Chapter 21: Fabia

A few days had gone by and I had yet to visit much less find Dan. I didn't know whether it was exhaustion or knowing the truth that kept me away from him. I felt the need to tell him of his possible fate, but my worry kept me from doing so. I didn't want to make him sad for I knew he already felt guilt in what had transpired, but I couldn't prevent that. I felt helpless and agitated with myself, the council, and fate. This isn't how it should be, but it was I couldn't deny it.

"Princess?" A voice called my attention and I realized how late it was and I had just wandered past my bedroom.

I looked up to see Anubias blocking my path, well not really since I needed to turn around, but still if I were to continue, he would be blocking my way.

"Anubias." I spoke his name in a sort of greeting matter, but I wasn't pleasant about it, "Can I help you?"

The Gundalian shook his head as he spoke, "Not necessarily, I was just worried about your wellbeing is all because the last time I saw you was when you hurried off to find the Kuso boy. How is he and you?"

I was surprised, but also a little suspicious as I replied, "I am well and as for Dan, I haven't had the chance to go find out myself."

"I see." Was Anubias's reply and he turned around to walk away, "I'm sorry to have bothered you so late. Good night."

I nodded to him and sighed as I turned away to head back to my room. I didn't bother turning on the light for I was contemplating the weird conversation I just had. I hardly noticed the figure coming up behind me as I sat on my vanity chair and began to remove my shoes.

"Fabia." A familiar voice whispered, but it was still sudden enough to make me jump and quickly flick on the light.

"Dan! You scared me." I scolded holding a hand to my chest as my heartbeat was trying to calm down from the scare.

"Sorry." He said, "I was going to check on you, but you weren't in your room and was about to leave when I heard voice outside the door and didn't want to give any bad impressions and such."

"This late in the night? Shouldn't you still be in the infirmary?" I asked, even though I was glad to see him, I was still worried about my previous contemplation.

He came closer and embraced me in a firm hug. I knew then something else was troubling him.

"Dan what's wrong?" I murmured as he still held tight to me.

"I was worried about you is all." He said pulling away slightly.

"I'm fine, Dan, but…." I trailed off and my voice became shaky, I looked downward.

"Fabia? What's the matter?" He asked stroking my cheek and a small tear fell down it.

"Dan, I can't hide this any longer. I hate keep secrets from you." I admitted my voice still shaky, "There's something you need to know."

I paused and looked into his amber eyes gazing at me instensly.

"If Drago and you don't gain the control you need over the power Code Eve bestowed on you…you and Drago could turn to stone…like how Dragonoid Colossus was." I said and Dan's hands fell away from me and he became downcast.

Long silence fell between us and he sat at the foot of my bed.

"I'm sorry. I don't want this to happen to you." I said tears forming in my eyes.

"It won't, I promise you." Dan said after a moment, "I'm Dan Kuso and I don't give up that easily and neither should you."

He had a look of determination and embraced me once more and this time I returned the embracement.

"I'm not going to turn to stone, but I do need help. I can't figure out this Magmel guy and what he's after, but I do know he's been plaguing my dreams all the time now." Dan said as he slightly pulled away to look at me.

"I can help there, at least, with your dreams." I suggested, "I've been meaning to mention that I have some special psychic ability that allows me to enter another's mind if I'm touching their skin."

Dan turned red for a moment and I laughed.

"Not like that silly." I said pulling away and disappearing into my closet.

"I wasn't thinking that!" Dan sputtered growing more red in the face, "Besides it almost sounds like you're suggesting…that…we….sleep….together…"

"Maybe…" I teased from the slight crack in my closet door so I could hear him properly, "Just don't try anything funny now."

I exited the closet having finished dressing into my nightgown and found Dan turning bright red. I giggled and then yawned as I undid my ribbon letting my hair sway freely now. I looked him up and down and sighed.

"Do you need pajamas?" I asked him and he turned even redder.

"N-no." He stammered out unable to pull his eyes from me.

"Well then go ahead and use my closet to change and hurry up, I'm tired." I suggested as I walked over to my bed and found Aronaut already sitting on the nightstand.

Dan eventually disappeared into my closet and while in there Aronaut mumbled something.

"He better not try anything." The Haos warrior grumbled earning a small giggle from me.

I removed my bakumeter and set it down next to my partner. I gave him a small tap on the head with my finger as if I was patting him on the head. Dan stumbled out of the closet holding his shirt up over his chest and I stifled a laugh as I realized he normally slept in his pants. He turned bright red noticing my reaction.

"H-h-h-hey! Alright I'll admit, if I had known we would've been sleeping together then I would've brought a tank top." He quickly defended and I went up to him while Drago joined Aronaut on the table.

I stood up and pulled back the sheet making sure he would be comfortable and have enough room because normally on nights like this I would sleep sprawled out on my bed. I didn't realize he was still standing as I went to switch off the light and went to hop in.

"Come. You aren't this shy normally." I ushered as I climbed into the left side of the bed, "Just lie next to me and give me your hand."

He didn't say a word as he dropped his shirt to the floor and slowly got in under the sheets. He laid on his back not saying a word and his face still red. I didn't react except to lie on my side face him and then took his hand. He gently clasped my hand and I allowed a bit of a connection to form so I could hear his thoughts.

'Great, I feel like I'm a kid again having to sleep with 'mom' to keep the nightmares away.' I overheard one his trailing thoughts, 'She's so cute in that nightgown. I would say so, but Aronaut's glaring at me.'

I giggled as I closed my eyes and murmured into his ear, "Relax."

He tensed slightly and then he let out a long breathe. I'm guessing he had fallen straight to sleep as his thoughts disappeared and were replaced by light snoring. I yawned once more before switching hands and placing my other on his shoulder. Then I too drifted to sleep and at the same time I plunged myself into the brunette's dream.

Chapter End

Aronaut: I do not approve of this!

Me: Shush! I'm the author and your a character.

Aronaut: So?

Me: Don't make me write you out of character.

Aronaut:...continue.