THE FINAL CHAPTER IS HERE. I WORKED HARD FOR THIS ONE. I HOPE YOU'LL ALL LIKE IT.

THE MOMENT YOU ARE ALL WAITING FOR.

SO WILL SHE ACCEPT HIM?

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CHAPTER 11

The party was still going as the night progresses. The dance floor was never empty; couples kept on dancing and enjoying their youth. Men of higher positions were talking with each other. Prince Emil was seen talking to a group of ladies and it seems that they were enjoying his company. Prince Gilliam was chatting with some men of his age whereas Princess Sylvia was dancing with a young noble man.

Hime and Sherwood remained seated on the table. Hime's arms were crossed in her chest; her face was showing an inquisitive expression. Her legs were crossed over the other. She was studying her little sister for sometime now who was sitting beside her. 'What good news could it be? Hmm, I wonder if Sherwood is up to something again.'

Her thoughts were then interrupted when a servant offered her and Sherwood some punch to drink.

Sherwood noticed the piecing glare her sister was giving her. She was pinned down her chair, unable to move because of those cold, red eyes. She could feel holes being drilled onto her head.

"O-Onee-sama? W-why are you looking at me like that?" her whole body tensed up as she spoke.

"I was just thinking about what you have said earlier. That 'good news' coming from Hiro." Hime answered, bringing her arms downs the table.

"Eh? So that's it? You're looking at me just like a hungry tiger ready to pounce on its prey. You know sometimes, you're very scary." She sighed relief knowing that her sister was not angry or whatsoever.

'I wonder how you will react when he confesses to you, Onee-sama. I can't wait to hear your answer.'

Hime took the tall glass in her hand. She watched the tiny droplet of water trickle down, slowly tracing the smooth edges of the container. Then she swirled the glass in her hands. She kept an eye on circular motion of the tinted liquid.

"Say Onee-sama, what is Hiro to you?"

Hime's lips were touching the rim of the glass. She titled her head slightly and drank an ample amount of the punch. The content was half-empty when she brought it back to the table.

"Why are you asking this all of a sudden Sherwood?" she was holding her glass playfully. Her gaze was not leaving the punch.

"I just got a bit curious because look, he has become your servant for quite sometime now."

'What is Hiro to me? Heis the most loyal servant that I've ever had. He'll do everything as I say even if sacrificing his life for me. He's always there to protect and guard me. He is someone that I can lean on, to help me carry every burden behind my back. And that smile of him is what I like the most. I feel secured whenever I see him smile. A smile telling me that 'it's going to be okay Hime'.' Unknown to her, a smile is already forming on her face. 'I don't want to lose him. I don't want him to leave me alone. Hmm,maybe I already…'

"Hey Onee-sama, are you alright? You're spacing out! I called you for so many times and you did not hear me. You look like a retard. Playing with that glass, spacing out then all of a sudden a smile appeared on your face. Are you alright?"

"Sherwood, there is only one thing that I would say about Hiro. He is the most important thing to me."

"You're so lucky to have someone like him. I'm so jealous."

"I know. And I won't hand him over to anyone. I'm his one and only master." With that, she finished the rest of her punch. She slowly drank the contents. Savoring the cool liquid as it pours down her throat.

Afterwards, she pushed back her chair and she stood up.

"I'm going outside to take some walk."

"What are going to do outside?"

"I need to think about something very important. Well then, if you'll excuse me." Hime walked straight to the door and found the way out.

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"Have you told her yet?" Reiri said as she leaned towards Hiro.

"No. Not yet." Hiro said back

"And why is that? Care to tell me the reason?" Riza barged in their conversation.

He looked at her in the eyes. "I'm still waiting. I can't find the perfect opportunity to tell her."

Riza just stared at him for a while, studying his face. "Listen to me Hiro. Listen very carefully because I' am not going to repeat myself…" Riza poked his chest. "…stop being shy, playing 'Mr. Nice Guy' who is always waiting for the perfect moment. One day, you'll wake up and realize that she's already gone. Just think of this; What if the perfect time will not come? Will you just let those emotions reside inside you? There inside you, bottled up and left unspoken? Don't wait for the perfect moment rather, make it happen."

"I agree with her. Nothing is going to happen if you'll just sit back and wait Hiro. What if Hime-sama has feelings for you too? Don't you want to find that out?" Reiri placed her hand on Hiro's shoulder, patting him gently. "Go now, time is flying Hiro. You might not get another chance to do this…and when you are in the good part, tell her something like 'forever'. Women always loved those kinds of words."

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Hime went outside. She was following the paved way heading right through the enormous garden of the castle. Hime made her way to the heart of the flower bearing grounds. There she found a small shelter. It has a roof, and it has posts where the fences surrounding it were attached to. The shelter was surrounded by flowers of different kinds. Hime made her way inside and took a seat. Once she was inside, she saw the overview of the lake that was residing right next to the castle. She can see the reflection of the full moon on clear the water being ruffled by the soft waves. The cool breeze of the air was gently brushing her immaculate skin. Her golden hair was flowing with the gentle wind.

She remembered the time when she was battling with Severin. She was at the verge of being defeated by her mortal enemy, but then she heard him shouting her name aloud at the top of his lungs.

She smiled to herself.

"I should have been dead if it's not because of you. Thank you Hiro." and it was followed by silence. Only the humming of the cool night wind could be heard.

"I like you or should I say, I love you Hiyorimi Hiro."

On the other hand, Hiro was searching for his master but she was nowhere to be found. He checked on every corner of the banquet hall but she wasn't there.

'Where? Where is she?'

His eyes then caught a glimpse of the door.

'Shewentout?' he was in a hurry to that door.

He roamed outside the castle. He found nothing. Until he saw a path leading to somewhere. So, he followed it, hoping to find his master. And he was right. He saw a figure in the shelter. Hiro can tell that it was Hime.

As he was walking towards her, Hiro was unbuttoning his coat. He folded it in his arms.

"Hime? What are you doing here, alone in the middle of the night?" he entered the small shelter and sat beside his master.

"Nothing, I'm just thinking about something."

"Hime, you never failed to make me worry." He took his coat and he placed it on Hime's shoulder. "You should not go out at times like this. It's too cold. You'll get sick."

"Nothing bad will happen to me because I know that you'll come."

He was intently looking at her. She was so beautiful. Her adorable face was being lit by the moon light.

"Hiro is there some dirt on my face?" she noticed how he was looking at her; his eyes were gleaming with the moon light.

"Lilliane-sama, do you know how lovely you are? You can make any man fall for you with just a smile. Nobody can resist a woman like you." he said in the most caring voice. Hiro noticed some strands of hair that escaped being tucked under her ears, so he reached out to insert them back. He went on slowly and accidentally brushed her skin.

He could sense tension building up inside him just by simply touching her.

"Hiro…" Hime touched his hand that was still resting at the side of her face.

"I need to tell you something. Please hear me out…" He reached for her hand and pressed it firmly under his.

"I have missed all the times to tell you because I was stupid and scared but now, looking at you under the full moon, you're so beautiful…I have fallen for you, since the day that I saw you on that road. I was lost in my tracks, dumfounded. I can't stop admiring you. A-and as days goes by, I found out how great you are. I'll follow you wherever you go. I'll do whatever you want me to do. I-I like you, I love you Lilliane-sama." He pressed her hand even harder, not letting her go.

"Hiro, I want you to close your eyes." He did.

"Why Lilliane-sama..." His soft, chocolate hair was now covering his closed eyes. "…why are you doing those things to me? Why hold me close? Why touch my face with those delicate hands? Why brush my lips with your fingertips? Why chose me as your escort even though there are so many out there much more suitable for you? And why, why gave me a kiss for a reward? Please tell me, I need to know…" but she just kept herself silent, wanting him continue.

"If you are already gone when I open my eyes, then I guess I'll just have to stay as your loyal servant."

Then, Hime removed Hiro's grip from her hand, retrieving it back.

'Don't, please don't go Hime. Don't leave me.' He heard the whooshing of the wind, echoing in his ears. A proof that shows him that he was left alone. He could smell the grassy freshness of the air under his nose. But it was shortly replaced by something that is sweet-smelling and it is coming nearer and nearer. Strawberries.

'She did not leave me.'

"I will love you forever Lilliane-sama."

"I love you Hiro." Hiro heard her say. He could feel Hime's breath brushing his skin, making him blush even more.

"Hime…" he opened his eyes; he found her face right in front of him and Hiro could see her face reddening.

"Hush, my blood servant. We've done enough talking for tonight." She was in an easy pace as she reached for him. Their distance was vanishing. Every pad of her fingers were reading, feeling and memorizing every details and aspects of his handsome face. She touched his forehead with her thumbs, going down his cheeks down his jaw line. Her hands drifted down his neck and she loosened his cravat a bit.

Hiro can't hold any longer. Without further ado, he cupped her cheeks with both of his hands and he again closed his eyes and he kissed her forehead. He could feel her warm skin. His lips were running down her nose. And there, he claimed her lips and gave her a passionate kiss. He wanted to feel her. It was a closed-mouth kiss that contained all of his feelings and emotions. He wanted more, more of those luscious lips.

But he pulled back, even though he wanted that kiss to be more than that. And he was surprised when Hime took hold of his loosen cravat and she pulled him back to her. She flashed a carefree smile.

"Wait, I'm not yet contented with just that."

Hime's hands found their way back down to his torso. She could feel his heart, hammering inside the walls of his chest. The only thing that she could hear was the fast beating of his heart and their ragged breathing. Hime was drawing closer and closer and she saw those eyes; his soulful, expressive, pure and innocent eyes.

She claimed his lips into a more passionate kiss. Hiro gladly accepted her and he immediately responded to her kisses. Hiro wanted this woman like hell on fire. The coat that was covering Hime's back had fallen on the floor and was left unnoticed and discarded. But it was immediately replaced by Hiro's hand that is slowly snaking its way sensuously to her back. His other hand was feeling every curves and nooks in her petite body, and then experiencing the crispness of the skin in her shoulders, feeling the pulsation in her polished neck and so tangling his fingers with her gold hair. Tension, heat and passion were blossoming slowly, deep down their bodies.

He retrieved his head back for a while to breathe some air. He was gasping and Hime could hear every breath that he made.

"You have a very beautiful skin Lilliane-sama, delicate, softer and warmer than anything that I have ever known. A skin made to be touched."

"There is no need to give me such compliments Hiro."

Throwing all hesitations, Hiro's mouth came over hers and he started nibbling on her lower lip. Hiro moaned softly as his tongue run along the sleek surface of her lips. She parted them when Hiro slipped into the warmth of her mouth. He was brushing and stroking every detail that he could find inside while lapping up her sweetness. At the same time, her intoxicating scent had filled his head. Hime started to fight back, thrust for thrust; battling for dominance. She sighed in pleasure and answered in a low throated rumble. They continued to kiss. Hiro fondled her heated cheeks, and down to her waist to pull her closer. Hime on the other hand was playing with his soft hair, and encircling his neck.

This time, the princess was the one who pulled back for air. Both of them were gasping for air when their lips parted from each other.

Hime brought her hand to his lips, feeling its contour.

"Hiro, your lips are swollen." She giggled.

"Hey! Look who's talking, your lips are swollen as well..." he smiled. "…I am the happiest person living. It is all because of you. And I have to give you something."

He reached for his pocket and he pulled out a small box.

"Here, Onee-chan told me to give this to the one that I want to be with for the rest of my life. And I think I already found the woman for Me." he opened it. A ring will be found inside.

"Do you know what it means when a man gives a woman a ring?"

"Uh no."

"They say that when the woman accepts the ring, she will only be for that man. She will be his possession."

"So, will you accept this ring Lilliane-sama?"

"Of course, I gladly will."

Hiro got the ring and Hime brought her right hand to him. He placed it then to her ring finger.

"It looks good on you Lilliane-sama." He kissed her hand. And so, he was going to pull in for another kiss on her lips. They leaned closer to each other and closed their eyes but when they lips were almost touching, they heard someone which made them stop.

"AHEM. I hope were not interrupting something Onee-sama." Sherwood was there, standing in front of the small shelter. Not only she but Riza and Reiri are with her as well. And Hime's siblings were there too. The two of them froze, much to their surprise.

"Nice Hiro. You did a good job there!" said Riza.

"Congratulations Hime-sama." Said Reiri.

"Hiro, take good care of my sister okay? And if ever you changed your mind, I'M ALWAYS HERE TO TAKE Onee-sama's pl-." before Sherwood could finish, Riza had placed her hand on her mouth.

"Hiro, is it? Hurt my sister and I'll make sure that you will end up burning in hell. You heard that?" said Gilliam. Hiro froze when he heard those words.

"No need to threaten him brother. He wont do that." Hime said.

"So this calls for another celebration? Come on everyone. Let's all go back inside. Hime-chan, end your party so we could celebrate for this." Sylvia suggested and they all headed back. "I'm so happy. Welcome to the family Hiro!"

A shy smile appeared on Hiro's face and he can't help it but he was so happy being accepted by Hime's siblings.

"Stop with the teasing Sylvia-nee-sama. It's too early for that matter."

"But it will lead to that right? I can't wait to see Hime-chan carry my twin niece and nephew in her arms. I'll come and visit them in your mansion and play with them for the whole day. Oh, I'm so excited to see them!" Hime was too embarrassed, hearing such words from her older sister.

Sherwood walked in between Hiro and Hime.

"It was a really a good news ne, Hiro?"

"Indeed Princess Sherwood, very good news."

"So that was the good news was all about huh? You knew all of this from the start right Sherwood?"

"Of course I do! I really want to know what you will do if Hiro will confess to you. And I'm surprised that the feeling is mutual. I'm very happy for you Onee-sama."

"Thank you Sherwood."

"Let's hurry Hime, so you can end the party." Hiro said.

"No, you're wrong Hiro. This will just be the beginning." Hime said to Hiro. He got a little confused.

'Beginning?'

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I was just an ordinary high-school boy. My sister was the one who raised me. And because of her new work, I need to move into her new place.

Well, as I was searching for my beloved sister, I happened to pass on crowd. I was curious on what was going on, so I made my way to see for myself.

My jaw dropped for what I saw. It was a girl was sitting on top of arranged furniture that was placed on a large wheel barrow that was being pulled by a little maid. But it seems that the wheels of the wheel barrow broke so she made her way down.

She was a bit unusual though. Just by looking at her, I could tell that she is not Japanese at all. She is definitely and stunningly beautiful. She wore a black gothic dress traced with white laces for its hem. She wore a pair of black boots and a pair of arm gloves that reached the mid of her upper arms. Her skin was pale and it looked so fragile to touch. She has a long, blonde hair that shines with sunlight striking it. Her slim body, pear-shaped face, lips that goes well with her small nose is a sight to behold. But the thing that really caught my attention was her eyes. They were red just like rubies.

Suddenly, I noticed that the 'I beams' were about to fall on top of her [a construction was being made at the side. That's why!]. I ran as fast as I could!

'I have to save her! I have to!' I shove all the people who were blocking my way. The 'I beams' were going to struck her soon.

'Faster! Save her!' I jumped at her and I managed to push her away. But unluckily, I was the one who were caught under the 'I beams'. They were too heavy for my young body. I can't hold any longer. But I am glad that I was able to save her.

I searched for her. I saw her looking at my way.

"I'm glad that you are safe." I tried hard to give a smile. I could feel my eyelids were getting heavy and then, everything went black.

That is how, I, Hiyorimi Hiro died.

But I was brought back to life by that girl. She has the power to resurrect the dead and I have to protect her for I am her blood warrior.

And I guess fate has played on me as the most unexpected thing happened; I FELL INLOVE WITH MY MASTER. And guess what? She likes me too.

This was a very good day. I was just sitting under the shade of the tree; cool wind brushing against my skin, the smell of fresh flowers, watching the clear blue sky and most of all, and the beautiful girl with crimson red eyes was sitting beside me, reading.

I was interrupted in my thoughts when I heard her lovely voice.

"Why are you staring in space? Are you thinking about me?" she said.

"You don't have to ask me, because you perfectly know that I was always thinking about you." I took hold of her hand, giving her the assurance that there is no falsehood in those words. My eyes were not leaving hers. I want her to believe what I have just said.

He was leaning closer to her.

"Hiro, your about to kiss Me." she whispered

"I know."

"You're blushing too."

"I know that too. I'm always like this whenever I'm around you."

Their lips were locked. She bit her lips until it bled, her mouth skimming over his. He opened up and she delved inside, their tongues touching and teasing and tasting. Not long after, blood was trickling down his mouth. Her blood.

"You haven't received some blood for the past days right? The effect is starting to wear off."

"I hope that you will always feed me with your blood in that way. It tastes a lot better if it's coming from your lips."

She hit me with the book she was holding. Too bad it was a hard covered book. It hurts.

"Come on Hiro, we should be ready. Sylvia-nee-sama organized a tea party and she invited us."

She stood up and walked ahead of me. I was just watching her; happily walking. And I heard her shout from afar.

"Faster Hiro! We shouldn't be late!"

"I'm coming Lilliane-sama!" I shouted back and I ran as fast as I could until I reached her.

I smiled to my self. She's right. This is just the beginning…of everything.

END

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HAPPILY EVER AFTER? HAHAHA OF COURSE.

AFTER THIS STORY, I COME UP WITH THE IDEA OF WRITING A NEW FIC.

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