Key to the Heart
Chapter 1
by Nat
There was a joyous celebration. The two kingdoms of Daventry and Kolyma were having their annual harvest festival, hosted this year in the beautiful kingdom of Daventry.
King Treiz Khushrenada of Daventry was raising his glass towards King Dorlian Peacecraft of Kolyma. "To another prosperous year for our two kingdoms," King Treiz said. Everyone repeated this and then drank from their glasses.
Some of the leprechauns that had come began to play a lively tune. People from both kingdoms joined hands and began to dance together. Those who weren't involved in the dancing were laughing merrily at the tables full of delicious delicacies.
King Treiz made his way over to King Dorlian. "Our children do seem so happy together," King Treiz remarked watching his eldest daughter Noin dance with King Dorlian's eldest child Milliardo.
"Yes, they do. I have heard rumors that Milliardo has been thinking about marriage. He has not come to you yet, has he?" King Dorlian questioned.
King Treiz raised an eyebrow. "Milliardo is considering marrying my Noin?" King Treiz asked shocked.
"Well I see no one else he loves as much as her. You do not find any fault with this. If Milliardo marries Noin, our two kingdoms can be joined even more," King Dorlian said. King Treiz nodded at this.
"Have you noticed how my son Heero fancies your daughter Relena?" King Treiz questioned, pointing out to where Treiz's only son, Prince Heero was dancing with Princess Relena.
"Two marriages between our families would be a great thing for Kolyma and Daventry, King Treiz stated. King Dorlian nodded in agreement. They both sat and watched the celebrating. King Treiz's youngest daughter, Princess Nina, approached them, a sad look on her face.
"My, Nina. Why the sad face?" King Dorlian asked. Nina looked up.
"I have no one to dance with. Heero is dancing with Relena so my usual partner is gone. Father, do you think you could find anyone to dance with a young lady like me?" Princess Nina questioned.
King Treiz smiled at his sixteen year old daughter. "I'm sure I can find someone," he said and he looked around. His daughter's instructor came into view. "Lord Quatre is over there. Why not go see if he would like to dance with you. I'm sure he couldn't say no."
Princess Nina rolled her eyes at her father. "Honestly father, is that the best you can do?"
King Dorlian smiled. "What about that young man over there? What is his name King Treiz?"
King Treiz looked in the direction and chuckled. "Why that is my commander in chief, Sir Triton Barton with his wife Lady Catherine and son Knight Trowa. King Treiz motioned for Sir Triton to come over.
"Yes, my king?" Sir Triton asked as he and his family bowed before the king.
"Sir Triton, this is your son Knight Trowa correct?" King Treiz questioned. Triton nodded. "Tell me Trowa, how old are you?"
"Just turned eighteen, your majesty," Trowa replied with a small bow. King Treiz nodded and smiled.
"Would you like the honor of dancing with the Princess Nina?" King Treiz questioned. Trowa looked at Princess Nina and smiled slightly.
"It would be my pleasure, your majesty," he replied and took Princess Nina's hand, kissing it before he led her out.
King Treiz looked at King Dorlian. "Ah, the joys of being young," he said and sighed. King Dorlian nodded his head in agreement.
Lord Quatre Raberba Winner was very disturbed. It wasn't often his inner abilities sparked off and made him very worried, like he was now. Something was very wrong and something terrible was going to happen. He glanced up and through the crowd trying to get his twin sisters attention, but for some reason, Dorothy wasn't to be found.
A frown found it's way to Quatre's face. The old hag Hagatha was hiding in the crowd of people. So that was where his bad feelings were coming from. But, if Hagatha was there, then Tuberoff the dark wizard was surely here too.
A hand on his shoulder startled him. Quatre turned and saw Dorothy.
"The Royal families need to be warned," Dorothy stated calmly.
Quatre nodded. "I don't think they are here to attack though. They would've done it already don't you think?"
Dorothy was quiet for a moment. "Tuberoff hasn't come out for ages. Why would he just show up now?"
That aspect also puzzled Quatre. "The King has a right to know. Go tell the Queen, and she'll tell the Kings," Quatre suggested. Dorothy nodded and walked off.
Quatre stood and watched Tuberoff whisper something to Hagatha. Hagatha nodded and then gazed straight at Quatre. Quatre merely smiled and averted his gaze towards the people next to him.
"What's wrong my good man?" the braided knight asked him. Quatre looked at his smiling face.
"Just saw some people I didn't want to see ever again," Quatre replied. The braided knight laughed.
"Why get so worried on a day like this? You should be celebrating, like the rest of us," he commented then took a big gulp from his ale mug. "What's your name anyways?"
"Lord Quatre Raberba Winner. Royal Instructor here in Daventry. I have been teaching Prince Heero and Princess Nina since they were thirteen and ten," Quatre explained.
The braided knight seemed to ponder this information than extended his hand. "I'm Sir Duo Maxwell. General for King Dorlian's military forces," Sir Duo said as they shook hands. "Winner huh? You must be related to Dorothy Catalonia Winner who is the Royal Instructor in Kolyma."
Quatre looked at him. "She is my twin sister."
"Then you must have some magic powers and extraordinary senses just like…"
Quatre quickly placed a hand over Sir Duo's mouth. "I beg of you, not to speak one word of this to anyone," Quatre said his eyes turning to ice. Duo nodded hurriedly.
"I didn't know it was such a secret. It was quite a mistake I found out about Dorothy, you know. But enough of that," Duo said cheerfully. "We should be celebrating."
Quatre put a forced smile on his face. "I believe you already said that, my good sir," He mumbled quietly.
Duo began to laugh with the woman next to him who had very short dark hair. "Lord Quatre let me introduce you to my wife, Lady Hilde." Hilde nodded her head and smiled. Quatre reached out, took her hand and kissed it.
Just then the trumpets sounded, announcing the Queen's arrival. Everybody stood to give respect for Queen Une. Quatre noticed Dorothy walking not too far behind the Queen.
Quatre heard excited whispering behind him and turned to see what it was. Three small fairies were standing on one man's hat trying to get a better look at everything. Making a small, almost indecipherable sound with his mouth, Quatre called to the fairies. Immediately, they all flew over to him, giggling and smiling at the same time.
Quatre turned back around and tried to find the two evil beings who had come to the festival.
Not only did he find Tuberoff and Hagatha, he found two more evil presences. They were standing towards the back of the crowd. Quatre saw a man around the age of forty standing watching the Kings and Queen. He had a very dark energy in him. He's a sorcerer, Quatre thought. The other dark force he sensed was crouched against the wall. He wore a black cloak that covered his head and body. He didn't feel human. In fact he felt so dark he might as well be a demon. Something about him isn't right, Quatre thought.
The Queen appeared in view once again and everyone bowed their head in respect. Quatre kept his eye on the cloaked figure. Hands came up towards the hood. Long black fingernails were what Quatre noticed first and then it was the deathly pale color of the skin.
The hood fell back revealing…A woman?! She had black hair, black lips and pale white skin. She smiled and Quatre winced as he saw the fangs. A witch and a vampire, he thought. This is trouble. Dorothy! He called telepathically to his twin.
"You seem depressed Lord Quatre. May I ask what is wrong?" Princess Nina asked from behind Quatre. Quatre turned and saw Princess Nina, Princess Relena and Prince Heero all standing there.
Quatre smiled. "Just not feeling to well today, Princess," Quatre responded.
"Should I fetch the Physician for you?" Princess Relena questioned.
Quatre shook his head. "No, but thank you kind Relena. I will be fine. You all should be up with your families," Quatre pointed out.
Heero shook his head. "We are always in the castle with our families."
"Yea give the poor kids a break," Sir Duo said giving Prince Heero a light punch. Heero grinned and jabbed at Sir Duo, who ducked and blocked.
Princess Relena and Princess Nina exchanged dark looks with each other. "Lord Quatre, we saw the evil wizard Tuberoff," Princess Relena said quietly.
"What is he doing back in Daventry?" Princess Nina questioned.
Quatre shook his head. "I don't know. Only looking to upset the peace and prosperity Daventry and Kolyma have found," Quatre suggested. Princess Relena shivered.
"Why can't they just stay away from Daventry and Kolyma? Why are these two kingdoms so appealing to them?" Princess Relena wondered.
Quatre looked at her. "Because, Daventry and Kolyma are full of love and kindness. The two things they cannot stand."
"They?" Prince Heero questioned.
Quatre sighed and was about to tell them Hagatha was also here at the party but Dorothy interrupted them. "His majesty wants you," she said to the three youths. They all nodded in farewell and headed off to the High Table. Quatre gazed at Dorothy.
"Well?"
Dorothy took a deep breath. "Tuberoff has been seen skulking along the northern border of Kolyma and Hagatha's cave is up that way so it's no surprise if anyone saw her, but odd thing is, no one has seen her for the longest time," Dorothy explained.
"Queen Une tell you all this?" Quatre asked. Dorothy didn't respond. "She didn't tell you anything. You just read her mind, didn't you?"
Dorothy blushed ever so slightly. "Why make her speak when others could hear? Besides I got the information we needed."
Quatre shook his head. "We still don't know what they are doing hear."
Dorothy looked down. "Do you think they have seen the errors of their ways?"
Quatre snorted. "I highly doubt that. They are more than likely back trying to take the kingdoms over again."
"Quatre, if it happens again, Daventry and Kolyma will more than likely fall then. You know this. We are not strong enough to hold them off by ourselves. We would need the help of…"
Quatre interrupted Dorothy by placing a hand over her mouth. "Dorothy, our job is to protect the heirs, not to fight and protect the kingdoms."
Dorothy frowned. "We were trained Quatre for the specific purpose of protecting the kingdom's. Our duty is to protect the kingdom's if anything dare come against them."
"But we were also charged with the job of protecting the heirs. If the heirs are killed what good is having a kingdom when it would just be thrown into turmoil?" Quatre questioned.
Dorothy sighed. "Fine, fine dear brother. Just remember though. Kolyma and Daventry are still part of our responsibility too," Dorothy said before she slunk off.
Dermail looked up at his love crouching against the wall. Sastry's hood was pulled back so her long black hair flew gently in the breeze. She brought a finger nail up and scratched her neck. Dermail wish they weren't out in public. He would've jumped her then and showered kisses all over her body.
Sastry turned to look at him. "Please tell me I'm as beautiful as her," she said and pointed at Queen Une. Dermail came over to her and placed his lips onto her neck.
"You are giving her too much credit. She is not even remotely as beautiful as you," Dermail whispered.
Sastry tried to duck away. "Not now Dermail, please. One of the Winner twins is watching us," she said as he began to suck and nip.
"But you are just begging to be devoured my love," Dermail replied moving up to her ear. Sastry turned around smacked him. Dermail touched his cheek. "I'm hurt Sastry," he said and went into the crowd. He immediately found a woman and began to kiss up to her. Sastry grew furious.
"This, is…not…the…time…for…this…Durmail," she swore under her breath. Her vision flashed red. "You bastard." She was over to the girl in a matter of seconds, grabbing her and jerking her away from Dermail. Immediately she bit down into the exposed neck. The girl let loose a bloodcurdling scream.
"Vampire!" King Treiz shouted. The girl in Sastry's arms was still resisting, but it was a substantially weak fight. Strong arms grabbed Sastry and pulled her away from her prey. Sastry growled and threw them off.
Instinctively she turned around. There was Lord Winner standing there and glaring her down. Sastry laughed. "You think you can beat me, Mystic Knight? Think again. There will come a day when these people will see that you are just as evil as me, Mystic Knight," Sastry said and rushed at him. She jumped over him and raced into the forest.
"After her," he heard someone cry. Ha! That's right come after me fools. I'll feed on each of you, Sastry said. She quickly transformed into a cat and climbed up into a try, waiting.
Instead what she saw made her laugh. Prince Milliardo and Princess Noin walked into a clearing. Oh, this shall be good, she thought eagerly awaiting the show.
Milliardo led Noin a little ways into the forest, away from the festival and other prying eyes. This moment was going to be special. He saw her down on a rotted stump and knelt before her.
"Beautiful, lovely Noin. You have been one of my closest friends. We have been through so much together and there is still much more to do," Milliardo started. Noin blushed and smiled. Milliardo continued. "Noin, will you be the first thing I see every day, the last thing I see at night, my love, my life? Will you marry me and become Queen of Kolyma someday?" Milliardo asked pulling out a red rose with a small gold band around it.
Noin was shocked, but she smiled as tears began to stream down her face. "Oh Milliardo! Yes, I will! I will marry you," she said. Milliardo jumped up and placed the gold band on her ring finger. He then leaned in for a deep passionate kiss.
Sastry watched them go, then regained her normal form. The two kingdoms were trying to combine? Oh, this would make things so much easier. She began to chuckle as she walked back to her headquarters. One fleeting though entered her mind, Dermail had better not show his face to me. Not after leaving me in the festival like he did. Sastry frowned, then laughed as she pictured what she would do to Dermail.
Chapter 1
by Nat
There was a joyous celebration. The two kingdoms of Daventry and Kolyma were having their annual harvest festival, hosted this year in the beautiful kingdom of Daventry.
King Treiz Khushrenada of Daventry was raising his glass towards King Dorlian Peacecraft of Kolyma. "To another prosperous year for our two kingdoms," King Treiz said. Everyone repeated this and then drank from their glasses.
Some of the leprechauns that had come began to play a lively tune. People from both kingdoms joined hands and began to dance together. Those who weren't involved in the dancing were laughing merrily at the tables full of delicious delicacies.
King Treiz made his way over to King Dorlian. "Our children do seem so happy together," King Treiz remarked watching his eldest daughter Noin dance with King Dorlian's eldest child Milliardo.
"Yes, they do. I have heard rumors that Milliardo has been thinking about marriage. He has not come to you yet, has he?" King Dorlian questioned.
King Treiz raised an eyebrow. "Milliardo is considering marrying my Noin?" King Treiz asked shocked.
"Well I see no one else he loves as much as her. You do not find any fault with this. If Milliardo marries Noin, our two kingdoms can be joined even more," King Dorlian said. King Treiz nodded at this.
"Have you noticed how my son Heero fancies your daughter Relena?" King Treiz questioned, pointing out to where Treiz's only son, Prince Heero was dancing with Princess Relena.
"Two marriages between our families would be a great thing for Kolyma and Daventry, King Treiz stated. King Dorlian nodded in agreement. They both sat and watched the celebrating. King Treiz's youngest daughter, Princess Nina, approached them, a sad look on her face.
"My, Nina. Why the sad face?" King Dorlian asked. Nina looked up.
"I have no one to dance with. Heero is dancing with Relena so my usual partner is gone. Father, do you think you could find anyone to dance with a young lady like me?" Princess Nina questioned.
King Treiz smiled at his sixteen year old daughter. "I'm sure I can find someone," he said and he looked around. His daughter's instructor came into view. "Lord Quatre is over there. Why not go see if he would like to dance with you. I'm sure he couldn't say no."
Princess Nina rolled her eyes at her father. "Honestly father, is that the best you can do?"
King Dorlian smiled. "What about that young man over there? What is his name King Treiz?"
King Treiz looked in the direction and chuckled. "Why that is my commander in chief, Sir Triton Barton with his wife Lady Catherine and son Knight Trowa. King Treiz motioned for Sir Triton to come over.
"Yes, my king?" Sir Triton asked as he and his family bowed before the king.
"Sir Triton, this is your son Knight Trowa correct?" King Treiz questioned. Triton nodded. "Tell me Trowa, how old are you?"
"Just turned eighteen, your majesty," Trowa replied with a small bow. King Treiz nodded and smiled.
"Would you like the honor of dancing with the Princess Nina?" King Treiz questioned. Trowa looked at Princess Nina and smiled slightly.
"It would be my pleasure, your majesty," he replied and took Princess Nina's hand, kissing it before he led her out.
King Treiz looked at King Dorlian. "Ah, the joys of being young," he said and sighed. King Dorlian nodded his head in agreement.
Lord Quatre Raberba Winner was very disturbed. It wasn't often his inner abilities sparked off and made him very worried, like he was now. Something was very wrong and something terrible was going to happen. He glanced up and through the crowd trying to get his twin sisters attention, but for some reason, Dorothy wasn't to be found.
A frown found it's way to Quatre's face. The old hag Hagatha was hiding in the crowd of people. So that was where his bad feelings were coming from. But, if Hagatha was there, then Tuberoff the dark wizard was surely here too.
A hand on his shoulder startled him. Quatre turned and saw Dorothy.
"The Royal families need to be warned," Dorothy stated calmly.
Quatre nodded. "I don't think they are here to attack though. They would've done it already don't you think?"
Dorothy was quiet for a moment. "Tuberoff hasn't come out for ages. Why would he just show up now?"
That aspect also puzzled Quatre. "The King has a right to know. Go tell the Queen, and she'll tell the Kings," Quatre suggested. Dorothy nodded and walked off.
Quatre stood and watched Tuberoff whisper something to Hagatha. Hagatha nodded and then gazed straight at Quatre. Quatre merely smiled and averted his gaze towards the people next to him.
"What's wrong my good man?" the braided knight asked him. Quatre looked at his smiling face.
"Just saw some people I didn't want to see ever again," Quatre replied. The braided knight laughed.
"Why get so worried on a day like this? You should be celebrating, like the rest of us," he commented then took a big gulp from his ale mug. "What's your name anyways?"
"Lord Quatre Raberba Winner. Royal Instructor here in Daventry. I have been teaching Prince Heero and Princess Nina since they were thirteen and ten," Quatre explained.
The braided knight seemed to ponder this information than extended his hand. "I'm Sir Duo Maxwell. General for King Dorlian's military forces," Sir Duo said as they shook hands. "Winner huh? You must be related to Dorothy Catalonia Winner who is the Royal Instructor in Kolyma."
Quatre looked at him. "She is my twin sister."
"Then you must have some magic powers and extraordinary senses just like…"
Quatre quickly placed a hand over Sir Duo's mouth. "I beg of you, not to speak one word of this to anyone," Quatre said his eyes turning to ice. Duo nodded hurriedly.
"I didn't know it was such a secret. It was quite a mistake I found out about Dorothy, you know. But enough of that," Duo said cheerfully. "We should be celebrating."
Quatre put a forced smile on his face. "I believe you already said that, my good sir," He mumbled quietly.
Duo began to laugh with the woman next to him who had very short dark hair. "Lord Quatre let me introduce you to my wife, Lady Hilde." Hilde nodded her head and smiled. Quatre reached out, took her hand and kissed it.
Just then the trumpets sounded, announcing the Queen's arrival. Everybody stood to give respect for Queen Une. Quatre noticed Dorothy walking not too far behind the Queen.
Quatre heard excited whispering behind him and turned to see what it was. Three small fairies were standing on one man's hat trying to get a better look at everything. Making a small, almost indecipherable sound with his mouth, Quatre called to the fairies. Immediately, they all flew over to him, giggling and smiling at the same time.
Quatre turned back around and tried to find the two evil beings who had come to the festival.
Not only did he find Tuberoff and Hagatha, he found two more evil presences. They were standing towards the back of the crowd. Quatre saw a man around the age of forty standing watching the Kings and Queen. He had a very dark energy in him. He's a sorcerer, Quatre thought. The other dark force he sensed was crouched against the wall. He wore a black cloak that covered his head and body. He didn't feel human. In fact he felt so dark he might as well be a demon. Something about him isn't right, Quatre thought.
The Queen appeared in view once again and everyone bowed their head in respect. Quatre kept his eye on the cloaked figure. Hands came up towards the hood. Long black fingernails were what Quatre noticed first and then it was the deathly pale color of the skin.
The hood fell back revealing…A woman?! She had black hair, black lips and pale white skin. She smiled and Quatre winced as he saw the fangs. A witch and a vampire, he thought. This is trouble. Dorothy! He called telepathically to his twin.
"You seem depressed Lord Quatre. May I ask what is wrong?" Princess Nina asked from behind Quatre. Quatre turned and saw Princess Nina, Princess Relena and Prince Heero all standing there.
Quatre smiled. "Just not feeling to well today, Princess," Quatre responded.
"Should I fetch the Physician for you?" Princess Relena questioned.
Quatre shook his head. "No, but thank you kind Relena. I will be fine. You all should be up with your families," Quatre pointed out.
Heero shook his head. "We are always in the castle with our families."
"Yea give the poor kids a break," Sir Duo said giving Prince Heero a light punch. Heero grinned and jabbed at Sir Duo, who ducked and blocked.
Princess Relena and Princess Nina exchanged dark looks with each other. "Lord Quatre, we saw the evil wizard Tuberoff," Princess Relena said quietly.
"What is he doing back in Daventry?" Princess Nina questioned.
Quatre shook his head. "I don't know. Only looking to upset the peace and prosperity Daventry and Kolyma have found," Quatre suggested. Princess Relena shivered.
"Why can't they just stay away from Daventry and Kolyma? Why are these two kingdoms so appealing to them?" Princess Relena wondered.
Quatre looked at her. "Because, Daventry and Kolyma are full of love and kindness. The two things they cannot stand."
"They?" Prince Heero questioned.
Quatre sighed and was about to tell them Hagatha was also here at the party but Dorothy interrupted them. "His majesty wants you," she said to the three youths. They all nodded in farewell and headed off to the High Table. Quatre gazed at Dorothy.
"Well?"
Dorothy took a deep breath. "Tuberoff has been seen skulking along the northern border of Kolyma and Hagatha's cave is up that way so it's no surprise if anyone saw her, but odd thing is, no one has seen her for the longest time," Dorothy explained.
"Queen Une tell you all this?" Quatre asked. Dorothy didn't respond. "She didn't tell you anything. You just read her mind, didn't you?"
Dorothy blushed ever so slightly. "Why make her speak when others could hear? Besides I got the information we needed."
Quatre shook his head. "We still don't know what they are doing hear."
Dorothy looked down. "Do you think they have seen the errors of their ways?"
Quatre snorted. "I highly doubt that. They are more than likely back trying to take the kingdoms over again."
"Quatre, if it happens again, Daventry and Kolyma will more than likely fall then. You know this. We are not strong enough to hold them off by ourselves. We would need the help of…"
Quatre interrupted Dorothy by placing a hand over her mouth. "Dorothy, our job is to protect the heirs, not to fight and protect the kingdoms."
Dorothy frowned. "We were trained Quatre for the specific purpose of protecting the kingdom's. Our duty is to protect the kingdom's if anything dare come against them."
"But we were also charged with the job of protecting the heirs. If the heirs are killed what good is having a kingdom when it would just be thrown into turmoil?" Quatre questioned.
Dorothy sighed. "Fine, fine dear brother. Just remember though. Kolyma and Daventry are still part of our responsibility too," Dorothy said before she slunk off.
Dermail looked up at his love crouching against the wall. Sastry's hood was pulled back so her long black hair flew gently in the breeze. She brought a finger nail up and scratched her neck. Dermail wish they weren't out in public. He would've jumped her then and showered kisses all over her body.
Sastry turned to look at him. "Please tell me I'm as beautiful as her," she said and pointed at Queen Une. Dermail came over to her and placed his lips onto her neck.
"You are giving her too much credit. She is not even remotely as beautiful as you," Dermail whispered.
Sastry tried to duck away. "Not now Dermail, please. One of the Winner twins is watching us," she said as he began to suck and nip.
"But you are just begging to be devoured my love," Dermail replied moving up to her ear. Sastry turned around smacked him. Dermail touched his cheek. "I'm hurt Sastry," he said and went into the crowd. He immediately found a woman and began to kiss up to her. Sastry grew furious.
"This, is…not…the…time…for…this…Durmail," she swore under her breath. Her vision flashed red. "You bastard." She was over to the girl in a matter of seconds, grabbing her and jerking her away from Dermail. Immediately she bit down into the exposed neck. The girl let loose a bloodcurdling scream.
"Vampire!" King Treiz shouted. The girl in Sastry's arms was still resisting, but it was a substantially weak fight. Strong arms grabbed Sastry and pulled her away from her prey. Sastry growled and threw them off.
Instinctively she turned around. There was Lord Winner standing there and glaring her down. Sastry laughed. "You think you can beat me, Mystic Knight? Think again. There will come a day when these people will see that you are just as evil as me, Mystic Knight," Sastry said and rushed at him. She jumped over him and raced into the forest.
"After her," he heard someone cry. Ha! That's right come after me fools. I'll feed on each of you, Sastry said. She quickly transformed into a cat and climbed up into a try, waiting.
Instead what she saw made her laugh. Prince Milliardo and Princess Noin walked into a clearing. Oh, this shall be good, she thought eagerly awaiting the show.
Milliardo led Noin a little ways into the forest, away from the festival and other prying eyes. This moment was going to be special. He saw her down on a rotted stump and knelt before her.
"Beautiful, lovely Noin. You have been one of my closest friends. We have been through so much together and there is still much more to do," Milliardo started. Noin blushed and smiled. Milliardo continued. "Noin, will you be the first thing I see every day, the last thing I see at night, my love, my life? Will you marry me and become Queen of Kolyma someday?" Milliardo asked pulling out a red rose with a small gold band around it.
Noin was shocked, but she smiled as tears began to stream down her face. "Oh Milliardo! Yes, I will! I will marry you," she said. Milliardo jumped up and placed the gold band on her ring finger. He then leaned in for a deep passionate kiss.
Sastry watched them go, then regained her normal form. The two kingdoms were trying to combine? Oh, this would make things so much easier. She began to chuckle as she walked back to her headquarters. One fleeting though entered her mind, Dermail had better not show his face to me. Not after leaving me in the festival like he did. Sastry frowned, then laughed as she pictured what she would do to Dermail.