Where the Sky Meets the Sea
By:MysticMoon

Disclaimer: They are all MINE!! Actually, they're not.....but they are mine in my dreams.
Especially Dilandau-sama!!

A/N- I'm sorry!! I can't do violent scenes as good as some other writers like Zibbelcoot. But
please read on....this chapter is actually kinda cute! I mean in the end of the chapter...

Where the Sky Meets the Sea
Chapter Eleven
By: MysticMoon

Mariko jerked her head up when she heard Miguel shout. Suddenly, the carriage
stopped and she was thrown forward, knocked unconscious. Dilandau saw her fall, but he
order his men into defence positions before going to her. He climbed in and cradled her
against his arms. He gently hoisted her limp body onto his horse. "Kill every enemy you see.
Protect the princess. You are not worthy of being a Dragonslayer if you get killed....so
DON'T!" he screamed at them.
His men charged at the approaching enemy lines. His slayers, the group of blue
against Chanyan's white uniformed soldiers. He saw as the slayers defeat one guy after
another. Gatty, Chesta, Dalet and the others were having fun with the enemies. Dilandau
watched as his slayers slashed at every approaching person, the sword to the midsection,
a quick slice, and thats the end to a life. He cackles gleefully as he just killed another
"baka soldier", watching the blood erupt from the victim's neck like a volcano, the blood
soaking into the ground. His natural instincts told him to turn around and he did. He was
just in time to stain his sword again with blood as another soldier fell before him. Before he
continue his bloody massacre, he looked down at the precious bundle that lay infront of
him, making sure she was not harmed in any way. Perhaps he looked at her a bit too long
because he felt the pain, like the victims that has fallen to him. He released an angst cry
and swung his blade to cropped off the head of the soldier. With quick movements, he
placed his left hand on his wound. He could feel the blood pour out through his fingers.
Two minutes later, Viole rode up to him and announced that the battle was over. He
surveyed the battle scene and saw many dead soldiers on the ground, but none his own. He
was pleased that none of his own was killed. At that moment, Mariko woked up from her
"slumber" She saw that Dilandau was hurt.
"You're....." she tried to tell him but was cut off by him.
"I know....." Dilandau didn't want his Dragonslayers to know that he has fallen
because of a woman. He didn't want them to know that he cared about her so much that he
got himself injured, for her. He didn't want them to know because he was stubborn.
Mariko just stared at him and hesitate a moment berfore she lightly placed her head
on his chest and closed her eyes. Dilandau sat up in an erect position. He was in a state of
shocked. But with his left hand at his wound, he used his right to put his hands around her
and held her tight. *I wish I could hold her like this for eternity* Mariko felt his hand curve
around her waist and she smiled a bit. She let out a small sigh of content and snuggled
deeper into his armor.
Viole rode back to the Dragonslayers who were right behind Dilandau and Mariko.
Luckily everyone was still alive with only minor cuts and bruises. "You guys see that? Look
how cute they are together!! KAWAII!!" he whispered to the guys.
"I know what you mean....look at how they are holding each other!!" Miguel said.
"oOoOo.......our little Dilly-kins in love!!" Chesta gushes.
"You would never expect Lord Dilandau to be in love. I mean, what are the chances?"
asked Guimel, who was staring at the couple in front of them.
"But Master Dilandau and Princess Mariko?? I don't know....." Razan did not like where
this conversation was going. *But I want to be with Mariko.....I want her....but who am I to
compete with Lord Dilandau. I know what Dilandau will do to those who stands in his way.
Man, this sucks*
"O...come on Razan. You see how cute they are together....Admit it!!" Gatty screamed
out the last two words.
Dilandau heard Gatty screamed out "Admit it!" and he rode over to the boy. Gatty
looked down at the floor and he knew what was coming his way. "Shhhh......be quiet!"
Dilandau pointed at Mariko and then he raised his hand, ready to bring it down on the poor
boy.
"Mmmm??" Mariko opened one eye and saw what was going to happen. "Please don't
hit him...." she whispered weakly into Dilandau's chest.
After Dilandau dropped his hand, Mariko smiled secretly at Gatty. Gatty smiled back at
her except his expressions changed when he got this evil look from the General. Dilandau
held onto Mariko even tighter and rode away.
When the General and the Princess rode up ahead, Gatty let out a sigh of relief. "Glad
that was over. For once in my life, Lord Dilandau didn't hit me!!"
"That's because Mariko was there to rescue you!" Viole teased.
"You know how Lord Dilandau takes no orders from anyone.....this proves how much
he really likes her!" Miguel said.
"This is so cool! Dilly-kins in LOVE....!!" piped in Chesta. Everyone laughed silently at
this except Razan.

A/N- O mah gosh.....Gatti didn't get hit by Dilly? That's a first. Wait, who was it that always
get hit? Chesta or Gatti? Anyone have the answer cuz I forgot...V_v;; Don't you just love
the little conversation that the Dragonslayers had? Aaahhh....Chesta can be so cute!! The
blond hair and the baby face. ::sighz:: Dilandau is hurt because of Mariko.....what will
happen to him?? Please read and review!! Thanx a lot!