::peaks behind curtains and meekly smiles:: Hello everyone. ^_^ ::sweat drop:: Umm, yeah, been a while neh? Heh, ::sweat drop again:: I'm sorry about that. I had the biggest case of writers block ever! I haven't updated on any of my stories, that's how big my writers block struck. Heck, I haven't even had the faintest idea on what to do. I hope this chapter doesn't suck because of that. I'm not too sure on how I did, even though half of it was forced written WITH writers block! ^_^;; Heh.
Well, I have a few notes here. Humm....let me think. Oh yeah. In addition to writers block my computer decided to go crazy
for about two weeks and I haven't been able to do any type of work on my web site or the piccie award for the 100th reviewer. ::Sigh:: I have an outline of it, but this computer keeps having PMS and doesn't like to comply with anything I
want to do. Grr..::sweat drop:: But fear not! I am much more stubborn then this piece of junk! So It WILL get done! Heh,
hopefully BEFORE Christmas!!!! AHHH!!! ...honestly though, I'm just having the hardest time. Okay, let me see, Oh yeah, as
for "The Vampire's Kiss.". I have just a sketch on what I want to do next, but my writers block is not budging and it's
hard. So If you're waiting for the upload of the next chapter you're going to have to wait a big longer. ^.^" Sorry! And
in addition to all of that school is going to start next week (for me that is). So I will have even LESS time to work on my
stories, web site, and award(s) (I will end up be making a lot of different type of awards to hand out). ^_^" But God
willing I will get them done!
::Sigh:: Okay, I think that is all for now. I will try to update when I can, hopefully my writers block leaves and I don't
make you all wait another month for another update. ::sweat drop:: Alright peoples, Read and REVIEW!!!!
Lots O' Love,
~Relena Peace
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Chapter 18:
Nataku and Sir Heero were in the royal gardens. Waiting for Sir Duo to arrive. The sky was a nice light blue with soft puffy clouds spotting it here and there. The scent of roses and other fragrances enveloped them as the two of them walked over to one of the benches and sat down. They stayed quiet, for both of them were deep in thought.
"There he is." Prince WuFei said pointing to a running figure with long brown hair that was speeding towards them. "Where were you, Sir Duo?" Nataku asked irritably when the other man sat down rather heavily on the bench.
"I..was," He started out huffily. "running... an errand." Taking his thumb he jerked it in Heero's direction. "For him." He looked back on Heero. "Everything is set, but I'll tell you this. I don't think King Peacecraft is going to like it." He pulled absently on his braid. "But even so, it is arranged, with the gowns, baths, and everything else that will be needed."
Heero nodded silently, his eyes closed. "Duo, we have a problem."
The man frowned. "Don't tell me that the wedding is called off! If I had to run all that way to get everything set up and find out that the wedding is called off I'm not going to be happy!" Standing up he put his hands on his hips to demonstrate his frustration. His braid swinging hotly behind him.
"Calm down Maxwell." WuFei ordered. "The wedding isn't off. But it just as well may be." The Myenian man frowned.
"What do you mean?" Asked the braided man, sitting down again. Quickly WuFei and Heero filled in Duo about the situation, not leaving out any details. "What are we going to do!?" Duo cried in dismay. "This isn't good! We could be killed for something like this!"
"You don't think I know that?" Heero growled, glaring angrily at Duo, his face set stonily. "I have to tell her." Heero stopped looking at Duo, the look of shock on Duo's face was too much for him to handle. Instead Heero looked around, trying to find something else to keep his eyes on while Duo did his usual babble of panic. Then something caught his eye. On the second floor of the castle, on the balcony on the left side, was the Princess, staring down at them.
"..so I don't see why you have to tell her. Just make sure that the Priest speaks low enough so that only you and the Princess can hear. She can't call off the wedding, only her father can. And the priest only says the names right at the end of the ceremony. So by the time she understands what has happened you two are wed, and there isn't anything that they can do about it!" Duo said finishing his lecture. Not noticing that Heero and Relena were staring at each other. "Heero, are you listening to me?!" Taking his hand Duo waved it in front of Heero's face. Bring him out of his trance and into reality.
"There's one problem with your plan Duo." WuFei thoughtfully said. "Relena would find out, and even though the wedding is final, she will tell her father and he would have us killed. There would be no time to escape at all. No matter what we do we are in a huge mess, and it doesn't seem that we can get out of it."
"Maybe not." Heero said, still staring at the Princess, who stared right back. Following his gaze Duo and WuFei looked up at the balcony. Relena was standing there, smiling as she looked down at the men. "I think," Heero said standing up and adjusting his sword at his side. "that I can get the Princess to comply with us." He faced the two other men. "Proceed as if nothing has changed. There will be a wedding, and no one is going to lose their heads." With that he headed off, walking quickly towards the castle. He had a meeting with a certain Princess.
Seeing Prince WuFei briskly walking towards the castle Relena grinned. He had looked so cute sitting there with his two knights, just staring at her. Relena had enjoyed the way his hair would ripple in the slight wind that was starting to pick up.
She let her eyes gaze up at the sky, it was blue. But in the distance she could see dark clouds. A storm would be there in a few days. She frowned. How Princess Relena really hated those sudden summer storms. Her thoughts were diverted from the upcoming storm though when she felt two hands on her waist.
"Prince WuFei, it would be proper if you would please not touch me until after we are wed." Her voice was stern, even though her smile was wide. Heero didn't see her smile so he did not notice that she was enjoying the fact that he was close to her. Setting her face to a normal appearance Relena turned around and nodded in the Prince's direction. "I noticed that you were staring at me from down in the gardens."
Heero picked up on Relena's slight snobbery. "I would have thought, Princess, that you would act kinder towards me. Now that you know there is no way that I will call off this wedding." He tightened his grasp on Relena's waist and pulled her towards him so that their body's were pressing close. "And I, Princess noticed you too were staring at me from the gardens. Also, might I add, with a smile placed gently on your face."
Relena's head was spinning, she could feel her face flush and her body turn hot once again. Why it always did that when he was around, she didn't know. Heero must have noticed this too because his face broke into a wide grin. Leaning in he whispered in her ear gently. "We need to talk."
"Umm." Relena tried to collect her thoughts. "What about your majesty?" Damn her body for being so attracted to him. She looked up at him, he looked just content with holding her in his arms, he was obviously not feeling the great discomfort and flushness that she was feeling.
"About us." He said taking her hand and leading her to walk with him. "It is of great importance. I wish to talk to you about us, and about our kingdoms."
"Do you not think that a conversation like that would be properly talked about when we are already wed?"
He looked at her and pulled her out the doors and into the gardens. Nataku and Duo were already gone. "I think, Relena, that for the discussion that I wish to have this is the perfect time to talk."
He led her to the bench where he and the other two from Myena had sat. The scent of roses and other flowers swirled among them as Relena tried to divert her gaze from him. "Let's not sit here and talk," She said not sitting down on the bench. "I've seen enough of the gardens today. Let's go for a walk in the town." 'If he wants to talk to me about "us" then I may as well show him the poorness of the Kingdom, it will be easer to get what I want for the people if he sees how poorly everyone lives.' She thought quickly.
"Yes, Relena." Prince WuFei nodded. 'Great, this way I can show her how poor Myena is and give her my plan. She would definitly understand then. It would make telling the truth a lot easer.'
Taking his offered arm Princess Relena and Lord Heero made their way towards the city, neither of them speaking until they were out of the inner castle grounds and to the gate where the village was. "Your kingdom isn't the only kingdom that suffers from poverty your highness."
Relena looked up at Heero and solemnly nodded. "It's a shame though. Those kingdoms can't help it. The difference with mine is that we have the money to repair it and make it strong. We just don't." She diverted her eyes from his and gazed out at the village they were approaching. "If I could I would help all of the kingdoms that were suffering. No one deserves to live in a place like this. It's not right."
As they continued walking along the streets the people would bow slightly and smile at Relena. And Relena, being the person she was would smile back. "It's funny Prince WuFei. We, having lived our whole life in finery and luxury, will probably never experience the great joy of life. But these people," She waved her hand indicating everyone around her. "these people have experienced the greatest joy and love life has to offer. Their lives are simple, but filled with something that the rich and royalty will never experience. They are humble, grateful, and from that comes many qualities that I wish everyone could posses."
"You speak with great passion, Princess." Heero said thoughtfully after a few moments of silence. "It seems, that even though you are of royal blood and rich you have these qualities and much more." He smiled.
"I want you to meet someone WuFei." The Princess exclaimed heading towards her aunts house. Nodding Heero kept walking with her.
"Do you know why I decided not to fight with you your highness?" Relena said after a strained silence. She took a deep breath. "And that I decided that I will marry you?"
Heero smiled in spite of himself. She wants to marry him. "Why?" He asked in answer to her question.
Stopping in her tracks she turned and faced him. Obviously fighting some inner battle within her head. Relena wasn't sure if she should tell him, it would leave her vulnerable. But shaking away of the idea he would hurt her she told him any ways. "You're kind, sweet, of royal blood, and most of all you've never lied to me. You are honest Prince WuFei. And that, most of all is the highest of importance. I can trust you, and I thank you for that."
At once Heero felt his world crashing beneath him. It was as if a dagger charged towards his heart, his blood spilling out from him, staining whatever it touched. His head spun and he lost his breath momentarily. On the outer appearance no one could tell that he was going through a horrible shock. He seemed normal. Heero forced a smile, his mouth not wanting to comply with it.
He couldn't tell her. She trusted him. Here she was, placing herself bare in front of him, making herself totally open and vulnerable for him. And he was going to tell her that he lied the whole time and he wasn't who she thought he was. Heero cringed at the thought of himself. He couldn't stand himself now, how would she be able to?
"Prince?" Relena asked quietly. "Are you okay? You're very...quiet."
"I'm fine." He said quickly. "Thank you for saying that. But, I must tell you.."
"You're welcome." Relena said cutting him off and smiling wide. Her spirits lifted greatly. "The truth is, I'm starting to enjoy myself around you. I think, I think I'm in love." Relena blushed madly." Come," She quickly said grabbing his hand. "I want to introduce you to my aunt Noin. You'll like her."
Heero numbly let Relena lead him by the hand. But his heart wasn't much into it. Great, she loved him. He seduced her into falling in love with him and trusting him completely. Now what was he going to do? Heero sighed, he'd have to tell her anyways. Love or not, she was going to have to know, before the wedding.
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^_^" ::smile:: There you go! The MUCH awaited chapter 18! ^_^" I hope you all enjoyed it. I had a huge case or writers
block and I couldn't think of what to write! GOMEN! ^^;; Well, now, you all know the drill. It's REVIEW time! ^_^" Thank
you!
~Relena Peace
Well, I have a few notes here. Humm....let me think. Oh yeah. In addition to writers block my computer decided to go crazy
for about two weeks and I haven't been able to do any type of work on my web site or the piccie award for the 100th reviewer. ::Sigh:: I have an outline of it, but this computer keeps having PMS and doesn't like to comply with anything I
want to do. Grr..::sweat drop:: But fear not! I am much more stubborn then this piece of junk! So It WILL get done! Heh,
hopefully BEFORE Christmas!!!! AHHH!!! ...honestly though, I'm just having the hardest time. Okay, let me see, Oh yeah, as
for "The Vampire's Kiss.". I have just a sketch on what I want to do next, but my writers block is not budging and it's
hard. So If you're waiting for the upload of the next chapter you're going to have to wait a big longer. ^.^" Sorry! And
in addition to all of that school is going to start next week (for me that is). So I will have even LESS time to work on my
stories, web site, and award(s) (I will end up be making a lot of different type of awards to hand out). ^_^" But God
willing I will get them done!
::Sigh:: Okay, I think that is all for now. I will try to update when I can, hopefully my writers block leaves and I don't
make you all wait another month for another update. ::sweat drop:: Alright peoples, Read and REVIEW!!!!
Lots O' Love,
~Relena Peace
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Chapter 18:
Nataku and Sir Heero were in the royal gardens. Waiting for Sir Duo to arrive. The sky was a nice light blue with soft puffy clouds spotting it here and there. The scent of roses and other fragrances enveloped them as the two of them walked over to one of the benches and sat down. They stayed quiet, for both of them were deep in thought.
"There he is." Prince WuFei said pointing to a running figure with long brown hair that was speeding towards them. "Where were you, Sir Duo?" Nataku asked irritably when the other man sat down rather heavily on the bench.
"I..was," He started out huffily. "running... an errand." Taking his thumb he jerked it in Heero's direction. "For him." He looked back on Heero. "Everything is set, but I'll tell you this. I don't think King Peacecraft is going to like it." He pulled absently on his braid. "But even so, it is arranged, with the gowns, baths, and everything else that will be needed."
Heero nodded silently, his eyes closed. "Duo, we have a problem."
The man frowned. "Don't tell me that the wedding is called off! If I had to run all that way to get everything set up and find out that the wedding is called off I'm not going to be happy!" Standing up he put his hands on his hips to demonstrate his frustration. His braid swinging hotly behind him.
"Calm down Maxwell." WuFei ordered. "The wedding isn't off. But it just as well may be." The Myenian man frowned.
"What do you mean?" Asked the braided man, sitting down again. Quickly WuFei and Heero filled in Duo about the situation, not leaving out any details. "What are we going to do!?" Duo cried in dismay. "This isn't good! We could be killed for something like this!"
"You don't think I know that?" Heero growled, glaring angrily at Duo, his face set stonily. "I have to tell her." Heero stopped looking at Duo, the look of shock on Duo's face was too much for him to handle. Instead Heero looked around, trying to find something else to keep his eyes on while Duo did his usual babble of panic. Then something caught his eye. On the second floor of the castle, on the balcony on the left side, was the Princess, staring down at them.
"..so I don't see why you have to tell her. Just make sure that the Priest speaks low enough so that only you and the Princess can hear. She can't call off the wedding, only her father can. And the priest only says the names right at the end of the ceremony. So by the time she understands what has happened you two are wed, and there isn't anything that they can do about it!" Duo said finishing his lecture. Not noticing that Heero and Relena were staring at each other. "Heero, are you listening to me?!" Taking his hand Duo waved it in front of Heero's face. Bring him out of his trance and into reality.
"There's one problem with your plan Duo." WuFei thoughtfully said. "Relena would find out, and even though the wedding is final, she will tell her father and he would have us killed. There would be no time to escape at all. No matter what we do we are in a huge mess, and it doesn't seem that we can get out of it."
"Maybe not." Heero said, still staring at the Princess, who stared right back. Following his gaze Duo and WuFei looked up at the balcony. Relena was standing there, smiling as she looked down at the men. "I think," Heero said standing up and adjusting his sword at his side. "that I can get the Princess to comply with us." He faced the two other men. "Proceed as if nothing has changed. There will be a wedding, and no one is going to lose their heads." With that he headed off, walking quickly towards the castle. He had a meeting with a certain Princess.
Seeing Prince WuFei briskly walking towards the castle Relena grinned. He had looked so cute sitting there with his two knights, just staring at her. Relena had enjoyed the way his hair would ripple in the slight wind that was starting to pick up.
She let her eyes gaze up at the sky, it was blue. But in the distance she could see dark clouds. A storm would be there in a few days. She frowned. How Princess Relena really hated those sudden summer storms. Her thoughts were diverted from the upcoming storm though when she felt two hands on her waist.
"Prince WuFei, it would be proper if you would please not touch me until after we are wed." Her voice was stern, even though her smile was wide. Heero didn't see her smile so he did not notice that she was enjoying the fact that he was close to her. Setting her face to a normal appearance Relena turned around and nodded in the Prince's direction. "I noticed that you were staring at me from down in the gardens."
Heero picked up on Relena's slight snobbery. "I would have thought, Princess, that you would act kinder towards me. Now that you know there is no way that I will call off this wedding." He tightened his grasp on Relena's waist and pulled her towards him so that their body's were pressing close. "And I, Princess noticed you too were staring at me from the gardens. Also, might I add, with a smile placed gently on your face."
Relena's head was spinning, she could feel her face flush and her body turn hot once again. Why it always did that when he was around, she didn't know. Heero must have noticed this too because his face broke into a wide grin. Leaning in he whispered in her ear gently. "We need to talk."
"Umm." Relena tried to collect her thoughts. "What about your majesty?" Damn her body for being so attracted to him. She looked up at him, he looked just content with holding her in his arms, he was obviously not feeling the great discomfort and flushness that she was feeling.
"About us." He said taking her hand and leading her to walk with him. "It is of great importance. I wish to talk to you about us, and about our kingdoms."
"Do you not think that a conversation like that would be properly talked about when we are already wed?"
He looked at her and pulled her out the doors and into the gardens. Nataku and Duo were already gone. "I think, Relena, that for the discussion that I wish to have this is the perfect time to talk."
He led her to the bench where he and the other two from Myena had sat. The scent of roses and other flowers swirled among them as Relena tried to divert her gaze from him. "Let's not sit here and talk," She said not sitting down on the bench. "I've seen enough of the gardens today. Let's go for a walk in the town." 'If he wants to talk to me about "us" then I may as well show him the poorness of the Kingdom, it will be easer to get what I want for the people if he sees how poorly everyone lives.' She thought quickly.
"Yes, Relena." Prince WuFei nodded. 'Great, this way I can show her how poor Myena is and give her my plan. She would definitly understand then. It would make telling the truth a lot easer.'
Taking his offered arm Princess Relena and Lord Heero made their way towards the city, neither of them speaking until they were out of the inner castle grounds and to the gate where the village was. "Your kingdom isn't the only kingdom that suffers from poverty your highness."
Relena looked up at Heero and solemnly nodded. "It's a shame though. Those kingdoms can't help it. The difference with mine is that we have the money to repair it and make it strong. We just don't." She diverted her eyes from his and gazed out at the village they were approaching. "If I could I would help all of the kingdoms that were suffering. No one deserves to live in a place like this. It's not right."
As they continued walking along the streets the people would bow slightly and smile at Relena. And Relena, being the person she was would smile back. "It's funny Prince WuFei. We, having lived our whole life in finery and luxury, will probably never experience the great joy of life. But these people," She waved her hand indicating everyone around her. "these people have experienced the greatest joy and love life has to offer. Their lives are simple, but filled with something that the rich and royalty will never experience. They are humble, grateful, and from that comes many qualities that I wish everyone could posses."
"You speak with great passion, Princess." Heero said thoughtfully after a few moments of silence. "It seems, that even though you are of royal blood and rich you have these qualities and much more." He smiled.
"I want you to meet someone WuFei." The Princess exclaimed heading towards her aunts house. Nodding Heero kept walking with her.
"Do you know why I decided not to fight with you your highness?" Relena said after a strained silence. She took a deep breath. "And that I decided that I will marry you?"
Heero smiled in spite of himself. She wants to marry him. "Why?" He asked in answer to her question.
Stopping in her tracks she turned and faced him. Obviously fighting some inner battle within her head. Relena wasn't sure if she should tell him, it would leave her vulnerable. But shaking away of the idea he would hurt her she told him any ways. "You're kind, sweet, of royal blood, and most of all you've never lied to me. You are honest Prince WuFei. And that, most of all is the highest of importance. I can trust you, and I thank you for that."
At once Heero felt his world crashing beneath him. It was as if a dagger charged towards his heart, his blood spilling out from him, staining whatever it touched. His head spun and he lost his breath momentarily. On the outer appearance no one could tell that he was going through a horrible shock. He seemed normal. Heero forced a smile, his mouth not wanting to comply with it.
He couldn't tell her. She trusted him. Here she was, placing herself bare in front of him, making herself totally open and vulnerable for him. And he was going to tell her that he lied the whole time and he wasn't who she thought he was. Heero cringed at the thought of himself. He couldn't stand himself now, how would she be able to?
"Prince?" Relena asked quietly. "Are you okay? You're very...quiet."
"I'm fine." He said quickly. "Thank you for saying that. But, I must tell you.."
"You're welcome." Relena said cutting him off and smiling wide. Her spirits lifted greatly. "The truth is, I'm starting to enjoy myself around you. I think, I think I'm in love." Relena blushed madly." Come," She quickly said grabbing his hand. "I want to introduce you to my aunt Noin. You'll like her."
Heero numbly let Relena lead him by the hand. But his heart wasn't much into it. Great, she loved him. He seduced her into falling in love with him and trusting him completely. Now what was he going to do? Heero sighed, he'd have to tell her anyways. Love or not, she was going to have to know, before the wedding.
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^_^" ::smile:: There you go! The MUCH awaited chapter 18! ^_^" I hope you all enjoyed it. I had a huge case or writers
block and I couldn't think of what to write! GOMEN! ^^;; Well, now, you all know the drill. It's REVIEW time! ^_^" Thank
you!
~Relena Peace