Disclaimer: Obviously I don't own anything in Vision of Escaflowne, or it wouldn't be a fanfiction. Don't sue me :D

synopsis: Evan and Kumi have decided to let others make their mistakes for them...

Authors note: Song - Call Your Name (Piano Version) Hidden (yeah i used it recently but its SOooo CUTE)

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Evan gently closed the door. He dropped his bag near the dresser and leaned towards the mirror on the wall. He felt... strange. So much had happened recently, and he never thought any of this would be possible a few months ago.

How the hell do you react to this? and now Kumi...!

Evan continued to look at himself, and slid his hand through his hair. He grinned like a mack daddy and pulled out a clean shirt from his dresser drawer. Pulling off his shirt he looked at himself in the mirror again. He had muscled out a lot more since he had sat with Hitomi on that night long ago, and it was mostly from the sword training. He wasn't nearly underweight (all the exotic and delicious food he could eat!) and he had so many nice fresh clothes each morning. He truly felt like a prince.

I know things from Earth... I could teach the farmers easier and faster ways to grow crops and...

Evan's eyes bulged and he grinned very broad. He was going to make himself a lot of money and help Fanelia in the same way. Things were definitely looking up for him, and now he had a way to make up his erroneous ways to Van.

He pulled his shirt over his head and on, and took one of the fancier coats off a hanger in the walk-in closet. The coat was a dark blue, and had mildly ornate embroidery along the cuffs and collar.

Posh... I like it. Specially for tonight. He thought as he slipped into it, and wondered how they got the perfect size for him.

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All present smiled as the glasses were clinked together. There was a small feast before them, and the partiers were merely the ones from earth, and Merle. Kumi and Evan exchanged glances, and both looked away from one another. Evan had very much embarrassed her earlier, even if noone else had seen...

Walking down the stairs with his arm behind him for Kumi to use to steady herself, Evan tried to keep his composure. When they reached the bottom of the stairs however, he lost it.

Kumi, you look stunning. he said and paused licking his lips and staring at her in the long flowing skirts. I hope that after dinner we could possibly go for a walk... maybe into the gardens? Merle tells me that the stars shine beautifully and the moon and Myst... the Earth both shine magnificently. Perhaps we can reminisce about Japan or have a couple.. ale's?

He smiled at her as she looked away from him and nodded. The innocence of the world they had gone to was pushing itself on them. Evan pulled her close and kissed her gently on the cheek.

Good, good. It's a date then. He whispered in her ear and chuckled.

Kumi sipped her wine. She was determined to finally drink Evan under the table, and if he filled up on wine beforehand, that was his problem.

The table discussed things of Earth, and customs on Fanelia. Mostly though, they discussed the wedding. Hitomi was determined to find out exactly the differences between what she considered a typical wedding, and what this country did.

*

Kumi held her goblet fast, as she took a gulp. Evan grinned at her and she smiled seductively.

Oh boy!! The alcohol's gone to my head... already... and I am on my third pint...!

She was determined not to get sick, and let Evan get one ahead of her. He carried his freshly filled mug in one hand, and put his other out for her to take. Now would be a good time to go on that walk, especially if one of them got sick...

The cool air outside gave her renewed spirits about the state of her head, and she gripped tightly to Evan's arm. They walked in silence for a while, and she pulled him under a beautiful tree that reminded her of a willow. She leaned up against the trunk and stared up at the stars. Evan put his head on her shoulder and looked up where she was looking.

It's so beautiful, Evan-kun. She said and continued to look up.

Not as beautiful as you, Kumi-san... he said and took his head off her shoulder and pulled her close. Kumi blinked and closed her eyes. She could smell the booze on his breath, and it was relaxing to her. It felt like forever before she felt his lips on hers, and she did not want the kiss to ever end.

He tastes like good Fanelian liquor!

she whispered as he pulled back, and pulled her away from the tree trunk into his embrace.

The moonlight silhouetted the figures as they walked back to the palace, and Kumi held onto his hand with a fierce grip. She was determined to not sleep alone tonight.

*

Kumi let out a barrage of giggles, as Evan tickled her mercilessly. They were under the covers in her large fluffy bed, and she had just woken up. She smacked his hand and pulled him close to stay warm in the growing morning light. Somehow they had lost the quilt in the night, and neither wanted to risk jumping out in the cold to find it.

My head hurts... Evan make it better..? she asked him and snuggled against his bare chest. He grinned and rubbed her head, smoothing out her fairly long black hair.

Only if you make mine better first. he said and chuckled, holding her close.

By the way.. I want a rematch tonight. You didn't pass out, you fell asleep. That's not how I want to win. Prepare to be drunken under the table tonight! she said gazing up at him and gave him a sly grin.

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Hitomi smiled and spun around. Somehow, this seamstress she had put her faith in had pulled through in an amazing way. She had taken one of kimonos her mother had provided and used it as a template to make a kimono dress hybrid. The results were stunning.

Kumi smiled and held a small veil up to Hitomi's face. She then placed a small golden crown, the one Hitomi would be wearing, atop the veil and stood back.

Both girls smiled, Hitomi adjusted the crown on her head.

I think I'm liking this... she said to Kumi.


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Wrapping things up.. whee!! Yes, I know this was Kumi and Evan heavy, but I don't wanna leave them in the dust!