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*The Ballroom*

It was quite a sight. The Garden Committee had already begun to work on it. The floor had an ice glaze over it. It was quite slippery as Selphie demonstrated. She was skiing on it. The bottoms of her jeans covered her feet so it made it real easy for her.

Selphie: This stuff will become snow tomorrow, when it gets cold enough in here. It's really amazing! Oh, hi Rin! It's good you're here. Irvine was the only other boy here. Both the normal guys are gone. We have a lot of stuff to put on the ceiling and stuff.

Illasu: We can walk on this with tennis shoes right?

Selphie: No, not really. The ice will come off on tennis shoes for some reason. You'll have to leave your shoes at the door.

Both of them took off their shoes and walked in. Illasu fell on her butt, laughing. Rin helped her up and they walked across the floor to Selphie. She told Illasu that she needed help in the dining room. Rin was to stay and help the others put up ice icicles. Someone strong had to hold them up while another person used an ice spell to hold it there. One of the other girls took him by the arm and led him to the ladder. Illasu followed Selphie down the hall to the room.

*Rin*

He saw the ladder didn't really reach to the ceiling. It only reached half way. He was wondering how he was supposed to get up to the ceiling. Then one of the girls cast a float spell. Rin was taken by surprise that it was on him. He started to lift off the ground and saw Irvine was up here as well. They were supposed to put the ice around the edge of the dome of windows. The girls handed them some ice glaze before they went up themselves.

Cur: This will make it snow, like the floor, only this will slowly fall off. It was Selphie's idea. Actually, all of our designs are pretty much Selphies'.

Rin: So, I just paint it on like this?

Holin: Yep, that's right. How are you doing Irvine?

Irvine: How do we get down when we need some more?

Cur: Just imagine going down and you will!

Rin tried to imagine it and he started to descend. Then on his way he lost the train of thought and floated back up. It was like being a balloon. He tried again. He made it all the way down and then floated back up. Satisfied, he started painting on a thin layer of the glaze. It was silver. They painted the whole ceiling which took about three hours.

*Selphie and Illasu*

They were painting on some glaze and setting up the tables. Illasu was in charge of tables as Selphie was finishing. Then they put the chairs up and made sure they were all covered in blue fabric. It was very pretty, with all the glitter and plates set up where some food would be. Then they went back into the big room as Rin was trying out the up and down. Selphie and Illasu went to start on the throne. It was quite beautiful to begin with but it was dusty. Illasu went to get a towel to dust it off when Selphie summoned Pandora. The GF blasted it with a tunnel of wind. The dust flew around into the air and Pandora inhaled it in. Then, breathing out, all the air came out purified. Selphie jumped up and down, missing the floor. Cur saved her with a float spell. Selphie started to float upwards. She turned herself downwards and tried to swim towards the floor. It worked a little, enough for Selphie to reach the card and take Pandora back. She was relieved but she started to float up towards the ceiling again. She put the card in her pocket and grabbed the arm Illasu was holding out. She stayed in the air for a little bit. Illasu tried to remember how to cast float. Her magic class was going very slow. She did the hand sign and said the word. She started to feel lighter but did not rise up. Selphie let go of her arm and sat in the air, meditating so she could stay down. Illasu laughed and tried to make herself rise up. When it didn't work, she tried to imagine she had wings. She folded her arms to her chest in an 'X' and slowly she felt herself leave the ground. When she looked out of her eyes she was going up and when she looked down under herself, Rin was there holding her up. She was standing on his shoulders. She unfolded her arms and put them behind her. She smiled brightly and Rin did too. She looked like an angel. Selphie was up in the dome watching her. Irvine had stopped to see this as well. Holin and Cur were working but they were looking out of the corners of their eyes. Rin started to lose his balance and reached up for her hands. She hunched down and put her hands out to his. He grabbed them and she hopped into the air. It was great. She had always wanted to fly somehow. Rin held her in the air so Selphie could give her a steady cast of 'float'. Selphie made it so strong that it was like walking for her now. She just acted like she was walking to the place she wanted to go only her feet drooped. She was quite scared of heights though. She began zooming around and doing flips and spirals down to the floor. Rin was watching her while he painted. The ceiling was pretty much done but Selphie was going to have put a 'slow' spell on it. Cur and Holin's magic were also going to be required. Irvine and Selphie were flying around, making sure everything was ok and ready to go. Selphie noticed the throne. They had gotten distracted with the flying so she called Illasu down form the ceiling. They brainstormed about how to make it glittery and cold enough.

Illasu: Glaze it, sprinkle water on it so it'll pebble up, and for glitter...use water.

Selphie: How?

Illasu: Here, watch.

Illasu took a cup of cold water from the cooler and sprinkled it on the floor. The water pebbled up making it look like it had just rained. Selphie liked the idea. The water could be mixed with glitter to make it shimmer more. They painted on a careful coat of glaze. Then, taking the whole cooler, Rin splashed the chair for them. He set it down and they looked at it. It was great. Selphie pulled out the water on the sides to make spikes. It looked quite evil. The throne was pretty much done. The glaze on the fabric would change to snow and the blue glaze would stay looking like ice. Illasu was marveling at it when she thought about Shiva sitting in the throne. She pictured her sitting grandly on top of the snow that would be on the cushion. She pictured a sort of crown on the GF's head.

Illasu: She needs a crown.

Selphie: Huh?

Illasu: She needs a crown.

Selphie: Who?

Illasu: Shiva, she is going to look like a queen in this chair so she'll need a crown.

Selphie: No one has any time left to do that Illy!

Illasu: I'll do it. Here, give me that can of glaze. Rin, is there any more water?

Rin: Yeah, why?

Illasu: CUR!! I need you to cast 'slow' on this can about three times.

Cur: Done!

Illasu: Not yet! Wait till the water hits the can!

Cur: Sure!

She took the can and Rin poured the water into it. Cur cast 3 'slow's on the can and the water stayed on top of the gluey mixture. Illasu took her bare arm and stuck it in the can. She mixed the water in with the glaze to make a white pearly color. She grabbed a handful and started molding a crown out of it. Selphie had to go to the kitchen with Holin and Cur to make the food. Irvine stayed in the room and turned off some of the lights so the glaze could start working. There would be torches for light on Friday. Artificial light made the glaze retreat back to a glaze. He came over with three chairs but Illasu remained in the air. She was quite comfortable. Rin sat down and Irvine made a table float for Illasu. She was making the point on the middle of the crown. Simple yet beautiful, she thought. The sides angled down and curved around. The ends were curved so it would stay on her head, even if she decided to do a flip. It was done but they would have to wait for it to dry overnight. Illasu went to the ground and sat on Rin's lap, holding the crown. He was tired from lifting icicles that were bigger than he was. Irvine was reclining as well and was actually falling asleep. Illasu kicked him awake and nodded her head for him to leave.

Irvine: Are you sure?

Illasu: Yeah, go ahead and turn off all the lights.

Irvine: All right, see ya guys later.

He got up and sauntered out of the room. He flicked all the switches off in the box. The room became dark except for the numerous beams from the ceiling. Illasu and Rin were sitting in the darkness. His silver hair shimmered in the light. Illasu lay her head on his heart and watched the sun jump off the ice. It was almost as if it was a dream, and she would be in it tomorrow. Rin was breathing very slowly and shallowly as if he was dying. Illasu looked at him. His face was hidden in the darkness but she sensed a smile. He put a hand to her face and kissed her. Illasu wasn't much for romantics but he was very good about it. He moved to a reclining position and she slid down. She climbed back up and put her arms around his neck. His skin was so pale and fair. He smiled brightly at her.

Illasu: You're too mushy...

Rin: But you like it, don't you?

Illasu: Yes, I do. Hmm, it's still bright outside but I'm tired.

Rin: Wanna go do something?

Illasu: Like what?

Rin: I know what we can do, c'mon.

He stood up and she remained in the chair. He stretched out a hand to her and pulled her up into him. She wrapped her arms around him tightly and Rin put his around her.

Illasu: Let's make a promise Rin. Let's promise that, no matter what, we'll always be there.

Rin: Forever and always...forever and always Illy.

He stood there and smiled. They were under the dome of windows and the sun brightened his face. He stretched out his arms, embracing the light. Illasu put her hand in his pocket and started walking so he would follow. He did and they walked to where ever Rin was off to. Illasu was to close her eyes. She heard him talk to Yugo but then he whispered something she couldn't make out. They laughed and started walking again. Illasu had to feel along walls and doors to hold them open. When she smelled the fresh air, she knew they were outside. She didn't know where but when she put her arms around Rin and he sat on something cushy, she knew.

Rin: NOT YET!

Illasu: OK! But I pretty much have the hint.

Rin: No you don't...trust me.

She heard the cycle start up and Rin put an arm around her stomach. She held onto that arm for a little bit, then she got brave. Lifting her arms like unfolding wings, she felt like she was flying again. She opened her eyes anyway. They were going pretty slow Rin said. Illasu looked at him. His eyes were so beautiful. She noticed they were not only silver but had a purple swirl, a deep purple. His eyes were only flecked with silver. She stared at them until Rin told her to look to her left. She did and saw where they were going. He turned and came onto the beach itself. It was turning into the afternoon. The sun was bloody red and setting slow. Rin stopped them bike to a hum then the slow waves were the only thing remaining. Rin leaned back and put his hands on the rear of the bike, looking out into the sunset. Illasu smiled at the beauty of it all. She fell back into him and sighed. A small tear fell down her face.

Rin: Illy, I have always wanted to share this with you. Since you showed up on our doorstep and would always watch the sunset but I knew you had never seen this. So I'm sharing it with you. I hope you don't think it's too mushy for you...Illy?

Tears were slowly rolling down her face. Tomorrow would be the happiest day of her life. She felt him take his hand across her cheek and wipe away her tears. She watched the last of the sunset go down below the ocean and felt Rin's soft lips upon the back of her neck. Illasu put a hand on his face and let him kiss her. She was in complete bliss. The breeze was very warm as it came over her. Rin's hair tickled her like it always did. Rin got up off the bike and they walked along the beach in their bare feet for awhile. Rin looked at his watch and saw it was almost 9. They kept walking along the beach until Illasu fell down. She tripped over a crab and Rin was there at her side. He had tried to save her the fall but they had both gone done, together. They were laughing now, harder than ever. Rin fell back and laid in the sand.

Illasu: You're getting sand in your hair! Rin!

Rin: I know! (pulls her down) Come here!

Illasu: AHH! Now I'm gonna have to repeat!

Rin: Huh?

Illasu: Wash, rinse, repeat-you know the on the backs of the shampoo bottles...

Rin: Yes, silly, I know...

Illasu: You're getting it out, not me!

Rin: Me? How?

Illasu: I don't know yet. (folds her arms)

Rin: When you think of it, let me know.

Illasu: I thought of it.

Rin: What...

Illasu climbed over him and kissed him. Man, she thought, I never would have done this a year ago. Rin braced himself up on his elbows and put an arm around her. Her shirt didn't cover her mid-drift and her skin was very soft to the touch. He ran his hand up and down her back. Illasu stopped and looked at him. He laid down again and she lay her head on him. He ran his hand over her back numerous times before she had fallen asleep from it. He sighed and thanked Him. It was truly a good day. He gathered her up, long legs and sleepy face, into his arms and they headed back to the Garden. Rin had to hold onto her again as they slowly made their way back. Yugo and Shiro were waiting for him. Yugo waved and saw Illasu was sleeping. Shiro jumped up and greeted Rin silently. She smiled at him and held the door open for him so he could carry her inside. Yugo and Shiro ambled along beside him all the way back to the dorms. Yugo opened the door and Shiro went to get Rin something to drink. Rin put Illasu in the bed and tucked her in. Shiro came back and sat down on the couch, handing him the glass. Rin gulped it down and looked at Illasu, sleeping soundly.

Yugo: You didn't ask her yet, did you?

Rin: No, I want to wait till tomorrow night like I said.

Shiro: Ask her what? May I ask...

Yugo: He wants...

Rin: I want to marry her.

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Woah. Wow...that's big. Hmm, 5 chapters to go. I get proposed to, Irvine gets killed possibly, and so on and so forth. Well, this is taking longer now that I have school. So it might be awhile till it's finished. Please!!!! KEEP READING!!! R&R IS LOVED! Ok, well, see you next chappy!