Chapter 15: The Kiss of Life and Love
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Rune stood horrorstricken in front of the rotting corpse as his sword clattered to the ground. He stepped back, unable to tear his eyes off from the sickening image.
"Rune…look away, Rune."
"But I…how could I…?!"
Water lowered his elegant neck and turned away. "What's done is done. You did what was right. You should feel no sorrow or shame."
"But this…this power…" The elf prince forcefully closed his eyes and turned away. How can I have such destructive power?
"It is because you are of Royal Elfin blood…and also a chosen Dragon Knight."
Rune blinked and looked up at the dragon. "I'm a…what…?"
Water made a low rumbling noise and turned back to where Miyabi and Tintlet lay. "You will know in due time. First you must awaken the Dragon Princess."
"And how am I supposed to do that?" Rune asked as he slowly walked up the steps. "She was put under a spell…" And I killed the one who placed it on her…
When he reached the top of the marble steps, stepping around the various pieces of rock that had fallen from the ceiling, he was startled to find Miyabi hovering around Tintlet's sleeping form. Though she had given almost all of her powers to Rune, she had placed a shield over the Dragon Princess, and the elfin prince suddenly realized with a pang of guilt that she had also returned to her water light form. "…Miyabi…"
The water light turned slightly and the barrier faded, allowing Rune to walk toward the alter. He stopped and looked up at Miyabi, pained to see how weak and faded she looked. Almost as if she was a ghost… Frightened at this thought, he held out a hand to his faithful friend and was comforted by the solidity of her small hand. But the comfort was suddenly shattered. She flew down to him and Rune reached to catch her, only to feel her pass right through him. Before he had time to even react, Miyabi burst into millions of soft glowing lights. His arms were still frozen in their outstretched position as memories of the water light flashed through his mind. And as the soft glowing orbs of light started to flicker, he heard Water's voice.
"Don't grieve, Prince Rune…for you will meet her again…"
Rune turned, searching for the dragon, but found that he was nowhere to be seen.
"I am inside of you and that is where I'll reside. Go and wake up the Dragon Princess without any fears or sorrows. Miyabi will be reborn in due time." And he said no more.
Reborn? Rune stood there, his mind overwhelmed by these new events. But he remembered the still sleeping Tintlet and looked at her. He let his gaze drift from her waist, to her slender clasped hands, and finally to her still ever beautiful face.
"Tintlet…"
He had loved her since the day she had arrived, only just realizing his feelings when Shyrendora's curse had taken its toll. Or had tried to. It had gone away thanks to Miyabi's counter spell. But everyone every one in the faerie realm except himself was put to sleep, and would stay in this enchanted slumber unless he broke the curse.
Unconsciously Rune had slowly moved a little closer to the head of the alter was gently moving a stray strand of golden hair away from Tintlet's delicate face. He could faintly hear a soft, familiar voice echo in his mind as he inched closer to the sleeping princess.
Free her. Free the Faerie Realm. But most of all…free yourself…
His lips met hers and he felt a surge of warmth flow through his body and into hers. They were soon surrounded by a brilliant golden light, everything disappearing into it. When he pulled back he saw Tintlet's eyes flutter open. The two were now floating in the golden void, sparks of light showering down on them.
When her eyes were fully open, Tintlet blinked and looked around her. "…Where am I…?" Everything started to flood black into her mind as she slowly turned back around and saw Rune staring at her, his soft blue eyes filled with such gentles and love that tears sprung into her eyes. "Rune…Oh Rune!!" she cried as she leaped into his awaiting arms and buried her face into his chest, sobbing loudly.
Rune held her and gently stroked her hair. "Don't worry…I'll never let you go again…" He looked down and tilted her face up gently, rubbing his thumb over her tears. "You'll never be hurt again…because I'll always be by your side…"
He leaned down ad kissed her a long, deep, passionate kiss and felt her body press closer to him as she kissed him back with the same passion and love. They soon became one and inseparable, so strong was their love for each other. They never even noticed their surroundings changing around them, nor Thatz gawking at them as the two lovers suddenly appeared amidst a frenzy of faerie activity.
It was only when a gigantic outburst of cheering and applause erupt around them did they stir and finally take notice. Rune suddenly froze, his whole body a brilliant crimson as he realized what his people had witnessed. Only the gentle touch of Tintlet's hand against his made him relax and turn back to normal. He leaned over and softly whispered in her ear, "Will you marry?" and was overjoyed when she smiled and replied in the same soft whisper, "Yes…with all my heart."
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Thatz stretched out his arms and let out a huge yawn. "Dang I'm bored…"
Rath paused and looked up from the book he was reading. "Then why not go treasure hunting or gorge yourself with food like usual?"
"Nah…that's no fun…"
Rath raised an eyebrow at his friend's response. "…Something troubling you?"
"How long has it been?" Thatz asked suddenly.
"What?"
"Since we last Rune and Tintlet?"
The Dragon Knight shrugged. "Since their wedding two years back I suppose."
"Two years…" Thatz mused. "We should pay them a visit."
Rath wondered what his true motive was when Ruwalk suddenly burst into the library, causing the librarians to glare at him. But the Dragon Officer ignored them and roan over to the two Dragon Knights, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath.
"…baby…ceremony…faerie…"
Thatz stared at him. "Breathe first!"
Ruwalk took several deep breaths then in a very loud voice filled with overwhelming excitement, he yelled, "RUNE AND TINTLET HAD A BABY AND THERE'S TO BE A GRAND CEREMONY AT THE WATER REALM!!!!!!"
There was a loud resounding "SSSSHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!" from the now extremely annoyed librarians but the trio took no heed as they raced off to find the Dragon Lord
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"I trust there are no faerie godmothers…?" Alfeegi said wryly to Lykouleon.
"She's part faerie, she wouldn't need it," Raseleane chuckled.
"Well now there's an heir to the Dragon Realm and the Faerie Realm…" Kai-stern mused.
"Is that even allowed?" Ruwalk asked.
"There is nothing in the Dragon Laws that say it cannot be," Tetheus said suddenly behind Ruwalk, startling the Yellow Dragon Officer.
Ruwalk turned around. "Don't DO that!"
Tetheus just looked at him and took his seat, turning his attention back to the highly decorated clearing in front of them.
It had been just a few weeks since Ruwalk had burst into the Dragon Lord's office, exclaiming the good news. Of course, the whole palace had heard it the first time around, and if they didn't, they had certainly heard it then. They soon hastened to the Water Realm, awed by the forest's never ending beauty. Raseleane had been enthralled by all the water lights that had ventured forward and had flown around them. Ringleys had dived into Thatz and the two were chatting animatedly about their adventures while Rath had gone off, "to attend to some business," as he had said.
Lykouleon laughed at Ruwalk. "Take it easy Ruwalk, you're supposed to keep a dignified air about you." He grinned. "But Tetheus is right, and the bonds between the two realms have been strengthened greatly."
They soon all became quiet as the Elder of the Faerie Water Realm stepped out, Rune and Tintlet following, the mother holding her child.
After performing the usual rituals, the Elder turned to the Royal parents. "And what ill you name your child?"
Rune and Tintlet glanced at each other and Rune smiled as he glanced at the light pink strands of hair that were starting to emerge among the blondish white strands. "Miyabi. Her name is Miyabi."
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THERE! AFTER MORE THAN A MONTH, THE FINAL CHAPTER!!! *sobs and blows her nose loudly* I worked on while in Canada, I hope you guys liked it T.T It was rather uh fast, but oh well .; Finished with another story! I'm thinking about doing a Wizard of Oz parody…in fact I've started on it .; Drop one story, picked up another one x_x; Oh well! See you guys later and thanks for reading this little story =D well it's 15 chapters…so it's not *that* little _; Thanks again!! *waves* OH AND REVIEW!