AN: Hello everyone. Thanks so much for the sweet reviews. You guys are the best *smiles*. I must warn any Allen fans who may be reading this, that it doesn't turn out too pretty. Please don't let that stop you from reading though. I really don't hate Allen and so therefore, please don't flame me. Well hope you all enjoy this chappy. All suggestions are welcome. Please R and R!





Chapter 7: Fighting For Love





Van knocked Allen to the ground and ran past him into the cabin. That's when he saw her. She looked so tired and weak. She looked so helpless tied up on that bed. He could only imagine what Allen had done to her. Her eyes were so cold and sad. Seeing her like this made Van extremely angry inside. He could feel the blood rushing through his veins. After Allen finished suffering from the shock of being nearly knocked out by the extremely angry king of Fanelia, he got up and was also very angered inside. Hitomi could see the sparks flashing between the two men. Van's anger made him draw his sword to Allen.

"Who the hell do you think you are going around stealing everyone's women? I have had enough of you trying to destroy everything that I ever wanted and needed. She doesn't love you and you shouldn't have used force upon her!"

"Oh? And how did you even find us here?"

"Allen, I'm not stupid. Now you must pay for what you have done to my love and I will make sure your punishment is a good one!"

With that, Van swung his sword to hit Allen. Allen took his sword and blocked Van's attack.

"Van you have to remember one thing here. I am one of the best knights in the world so therefore, you will have a hard time fighting me. I must say, you have improved a bit though in your aging." "Well thank you Allen, I will do anything for her and if that is killing you, well, that's what I have to do." Their verbal name calling and sword fighting continued for a long time. The two were both knocked to the ground several times, but would not give up.

Hitomi sat watching in horror. She wanted them to stop. A part of her was screaming at them from inside. She felt that she should run away then, things would not have to be this way. She knew what Allen's sword skills were and it made her nervous inside. Sure Van was king, but Allen was one of the best swordsmen in the world. She was so worried that her husband would be killed and all she wanted was for them to run away from her. She just wanted things to be like they were. She wanted Van to make it through this fight. She sat there, watching them. Praying silently for her true love to win. Van had noticed that Allen was becoming very tired.

"Hahaha Allen, I will make sure you will never hurt her again. You are weak and tired." He swung his sword and Allen did not see this coming. The sword slashed Allen in the throat and he fell to the ground. Blood pored out of his wounds and he tried to speak.

"Van… how could you do this. I will die now and I will make sure to turn the gods against you."

"Those were his last words. As the blood kept trickling from his body, he slowly shut his eyes in pain and faded away to an eternal sleep.

Van sat and looked at what he did. He couldn't believe that he had to kill to keep the girl he loved and he knew that Allen was right. He knew that the people of Fanelia would not be happy with him let alone anyone. He knew that there would be a chance that he would be banished, but he was willing to take that chance for his wife who now looked very pale. This was the worst thing that Hitomi had ever had to witness Van doing wrong. She felt a very sick feeling in the pit of her stomach. At the same time, she was happy that he didn't die. There were so many emotions for her to comprehend in such little time. She wanted to leave this place once again.

He rushed over to her right before she fainted. He untied the girl from the mystic moon and carried her unconscious form out of the cabin, leaving the nearly dead Allen to drown in his own blood.



********Hitomi's vision****

She saw a big room in the castle. There were several old men sitting at a large round table. Van sat on a platform before them. He told them of what he did. She could see the discontentment in the men's eyes as he told his story. With each sentence that he said, their rage grew. They couldn't believe that their king had killed a knight. In Gaea, this was very dishonorable and would have to be dealt with in a serious manner. The only way that it was even near noble was if it was done out of honor or self defense. If Van was not considered innocent, they would banish him from Fanelia and send Hitomi back to the mystic moon.

She sat watching all the events before her and before the men could give their verdict, she came out of the vision.

*******End Vision******



When she woke up, she found herself back in Fanelia. She had a cold cloth on her head, and she seen Van standing beside her bed. When he saw that she opened her eyes, he ran to her and kissed her lightly.

"Van… don't…"

"Ha? Hitomi it is me Van. Why can't I kiss you?"

"I don't deserve it. He kissed me. The evil man that claimed to be our friend. He kissed my lips."

"He… did?"

Hitomi's eyes filled with tears as she saw the cold and painful expression that her husband wore. She felt so dirty now. So unworthy of being queen. She wished that it was her standing before those men in her vision instead of him. He didn't need anymore hurt.

"I can't believe he kissed you! Did you kiss him back?"

"No Van. I tried to throw him off. That's why he tied me up. I wanted you. I wanted you to be there. I couldn't believe he was kissing me. It was horrible."

"Hmmm… I see."

"Van please, don't hate me. I didn't do this on purpose. I love you so much. Just please try to forgive me?"

"I will try, I am not even that angry with you. I am angry at him. I just feel so much hurt inside."

"I understand. Van? I had a vision. Do they really banish people for killing other important people?"

"Unfortunately yes. I have to state my case to the high counsel very well to be a able to stay here. Did you see my verdict?"

"No I didn't. I hope it all works out for you though. I don't want us to be apart ever again."

"Hmmm… me neither."

"I know you may find this hard to believe, but I love you Van Fanel. That will never change."

"I love you too Hitomi. Now we must worry about what will happen to me and you if I get banished."

"It can't happen!"

Tears filled her eyes once again. Van put his arms around her gently and held her close. His eyes also filled with tears, but he tried to fight them back. He found this really hard though. He was afraid of losing her again.





To Be Continued...