Summary: AU Love is a funny thing. You can't chose who you love, you just f a l l. Well, take Hitomi for instance. (VxH)

Prologue

Candles flickered basking her face in a rosy glow, her blue eyes shining expectantly like sapphires in the moonlight. Lips quirked into a grin, his eyes boring into hers, her heart swelling rapidly. She could hardly breath. Tonight, in the rose room, was a big ordeal. Soft classy tunes played in the background, followed by the singer's sweet crooning. Everyone was dressed in their finest, elegant dresses, expensive suits, and most importantly stunningly beautiful diamond rings. Their cries of joy, and love occasionally wove throughout the music.

"Hitomi..." Her fingers clutched into the folds of her napkin.

Swiftlessly, he got up from his seat, kneeling before her. Her heart hammered. He took her hands in his, his warm, sinewy hands. Lacing his fingers with her own, he continued.

"From the moment I met you, I knew there was something special about you. Something I could never find in anyone else. Just you Hitomi. Right now, I feel like the luckiest man in the world, to be here, in your prescence. Love. That's what I feel with you. I don't think I can live without knowing I'll be by your side. Always. So I'm asking you, will you, Hitomi Kanzaki, marry me? Spend an eternity with me?"

Tears welled in her eyes, like liquid jewels, sparkling. Her breath caught. A gorgeous golden band, embedded with diamonds, slipped on her dainty finger. She surged forward, enveloping him in her embrace, thoughts of joy fluttering in her mind.

"Yes." Oh Folken.

Author's note: -grins- Yes. Yes. The cheesiness I know. So unlike Folken too. Well, that's what you'll get when you're stuck with an hopeless romantic like me. Did I mention this is only the prologue? The VxH lovin' will come later on. Nothing like it. -pouts- You'll review won't you? Pretty please? It'll do good for motivation! Plus you'll have my love and undying gratitude! 3

Much love,
Ningyhoujin

Disclaimer: I, in any shape, color, size, or form, own Escaflowne or it's characters. -raises wineglass- Here's to wishing! -sob-