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Two as One

Chapter 6 Welcome to Fantsia

By. Lady Emerald

After Hitomi was washed up and put into a clean dress she felt so much better. Everything seemed to have been washed away. She went over and sat on her bed. It was "her" bed because Merle had said that Van had built the room just for her. Just thinking about Van made her blush now days. Everyone had left her to clean up and now they were probably wondering where she was. She stood up and went over to the mirror to look at herself. Merle had given her a dark blue dress that went down to the floor. It had no sleeves, had a V-neck, and a belt that was made of what looked like sapphires. She had on her white high heel to go with it. She heard a knock at the door and turned around.

"It's open," she called.

"Are you re…"Van stopped short when he saw her. His jaw practically fell open.

"Yes, I'm ready." She said with a smile.

She walked over to him and he quickly snapped back to reality.

"Man, she looks even better than before. That dress shows all her… Fanel get a hold of yourself." Van thought as he took her arm and led her to the others.

When they enter the room, everyone became very quiet. Hitomi smiles at everyone she passed until Van had shown her to her seat. She sat on the right of Van with Allen on left and Celeana next to him. Merle sat on the other side of Van, Dryden next to her, and Melerna after him.

"What is going on?" She whispered into Van's ear.

"It is a banquet in your honor."

"What?!"

"To welcome you back," Allen whispered.

"Oh. Thanks."

The banquet went on and on. Then came the dancing. Everyone went to find a partner.

"Hey Hitomi, do want to dance?" Van asked.

"Sure, although I don't know any of the steps."

"That is ok. I will teach you."

"Right here in front of everyone."

"Yes. Right here, right now."

After he showed her how to do it, she realized that it was much like a waltz. This she could do. They danced and danced. Hitomi danced with Allen, Dryden, and the guys of the Crusaide, much to her dismay, but she loved to dance with Van.

She felt as though they were flying. She felt safe in his arms.

About midnight, Hitomi snuck outside onto one of the balconies. She took a deep breath of fresh air.

"Are you ok?" came a deep voice behind her. She didn't even turn around, she looked out over Fanelia.

"Yes, I'm fine. I just needed some fresh air."

"Me too." Van said as he came and stood behind her.

"Van, when did you finish rebuilding Fanelia? It is so beautiful."

He looked down at her," We finished about half a year ago."

She turned around, "We better get back inside." She said. He nodded his agreement.

After about another hour, Hitomi thought that she was going to fall asleep standing up. She went down the hall, that she thought that Van had brought her down earlier, but she couldn't quiet remember. As she rounded a corner she ran into Van's hard chest and fell back.

"Oh, I am so sorry. Van? What are you doing here?" she asked.

"Well, Allen said he thought he saw you leave and didn't know if you knew where your room was, so I came to look for you." He explained.

"Oh. Well, actually, I don't remember where my room is at. So can you take me there?"

"Sure."

Hitomi was so tried, Van could tell because she wasn't exactly walking straight. He bent down and scooped her into his arms. She looked at him in surprise, but didn't argue. She lay her head on his shoulder. He wanted them never to get to her room, just stay like this forever. When they finally reached her room, which was right next to Van's, he opened the door and found Allen sitting in one of the chairs.

"Where have you been?" He asked angrily.

"Sh… she is sleeping."

Allen nodded and turned down the bed so Van could slip her in. He took of her shoes and belt, although he wanted to take off a little more than that, and put in bed. He pulled up the covers to her neck.

"Well." Allen said.

"Well what?" Van said confused.

"Aren't you going to kiss her good night?"

Van turned back toward Hitomi to hide his red cheeks. Then he bent down and placed a soft kiss on her cheek. She smiled and stirred slightly, but didn't wake up. They tip toed out and gently shut the door.

"You should tell her how you fell." Allen said as they stood outside Hitomi's door.

"I know. Well good night." Van said as he entered his own room and shut the door.

Allen just shook his head and entered his own room, which was across from Hitomi's.

"The time is right, Lord."

"Good."

"There is one small problem though."

"Uh? What is it?"

"We have to bring along to others for the machine to work."

"What! Oh fine! You can bring the young king and knight. Yes, that will be fun. Start the machine…. Now!"

Hitomi woke up with a start. Van and Allen were both standing next to her.

"Uh? What are you guys doing in here?" She asked totally confused.

"We heard you scream and came running in to see that you were ok." Van said.

Then all of a sudden everything around them bathed in a green light. (Kinda like the blue pillar of light) They felt the floor beneath them go away and they were sucked upward. They landed with a "thud" on a hard floor. Van helped Hitomi up as Allen looked around.

"Where are we?" Hitomi asked clinging to Van.

"You are in Fantsia, Princess, my country." Came a deep and powerful voice.

"Who are you?" Van asked.

No answer.

"He asked you who you were?" Allen demanded.

The man smiled and bowed. Hitomi eyed him. He on black pants and a white shirt, cover by a long royal blue cape.

"I am King Adiris, king of Fantsia." He said, as he looked straight at Hitomi.

His eyes were as dark blue as his cape.

"His eyes are so cold," Hitomi thought.

"Welcome to my kingdom."

"What do you want with us?" Van asked angrily as he saw "King Adiris" staring a Hitomi.

"I have brought you here to save my world."

END OF CHAPTER

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