****** Man. I've been in the best mood! Spent a while drawing with my mouse. It's a pic of Endy and Helios of course. It's pretty cute ...^.^ If anyone wants to see it, just instant message me on aol anytime, cuz I'm not too sure how to email the damn thing. But if you know, do tell! ^_~

aol sn- Kyuketsuki Ko

This here is chapter 3.

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Walking through the mist, Helios regarded his world with half lidded eyes. Feeling lifeless and lonely, he subconsciously ignored his surroundings. He figured this would happen sooner or later, just... it hurt is all. It's been about a month and still no visit from his king. Oh he knew all about the new born princess and how the ceremony must be a global thing or a bit more vast, but he wasn't invited. Gods, did she know something? He wouldn't put it past her, and a part of him wanted her to know. Some vindictive voice inside said to calmly shove the fact in her face that she was being cheated on and steal her king away while she sat stunned. Helios shook his head. What was he thinking? That's not him at all. He wouldn't be so cruel as to do such a thing. Especially on this day of a new era. 'I wonder how he's taking it.' His view dimmed. 'Probably the happiest day of his life Helios. Of course you aren't invited.'

He clasped his hands behind his back and stared at the sky. Picking out points of nothing while his thoughts ran wild with minor chaos. "He didn't even say goodbye..."

'I've been so frustrated as of late. So many confusing thoughts are stacked inside my head. Basically all revolving around a very important event that is about to take place. The birth of a princess. As if I could really compete with that. -scoff-

'Should I feel bad that I wasn't invited so such a special momentous occasion? -sigh- Rini... even now you take him from my (Alright I'll admit weak) grasp. And how is it that I still love you...? I fear I will never truly understand my own intent. My sight of this world. Muddled. Cheap.

'I can only hold myself responsible. But I still feel like I'm losing him...what little I had while I had it.

'Selfish. -sigh-

'I've never liked you Destiny. Your humor will never reach me it seems. 'He's simply leaving me. Rot, decay... how miserable. And does he know? (Gods does he even care?)'

Helios slumps down upon the grass, glaring at the sky. 'Damn these pastel colors. Must I feel so demented on such a beautiful day? I don't regret any of it! I'm not, nor was I ever, under any assumption or illusion that we'd have any serious relationship with set future standings...or...

'Why do I give up. What keeps my hand by my side?' Somewhat calmed, he looks down to the grass. Absently noticing the blades he's plucked and flicked slightly out of reach. He sighs. Not content with the world anymore and feeling out of reach. "And they all lived happily ever after." He chuckles bitterly. 'It's actually funny how I keep asking why.. as if I expect an answer to fix everything. Why... why must I be doomed to loneliness? An endless day... 'Helios quirks an eyebrow. "How does Setsuna do it?"

He drifts off into thought again. Vision focused and scanning his world aimlessly for what- he isn't sure anymore. 'Animals have it so simple. It's all worked out for them and yet, not set in stone.' He glances wistfully at the beautiful creatures trotting by. 'Unicorns, Pegasus. Myths. Extinct. Such a tragedy caused by humans correct? And still they hold you in precious and greedy memories.' He covers his face with pale, delicate hands. "But I guess we have that in common at least. If nothing else, you choose to live in your dreams and hope that perhaps someday they'll evolve into reality.

"Funny that. I never dream."

Not wanting to see anymore. Not wanting to lose what little composure he has left. He sighs with finality. Perhaps this 'getting over it' is starting to work.

Thunderous echoes of applause and cheers are heard from the palace. Helios grimaces. 'Maybe not.'

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Endymion stared at his family. Such a perfect view of his queen sitting on an engraved stone bench while holding his daughter with strings of sunlight surrounding them. He laughed softly, gaining the attention of Serenity and a warm, loving smile.

Suddenly his heart felt lighter than air. He walked towards the pair elegantly, gently sitting behind Serenity to hold her and his daughter. She leant back in his arms, sighing softly with happiness. The past year or so had been somewhat harsh. He never seemed like himself. And now to see her love smiling and simply laughing again just took her breath away, along with any doubts and worries. He was always able to do that.

She turned in his arms and carefully handed him his daughter. Calm now, everything was okay again.

He smiled and took the bundle from his wife's arms, staring down at the precious sleeping face of his daughter. Small, very far away memories sift through his mind. Days when Rini had first dropped into his life to make the world seem more realistic and balanced. Some part of him was found back then, opened up, and he hadn't realized till now that it was simply what he had been missing this whole time. All the depression he was feeling for the longest days, any little thing that upset him. It all seemed to wash away as she blinked open her eyes and smiled at him. And he suddenly couldn't, for the life of him ,find anymore sorrow in his heart. Tiny hands reached up towards his face. He cradled her more closely and let the digits grab his finger. His heart was *here* now.



~*Owari*~

[Awe...But what of Helios?]

-chuckles- What's with the happy/sad ending to a beginning trait? o.O I really don't know.

-salutes- G'Nite people.

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