Author's note: Ok everybody! This is it! no more! The last part to my V-Day ficci! Enjoy it and please review! ^_~ (oh and LiNa I'll think about what you said… maybe a X-mas ficci or a Easter fic… hmmm)
Disclaimer: Esca isn't mine, no one in here is except for SkullyCat ß me!
Give a Dragon Slayer a Rose: Chapter 5
Dreams Come True
The party was getting really loud. Dragon Slayers and fans were dancing and singing and having a great time. SkullyCat Marie was sitting at the foot of Dilly's throne watching happily, while Dilandau was smiling evilly. Folken as well as Naria and Eriya were present. It was great, eighteen people had showed up! That was more than there were Dragon Slayers! But the boys didn't seem to mind, they were enjoying themselves fully. Refina watched her guy friends and laughed, she wasn't used to them acting like this! They were such show offs in front of all the girls. Jajuka was making polite conversation with Naria and Eriya. They were all older than the group of rowdy teens.
The song 'I'm too sexy' started to play and Draven squealed with delight. She leapt up onto the make-due stage and pulled Li up with her.
"It's my theme song! Boo yaa!" she laughed and thrust her hand into the air. Blood colored magic flowed through her outstretched hand and rose petals began to rain down on everyone. She smiled evilly. The crowd cheered. T'Chebbi was leaning against the door with Makoto, she smiled then snapped her fingers turning the rose petals above the door into cherry blossoms. Draven gave her a look but was soon swept up into a dance with Li.
When the song was over Meliae and GoldenEagle took over the stage so they could sing 'the Boy is mine'. They made Dalet stand up there with them and embarrassed him greatly in front of the others. Meliae smiled and kissed Dalet when the song ended. Golden had her hands twined around Dalet's. They caught each other's gaze and smiled stepping down from the stage.
"Ok so hows this… you have Dalet's hands and I get him!" Meliae grinned, her dark eyes glinting.
"That's not fair!" Golden clung to Dalet's side. He looked worried, like as if he might be pulled in two. "I get his hands and we share him."
"Um, do I get a say?" waiting for the chorused 'no!' but it never came. Golden just looked at him and Meliae finally said.
"Well, what do you have to say? Are you telling me you're actually going to choose?"
"Eerr… no! I never said that! I just…" he rolled his eyes. "I had no idea girls could make you feel so stupid!" the two girls giggled.
"Alright we'll share him," Meliae said. "And he is so cute when he's confused! Hehe!"
"Yeah! Can I have the first dance?" Golden Eagle asked both Meliae and Dalet.
"Sure, have fun and bring him back!" Meliae giggled then waited for her turn.
"Sing again you guys! You've got the best voices in the whole Vione!" Chesta said to Shakaku and Sakuli. "No one's singing now that Golden and Meliae are done."
"Wanna sing another duet?" Sakuli asked other girl.
"Sure, if you want." She twirled a dark blond strand of hair, "what do you want us to sing?" Chesta paused.
"Sing… Yakusoku ha Iranai!" he smiled at the two of them. "Please?"
"Alright, let's go!" Sakuli pulled Shakaku up onto the stage and the room quieted noticeably. When they started singing their voices reached to every corner of the room, filling it with exquisite sound. The music traveled through the fortress like a summer breeze, soldiers and sorcerers alike stopped what they were doing to listen to the enchanting song. It seemed to fill the very air with joy.
Li held Draven just a little closer, Skully watched dreamily while T'Chebbi and Makoto stood side-by-side and listened peacefully. The dragon slayers and their valentines were all transfixed. They listened in silence. Dilandau watched the fiery look in his eye replaced by a simple smile. Jajuka smiled at Refina and she smiled back, it was so nice to behold such magic. Naria and Eriya leaned on either side of Folken. Chesta watched to two of them like someone hypnotized, they were like goddesses to him, the music there power.
When the song ended there was a pause of disbelief then uproar of enthusiasm. Chesta leap forward and snatched both girls into an enthusiastic embrace. He looked at them both with over bright eyes.
"You two were beautiful…" Shakaku blushed deep crimson and even the witty Sakuli had nothing to say in response. He leaned forward and kissed them in turn. He pulled from behind him something and handed it to the girls. They were two rose crowns. The blonde boy blushed and looked through his bangs at them. He silently thanked Draven for her help.
"Come on let's dance shall we?" Sakuli started to lead him down onto the dance floor when the crowd began to complain.
"Sing again girls!" someone called.
"Please!!! I'll die if you don't!"
"If you're not going to sing, can you at least dance with me?"
"Hey! I wanna dance with Shakaku!"
"Fine as long as I get Sakuli!"
"But I wanna dance with 'em both!" the complaining continued and got louder. Shakaku was blushing furiously and watching the dragon slayers argue. Sakuli was laughing and Chesta was somewhere in between amused and worried. Finally Dilandau did something.
"SHUT UP!" he stood gripping the arms of his throne. "Goddamnit! Look at you arguing over a pair of girls!"
"But their hot- " whoever said that was instantly silenced with a look from Dilandau. He sighed and turned to the two girls. "Would you two sing a couple more songs? It seems to me that these idiots won't shut-up unless you do…"
"Sure Dilly-sama!" Sakuli said. "If it's ok with Shakaku?"
"Fine by me!"
"All right then! It's settled." With that Dilandau sat back down. The music continued and everything went back to normal.
Pizazz and Wizardmon were dancing together and laughing Pizazz's wings had sprouted again. They were laughing and joking around. Migel watched them from his spot against the wall. Reb walked up to him and handed him a glass of the red wine. He smiled and nodded his thanks. Then he returned to gazing at the dance floor. The glare of the lights made Reb's glasses opaque. She watched Migel watching Pizazz and sighed. She sighed and ducked her head, staring into her wine. Migel heard her sad sigh and turned to look at her.
"Do you want to dance?" he asked.
"Sure." She smiled slowly up at him. His eyes seemed to reflect the smile. He took her hand and led her onto the dance floor. The song ended and Shakaku and Sakuli began to sing a slower song. Migel's hand rested on the small of her back and his hand clasped hers. She looked surprised and a little nervous.
"Don't worry you'll dance beautifully." He led her through the dance. Their eyes held. She was beautiful, simple and so complicated at the same time. She was someone he defiantly wanted to remain close to. Even if they were only friends, somehow he sensed that she was someone he could trust his secrets with. Reb herself was blissfully happy dancing with him. They twirled and smiled laughing and just enjoying each other's company. When the song ended they walked back to where they had been standing.
"Thanks for dancing with me." Reb said shyly. It was great. He leaned down and kissed her mouth softly. She blushed and smiled up at him when he pulled back.
"It was my pleasure." He broke into a grin. Pizazz came over and asked if Migel would dance with her. He obliged and followed her back onto the dance floor, Wizardmon came to talk to Reb and they were quickly lost in conversation.
Pizazz was a good dancer, no she was a great dancer. As soon as they hit the floor everyone parted to let them have more room. There was twirling and spinning and all sorts or complicated moves. Migel watched her dance up a storm. She paused and looked at him as if daring him to do better. He winked at her and started break dancing. The crowd cheered and watched as they competed against each other.
He's good and he knows it… must be the dragon slayer training. Pizazz thought. She did a few more difficult moves and watched his response.
She definitely didn't play easy. He watched her moves and smiled. She was great, always fun to be around. As she started something different he moved in and became part of her dance. They moved around each other practically burning up the floor. When they finished everyone cheered and the two of them laughed even though they were panting for breath.
"That was fun!" Pizazz said leaning against him.
"Sure was!" he took a deep breath. "Haven't done anything like that in a while. You were good!" she giggled.
"So were you." They headed for the wine table to get a drink.
"Not as good as you." He leaned down and kissed her forehead. "It must be the draconian blood in you." She smiled and laughed.
"You're soo cute when you laugh." He grinned and led her to the table of refreshments.
Sabby waited in the corner she watched as Kiliki danced with Gatti again. She checked her watch again and sighed. How many times could they dance!? She glanced around the room. Chesta was watching his girls sing, Dalet was dancing with two girls, it was quite impressive to behold. Migel was taking turns dancing with Pizazz and talking with Reb. Draven, T'Chebbi and their companions were taking in the doorway. Dilly's girls were talking in a group and dancing with the other slayers. D.S. was especially enjoying the company of the other boys. She danced with them more than once. And then there was Viole and Keda. They were just cuddling in the corner. It was soo cute. They must be in love… she glanced back at Gatti. He was still dancing with that other girl.
Kiliki laughed as Gatti dipped her. Her blue eyes seemed to glow. She was having a great time. When he pulled her back up she kissed his cheek. He blushed slightly and she giggled. Gatti twirled her and watched her short blonde hair spin. She was very beautiful.
"Hey Gatti maybe I could come back some time. Show you how to skateboard? How's that sound?"
"Great! But I'll warn you, I suck. Until today I'd never even heard of a skateboard."
"S'ok! It'll just take longer to teach you that's all." She smiled and he sighed happily. The song ended and Kiliki was about to get ready for the next dance when she caught sight of Sabby. She was sitting in the corner watching the wall. The girl instantly felt bad for her. She was all alone just sitting there.
"Hey Gatti, why don't you dance with Sabby."
"Yeah! Great idea!" he grinned and Kiliki walked over to Sabby. She leaned down and Sabby looked at her with surprise.
"Hey, I think someone wants to dance with you." She stepped aside and Gatti stood there smiling. It was like magic, the moment Sabby saw him a smile lit her face. He led her out to the dance floor. Remembering, she turned back to Kiliki and said,
"Thank you Kiliki." The look in her eyes showed how much she really meant it. While they danced close together. Kiliki waited by herself, but after only a moment she was asked to dance by one of the other Dragon Slayers. She obliged and both girls danced happily with their partners.
Folken and Aiko were sitting together. The Zaibach stratigo and the shy beautiful girl were content to just sit and enjoy each other's company. Naria and Eriya were singing 'A cat's Feelings' and dancing in sync. Jajuka smiled and glanced over at Dilandau. The Slayer Lord was watching the events with an odd look he couldn't place. The author sat at the foot of the throne as always. She was talking to Lina about something. Refina walked up beside him.
"Enjoying yourself?" she asked her eyes watching the moving bodies of the dancers.
"Well enough. It's nice to see the boys interacting with people their own… age."
"Yes it is. Do you have any idea what SK Marie and Lina are talking about? They keep saying stuff about Christmas and Easter fanfics. It's weird…" the dog man chuckled.
"Well I dare say the author of this is not exactly normal…"
"I agree completely."
"Hey! Are you guys talking about me??" Skully said from beside them. They both jumped and looked at her somewhat guiltily and annoyed. She didn't wait for a response. "Jajuka!! Dance with me!!! Come on!!" she dragged him out ignoring his protests and danced with him.
"Lord Dilandau, would you dance with me? After all I did come here to see you." Empress Kitanane said. She looked charming in her magical dress and the slayers had been asking to dance with her all night. Dilandau looked at her and decided that she was pretty. He looked at the crowd and frowned. Him dance? It was a new concept. After another pause Katy added, "if you don't want to you don't have to."
"No. It's fine, I'll dance with you." He descended from his throne and took her hand leading her into the dance. He had no problem with the crowd because they all moved out of his way. To Sakuli who was singing, he said. "Sing a slower song, I don't want to dance to a fast song." The song started up and the couple danced. It was a beautiful thing to behold because they were both beautiful. When the song finished Katy thanked him for the dance and he returned to his throne.
Before he could sit Lady Destiny came up to him.
"You're not getting away from me! Come on, you gotta dance with me too!" she dragged him back out there and danced another slow song. After she managed to kiss him on the cheek before he retreated to his seclusion.
Angel and Lina both expected a dance after that and Dilandau finally agreed. During their dance Angel leaned against his chest not looking into his fierce eyes. Dilandau was smiling the whole time and when the song ended his lifted up her face so she had to look at him. Her deep brown eyes looked all innocence. Without taking his gaze off her he pulled out his dagger and cut the tip of her finger. She flinched, more out of surprise than pain. Then he kissed the blood away. He stared at her for a moment longer then walked back to dance with Lina. Not all innocence he thought.
"Well you took long enough." She said when he came over to her. "Poor Angel, she's like and angel and you a devil."
"Come on lets get this dance over with." He grinned. They danced together and Lina took great joy in making him feel uncomfortable. Because even though he was a fighter and hot tempered he didn't know shit about women. The other girl were watching and laughing every time Lina got close enough to make him nervous. SkullyCat was hysterical. She was on her back laughing. Even a few of the slayers were laughing. But quiet enough so he didn't hear. When the song was finally over Dilandau went and sat down. He glared at all of the girls. They were still giggling softly.
"Hey am I too late? Is the party still going?" two girls entered. The taller one spoke. She was wearing red and black with a cape. All of it was trimmed in gold. She had long red hair that went past her waist and dark green eyes. Her friend had long dark brown hair and Ishida blue eyes. She wore a sky blue tunic and black pants like the first girl.
"Party's still going." T'chebbi said to the new commers. She smiled and they surveyed the room. There were lots of girls and boys dancing in all sorts of outfits. Some people even had wings. There were quite a few animal people around as well. Makoto smiled at them and said, "if you're looking for Dilandau he's at his throne, anyone else… is around. Need any help just ask Makoto, that's me!"
"Thanks! I'm Sam and this is Chibi-Stacey." The first girl said. Then the other girl asked,
"Do you know where Folken is??"
"Uh, yeah, he's over there." Makoto pointed to where he had been sitting.
"Thanks again!" The girl said smiling. Sam headed for Dilandau and Stacey for Folken.
"Dilandau-sama?" he looked at her. "I'm Sam, I was wondering if I could give you a sort of V-day gift."
"Go ahead." He smirked. She glared. He grinned and she rolled her eyes.
"Anyway here this is for you. Even if you are a bit stuck up sometimes." He gave her a look and she gave him one right back. Then handed him a sword. It was a master worked piece with a black hilt and a red stone embedded into the pommel. He hefted it and his eyebrow's raised in respect for it.
"This is a good weapon. I'll add it to my collection. I thank you." He was sincere and she smiled.
"I saw it and thought you might like It." he chuckled.
"I don't suppose you'd like to play tag or hide and go seek Red head?" he smiled wickedly. "I wouldn't kill you if I caught you, promise." He grinned wolfishly and she laughed.
"Dilandau you're crazy."
"Oh I know, but the crazy one's are always beautiful." He laughed and so did she soon they were lost in a series of private jokes and funny remarks.
Meanwhile Chibi-Stacey pushed her way through the crowd. She eventually found Folken talking with Naria and another girl with pale blue hair. He was so handsome she just stopped and stared at him for a moment. Then she bravely walked over to them.
"Lord Folken, my name is Stacey. I was um, wondering if I could talk to you alone."
"Sure." He smiled down at her and excused himself politely.
"I just wanted to give this two you." She held out a box. He took it and opened it carefully, inside was a small glass dragon. It was done perfectly. He stared at it for long moments, watching the light change through it. Then he looked at her.
"It's enchanting…" he looked at it again. "Thank you. Thank you very much. I will treasure it." He paused then black wings erupted from his back. He picked up one of the fallen feathers and handed it to her. "Here Stacey, this is my gift to you. It's not much but it has love and that is magic in it's self."
"Oh…" she felt her eyes water. "Thank you Folken-sama!" she threw her arms around his neck and hugged him.
The party progressed into early morning hours. Finally Dilandau knew it was time to quit. He stood up and Jajuka turned off the music.
"Thank you all for coming, this has been almost as much fun as a battle! I just wanted to say good bye to everyone and the Dragon Slayers and I have to sleep, as well as Folken and his cats. So thanks again drop by again sometime. Bye."
Everyone took their time saying good bye then the various guests filled into the center of the room. Draven had fallen asleep and Li was caring her. TC was in cat form and perched on Makoto's head. Skully yawned and waved good bye. Then a white pillar of light engulfed the room and the twenty odd people disappeared into the sky and back to the mystic moon.
Dilandau looked around the room. It was dark and empty looking. There were rose petals and cherry blossoms everywhere. His elite soldiers were all exhausted. Jajuka was rounding them up to get to their rooms. Naria and Eriya were walking back with Folken. The dragon slayer lord sighed and looked at his vase full of roses. He had had so much fun. It was kind of sad to see it all over. He looked at the empty, messy room then got up. When he reached the door he pulled off his tiara and he turned out the lights.
"Dilandau-Sama?" he blinked, turning around. There was the outline of a figure there.
"SkullyCat Marie…" he shook his head. "I though you went with everyone else."
"Nah, I prefer Gaea to earth." She smiled, leaning against the doorframe. "Besides I can go back later. Right now I'd rather be on the Vione." He laughed.
"So seeing you did write this, want to have the last dance?"
"Sure." He walked across the rose petals and lit a candle, they danced together in silence. The memories of Valentine's day still fresh in their minds. Skully looked up at him.
"Do you think we should do this again?"
"Definitely." She smiled and leaned against him. Finally they pulled apart.
"Where are you staying?"
"With Naria and Eriya, they've got an extra cot." They walked out of the room.
"Oh Skully?"
"Yes?" Dilandau pulled her into a kiss. She relaxed and kissed him back.
And it was all a happy ending… or so you think!
That's all. It's finished… maybe I'll do another story like this… depends. Anyway tell me what you think! ^.~
-SkullyCat Marie