~~~~ Escaflowne : A Love Against All Odds ~~~~
~~ Chapter 10 : The Wedding ~~
By : Angel_Wing
Hitomi and Van are finally to be married,after all that's happened,
they can finally be together.
A few servants look over Hitomi's dress a few extra times,and place finishing touches
on it,making it as perfect as possible.
Hitomi stands still,letting them do their work,sighing softly.
'I can't beleive,today's the day!'She smiles and looks at her engagement ring.
"Lady Hitomi,you're all ready now."One of the servants tells her,
breaking her from her thoughts.
"Oh,Hitomi is fine,no need for the 'Lady' part."She giggles.
Merle looks at Hitomi,and gasps,
"Hitomi,you're beautiful!Look at yourself!"
She turns and looks at herself in the mirror,her eyes widen at how she looks.
The dress hugs her body softly,bringing out her natural curves,giving her a soft glow.
It has a long train and veil,accented with glitter and small pearls about it.
"Is that ME?"Hitomi asks and nearly cries.
"Yup,that's you!Now,you ready?It's time."Merle asks the somewhat nervous Hitomi.
~*~
Van stands nervously beside the Minister and his best man;Allen Schezar.
"Don't be so nervous,it's only Hitomi."Allen says in a gentle tone.
"Yeah ... but ... uh."Van stutters nervously,blushing deeply.
Their heads look up as the brides theme begins playing,and Merle's friend;Lacey walks in,spreading
flower petals about as she walks.
Van's heartbeat begins to quicken,as time seems to slow down for him.
Hitomi takes a deep breath,and walks into the chamber,some white lillies in her hands as she
walks down the isle,towords Van.
Van's breath is nearly taken away at how beautiful she is,the light accents her body perfectly.
After a moment,Hitomi stops beside Van,looking at him shyly through her veil.
~*~
After going through the needed statements in the wedding,it's time for Van and Hitomi
to exchange their vows.
"Do you,Van Vanel,take this woman to be your wife,to have and to hold,for richer or poorer,
in sickness and in health,until death do you part?"The elderly minister asks the young king.
"I do,"Van smiles and nervously places a gold band onto Hitomi's finger.
"And,do you,Hitomi Kanzaki,take this man to be your husband,to have and to hold,
for richer or poorer,in sicknedd and in health,until death do you part?"The minister smiles at her.
"I do,"Hitomi says and places a gold band onto Van's finger,her eyes never leave his.
The Minister takes their hands,and joins them together in a thin stip of cloth,with the symbol
of Fanelia on it.
"You may now say your vows."He says and watches them with a gentle smile.
"Hitomi,I swear by the Gods,to always love you and to keep you safe,no matter what happens
to me,as long as you are safe.As long as our love is with us,I will always be the happiest man
in Gaea."Van tells her,looking into her eyes through the thin veil.
"Van,after you proposed to me,I knew that we were destined,and as long as I live,
I will love you day in and day our,forever,my love is very deep for you.As long as
you are beside me,I'm the luckiest girl in Gaea."Hitomi whispers lovingly.
"I now pronounce you Man and Wife,and King and Queen of Fanelia."The
Minister turns to Van,
"Van,you may now kiss your Bride,and Queen."
Van faces Hitomi,and gently lifts her veil,and looks into her eyes,
"I love you,Hitomi,my love."He takes her into his arms.
"I love you,Van."Hitomi says before their lips meet in a gentle kiss,that
seals their marriage.
Everyone in the chamber cheers and claps for their King and his new Queen,
even Dilandau has a few tears in his eyes.
Merle cries in Allen's shoulder,and he hugs her.
"It's so romantic!"She cries softly.
~*~
After the party to celebrate the wedding,it's time for Van and Hitomi to have their
first dance together.
He bows before her,his cape flows over his shoulders,"May I have this dance,my Queen?"
"Of course you may,my King."Hitomi places her hand in his,and he takes her to the
middle of the chamber,and pulls her close.
~~ Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar ~~
Van and Hitomi dance gracefully as soft music plays for them.
Hitomi lays her head on his shoulder a moment,and his hold tightens lovingly.
~~ My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Oh did you ever know?
That I had mine on you ~~
He keeps his gaze on her,as if protecting her,even though they're safe now.
He rests his chin ontop her head softly,taking in her scent,loving everything about her.
~~ Darling so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer ~~
Hitomi looks up at him,remembering all they've been through,and how far they've
gotten together,and smiles.
Van smiles back and spins her gently,her dress flows around her,making everyone gasp softly.
~~ So let me come to you
Close as I wanted to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you ~~
Van brings her close again,and looks into her eyes,seeing her soul deep within.
"I love you,Hitomi Vanel."He smiles.
"And I love you,Van Fanel."Hitomi smiles back.
~~ Darling so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you're not dreaming ~~
The music begins to slow to a soft beat,and Van holds Hitomi close to him,
her body fits perfectly in his embrace.
It let's him know,this is no dream,it is real.
~~ Darling so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer ~~
Hitomi looks up at him,his gentle gaze makes her feel safe.
His hand gently caresses her cheek,making her sigh softly.
'This is real ... 'She thinks,smiling up at him.
~~ So let me come to you
Close as I wanted to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you ~~
Van holds her even closer,and kisses her again,his arms hold her lovingly and gently.
Hitomi wraps her arms around him,holding him as close as she can,never wanting the day to end.
~~ Darling so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you're not dreaming ~~
They break away gently as the music stops,and everyone claps for them.
"Way to go you two!"Merle shouts and giggles.
"Now,go get yourselfs a room."Allen jokes,making the couple blush.
"It is getting late,so run along,shoo shoo!"Merle laughs and guestures for them to go ahead.
Van smiles and picks up Hitomi and walks up to their room,holding her close the whole way.
~Note from Angel_Wing;
They're finally married,minna!
I'm thinking of writing a chapter on how they consumate their marriage,it won't be graphic,
just like most romance stories are,just show how the couple love each other ...
I'm sure you know what I mean!^_~
Let me know,and there is a sequal!
Ja,love you all!
Love,
~*Angel_Wing
'Eyes on Me' is (C) Squaresoft
'Tenkuu no Escaflowne' is (R) Sunrise,Bandai and many others
~~ Chapter 10 : The Wedding ~~
By : Angel_Wing
Hitomi and Van are finally to be married,after all that's happened,
they can finally be together.
A few servants look over Hitomi's dress a few extra times,and place finishing touches
on it,making it as perfect as possible.
Hitomi stands still,letting them do their work,sighing softly.
'I can't beleive,today's the day!'She smiles and looks at her engagement ring.
"Lady Hitomi,you're all ready now."One of the servants tells her,
breaking her from her thoughts.
"Oh,Hitomi is fine,no need for the 'Lady' part."She giggles.
Merle looks at Hitomi,and gasps,
"Hitomi,you're beautiful!Look at yourself!"
She turns and looks at herself in the mirror,her eyes widen at how she looks.
The dress hugs her body softly,bringing out her natural curves,giving her a soft glow.
It has a long train and veil,accented with glitter and small pearls about it.
"Is that ME?"Hitomi asks and nearly cries.
"Yup,that's you!Now,you ready?It's time."Merle asks the somewhat nervous Hitomi.
~*~
Van stands nervously beside the Minister and his best man;Allen Schezar.
"Don't be so nervous,it's only Hitomi."Allen says in a gentle tone.
"Yeah ... but ... uh."Van stutters nervously,blushing deeply.
Their heads look up as the brides theme begins playing,and Merle's friend;Lacey walks in,spreading
flower petals about as she walks.
Van's heartbeat begins to quicken,as time seems to slow down for him.
Hitomi takes a deep breath,and walks into the chamber,some white lillies in her hands as she
walks down the isle,towords Van.
Van's breath is nearly taken away at how beautiful she is,the light accents her body perfectly.
After a moment,Hitomi stops beside Van,looking at him shyly through her veil.
~*~
After going through the needed statements in the wedding,it's time for Van and Hitomi
to exchange their vows.
"Do you,Van Vanel,take this woman to be your wife,to have and to hold,for richer or poorer,
in sickness and in health,until death do you part?"The elderly minister asks the young king.
"I do,"Van smiles and nervously places a gold band onto Hitomi's finger.
"And,do you,Hitomi Kanzaki,take this man to be your husband,to have and to hold,
for richer or poorer,in sicknedd and in health,until death do you part?"The minister smiles at her.
"I do,"Hitomi says and places a gold band onto Van's finger,her eyes never leave his.
The Minister takes their hands,and joins them together in a thin stip of cloth,with the symbol
of Fanelia on it.
"You may now say your vows."He says and watches them with a gentle smile.
"Hitomi,I swear by the Gods,to always love you and to keep you safe,no matter what happens
to me,as long as you are safe.As long as our love is with us,I will always be the happiest man
in Gaea."Van tells her,looking into her eyes through the thin veil.
"Van,after you proposed to me,I knew that we were destined,and as long as I live,
I will love you day in and day our,forever,my love is very deep for you.As long as
you are beside me,I'm the luckiest girl in Gaea."Hitomi whispers lovingly.
"I now pronounce you Man and Wife,and King and Queen of Fanelia."The
Minister turns to Van,
"Van,you may now kiss your Bride,and Queen."
Van faces Hitomi,and gently lifts her veil,and looks into her eyes,
"I love you,Hitomi,my love."He takes her into his arms.
"I love you,Van."Hitomi says before their lips meet in a gentle kiss,that
seals their marriage.
Everyone in the chamber cheers and claps for their King and his new Queen,
even Dilandau has a few tears in his eyes.
Merle cries in Allen's shoulder,and he hugs her.
"It's so romantic!"She cries softly.
~*~
After the party to celebrate the wedding,it's time for Van and Hitomi to have their
first dance together.
He bows before her,his cape flows over his shoulders,"May I have this dance,my Queen?"
"Of course you may,my King."Hitomi places her hand in his,and he takes her to the
middle of the chamber,and pulls her close.
~~ Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar ~~
Van and Hitomi dance gracefully as soft music plays for them.
Hitomi lays her head on his shoulder a moment,and his hold tightens lovingly.
~~ My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Oh did you ever know?
That I had mine on you ~~
He keeps his gaze on her,as if protecting her,even though they're safe now.
He rests his chin ontop her head softly,taking in her scent,loving everything about her.
~~ Darling so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer ~~
Hitomi looks up at him,remembering all they've been through,and how far they've
gotten together,and smiles.
Van smiles back and spins her gently,her dress flows around her,making everyone gasp softly.
~~ So let me come to you
Close as I wanted to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you ~~
Van brings her close again,and looks into her eyes,seeing her soul deep within.
"I love you,Hitomi Vanel."He smiles.
"And I love you,Van Fanel."Hitomi smiles back.
~~ Darling so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you're not dreaming ~~
The music begins to slow to a soft beat,and Van holds Hitomi close to him,
her body fits perfectly in his embrace.
It let's him know,this is no dream,it is real.
~~ Darling so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer ~~
Hitomi looks up at him,his gentle gaze makes her feel safe.
His hand gently caresses her cheek,making her sigh softly.
'This is real ... 'She thinks,smiling up at him.
~~ So let me come to you
Close as I wanted to be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I loved your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you ~~
Van holds her even closer,and kisses her again,his arms hold her lovingly and gently.
Hitomi wraps her arms around him,holding him as close as she can,never wanting the day to end.
~~ Darling so share with me
Your love if you have enough
Your tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out then
You will know that you're not dreaming ~~
They break away gently as the music stops,and everyone claps for them.
"Way to go you two!"Merle shouts and giggles.
"Now,go get yourselfs a room."Allen jokes,making the couple blush.
"It is getting late,so run along,shoo shoo!"Merle laughs and guestures for them to go ahead.
Van smiles and picks up Hitomi and walks up to their room,holding her close the whole way.
~Note from Angel_Wing;
They're finally married,minna!
I'm thinking of writing a chapter on how they consumate their marriage,it won't be graphic,
just like most romance stories are,just show how the couple love each other ...
I'm sure you know what I mean!^_~
Let me know,and there is a sequal!
Ja,love you all!
Love,
~*Angel_Wing
'Eyes on Me' is (C) Squaresoft
'Tenkuu no Escaflowne' is (R) Sunrise,Bandai and many others