Chapter 3: The Heavenly Knight



Yoko laid back on the large bed in the Fanelian castle. It was a beautiful warm morning. I still can't believe he's a king. He looks way too young. Hmm . . . I wonder how old? And how available? She giggled to herself. Well, he is cute . . . Lazily she stood up form the bed and walked towards the two french doors leading to a small balcony. She quietly opened the doors and walked towards the railing.

Yoko found herself breathless at the sight before her. The city was rather small but full of life. She could see many men and women walking through the busy streets. Even though it was just a few hours after sunrise, everyone was doing something. Many of the men were building homes while many of the women could be seen in the markets shopping. How can they be so lively at this hour? Yoko wondered. She turned around and went back inside to find that cat-girl from earlier that day.

Merle studied Yoko's every move as she sat on the bed. She wasn't sure about her, but then again Merle was always cautious around foreigners. She watched Yoko go into her bag and pull out some strange clothing.

"Um, can you leave? I need to change." Yoko asked Merle warily. Merle said nothing as she left the room but she face said it all, she didn't like Yoko at all. Strange girl, cat or whatever she is.

Yoko changed out of her clothing and into her spare clothes that she had packed which was a red tank top and beige short shorts. Now, what to do? Should I just wait here or what? As if an answer to her questions, there was a knock from the door. "Yes?" she called. The door clicked and opened. In walked a tall man with long, golden blond hair. His sapphire blue left Yoko speechless.

Allen looked over the woman before him. She was truly a rare rose indeed. One that would need delicate care. "Can I help you?" Yoko asked as she looked him up and down.

"I'm here to escort you to breakfast my lady." he said with a bow. Yoko blushed a bright red. "My lady, are you alright?" Yoko shook her head.

"I'm fine, really I'm just fine." she answered Allen as she walked towards the doorway.

"May I?" he asked as he held out his hand to her. Yoko blushed and replied with a yes. Allen linked arms with her and led her down the hallway and down the grand staircase to the dinning hall.

Yoko was more than speechless at the sight. The room was huge and just mesmerizing. In the centre of the room was a large, polished oak table set for four. Allen escorted her to her seat at the table. He pulled out the chair for her.

"What's with all the royal treatment?" Yoko asked as she looked at the fine china and silverware. Allen smiled and sat down beside her.

"You are a guest in this castle." Yoko looked at him still confused.

"So what, I'm a guest."

"But not just any ordinary guest. You're from the Mystic Moon." Yoko raised an eyebrow.

"So I'm getting all this special treatment because I'm from the Mystic Moon? Ok, whatever..." it wasn't too long until Van showed up with Merle who was hanging off of his arm as usual. Over the course of the meal, Allen casually flirted with Yoko, who began to flirt back. God, why am I flirting with him? Sure he's nice and all but this is just weird. The guy is like six years older than me! But he does have nice hair . . .

Merle looked at Allen and was actually happy he was courting with Yoko. Hopefully this will keep her attention off of my Van-sama. Van, however wasn't too comfortable with Allen's behaviour. He never really ever felt comfortable while Allen tried to court other women. It always made him think of her, Hitomi. That name however brought back horrible memories. I thought she felt the same way but I guess I was wrong . . .Van let out a small sigh as he thought of their time together during the Destiny War.

For the rest of the day, Van went about his duties. However Hitomi's face always appeared in his head, clouding his thoughts and decisions. Why did I let her leave? If I hadn't, she'd be at my side right now. The pain in his soul brought tears to his eyes.

Merle stood at the doorway of Van's room. Van's sadness was her's as well. For the past two years she had seen him through the worse of times. She had always hoped that by telling him to see her and bring her back would make him happy but she was wrong. Since his trip to the Mystic Moon, he hardly smiled. There's got to be a way to cheer him up. I can't stand this anymore! I may not be the right person for Van-sama but I'll find them for him.



A/N: Yay! I updated! Sorry about the delay, I kinda forgot the whole plot of the fic -_-; so I just didn't write for a long time. Sorry!