AN: Well well, Here's my next little fic. For those who asked me to try to write a longer one, your wish is my command. I am gonna give it a shot. Thanks sooooo much for reviewing my last story. That's what gave me the courage to write this one. Yes it's another v/h fic but I just can't help it. They are sooooo great together! Well I hope you like. R&R! Please! I do not own Escaflowne *whines* I wish that I did though.
It had been five years since the war in Gaea and things had been good for the planet. Everyone was living in peace and harmony.
Hitomi had also been brought back to the planet two years after, and was married to Van. He had told his advisers about loving her and that he didn't want anyone else but her. They had been married for two years now, and were ready to have a child. They both thought that it would be in their best interest to have an heir to the throne incase of something happening to either one of them. They also felt that they wanted something more than just one another. They wanted a little baby to love and cherish and call their own.
It seemed to be working out because one beautiful summers day, Hitomi woke with a groan. She had been feeling terrible for the past couple of weeks and couldn't understand why. Van had convinced her to go and get checked out. When she did, she learned that she was pregnant. This excited her and she couldn't wait to go and tell Van about the wonderful news. She was excited to see what his reaction would be like.
Later that night, she found him sitting outside in the garden. The sun was beginning to set, and it was very, very beautiful. She ran to him and embraced him tightly.
"Hey love, how was your day?" she asked him.
"Oh it was fine but now it is better because you are here with me". He leaned in looked her straight in her eyes, and kissed her gently. "So what did the doctors say to you?"
"They told me some great news!" By this point, she was jumping up and down in front of Van. He looked at her like she was a crazy person.
"Hitomi, please quit jumping and tell me what it is that they told you. I happen to be your husband and I deserve to know."
"Okay okay, I.. we.. we're gonna have a baby! It finally happened."
"Wow that's… not what I expected to hear but that's great."
Van felt something inside him that he hadn't felt before. So many feelings were running through him at this time. He felt excited, nervous, happy and didn't have any idea what to expect. His heart was warm and filled with so much joy that he thought that he would burst.
Hitomi was happy as well. She was also very scared. Many questions raced through her mind. Will I be a good mother? What will it be? Is he really happy?
Deep down, she knew that he would be and that she shouldn't be worrying but, she was anyway. She let it go and just sat there with him and they had a beautiful night.
The next day came the time to release the wonderful news to the kingdom. The two were very excited and were positive that their people would also be very happy. There was to be a meeting held in the center of Fanelia to tell all of the people of the kingdom. Word was not to get out until this happened, because the king and queen wanted to surprise everyone. Allen, Dryden Millerna, Chid and all their friends were invited from their countries to hear the news. Not even Merle was let in on the secret and it was driving her crazy.
She ran up to Van and demanded to know what it was.
"Lord Van you have to tell me! I have always been your favorite and I promise, I won't tell anyone. Please, please, please?"
"I'm sorry Merle, I just can't. It would be against my wishes and you are a big cat girl, you can wait."
He gave her a soft caring look.
"Oh fine! I will figure it out on my own! I always do! You're no fair!"
Wit that, she gave him an evil glare and walked away from him slamming the door behind her.
"Wow, poor temperamental cat girl. I pity the poor guy who has to marry her" Van thought aloud. And with that thought, he got ready to tell his people the great news.
To Be Continued...
Well that's it for now. Let me know what you think and any constructive criticism will be greatly appreciated! I'm new at this kinda thing. :) Thanks again to everyone who has read and reviewed my previous fic!