his people.

He sat up in his bed, touching his palm to his freshly shaved face. What if she didn't like him? Walking to his mirror he took his crown and placed it upon his head. He was handsome for a twenty-eight year old. Dark eyes shining.  How old was this woman anyway? Twenty? Twenty-one?

Putting his fears aside, the duke promised his duchess, he'd love her no matter what.It was time to leave for Asturia. All his things had already been packed in his air ships. He picked up his wedding robes, a light creamy white tunic. His jeweled sash around the waist, and his father's saber held tightly in his hands. He smiled; he had a good feeling about Marlene Aston.

Taking the piece of paper from the servant's hand, the blond seventeen year old

read quickly; knowing it was from his Lover.

My Dearest Allen,

Meet with me tonight in the garden, before the feast. This may very well be our very last night together my love.

Marlene

Allen folded the piece of parchment, placing it within the hidden folds of his uniform. This would be their last night together and he couldn't bear to say good-bye to her. Somehow he would make this special for them both.

Marlene and her sisters stood in the dressing room. Marlene's handmaidens, finishing the stitching on her dress. 

She couldn't help her mind from wandering to her lover. The young Knight Caeli, her beloved Allen.

"Princess is this alright?"  The handmaiden asked fitting the sash along her waist, bringing the Marlene back to reality. . "It's not too tight is it?"

"Not at all, it's fine" she brushed her hand along the fine silk of her mother's dress. "Millerna darling, stop fidgeting!' Marlene gently slapped Millerna's hand away from her little dress.

"I hate dresses!" the ten year old snapped. Millerna had always been a bit of a tomboy since she was five. She seemed determined to shred the garment to pieces.

"I like dresses" Eries said admiring hers in the mirrior."Sister," stepping off the stool, Eries walked to her elder sister, taking her hand. "You will visit us won't you?"

Marlene nodded. Giving them both a hug. "I'll miss the two of you very much."

The three of them walked hand in hand down the hall, to the great dining room.

Allen stood tall waiting for Marlene at the door.

"Princess Marlene, may I have a word with you?" the young knight asked. Giving her a knowing glance and small smile.

"Eries dear you and Millerna go to lunch without me, tell father I'll be along shortly."

"But-"Eries tried to speak before being interrupted again.

"Go"

Eries knew exactly what was going on. She disliked the blond knight very much. They were always together, holding hands, kissing. The two had tried to keep their affair secret but Eries wasn't stupid she knew exactly what was happening.  Eries pulled Millerna into the hall without another word. She hated Allen Schezar.

Allen pulled Marlene into an empty room. He had missed her.

He bent and brushed his lips with hers.

"Hello" he said softly looking her in the eyes.

Marlene smiled returning his kiss only breaking away to look upon his face.

"Oh Allen, I don't think I can go through with this marriage." she said embracing him tightly.

Allen kissed her forehead. " Don't talk about that yet Marlene, we still have until tonight. Everything will work out, you'll see." He kissed her lips once more. "I love you Marlene." holding her just a bit tighter. He brought her palm to his lips placing small kisses here and there.

 The door opened. They broke away quickly as Eries entered the room.

"Eries" Marlene said startled, brushing out her dress. Allen only sighed moving to Marlene's far left. A knight Caeli wasn't supposed to speak with a princess alone.

"Father sent me" Eries replied "He wishes to have word with Sir Allen."

Okay that's where I'm going to leave off. Hahaha. Just wait until King Aston talks to Allen. The arrival of Mahad Dal. Allen drunk on his ass. The wedding… ahhahahahahah! I love this, I hope it was good enough.