Hello! Look its the forth chapter! YAY! This one is much longer than the other's and just think after this chapter Chid will exist! Wait if you really think about that it's gross.... Ah who cares! The Allen fans will be happy about this. Oh and I'm sorry when I went over the other chapters I saw some mistakes sorry! But knowing that I'm so lazy, I choose not to fix them. Aahh, ya know. Seeing as vacation is over I have no clue when the next update will be but I'll try to do it soon. I hope you like reading this chapter! ^_^ This Chapter will probably piss you off Mystic moon Sorry! I wrote something to you in the end about you're chapter! Don't worry I plan on making Mahad dal and Allen fight! Awww its so much fun!

One night leads to everything

Melody

Mahad dal and Marlene had mingled with the guests that came to greet them, all of them offering their congratulations. Millerna and Eries greeted the younger guests. It had been a perfect night. When it was getting late the Duke walked over to Marlene. Surprisingly, he no longer felt awkward around her, finding himself more at ease.

"I'm glad I got to see you again," taking her hands and kissing them. Finding the courage, he pulled the princess into a hug, breathing in her scent. Marlene stared forward, a bit reluctant to return his loving gestures. The Duke brushed a long blond strand of her hair behind her ear whispering softly. "Till the morrow." Kissing her cheek.

Marlene could only blush. The Duke stared at her with those dark eyes. Knowing others would think it was stupid of him to believe after one day he had fallen for Marlene, but he truly loved her. He couldn't keep his mind off her. Everything about her was perfect, he never felt this way about any of the other women he had been with. He turned to look at her one more time before catching up with Voris, finding it difficult to stop smiling.

"Why sire!" Voris said his grin widening as he say Mahad dal love stricken. "I knew it was a perfect match! What do you think?"

"Ah" The duke said having to catch his breath, running a hand through his dark hair. He was at a loss for words. "I'm crazy about her Voris. I-I think I love her!"

"I knew it!" Overjoyed giving the Duke a hug, patting him on the back. "How do you think she feels for you?"

"For me? I-I don't know. What if she doesn't love me?" Throwing his hands in the air, beginning to pace.

"Now now, I've seen the two of you together. It seems she has those feelings for you as well, but remember sire, she is a woman. And trust me, not even plaktu can tell what they're thinking.

Mahad dal nodded taking in a large breath.

"Come, You should retire to you're chambers, its late and you have a big day ahead of you."

"You're right, thank you Voris."

"I'll prepare you're things for tomorrow, I'd like to stay awhile to see something first."

"Alright. See you in the morning."

Voris watched the young man walk inside to his chambers. He shook his head smiling. Remembering that he had wanted to visit the shrine next to the garden.

Mahad dal felt like he was walking on air as he went to his chambers. He would spend tomorrow telling Marlene how much he loved her. Pulling back the covers of his bed Mahad dal thought of how he would never have to sleep alone ever again. That made him blush, enough of that he though. When he returned to Freid with Marlene there would be a large ceremony for them, and then they'd get married there with fried's customs. He couldn't wait. He blew out the candles and closed his eyes. He'd dream of the princess.

Dressing quickly in her chamber, Marlene tried not to wake Merry or Sara, who slept in the room next to her. She crept down the hallways of the palace, only realizing she couldn't go out the door the guards were there. Then to her Luck Millerna came skipping out.

"Little princess! You're not allowed out at this hour. Where are your caretakers?" the guard asked her. Millerna only shrugged

This was the perfect distraction for Marlene; She tiptoed past the guard's out the door. Sighing, the Princess could not believe that she snuck out, It was so simple, and she'd have to speak with father about getting new security once she left. She hurried down the cobblestone path, Allen had been waiting for hours now, and she was desperate to see him.

Voris saw Princess Marlene run quickly down the path. He called out to her but she didn't hear. What was the Princess doing out at this hour and without an escort? It was a little strange. He'd follow her and escort her to where ever she was going.

"Allen!" Marlene cried. Running into his arms. "Oh I've missed you so!"

Allen held her tight; it felt like forever since he had touched her. "Marlene." whispering Allen kissed her tenderly on her lips. He pulled her closer to him. With that one kiss, Marlene Aston knew she could never love Mahad dal Freid, Allen would be the only man for her. When she began to think of being separated from Allen, she began to cry.

Brushing his lips with hers Allen felt a tear on his neck, breaking away, only to see the woman he held in his arms cry.

"Marlene...What's wrong princess?"

She turned her head ashamed to cry in front of him. This was just as hard for him as it was for her, This was the last time she would ever be with Allen, she shouldn't be crying. Sighing Marlene managed to reply to her love. "I can't do it Allen, I can't marry the duke... but if I don't then father will send you away and I can't stand for that to happen."

Marlene sobbed louder.

"Marlene...love...Don't cry...please." Turning her around, Allen placed his arm around her waist. Gently positioning his forehead on hers. "It'll be alright... you'll see." This was the hardest thing Allen would have to say, but for her own good he would tell her to marry the duke. "Trust me. As much as I love you Marlene... You have to do this. Please do this for yourself; think of Asturia and your people. The best thing that you could do for them is to Marry Duke Fried. But don't ever think that it'll never change the way I feel for you." He cupped her chin and looked into her eyes. "I love you Marlene."

Pulling her into his embrace he kissed her tears away, then kissed her passionately.

"I love you too." Feeling her heart breaking she knew it must be done, but for now she would share her night with Allen. She held him tightly returning the kiss with all her heart. Allen broke away his hair falling across his eye, carelessly. He found it hard for him to breathe. Then giving Marlene a small smile, he kissed her again, laying her down upon the soft grass. Marlene wrapped her arms around his neck, knowing he was her true love. This would be their last night together, and they would share it the only way that they could.

Voris had lost track of the princess. Where could she have gone? It was getting late and he was sure that she could take care of herself. Sighing, he turned around and went back to the castle.

Allen held Marlene's sleeping form close to him, wishing that he could spend eternity with her. He would never love another woman like he loved Marlene, ever. He placed a light kiss on her neck. Marline's eyelids fluttered. She had had the most amazing dream, only when she opened her eyes, she found it was not a dream but reality.

"Time to get up" Allen said softly to her.

Marlene and Allen dressed then walked back to the castle hand in hand. Allen Pulled Marlene deep into his arms, holding her closely.

"I love you." He whispered kissing her forehead.

Smiling Marlene echoed his response. "I love you." She pulled away, Allen still holding her hand tightly, giving it a gentle squeeze, he let her go, and she crept quietly into the castle.

Ahahaha! Chid exists! Hooray! Oh to Mystic Moon, Marlene is 21 and Allen 17. Isn't that disgusting? Ewwie! ^_^ I'll update as soon as I can! The wedding will be next! Byez! I'm so happy you like it!