A/N: Alright, I won't delete it for now. But i wanna see some reviews! Oh and I'm going to dedicate this chapter to Eva4Aikka. YOU ROCK! if you want a pic of eva in wedding garb, drop me a pm
I dreamt I dwelt in marble halls
with vassals and serfs at my side,
and of all who assembled within those walls
that I was the hope and the pride.
I had riches all too great to count
and a high ancestral name.
But I also dreamt which pleased me most
that you loved me still the same,
that you loved me
you loved me still the same,
that you loved me
you loved me still the same.
I dreamt that suitors sought my hand,
that knights upon bended knee
and with vows no maiden's heart could withstand,
they pledged their faith to me.
And I dreamt that one of that noble host
came forth my hand to claim.
But I also dreamt which charmed me most
that you loved me still the same
that you loved me
you loved me still the same,
that you loved me
you loved me still the same.
(Identify this song and the next chapter is dedicated to you.)
Eva stared at herself in the mirror. She pulled at the dress, clearly uncomfortable with the fact that it was A DRESS. She hadn't worn one in years. "You look gorgeous." Dailina said behind her.
"Thanks," Eva mumbled.
"Nervous, Eva?"
"Nngn," She resoponded incoherently. "I don't think I can do this."
"If it is any help," Dailina whispered as she tightened the laces on Eva's top. "You already have."
"Then what is this ceremony for?"
"It's a formality. To be accepted into the royal family, you must do the ceremony in front of them." Dailina sighed.
"What's wrong?"
"Oh, nothing. It's just that Queen Nori will be there."
Eva was confused. "I thought you were Queen."
"No. The Queen was infertile after the birth of Aikka's older sister. She refused to come out of her room for 3 years. King Lao sought comfort with me, and thus was Aikka."
Eva turned around fast. "Then how is Aikka Prince?"
"The rules state that Aikka was a firstborn son and had claim to the throne, being of the King he was."
"So, what does that make you?"
Dailina smiled. "I am a Princess now, but I have no right to the throne. I rule alongside Nori until Aikka is of age. Then he will rule with his chosen Queen; you." Eva stared with watery eyes. "Dear child, this does not hurt my feelings. I rose much higher than I ever thought I would. I was a mere commoner. Now I am the mother of the most wonderful and couragous son a woman could ever wish for. You are one lucky lady, to have my son's intentions." Eva bit her lip and hugged Dailina. She was just like the mother Eva had lost. "Come now, the ceremony is soon."
"You're right." Eva pulled back and shook away her tears. She stuck a ribboned flower in her hair and smiled at her reflection.
"You're beautiful, my Queen."
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The entire royal family assembled at the Holy City. All they had to do was watch to see if it was true love. Eva emerged from under her tent, just as Aikka came out. They looked at each other, calm and quiet, but on the inside churning like the sea.
EVA'S POV
I knew what I had to do. But it still scared me so bad. The couple would dance for a sacred song, but if one mistepped...the wedding was null and void. I swallowed hard. I'd never danced before! It wasn't in my blood at all! How was I supposed to do this?!
Aikka looked at me with apprehensive eyes. He's as scared as I am... He took my hand, and I noticed he was shaking. He swallowed hard.
"Aikka, it's okay. I know how it works." Aikka nodded tensely. He was getting me nervous. Leading me to the floor, we stood in dance position. The music started, and we began to dance.
It was a few tinkling notes at the beginning, with some vocals. Then the singers voice glided in, soft and sweet. I stopped worring about timing. It was easy to follow Aikka in his steps. They came so naturally. "that you loved me, you loved me still the same, that you loved me, you loved me still the same." the voice seranaded. I closed my eyes, and just felt. The floor, the cool air across my skin, and most of all, Aikka's warm hands guiding me through the steps. The moment was beautiful and blissful...I wished it could last forever. But with a final bar of vocals, the song ended, and I was gazing into Aikka's cerulean eyes.
The crowd stood and cheered. A song with a tribal beat and harmonics came on and the royal family rushed forward to offer their congradulations. They all parted however to let one woman through. She had darker skin than Aikka and most of the others, and she was dressed all in gold.
"My dear, welcome to the Royal Family." I stumbled back a little in shock. So this was Queen Nori. "I must say, I am impressed that you performed the dance with such skill." That stung. That woman just implied that I didn't truely love Aikka! I hunched a little.
"Thank you. I'm glad to be here." I said as civilly as I could before yanking Aikka away. "That's it! How do you play music around here?"
"Ours is ambient," Aikka said. "Why?" With a frustrated groan, I pulled out my CD player. I go nowhere without it. Cranking up the sound, I clicked play and "4ever" by the Veronicas blasted from the speakers. Smiling at the shocked face of the Queen, I rolled my hips in a way that Don would have called...
"EVA! Stop being so scandalous!" Bingo. My father rushed up to me and grabbed my arm. "What do you think you are doing?!"
I laughed. "Can't you be happy for your newly wedded daughter?" Don's face softened and he smiled.
"At least change it to something tamer. For my sake." I rolled my eyes, but grinned and changed it to "Everywhere" by Michelle Branch, rocking with the beat. Aikka came behind me and held my hips, moving with me.
A wizened old man came up to us. Aikka bowed respectfully. "Hello, Princess." the man said.
"Eva, this is Arakashu, a holy man."
"Oh," I cursied as best I could. I felt my knee crack. "Pleased to meet you."
"I have come to give you your gift, Earth Princess." I looked up sharply. "Would you like it now?"
"Please," I said a little too desperatly.
"Very well."
AND HERE IT GOES! I want to see 10 reviews. bye!
