A/n: One more chapter after this. The death of my grandmother actually helped me with Belleza's words. Please enjoy, R/R, and the finale will be up very soon.
Part Eight: Belleza
Through the white, the silk, the cobblestone, the pain, the pleasure, the death, the life, the hope, and despair, I thought of you. You were my centermost thought, and I wished to protect you.
I hid my feelings to the best of my ability, for our love could never happen.
You; the royal prince of Valua, and me, an Admiral of the Vaulan Armada.
This romance would never be allowed to bloom.
I understood, and still took you into my heart. I didn't care. You were everything I've ever wanted. Purity, Calm, Sweetness, and hope. You are my perfect love, a perfect dream, and I was afraid that you would be tainted by the bloodshed around you, as I had been.
Come to me my prince, come and let me know you are still the same.
"Belleza..." You gasp.
"Hello, Prince Enrique." I answer you, and I am smiling. Never have I been so happy.
"Where...where are we? This place...these people..."
"This is unimportant Enrique." I say, dropping your title.
"The important thing is that you know we are here. Many of us miss you, and many of us understand now."
"You...understand?" You try to look around, but you can't, I can't let you.
"Yes. We know what wrongs we did, and we have been purged of our hate."
"Then we are..." You gasp.
"No." I answer. "We are in a dream. We are in whatever you believe, a heaven, hell, afterlife, whatever. But we are here, waiting for you patiently, and guiding you."
You look touched, and I know you are. Always so impressionable.
"Belleza...I...thought I knew. I always feel the touches, and hear the whispers...I know I am being protected."
"And you are..." I say, brining my hand to your cheek. A shame I cannot feel it.
"Belleza..."
"I'm sorry my love, but the dream must come to an end. Like all things."
"B-belleza!"
"You have a beautiful wife who loves you. A kingdom that adores you, and the help of good friends. You no longer need us...me."
"But I...I don't want to loose you. Your my friend.."
How bittersweet.
"Yes. But this is a part of life. Accepting and moving on. There will be times in your life where things seem impossible, but remember, anything is possible. Let that be the greatest gift I leave you."
You stare, then nod. "I shall. For you, for mother, for Uncle Gregorio, for Moegi and for everyone."
I smile. "Do that my love. Remember me as I am, and as they are. Achieve your dreams, and do not fret, for we will meet again."
White flashes, blue glows, faith, and hope brought me to you.
Your dreams, your Eden and heaven, and your need.
And as I fade, I know my feelings are known, and that yes, we will meet again, and that will be a happy time.
I will await you in eternity, my love.
