OK. This was a request by Nightfall2525, so I don't own the plot, I certainly don't own Oban. And the names are all from Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children so I don't own those either. Damn it, I don't own anything, do I? Please don't picture the people with the names as that look won't fit with these characters. Enough of that. Please enjoy.
Prince Aikka stood by the largest window of the palace, looking at a darkened, moonlit world. He was seventeen years old, of age to marry, and yet no woman had caught his eye. He heard his father come into the room behind him.
King Kadaj was in his mid-50s, with sparse black and white speckled hair and many wrinkles to his old face, but his blue eyes were still bright with intelligence. He was still taller than his con by a few inches with more of his bulk in his waist than his chest, as he was in his youth. His red and gold robes of state covered his black trousers, ending just above his black slippers. Aikka turned to face him.
"My son, the time to for you to marry has come." King Kadaj began. "Our personal army, the Crogs, have gone to five planets to select the most beautiful young female. They will be brought here and you will choose one of them to be your bride."
"Father," Aikka said. "I know it is for the best, there must be a line of succession, but I want to love my wife. I want our blood to want each other, they way yours and Mother's do."
"I was incredibly fortunate. Jenova was a duchess and a possible suitor. She was, and still is, beautiful and so strong; and you deserve a woman just as wonderful. But of all the nobles in the kingdom, not one has the blood. This is a last resort, Aikka. If your blood is at least attracted to one of the females, then perhaps your other half is from that planet.
"What does Mother think of this?" Aikka asked cautiously.
"She wants you to marry another Nourasian, to keep the bloodline pure." The king sighed. "But I have convinced her, this is the only way. We won't be here forever; we want to make sure you're ready."
"I understand, Father." Aikka replied, bowing. The king left, grateful his son understood. Aikka turned back to the outside. It was his favorite time, when the world was dark and his kingdom came to life. Perhaps, he thought, finding a wife won't be so bad. Maybe he could love someone.
King and Queen's Chambers:
In her cambers, the Queen was preparing for another night. Jenova was in her late 40s, her age showing in her shallow wrinkles and steel gray hair flowing down to her hips while she changed cloths. Her green eyes were alight with excitement at the thought of the new blood coming in a week. She slipped a dark blue gown with off the shoulder straps on and her maid pulled her hair into a braid, then into a strict knot on the back of her head. She applied make-up and blood red lipstick, and added diamond earrings and choker. Her look complimented her way as ruler and mother: Fair, but equally firm.
There was a knock at the door and the maid hurried to open it to reveal the King. He steeped across the threshold as the Queen stood. He bowed and she curtsied as they mutter the time honored greeting: "My lady wife." "My lord husband."
They straightened and embraced.
"How are you, my dear? Did you sleep well?" Kadaj asked looking worriedly at her.
"I'm fine, darling. I slept soundly, and you?" Jenova looked him over.
"I did as well. Come, we must meet with the counsel to make sure they know about the girls and their rooms are ready."
"I'm with you."
She linked her arms in the cork of his elbow as they left the room and went to the states room where the counsel sat waiting for them. They stood when the royal couple entered the room.
As the counsel met to discuss the girls, somewhere on 5 planets far away, five girls were stolen in the night by creatures that blend in with the shadows around them. Their names: Tifa of Midgar, Yuffie of Wutai, Molly of Earth, Marlene of Healin, and Aerith of Ancient. These five women have no idea what's happening, but they all know it can't possibly be good.
That's chappie one. As I said, don't think of the person or place from the movie because it won't fit my descriptions. I don't own anything and it annoys me so please make me happy and review. Thank you!