Chapter Two: Together

Ninian's heart skipped a beat when she saw how close Eliwood was. She looked up to his handsome face and wanted to melt into his arms. But those eyes! Such a brilliant blue they were, even in the night they shone through his rich red hair. Whenever he looked at her, in that charismatic way, her heart would leap. All that Ninian wanted now was to stare into his eyes forever. She loved the way he would look down upon her. Ninian was no longer shivering in the cold, but more trembling by the feeling she had. Eliwood covered her completely in his cloak and then wrapped his arms around her.

'Thank the heavens I found you' he whispered to her, 'I heard you leave the camp and lost you in the woods, do you know how dangerous it is to be away from the others? A girl like you would be in such danger alone at night.'

Ninian felt so humble, and yet guilty. She knew Eliwood would be fearful if he found someone had left the safety of the camp, especially if they had gone missing. She knew how wonderfully caring Eliwood is.

'Forgive me my Lord,' Ninian began 'I was curious and somewhat drawn to...that.'

She looked towards the moon, and Eliwood's gaze followed. She couldn't really remember what it was called for a moment, all she could think of was Eliwood's presence. She could feel his warmth on her and his voice soothed her. After a moment, she continued to speak, as they both admired the beauty before them.

'Lyn told me about it, it is so beautiful, never have I seen....the Moon before.... it is mesmerising...that during such a dark time....something so bright and lovely shines through it.'

At this, Eliwood turned his attention to Ninian. He admired her pure face in the silver moonlight. It made her scarlet eyes and her hair shimmer. She was someone Eliwood had never dreamed could be. Her mystery, innocence, he loved every part of her. He remembered the first time he found her. She and her brother were in deadly danger. He couldn't bear anything happening to her. They were both so scared. Ninian fainted and caught her in his arms. It was then that Eliwood saw that she was... different, and he saw a beauty he thought could never exist. And he thought to himself, questioning, should he do what he wanted to do so much, but could possibly regret?

Eliwood awoke to reality and saw the same beautiful girl before him, who was still lost in her blissful emotions, looking at the sky. Eliwood couldn't hold back anymore, why should he hold back such strong feelings. Slowly, he rested his forehead on Ninian's smooth cheek, and gently kissed her neck.

Ninian felt Eliwood's gold fore band resting on her cheek and it was shockingly cold. But when she felt Eliwood's soft lips on her, him breathing on her, she dared not to resist. She closed her eyes; put her arms around the one she loved. Eliwood looked up and into her eyes...

'The moon is nice, but you the most beautiful thing in this world Ninian'

And with that, Eliwood and Ninian shared their first kiss, wrapped in a cloak and flooded in moonlight.