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haven't found time to write *dodges flying vegetable* Sorry!! But it's a
long awaited chap, please enjoy! *falls over as tomato hits square in face*
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In Disguise
Chapter 7
Van strolled aimlessly through the grant Asturian market. It had been quite some time now that he had left Hitomi alone at the beach.
And he felt guilty.
He shouldn't have left her alone. Moreover, she wanted to tell him something really important he was sure. But if he had stayed and Allen would have recognized him, his days at the farm would have been over and Hitomi would have known of his heritage.
He cursed Allen, why did he have to come right at that moment? He always seemed to show up at the least propitious times!
Lost, Van kept walking on until he heard a call.
"Hey Van, what are you doing here, where is Hitomi?" Gaddes came walking up to him.
"Hitomi is at the beach . I think."
Gaddes raised a surprised brow. "Didn't you two walk together? What happened? Did you have a fight?"
"No, no! I hope that we won't have one later."
"What happened then?"
"I just went away."
" You did what? Why?" Gaddes pressed.
"Gaddes, could you please stop asking, I can't tell you."
Gaddes shrugged his shoulders, "Whatever you want ." They slowly walked down the busy streets, Gaddes was the first to speak again: "Tell me . what do you think about her?"
"Who? What do you mean?" Van asked confused.
Gaddes rolled his eyes. "I mean what do feel for Hitomi?"
"I-I like her." Van stuttered, a blush creeping up his cheeks.
Gaddes grinned. "No reason for blushing, Vannie boy. So . you just like her . nothing . more? Because you look at her this way . you know."
Van was blushing even more. "I-I, err, it's possible that I ., err,.."
Gaddes watched the embarrassment in amusement.
Van growled at Gaddes' smiling face, "That means that I don't know what I feel for her, besides why do you ask, it's none of your business!" Van crossed his arms over his chest, still growling.
Gaddes chuckled at Van's sudden outburst, "You know, normally I wouldn't interfere in other people's business, but with you two it's different. I mean if nobody would help you and Hitomi, you wouldn't realise your feelings in hundreds of years. Everybody can see that you two are in love, but you are just too stubborn to admit it, or too shy to tell the other one."
Van just stood there his mouth wide open, he couldn't say a word. Gaddes had really taken him by surprise, he never thought Gaddes would tell him that!
Was it true?
Him being in love with Hitomi? Hitomi being in love with him? Too stubborn to admit? Was that really true? And still, what was it Gaddes's business?
It was true that he felt something for Hitomi, but was it really love? He kept asking himself this question a thousand times a day and he couldn't find an answer!
"Van, don't think so much! You just have to admit it, you are in love! The way you look at her and your eyes brighten when she comes into the room. Don't deny it!"
A rosy hue crept up Van's face again, but he didn't pay attention to it.
Was he really too stubborn to admit his love for her?
Unfortunately he wasn't able to ponder more about that important matter, cause a loud deep voice disturbed him.
"Ah, you are already here? I never thought that you would be so punctual. That is really good, but where is my daughter and Kio?" Charriu came up to them a satisfied grin on his face. His son at one hand and a robe with a big white, black cow in the other. "That's a great animal! She is from one of the finest farms in Asturia, she will do us good! I have bought more things, but we have to get them from this merchant. So where are Hitomi and Kio, can't they for once be punctual" Mr. Kanzaki always was a very impatient man.
But for his and Kio's and Hitomi's sake, they came walking down the street to their meeting point. Kio was walking behind Hitomi with a heap of books in his arms, Hitomi before him with almost as many books in her arms.
They finally reached the others, Kio moaned with exhaustion and shoved the books over to Van. Mr. Kanzaki looked at the books a frown forming on his forehead. " Again so many books, when do you want to read them all? You have to do more all day than reading! Sometimes I think you read too much!"
Hitomi rolled her eyes, " I don't think that one can ever read too much, I really learn much with all these books and don't worry I won't forget my duties!"
The frown on Charriu's face didn't leave, but he dropped the matter, it was useless to discuss this issue any further. He just sighed and told everyone to go to the cart.
The whole way Hitomi didn't speak or look at Van, she just sat there , looking out at the countryside with a sad expression on her face.
****
It had been four days now since they had travelled to Asturia and Hitomi didn't speak a word with Van. She avoided him as much as possible. And at the farm she only sat outside reading her books or doing her work. Hitomi's expression was always sad or thoughtful.
Van sighed, he had been lying in bed now for so many hours awake, just thinking of Hitomi and what he had done wrong. He knew that she was mad at him for leaving her alone at the beach, and he could understand her, but that couldn't be the only reason, could it? She couldn't be mad only because of this little mistake, there had to be more, but what?!
He wanted to be near her again, to hear her laugh, to talk to her, to hold her in his arms.
Van sighed again, he couldn't stand seeing her this way, sad and joyless.
He would do something against it! The first thing he would do tomorrow would be thinking of some nice, romantic way to apologise and to make her happy again.
He didn't want to see her sad another day, he didn't want to be without her another day!
A smile formed on his handsome face.
Yes, tomorrow will definitely be a great day. He slowly began to drift into the sweet land of dreams.
****
Hitomi was sitting in one of the countless grasslands that surrounded her home, enjoying the first sunbeams of the day. She lay down on the slightly wet grass.
It smelled like him .
Sighing Hitomi closed her eyes, it was useless! She couldn't get him out of her mind! She had tried to avoid him and convince herself that it was only an unimportant crush that she felt for Van, but it didn't work. She was hopelessly in love with the handsome Draconian, who probably just thought as a friend of her.
'Great, just great! It's the first time I love somebody like this and he runs away when I want to tell him !', Hitomi thought bitterly.
Suddenly a shadow blocked the sun from her face and she opened her green eyes again. The person who towered over her was surrounded by light, so she wasn't able to see it clearly.
Suddenly her eyes widened and she jumped up.
"Oh, Van, err, how are you?" It was just now that she noticed the (black?) horse behind him, that was saddled and with a big bag hanging on one side. Curious she asked: "Are you going to ride out? "
The smile on Van's face widened, "I want to apologise for my rude behaviour in Asturia. I'm really sorry that I just ran off like that and I hope that you can forgive me, so I planned a special day for you." Hopefully he looked into her eyes. "So, will you come with me?"
A smile formed on her lips, "I'd love to.
****
The sun was at it's highest point now, shining down on the couple. They had been riding through the many fields and woods near the Fanelian border. Hitomi was sitting in front of Van looking over a wide meadow.
"Van, could we take a little break? I'm a little hungry."
"As you wish." He jumped down from his horse and loosened the large bag.
"Hope you like it", he spread a large blanket on the grass and took some food out of the bag.
"Please take a seat, my lady."
Hitomi had to giggle as he bowed before her and took her to the blanket.
"Thank you very much, Sir." She said in the same tone he had used.
Van took out a plate and filled it with food, "Here you are."
Hitomi took it away from Van and bit sceptically into a green pastry, her face lightened, "Did you make it yourself, it's delicious!" She immediately shoved the whole pastry into her mouth.
"Err, sure."
Hitomi raised an eyebrow, "Really, then tell me what you put in them."
Van blushed, "Err, yes I put, err, what do you call them .," He looked at Hitomi's amused face and surrendered, "Ok, Ok, Fujiko cooked all this, I tried but I'm useless in the kitchen."
Hitomi laughed out loud, "I would have loved to see you cooking!" She saw Van growling, "But it doesn't matter, the food is really good and I have to thank you for this wonderful day."
"I'm glad you like it, by the way, what did you want to tell me on the beach? Now I will be listening."
Hitomi coughed because of the fruit she was just eating, "Err, it wasn't very important, just forget it!"
"But it looked like it was important, you were very nervous."
Hitomi waved him of, "The day I didn't feel very well, that's why I looked so nervous. Don't bother ,it wasn't important. Have you tried the orange thing there, it's really good, you should try it." Quickly she shoved one of the things in her mouth.
Van didn't buy her a word, but if she didn't want tell him, it was Ok with him. He didn't want to force her to do something.
He too gripped one of the orange things and admired Fujiko's cooking abilities.
****
The first stars began to cover the sky, the twin moons and the setting sun were to be seen in the sky.
Van and Hitomi stood together at the crystal lake taking in the gorgeous view. Neither of them spoke, they thought about the day they had spent together and a smile crept up on both their faces.
"Hitomi, would you like to go swimming?"
Hitomi looked at Van inquisitively: "Are you serious?"
Van nodded.
"Err, it's a little cold, don't you think? Besides we have no clothes to change here."
Van mischievously grinned at her, "Coward!" With that he quickly pushed Hitomi into the lake.
Snorting she came up and glared at a laughing Van. "What was that for?"
"I'm sorry, but I couldn't help it! Your face, it's priceless!" He still kept on laughing. Hitomi wasn't very amused, a growl escaped her mouth.
"Turn around so that I can come out, pervert! I shouldn't have put on this blouse."
Without protesting Van turned around chuckling to himself. Smirking Hitomi walked up behind Van, quickly she gripped him from behind and pulled him with her into the water.
This time it was Van's turn to come up snorting. Before he could say something Hitomi giggled: "You didn't think I would let you get away with that without revenge, besides I thought you needed a bath, I mean the whole day on a horse, the sun burning down on you ."
A large splash hit Hitomi's face. She narrowed her eyes at Van: "You . you'll get that back!" She began to splash as much water into Van's direction as possible. Unfortunately she stopped and now it was Van's turn. Hitomi quickly turned around and tried to avoid the water splashing into her face.
Suddenly the water stopped hitting against her back and two strong arms wrapped around her waist. Hitomi blushed when he turned her around, but she staid in his embrace.
Water was dripping from both of their faces and their clothes stuck to their bodies. Hitomi's lips trembled lightly, she didn't know if it was because of the cold or because of Van's closeness.
Van reached up to her face and gently trailed his thumb over her soft lips, she slowly closed her eyes and whispered: "Van, I need to tell you something, I-I ."
"Shh" He put a finger on her lips. "You know Hitomi, you are beautiful."
Blushing she opened her eyes, "I-I don't ." Van silenced her again, but this time he didn't put his finger on her lips.
He had captured her lips with his.
Her eyes widened, but soon she responded to his kisses. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing her body more passionately against his.
He tightened his hold on her and tenderly trailed his tongue over her lips, she melted when he slipped his tongue into her mouth.
Heat was rising in both of their bodies, it was like electricity running through them. It felt like thousands of butterflies flying in their stomachs. Hitomi buried her fingers in his silky hair and he ran his hand up and down her slender waist. They fitted so perfectly together, it was as if they were meant for each other.
After what seemed like an eternity their lips slowly parted, their breath was heavy. They looked into each other's eyes, losing themselves in the depth.
Hitomi reached up and removed a wet lock, which had fallen over his crimson eye.
"I-I love you."
The words came out so easily, she didn't need to convince herself for hours to tell him, they just came out. The words came from deep in her heart, she loved him, more than she ever thought she could love.
He smiled at her, she loved him! He felt like bursting with joy when he saw the love in her eyes, the love for him! He leaned down a bit more again.
"I love you too, Hitomi, more than anything."
A gorgeous smile appeared on her face, joyful she jumped up and kissed Van passionately.
As they broke apart again Hitomi shyly asked: "Would you show me your wings again . and maybe fly with me?" Hopefully she looked up into his eyes.
"Of course." How could he refuse her wishes?
He unbuttoned his totally wet shirt, Hitomi blushed at the sight of his tanned, muscular chest. Van, who saw her looks, a grin appeared on his face, but soon it faded and he concentrated hard.
Suddenly his pearly white wings came out of his back again.
Hitomi gaped at him, he was so gorgeous! She had seen him before with his wings, but at that time she hadn't notice that he looked so adorable. She had been too scared, but now she couldn't take her eyes off him.
The grin on Van's face came up again. "I'm glad you like what you are seeing."
Hitomi blushed deeply and tried to look into another direction. But Van came up to her again and scooped her up in his arms, "I thought you wanted to fly, didn't you?"
She wrapped her arms around his neck and nuzzled her head against his cheek, nodding.
Van began to beat his mighty wings, creating little disturbances on the water and with a last jump he leaped up into the sky.
Hitomi looked down on world getting slowly smaller beneath her. Lost in the beautiful view, she tenderly caressed Van's neck.
Van sweetly kissed her on her lips, "Do you feel cold?"
She giggled, "No, it's just fine."
To be honest, it was cold with her wet clothes, but she didn't care. She was with the man she loved surrounded by a beautiful, romantic landscape. What could she want more?
She was happy, really happy and so was Van.
****
"Larian! Stop eating so fast! It's disgusting!" Merle bellowed.
"I'm sorry, Merle, but your strawberry tartlets are so delicious", he greedily stuffed another tartlet into his mouth, "Thank you again."
Merle turned up her nose, "Enjoy it, it was the first and last time I baked you these cakes."
"Oh Merle, why is Van the only one who is allowed to enjoy these wonderful, fabulous cakes, made by such a beautiful woman?" Larian asked with a charming smile.
Grunting Merle turned around, with a blush on her face, "You don't know how to cherish my baking!"
"Oh I know how, would you like to have a kiss? I'm very grateful for your gift."
Merle's blush became the colour of an overripe apple, "Larian! Where did you get this idea, why would I want a kiss from you!?"
Larian stood up, smiling, "Because you really, really like me, I know."
Merle backed up a bit, "How dare you! You know nothing!"
The smirk on Larian's face didn't vanish, "We have known each other for such a long time now, I can tell, besides", his voice softened as he cupped her chin with his fingers, "I really, really like you too."
Merle didn't move a bit, feeling his hot breath on her lips, "What do you mean by really, really like, maybe, just maybe, I could feel the same."
She began to melt under his gaze, why was he so damn cute and self -confident? She longingly closed her eyes.
Larian leaned down a bit more, he had tamed the obstinate kitten. Although his relaxed and cool exterior didn't show it, inside his heart beat wildly in his chest and heat was slowly rising.
This time Merle came up, they were only inches away from their first kiss.
Bang!
The kitchen door swung open and a heavily panting boy ran in. Blushing at the sight before him the youth stuttered, "Err, I. I'm sorry to, err, disturb you . but the other advisors want to see you Sir Larian and you Lady Merle." The boy looked inhibited on the floor.
Merle parted from Larian as fast as lightning, feeling very embarrassed she stuttered, "Th-thank you, you can go now."
The boy stormed out of the room, followed by Merle.
Larian hung his head low and sighed, "So close, but there is no other way but to try again." He won't give up, never! He loved her and he was sure she loved him.
*
Larian was the last to enter the meeting room. All seats were taken except for the grand throne at the head of the oak table, reserved for the king, and a seat on the right side of the table reserved for him, next to Merle.
One of the elder advisors, a weedy man with a raspy voice, watched Larian take his seat with impatience, "Now that Sir Larian finally honours us with his presence, we can begin our meeting."
Another well-fed man continued, "We called this meeting, because we have very good news concerning our King. Finally we caught the assassin, who tried to kill our beloved King, he was one of the members of the raiders, who assaulted some of our villages. We found out that the father of this man was in prison, he believed that it was the King's fault, that's why he wanted to take revenge. Moreover, the raiders finally left Fanelia, we don't know where they are going, but we sent a warning to our neighbouring countries. All this means that our King Van Salanza de Fanel can come back again."
Nods of approval and clapping filled the room, everyone was glad that their King would soon come to Fanelia again and they were positive he was glad too.
Larian stood up and silenced the group, "So you think that it's really safe for the King to come back?"
The man, who had brought the news stood up again, "Yes it is."
"Good, tomorrow we will send a servant to the Kanzaki farm, to escort the King here." Everyone nodded satisfied about the happy news and the shortness of the meeting.
So now it was settled, the King of Fanelia would have to leave the farm and come back to his kingdom again.
****
The sun was rising again, slowly the sunbeams crept their way over fields, woods, and hills, drove away the shadow of the night.
Van and Hitomi leaned against a big tree trunk, or better Van leaned against the trunk, Hitomi leaning against Van's chest. His arms protectively wrapped around her waist, his wings giving them both warmth.
They had flown to a nearby elevation that night, watching the starry night sky, just being together. Hitomi soon had fallen asleep in Van's arms and so they had stayed the whole night.
Tired Hitomi opened her eyes and stretched her sore muscles. Stifling a yawn she looked up to Van, who watched her with loving eyes.
"Slept well my love?"
"Mhmmm", was her only response as she snuggled more against his chest.
A cosy silence enveloped them again for some time, the only sounds were caused by the wind ruffling the trees.
"Van, you know, the feather you gave me, I put it on a chain, so I always have it with me . and I wanted to give you something too." She reached behind her neck and unclasped her tear shaped pendant. Van raised a curious brow.
"I want you to have this, my mother gave it to me and she got it from her mother. It's a sign of my love for you."
He looked at the sparkling red stone and then into Hitomi's eyes, which held a spark of uncertainty in them. Van smiled and kissed her gently, "Thank you."
A beaming smile appeared on her face and she clasped the pendant around his neck, admiring his attire.
He looked stunning with his outstretched wings, a bare chest and the red pendant around his neck.
She let out a happy sigh, how she loved him and he loved her!
Throwing her arms around his neck they passionately kissed. They soon had to get back to the farm, but now she wanted to enjoy their time together.
****
On the night Hitomi and Van had avowed their love for each other an unpleasant guest arrived at the Kanzaki farm.
Again a noble carriage arrived at the farm and it was no other than the knight Caeli, Allen Shezar. Careful not to step into a mud puddle, he walked up to the wooden door and knocked loudly.
He waited impatiently for someone to open the door, after his second knocking Mr. Kanzaki opened the door yawning. "Allen, what do you want?" he asked rather harshly.
"I want to know your answer, it's high time!"
You could see from the look of Mr. Kanzaki's face that he wasn't very happy to hear that. "Why at this time of night?"
"As I said, it's time. Don't you want to let me inside your home?"
Charriu grunted, but let Allen in. They took a seat in the kitchen.
"So?" Allen asked.
"You know that it's not common and I wouldn't have decided this but I want to give her the best. I'm sure that she will be happy and will have the best possibilities. I, Charriu Kanzaki, give you the permission to marry my daughter Hitomi."
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A/N: Hope you liked the chapter and there was enough fluff to make up the long wait. Please tell me what you think, it's so important for me and the story!
By the way, I'll start a new fanfic, it will be V/H romance, action adventure. Please check it out, would be really happy! ^_^ Till then,
Little fairy
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In Disguise
Chapter 7
Van strolled aimlessly through the grant Asturian market. It had been quite some time now that he had left Hitomi alone at the beach.
And he felt guilty.
He shouldn't have left her alone. Moreover, she wanted to tell him something really important he was sure. But if he had stayed and Allen would have recognized him, his days at the farm would have been over and Hitomi would have known of his heritage.
He cursed Allen, why did he have to come right at that moment? He always seemed to show up at the least propitious times!
Lost, Van kept walking on until he heard a call.
"Hey Van, what are you doing here, where is Hitomi?" Gaddes came walking up to him.
"Hitomi is at the beach . I think."
Gaddes raised a surprised brow. "Didn't you two walk together? What happened? Did you have a fight?"
"No, no! I hope that we won't have one later."
"What happened then?"
"I just went away."
" You did what? Why?" Gaddes pressed.
"Gaddes, could you please stop asking, I can't tell you."
Gaddes shrugged his shoulders, "Whatever you want ." They slowly walked down the busy streets, Gaddes was the first to speak again: "Tell me . what do you think about her?"
"Who? What do you mean?" Van asked confused.
Gaddes rolled his eyes. "I mean what do feel for Hitomi?"
"I-I like her." Van stuttered, a blush creeping up his cheeks.
Gaddes grinned. "No reason for blushing, Vannie boy. So . you just like her . nothing . more? Because you look at her this way . you know."
Van was blushing even more. "I-I, err, it's possible that I ., err,.."
Gaddes watched the embarrassment in amusement.
Van growled at Gaddes' smiling face, "That means that I don't know what I feel for her, besides why do you ask, it's none of your business!" Van crossed his arms over his chest, still growling.
Gaddes chuckled at Van's sudden outburst, "You know, normally I wouldn't interfere in other people's business, but with you two it's different. I mean if nobody would help you and Hitomi, you wouldn't realise your feelings in hundreds of years. Everybody can see that you two are in love, but you are just too stubborn to admit it, or too shy to tell the other one."
Van just stood there his mouth wide open, he couldn't say a word. Gaddes had really taken him by surprise, he never thought Gaddes would tell him that!
Was it true?
Him being in love with Hitomi? Hitomi being in love with him? Too stubborn to admit? Was that really true? And still, what was it Gaddes's business?
It was true that he felt something for Hitomi, but was it really love? He kept asking himself this question a thousand times a day and he couldn't find an answer!
"Van, don't think so much! You just have to admit it, you are in love! The way you look at her and your eyes brighten when she comes into the room. Don't deny it!"
A rosy hue crept up Van's face again, but he didn't pay attention to it.
Was he really too stubborn to admit his love for her?
Unfortunately he wasn't able to ponder more about that important matter, cause a loud deep voice disturbed him.
"Ah, you are already here? I never thought that you would be so punctual. That is really good, but where is my daughter and Kio?" Charriu came up to them a satisfied grin on his face. His son at one hand and a robe with a big white, black cow in the other. "That's a great animal! She is from one of the finest farms in Asturia, she will do us good! I have bought more things, but we have to get them from this merchant. So where are Hitomi and Kio, can't they for once be punctual" Mr. Kanzaki always was a very impatient man.
But for his and Kio's and Hitomi's sake, they came walking down the street to their meeting point. Kio was walking behind Hitomi with a heap of books in his arms, Hitomi before him with almost as many books in her arms.
They finally reached the others, Kio moaned with exhaustion and shoved the books over to Van. Mr. Kanzaki looked at the books a frown forming on his forehead. " Again so many books, when do you want to read them all? You have to do more all day than reading! Sometimes I think you read too much!"
Hitomi rolled her eyes, " I don't think that one can ever read too much, I really learn much with all these books and don't worry I won't forget my duties!"
The frown on Charriu's face didn't leave, but he dropped the matter, it was useless to discuss this issue any further. He just sighed and told everyone to go to the cart.
The whole way Hitomi didn't speak or look at Van, she just sat there , looking out at the countryside with a sad expression on her face.
****
It had been four days now since they had travelled to Asturia and Hitomi didn't speak a word with Van. She avoided him as much as possible. And at the farm she only sat outside reading her books or doing her work. Hitomi's expression was always sad or thoughtful.
Van sighed, he had been lying in bed now for so many hours awake, just thinking of Hitomi and what he had done wrong. He knew that she was mad at him for leaving her alone at the beach, and he could understand her, but that couldn't be the only reason, could it? She couldn't be mad only because of this little mistake, there had to be more, but what?!
He wanted to be near her again, to hear her laugh, to talk to her, to hold her in his arms.
Van sighed again, he couldn't stand seeing her this way, sad and joyless.
He would do something against it! The first thing he would do tomorrow would be thinking of some nice, romantic way to apologise and to make her happy again.
He didn't want to see her sad another day, he didn't want to be without her another day!
A smile formed on his handsome face.
Yes, tomorrow will definitely be a great day. He slowly began to drift into the sweet land of dreams.
****
Hitomi was sitting in one of the countless grasslands that surrounded her home, enjoying the first sunbeams of the day. She lay down on the slightly wet grass.
It smelled like him .
Sighing Hitomi closed her eyes, it was useless! She couldn't get him out of her mind! She had tried to avoid him and convince herself that it was only an unimportant crush that she felt for Van, but it didn't work. She was hopelessly in love with the handsome Draconian, who probably just thought as a friend of her.
'Great, just great! It's the first time I love somebody like this and he runs away when I want to tell him !', Hitomi thought bitterly.
Suddenly a shadow blocked the sun from her face and she opened her green eyes again. The person who towered over her was surrounded by light, so she wasn't able to see it clearly.
Suddenly her eyes widened and she jumped up.
"Oh, Van, err, how are you?" It was just now that she noticed the (black?) horse behind him, that was saddled and with a big bag hanging on one side. Curious she asked: "Are you going to ride out? "
The smile on Van's face widened, "I want to apologise for my rude behaviour in Asturia. I'm really sorry that I just ran off like that and I hope that you can forgive me, so I planned a special day for you." Hopefully he looked into her eyes. "So, will you come with me?"
A smile formed on her lips, "I'd love to.
****
The sun was at it's highest point now, shining down on the couple. They had been riding through the many fields and woods near the Fanelian border. Hitomi was sitting in front of Van looking over a wide meadow.
"Van, could we take a little break? I'm a little hungry."
"As you wish." He jumped down from his horse and loosened the large bag.
"Hope you like it", he spread a large blanket on the grass and took some food out of the bag.
"Please take a seat, my lady."
Hitomi had to giggle as he bowed before her and took her to the blanket.
"Thank you very much, Sir." She said in the same tone he had used.
Van took out a plate and filled it with food, "Here you are."
Hitomi took it away from Van and bit sceptically into a green pastry, her face lightened, "Did you make it yourself, it's delicious!" She immediately shoved the whole pastry into her mouth.
"Err, sure."
Hitomi raised an eyebrow, "Really, then tell me what you put in them."
Van blushed, "Err, yes I put, err, what do you call them .," He looked at Hitomi's amused face and surrendered, "Ok, Ok, Fujiko cooked all this, I tried but I'm useless in the kitchen."
Hitomi laughed out loud, "I would have loved to see you cooking!" She saw Van growling, "But it doesn't matter, the food is really good and I have to thank you for this wonderful day."
"I'm glad you like it, by the way, what did you want to tell me on the beach? Now I will be listening."
Hitomi coughed because of the fruit she was just eating, "Err, it wasn't very important, just forget it!"
"But it looked like it was important, you were very nervous."
Hitomi waved him of, "The day I didn't feel very well, that's why I looked so nervous. Don't bother ,it wasn't important. Have you tried the orange thing there, it's really good, you should try it." Quickly she shoved one of the things in her mouth.
Van didn't buy her a word, but if she didn't want tell him, it was Ok with him. He didn't want to force her to do something.
He too gripped one of the orange things and admired Fujiko's cooking abilities.
****
The first stars began to cover the sky, the twin moons and the setting sun were to be seen in the sky.
Van and Hitomi stood together at the crystal lake taking in the gorgeous view. Neither of them spoke, they thought about the day they had spent together and a smile crept up on both their faces.
"Hitomi, would you like to go swimming?"
Hitomi looked at Van inquisitively: "Are you serious?"
Van nodded.
"Err, it's a little cold, don't you think? Besides we have no clothes to change here."
Van mischievously grinned at her, "Coward!" With that he quickly pushed Hitomi into the lake.
Snorting she came up and glared at a laughing Van. "What was that for?"
"I'm sorry, but I couldn't help it! Your face, it's priceless!" He still kept on laughing. Hitomi wasn't very amused, a growl escaped her mouth.
"Turn around so that I can come out, pervert! I shouldn't have put on this blouse."
Without protesting Van turned around chuckling to himself. Smirking Hitomi walked up behind Van, quickly she gripped him from behind and pulled him with her into the water.
This time it was Van's turn to come up snorting. Before he could say something Hitomi giggled: "You didn't think I would let you get away with that without revenge, besides I thought you needed a bath, I mean the whole day on a horse, the sun burning down on you ."
A large splash hit Hitomi's face. She narrowed her eyes at Van: "You . you'll get that back!" She began to splash as much water into Van's direction as possible. Unfortunately she stopped and now it was Van's turn. Hitomi quickly turned around and tried to avoid the water splashing into her face.
Suddenly the water stopped hitting against her back and two strong arms wrapped around her waist. Hitomi blushed when he turned her around, but she staid in his embrace.
Water was dripping from both of their faces and their clothes stuck to their bodies. Hitomi's lips trembled lightly, she didn't know if it was because of the cold or because of Van's closeness.
Van reached up to her face and gently trailed his thumb over her soft lips, she slowly closed her eyes and whispered: "Van, I need to tell you something, I-I ."
"Shh" He put a finger on her lips. "You know Hitomi, you are beautiful."
Blushing she opened her eyes, "I-I don't ." Van silenced her again, but this time he didn't put his finger on her lips.
He had captured her lips with his.
Her eyes widened, but soon she responded to his kisses. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing her body more passionately against his.
He tightened his hold on her and tenderly trailed his tongue over her lips, she melted when he slipped his tongue into her mouth.
Heat was rising in both of their bodies, it was like electricity running through them. It felt like thousands of butterflies flying in their stomachs. Hitomi buried her fingers in his silky hair and he ran his hand up and down her slender waist. They fitted so perfectly together, it was as if they were meant for each other.
After what seemed like an eternity their lips slowly parted, their breath was heavy. They looked into each other's eyes, losing themselves in the depth.
Hitomi reached up and removed a wet lock, which had fallen over his crimson eye.
"I-I love you."
The words came out so easily, she didn't need to convince herself for hours to tell him, they just came out. The words came from deep in her heart, she loved him, more than she ever thought she could love.
He smiled at her, she loved him! He felt like bursting with joy when he saw the love in her eyes, the love for him! He leaned down a bit more again.
"I love you too, Hitomi, more than anything."
A gorgeous smile appeared on her face, joyful she jumped up and kissed Van passionately.
As they broke apart again Hitomi shyly asked: "Would you show me your wings again . and maybe fly with me?" Hopefully she looked up into his eyes.
"Of course." How could he refuse her wishes?
He unbuttoned his totally wet shirt, Hitomi blushed at the sight of his tanned, muscular chest. Van, who saw her looks, a grin appeared on his face, but soon it faded and he concentrated hard.
Suddenly his pearly white wings came out of his back again.
Hitomi gaped at him, he was so gorgeous! She had seen him before with his wings, but at that time she hadn't notice that he looked so adorable. She had been too scared, but now she couldn't take her eyes off him.
The grin on Van's face came up again. "I'm glad you like what you are seeing."
Hitomi blushed deeply and tried to look into another direction. But Van came up to her again and scooped her up in his arms, "I thought you wanted to fly, didn't you?"
She wrapped her arms around his neck and nuzzled her head against his cheek, nodding.
Van began to beat his mighty wings, creating little disturbances on the water and with a last jump he leaped up into the sky.
Hitomi looked down on world getting slowly smaller beneath her. Lost in the beautiful view, she tenderly caressed Van's neck.
Van sweetly kissed her on her lips, "Do you feel cold?"
She giggled, "No, it's just fine."
To be honest, it was cold with her wet clothes, but she didn't care. She was with the man she loved surrounded by a beautiful, romantic landscape. What could she want more?
She was happy, really happy and so was Van.
****
"Larian! Stop eating so fast! It's disgusting!" Merle bellowed.
"I'm sorry, Merle, but your strawberry tartlets are so delicious", he greedily stuffed another tartlet into his mouth, "Thank you again."
Merle turned up her nose, "Enjoy it, it was the first and last time I baked you these cakes."
"Oh Merle, why is Van the only one who is allowed to enjoy these wonderful, fabulous cakes, made by such a beautiful woman?" Larian asked with a charming smile.
Grunting Merle turned around, with a blush on her face, "You don't know how to cherish my baking!"
"Oh I know how, would you like to have a kiss? I'm very grateful for your gift."
Merle's blush became the colour of an overripe apple, "Larian! Where did you get this idea, why would I want a kiss from you!?"
Larian stood up, smiling, "Because you really, really like me, I know."
Merle backed up a bit, "How dare you! You know nothing!"
The smirk on Larian's face didn't vanish, "We have known each other for such a long time now, I can tell, besides", his voice softened as he cupped her chin with his fingers, "I really, really like you too."
Merle didn't move a bit, feeling his hot breath on her lips, "What do you mean by really, really like, maybe, just maybe, I could feel the same."
She began to melt under his gaze, why was he so damn cute and self -confident? She longingly closed her eyes.
Larian leaned down a bit more, he had tamed the obstinate kitten. Although his relaxed and cool exterior didn't show it, inside his heart beat wildly in his chest and heat was slowly rising.
This time Merle came up, they were only inches away from their first kiss.
Bang!
The kitchen door swung open and a heavily panting boy ran in. Blushing at the sight before him the youth stuttered, "Err, I. I'm sorry to, err, disturb you . but the other advisors want to see you Sir Larian and you Lady Merle." The boy looked inhibited on the floor.
Merle parted from Larian as fast as lightning, feeling very embarrassed she stuttered, "Th-thank you, you can go now."
The boy stormed out of the room, followed by Merle.
Larian hung his head low and sighed, "So close, but there is no other way but to try again." He won't give up, never! He loved her and he was sure she loved him.
*
Larian was the last to enter the meeting room. All seats were taken except for the grand throne at the head of the oak table, reserved for the king, and a seat on the right side of the table reserved for him, next to Merle.
One of the elder advisors, a weedy man with a raspy voice, watched Larian take his seat with impatience, "Now that Sir Larian finally honours us with his presence, we can begin our meeting."
Another well-fed man continued, "We called this meeting, because we have very good news concerning our King. Finally we caught the assassin, who tried to kill our beloved King, he was one of the members of the raiders, who assaulted some of our villages. We found out that the father of this man was in prison, he believed that it was the King's fault, that's why he wanted to take revenge. Moreover, the raiders finally left Fanelia, we don't know where they are going, but we sent a warning to our neighbouring countries. All this means that our King Van Salanza de Fanel can come back again."
Nods of approval and clapping filled the room, everyone was glad that their King would soon come to Fanelia again and they were positive he was glad too.
Larian stood up and silenced the group, "So you think that it's really safe for the King to come back?"
The man, who had brought the news stood up again, "Yes it is."
"Good, tomorrow we will send a servant to the Kanzaki farm, to escort the King here." Everyone nodded satisfied about the happy news and the shortness of the meeting.
So now it was settled, the King of Fanelia would have to leave the farm and come back to his kingdom again.
****
The sun was rising again, slowly the sunbeams crept their way over fields, woods, and hills, drove away the shadow of the night.
Van and Hitomi leaned against a big tree trunk, or better Van leaned against the trunk, Hitomi leaning against Van's chest. His arms protectively wrapped around her waist, his wings giving them both warmth.
They had flown to a nearby elevation that night, watching the starry night sky, just being together. Hitomi soon had fallen asleep in Van's arms and so they had stayed the whole night.
Tired Hitomi opened her eyes and stretched her sore muscles. Stifling a yawn she looked up to Van, who watched her with loving eyes.
"Slept well my love?"
"Mhmmm", was her only response as she snuggled more against his chest.
A cosy silence enveloped them again for some time, the only sounds were caused by the wind ruffling the trees.
"Van, you know, the feather you gave me, I put it on a chain, so I always have it with me . and I wanted to give you something too." She reached behind her neck and unclasped her tear shaped pendant. Van raised a curious brow.
"I want you to have this, my mother gave it to me and she got it from her mother. It's a sign of my love for you."
He looked at the sparkling red stone and then into Hitomi's eyes, which held a spark of uncertainty in them. Van smiled and kissed her gently, "Thank you."
A beaming smile appeared on her face and she clasped the pendant around his neck, admiring his attire.
He looked stunning with his outstretched wings, a bare chest and the red pendant around his neck.
She let out a happy sigh, how she loved him and he loved her!
Throwing her arms around his neck they passionately kissed. They soon had to get back to the farm, but now she wanted to enjoy their time together.
****
On the night Hitomi and Van had avowed their love for each other an unpleasant guest arrived at the Kanzaki farm.
Again a noble carriage arrived at the farm and it was no other than the knight Caeli, Allen Shezar. Careful not to step into a mud puddle, he walked up to the wooden door and knocked loudly.
He waited impatiently for someone to open the door, after his second knocking Mr. Kanzaki opened the door yawning. "Allen, what do you want?" he asked rather harshly.
"I want to know your answer, it's high time!"
You could see from the look of Mr. Kanzaki's face that he wasn't very happy to hear that. "Why at this time of night?"
"As I said, it's time. Don't you want to let me inside your home?"
Charriu grunted, but let Allen in. They took a seat in the kitchen.
"So?" Allen asked.
"You know that it's not common and I wouldn't have decided this but I want to give her the best. I'm sure that she will be happy and will have the best possibilities. I, Charriu Kanzaki, give you the permission to marry my daughter Hitomi."
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A/N: Hope you liked the chapter and there was enough fluff to make up the long wait. Please tell me what you think, it's so important for me and the story!
By the way, I'll start a new fanfic, it will be V/H romance, action adventure. Please check it out, would be really happy! ^_^ Till then,
Little fairy
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