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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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