Love is our Destiny
Disclaimers: I don't own Escaflowne. I know that, you know that, we all know that. *^_^*
Chapter Ten
"The time draws near."
'I'll try, only because you asked, see you soon.' Hitomi thought back and Van walked off towards the others to assure them that Hitomi will be just fine, even though he had already told them once.
As Van walked down the hall he thought of preparations he and Hitomi would need to take care of for their wedding, when they returned.
'Van, how can I sleep with so much going through my head?' Hitomi thought to Van.
'I guess our link is long range too. Sorry about that but things need to be done there's the music, the outfits, the…'
'We can worry about that when we get back to Fanellia. This is Melerna and Allen's day, let's enjoy it with them and not worry so much.' Hitomi cut into Van's thoughts, trying to loosen him up.
'I guess you're right, but what about that Adam…'
'Zaibach doesn't attack the same place twice in one day, it's not their "style", if that's what you want to call it. So don't worry, they're probably still trying to figure out what happened.' Hitomi reassured cutting Van off once more.
Van chuckled at the thought of a bunch of guys around a table, at the capital of the fallen Zaibach Empire, talking to one another and trying to figure out why the mission had failed. Saying things like "I don't know", "Don't look at me", and "Does anyone here have a clue as to what happened?"
'That's a funny mental image.' Van thought.
'Yeah, I saw.' Hitomi thought back and Van knew she was laughing.
Van had been so caught up in "speaking" with Hitomi he barely noticed that he had walked all the way back to the others and they were staring at him.
"What?" Van asked noticing everyone's expressions.
"Well, how is she?" Melerna asked, taking a step forward. " I should go check up on her." Melerna added as she started toward the door.
"She's just fine, all she needs is some rest, she won't get much if you go in there to check up on her." Van explained.
"Van's got a point." Allen agreed. "Besides, there are a lot of things to do in a short amount of time." Allen added.
"You're right." Melerna said as she walked to Allen's side. "Do you think Hitomi will be better in time for the wedding?" Melerna asked.
"She wouldn't miss it for the world." Van assured.
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Everyone smiled as they danced and spun around the room. The room had a radiant glow to match the mood. The people of Asturia now had a King along side their beloved Queen and they rejoiced.
Allen and Melerna were dancing, staring at each other with loving smiles, glad to finally be together.
Merle and Chris were dancing slowly, near the newly weds, with one another just enjoying the other's company.
Van was dancing magnificently with Hitomi. All the young women stared, jealous of Hitomi, as all the young men stared jealously at Van. The couple couldn't care less; the only thing going through their minds was a wish, a wish to stop time so they could savor every moment with their soul mate.
Merle noticed that a lot of people were staring at something and her curiosity got the best of her, so she moved to the direction in which everyone was staring, as she danced with Chris.
"What is going on, where are we going?" Chris asked as he noticed their change in pace and direction.
"Everyone seems to be looking at something over there and I want to see what it is." Merle replied as she motioned to the area.
"You shouldn't be so nosey." Chris commented.
"Why?" Merle asked.
"Have you ever heard the saying curiosity killed the cat?" Merle shook her head no. "You might get in over your head one day and I would be very upset if anything ever happened to you." Chris replied.
"You're really sweet." Merle said and gave Chris a small peak on the cheek. "But I still want to check this out!" Merle exclaimed as she began to drag Chris in the direction that caught her attention.
When they got near there they saw Van and Hitomi dancing gracefully, not even noticing they had an audience.
"Well, we cats can't be shown up by humans, right? Right!" Merle answered herself as she and Chris began to dance again. This time faster and they moved toward the other couple. "Hitomi!" Merle whispered.
"Huh?" Hitomi said as she came out of her daze and lifted her head off of Van's chest.
"You do know everyone is staring at you two, don't you?" Merle asked as she and Chris pasted by.
"I had no clue." Hitomi answered as she looked around and blushed. 'I don't like being stared at Van.' Hitomi thought to Van.
'You should be used to it, but don't worry, they're just jealous.' Van assured Hitomi mentally. "Did you come all he way over here just to tell her that Merle?" Van asked a bit annoyed, he liked it when Hitomi was at peace and laying her head on his chest.
"No, not really, I was just curious and wondered if you two knew how much attention you're drawing." Merle explained.
"I bet you two were attracting more attention. It's not everyday you see a cat couple dancing." Hitomi commented as she laid her head down on Van's chest once more.
"She's got a point, now let's leave these two alone." Chris suggested, as he slightly started moving away for them.
"Ok." Merle replied with a quick glance at both of the other couples before she laid her head on her loves chest, and savored the moment.
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The next morning everyone got up bright and early to say his or her goodbyes, as the Fanellian couples got ready to leave.
"I guess we can't persuade you to have the ceremony here." Allen said while he had one arm draped across Melerna's shoulder and shook Van's hand with the other.
"No, I believe my people would be upset with us if we did. Besides, you and Melerna didn't have your wedding in my country, so why should Hitomi and I have our wedding in your country?" Van asked in a bit of a sarcastic tone.
"Because you love us." Melerna replied.
"Not that much sister." Hitomi replied, walking up to Van's side.
"Do you even know what we're talking about?" Allen asked.
"Have no clue, I just got over here, but whatever it is I'm behind Van one hundred percent!" Hitomi exclaimed.
"But don't worry about it, you both are invited, so you'll get to see it. In fact, if I recall correctly, you, Allen, are the best man and Melerna is the maid of honor." Van said recollecting a conversation he and Hitomi had had the night before.
"That's correct." Hitomi replied, beginning to understand what the conversation was about.
"Then we will have to be there I guess, though we wouldn't miss it for the world." Melerna stated.
"Thanks Melerna." Hitomi said as she gave her a hug, then Allen, and Celena.
"Have a safe trip!" Melerna yelled as Hitomi and Van boarded the Crusade, behind Merle and Chris.
"You take care of them, you hear me Gaddes!" Allen yelled to Gaddes. "Drive carefully! You have my little sister with you!" Allen added.
"Yeah, mine too!" Celena yelled.
Everyone waved and the hatch to the Crusade was soon closed, the airship was on its way to Fanellia.
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When they returned to Fanellia the day was still young and Van didn't want to waste any time and found it ironic that a council meeting had already been called. So he took this opportunity to introduce them to Hitomi and help set a date.
Van sat at the head of the table and seated Hitomi at his right side then waited for the council to arrive.
"Don't worry." Van assured when he noticed Hitomi fidgeting nervously. "Just say quiet while they talk about whatever they want to talk about, like I always do, and when they're done I'll introduce you. Then I'll ask them to help us to set a date and make plans for the wedding. Sound good to you?" Van asked after he explained.
"Sounds great." Hitomi said meekly.
Van smiled at Hitomi as the council members came rushing in and Van motioned them to quickly take their seats.
"Sorry to keep you waiting Milord." The blonde member apologized.
"Don't worry about it. Proceed." Van commanded.
"Well, it has come to our attention that the people wish, and practically demand, for a Queen and an heir to the throne." The brunette member explained.
"You called me all the way here just to say that?" Van asked.
"Yes Milord. I know you've been upset lately every time we ask, but this is becoming urgent and…" The blonde member trailed off as he noticed Hitomi. "Who's she?" The blonde asked.
"Funny you should mention that. I would have guessed Jasoun would have told you." Van stated.
"Jasoun has a sore throat and can't tell anyone anything." A black haired member replied.
"Well then, let me have the honor of introducing you." Van said as he got up and held out his hand as a signal for Hitomi to stand as well, Hitomi disliked it when all eyes were on her so she blushed brightly as she took Van's hand and stood up. "This beautiful young lady is Hitomi Kanzaki." Van stated and everyone gasped.
"You mean the seeress from the Mystic Moon that helped you in the War of Fate?" Another black haired member asked.
"The one and only." Van replied. "She also happens to be my fiancée, and the reason I never wanted to get married before." Van added.
"After all this time it's been because you had your heart set on only one?" The blonde asked.
"Yes. Now, we need help planning and setting up for the ceremony." Van commented.
"Don't worry my King we'll help you out anyway we can." The blonde council member assured.
"And a date?" Van asked.
"How's a month?" The brunette council member asked.
"No, a week." One other black haired council member called out.
"I think the nearest date that is reasonable and everyone isn't rushing is two weeks." The blonde replied.
"What do you think Hitomi?" Van asked.
"Whatever you decide is fine with me." Hitomi stated.
"Alright." Van said as he turned his attention back to the council. "I want it in no more then two weeks. Go out and see how long exactly it would take to get everything ready and then we will have another meeting tomorrow to decide on an exact date, then we will be able to send out invitations." Van commanded.
"Right!" Everyone agreed.
"You're dismissed." Van said waving his hand; he and Hitomi were soon alone once more.
"You're really good at this." Hitomi complimented.
"Lots of practice, too much if you ask me." Van replied as he gently kissed Hitomi. "Tomorrow, we should know when to invite Allen and Melerna." Van mentioned.
"Less then two weeks, I can't wait." Hitomi said as she kissed Van deeply.
'We've waited 3 years, what's another week or so?' Hitomi asked in her mind.
'To long if you ask me, but you're worth the wait.' Van thought to Hitomi before he noticed the sun beginning to set outside the window and broke the kiss. "It's getting late, let's watch the sun set and then go to bed. The earlier we get up the sooner we can arrange everything." Van suggested.
"Sounds wonderful." Hitomi replied as Van led her to the rooftop so they could enjoy the sun set and the site of the cities nightlife.
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A/N: Sorry this took me so long to get out but I just got over a cold and have a lot of catching up to do, other then my fics. I stayed up until a godforsaken hour just to make this chapter for you, I must really love you people. Sorry if it's not that good but as I just said, this is a godforsaken hour! *^_^* Night, night, sleep tight and all that good stuff. *^_^*z Z
Disclaimers: I don't own Escaflowne. I know that, you know that, we all know that. *^_^*
Chapter Ten
"The time draws near."
'I'll try, only because you asked, see you soon.' Hitomi thought back and Van walked off towards the others to assure them that Hitomi will be just fine, even though he had already told them once.
As Van walked down the hall he thought of preparations he and Hitomi would need to take care of for their wedding, when they returned.
'Van, how can I sleep with so much going through my head?' Hitomi thought to Van.
'I guess our link is long range too. Sorry about that but things need to be done there's the music, the outfits, the…'
'We can worry about that when we get back to Fanellia. This is Melerna and Allen's day, let's enjoy it with them and not worry so much.' Hitomi cut into Van's thoughts, trying to loosen him up.
'I guess you're right, but what about that Adam…'
'Zaibach doesn't attack the same place twice in one day, it's not their "style", if that's what you want to call it. So don't worry, they're probably still trying to figure out what happened.' Hitomi reassured cutting Van off once more.
Van chuckled at the thought of a bunch of guys around a table, at the capital of the fallen Zaibach Empire, talking to one another and trying to figure out why the mission had failed. Saying things like "I don't know", "Don't look at me", and "Does anyone here have a clue as to what happened?"
'That's a funny mental image.' Van thought.
'Yeah, I saw.' Hitomi thought back and Van knew she was laughing.
Van had been so caught up in "speaking" with Hitomi he barely noticed that he had walked all the way back to the others and they were staring at him.
"What?" Van asked noticing everyone's expressions.
"Well, how is she?" Melerna asked, taking a step forward. " I should go check up on her." Melerna added as she started toward the door.
"She's just fine, all she needs is some rest, she won't get much if you go in there to check up on her." Van explained.
"Van's got a point." Allen agreed. "Besides, there are a lot of things to do in a short amount of time." Allen added.
"You're right." Melerna said as she walked to Allen's side. "Do you think Hitomi will be better in time for the wedding?" Melerna asked.
"She wouldn't miss it for the world." Van assured.
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Everyone smiled as they danced and spun around the room. The room had a radiant glow to match the mood. The people of Asturia now had a King along side their beloved Queen and they rejoiced.
Allen and Melerna were dancing, staring at each other with loving smiles, glad to finally be together.
Merle and Chris were dancing slowly, near the newly weds, with one another just enjoying the other's company.
Van was dancing magnificently with Hitomi. All the young women stared, jealous of Hitomi, as all the young men stared jealously at Van. The couple couldn't care less; the only thing going through their minds was a wish, a wish to stop time so they could savor every moment with their soul mate.
Merle noticed that a lot of people were staring at something and her curiosity got the best of her, so she moved to the direction in which everyone was staring, as she danced with Chris.
"What is going on, where are we going?" Chris asked as he noticed their change in pace and direction.
"Everyone seems to be looking at something over there and I want to see what it is." Merle replied as she motioned to the area.
"You shouldn't be so nosey." Chris commented.
"Why?" Merle asked.
"Have you ever heard the saying curiosity killed the cat?" Merle shook her head no. "You might get in over your head one day and I would be very upset if anything ever happened to you." Chris replied.
"You're really sweet." Merle said and gave Chris a small peak on the cheek. "But I still want to check this out!" Merle exclaimed as she began to drag Chris in the direction that caught her attention.
When they got near there they saw Van and Hitomi dancing gracefully, not even noticing they had an audience.
"Well, we cats can't be shown up by humans, right? Right!" Merle answered herself as she and Chris began to dance again. This time faster and they moved toward the other couple. "Hitomi!" Merle whispered.
"Huh?" Hitomi said as she came out of her daze and lifted her head off of Van's chest.
"You do know everyone is staring at you two, don't you?" Merle asked as she and Chris pasted by.
"I had no clue." Hitomi answered as she looked around and blushed. 'I don't like being stared at Van.' Hitomi thought to Van.
'You should be used to it, but don't worry, they're just jealous.' Van assured Hitomi mentally. "Did you come all he way over here just to tell her that Merle?" Van asked a bit annoyed, he liked it when Hitomi was at peace and laying her head on his chest.
"No, not really, I was just curious and wondered if you two knew how much attention you're drawing." Merle explained.
"I bet you two were attracting more attention. It's not everyday you see a cat couple dancing." Hitomi commented as she laid her head down on Van's chest once more.
"She's got a point, now let's leave these two alone." Chris suggested, as he slightly started moving away for them.
"Ok." Merle replied with a quick glance at both of the other couples before she laid her head on her loves chest, and savored the moment.
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The next morning everyone got up bright and early to say his or her goodbyes, as the Fanellian couples got ready to leave.
"I guess we can't persuade you to have the ceremony here." Allen said while he had one arm draped across Melerna's shoulder and shook Van's hand with the other.
"No, I believe my people would be upset with us if we did. Besides, you and Melerna didn't have your wedding in my country, so why should Hitomi and I have our wedding in your country?" Van asked in a bit of a sarcastic tone.
"Because you love us." Melerna replied.
"Not that much sister." Hitomi replied, walking up to Van's side.
"Do you even know what we're talking about?" Allen asked.
"Have no clue, I just got over here, but whatever it is I'm behind Van one hundred percent!" Hitomi exclaimed.
"But don't worry about it, you both are invited, so you'll get to see it. In fact, if I recall correctly, you, Allen, are the best man and Melerna is the maid of honor." Van said recollecting a conversation he and Hitomi had had the night before.
"That's correct." Hitomi replied, beginning to understand what the conversation was about.
"Then we will have to be there I guess, though we wouldn't miss it for the world." Melerna stated.
"Thanks Melerna." Hitomi said as she gave her a hug, then Allen, and Celena.
"Have a safe trip!" Melerna yelled as Hitomi and Van boarded the Crusade, behind Merle and Chris.
"You take care of them, you hear me Gaddes!" Allen yelled to Gaddes. "Drive carefully! You have my little sister with you!" Allen added.
"Yeah, mine too!" Celena yelled.
Everyone waved and the hatch to the Crusade was soon closed, the airship was on its way to Fanellia.
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When they returned to Fanellia the day was still young and Van didn't want to waste any time and found it ironic that a council meeting had already been called. So he took this opportunity to introduce them to Hitomi and help set a date.
Van sat at the head of the table and seated Hitomi at his right side then waited for the council to arrive.
"Don't worry." Van assured when he noticed Hitomi fidgeting nervously. "Just say quiet while they talk about whatever they want to talk about, like I always do, and when they're done I'll introduce you. Then I'll ask them to help us to set a date and make plans for the wedding. Sound good to you?" Van asked after he explained.
"Sounds great." Hitomi said meekly.
Van smiled at Hitomi as the council members came rushing in and Van motioned them to quickly take their seats.
"Sorry to keep you waiting Milord." The blonde member apologized.
"Don't worry about it. Proceed." Van commanded.
"Well, it has come to our attention that the people wish, and practically demand, for a Queen and an heir to the throne." The brunette member explained.
"You called me all the way here just to say that?" Van asked.
"Yes Milord. I know you've been upset lately every time we ask, but this is becoming urgent and…" The blonde member trailed off as he noticed Hitomi. "Who's she?" The blonde asked.
"Funny you should mention that. I would have guessed Jasoun would have told you." Van stated.
"Jasoun has a sore throat and can't tell anyone anything." A black haired member replied.
"Well then, let me have the honor of introducing you." Van said as he got up and held out his hand as a signal for Hitomi to stand as well, Hitomi disliked it when all eyes were on her so she blushed brightly as she took Van's hand and stood up. "This beautiful young lady is Hitomi Kanzaki." Van stated and everyone gasped.
"You mean the seeress from the Mystic Moon that helped you in the War of Fate?" Another black haired member asked.
"The one and only." Van replied. "She also happens to be my fiancée, and the reason I never wanted to get married before." Van added.
"After all this time it's been because you had your heart set on only one?" The blonde asked.
"Yes. Now, we need help planning and setting up for the ceremony." Van commented.
"Don't worry my King we'll help you out anyway we can." The blonde council member assured.
"And a date?" Van asked.
"How's a month?" The brunette council member asked.
"No, a week." One other black haired council member called out.
"I think the nearest date that is reasonable and everyone isn't rushing is two weeks." The blonde replied.
"What do you think Hitomi?" Van asked.
"Whatever you decide is fine with me." Hitomi stated.
"Alright." Van said as he turned his attention back to the council. "I want it in no more then two weeks. Go out and see how long exactly it would take to get everything ready and then we will have another meeting tomorrow to decide on an exact date, then we will be able to send out invitations." Van commanded.
"Right!" Everyone agreed.
"You're dismissed." Van said waving his hand; he and Hitomi were soon alone once more.
"You're really good at this." Hitomi complimented.
"Lots of practice, too much if you ask me." Van replied as he gently kissed Hitomi. "Tomorrow, we should know when to invite Allen and Melerna." Van mentioned.
"Less then two weeks, I can't wait." Hitomi said as she kissed Van deeply.
'We've waited 3 years, what's another week or so?' Hitomi asked in her mind.
'To long if you ask me, but you're worth the wait.' Van thought to Hitomi before he noticed the sun beginning to set outside the window and broke the kiss. "It's getting late, let's watch the sun set and then go to bed. The earlier we get up the sooner we can arrange everything." Van suggested.
"Sounds wonderful." Hitomi replied as Van led her to the rooftop so they could enjoy the sun set and the site of the cities nightlife.
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A/N: Sorry this took me so long to get out but I just got over a cold and have a lot of catching up to do, other then my fics. I stayed up until a godforsaken hour just to make this chapter for you, I must really love you people. Sorry if it's not that good but as I just said, this is a godforsaken hour! *^_^* Night, night, sleep tight and all that good stuff. *^_^*z Z