hello! I'm glad you still want to read my story! here's part ten! the lst part is a little steamy... and in this part, much kissing in the beginning! anyway, hope you'll enjoy reading!

Bitter Farewell

Yamato opened his eyes slowly and yawned. Once accustomed to the dark, he smiled and hugged the person beside him tightly. She smiled and continued her sleep, feeling comfortable under the warmth of his body.

Yamato smiled and kissed her flower-scented hair. Their right hands are interlaced together all through out the night. It was about 2 in the morning and it was still dark outside. He sat up, unlocking their hands and replacing it with his left hand. He placed his right arm under his head and stared on the ceiling.

Last night was beautiful. He made her happy, and she also. He felt love purely from her and no one could ever stop their love now.

We'll be together forever

He smiled at his thought and lingered his eyes on his princess. The sheet covered her nude body, only revealing her sleek and bare shoulders. She was the most beautiful thing that ever came to his life and he would never let her go. Then, he closed his eyes and thought of their future. They'll have kids, they'll be happythey'll be forever.

The war against Celetites

His eyes opened fast. He had forgotten about the war. He was too occupied with Sora that he had forgotten about the war. He cast a look on Sora. Should he tell her now?

What if she stops me?

He wanted to serve the kingdom of Tarben. If his life were included in it, he would gladly give it up for Tarben. But when Sora stepped into his life, his own life became more colorful and it already has meaning.

I have to tell her

Sora stirred in her sleep and she faced Yamato. She was still asleep and her smile never faded. Yamato felt guilty. He shouldn't have had made love to her. But then, it proved that they love each other.

"Yamato" she murmured in her sleep.

Yamato leaned close to her and kissed her forehead. "Yes, my love?"

Sora's eyes fluttered open and she snuggled closer to him. "Do you regret last night?" she asked quietly.

Yamato shook his head and smiled. "NoI loved it."

Sora stared at her knight and smiled sweetly. "I love you, Sir Yamato Ishida."

"And I love you, sweet princess" Yamato replied, pulling her hand and giving it a kiss. Knowing that she loves him was everything for Yamato. She darted her eyes close and went to sleep again.

Somehow, he couldn't find the courage to say it to her.

He removed their locked hands and he roved his eyes around her room. Finally, he saw a quill and pieces of tattered papers. He grasped the papers and faced the small table. He dabbed the quill in the ink and wrote something down.

After a few minutes, he folded the piece of paper and settled it down beside the quill and ink. He looked back at Sora and hugged her.

Surprised, Sora turned to him and they were looking into each other's eyes. His eyes looked confused and watery. Somehow, she felt something was wrong.

She reached out her hand and knitted her eyebrows. "Something wrong?"

He just shook his head and brought their lips together. His kiss was different that moment. It was soft and sweet, not the kiss that he used last night, which was hungry and passionate. She pulled him closer and opened her lips for him. His tongue entered her mouth and lavished it, making her moan softly. He tasted every corner of her mouth and murmured her name all over again. He drew back and trailed small kisses on her jaw line, down to her neck. He stopped the kisses and she felt his chin on her shoulder.

"Yama"

"I shouldn't take this too farwe just made love last night" he whispered by her ear, his breath tickled her skin. She nodded her head and tipped his face towards her. "Are you not telling me something?" Sora asked, gazing at his ocean eyes that was lost for a moment.

There's a war coming and I'll participate his mind said, but the words won't form in his mouth. He cupped her face and rested his forehead on her own. "May I visit my mother, Sora?"

Sora blinked back and nodded her head, smiling. "I should have known I'm taking much of your time."

"It's not that. I have to tell her something important, and that includes our relationship."

Sora gave him a small kiss and lied back underneath the covers again, yawning also. "Yes. I'll see you in the morning, Yamato" she said, closing her eyes.

Yamato blinked back the tears, then kissed Sora again. He locked their hands together and he smiled sadly. "You have no idea how much I'll miss your kiss" he whispered against his ear. He was lying on top of her and she could see and hear sadness in him. "Yamato"

He looked down on her and eyed her face. He reached out his hand and skimmed his hand on her cheek. "I love you so much, Sora."

He smiled and kissed each of her eyes close and moved away from her. "I need to go now" he said quietly and dressed up. She wanted to reach out to him and plead that he should stay, but they spent too much time together.

"I'll see you later Yamato" she called and resumed her sleep. After dressing, Yamato turned his head to Sora, who has her back facing him. "Goodbye princess" he whispered and with one last look at Sora and his letter on the small table, he left quietly.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

After a few minutes, the door opened slowly and a woman appeared. Her blue eyes widened in surprise and she stepped back so the person could come inside.

"Yamatowhat are you doing here?"

He closed the door and followed her mother to the kitchen. "I need to tell you something mother" he started.

Her mother sat down across from him and smiled at her son. "Is this about the princess?" Yamato smiled a little and nodded his head.

"I know now that I love her, mother."

They stared at each other for a while, then her mother spoke. "I'm glad you love each other. What's troubling your mind?"

Yamato sighed and placed his hands on the table and took a deep breath. "Mother, the king told us that" he stopped for a moment and looked at his puzzled mother.

"We're going to have a battle against Celetites" he finished.

"I" His mother doesn't know what to say. There's a warand that meant her eldest son would be there, risking his life

She choked and blinked back the tears forming in her eyes. "When will it start?"

"Later this morning"

She has to be strong for Yamato. She smiled and stood up, hugging her son. "I'm proud of you. Butdo return home safeand sound" she said, crying. Yamato hugged her mother back and smiled.

"Take care of yourself mother" he whispered.

She slapped his head gently and tried to laugh. "Don't sound like you'll not return! I know you will"

Yamato's tears flowed down and hugged her mother as if it'll be the last time he'll hug her. "I'll try to, motherI'll try to come home"

The chirping of birds echoed in her room and the sunlight came crawling on her bed. She squinted her eyes shut for a while then the image of her knight appeared.

She smiled and sat up, stretching her arms in the air. He could be out there right now, waiting for her.

I wonder what his mother thinks of our relationship?

She thought as she moved out of her bed. She was about to open her closet door when she heard the clashing of swords. Puzzled, she moved to the window and looked down on the ground.

She could see the knights already armored and the horses were all saddled up. Are they training? No, they couldn't be since they're all armored. She stiffened.

Could it be there's a war?

The thought scared her, but calmed herself. If there is even a war, Yamato or her father would notify her of it. She didn't know why, but she could feel herself getting cold.

After quickly dressing up, she was about to go outside when a piece of note caught her attention. It was on her small table. She walked towards it and opened the note.

The smile on her face slowly faltered and her eyes widened in fear. "Dear Lord" she whispered, not realizing that she let go of the note. She opened her door and ran outside, Yamato's words circling her mind.

Princess,
If you must know, you have made me the happiest man last night and up till now. I love you ever so much and I wish that I'll be with you until my last breath.

Sora wiped away her tears and rounded the corners, hoping to find Yamato among the armored knights. Why?Why?

But I believe that my wish would not come true. Your father notified us of a war against Celetites. Please forgive me if I hadn't said a word about it. Please wait for me, for I promise I'll be back for my family... and especially for you. Once I come back, I'll ask for your hand and we'll have a family of our own. Wait for me... I love you

Yamato

Finally seeing the palace door, she ran past it and saw her mother and the other servants. They're all cryingbut no one seemed to stop the knights.

I'll stop himI need him!

She ran past the servants and mingled with the knights. She couldn't see him. "Yamato! Father!! Yamato!!!!!" she yelled, hoping he could hear her.

He bit his lip. He could hear his princess calling out for him. He wanted to go there and kissed her again and again.

But seeing her would only make things harder for him.

"Here Yamato."

He turned his head to Ken and smiled a little. "Thank you." Yamato said, taking his sword. Ken just stared at his friend.

"I could hear her calling for you. Maybe you should - "

"No. I can'tthough I want to see her, I just can't" he whispered.

The trumpets roared, signaling that the cavalry should now mount their horses and the war has now begun.

Yamato made up his mind and mounted his russet and made his way to the front. He will lead half of the cavalry, and the other half would be the King and Mark.

"Sora" he whispered.

Sora's fearful eyes roved around as the knights moved out. She was about to run and stop the knights but felt hands all over her.

"Let me go! I need to find Yamato! I need to stop him..." she yelled, crying also.

"Princess, let us get inside so you could calm down"

"Please... let me go... please..." Sora sobbed. She felt weak and helpless. She felt that her tears have drained all her energy.

Still, her servants would not let her go. Sora shook her head wildly and struggled to get free from the servants' grasps. She cried again and pleaded.

She turned her head to the cavalry, now disappearing.

No... no!

"Yamato!!!!!!!!"

will Yamato ever come back alive or not? Whatever will happen.......... please review so I'll now what you think. The Bandits and other couples like takari, jyoumi and kenyako will appear by part 12. Warning: junato and taiora will soon take place but this story is guaranteed to finish as a sorato!!!! I'll not change that and no one can make me!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! thanks for reading! oh, would you please read my other stories? ^_^'

--- insane chick