Romeo and Juliet

Chapter 8

The planet in which my love dwelled became closer and closer as we flew towards it in space. I was amazed by its wonder and sheer elegance. Clouds swirled around it as if it were a barrier shielding the planet from the unwanted. As we came towards it, we could soon see hills and mountains covered in the deepest, darkest of all shadows. The villages were as empty as any ghost town, and the palace... It was black; it seemed to be blood stains running down the sides, and its towers... Were as if arms of the devil's minions, reaching towards heaven to steal all its wonder and glory.

I became weary as we landed in front of the castle court, emotions of what had just entered my thoughts flooding around my mind. It was as if I were in a nightmare, that which I had to go through every bit of evil and emptiness before I reached my beloved prince. Soldiers soon came around me, stopping me from moving two feet in any direction.

"State your business." The first soldier said rudely.

"I was called here by Prince Heero to have an important discussion on personal matters." I said as politely as I could.

"Prince Heero is in his chambers, you will find him upstairs and to the left. Go swiftly because he has a meeting to attend to in a couple of hours." The second soldier stated.

I bowed and let them take the reins to Shooting Star, and I started to run through the hallways and up the stairs. The inside was deadly cold, and just as black as any black hole. Black gold, as they would probably call it. When I got up to the top, I turned to the left. There was only one door, so I went up to it and knocked quietly.

"Come in." Prince Heero called from the other side of the door.

I turned the knob and shivered. What a cold, deadly place this was. I walked in, only to find Prince Heero writing at his desk. His room was blood red and black, I could've guessed, and his bed was encrusted with blood red rubies. I went over to him and tapped him on the shoulder.

"My dear Prince." I cheered.

He turned towards me and gazed at my body.

"Hello, my beloved. Has it been too long a journey? For your cheeks are painted red and your beautiful hair windblown. Come, come over to the bed and we shall sit and talk." Prince Heero wondered.

"Yes, it was a long journey," I said as I sat down," but it seemed to be well worth it, even though your planet gave me such nightmares as I was awake. Such a cold, black place."

"Enough talk of my home. What says your mother of our engagement?" Prince Heero asked.

"My mother has passed, but she came to me, as I was asleep. She said marry your love." I stated.

He smiled as he brushed back a few locks of my wild hair. I smiled as I put my arm around his back. We fell into a kiss, and then fell back out. It took a long stare to make me melt.

"When are we to marry?" Prince Heero asked.

"Tomorrow." I stated.

"Where at?" Prince Heero wondered.

"Who cares?" I laughed.

We fell into each others arms and again made love. Passionate and slow. It felt like a sweet release upon my soul. We lay there after, breathing upon each other. Sleeping in each other's embrace and dreaming upon our pillows. I sat up in a few minutes and left to get ready. My clothes were strewn on the floor, and I was just as a mess as they were. I got on my clean clothes, and made my self look presentable. I then walked over to Heero and sat on the bed beside him.

Such elegance in every shape of his face, and beauty in every breath. I thought about our marriage this evening as I shook him to wake him up. He stirred, then turned to face me and opened his eyes.

"Hello." I smiled.

"Hello." He said as he kissed me.

"You better get ready.. Today we have to tell my father about us." I explained.

He got up, his body bare under the sunlight, and walked over to his closet. He threw around some strange garments, and finally found the perfect outfit. I looked at him, as handsome as any, and maybe just a bit more. After he was dressed, he brushed his hair until it was no longer struck by the day. He sat beside me and looked at me, and I blushed and began to laugh. Oh, how I will never forget these days.

"We should go." Prince Heero implied.

"Alright, I'm ready." I said.