***Author's Note***
What to say, what to say. Well, I have a lot to say
but it doesn't concern the fic and I'm sure you don't want to hear my babbling
which is what I am doing right now so thanks for the reviews and go ahead and
do it again after you read this chapter. Oh wait! I just remembered something!
Okay, Invisible_Rain asked for more V/H fluff. Umm...so far, I haven't
written a single fic with much fluff but I'll try and add some in later
chapters when it seems appropriate to put it in. I'm not sure if it'll be so
good but I'll try if you all want it!
Disclaimer: Look at previous
disclaimers.
Dedication: " " dedications. (Am I
getting lazy or what?)
Parents' Wish
Chapter 6: Meeting by
the Lake
By: ME jus1digigirl
*Maura*
Merle
stood in front of her almira trying to decide what outfit to wear for her
meeting with Jair. True, it was an informal meeting but she still wanted to
look good. Sighing, she finally picked out an outfit and changed. Walking to
the mirror, she ran a comb through her short pink hair. It was long once but
she had hated it. It would always get in the way. While looking through her
accessories, she suddenly heard a knock on the door.
"Who is it!?" she
yelled.
The person from the other side
replied, "Torak. Open up Merle! I couldn't find King Van in town and no
one's seen him for almost two hours now!" he said frantically.
Merle growled lowly and swung
open the door. "Oh wow, two hours without the King. I'm sure you'll just
die," she said sarcastically. "Look Torak, Lord Van's probably at the
stables or maybe in his study. Try there and DON'T DISTURB ME AGAIN!" she
yelled and slammed the door shut.
Torak stood staring at the closed
door. He was getting nervous. Clutching a letter in his hand, he walked to the
king's study. From what he knew, King Fanel didn't have knowledge of his
engagement. Torak himself had been at the meeting years earlier when it had
been done and the papers signed. He had to tell the king to get ready for
Princess Hippoly whom was coming this very night. It was too soon in Torak's
opinion but he hoped that his king would be attracted to the girl and finally
marry. The kingdom needed an heir to the throne and this would be the only way.
King Van's study was on the opposite side of the castle. He quickened his pace
to get there hoping to find his majesty there.
~*~*~*~*~*~
"Your
carriage awaits Princess," said a servant boy bowing.
Kaira nodded curtly, standing in
front of her bedroom door. The tears were long gone. She would deal with this
issue like an adult, not like a blubbering child. "Thank you David. Have
my bags been placed inside?"
David nodded. "Yes m'lady.
Everything is set. But before you set off for your journey, your parents would
like to bid you farewell before your departure. They would like for you to meet
them in the throne room."
"Very well then. Before I
go to see them, I would like for you to do me a favor." She looked the
thirteen-year old boy in the eye and held out a white-gloved hand, which
contained a sealed envelope. In a low voice, she said, "Take this to
Teddie Darkes. He does the village's odd jobs and you will find him living with
his aunt in the house next to the blacksmith's. Do not tell anyone about this
but if someone happens to ask, tell him or her it is money I owe him for saving
my life from a runaway horse. Hurry now and remember, not a word! Take this
money for your help! Now go!"
David rushed off, letter tucked
away in his jacket and the money pouch in his pant pocket. Kaira sighed heavily
and proceeded down to the throne. Her parents would not see an upset young
woman but a determined one. She vowed to herself not to start an argument and merely
ask direct questions. Once she arrived in Fanelia, no one could stop her from
running away.
~*~*~*~*~*~
"So
Merle," Jair started looking out into the water, "you gonna tell me
your little secret now?"
"Maybe, maybe not,"
Merle replied mischievously. Jair and Merle were both sitting on the soft grass
by the lake.
"Hey," he looked at
her. "No fair. I agreed to meet you out here so you could tell me and now
you won't?" He made his eyes all big and wide as if hurt.
Merle giggled and pushed him
slightly. "Oh alright then." She leaned close to his ear and
whispered, "Lord Van is out of this world."
Jair laughed. "That's your
secret? I can't believe that. Most of the girls I know seem to think the same
exact thing!"
Merle shook her head laughing.
"No no. I mean that seriously. He's out of this world and on
another!"
Jair stopped laughing and gaped
at her. "You mean..." he trailed off and looked into the sky, which
was slowly darkening.
Merle nodded. "Yup. He went
to the Mystic Moon to bring back his loved one as the poem stated."
"Loved one? Poem?"
Merle explained to him about the
old desk and the poem while watching his expression. As she spoke of the old
man who owned the desk, it seemed as if a flicker of recognition went through
Jair's eyes but then quickly disappeared. Merle didn't notice however.
"So, who's the mighty
king's loved one?"
"Didn't you hear of the
girl from the Mystic Moon?" Merle asked.
Jair nodded and smacked his
forehead. "Of course! Lady Hitomi!"
"Right! They were too shy to
admit to each other that they really, truly loved each other then. Such idiots!
And now, Lord Van missed her so much, the fool decided to finally, after three
years, bring her back," Merle sighed. "Now when they get her, I'll
have to help Lord Van into getting up the nerve to propose."
"I guess they like each
other so much, they don't even realize it themselves." Jair said softly.
"Yeah," Merle agreed
noticing his tone.
"Merle?" Jair said
turning his head towards her.
Merle's heart started to beat faster.
She too turned her head. "Hmm?"
Jair leaned in as Merle did the
same. They closed their eyes, Merle's heart feeling as if it were about to
explode when suddenly, four people landed on top of the pair.
"MMEEOOWW!" Merle
hissed and jumped out of the pile of people. Claws extended, she looked around,
ready to kill the intruders who had ruined her moment, until, she recognized a
voice.
"Ow ow!"
"Lord Vaaaan!" Merle
shouted happily and leaped on him. She began licking his face and then noticed
the others. "Hitomi!"
Hitomi was now standing,
brushing off her skirt and looking around. "Merle? Is-is that you?"
she smiled as the cat-girl gave her a huge hug.
"Hitomi! What took you so
long! I was so worried that you'd never come back here!" Merle started
crying with happiness.
"Come on Merle. Don't cry.
I'm here now and you can let go of me before I suffocate."
Merle laughed and wiped away her
tears. "Sorry. I just get overexcited sometimes."
Once she let go, Hitomi noticed
that Merle had grown a lot. She was wearing a lovely blue sundress, which
showed her curves and slender feline figure. "Merle, you've grown so much!
You're a beautiful young lady now."
Merle blushed and turned to
Yukari and Amano. "Who're you?"
They jumped back at the sight of
Merle. "What? Never seen a cat-girl before?"
"Merle, these are my best
friends from Earth, Yukari and Amano. Yukari, Amano, this is my very good
cat-girl friend, Merle. She's Van's adopted little sister. And before you begin
to talk, who's this cute cat-guy Merle?" Hitomi gestured towards Jair with
a sly smile. He was standing to the side in complete shock.
She noticed Merle and Jair go
pink at her comment. "Jair, this is Lady Hitomi and her friends.
Guys, this is Jair. He works around the castle here and there and he's also my
friend."
"Nice to meet you
Jair." Hitomi extended a hand.
Jair came out of his trance and
kissed her hand. "Pleasure's all mine."
Hitomi giggled and left the four
alone to get to know each other. She walked over to Van who was still lying on
the ground, wings out. "Van?" she asked softly, kneeling down.
Van groaned and slowly opened
his eyes. "Did we...did we make it?"
Hitomi smiled and lifted his
head onto her lap. "Yup. All thanks to you Van." Then she frowned.
"But your wings need tending to right away. I hope they're not broken
Van!"
Van smiled up at her concern.
"Hey, don't worry. It was all worth-OW!" He yelped as he tried to sit
up.
"Oh no!" Hitomi cried.
"Van, don't move. I think-I think you're wings are broken." A few
tears fell onto Van's forehead.
"Hitomi, I already told
you, it was all worth it to bring you back. And besides, I don't think it's my
wings, it's my wrist." He held up his left arm.
"Oh no! Merle!" Hitomi
called out.
Merle walked over. "Lord
Van! What happened Hitomi? What's wrong? Is it his wings?"
"Merle, I need you to get
the castle's doctor. Van's sprained his wrist badly and I think he's too tired
to retract his wings, which are slightly damaged. Get the doctor to meet us in
Van's room."
Merle nodded and quickly
scampered off towards the palace. Jair walked over. "Maybe I can take Your
Highness to his room. It will be hard to walk in this condition." he
suggested.
Van groaned. He hated it when
others had to help him as if her were helpless. He knew they were only trying
to help but at times, it was quite embarrassing. "No, I think I'm fine.
Hitomi, help me to stand."
Hitomi held him down. "No
you don't mister! You just flew over a hundred feet into the air carrying four
heavy people and some luggage and you are going to let Jair carry you. Do you
understand me?" she said looking down at him sternly.
Van sighed. Once Hitomi got like
this, she meant it. He smiled up at her. "Oh fine! But let's hurry. I
don't want anyone seeing me being carried in. I'm supposed to carry injured
people, not the other way around." He complained as Jair lifted him up and
started walking.
"Oh quit complaining! It's
better this way you'll see." Hitomi turned to Yukari and Amano.
"Let's go." And the three followed Jair and Van into the palace.
~*~ Does Kaira have a plan up
her sleeve? Will Torak finally be able to inform the King about the Princess?
Will Yukari and Amano adjust to the new lifestyle? And will the doctor be able
to help Van? ~*~
***Author's Note***
Okay, in my opinion as the author, I think that
this chapter was pretty boring. If you think so too, I'm not offended. But I
had writers block on this one. Some later chapters are planned in my head but
this one was confusing to write for me. Anyway, hope it was okay enough. Please
review! Thanks. And don't forget, any suggestions and ideas are
helpful!
*Maura*
