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been more than 26 episodes.
'thought' "dialogue"
Well here it is after a long wait Chapter 5 is up. I'm having some writer's block about where to go from here. I know where I want the story to end up but getting there is the problem. Anyway on with the chapter.
Part 5: The Wedding
When Van woke up he was surprised to see that Hitomi was gone. He was a little worried; it wasn't like Hitomi to just leave without saying something. As he walked down the hall he ran into Merle.
"Oh Lord Van I heard about what happened last night. How is Hitomi?"
"She's fine. Have you seen Hitomi?"
"I saw her going to the burial ground a little while ago."
Van smiled and walked to the shrine. As he approached he heard voices He knew one was Hitomi's but he couldn't figure out who the other person was.
"Oh he's grown so much. He's a loving king who always puts the welfare of his people over his own."
When Van reached the shrine he thought he was seeing things. Was his mind playing tricks on him? How could he be alive and talking to Hitomi?
"Brother?"
"Van it's good to see you again."
Folken walked over and locked Van in a huge bear hug. The two bursts out laughing and Van thought he would cry.
"But how is it possible that you're here?"
"Why don't you ask your fiancé"?
Van looked curiously at Hitomi and she smiled back at him.
"It's true. This is your wedding present. I know that you really wanted Folken to be here today so, I arranged a visit. He'll be here until our first child is born."
Van walked over to Hitomi and wrapped her in a loving embrace.
"Thank You"
"I hate to break this touching moment but don't you two have a wedding to get ready for?"
Van and Hitomi looked at each other and smiled. The trio walked back up to the castle filled with anticipation about the upcoming events of the day.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
The day that had taken over two years to arrive was finally here. Hitomi had just finished getting ready when she decided to check the silver box one more time. In side it was a gold ring on a matching chain. There was also a letter with it from Hitomi's mother.
Dear Hitomi,
I have enclosed an old family heirloom. This was you great-great- great grandfather's wedding ring. He gave it to his daughter your great- great grandmother Rika. Ever since then this ring has been passed from father to eldest daughter. I gave it to your father on our wedding day. Now he feels it's the right time to pass it on to you. I put it on a chain because I don't think your husband will be able to wear it on his finger. Congratulations!
Love, Mom
A single tear fell from Hitomi's eye. She had never been so happy In a little less than an hour she would be walking down the aisle to begin her new life with Van. She smiled and went back to doing some last minute primping.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Van being a guy was ready before Hitomi. He decided to go to the dungeon and talk to Allen. He wanted to know why someone who he trusted like a brother would betray him in such a heartless way.
When Van reached Allen's cell he could see Allen was blankly staring at the bars on his cell.
"Allen"
Allen looked up and saw Van in his wedding attire. A black silk shirt and pants with brown suede boots that went up to his kneecaps. A red cape flowed from the high collar on his shirt.
"Well if it isn't the boy king coming to pay a visit to my cell. How touching."
"You know why I'm here Allen. How could you? Hitomi trusted you and helped on more than one occasion. How could you betray her like that?"
"Because I was trying to take back what you stole from me. I knew that if I got Hitomi pregnant you'd turn away and marrying me would be her only option. But that bitch had to use her powers to get you and that damnation that's sitting outside the window." Van could feel the anger consuming him the way a fire does a forest. He would not stand for this. No one insults his wife! Especially to his face.
"Don't you ever call her that! She trusted you and stood by you and this is the thanks she gets! I've had it with you. Attempted murder of a royal is considered treason in my country, and there is only one punishment for that. Death! I am going to send word to Asturia of your crimes and see if they want me to spare you. If not Hitomi will decide your fate and blood is certainly in the cards Schezar."
"I don't want him executed Van"
Van and Allen turned to see Hitomi in her wedding dress. Merle had designed it just for Hitomi. The top was corset style with spaghetti straps and made of white satin. Her skirt had seven layers of tulle and her veil was merely a long piece of lace placed over her head with a tiara to keep in place.
"What do you mean Hitomi? This scum tried to rape you"
"I want him alive but locked away forever. I want him to see how happy we are together and suffer because of it"
All of Van's anger melted away when he looked into Hitomi's eyes. She walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his neck and he did the same around her waist pulling her closer to him.
"I've asked to gods every day what I did to possibly deserve you. Your so caring and beautiful. The mighty wing goddess herself would not be able to surpass your beauty."
"Uh Van newsflash, I am the wing goddess remember."
Van and Hitomi laughed before looking deeply into each other's eyes again. They leaned in closer to each other and kissed, obviously forgetting that Allen was there.
"Oh how touching. I'm on the verge of puking."
"Allen shut the"
Van was cut off by Hitomi slugging Allen in the face. He fell to the floor unconscious. She smiled and turned back to a somewhat startled Van. He laughed and kissed her again. When they broke the kiss Hitomi remembered what her mother had given her.
"I thought it was bad luck for me to see you before the wedding?"
"Screw fate. I've got something for you."
Hitomi took out the gold ring and handed it to Van.
"What is it?" "This wedding ring has been worn by 5 generations of men in my family. This was my great-great-great grandfather's wedding ring. He gave it to his daughter my great-great grandmother Rika. Ever since then this ring has been passed from father to eldest daughter. My mom gave it to my dad on their wedding day. Your suppose to wear it on your left ring finger but my mom figured that that was against Gaean custom so she put it on a chain for you."
"Thank you Hitomi. I'll treasure it forever"
They kissed again. Then Hitomi put the chain around Van's neck and smiled.
"I've got to go. The girls are waiting for me."
She gave Van a small peck on the cheek and left. He waited until she turned the corner and then he started up as well.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The wedding was going to start at any moment in the rose garden. At the end of the aisle was a large cherry tree where Van and Hitomi would be married. The five women stood under a large white tent waiting for the ceremony to begin.
"Okay Hitomi here is something new"
"Thank You Aries"
"My turn. Here is something borrowed"
"Millerna, how sweet."
"Finally, something blue. I picked them myself."
"That was very thoughtful of you Merle."
Aries had given Hitomi an emerald heart cut necklace. Millerna was letting Hitomi borrow her favorite pearl bracelet. Merle had picked Hitomi a beautiful bouquet of forget-me-nots. Suddenly Merle exclaimed.
"You don't have anything old"
"The crown on my head has been worn every fanelian bride on their wedding day since the monarchy began."
"Excuse me ladies but the wedding is starting."
The women squealed with excitement and held each other in a group hug. Merle and Hitomi waited for the music to begin. Merle had been chosen as Merle's maid of honor (A/N: You probably thought it would be Millerna). Folken had two roles in this wedding. He would give Hitomi away and serve as Van's best man.
The orchestra began to play and Hitomi, Merle and Folken walked to the beginning of the aisle. Merle started down with a grin on her face. Her dress was made of pink satin. The dress was tight at the top and then fanned out at the waist. The dress had bell sleeves made of matching pink lace. Her hair was pinned back and a giant pink rose was placed behind her right ear. She carried a bouquet of pink long stemmed lilies.
"You ready?"
Hitomi nodded and took Folken's arm and he helped pull her veil down. He thought that she looked radiant. As Merle reached the altar the orchestra stopped and checked to see that Hitomi was ready. They began the bridal march and everyone stood and turned towards the aisle, all of them gasping as the saw Hitomi. It took a little while for Folken and Hitomi to reach the altar because practically all of Gaea had been invited. Everyone wanted to see the seer of the mystic moon and the dragon of Gaea get married.
Van stepped forward as the pair approached. Folken kissed Hitomi on the cheek and placed Hitomi's right hand in Van's. The couple walked up to the priest and he gestured for the guests to sit.
"King Van and Princess Hitomi have come forth to join their lives forever. This is a choice that should not be made lightly so if any here can show just cause why these two should not be married speak or remain silent forever."
The crowd remained silent, Van and Hitomi looked only at each other.
"Now the bride and groom will declare their love to each other."
"Van, when I first met you I thought you were the most pig-headed snob I'd ever met, but even though we had our differences you always looked out for me. As time went on you became one of my closest friends. When times were hard you were right there trying to make it better. That's why I love you. You'll always go out of your way to help someone in need. So I pledge here and now that I will love you forever and always."
Van laughed when Hitomi called him a snob. She always knew how to calm him. Even in the most stressful of situations. The priest turned to Van and gestured for him to say his vows.
"Hitomi when you and I started out we had our differences. You thought I was a snob, and I thought you were a strange little girl. As time went on you started to show me what a wonderful women you are. You saved my life dozens of times, even though I had been treating you like dirt. You still went out of your way to be there for me. You showed me how to be a good king and more importantly how to love. You have a heart of gold and I love you for it. So I pledge to you, with all these people bearing witness that I will spend the rest of my days loving and protecting you."
Hitomi felt her eyes swell with tears as Van finished. She loved him so much. The rest of the ceremony went by in a blur until the priest declared.
"By the powers vested in me by the eternal God Dende (A/N: shout out to DBZ fans), I know pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." Van gazed into Hitomi's eyes, she was so beautiful. He leaned down and kissed her. They poured out all the love they felt for each other through the small opening connecting them. Everyone stood and cheered. However, in the background a cloaked figure watched and an evil smile crossed her face.
"Excellent. Soon the fun will begin and all the cards will be put on the table."
Folken turned with fear etched on his face. He could sense her presence nearby. When he looked for her she had already disappeared. He turned to his brother and new sister-in-law with sad eyes. How long would their happiness last? He knew that the shadow of war would soon cast it's shadow over the happy couple once again.
Well there you have it. Sorry it took so long to update. This was the last of the very fluffy chapters. Now the actions going to start. Hopefully I'll have the next chapter up by the 20th. Please review with feedback, I'd like to know where all of you want the story to go. If I really like what you say I'll put it in the story and give you credit for it.
'thought' "dialogue"
Well here it is after a long wait Chapter 5 is up. I'm having some writer's block about where to go from here. I know where I want the story to end up but getting there is the problem. Anyway on with the chapter.
Part 5: The Wedding
When Van woke up he was surprised to see that Hitomi was gone. He was a little worried; it wasn't like Hitomi to just leave without saying something. As he walked down the hall he ran into Merle.
"Oh Lord Van I heard about what happened last night. How is Hitomi?"
"She's fine. Have you seen Hitomi?"
"I saw her going to the burial ground a little while ago."
Van smiled and walked to the shrine. As he approached he heard voices He knew one was Hitomi's but he couldn't figure out who the other person was.
"Oh he's grown so much. He's a loving king who always puts the welfare of his people over his own."
When Van reached the shrine he thought he was seeing things. Was his mind playing tricks on him? How could he be alive and talking to Hitomi?
"Brother?"
"Van it's good to see you again."
Folken walked over and locked Van in a huge bear hug. The two bursts out laughing and Van thought he would cry.
"But how is it possible that you're here?"
"Why don't you ask your fiancé"?
Van looked curiously at Hitomi and she smiled back at him.
"It's true. This is your wedding present. I know that you really wanted Folken to be here today so, I arranged a visit. He'll be here until our first child is born."
Van walked over to Hitomi and wrapped her in a loving embrace.
"Thank You"
"I hate to break this touching moment but don't you two have a wedding to get ready for?"
Van and Hitomi looked at each other and smiled. The trio walked back up to the castle filled with anticipation about the upcoming events of the day.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
The day that had taken over two years to arrive was finally here. Hitomi had just finished getting ready when she decided to check the silver box one more time. In side it was a gold ring on a matching chain. There was also a letter with it from Hitomi's mother.
Dear Hitomi,
I have enclosed an old family heirloom. This was you great-great- great grandfather's wedding ring. He gave it to his daughter your great- great grandmother Rika. Ever since then this ring has been passed from father to eldest daughter. I gave it to your father on our wedding day. Now he feels it's the right time to pass it on to you. I put it on a chain because I don't think your husband will be able to wear it on his finger. Congratulations!
Love, Mom
A single tear fell from Hitomi's eye. She had never been so happy In a little less than an hour she would be walking down the aisle to begin her new life with Van. She smiled and went back to doing some last minute primping.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Van being a guy was ready before Hitomi. He decided to go to the dungeon and talk to Allen. He wanted to know why someone who he trusted like a brother would betray him in such a heartless way.
When Van reached Allen's cell he could see Allen was blankly staring at the bars on his cell.
"Allen"
Allen looked up and saw Van in his wedding attire. A black silk shirt and pants with brown suede boots that went up to his kneecaps. A red cape flowed from the high collar on his shirt.
"Well if it isn't the boy king coming to pay a visit to my cell. How touching."
"You know why I'm here Allen. How could you? Hitomi trusted you and helped on more than one occasion. How could you betray her like that?"
"Because I was trying to take back what you stole from me. I knew that if I got Hitomi pregnant you'd turn away and marrying me would be her only option. But that bitch had to use her powers to get you and that damnation that's sitting outside the window." Van could feel the anger consuming him the way a fire does a forest. He would not stand for this. No one insults his wife! Especially to his face.
"Don't you ever call her that! She trusted you and stood by you and this is the thanks she gets! I've had it with you. Attempted murder of a royal is considered treason in my country, and there is only one punishment for that. Death! I am going to send word to Asturia of your crimes and see if they want me to spare you. If not Hitomi will decide your fate and blood is certainly in the cards Schezar."
"I don't want him executed Van"
Van and Allen turned to see Hitomi in her wedding dress. Merle had designed it just for Hitomi. The top was corset style with spaghetti straps and made of white satin. Her skirt had seven layers of tulle and her veil was merely a long piece of lace placed over her head with a tiara to keep in place.
"What do you mean Hitomi? This scum tried to rape you"
"I want him alive but locked away forever. I want him to see how happy we are together and suffer because of it"
All of Van's anger melted away when he looked into Hitomi's eyes. She walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his neck and he did the same around her waist pulling her closer to him.
"I've asked to gods every day what I did to possibly deserve you. Your so caring and beautiful. The mighty wing goddess herself would not be able to surpass your beauty."
"Uh Van newsflash, I am the wing goddess remember."
Van and Hitomi laughed before looking deeply into each other's eyes again. They leaned in closer to each other and kissed, obviously forgetting that Allen was there.
"Oh how touching. I'm on the verge of puking."
"Allen shut the"
Van was cut off by Hitomi slugging Allen in the face. He fell to the floor unconscious. She smiled and turned back to a somewhat startled Van. He laughed and kissed her again. When they broke the kiss Hitomi remembered what her mother had given her.
"I thought it was bad luck for me to see you before the wedding?"
"Screw fate. I've got something for you."
Hitomi took out the gold ring and handed it to Van.
"What is it?" "This wedding ring has been worn by 5 generations of men in my family. This was my great-great-great grandfather's wedding ring. He gave it to his daughter my great-great grandmother Rika. Ever since then this ring has been passed from father to eldest daughter. My mom gave it to my dad on their wedding day. Your suppose to wear it on your left ring finger but my mom figured that that was against Gaean custom so she put it on a chain for you."
"Thank you Hitomi. I'll treasure it forever"
They kissed again. Then Hitomi put the chain around Van's neck and smiled.
"I've got to go. The girls are waiting for me."
She gave Van a small peck on the cheek and left. He waited until she turned the corner and then he started up as well.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The wedding was going to start at any moment in the rose garden. At the end of the aisle was a large cherry tree where Van and Hitomi would be married. The five women stood under a large white tent waiting for the ceremony to begin.
"Okay Hitomi here is something new"
"Thank You Aries"
"My turn. Here is something borrowed"
"Millerna, how sweet."
"Finally, something blue. I picked them myself."
"That was very thoughtful of you Merle."
Aries had given Hitomi an emerald heart cut necklace. Millerna was letting Hitomi borrow her favorite pearl bracelet. Merle had picked Hitomi a beautiful bouquet of forget-me-nots. Suddenly Merle exclaimed.
"You don't have anything old"
"The crown on my head has been worn every fanelian bride on their wedding day since the monarchy began."
"Excuse me ladies but the wedding is starting."
The women squealed with excitement and held each other in a group hug. Merle and Hitomi waited for the music to begin. Merle had been chosen as Merle's maid of honor (A/N: You probably thought it would be Millerna). Folken had two roles in this wedding. He would give Hitomi away and serve as Van's best man.
The orchestra began to play and Hitomi, Merle and Folken walked to the beginning of the aisle. Merle started down with a grin on her face. Her dress was made of pink satin. The dress was tight at the top and then fanned out at the waist. The dress had bell sleeves made of matching pink lace. Her hair was pinned back and a giant pink rose was placed behind her right ear. She carried a bouquet of pink long stemmed lilies.
"You ready?"
Hitomi nodded and took Folken's arm and he helped pull her veil down. He thought that she looked radiant. As Merle reached the altar the orchestra stopped and checked to see that Hitomi was ready. They began the bridal march and everyone stood and turned towards the aisle, all of them gasping as the saw Hitomi. It took a little while for Folken and Hitomi to reach the altar because practically all of Gaea had been invited. Everyone wanted to see the seer of the mystic moon and the dragon of Gaea get married.
Van stepped forward as the pair approached. Folken kissed Hitomi on the cheek and placed Hitomi's right hand in Van's. The couple walked up to the priest and he gestured for the guests to sit.
"King Van and Princess Hitomi have come forth to join their lives forever. This is a choice that should not be made lightly so if any here can show just cause why these two should not be married speak or remain silent forever."
The crowd remained silent, Van and Hitomi looked only at each other.
"Now the bride and groom will declare their love to each other."
"Van, when I first met you I thought you were the most pig-headed snob I'd ever met, but even though we had our differences you always looked out for me. As time went on you became one of my closest friends. When times were hard you were right there trying to make it better. That's why I love you. You'll always go out of your way to help someone in need. So I pledge here and now that I will love you forever and always."
Van laughed when Hitomi called him a snob. She always knew how to calm him. Even in the most stressful of situations. The priest turned to Van and gestured for him to say his vows.
"Hitomi when you and I started out we had our differences. You thought I was a snob, and I thought you were a strange little girl. As time went on you started to show me what a wonderful women you are. You saved my life dozens of times, even though I had been treating you like dirt. You still went out of your way to be there for me. You showed me how to be a good king and more importantly how to love. You have a heart of gold and I love you for it. So I pledge to you, with all these people bearing witness that I will spend the rest of my days loving and protecting you."
Hitomi felt her eyes swell with tears as Van finished. She loved him so much. The rest of the ceremony went by in a blur until the priest declared.
"By the powers vested in me by the eternal God Dende (A/N: shout out to DBZ fans), I know pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." Van gazed into Hitomi's eyes, she was so beautiful. He leaned down and kissed her. They poured out all the love they felt for each other through the small opening connecting them. Everyone stood and cheered. However, in the background a cloaked figure watched and an evil smile crossed her face.
"Excellent. Soon the fun will begin and all the cards will be put on the table."
Folken turned with fear etched on his face. He could sense her presence nearby. When he looked for her she had already disappeared. He turned to his brother and new sister-in-law with sad eyes. How long would their happiness last? He knew that the shadow of war would soon cast it's shadow over the happy couple once again.
Well there you have it. Sorry it took so long to update. This was the last of the very fluffy chapters. Now the actions going to start. Hopefully I'll have the next chapter up by the 20th. Please review with feedback, I'd like to know where all of you want the story to go. If I really like what you say I'll put it in the story and give you credit for it.