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Two Broken Hearts Chapter 5: A New Princess and Enemy
- Ra
"Their' s is no more waiting. My plan has finally worked! Ha, ha ha! As the new love grows between the two new couples, there will be nothing blocking my way to my goal!!"
- Lina
" Gasp! Lina panted as she broke away from the kiss for air. " Umm… "
" I know it's kind of weird kissing for the first time, but… I guess we'll have to get used to it…" Sario admitted.
" I guess so…"
- Gourry
" Sorry." Gourry apologized.
" No, it was my fault." Lonah confessed.
" Yeah, it was!" Gourry said ridiculously.
" Gourry!" Lonah screamed half laughing. " So anyway, should we go in?" Lonah proposed.
" Oh… um, yeah!" Gourry assented, hiding his emotions. * Another forgotten kiss… Well! I'm not going to let it happen again!! I'm going to confront Lonah about it… Tomorrow!! * Gourry affirmed in his head.
- Lina/Sario
" Look, I have to go upstairs and talk to my parents. I'll be back soon with some food. I'll see you in about a half hour. After, we can talk." Sario told Lina.
" Yeah, sure." Lina retorted, not even listening, but thinking about the kiss. * Why am I doing this! I went to go look for Gourry! Not a handsome, smart, nice, and seemingly perfect guy! I came to look for a…. Swordsman… Although he does have great qualities too! He can, umm… he can be nice, brave, and funny! Oh, who am I kidding! Sario has a lot more qualitities than Gourry, he'll never add up to Sario! Ohh, should I just… give up on Gourry? It's not like I can escape or anything… I don't know what to do!! * Lina contemplated.
- Ra
" Oh little one… what's wrong…." Ra questioned, as he picked up one of the one of the pieces on the floating chessboard, which was Lina. The piece was glowing dark purple. " The glow of depression and confusion. Hmm, what's wrong?" He said wickedly.
- Gourry
" I'm, a, going to go to bed now. I'm a little tired from shopping, and cooking. I'll see you tomorrow morning. Good night." Gourry said lethargically.
" Good night!" Lonah complied cheerfully.
Gourry walked into his cavernous room, plopping onto the bed with a 'thump'. * Should I just give up on Lina? It's not like she came looking for me. Plus she just ignored that kiss! But so did Lonah! Man, this is the worst situation you can get into!!! * Gourry thought, getting lost in his daydreams. * Well, I guess I will just have to sleep on it… *
Later on through the night, Gourry couldn't sleep; he just couldn't stop having nightmares about Lina being with another guy.
*Dreaming*
" What a dork. To think that I hung out with that pathetic little wimp! I can't believe I actually thought he was my friend! Lina yelled meanly.
" What's going on? Gourry supplicated dumbfounded. " It's so dark…"
" Look at him! 'What's going on,' he says. He's so dumb! Lina howled to no one. At least no one Gourry could see.
" Who are you talking to?!" Gourry shouted, getting annoyed.
" Who do you think?!" Lina barked, as she kissed, what seemed to be nothing. She just leaned in, puckered her lips and kissed nothing but darkness. As she did the darkness in the room started to fade and move next to Lina. Forming a figure.
" What the…" Gourry gasped weakly as the darkness now took on a bodily figure. It was a shadow, shaped like a person. A man… that started to form long hair, armor, a sword, and started to grow taller than Lina. Still being enveloped in shadows, Gourry wasn't sure who, or what it was. " Who is that?!" Gourry exclaimed and questioned at the same time. After minutes of the darkness sculpting and shaping, the darkness stopped moving. Then color started to spread through the form- through the long hair, armor, sword, and the whole body. " It can't be! After what she said! It just can't!" Gourry cried out. The color traveled slowly, very slowly, only reaching the figure's ankles. Gourry knew who it was obviously, he could see the features. The tall height, long hair, the broad shoulders, everything about the figure was fitting a perfectly to the description . . . Of him, Gourry. He knew it, even if everything was swallowed in blackness. He could still draw out the outline of each physical contour. Even though everything added up, he wouldn't believe it. Even if it was his dreams, he would not believe it. " It can't be me!" Gourry yelled at himself. Finally, the transformation was complete, it was him! Although he had known it all along, he just had to see it with his own eyes to make himself believe. Now Gourry saw the two figures kissing. " I don't get it." Gourry said confused. " Why is it… me?" Gourry asked asked again.
" Ha, fat chance!!!" Lina whooped at Gourry as she broke away from the kiss. " I'd never kiss impotence like you!" Lina screeched making fun of Gourry. But as she broke from the kiss and insulted Gourry, the figure of Gourry crumbled like a broken statue.
" Gasp!" Gourry breathed. " No!!"
" I'd never love you!" Lina howled, as the statue reformed and formed another man. A tall man that had about the same height as Gourry, a little shorter, a lavender silk shirt with two buttons at the top, light purple colored pants, with black dress shoes, light brown skin, brown short hair, and… his eyes. They were covered. You couldn't see them; they were there, but somehow not. Maybe Gourry hurt so much in head that he forced himself not to know who it was. Even he didn't know why the mystery man's eyes were so secretive. Then after Gourry studied the man's conformation, the man started laughing, crushing Gourry's spirit.
" This isn't right…" Gourry told himself, as he finally woke up. " Man, what a dream, or nightmare!" Gourry sulked as beads of sweat dropped off his face. " Man I'm thirsty, I gotta get some water!" As Gourry got out of bed, his back was kind of sticky from sweating so much, so he decided to go to the bathroom before going to the kitchen for a refreshment. He put on his black slippers and headed to the bathroom. When he got in he thought about taking another bath, but he decided it's take to long, and he was still tired. He didn't want to fall asleep in the bathtub. So he just took off the t-shirt that he wears to go to sleep, turned on the faucet and splashed some water on his back, chest, and face. Put the shirt back on and left the bathroom for the kitchen. He still couldn't get over the fact that he got to live in a huge mansion like this one. It was living large! When he got to the closed door that led to the main hallway, he took a deep breath, releasing some stress. He turned the golden, crescent shaped doorknob and headed for the kitchen, passing Lonah's open door room.
- Lina/Sario
" So what's going to happen to me?" Lina in quested to Sario.
" Well, I told my parents about, the kiss…" Sario admitted.
" And, again, I ask, what's going to happen to me?!" Lina Interrogated getting a little annoyed.
" If you really want to know, we're going, um, uh . . ." Sario tried to say hesitantly.
" What, are you going to chop off my head, what!! Don't leave me in the dark!" Lina bellowed a bit more annoyed.
" Okay! We're going to get married!!!!" Sario belted out getting a little angry himself from Lina's bad attitude.
" Oh, that's…. nice." Lina said weakly from the shock of those words.
" My family is going to announce it tomorrow afternoon, you'll be my new bride." Sario assented.
" Oh………" Lina wheezed out still suffering the aftershock of the effects of the horrible words Sario just spoke.
" I'm sorry, look, you're aloud to come to the upper levels of the castle, and stay in the royal quarters. Everyone will make you as comfortable as possible, since you'll be the future Princess. And maybe future Queen…" Sario affirmed Lina.
*' … Future Princess…. Future Queen.' Those words, just like ' We're going to be married.' Hadn't sunk into Lina's heart or mind completely. " I'm going to be here for a while, and no one can help. Not even Gourry…" * Lina thought.
" Lina, can you hear me, are you there? You okay?" Sario asked.
" I'm fine! Where are we headed?" Lina lied.
" How about we go to the royal quarters, and get you comfy at your new home!" Sario said, trying to sound gleeful. They walked up the stairs to the first floor of the castle. It was beautiful. It had a large red and gold carpet leading from the drawbridge to where the thrones of the King's and Queen's sat. The carpet had a golden phoenix in the very center with ribbons of fire swirled around it with some feathers floating around. The Phoenix was probably that kingdom's seal. But the carpet wasn't even half of it. The walls were made with blocks of granite, each block looked equal size with each other, sanded down, making it very smooth. On the walls, were tapestries, with various animals and humans. Some humans, Lina knew about, like famous magicians. She didn't know their names exactly, but she knew their faces. As they walked up the carpet, there were guards with silver armor on with swords, helms, spears, crossbows, maces, other weapons, with each one having a shield that had the Phoenix on it. Proving Lina's theory of the Phoenix being Samadia's seal.
" Does Samadia have a name for that Phoenix seal?" Lina questioned.
" Yes, we call it "Oiseau Du Fue de La Vie."
" That's a nice name." Complimented Lina.
" Thanks." Sario retorted.
They reached the thrones of the King and Queen.
" So, Lina, how are you?" The Queen and King asked.
" I'm very fine, thank you. I was, um, wondering what your names were, if you don't mind?" Lina inquired.
" Oh we don't mind. I am King Confondez." The King told Lina.
" And my name is Queen Altere." The Queen also told Lina
" We must go now, I think she's very tired." Sario said as he scurried off.
" I'm not tired, and why are we walking so fast!" Lina asked again.
" If you talk to my parents for a while, they'll suck you into a three hour conversation! I saved you!" Sario said.
" Well, thanks, I guess." Lina assented.
They went up countless flights of stairs, while Lina admired the castle.
" We're finally here!" Sario announced, showing her her room.
The room was excellent, the room had the same smoothed granite, large rosy colored bed, red couch, wooden desk and chair, a mirror connected to the desk, cushioned chairs out on the balcony, a huge tub in the bathroom that could fit three Lina's, two sinks, a closet, toilet, and another mirror on the door of the closet. Everything was simple looking, but cozy. Out in the hall, there were more guards, marble columns; the same red carpet on the first floor, except it was leading to the King and Queen's room. There was also a relaxation room, with very soft, padded chairs with leg rest's, maids, a fireplace, chess, and more. This castle was heavenly.
After looking around, Lina went back to her room to fin a silver platter with " Oiseau Du Fue de La Vie" on it. Decorated with fresh fruit, turkey, and some bread. The taste of the food was indescribable; the food had a unique taste, that Lina had never tasted before. It was an incredible meal. (No it wasn't cooked people.) After eating, sleep started to take its toll on Lina, so she went to the rest room and twisted the knob for warm water. After a couple minutes the tub was full. She hopped in and relaxed. She cleaned for about a half hour and just lay there for another half hour. After scrubbing her skin clean of dirt, she hopped out dressed, and brushed her teeth. Drowsiness was getting stronger, so she went a little faster than usual to get to bed quicker. After brushing her teeth, drying her hair, and putting the dirty clothes in the laundry basket she headed to the bed, and let the rest of the drowsiness take over.
*Next Morning.
" Knock, knock. Are you awake Ms. Lina?" A voice asked, muffled by the door.
" I'm coming, hold on." Lina scowled, trying to sound as pleasant as possible, not letting the grumpiness of early morning make her vicious and obnoxious. Anyway, she got up put on her slippers, open the door, still half asleep. " H.. h…yawn..hello?" Lina yawned.
" Good Morning, Lina, I mean Ms. Lina. We are your maids and we're here to get you ready for the ceremony this afternoon." The Maids explained.
" Call me Lina. And, where do we start!" Lina squealed, as she got perky off the excitement of getting pampered by other people.
" Well, how about you go take a bath and get ready. We'll get your dress ready, and all the decorations for you. Take your time!" The head maid squeaked.
Lina took her time as she was told, she too about two in a half hours. While the maids finished everything on the dress and accommodations, which also took about two in a half hours, so they were right on time. When Lina came out of the bathroom, the maids all ran to her to finish her getting ready routine. They gave her the dress and pushed her back in the rest room. After about ten minutes she emerged from the room wearing the dress. It fit her perfectly. It was a creamy white colored wedding dress with a v-neck, layers of white and the creamy white below the waist, with pink roses that hung on the left side of the dress. She also wore a white pearl chocker, another pink rose in her hair, and a blue- jeweled bracelet on her left hand. Everything was ready, and pretty much fantastic. After the dress fitting, another half hour of make-up was next; they put her in white high-heeled shoes and headed for the ballroom. They only went down two floors to get to the ball room, which wasn't much compared to the six floors that Lina had to walk up to get to the Royal Quarters. Well when they got to the ballroom, Lina couldn't help but let her jaw drop to the floor. The room was gigantic and beautiful. Lina kept saying, " What's that, or that's nice" enough for the maids to get irritated. But after gawking at the room, the maids guided her to a balcony that was high above the dance floor. (This room was actually like an Opera theatre.) When they at last got up the stairs to the balcony, Sario was waiting there holding out his hand as an offering for Lina to grab on to it. This was all happening while Confondez and Altere were sucking in Sario with one of their conversations Sario told her about. Lina of course took the hand as Sario pulled her arm enough to pull her to his body. His muscular arms gave her a feeling of security as she hugged her lightly. She at his eyes then pulled away slightly to look at his suit. It was a snow- white suit, it was kind of a white military suit, which she soon found out it actually was, since she saw that he was carrying a sword on his left side. Other than his white military suit and white pants, he still had the same hair, he did nothing special for it other than keeping it a little neater, but all that was left was his white dress shoes. But even though his suit wasn't that original, he was still handsome. At least that's what Lina thought. After seeing what Sario was wearing, he turned his attention to the King and Queen. The Queen was wearing almost the same thing as Lina, except it wasn't a v-neck; it actually had an opening from the mid-shoulder to her underarm. It was pretty much a light blue, un v-neck version of Lina's dress. But what surprised Lina was that Altere wasn't wearing any jewelry, being royalty, you'd kind of think they would but she wasn't. The King was wearing the same thing as Sario, with a patch of Samadia's seal on the left shoulder, which Sario had too, but Lina didn't notice it on him. Probably because of the contrast of size. Sario was lean and muscular, and the Kina was short and plump. Suddenly, Lina heard people entering the ballroom, and a symphony entering, heading to the stage, practicing and tuning their instruments.
" So what happens next?" Lina questioned Sario.
" Well first, there will be a couple dances, then, we'll announce our plans of getting married, have dinner, dance some more, and leave. After about twenty minutes of waiting, the dancing began. Sario and Lina headed to the dance floor along with the King and Queen. When we hit the dance floor we paired off and went off dancing. Sario grabbed Lina's right hand with his left and Sario's right hand to Lina's left hand. They were both very talented dancers, so they danced like they were floating on clouds. After moving from left to right talking and chatting a bit, we walked over to the food table and got something to drink. The table was next to the "Wallflowers", so Sario and Lina took other partners. Lina took a man named Heuruex, who was in joy when Lina took his hand. Heuruex was nervous since he wasn't a good dancer, but Lina taught him. He did great after a few songs. Lina brought him back and gave him a little kiss on the cheek. While Sario took a lady named Ami. She was a good dancer, but kind of shy too. After a few dances, he too gave her a small peck on the cheek. After the dancing, Lina and Sario rejoined and went back to the balcony, with the King and Queen still dancing together.
- Gourry
As Gourry headed for the kitchen and peeked inside Lonah's room. But she wasn't there.
" Lonah, where are you?" Gourry investigated. Gourry just shrugged it off, and thought she could be somewhere else, the house was huge anyway, he was probably right.
He got to the faucet and put some into the glass. " Ahh, that feels good." Gourry said very refreshed from the water. When he was heading back to the bedroom, he heard something upstairs, he went upstairs, and he was shocked at what he saw.
- Lina/ Sario
" May I have your attention please?" Sario announced aloud to the whole dance floor people and symphony. " I am proud to say, that I am going to be married to this lady, Ms. Lina Inverse. I…."
While Sario was telling everyone about them both, they all stood still and watched the Prince speak. Lina then thought about how she'd never see Gourry again. * Gourry, I'm going to miss you. I hope you have a good life. Because I know I-huh? * Lina thought as something caught her eyes. * What the… * Since everyone was standing still, Lina could tell any movement from the crowd, and she saw someone. A girl, the same age as Lina with dark black hair, with a pitch-black gown, with black shoes ran away from the crowd into the shadows. " Huh…?"
" ……Thank you!" Sario yelled as everyone clapped except for that girl who ran off, and Lina's standing ovation was a success.
" Thanks everyone!" Lina said thanking everyone clapping for her.
- ?????
" After all I've done for you Prince Sario! I've been a loyal servant, and you betray me by marrying her. I'll just have to break you guys apart. " HA, HA, HA, HA" she laughed. You have an enemy Sario, or shall I say rival Lina Inverse!!!
AN: Yes, I know, kind of a corny ending to this chapter, but please don't flame me. I'm sensitive. Anyway, hope you liked my fifth chapter. I'll try to get the next one out soon.