There was a ball tonight, and Selenity didn't rightly know what to do.
Yes, she loved Elios, and yes, she could easily see herself with him for
the rest of her life, but no, she did not want to come off as someone to
pity. That day, she did not see much of Elios, and it annoyed her that he
was not around every corner as usual. She did, however, see many suitors,
whom she politely declined, but invited to the ball that night. In her
dress, she looked like a real princess, and not some wannabe, so it was no
wonder that when she walked in, all of the men started to talk to her.
Luckily, Elios chose to enter just when Selenity had to start warding off Prince Alexander. He was thinking quickly when he saw her distress, and all that he could think of doing was kissing her. Which is exactly what he ended up doing, he walked over to her, and kissed her full on the lips, which made it more than clear that she was taken. It wasn't just any kiss either, it was the most romantic kiss he'd ever given, and the most passionate one she'd ever received. It was a kiss of true love, and everyone could see that. Nonetheless, jealousy made some murmur that it was only a matter of time before he got bored with her. After a long time, they pulled apart and both whispered; "Wow!" Then, she started to blush rather prettily, but he realized her embarrassment, and held her close. "It's okay Selenity, it doesn't matter what they say now, they know that I'm never going to let you go." Elios said it so quietly that it barely broke the semi-silence in the room, and only Selenity heard it. "I love you so much." She whispered back, and he smiled, saying; "I love you too." Those words had never come easy to him. before Selenity that is. Then, they separated, and walked off to different sides of the room, and everyone's response after that, was that they had rehearsed their kiss, or something along those lines.
Selenity could not believe some of the questions that she was being asked now! "He made you do that, didn't he?" One person asked, and she shook her head. "No, I never expected it." Another said something that set her on the edge. "He's just going to leave you, you know that right?" That didn't even compare to what the last person said before she lost it. "Elios is probably cheating on you with that girl from last week." It wasn't the fact that she doubted Elios that made her angry, no, far from it, it was the fact that the person even had the nerve to say it. "What reason do you have to put him down like that, you don't even know him! Nobody does, and yet you all repeat the same rumors about us, and of course, you are all wrong! Leiah is in his past, and me, I'm in his now!" All of the people within ten feet of her heard that speech, and they all saw her burst into tears. "What is the princess crying about?" "She is just accepting the fact that her relationship with the priest's son is going nowhere." How wrong could they be? Selenity fell to her knees, and people created a barrier around her. They all asked if she would be all right, and if there was anything that they could do about her new 'realization'.
Elios was also answering questions when he heard someone ask; "Princess, should we get rid of him for you?" He ran towards the huge crowd of people and started pushing his way through them. Then, a large man and woman stopped him. "You are not going to hurt our princess anymore than you already have, and we are prepared to defend that vow." Selenity could be seen hunched over on the floor with her face in her hands. "Dammit, I haven't done anything you morons, don't you see that you are the ones that made her cry, and not me? I swear, you know as much about the way she thinks as you know about the way I think, and I am telling you now, you don't know anything." Still, they did not budge, so he practically flung the man away with his energy, and scrambled forward before the woman knew what had happened. Elios then dove under some barricading arms, and slid on the floor with one knee until he reached her. Then, he gently took her in his arms and tried to comfort her. It was hopeless with all of the people who were trying to pry him off of her. "This isn't a damn circus, nor is it a petting zoo, so be on your way, and get off of me!" Only a few people listened and attempted to persuade others to do the same. Finally, Selenity spoke to him softly. "Why can't they just leave me alone?" Resignation showed when he closed his eyes, but in fact, he pushed everyone back and created an invisible wall of his own, which was in no way soundproof to the people on the outside. He had done this on purpose, because he had a feeling that Selenity would try to tell him what they had said, and they needed to hear all of it. "I don't know Selenity, I just don't know.
Come stop your crying
It will be all right
Just take my hand
Hold it tight."
Elios took her hand, and she lifted her head from her knees, causing him to smile sadly at her.
"I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry."
He tilted her chin upward to wipe away her tears.
For one so small,
You seem so strong
And that's what they think
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more."
He emphasized the last phrase not only for her, but for their audience as well.
"You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
Why can't they understand
The way we feel
They just don't trust
What they can't explain
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other,
To have, to hold
They'll see in time
I know
When destiny calls you
You must be strong
I may not be right there with you
But you've got to hold on
I'll come for you
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Believe me, you'll be in my heart
I'll be there from this day on
Now and forever more
Oh, you'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
Always
I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
Always and always
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there for you
Always."
©Phil Collins and Disney; don't trust any of the songs in this story,
especially not this one!
They stood, and he held her while he let the barrier fall, bracing for them to attack him. "I don't know what I'd do without you Selenity, you're the reason that life is worth living, so I won't let them take you away from me without a fight." "And I won't let them take you away from me, because I don't know how I would put up with them." First, a man came down and said; "You are just lying to her! The next time a prettier girl walks by, you won't give a damn!" That almost made him angry, except that he knew how to respond to that. "That will never happen, because Selenity is the most beautiful woman in this galaxy and the rest of them." For the second time that night, she blushed, but they all mistook it. "See, you have embarrassed her now! Why don't you just leave her alone?"
Once again, Selenity was angry. "I'm not embarrassed, just flattered." A young woman stepped forward. "Princess, how can you believe him?" Her expression softened, and she said; "Because.
When somebody loves you
It's no good unless he loves you - all the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you - all the way."
They looked surprised when she sang the first line. Elios picked up the next verse.
"Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
That's how deep it goes - if it's real
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless she needs you - all the way."
Selenity cut in then, and looked gratefully at Elios.
"Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years - come what may."
Then, Elios joined in.
"Who knows where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say."
Selenity stopped.
"But if you'll let me love you."
Elios did the same thing after that verse.
"It's for sure I'm gonna love you - all the way."
Again, they switched.
"All the way."
Selenity sang one of the verses again.
"Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel."
Elios then started, and she drifted off.
"Deeper than the deep blue sea is
That's how deep it goes - if it's real
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless she needs you - all the way."
Selenity sang again.
"Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years - come what may."
Then, they both sang the last part.
"Who knows where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say
But if you'll let me love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you
All the way."
©Jimmy Van Heusan and Sammy Cahn
They still did not want to acknowledge that Elios was a different person now. "Who are you kidding, you re not in love with the princess!" That was the last straw! Selenity tried to run at them, but Elios held her back. "It is my turn; if they won't listen to reasoning, they will listen to power." Half of them skidded backwards into the other half of them, and Elios lead her out.
Luckily, Elios chose to enter just when Selenity had to start warding off Prince Alexander. He was thinking quickly when he saw her distress, and all that he could think of doing was kissing her. Which is exactly what he ended up doing, he walked over to her, and kissed her full on the lips, which made it more than clear that she was taken. It wasn't just any kiss either, it was the most romantic kiss he'd ever given, and the most passionate one she'd ever received. It was a kiss of true love, and everyone could see that. Nonetheless, jealousy made some murmur that it was only a matter of time before he got bored with her. After a long time, they pulled apart and both whispered; "Wow!" Then, she started to blush rather prettily, but he realized her embarrassment, and held her close. "It's okay Selenity, it doesn't matter what they say now, they know that I'm never going to let you go." Elios said it so quietly that it barely broke the semi-silence in the room, and only Selenity heard it. "I love you so much." She whispered back, and he smiled, saying; "I love you too." Those words had never come easy to him. before Selenity that is. Then, they separated, and walked off to different sides of the room, and everyone's response after that, was that they had rehearsed their kiss, or something along those lines.
Selenity could not believe some of the questions that she was being asked now! "He made you do that, didn't he?" One person asked, and she shook her head. "No, I never expected it." Another said something that set her on the edge. "He's just going to leave you, you know that right?" That didn't even compare to what the last person said before she lost it. "Elios is probably cheating on you with that girl from last week." It wasn't the fact that she doubted Elios that made her angry, no, far from it, it was the fact that the person even had the nerve to say it. "What reason do you have to put him down like that, you don't even know him! Nobody does, and yet you all repeat the same rumors about us, and of course, you are all wrong! Leiah is in his past, and me, I'm in his now!" All of the people within ten feet of her heard that speech, and they all saw her burst into tears. "What is the princess crying about?" "She is just accepting the fact that her relationship with the priest's son is going nowhere." How wrong could they be? Selenity fell to her knees, and people created a barrier around her. They all asked if she would be all right, and if there was anything that they could do about her new 'realization'.
Elios was also answering questions when he heard someone ask; "Princess, should we get rid of him for you?" He ran towards the huge crowd of people and started pushing his way through them. Then, a large man and woman stopped him. "You are not going to hurt our princess anymore than you already have, and we are prepared to defend that vow." Selenity could be seen hunched over on the floor with her face in her hands. "Dammit, I haven't done anything you morons, don't you see that you are the ones that made her cry, and not me? I swear, you know as much about the way she thinks as you know about the way I think, and I am telling you now, you don't know anything." Still, they did not budge, so he practically flung the man away with his energy, and scrambled forward before the woman knew what had happened. Elios then dove under some barricading arms, and slid on the floor with one knee until he reached her. Then, he gently took her in his arms and tried to comfort her. It was hopeless with all of the people who were trying to pry him off of her. "This isn't a damn circus, nor is it a petting zoo, so be on your way, and get off of me!" Only a few people listened and attempted to persuade others to do the same. Finally, Selenity spoke to him softly. "Why can't they just leave me alone?" Resignation showed when he closed his eyes, but in fact, he pushed everyone back and created an invisible wall of his own, which was in no way soundproof to the people on the outside. He had done this on purpose, because he had a feeling that Selenity would try to tell him what they had said, and they needed to hear all of it. "I don't know Selenity, I just don't know.
Come stop your crying
It will be all right
Just take my hand
Hold it tight."
Elios took her hand, and she lifted her head from her knees, causing him to smile sadly at her.
"I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry."
He tilted her chin upward to wipe away her tears.
For one so small,
You seem so strong
And that's what they think
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more."
He emphasized the last phrase not only for her, but for their audience as well.
"You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
Why can't they understand
The way we feel
They just don't trust
What they can't explain
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other,
To have, to hold
They'll see in time
I know
When destiny calls you
You must be strong
I may not be right there with you
But you've got to hold on
I'll come for you
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Believe me, you'll be in my heart
I'll be there from this day on
Now and forever more
Oh, you'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
Always
I'll be with you
I'll be there for you always
Always and always
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there for you
Always."
©Phil Collins and Disney; don't trust any of the songs in this story,
especially not this one!
They stood, and he held her while he let the barrier fall, bracing for them to attack him. "I don't know what I'd do without you Selenity, you're the reason that life is worth living, so I won't let them take you away from me without a fight." "And I won't let them take you away from me, because I don't know how I would put up with them." First, a man came down and said; "You are just lying to her! The next time a prettier girl walks by, you won't give a damn!" That almost made him angry, except that he knew how to respond to that. "That will never happen, because Selenity is the most beautiful woman in this galaxy and the rest of them." For the second time that night, she blushed, but they all mistook it. "See, you have embarrassed her now! Why don't you just leave her alone?"
Once again, Selenity was angry. "I'm not embarrassed, just flattered." A young woman stepped forward. "Princess, how can you believe him?" Her expression softened, and she said; "Because.
When somebody loves you
It's no good unless he loves you - all the way
Happy to be near you
When you need someone to cheer you - all the way."
They looked surprised when she sang the first line. Elios picked up the next verse.
"Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel
Deeper than the deep blue sea is
That's how deep it goes - if it's real
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless she needs you - all the way."
Selenity cut in then, and looked gratefully at Elios.
"Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years - come what may."
Then, Elios joined in.
"Who knows where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say."
Selenity stopped.
"But if you'll let me love you."
Elios did the same thing after that verse.
"It's for sure I'm gonna love you - all the way."
Again, they switched.
"All the way."
Selenity sang one of the verses again.
"Taller than the tallest tree is
That's how it's got to feel."
Elios then started, and she drifted off.
"Deeper than the deep blue sea is
That's how deep it goes - if it's real
When somebody needs you
It's no good unless she needs you - all the way."
Selenity sang again.
"Through the good or lean years
And for all the in between years - come what may."
Then, they both sang the last part.
"Who knows where the road will lead us
Only a fool would say
But if you'll let me love you
It's for sure I'm gonna love you
All the way."
©Jimmy Van Heusan and Sammy Cahn
They still did not want to acknowledge that Elios was a different person now. "Who are you kidding, you re not in love with the princess!" That was the last straw! Selenity tried to run at them, but Elios held her back. "It is my turn; if they won't listen to reasoning, they will listen to power." Half of them skidded backwards into the other half of them, and Elios lead her out.