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Starborn: Back again! Trying to get back on track - so here we go again! Enjoy!

Chapter 9: Star Crossed Lovers

"Men want men to fear them. To revere them with such power and pride, no rather respect! But man is nothing until he becomes a lover. A man is not a man till he has loved another with, all his heart and soul. A man finds solace in a woman. In her arms. All the cares of the world wash away with a single touch. He will find love in her, and from then on need nothing save her. No war nor enemy will raise up arms to a man who lay in his lovers' arms."

Excerpt from memoirs of a Knight

Chapter 16 "A Lover"

Ramza took sword in hand as he exited his room with Valera and Agrias in toe. Guards were positioned within every fraction of a corner. This would be quite exhilarating. He smiled back at Agrias. Halls were quiet besides the clattering of armor and whispers of guards.

"Come Agrias, let us join in battle! Just like old times." He winked. Voice just above a whisper.

Agrias smirked pulling her holy sword out and gracefully with practiced ease prancing into view of at least 5 soldiers. All of which were stunned at her appearance. They reacted by each unsheathing their iron swords. Capes had one true insignia blaring wildly upon their fabric! Insignia of house Heiral. Each was wearing a gold helmet, with white feather, red high neck shirts beneath their gold breastplates and leggings. Each looked to their brother in arms unsure what Agrias would do. They...had heard stories.

"Mam return to your room and, await our Kings' orders!" fear. Ice cold fear.

Agrias' smirk deepened and a light reverberated off her blade. "Absorb power in the sky and strike! Lightning Stab!" her voice roared! Electricity tingled through as she sliced the sword through unwavering air! On cue a bolt hit firmly the ground, instantly creating casualties of the guards. The smell of burnt flesh and innards was faint , but still there. Agrias could hear shouts of more soldiers running their way. Knew that a path would need be cut through to find Relena. Time was short.

Ramza patted her shoulder as he and Valera jotted by. "Well done old friend! Still as powerful and cunning!" He began jogging to the end of the hallway where Valera was stanced arrow notched.

Agrias nodded replying smugly. "Aye, Ramza! Did ye expect any less of me old friend?" he chuckled in response.

As they turned the corner soldiers rounded engulfing the hallway. Ramza moved to ready for battle, however Valera pushed him back. "Watch our rear Agrias!" he shouted.

Agrias did so and found herself meeting odds with a set of samurai. "I count 11 this way Ramza!"

Valera pulled back and as she did the knights charged! Reflexively Valera chanted a small spell as her arrow was released vanishing and returning as multiples with a purple aura. Each arrow hit a respectable soldier rendering them useless. "We have at least 30 this way ser Ramza."

Awed Ramza nodded and began engaging in battle with several soldiers at once. Well trained in the art of combat Ramza felt a thrill run through him! Engaging with one of the soldiers Ramza ducked as Valera shot off another arrow hitting her victim between the eyes. Ramza nodded her way and began clashing swords with several other soldiers before stopping and holding his sword and hands outward. "All life fades at whim..Ultima!" In a flash of teal and plum-colored light all the soldiers dropped to their knees and proceeded to fall like a domino effect. Ramza smirked triumphantly!

Valera waltzed to his side in a primal stride. Eying his hunt as she would have called it in any other setting. "Well done ser Ramza. I did not know ye were so skilled with magi ck.."

Ramza shrugged. "Tis the only bit of magi ck I know and can really use, sparingly of course."

"Life is short bury..Steady Sword!" Blue light flashed behind them and a cold chill blew past. When they turned the corner to see Agrias, a few flakes of snow and pieces of ice remained amongst many a corpse. Agrias stood victorious.
Smiling and panting she replied "Well, I haven't felt this good in ages hah-aha"

Valera reluctantly smiled, spinning to a sound of a high-pitched shriek. "We must move onward!"

They nodded in unison, hastily running down the remaining corridors to the sound of Relena's fearful shriek.

Relena quivered. She felt terrified of what was going to happen. Submission was not something her people took lightly. Yet for any bride it was a required thing. She was still dressed in her wedding attire. The dagger shamelessly taken away. Now there was her, a large king sized bed draped with red satin sheets and gold trimmings, and of course Delita. He eyed her like a hunter would his prey before slaughtering for the feed. This was the hunt. Any man would worship Delita for such a catch. Even her own people would. Relena knew she could not fight Delita off. Once claimed she would be his until her very last breath. Goddess knew how long that would be! However if Delita took her, there would be no leaving. To run after would brand her a harlot.

Delita beckoned her with a slight hand gesture. Petrified but, confident Relena casually declined.

"We have all night to dance around this deed! You will come to me. If not willingly then by force! As your husband no one would be the wiser. Not one would pity you." Relena's eyes screamed with a fire that seared her insides! Her body was screaming to run! "Come now dove! We have a long marriage ahead of us. Better to be equipped than to have any less desirable out comes." Delita stalked her then. His dark eyes a shade heavier coated with lust. Relena could taste the dark magi ck coursing through and all about Delita!

"please ser, please!" She let the begging slip. "I have nothing you could possibly want! We made to create peace in case a war threatened either side! The Empire will strike-"

"They will not once they see my seed grows firmly in your womb. The Empire will see us as an overbearing power. They would be rash to attack us so! You are blessed by the moon. The gods have blessed me with this womb of yours. He whose seed is carried within you shall rule over all Ivalice and Orlania! Power of all heaven and hell. Power over mankind as well. To shape this world as fit...Love will come with time dearest." she screeched as Delita grabbed her wrists and roughly ravaged her lips. It muffled that dramatic sound so well.

He threw her across the distance onto the bed. Without a moment to spare Relena felt the weight of Delita a top her! He dressed in a gold tunic and breeches his hair disheveled. "please ser! Please! I beg of ye do not do this!" Relena was frightened. Delita ripped her skirts caressing malevolently her soft pale thigh causing Relena to cry out in despair. "Please stop, do not do this!"

He scoffed. "You will belong to me and no other. I will father the kin that shall rule this world. The golden era is mine for the taking. With new-found power and Magi ck I will change fates course controlling life and death! As prophecy promises...You sweet princess are just my perk. A trophy to suffice the ages! I will thoroughly enjoy this" She sobbed attempting to push him away. It failed and he ground her hard into the mattress. She may have been innocent but the hardness she felt pressing upon her virgin body she knew! Thankfully they were still clothed. Taking her face in an iron grip Delita turned Relena to stare into his cold eyes. Relena's own reflection made him chuckle. "Ramza will not save you now. He knows you will submit. Yes sweet one I know you are fond of Ramza. It has made this venture worth while to see affections grow from a substantial distance. He will part and leave you here to rot. No man would ever touch a deflowered whore. Ramza is no exception" Tears fell down her cheeks and she stopped fighting him.

Delita kissed her jaw and neck moving his hands to tear at her top. Relena cried to herself. This was not submission. Relena would know him as her rapist. Taking the only thing she could have ever offered a proper lover. Her maiden hood. He made her feel utterly repulsive! Sick. His lips crushed hers and Relena held back a choking sound. It was a mix between his natural physique and the stench of dark magi ck that appalled her so! Delita's left hand venturing below bruising her inner thighs tormentingly! His right hand clenched firmly round her fragile jaw so Relena could not turn from him. His body had fully pinned her own beneath his. Relena knew he'd claim her soon. But before he could she felt his weight leave and sudden shouts pierced through her void of despair.

"Princess! Princess!" She heard Agrias yell but she had no voice.

Valera covered Relena up as Ramza and Delita duked out their anger on each other. Delita filled with rage shoved Ramza harshly, his sword lying at their feet! Ramza unsheathed his own sword as Delita swiftly made for his own. They charged one another and, as Delita swung high Ramza tipped back evading the sharp blades' edge. Again Delita upraised his sword too blinded by anger to see clearly. To consumed with darkness to rationalize. With great stealth Ramza twisted round and kicked Delita square in the chest, knocking the now unbalanced King onto his backside. Dropping his weapon Ramza began wrestling with his one time friend. Delita freed his left hand to feebly punch Ramza in his jaw. Somewhat in pain but, unperturbed Ramza clenched his right hand pulling back, he hit Delita square in his face. Delita fought less now as Ramza hit him three times more. With free hand Ramza picked up the Pisces dagger laying above their bodies and brutally forced Delita back down! Ramza finally had Delita pinned When Relena's senses cleared she stood and walked to the quarreling men. Her voice was gone but, Relena saw the dagger in Ramza's left hand. The one she had planned on using earlier. Her face smeared with her own makeup and tears. Her clothes tattered, skin exposed and bruised. Still Relena knelt beside Ramza and touched his arm soothingly. Ramza paused the dagger at Delita's jugular. Her eyes bore into his own, sending silent message to Ramza. Relena was vulnerable. Weak and scared. Ramza unconsciously dropped the dagger and stood leaving Delita half aware on the stone floor. While Ramza stood to stare into Relena's timid eyes Agrias quickly rendered Delita unconscious. Using the hilt of her blade it took only one swift crack to incapacitate Delita. Relena gave a watery smile and permitted Valera to sway her and carry her away. Ramza felt a sting in his heart, yet followed regardless. In all aspects Ramza had very nearly lost himself. It all had happened so quickly. Twas over with now. So Ramza prayed.

They ran down the halls acquiring King Borneteth and Alma as they did so. "has she been taken?" The old king asked worriedly. Showing concern when prior there was little. For it was he that agreed to this wretched marriage!

"No my liege, she was saved from such when Ramza barged in." he sighed reflexively in relief.

"I do so owe you son of Balbanes." Ramza stared disbelieving at this old man.

It was after all Borneteth's fault Relena had ever been put in harm's way. They ran swiftly towards the ship hearing no sound from the cathedral. All imperials guards waited on board. They joined the brigade and ordered they sail for the main land! They would find refuge there before traveling home to Orlania. Relena would need time to recollect her own thoughts and spirit. To clean herself of the filth that was endured.

Ramza stared out as Relena was taken below deck. A hand touched his taught, tense shoulder. "Thank you son of Balbanes. I will always see you as my savior. Surely my daughter will as well. Should he have claimed Relena...I...well I..." He was skeptical.

"I care a great deal for the princess' well being lord King. I saved her because, the princess did not deserve such a fate..I would not see it so..." Borneteth nodded warily.

"He was once a friend twas he not?" Ramza nodded. "I am so sorry for this ser Beoulve"

"We have been as naught for years now. Delita has changed so abruptly. Becoming far more power-hungry and manipulative than I ever thought possible. I have always believed in my fathers' words. The truth is simply what lies beneath the surface."

"You are the true war hero then?" Ramza shrugged. Borneteth touched Ramza's tight hand noting the ring around his stout neck. Eyes gleaming. "We have burdens, decrees. You choose your path and my daughter chooses hers. I will not be one to stand in way." he winked and left Ramza very much alone.

Ramza stared after for many seconds each ticking away uselessly. What had life done to his father? This man was so puzzling. Just as Agrias had become. Something was rooted in this people. Something he desperately wanted to get to the bottom of. Turning Ramza sighed, clasping a hand around Relena's ring. It comforted Ramza, such a small trinket. It carried with it a comforting notion. Among such a world filled with mystery, Ramza ate up the comfort greedily.

They traveled toward Orbonne. It was the only haven safe enough to pitch tent for now until Warjiilis. They all were sent to different corridors. Valera had decided to camp outside of Relena's bedroom door. She had taken the room Ovelia once used. Agrias slept with Alma. Borneteth had a priests room as did Ramza side by side. The dank monastery creaked and moaned under the weight of the guards. It had been long since anyone even travelers set foot inside. The memories of what lie beneath distressed Alma, and Agrias far more than they did Ramza.

The cob webs and storm raging outside kept Ramza very much awake. He sat on his bed in nothing but his breeches. His hair was tousled and his eyes vague. The ring burned the skin of his chest. A single reminder why he was still here. A deep affection that came so quickly as if they had already known one another. Delita had very nearly claimed Relena's maiden hood. If he had Ramza surely would have killed Delita but, why? Did his feelings run so deep for her? The kiss? It was his move and she had taken him in for it. Until she, frightened ran off.

His door creaked open and before Ramza could react a small feminine figure pranced into his dwelling. She wore a flimsy white gown her hair loose and hanging over her perfect breasts. Her eyes were a shining blue, skin a creamy dream. Ramza stared up into those eyes. It was as if his dreams were real! He had dreamed t of Relena since the first time they met! Here she was wearing nearly nothing and staring with love infused eyes.

"Princess what is it? Something wrong?" Relena shook her head and, sighed content.

"I wanted to thank you personally for saving me. It was foolish of me. To have even attempted to throw him off. It only pushed him forward...Forgive me ser Ramza" she gave a slight bow of her head.

"Relena...you do not need apologize. I saved you then because...well because, I care for your well-being. Towards the end Ovelia was so distraught and ghostly. I do not wish that for ye. I could not bear to see him claim you. I did not want Delita to have you. It's so silly really!" She moved closer to touch her ring.

"this was once mine. I left it hoping the right man would find it. I am happy you did and not Delita. I would rather burn in hell than be his wife!" her voice was sewn with disgust, hand lingering upon Ramza's chest. "I seek to annul it as soon, as I am home free. I wish to marry for love not security. Rings in my country such as this we see as courting tokens. A maiden will drop it between opposing suitors. Thee suitor whom finds our ring tis said will be our future. Our destiny." Ramza took hold her hand and kissed it. Relena blushed slightly.

"These emotions you strike in me are so unusual! I feel light-headed, anxious but warm and alive. I fancy you in every way." Ramza studied Relena as he spoke. There was nothing that motioned towards Relena feeling appalled by his confession. There was...Understanding and acceptance?

"These emotions are reciprocated in myself as well Ramza." the way Relena spoke his name caused chills to run up and down his exposed spine. "Tell me Ramza, do you think it possible for us to love one another?" small hand to breast.

He stared waiting a few moments before answering. "Yes. Yes I do. It feels as though I've been waiting for you my whole life. That everything I am, was made for you. That every challenge, every demon, torment or life altering experience..I endured them all so that I may find you, Relena." She smiled warmly and knelt before him.

"I want to love you and only you Ramza." He stared and then without thinking Ramza bent forward and, their lips touched in a heated kiss.

All status, and matters of diplomacy were thrown out the window! Ramza crushed Relena to him as she deepened the kiss her tongue invading his mouth to taste him. He was spicy, she sweet. The storm outside crackled! It roared to life-like the song that wove them together. She pulled away to catch her breath, while Ramza placed soft sensual kisses down her neck to her exposed cleavage. He took his time kissing back up to her moist lips. They battled again tongue on tongue her hands weaving in his hair. Soft moans escaping her parted lips as Ramza's tongue delved deeper. They broke apart fiercely, as their lungs ached for breath! Both sets of eyes were raging with a deep desire. An ancient need.

"Take me..take me Ramza...I wish to be yours and only yours...forever!" she gasped out and, he locked eyes with her the encouragement evident in Relena's own heavy desire ridden gaze.

In no time Ramza was kissing Relena more fervently than before. He ripped away her gown and she arched into his kisses, as he claimed her breasts. Massaging them and kissing their swollen peaks! Rolling the hardened buds between thumb and forefinger. Allowing his mouth to capture the oert buds weaving tongue round them. Relena moaned threading Ramza's hair in between her delicate fingers. Her hair tickled his cheek and, Ramza stopped turning to lay Relena on the soft bed. As he did so Ramza removed the last remnants of Relena's gown. She did not make to cover herself. Instead she lay there letting Ramza take in all of her beauty. Every last bit she had to offer him. Her hair fanned out and, Relena's perfect form radiated with warmth. Enticing and inviting.

"You are so very beautiful Relena." She cooed as Ramza idolized her. She was angelic and perfect. Familiar to him in every way imaginable.

Ramza made do and swiftly removed his breeches. She gasped at the size of him! Ramza was hard for her. Thick and long. A light blush tinted Relena's cheeks. She had only every fantasized about Ramza in this intimate way. Clearly her mind had not wandered far enough! Ramza laid over top of her warmth and she sighed. The friction was too much! Ramza groaned at the contact of sweet skin on skin. She let his hands wander to her hips holding Relena firmly in place. She smiled softly up at this man she had met almost a year ago. They had shared little but, understood much! Ramza kissed Relena roughly caressing in smooth circles. Relena arched demanding more contact. Although she was naïve much of this act came naturally to Relena, as it did Ramza. Casually Relena spread her soft legs wrapping them around Ramza's taught waist. He groaned feeling his tip at her wet entrance. He knew she was ready for him. Relena's body responded so well to his own.

He pulled back staring longingly into Relena's shimmering eyes. "You're sure princess?" She nodded.

"With you I am no princess, Ramza. I am a mere fragile woman. It is how I want life to be. No titles nor casualties. Simple love and understanding is all I've ever asked for. Yes, Ramza I am sure. As I said before..I have known your face, voice, touch far longer than a thousand years...I would be yours, forever." Ramza smiled and kissed her forehead.

As he captured Relena's lips in another soul searing kiss, Ramza thrust forward into her warm sheath! Relena cried into his mouth as she felt his sex penetrate and break her maiden head. He stilled waiting for Relena to adjust. The size was uncomfortable and new! However Relena soon experimentally bucked her hips emitting a growl from deep in Ramza's throat. Ramza started up a slow rhythm. He thrust in an out. Relena bucking to meet his tempo. They were dancing. A strange dance that many had done before them. Ramza groaned pulling Relena up by her back into him and, thrusting much more vigorously and roughly! Relena moaned raking her nails up and down Ramza's spine. She moaned his name at every thrust as it made a swell of burning inside her stomach constrict and build.

/The room was lit by strange bubble shaped lights. Three warriors stood wearing helmets carved of dragons. They all had a shooting star tattoo on their wrists. One gradually moved to touch the silver-blue auracite removing that ghastly helmet. Her loose hair was blonde with deep dark roots, eyes a pale blue. Her face was so familiar. A second removed their helmet and revealed Valmafra! She was younger then. Eyes a blaze speaking in a foreign tongue to the familiar. The last was a man. He touched the familiar ones shoulder affectionately. That woman nodded caressing the auracite before turning to leave. The doors slid shut behind them a shadow looming over what they had left inside./

Relena gasped the visions much clearer now! He kissed her their bodies locked as one. He continued thrusting in an out each time grunting as his climax neared. Relena moaned loudly practically screaming his name! Clawing his back covered in a sheen layer of sweat Relena arched moaning wildly! Her climax ensued juices flowing naturally, walls constricting around him like a tormenting vice grip. Ramza groaned as he thrust once more into her inviting warmth. He stilled as his climax hit home! He spilled his seed into her womb and sighed. Ramza rolled over and collapsed beside his princess panting heavily. Relena rolled over on top his chest and sighed contentedly. Tracing circles on his pecks.

/The same chamber etched in silvers and blues, lit by a bubble light echoed tormented cries. Blood covered the familiars face. Tears streaming down her dirty cheeks.

"We must move 'it' before the dark priest comes. It's what 'he' would want us to do." Valmafra interjected with a hasty voice.

The other woman stared determination rooting in her eyes. "No. it will stay safely here in the tower. This is where she must stay. Until birth. Go. Go across the seas to Ivalice. Stay there until the time is right to come out of hiding. Once it has passed we can finish what we started here." Valmafra nodded prancing out the solid coral doors. "I will keep you safe. It is our fault such has happened among man. I will protect you until the time comes for my departure." /

Each vision brought out a dormant part in Relena's memory.

Ramza grinned calming his racing heart. "You're sure this is what you absolutely wanted?" he spoke between pants.

Relena paused momentarily. "I am sure Ramza." she sat up staring into his glossy ocean blues. Heavy with the heat of passion. "I have never been so sure of anything in my whole existence. I..I want to be with you and only you now..."

He caressed her cheek moving her locks away from her sweaty face. "You don't know how long in the deepest parts of this heart I've waited to hear someone say that. How long my soul, mind and body have waited for ye..." Relena cooed kissing Ramza again with a soft need.

"I can only assume to know Ramza..As I know my spirit waited over a thousand years for ye to come." Ramza kissed her softly once more.

They lay there for quite some time. Ramza moved only once and reclaimed her body thrusting inside her again with need. They made love long into the night. A soft pale moon sparkling down upon their mingled forms.

The sun rose beating down on Ivalice, Orbonne monastery. They had days to travel toward Warjiilis. Days to review every last step that had led them here. By some miracle Relena stood outside on the steps of Orbonne dressed in a soft silver gown that covered much of her once exposed skin. She was playing with a reed flute thinking about anything and everything. Delita and his rage would be frightening. But Ramza. A smile played across her lips at any thought of this man. Ramza would never allow harm to come upon Relena ever again.

/Ramza was dressing. They had gotten up long before anyone else had. Safe within the confines of his room Ramza pulled Relena into a passionate kiss his tongue delving into her sweet cavern. Tasting the sweet floral tastes, honey even. Ramza pulled away and gazed into her brilliant sapphire eyes. Glowing with adoration and trust.

"I will never let anything happen to you from this moment on." She sighed,

"I wish I could stay with you now. Let them see us the way we're meant to be." Ramza said nothing. He only watched Relena's facial expressions change. "Will... tis secrecy always to be our life?"

"No. When the time is right I shall take you as my wife. As the only woman who will ever be anything to me." True to his word Ramza always was. This she knew.

"You will. I can see truth in your eyes. I pray to bear you many sons ser Ramza." she rubbed his arms humbly.

"I need not the wealth of King-ship nor the patter of sons. I need only you." /

Relena smiled grateful for letting go of all her teachings and etiquette. Had she not Ramza would still be just a man and she a princess. Now they were lovers. Star crossed as it may be they would grow more in love with each passing day. The sun was fair this morn. It was a soft light not at all blazing like it normally did. Relena was lost within tis' majestic beauty.

"You fair well today my daughter." Relena tilted her head and acknowledged her father. They had rarely spoken since he admitted she was to marry Delita.

"yes. Yes I do considering what fate has done onto me most recently." He cringed.

"Forgive me my child. I was only doing the most I could . The only thing I thought was best at the time. Forgive me."

"I have already forgiven you my father. I know now if there had been any other way I would never been forced to marry Delita"

They stood in silence neither wanting to say the wrong thing. Chuckling Borneteth kicked aside a pebble.

"Father I have seen strange things lately." She turned toward the man who had assuredly raised her besides Valera.

"Oh visions? What do they show you child?" He inquired.

"A room. A strange, familiar room. Soft colors and bubble like lights. People dressed in dragoon armor. Valmafra I believe was in one of them. What is even stranger is that there had once been a silhouette of a woman I believe. Auracite sits below her gleaming with untold magi ck. So many things seem familiar. An ancient power I feel when I see such things" Relena finished not sure if she was insane or actually remembering something from long ago. But how?

Borneteth nodded his eyes distant. "Whom are you with when these dreams; visions occur?"

Relena stalled not really wanting to answer. But she could not lie to him. "Ramza. Ramza Beoulve." Borneteth nodded scratching his shaggy beard.

"Perhaps he is connected with these sights. Maybe they are not yours but his?" He asked hopefully.

"No father they are my own. I have spoken with Ramza about such things. He sees nothing. Where as I...I see Orlania and I see people like Valmafra but, she is not as she is now." Relena watched Borneteth straighten and become solid.

"Listen to me Relena. These are things not to be tampered with..These visions will end if you move forward and forget what you have seen." Relena frowned. She did not want to forget. She wanted to solve.

Taking his hands she tried persuading. "Lord father please...These sights trouble me. I wish to seek out the truth behind them."

He dropped her hands becoming reprimanding. "Listen to me daughter! No good can come from these visions. To dwell in thy past will only cause more sorrow and suffering! Let it go and move forward with your life." He was definitely hiding something. He softened. "Yet that Beoulve boy seems keen. He would make a stunning husband to some lucky maiden." Changing the subject caused Relena to smile. He winked before galloping inside the monastery completely unhindered by their previous discussion.

They moved toward Warjiilis as planned stopping to take refuge near Zirkile falls. That night most of them lay in sleeping bags beside a camp fire. Relena had boldly crossed from her side to Ramza's unnoticed, unseen. Val's ears twitched at the rustling of pebbles and small grass. Relena was soon in Ramza's pleasantly strong arms. Sighing as he placed tender kisses along her jawline and shoulders. They were quiet as he undressed Relena. She gasped at the prickling of her skin as it hit the chilly air of the falls. Ramza chuckled rolling over to pin Relena beneath his body. He was hard and ready for his woman. Relena kissed his chest, shoulders and collarbone while he plunged his erection into her inviting sex. She withheld a moan as he quickened their pace. In and out at a rough rapid race! She clawed at his back leaving marks here or there. Ramza growled taking her lips in a chaste kiss as he ground into her body like a mad man! They were quiet save for their unusual panting and few grunts or moans. He continued to thrust while her juices flowed, toying with her erect nipples while moving recklessly. Relena gave a low moan bucking her hips as she felt herself fall into release! As soon as she had reached the brink Ramza thrust hard as he climaxed; his seed filling her womb once laid still for some time reveling in the union of their human forms. A twisted grin appeared on Valera's face. None saw it but, she knew what had transpired. Secrecy was always her stronghold. At least when it came to Relena.

Relena rubbed his arm as Ramza drifted onto cloud nine from time to time. "Ramza? Do you think maybe it possible for us to connect more intimately on a level other than physical?" He hummed in his drowsy state. "I was taught once of a way to show myself to another. It is only to be used for the one you call thy beloved. I...I would like to try it with you." She quivered shy after all they had done.

His ocean eyes snapped open his arms snaking around to hold her firmly to him. "I would like nothing more than to be connected on every level. I may not fully understand this system you speak of. But I will allow you what ever you wish. It is my wish to." She laughed straightening her body against his.

Touching his temples Relena smiled. "Do not be afraid. We belong together." As she said this her blue aura swelled to life in her palms. It fused with his temples and Ramza moaned at the feeling within.

~(its like a dream for Ramza) Relena showed visions of herself throughout the entire journey a sweet melodic tune playing tricks on his mind. A tune that seemed all to familiar. There was the beauty of Ivalice. Of Orlania and all the people they knew. Then there was the universe. Stars and galaxies swarming around one another. The chamber she had foreseen many times since they became intimate. Those faces and the world as they knew it. Suddenly he was in her arms through all of this. She was making love to him as she had minutes ago. This time he felt the pleasure intensified ten fold! Every pore of their bodies were oozing with affection, love and devotion. She saw him as her god! Her salvation! Just as he saw her his goddess. His damnation in a sense~

Ramza kissed her as the spell wore off and Relena giggled. "Now we can never be apart. We are one always. Beyond the physical." Ramza smiled kissing her again. Their tongues battling for dominance.

The sun rose too quickly before any could know what happened they were finally at Warjiilis. It was a far travel one they had anticipated. Now they would sail for Orlania without any hope of returning to Ivalice. The sunset that day was a deep maroon instead of heavy orange. Blood would be spilled. An omen of misfortune arising.

Agrias wandered the deck with Valmafra who had waited eagerly for the King's return. They whispered to one another. Of things surely no one else could understand.

Valmafra muttered under her breath. "You truly believe Ramza is the 'he'?" Agrias nodded. "We were unwise to trick 'him'. We must find the auracite before anything else should happen."

Agrias nodded in agreement. " I pray her spirit will forgive us now as she did then. Though I will not blame either for refusing to forgive us."

Valmafra sighed. "You know as well as I what will happen when Relena recalls her past." Agrias nodded once more. "We should have let them be. Let the ancient magi ck be squandered away. Now it will ripen among man and grow in many new forms. Many will seek her out for such gifts."

"That is why as we did then we shall protect her now."

They stared out into the sea. Winds of change billowing behind them. It was coming. It was a calm before the storm.

"I called upon the sun for help. It could not answer me nor could Luna the moon. I have spent my life in a lovers embrace. Under banners of disposable nobles and rulers. This I have come to realize. The worlds will spill into one another. It is that fate I have waited eagerly for. Judgment day. The day I speak of is a day you control. The goddess power must be concealed and withdrawn from the high heavens or they will betray us all. With your lovers blood you shall do all this my son. You shall rewrite the lives of many and alter Ivalice for eternity. Your name will be legend. Your blood godly! May the judgment day cleanse all the unfortunate gods."

Excerpt from Memoirs of a knight

Chapter 17 "Judgment"

Starborn: Here we go I did not really want to change anything at all here. A few minor things here and there is all well please remember to review! No flames!