Last chapter here I can't believe I'm done. It's been a blast writing this.
I hope you people have enjoyed reading this. Well I won't keep you people
from reading this last chapter after what I left you with.
Disclaimer: Alas I own nothing other that this plot that had come to an end.
Chapter 16: You're not Alone
"May I have the pleasure of this dance princess?"
Kali rested her hand in his / please be real / as she touched him she knew that he was real, he was here with her. He tightened his grip on her hand and led her out. The nobility cleared a path for the two. They stopped in the middle of the dance floor. With shaking hands Kali rested her hand on his shoulder as he pulled her close.
Dion nervously pulled Kali in so he could rest his hand on her waist. He hated being this close to her, he loved her so much; he wanted to pull her close and kiss her. He looked into her eyes; he could see confusion written all over them.
"Prince?"
"Prince Dion Renner Fanel."
"How? When?"
"Just a few days ago. Your father was completely wrapped up in his own customs again, Van knocked some sense into him, I'm sure he has the bump to prove it to." A waltz started playing and the two started to move in time with the music.
"Everyone's watching us."
"I only see you." Her head snapped up and she looked into his eyes. He blushed and looked down at his feet not wanting to look at her. Her gown matched her eyes perfectly, it hugged her body and showed the curves that she had developed from the time he had meet her. Her muscles had also grown to show how much her fighting had improved. He knew ladies that would scoff at her appearance and say she was no lady, and she wasn't but none of that mattered to him. "Umm.they brought Shadow back from Fanalia she should be in you room by the end of the evening. I took good care of her but she has been pining for you." A/N: Change of subject much? Dion: Blushes Shut up and get back to the story. Avalon: All right all right.
"Thank you for taking care of her." The song ended and Kali curtsied and Dion bowed. Another prince claimed her for a dance and then another. It was several songs before Kali could get away from them. Dion watched her as she danced. The princes were handsome, with all the graces of court and manners to go with it, any of them could make her happy, he could tell as she never seemed to stop smiling at them. /Perhaps I was wrong in doing this, maybe I should have stayed a healer and let her be free to marry whichever prince she wanted to. / She came over to him as another dance started. Five young princes headed towards her, she looked exasperated. He held out his hand. "May I claim this dance?"
She looked at him grateful, placed her hand in his "Of course."
The song played with a female singer
I've walked so long I can't remember - Where was my home?
Their distant faces fade away I'm always on my own
I can show a smile, it's not hard to do
I can have the strength to go on
But sometimes I wanna let go of everything
Kali looked at Dion he looked drop dead gorgeous in his Royal outfit. A dark green coat went over his black shirt; he wore off white beige slacks; and a royal sash went over his coat. It was simple but it made him look slim, athletic and every bit the prince that he now was.
"I...I never expected you to be here.I mean with the engagement I thought that you would be far away as you possibly could."
"I couldn't stay away but I had every intention of breaking off the engagement tomorrow."
When thoughtfulness is not their game I teach by giving love
High mountains seem higher endlessly when they're pebbles at your feet
And if you should still fall into despair, there is one thing left to believe
I lie in your heart always
"Had?" He looked down at her.
Nothing is braver than honesty; my life is your faith in me
"Had, I.I don't plan on breaking it off."
I'll be there when you need
you don't have to hide from me
what you are feeling now
I feel your soul
"Listen Kali.I know the promise that I made with your father that you have to marry me.and I.I release you from it." They stopped dancing.
We will seek together destiny
Troubles have an end
we will carry on hand in hand
you're not alone
"What.don't you.don't you l.love me?" Tears began to form in Kali's eyes.
People searching desperately outside themselves
Caught up in thinking of what never helped
And I'd forgotten too that love exists inside of me as in
those that I wanted from
I feel you now
"God yes.I mean more than anything. I love you more than the air that gives me life, more than the water and food that sustain me. You are my life, but I can't force you into something when you seem so happy with the others." He motioned to the other princes.
I'll be there when you need
we will live together
Nothing is in our way
with trust in our soul
"Well dam it I don't release you!" Tears fell from her eyes. Dion looked shocked, nothing could have prepared him for what she did next, she let go of his hands and pulled his head down to meet hers. Their lips meet in a kiss.
We will seek together destiny
Troubles have an end
We will carry on hand in hand
We won't forget we have each other
He relaxed and enjoyed the kiss. Neither cared that every person in the hall was now watching them; neither cared that it was against every protocol. All that mattered was each other, and that was all they knew in that long awaited first kiss, the joy that it was. They broke for air.
"That was everything I hoped for and more." Kali smiled.
"I love you, my princess, your father is happy I think." He said looking over at the smiling king
Kali looked at her father then back at her love "Not as happy me."
"Nor me."
They kissed again, Dion went to deepen the kiss, and Kali parted her lips allowing him to do so.
Love is in the hearts of all man
you're not alone
Months passed and preparations went ahead for Kali and Dions wedding. Everyone it seemed was turning out for the occasion. All guest rooms in the palace had been filled up and all the hotels and inns in the city had been filled up as well.
Kali paced her room. Merle, Hitomi, and Millerna watched her do so.
"Kali quit pacing before your hair comes out." Merle complained.
"Sit down, there's nothing to be nervous about." Millerna tried to clam down the young princess.
"Guys it's no use trying. I was the same way on my wedding day, don't you remember?"
Merle and Millerna thought back to the day the queen was married and both laughed as they remembered the sate Hitomi had been in.
"Well I don't get it, she is a princess she should be used to crowds."
"Millerna remember she was born a princess but she was raised on earth as a normal girl, up until a year ago she was a every day girl now she is a princess getting married with a entire world looking on." Hitomi reminded the other queen.
At this reminder Kali paled even more. Merle came over with a chair for her to sit on, she sat thanking Merle, not sure if her legs would hold her any more.
"Where are they?" Kali looked out the window, butterflies in her stomach. Dawn and Maya had gone to retrieve her dress from the dressmaker that had fallen ill and therefore could not deliver it to the palace.
"They'll be here soon I'm sure of it." Hitomi looked out at the grounds, the wedding was not for another hour but already the grounds were filling up. For the first marriage in over 50 years, not to mention the fact that Kali had insisted that commoners be allowed to attend the wedding as well. After they attended the crowning and several other parties and festivals at the palace the nobility were beginning to get used to them being there but they still avoided them at all costs. No sooner than Hitomi had spoken those words then the previously mentioned two burst through the door. The ladies in waiting out side the door look scandalized Kali was going to ask what they had said to them but from a look at Maya she decided against it.
"Sorry we're late but people keep delaying us."
"It's ok. I take it you have the dresses then?"
"Yup. The brides dress," She handed a package to Kali. "And the dresses for the brides maids." She handed a package to Hitomi, Merle, and Millerna.
Kali looked up. "What about you two?"
"Well." Maya trailed off.
"You are coming are you not?"
Dawn interjected "Of course we're coming! Did you think that we would miss the wedding of our best friend?"
"Then where are your dresses?"
"Well we did some poking and found out that the two closest guardians to the heir walk in front of her and stand and to the side, they play a special purpose in the ceremony, and for that we must wear our formal dress, that of the Guardians."
Kali looked confused she was about to ask what the part was but Maya stopped her. "Kali get going you need to be in that dress ready to walk in 45 min!"
Kali quickly grabbed the package and ran into the adjoining room. Hitomi, Merle, Millerna, Dawn and Maya got into their respective gowns. Half an hour later they were all ready. Kali walked out of her room. She was dressed in a snow-white gown. It had no sleeves or straps; the dress had an empire waist made out of pearls. The dress fanned out from the waist and on top of that layer of fabric was a semi-transparent fabric. She wore a bracelet made of fine jewels from the family collection that had been brought back together, along with it's matching necklace. Her hair was put up for the occasion, done in all sorts of fancy curls, and they had put cherry blossoms in her hair. Her tiara and veil topped off the outfit. The veil that been attached just in front of the tiara making it look like it was underneath it. All 5 women stared at Kali.
"Does it look alright?"
"I don't think Dion's going to know what to do when he see you."
"He'll probably faint or have a nose bleed." Maya said. Everyone burst out laughing.
Kali looked over the others. Merle, Hitomi, and Millerna all had on the same gown; a light blue purple with a square neck, the back went half way down their back. It too had an empire waist but theirs was made out of a flower of their choice. Maya and Dawn were the only ones who had on something different and it made them stand out. They wore the armor that they wore on the day of the final battle or the day of destiny as some called it, for the truth had leaked out and everyone knew of Flame, his history, the fact that he had tried to accomplish what his mother could not. They knew that without Kali there the destiny of both worlds would have forever been changed. Maya stood in her purple Romanesque outfit while Dawn stood in her green one. They both looked like they were ready for battle, but the armor also looked formal so it was permitted.
"Dion.Dion.calm down.it's not that bad."
Dion keep pacing the floor he had been ready for a while, it was still half an hour till the wedding. He was so nervous that he couldn't sit still. "Van how can I calm down?! Do you realize that in less than an hour I will be married to the woman I love? God I don't even deserve her! No one does. I'm only a doctor, a healer how can I marry a beautiful princess?!"
"I felt the same way when I married Hitomi, and you're a prince now remember?"
Dion waved it off and continued pacing.
"If he keeps that up he's going to wear a hole in the floor." Dryden whispered to Van. Van just nodded. Dryden, Van, Allen, Draco, and Gaddes had been with the young prince all day and the closer it got it the hour the more he paced. He was wearing a white jacket dark green shirt, black pants and a royal sash of Fanalia. Normally he would have worn a sword but as it was a celebration, he was to leave it.
"What if I forget my lines? What if she leaves me at the alter? What if-"
"What if Flaims not dead and he comes to kill you during the ceremony and destroys both worlds?" Van had had enough he walked over and put his hands on his adopted brothers shoulders reassuring him. "She won't leave you and you have no prepared words so speak so you can't forget them. I know how you feel I felt the same way when I wed Hitomi; you feel like you don't deserve her as if she's so high above you." He nodded his head. "Well I can tell you that there is no one she would rather be married to today. You have been through a lot, just like Hitomi and I." He took his hands off his shoulders. "I can't believe that after all we go through we're scared of marriage.we fight endless battles and we can't watch the ones we love walk towards us." Everyone chuckled at this. Dion looked over his friends that would be with him on this day; Van wearing almost the same thing he was except he was allowed to wear his sword and he had a red shirt. Allen was dressed as befitted a knight. Dryden was dressed in the colors of Asturia. Gaddes wore black pants along with a dark blue shirt. Draco would have been well in his right to ware the colors of his house but he choose instead to wear the neutral colors of black and white, to signify that he had yet to reclaim his lands. Ryol walked in wearing Black pants a white coat black shirt, a light blue sash for the royal house of Gaea.
"Dion it is time."
Dion paled nodded "Sir"
Ryol cut him off "Call me Ryol, you are about to be my son in law."
"Ryol, thank you for all you've done. I know that you've smoothed things over with the council and I know that you're the one who suggested that Van adopt me as his brother so I could wed Kali."
"I did for my daughters happiness. Van made me realize that I wanted things they way they were, with the customs that once were, the customs I myself broke. Now Kali can create a new Gaea with you at her side. Come on time is short and we need to be in our places."
The group of men and women left their respective rooms and headed down to the Japanese garden where Kali and Dion decided that the wedding would be held.
Dion fidgeted a little waiting for the ceremony to start. In a matter of minutes Kali would be walking through those doors and down the path to him, and then they would be wedded before all of Gaea. His stomach did flip- flops at this, but he reminded himself at least he was here and not in the crowd watching her marry some other man. Dryden, Van, Gaddes, Allen and Draco all watched Dion with amusement. Then the doors opened Dawn and Maya walked out first followed by Kali with her father. Dion nearly fainted at the sight of her; she looked beautiful, like a goddess. Her white flowing gown shimmered in the late afternoon light. Her hair was put up in curls. He stared at her as he watched her come down the path, he couldn't help but wish that she could get here faster so he could hold her to make sure that she was real and that this wasn't some dream. Their eyes met and all of a sudden nothing else mattered to him his eyes-only saw Kali and nothing and no one else.
"Dryden," Van spoke softly so no one could hear him. "You owe me five."
Allen looked shocked and just as quietly asked, "You guys were betting on this?"
Both of the men shrugged and continued to watch the ceremony.
Kali waited nervously inside the doors knowing that in a matter of moments they would open and she would walk down with her father and be married to Dion. She paced back and forth.
"All right places people, places." An extremely happy handmaiden cheerfully exclaimed. It earned her a death glare from Kali. She shrunk back silent.
Dawn and Maya took their places a step ahead of the princess and king. Behind them stood Hitomi, Millerna, and Merle. The doors opened and Kali began her walk. She rounded the bend and saw Dion standing at the gazebo. She gasped, he looked like one of those dashing knights that she had always read about in books as a child on earth, the one who comes to the rescue just in time; and so he was. Maya saw Dions reaction and whispered ever so quietly to Dawn.
"You owe me ten bucks."
Dawn hearing Kalis reaction whispered back "Well you owe me ten, so I guess we call it even."
Both of them stifled laughs and continued on. They reached the gazebo Maya and Dawn took up their places at the bottom of the steps leading in. The others took their places outside the gazebo except Ryol who was inside with his daughter and Dion.
"We are here today, common and noble folk alike, to witness the marriage of my daughter princess Kali to prince Dion. Never has there been a day such as this where commoners and nobles sit side by side as equals to embrace a new union. A new Gaea has been born, and who better than a new princess from a far away land to make the changes necessary for Gaea to continue on." He stepped aside for the priest to continue.
"Kali, princess of Gaea, do you accept this man to rule beside you, to care for your people, and to love him as long as you live?"
"I do."
"And do you Dion, prince of Fanalia, accept the burden of ruling beside this woman, to take care of her people and love her as long as you live?"
"I do."
"The rings."
Dion took the ring from Van and put it on Kalis finger "Kali, I loved you form the moment that I set eyes on you. I knew then, despite everything I would be at your side for all of time. I give you this ring as my pledge that I will be there for you always, my pledge of love for you."
Kali took the ring from Hitomi and placed it on Dions finger "Dion, Love is patient, it is never jealous, it does not care about time or distance, it is never ending and it never falters. You are my love. Remember that my love for you is like the wind, you may not be able to see it or touch it, but it is always there, you can feel it."
The priest came forward again. "Marriage is the union of two souls that have become one though time and love. I say the words that make it formal and lawful, long before now though, and long after I leave, these souls standing before you have been one walking the same path, finding each other in darkness and light. May all those who object say so now or forever hold your peace." he paused a moment that seemed like forever for the two lovers
"We speak." Maya and Dawn stepped forward. Kali, Ryol, Van and Hitomi shot them death glares (Can you imagine 4 death glares _) "Dion, we must know that you are pure of heart with good intentions, before we guardians allow you to marry Kali."
"What would you have me do to prove my love to her? I would do anything!"
"Very well you must then take the test."
His voice faltered a bit "Al.alright."
Maya motioned to a gentleman. He brought forth a bucket of water. "Dion you must put your head in the bucket and hold your breath for as long as possible if you at any time feel you can not continue then pull your head out. Do you understand?"
Dion nodded and tried to show the confidence he lacked. Kali could hold her breath much longer than he could without question, could all people from the mystic moon do the same, and if so how was he ever to prove himself worthy of her.
"Whenever your ready."
Dion took off his jacket and handed it to his brother. Taking one last look at Kali he plunged his head in.
Ryol spoke up "Why do this? We all know the boy loves her."
"Yes but he has his doubts, about his worthiness. This test was to make sure no one did not marry a royal heir without just cause, now it is to prove that he does indeed worthy to have the right to marry and rule this kingdom."
Dion was running out of breath he couldn't hold it much longer / should I take my head out and hope that enough time has passed? No! I cannot, I would rather die here than live without Kali at my side! /
Dawn who had been monitoring him through the stone knew that he was out of time and was not coming up for air, he would do what he had promised himself he would do. She stepped forward and hit the switch that let all the water flow out. He raised his head. She handed him a towel. "Dion, congratulations you have passed."
"The test was to ensure that you would rather die than live without Kali, this was not a marriage for a crown. You are worthy to marry the princess." Both knelt down before him and spoke as one. "Forgive us your highness, we now pledge our life to you, as we have pledged it to our princess."
An awkward moment passed Kali gave Dion a mental nudge "Ah.Rise.please."
They did so, and motioned that the priest should continue.
"Then I now pronounce you husband and wife."
Dion stepped forward and pushed Kalis veil back. Pulled her forward and kissed her, they only broke the kiss when they ran out of air.
They left the gazebo in pairs, after the king left on his own, the newly- wed couple Dion and Kali followed by Van and Hitomi, Millerna and Dryden, Merle and Gaddes, Maya and Draco, and lastly Dawn and Allen. A ball was held in the palace, the previously mentioned couples danced together. Ryol came to claim a dance or two with his daughter. After that a few others claimed dances with the married couple.
Allen and Kali were dancing together.
"You know I loved you?"
"Aye, I did. But I could not love you, my heart belongs to him and him alone." She looked over at Dion.
"I know that now; I could have given you so much and you knew it but you wanted him." A smile crept onto his lips. "Somehow I know this works out for the best." He looked over at Dawn a faint blush crossed his face.
"Perhaps, not all women of the mystic moon and resistant to your charms." She smiled at his blush knowing she had hit the mark as it deepened. "Just take good care of her. Don't make me come and beat you in a duel over hurting her."
"I promise, I will take good care of her." A smile crossed his lips for he knew princess or no she would be true to her word.
Kali finally fought her way through all the people to find her husband. "My love may we dance?"
Dion looked up, not looking at all surprised like the others around him. He had sensed her arrival long before. "I would be honored." He took her hand and led her out onto the dance floor.
The song began as the two began to dance
One heart can make a difference.
One choice can change your life.
One voice can travel the distance and be heard all around the world.
Would you make a sacrifice if you knew that it was right?
Well the answers there if you look inside.
"We're married now.no one can take you away from me, your mine as I am yours."
"Kali." She rested her head on his chest "I'll love you forever.we're together forever now.when I was young I hated the revolution for splitting up the family I had.I'm glad the revolution happened now, without it I never would have met you." He kissed her head.
Will run and hide?
Will you fight the fight?
Cause there's a power inside you and there's a battle to be won
Every victory has a beginning the way it always has begun
With the power of one.
"Do you think our love last longer than the stars?" Kali asked
"No, it will last longer. Much longer."
"I may not always be by your side but remember, my love will always be with you, you may not be able to see it or touch it but you'll be able to feel it."
One day you realize it that hope is all you need.
One dream that we can all share, one dream we all believe
And we'll make that sacrifice
Just because we know its right
We won't run and hide we're going to fight the fight
Ryol and Draco looked on at the happy couples around the dance floor.
"Mi Lord, do you think you'll remarry?"
"No Draco I don't think so. Kalmia was my only love, she was and is the only person on both worlds I could have ever married." He looked at Kali.
"You haven't lost her sire."
"It feels like it."
"Maybe, but she's still here and she still loves you."
"She is all I had left of Kalmia."
"I know, but I also know that Kalmia, would want you to be happy just as Kali is."
There's a power inside you there's a battle to be won
Every victory had a beginning the ways its always has begun
With the power of the one.
"Look around you Kali, this is your world, you saved it." Dion whispered
With the power of one.
"You changed this world for the better, and now we can begin again, forget everything that happened."
"No." Kali responded, "Never forget, we'll learn from the past and create a better future."
We'll look inside
We won't run and hide we'll fight the fight
There's a power inside you
Can you feel the power?
There's a battle to be won
Every victory has a beginning the way it always has begun
With the power of one.
"Well my dear princess" Dion stopped dancing "Shall we go to our room?" He looked down at her.
She lifter her head from his chest and gazed into his eyes, with a small smile "I would love to my dear prince."
With that the young couple left the ballroom and headed to their own room. For once no one stopped them or tried to put them off track. In their room they blew out the white candles that lit there room and spent the rest of the night fulfilling their dreams together.
Epilogue
Three years had passed in the Starfire Kingdom and peace reigned through out Gaea. It was a time of unparalleled peace. For the first time in 30 years the Kingdom was prepared to celebrate for it was the day the princess was to give birth to her first child. The young prince now pacing the corridors outside the healers' room in anticipation had In fact fainted when the princess told him the news. Dion having been a healer before he became the prince was refused entry because the healer didn't want a young father to be getting in the way former healer or no. Hours passed and everyone was beginning to get worried. Everyone had come back to the Glitter Palace to be present at the birth. Van, Hitomi, and three year old Kali and Folken where among the first to arrive. Hitomi and Van took turns at watching the twins while the other stayed for news about Kali. They had tried staying in the hall like Dion but the twins got bored quickly. Allen and Dawn were the next to arrive, they had just received permission from Asturia to be wed and were coming back to the Glitter Palace to ask Kali if it was alright it they stayed in her quarters in the palace after they wed. As soon as the news that Kali was in labor they rushed back and were now waiting with Van and Dion in the hall. Millerna and Dryden were soon to follow after Allen and Dawn. The last two to enter the hall were Maya and Draco for they had taken extra security precautions to guard the new born child and her mother.they may have been at peace for three years but there were still unhappy people, that didn't like the Starfires ruling again, and they might think the birth of the heir as a perfect time to strike. Maya and Draco wouldn't let this happen. Late at night the twins had fallen asleep and Hitomi and Van held them in their arms, the nurses and healer walked out into the hall.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness." They bowed to the king and prince. "The princess is alright as is the heir. Her Highness is rather tired so I will allow her husband in first then if she feels up to it I will allow the others in for a short time." Everyone nodded and Dion walked into the room. There lying on the bed was his wife.looking quite tired, but her eyes sparkled and shone with happiness, she looked over at him and noticed that he was watching her, she motioned for him to come over. It was as he was walking that he noticed something, his beloved wife was holding not one but two bundles in her arms. He reached the side of her bed and sat down on it. "Twins?" He asked in disbelief. No wonder she was tired.
"Twins." She replied.
"I don't believe it. It is rare for twins to be born, and now not only does Van and Hitomi have a set but so do we."
"Aren't they beautiful?"
"Just like their mother." He kissed her on the forehead. He took his son from her arms. He had his flame red golden hair, and when he opened his eyes to look at his father Dion noticed that he had his mothers blue gray eyes. He looked down at his daughter and she had the same hair as her older brother, but her eyes were a tad more blue than gray. "Adam?" He asked his wife about the name for his son.
"That's an Earth name." She said surprised.
"My family came from Earth and Gaea, they were split up after the revolution. Adam was the name of one of my ancestors."
"Adam it is then." She looked down at her daughter. Before now it seemed ridiculous to give twins names that were close together, but she had already chosen a name for her daughter and now it seemed right that their names should be somewhat similar. "Adora?"
"Adora..." Dion tested the name out for his daughter. It seemed to fit her, as she was quite adorable. He smiled and looked down at his daughter "Adora." He said finally.
Kali smiled. "May my father and the others come in now?"
"Only if you don't over stress your self princess."
"I won't now please let them in."
The healer nodded and returned less than a minute with the king of Gaea, the king and queen of Fanalia and Asturia, Merle, Maya, Draco, Allen, and Dawn. Ryol walk over to his daughter.
"Is there someone you would like to introduce to me daughter?"
"Father this is my daughter Adora."
Ryol took his granddaughter from his daughter. "Adora.welcome to the family."
"Ryol." Ryol turned to Dion who had been standing behind him. "I would like to introduce the first born child of the Starfire house of Gaea, Adam."
"Two?!" Everyone in the room gaped at the sight of a second set of twins.
"Mama.Papa?" A small voice came from Van's arms. Van glared at Ryol for waking his daughter up.
"It's all right Kai we're right here." Kai was Kali's nickname nobody knew where Folken had gotten it from he just started calling his older sister that one day and it stuck. Folken woke up almost right after his sister had. Hitomi and Van put the twins on the ground. Van looked down at them. "Would you like to see Princess Kali's children?"
Folken and Kali tilted their heads at the same time and looked confused "Papa.I thought dat Kali only have one baby." Kai stated.
"We all thought that too.but she had twins.a boy and girl.like you." Hitomi said. They looked at each other and nodded their heads "Alright but you have to be quiet ok?" Again they nodded. Van and Hitomi once again picked them up so they could see Adam and Adora. Kali was now holding young Adam while Dion held Adora.
"Father they're so tiny."
"Yes they are Folken but one day they'll grow and be strong like their mother and father."
"Mama.when we grow up and we duel dem?" Kai looked at her mother hopefully. Hitomi looked at Van.
"What they have to know how to defend themselves and Allen already agreed."
"Kali too?"
"Why not?"
"We'll talk about this later."
"But mom." Kai tired to interrupt.
"Your too young now we'll talk when your older."
"Kali?"
"Yes Merle?"
"May I hold Adam?"
"Of course." Kali handed Adam over to the cat woman.
Millerna waked up to Dion. "May I hold Adora?" Dion handed Adora over to Millerna. "Oh she's so adorable. I suppose that's where you got her name?" Kali nodded.
"Kali I'm sorry but we have to go." Van spoke and as the others turned their attention to Van and Hitomi they noticed that the twins had once again fallen asleep in their parents arms. Kali nodded and they left with the twins. Merle handed Adam back to Kali and followed Van and Hitomi to help with the twins. Allen took Adora from Millerna and walked over to Kali "Kali"
"Allen?"
"If you ever want I would be more than happy to teach Adam swordplay, when he's older."
"I would like that every much, but there is a condition."
Before waiting for Kali to continue Allen jumped in the answer to the condition he thought she would put. "Swordplay is dangerous I cannot teach it without danger"
Kali cut him off "That I understand Allen the condition is that you teach Adora as well."
"What?!" Dion looked like he was going to have kittens.
"Dion I want both our children to be able to defend themselves Adam and Adora. They will not be some helpless pampered palace brats. After all I know swordplay and I make a fine princess."
Dion relaxed slightly "Alright.do you agree Allen Adam and Adora?"
Allen looked shocked at the very thought but then like Dion thought about Kali and agreed. Handing over Adora to her father everyone left the room. Cribs where brought into a small side room where the twins could stay for the time being.Kali tired of her ladies-in-waiting instructed them to look after the twins for the night so mother and father could rest.
Kali sighed. "Kali.something wrong?"
"No for once everything is right. I'm surrounded by my family; my father husband and now my twin children, and I can even see my feet." She laughed.
"Kali I love you. I love Adam and Adora. Everything is perfect, here and now."
"Indeed it is.may these days of peace last." She leaned over and blew out the last white candle in their room. Snuggled down on the bed with her husband. She knew wars would rage on the mystic moon now as they had for centuries before.and for once she was not caught up in it.she was here.and here all was peaceful.
I can't believe it's over sniff I'm going to miss this story.it was my favorite of the ones I was writing. Avaris Sky, Jennifer, Domnu, and Aqua1332 thank you for reviewing it means a lot to me. The two songs that I have in this chapter are Your Not Alone byYoko Kanno (Escaflowne Soundtrack) and One Heart by O-Town (Pokemon 2000 Movie). Any way as I was finishing this I thought maybe just maybe I might do something with Adam and Adora.like come on Adam, Adora and Folken and Kali.two sets of twins one Van and Hitomi's come on they would get into trouble. I dunno.anyway I hope that you guys enjoyed the story.
~Avalon
Disclaimer: Alas I own nothing other that this plot that had come to an end.
Chapter 16: You're not Alone
"May I have the pleasure of this dance princess?"
Kali rested her hand in his / please be real / as she touched him she knew that he was real, he was here with her. He tightened his grip on her hand and led her out. The nobility cleared a path for the two. They stopped in the middle of the dance floor. With shaking hands Kali rested her hand on his shoulder as he pulled her close.
Dion nervously pulled Kali in so he could rest his hand on her waist. He hated being this close to her, he loved her so much; he wanted to pull her close and kiss her. He looked into her eyes; he could see confusion written all over them.
"Prince?"
"Prince Dion Renner Fanel."
"How? When?"
"Just a few days ago. Your father was completely wrapped up in his own customs again, Van knocked some sense into him, I'm sure he has the bump to prove it to." A waltz started playing and the two started to move in time with the music.
"Everyone's watching us."
"I only see you." Her head snapped up and she looked into his eyes. He blushed and looked down at his feet not wanting to look at her. Her gown matched her eyes perfectly, it hugged her body and showed the curves that she had developed from the time he had meet her. Her muscles had also grown to show how much her fighting had improved. He knew ladies that would scoff at her appearance and say she was no lady, and she wasn't but none of that mattered to him. "Umm.they brought Shadow back from Fanalia she should be in you room by the end of the evening. I took good care of her but she has been pining for you." A/N: Change of subject much? Dion: Blushes Shut up and get back to the story. Avalon: All right all right.
"Thank you for taking care of her." The song ended and Kali curtsied and Dion bowed. Another prince claimed her for a dance and then another. It was several songs before Kali could get away from them. Dion watched her as she danced. The princes were handsome, with all the graces of court and manners to go with it, any of them could make her happy, he could tell as she never seemed to stop smiling at them. /Perhaps I was wrong in doing this, maybe I should have stayed a healer and let her be free to marry whichever prince she wanted to. / She came over to him as another dance started. Five young princes headed towards her, she looked exasperated. He held out his hand. "May I claim this dance?"
She looked at him grateful, placed her hand in his "Of course."
The song played with a female singer
I've walked so long I can't remember - Where was my home?
Their distant faces fade away I'm always on my own
I can show a smile, it's not hard to do
I can have the strength to go on
But sometimes I wanna let go of everything
Kali looked at Dion he looked drop dead gorgeous in his Royal outfit. A dark green coat went over his black shirt; he wore off white beige slacks; and a royal sash went over his coat. It was simple but it made him look slim, athletic and every bit the prince that he now was.
"I...I never expected you to be here.I mean with the engagement I thought that you would be far away as you possibly could."
"I couldn't stay away but I had every intention of breaking off the engagement tomorrow."
When thoughtfulness is not their game I teach by giving love
High mountains seem higher endlessly when they're pebbles at your feet
And if you should still fall into despair, there is one thing left to believe
I lie in your heart always
"Had?" He looked down at her.
Nothing is braver than honesty; my life is your faith in me
"Had, I.I don't plan on breaking it off."
I'll be there when you need
you don't have to hide from me
what you are feeling now
I feel your soul
"Listen Kali.I know the promise that I made with your father that you have to marry me.and I.I release you from it." They stopped dancing.
We will seek together destiny
Troubles have an end
we will carry on hand in hand
you're not alone
"What.don't you.don't you l.love me?" Tears began to form in Kali's eyes.
People searching desperately outside themselves
Caught up in thinking of what never helped
And I'd forgotten too that love exists inside of me as in
those that I wanted from
I feel you now
"God yes.I mean more than anything. I love you more than the air that gives me life, more than the water and food that sustain me. You are my life, but I can't force you into something when you seem so happy with the others." He motioned to the other princes.
I'll be there when you need
we will live together
Nothing is in our way
with trust in our soul
"Well dam it I don't release you!" Tears fell from her eyes. Dion looked shocked, nothing could have prepared him for what she did next, she let go of his hands and pulled his head down to meet hers. Their lips meet in a kiss.
We will seek together destiny
Troubles have an end
We will carry on hand in hand
We won't forget we have each other
He relaxed and enjoyed the kiss. Neither cared that every person in the hall was now watching them; neither cared that it was against every protocol. All that mattered was each other, and that was all they knew in that long awaited first kiss, the joy that it was. They broke for air.
"That was everything I hoped for and more." Kali smiled.
"I love you, my princess, your father is happy I think." He said looking over at the smiling king
Kali looked at her father then back at her love "Not as happy me."
"Nor me."
They kissed again, Dion went to deepen the kiss, and Kali parted her lips allowing him to do so.
Love is in the hearts of all man
you're not alone
Months passed and preparations went ahead for Kali and Dions wedding. Everyone it seemed was turning out for the occasion. All guest rooms in the palace had been filled up and all the hotels and inns in the city had been filled up as well.
Kali paced her room. Merle, Hitomi, and Millerna watched her do so.
"Kali quit pacing before your hair comes out." Merle complained.
"Sit down, there's nothing to be nervous about." Millerna tried to clam down the young princess.
"Guys it's no use trying. I was the same way on my wedding day, don't you remember?"
Merle and Millerna thought back to the day the queen was married and both laughed as they remembered the sate Hitomi had been in.
"Well I don't get it, she is a princess she should be used to crowds."
"Millerna remember she was born a princess but she was raised on earth as a normal girl, up until a year ago she was a every day girl now she is a princess getting married with a entire world looking on." Hitomi reminded the other queen.
At this reminder Kali paled even more. Merle came over with a chair for her to sit on, she sat thanking Merle, not sure if her legs would hold her any more.
"Where are they?" Kali looked out the window, butterflies in her stomach. Dawn and Maya had gone to retrieve her dress from the dressmaker that had fallen ill and therefore could not deliver it to the palace.
"They'll be here soon I'm sure of it." Hitomi looked out at the grounds, the wedding was not for another hour but already the grounds were filling up. For the first marriage in over 50 years, not to mention the fact that Kali had insisted that commoners be allowed to attend the wedding as well. After they attended the crowning and several other parties and festivals at the palace the nobility were beginning to get used to them being there but they still avoided them at all costs. No sooner than Hitomi had spoken those words then the previously mentioned two burst through the door. The ladies in waiting out side the door look scandalized Kali was going to ask what they had said to them but from a look at Maya she decided against it.
"Sorry we're late but people keep delaying us."
"It's ok. I take it you have the dresses then?"
"Yup. The brides dress," She handed a package to Kali. "And the dresses for the brides maids." She handed a package to Hitomi, Merle, and Millerna.
Kali looked up. "What about you two?"
"Well." Maya trailed off.
"You are coming are you not?"
Dawn interjected "Of course we're coming! Did you think that we would miss the wedding of our best friend?"
"Then where are your dresses?"
"Well we did some poking and found out that the two closest guardians to the heir walk in front of her and stand and to the side, they play a special purpose in the ceremony, and for that we must wear our formal dress, that of the Guardians."
Kali looked confused she was about to ask what the part was but Maya stopped her. "Kali get going you need to be in that dress ready to walk in 45 min!"
Kali quickly grabbed the package and ran into the adjoining room. Hitomi, Merle, Millerna, Dawn and Maya got into their respective gowns. Half an hour later they were all ready. Kali walked out of her room. She was dressed in a snow-white gown. It had no sleeves or straps; the dress had an empire waist made out of pearls. The dress fanned out from the waist and on top of that layer of fabric was a semi-transparent fabric. She wore a bracelet made of fine jewels from the family collection that had been brought back together, along with it's matching necklace. Her hair was put up for the occasion, done in all sorts of fancy curls, and they had put cherry blossoms in her hair. Her tiara and veil topped off the outfit. The veil that been attached just in front of the tiara making it look like it was underneath it. All 5 women stared at Kali.
"Does it look alright?"
"I don't think Dion's going to know what to do when he see you."
"He'll probably faint or have a nose bleed." Maya said. Everyone burst out laughing.
Kali looked over the others. Merle, Hitomi, and Millerna all had on the same gown; a light blue purple with a square neck, the back went half way down their back. It too had an empire waist but theirs was made out of a flower of their choice. Maya and Dawn were the only ones who had on something different and it made them stand out. They wore the armor that they wore on the day of the final battle or the day of destiny as some called it, for the truth had leaked out and everyone knew of Flame, his history, the fact that he had tried to accomplish what his mother could not. They knew that without Kali there the destiny of both worlds would have forever been changed. Maya stood in her purple Romanesque outfit while Dawn stood in her green one. They both looked like they were ready for battle, but the armor also looked formal so it was permitted.
"Dion.Dion.calm down.it's not that bad."
Dion keep pacing the floor he had been ready for a while, it was still half an hour till the wedding. He was so nervous that he couldn't sit still. "Van how can I calm down?! Do you realize that in less than an hour I will be married to the woman I love? God I don't even deserve her! No one does. I'm only a doctor, a healer how can I marry a beautiful princess?!"
"I felt the same way when I married Hitomi, and you're a prince now remember?"
Dion waved it off and continued pacing.
"If he keeps that up he's going to wear a hole in the floor." Dryden whispered to Van. Van just nodded. Dryden, Van, Allen, Draco, and Gaddes had been with the young prince all day and the closer it got it the hour the more he paced. He was wearing a white jacket dark green shirt, black pants and a royal sash of Fanalia. Normally he would have worn a sword but as it was a celebration, he was to leave it.
"What if I forget my lines? What if she leaves me at the alter? What if-"
"What if Flaims not dead and he comes to kill you during the ceremony and destroys both worlds?" Van had had enough he walked over and put his hands on his adopted brothers shoulders reassuring him. "She won't leave you and you have no prepared words so speak so you can't forget them. I know how you feel I felt the same way when I wed Hitomi; you feel like you don't deserve her as if she's so high above you." He nodded his head. "Well I can tell you that there is no one she would rather be married to today. You have been through a lot, just like Hitomi and I." He took his hands off his shoulders. "I can't believe that after all we go through we're scared of marriage.we fight endless battles and we can't watch the ones we love walk towards us." Everyone chuckled at this. Dion looked over his friends that would be with him on this day; Van wearing almost the same thing he was except he was allowed to wear his sword and he had a red shirt. Allen was dressed as befitted a knight. Dryden was dressed in the colors of Asturia. Gaddes wore black pants along with a dark blue shirt. Draco would have been well in his right to ware the colors of his house but he choose instead to wear the neutral colors of black and white, to signify that he had yet to reclaim his lands. Ryol walked in wearing Black pants a white coat black shirt, a light blue sash for the royal house of Gaea.
"Dion it is time."
Dion paled nodded "Sir"
Ryol cut him off "Call me Ryol, you are about to be my son in law."
"Ryol, thank you for all you've done. I know that you've smoothed things over with the council and I know that you're the one who suggested that Van adopt me as his brother so I could wed Kali."
"I did for my daughters happiness. Van made me realize that I wanted things they way they were, with the customs that once were, the customs I myself broke. Now Kali can create a new Gaea with you at her side. Come on time is short and we need to be in our places."
The group of men and women left their respective rooms and headed down to the Japanese garden where Kali and Dion decided that the wedding would be held.
Dion fidgeted a little waiting for the ceremony to start. In a matter of minutes Kali would be walking through those doors and down the path to him, and then they would be wedded before all of Gaea. His stomach did flip- flops at this, but he reminded himself at least he was here and not in the crowd watching her marry some other man. Dryden, Van, Gaddes, Allen and Draco all watched Dion with amusement. Then the doors opened Dawn and Maya walked out first followed by Kali with her father. Dion nearly fainted at the sight of her; she looked beautiful, like a goddess. Her white flowing gown shimmered in the late afternoon light. Her hair was put up in curls. He stared at her as he watched her come down the path, he couldn't help but wish that she could get here faster so he could hold her to make sure that she was real and that this wasn't some dream. Their eyes met and all of a sudden nothing else mattered to him his eyes-only saw Kali and nothing and no one else.
"Dryden," Van spoke softly so no one could hear him. "You owe me five."
Allen looked shocked and just as quietly asked, "You guys were betting on this?"
Both of the men shrugged and continued to watch the ceremony.
Kali waited nervously inside the doors knowing that in a matter of moments they would open and she would walk down with her father and be married to Dion. She paced back and forth.
"All right places people, places." An extremely happy handmaiden cheerfully exclaimed. It earned her a death glare from Kali. She shrunk back silent.
Dawn and Maya took their places a step ahead of the princess and king. Behind them stood Hitomi, Millerna, and Merle. The doors opened and Kali began her walk. She rounded the bend and saw Dion standing at the gazebo. She gasped, he looked like one of those dashing knights that she had always read about in books as a child on earth, the one who comes to the rescue just in time; and so he was. Maya saw Dions reaction and whispered ever so quietly to Dawn.
"You owe me ten bucks."
Dawn hearing Kalis reaction whispered back "Well you owe me ten, so I guess we call it even."
Both of them stifled laughs and continued on. They reached the gazebo Maya and Dawn took up their places at the bottom of the steps leading in. The others took their places outside the gazebo except Ryol who was inside with his daughter and Dion.
"We are here today, common and noble folk alike, to witness the marriage of my daughter princess Kali to prince Dion. Never has there been a day such as this where commoners and nobles sit side by side as equals to embrace a new union. A new Gaea has been born, and who better than a new princess from a far away land to make the changes necessary for Gaea to continue on." He stepped aside for the priest to continue.
"Kali, princess of Gaea, do you accept this man to rule beside you, to care for your people, and to love him as long as you live?"
"I do."
"And do you Dion, prince of Fanalia, accept the burden of ruling beside this woman, to take care of her people and love her as long as you live?"
"I do."
"The rings."
Dion took the ring from Van and put it on Kalis finger "Kali, I loved you form the moment that I set eyes on you. I knew then, despite everything I would be at your side for all of time. I give you this ring as my pledge that I will be there for you always, my pledge of love for you."
Kali took the ring from Hitomi and placed it on Dions finger "Dion, Love is patient, it is never jealous, it does not care about time or distance, it is never ending and it never falters. You are my love. Remember that my love for you is like the wind, you may not be able to see it or touch it, but it is always there, you can feel it."
The priest came forward again. "Marriage is the union of two souls that have become one though time and love. I say the words that make it formal and lawful, long before now though, and long after I leave, these souls standing before you have been one walking the same path, finding each other in darkness and light. May all those who object say so now or forever hold your peace." he paused a moment that seemed like forever for the two lovers
"We speak." Maya and Dawn stepped forward. Kali, Ryol, Van and Hitomi shot them death glares (Can you imagine 4 death glares _) "Dion, we must know that you are pure of heart with good intentions, before we guardians allow you to marry Kali."
"What would you have me do to prove my love to her? I would do anything!"
"Very well you must then take the test."
His voice faltered a bit "Al.alright."
Maya motioned to a gentleman. He brought forth a bucket of water. "Dion you must put your head in the bucket and hold your breath for as long as possible if you at any time feel you can not continue then pull your head out. Do you understand?"
Dion nodded and tried to show the confidence he lacked. Kali could hold her breath much longer than he could without question, could all people from the mystic moon do the same, and if so how was he ever to prove himself worthy of her.
"Whenever your ready."
Dion took off his jacket and handed it to his brother. Taking one last look at Kali he plunged his head in.
Ryol spoke up "Why do this? We all know the boy loves her."
"Yes but he has his doubts, about his worthiness. This test was to make sure no one did not marry a royal heir without just cause, now it is to prove that he does indeed worthy to have the right to marry and rule this kingdom."
Dion was running out of breath he couldn't hold it much longer / should I take my head out and hope that enough time has passed? No! I cannot, I would rather die here than live without Kali at my side! /
Dawn who had been monitoring him through the stone knew that he was out of time and was not coming up for air, he would do what he had promised himself he would do. She stepped forward and hit the switch that let all the water flow out. He raised his head. She handed him a towel. "Dion, congratulations you have passed."
"The test was to ensure that you would rather die than live without Kali, this was not a marriage for a crown. You are worthy to marry the princess." Both knelt down before him and spoke as one. "Forgive us your highness, we now pledge our life to you, as we have pledged it to our princess."
An awkward moment passed Kali gave Dion a mental nudge "Ah.Rise.please."
They did so, and motioned that the priest should continue.
"Then I now pronounce you husband and wife."
Dion stepped forward and pushed Kalis veil back. Pulled her forward and kissed her, they only broke the kiss when they ran out of air.
They left the gazebo in pairs, after the king left on his own, the newly- wed couple Dion and Kali followed by Van and Hitomi, Millerna and Dryden, Merle and Gaddes, Maya and Draco, and lastly Dawn and Allen. A ball was held in the palace, the previously mentioned couples danced together. Ryol came to claim a dance or two with his daughter. After that a few others claimed dances with the married couple.
Allen and Kali were dancing together.
"You know I loved you?"
"Aye, I did. But I could not love you, my heart belongs to him and him alone." She looked over at Dion.
"I know that now; I could have given you so much and you knew it but you wanted him." A smile crept onto his lips. "Somehow I know this works out for the best." He looked over at Dawn a faint blush crossed his face.
"Perhaps, not all women of the mystic moon and resistant to your charms." She smiled at his blush knowing she had hit the mark as it deepened. "Just take good care of her. Don't make me come and beat you in a duel over hurting her."
"I promise, I will take good care of her." A smile crossed his lips for he knew princess or no she would be true to her word.
Kali finally fought her way through all the people to find her husband. "My love may we dance?"
Dion looked up, not looking at all surprised like the others around him. He had sensed her arrival long before. "I would be honored." He took her hand and led her out onto the dance floor.
The song began as the two began to dance
One heart can make a difference.
One choice can change your life.
One voice can travel the distance and be heard all around the world.
Would you make a sacrifice if you knew that it was right?
Well the answers there if you look inside.
"We're married now.no one can take you away from me, your mine as I am yours."
"Kali." She rested her head on his chest "I'll love you forever.we're together forever now.when I was young I hated the revolution for splitting up the family I had.I'm glad the revolution happened now, without it I never would have met you." He kissed her head.
Will run and hide?
Will you fight the fight?
Cause there's a power inside you and there's a battle to be won
Every victory has a beginning the way it always has begun
With the power of one.
"Do you think our love last longer than the stars?" Kali asked
"No, it will last longer. Much longer."
"I may not always be by your side but remember, my love will always be with you, you may not be able to see it or touch it but you'll be able to feel it."
One day you realize it that hope is all you need.
One dream that we can all share, one dream we all believe
And we'll make that sacrifice
Just because we know its right
We won't run and hide we're going to fight the fight
Ryol and Draco looked on at the happy couples around the dance floor.
"Mi Lord, do you think you'll remarry?"
"No Draco I don't think so. Kalmia was my only love, she was and is the only person on both worlds I could have ever married." He looked at Kali.
"You haven't lost her sire."
"It feels like it."
"Maybe, but she's still here and she still loves you."
"She is all I had left of Kalmia."
"I know, but I also know that Kalmia, would want you to be happy just as Kali is."
There's a power inside you there's a battle to be won
Every victory had a beginning the ways its always has begun
With the power of the one.
"Look around you Kali, this is your world, you saved it." Dion whispered
With the power of one.
"You changed this world for the better, and now we can begin again, forget everything that happened."
"No." Kali responded, "Never forget, we'll learn from the past and create a better future."
We'll look inside
We won't run and hide we'll fight the fight
There's a power inside you
Can you feel the power?
There's a battle to be won
Every victory has a beginning the way it always has begun
With the power of one.
"Well my dear princess" Dion stopped dancing "Shall we go to our room?" He looked down at her.
She lifter her head from his chest and gazed into his eyes, with a small smile "I would love to my dear prince."
With that the young couple left the ballroom and headed to their own room. For once no one stopped them or tried to put them off track. In their room they blew out the white candles that lit there room and spent the rest of the night fulfilling their dreams together.
Epilogue
Three years had passed in the Starfire Kingdom and peace reigned through out Gaea. It was a time of unparalleled peace. For the first time in 30 years the Kingdom was prepared to celebrate for it was the day the princess was to give birth to her first child. The young prince now pacing the corridors outside the healers' room in anticipation had In fact fainted when the princess told him the news. Dion having been a healer before he became the prince was refused entry because the healer didn't want a young father to be getting in the way former healer or no. Hours passed and everyone was beginning to get worried. Everyone had come back to the Glitter Palace to be present at the birth. Van, Hitomi, and three year old Kali and Folken where among the first to arrive. Hitomi and Van took turns at watching the twins while the other stayed for news about Kali. They had tried staying in the hall like Dion but the twins got bored quickly. Allen and Dawn were the next to arrive, they had just received permission from Asturia to be wed and were coming back to the Glitter Palace to ask Kali if it was alright it they stayed in her quarters in the palace after they wed. As soon as the news that Kali was in labor they rushed back and were now waiting with Van and Dion in the hall. Millerna and Dryden were soon to follow after Allen and Dawn. The last two to enter the hall were Maya and Draco for they had taken extra security precautions to guard the new born child and her mother.they may have been at peace for three years but there were still unhappy people, that didn't like the Starfires ruling again, and they might think the birth of the heir as a perfect time to strike. Maya and Draco wouldn't let this happen. Late at night the twins had fallen asleep and Hitomi and Van held them in their arms, the nurses and healer walked out into the hall.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness." They bowed to the king and prince. "The princess is alright as is the heir. Her Highness is rather tired so I will allow her husband in first then if she feels up to it I will allow the others in for a short time." Everyone nodded and Dion walked into the room. There lying on the bed was his wife.looking quite tired, but her eyes sparkled and shone with happiness, she looked over at him and noticed that he was watching her, she motioned for him to come over. It was as he was walking that he noticed something, his beloved wife was holding not one but two bundles in her arms. He reached the side of her bed and sat down on it. "Twins?" He asked in disbelief. No wonder she was tired.
"Twins." She replied.
"I don't believe it. It is rare for twins to be born, and now not only does Van and Hitomi have a set but so do we."
"Aren't they beautiful?"
"Just like their mother." He kissed her on the forehead. He took his son from her arms. He had his flame red golden hair, and when he opened his eyes to look at his father Dion noticed that he had his mothers blue gray eyes. He looked down at his daughter and she had the same hair as her older brother, but her eyes were a tad more blue than gray. "Adam?" He asked his wife about the name for his son.
"That's an Earth name." She said surprised.
"My family came from Earth and Gaea, they were split up after the revolution. Adam was the name of one of my ancestors."
"Adam it is then." She looked down at her daughter. Before now it seemed ridiculous to give twins names that were close together, but she had already chosen a name for her daughter and now it seemed right that their names should be somewhat similar. "Adora?"
"Adora..." Dion tested the name out for his daughter. It seemed to fit her, as she was quite adorable. He smiled and looked down at his daughter "Adora." He said finally.
Kali smiled. "May my father and the others come in now?"
"Only if you don't over stress your self princess."
"I won't now please let them in."
The healer nodded and returned less than a minute with the king of Gaea, the king and queen of Fanalia and Asturia, Merle, Maya, Draco, Allen, and Dawn. Ryol walk over to his daughter.
"Is there someone you would like to introduce to me daughter?"
"Father this is my daughter Adora."
Ryol took his granddaughter from his daughter. "Adora.welcome to the family."
"Ryol." Ryol turned to Dion who had been standing behind him. "I would like to introduce the first born child of the Starfire house of Gaea, Adam."
"Two?!" Everyone in the room gaped at the sight of a second set of twins.
"Mama.Papa?" A small voice came from Van's arms. Van glared at Ryol for waking his daughter up.
"It's all right Kai we're right here." Kai was Kali's nickname nobody knew where Folken had gotten it from he just started calling his older sister that one day and it stuck. Folken woke up almost right after his sister had. Hitomi and Van put the twins on the ground. Van looked down at them. "Would you like to see Princess Kali's children?"
Folken and Kali tilted their heads at the same time and looked confused "Papa.I thought dat Kali only have one baby." Kai stated.
"We all thought that too.but she had twins.a boy and girl.like you." Hitomi said. They looked at each other and nodded their heads "Alright but you have to be quiet ok?" Again they nodded. Van and Hitomi once again picked them up so they could see Adam and Adora. Kali was now holding young Adam while Dion held Adora.
"Father they're so tiny."
"Yes they are Folken but one day they'll grow and be strong like their mother and father."
"Mama.when we grow up and we duel dem?" Kai looked at her mother hopefully. Hitomi looked at Van.
"What they have to know how to defend themselves and Allen already agreed."
"Kali too?"
"Why not?"
"We'll talk about this later."
"But mom." Kai tired to interrupt.
"Your too young now we'll talk when your older."
"Kali?"
"Yes Merle?"
"May I hold Adam?"
"Of course." Kali handed Adam over to the cat woman.
Millerna waked up to Dion. "May I hold Adora?" Dion handed Adora over to Millerna. "Oh she's so adorable. I suppose that's where you got her name?" Kali nodded.
"Kali I'm sorry but we have to go." Van spoke and as the others turned their attention to Van and Hitomi they noticed that the twins had once again fallen asleep in their parents arms. Kali nodded and they left with the twins. Merle handed Adam back to Kali and followed Van and Hitomi to help with the twins. Allen took Adora from Millerna and walked over to Kali "Kali"
"Allen?"
"If you ever want I would be more than happy to teach Adam swordplay, when he's older."
"I would like that every much, but there is a condition."
Before waiting for Kali to continue Allen jumped in the answer to the condition he thought she would put. "Swordplay is dangerous I cannot teach it without danger"
Kali cut him off "That I understand Allen the condition is that you teach Adora as well."
"What?!" Dion looked like he was going to have kittens.
"Dion I want both our children to be able to defend themselves Adam and Adora. They will not be some helpless pampered palace brats. After all I know swordplay and I make a fine princess."
Dion relaxed slightly "Alright.do you agree Allen Adam and Adora?"
Allen looked shocked at the very thought but then like Dion thought about Kali and agreed. Handing over Adora to her father everyone left the room. Cribs where brought into a small side room where the twins could stay for the time being.Kali tired of her ladies-in-waiting instructed them to look after the twins for the night so mother and father could rest.
Kali sighed. "Kali.something wrong?"
"No for once everything is right. I'm surrounded by my family; my father husband and now my twin children, and I can even see my feet." She laughed.
"Kali I love you. I love Adam and Adora. Everything is perfect, here and now."
"Indeed it is.may these days of peace last." She leaned over and blew out the last white candle in their room. Snuggled down on the bed with her husband. She knew wars would rage on the mystic moon now as they had for centuries before.and for once she was not caught up in it.she was here.and here all was peaceful.
I can't believe it's over sniff I'm going to miss this story.it was my favorite of the ones I was writing. Avaris Sky, Jennifer, Domnu, and Aqua1332 thank you for reviewing it means a lot to me. The two songs that I have in this chapter are Your Not Alone byYoko Kanno (Escaflowne Soundtrack) and One Heart by O-Town (Pokemon 2000 Movie). Any way as I was finishing this I thought maybe just maybe I might do something with Adam and Adora.like come on Adam, Adora and Folken and Kali.two sets of twins one Van and Hitomi's come on they would get into trouble. I dunno.anyway I hope that you guys enjoyed the story.
~Avalon
