A/N: So sorry it took me this long! Argh…. I was having a wee bit of troubles ritting this chapter, I have lost all my inspiration for it, sadly enough, but I promise I will finish it. I no that some things in this chapter mite surprise you, character personality kind of surprise. I can't say ne more or I could give it away ^_~
Thought I shud do review replies ta all the gud ppl who clicked that little button that says "Go" and rote a few words, er well typed….
panther : yes it did make 5 reviews, truth is I didn't even start this chapter until a
couple of days ago…. Thanx for the review thoJ
Strawberry-miow: hehe, no need ta hit folken-sama with a stick, he's a gud boy *pets folken-sama's head and gives him a puppy treat* an u definitly r weird, but that's a gud thing ^_^ ya!!
Karasu2: thank you very much for the reveiws^_^. I no, Folken was very naughty in that last chapter, hope you like this chapter also!
Stapphire-StarLight: not sure if this'll b the story hitomi has wings in.. but ur rite, wings rock!! Ya!
Rai Dornian: your right, I really shud start checking my spelling and grammer. I got some1 how check's it sometimes an I have finally got spellcheck. Thank god for that. Thanks for your review, an if u read this, u shud update "Take My Hand" soon ^_~
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Folken pulled back momentarily, only millimeters from her face. "Is something bothering you?" He breathed onto her, making her moan in enjoyment. They stood embracing each other for a few minutes, while Folken waited patiently for her reply. "There is one thing." Hitomi gulped hard, not knowing if she should say the truth or not. "It's… it's… Van." One single tear found its way out of her eye; it gently rolled down her pale cheek. At the sound of his brother's name, Folken's face palled. "What did he do to you?" His deep, intense, voice was engulfed with seriousness and care. "It's kind of silly." For an unknown reason Hitomi smiled and laughed slightly, even though she thought this matter was anything but funny. "It's no big deal anyway, he only did it once. Well…twice I guess." Hitomi was choking on every word, each scratchy. She was afraid to tell this information to anyone. ~I shouldn't be saying this to him. I mean why would he care? It's just a stupid little…thing. I still can't believe he did it to me though. I had never seen him like that before, nor had I seen anyone quite like that. When I looked into his eyes I could tell he was mad at me, but I couldn't help it… I just couldn't do it. This is probably what I should be telling Folken. I really should, but…" The Zaibach emperor interrupted her deep thoughts and asked another question, "What is it? You can tell me Hitomi. It'll be okay." She looked up into his eyes, they were now different. It was as though the ice in his heart had been melted or broken away. "I didn't want to…you know," he just nodded his head, knowing exactly what she was talking about. "You'll think I'm just being stupid, it's a childish reason is all." ~ No it's not. ~ Folken was starting to get a tad frustrated with her already. He knew he had to keep his cool though, Hitomi needed someone to help her through this, to talk to. He was just happy that it could be him. I love you Hitomi. I really do, I know I need to tell you, but I don't think now is a good time. This is what Folken was thinking to himself, wishing he could finally let his feelings out, finally tell someone, he now knew who he was and what he wanted, because what he now wanted was Hitomi. No longer did he long for revenge with Van. He was tired of being depressed and not having a real life. What he was living wasn't a real life. Many men hoped one day they could trade spots with Folken and become the emperor of Zaibach, now Folken was thinking that he would trade his position for a life with someone who cared for him. "He just yelled at me. And slapped me, once or twice. I'd never seen anyone's eyes so cold before. When I looked into them, I didn't think that they were Van's." the tears weren't only bubbling in her eyes, they steadily ran down her soft cheeks, glimmering in the artificial lights. All Folken could do was hold her tightly and gently stroke her sandy brown hair. "It's okay, I'm here for you." ~ I really should tell him how I feel. I'm just scared he won't respond the way I want him too. ~ "You should go to sleep for awhile. Today's been quit the day." Hitomi's legs felt like jelly when Folken let go of her at first. He noticed this and grabbed her before she fell. Noticing that she was having trouble he picked her up in his arms, much they way he did a few days ago. He had been right though, for Hitomi was getting quite exhausted. It surprised her when Folken wasn't taking her to her temporary room but his own room.
This was one of the most beautiful rooms that her emerald green eyes had ever looked upon before. Normally back and starch white rooms did not seem appealing to her, but this was different. Was it because it was Folken's? Did that have something to do with it? Things were too confusing for her to handle now. All she could, and wanted to do, was fall into a deep sleep. So that was what she did. It felt like she was floating on top of marshmallow clouds, the sheets and comforters were so soft and squishy, just they way she loved them. Folken went up to his study and sat down at his desk. He picked one of the small portraits and looked closely at it. "Van… I've never been a real big brother to you. You've always had to be alone; and it's all my fault. I'm the sole reason that so much pain has had to be cast upon you. You were so young and fragile when it all started. I'm so sorry." He spoke to the painting of his smaller brother, his parents and then him. "How could I even think of killing you also? How could I be so selfish? Even with what you have done to Hitomi I will not hurt you. No longer do I feel as though that is my only propose for living in this cruel world. I just want to talk with you now, maybe try and be a real brother for once." Folken put the portrait down carefully, not wanting to wreck it. He stood up and walked over to one of the bookshelves and found his favorite book ' Night '. It was a depressing book, but for some odd reason it always cheered up the pain burdened man. With it, he took it over to the smaller wine red couch. The sun shone perfectly on the pages, making seeing the words much easier.
~*~ Two Hours Later That Evening ~*~
"Mmmm…." Hitomi groaned. She stretched her arms and looked out the glass doors. Pitch black blanketed the sky with only small specks of light sparkling through it. She tried to think of all the things that happened today, trying to recall all of the events. ~ These past days on this castle have been crazy! So much has happened, I can't believe it. And then there's Van…~ she let her thoughts drift back and forth from different things for a few minutes. Manly her thoughts were stuck on Van. Even if he had hurt her, she still loved him the same, it's just that now there was Folken also. She pushed the covers away and stood up. Her feet lead her to the two black doors that would lead her into the hallway. By now she could remember what hallways took her where and what not. It took a left turn at the end of this hall to get her to the kitchen and living room. Folken was sitting on one of the couches at the moment, gazing into the endless black. "Folken." Said Hitomi in a pleased voice.
"How did you sleep? Well, I hope." He replied not letting his eyes drift away. "Yes, I had a very good sleep. I feel a lot better now." She walked over to him and sat beside him, slightly leaning over on his shoulder. Folken then turned his head and looked into her leafy green eyes that shimmered in the moon's light. Then placing his left index finger and thumb he braced her chin, pulling it up closer to his full lips. Their lips came together, softly kissing. To the two nothing else in the world mattered that moment, they couldn't hear a thing. That was why when an all too familiar young man entered the room they did not notice until he called out, " Hitomi? Folken? Folken what the hell are you doing with her?" This is what woke them from there intimate moment.
"V-van? Why are you here?" Van's face was so shocked and hurt, Hitomi could tell this day was far from over now.
To Be Continued….
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That was not quite where I planned on leaving it, but o wellies! I no that this chapter is really short and I'm very sorry bout that, but I wanted ta leave it off at a cliff hanger^_^ don't forget ta reply!!!
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