LilyEvans777: Thank you! I love getting new reviewers. I plan to continue this till there is absolutely nothing left to write about. I have quite the imagination so it'll be awhile before that happens. :)
Bianca: I'm so happy you like this!
ann: (: Thank you , thank you. :)
Goddess-Hitomi: Yea, babies just seem to have this sixth sense that tells them when you're getting ready to do something (like pee) and they wake up. Scott knows about this- he knows I love to write. :) Anime isn't his thing but I talk to him about plot twists and stuff like that. He loves stories- he's the one who got me reading Stephen King. I love him! ;) And yes I just had to add that last part.
Tsunami: Hmmmmm, someone (an unknown someone) wanting the orbs. Sounds interesting. And Merle setting traps in her room! I love it!
maeko14: You're suppose to get more and more into it:) That's the point, or it's mine at least. Thank you so much for being a constant reader. I love getting reviews from people who have been reading since the begining.
jossi-31: Thanks!
mysisterisaquijum: I just finished the Dark Tower! I'm so sad it's done and the ending was a bit confusing- I had to have Scott explain a few things to me. But the book was soooooo good. My favorite character died though and I cried like the sap I am. ;) Kaitlyn saying 'us' and 'we' is her talking about her and her father. They plannned together and she always wanted it to be known that it wasn't just her.
chibihitomi: The baby is a girl. Her name (I'm not sure how to spell it) is Kya (K-eye-uh)- shrugs -When it comes to babies I'm the same way- I ask about age, names and all that fun stuff. Kya's cute but fusses a lot. Mum says she's a 'full maintanence' baby. She has to be held andyou have to walk with herall the time. She cries if you're out of her sight and hates to sleep. I think I've seen the summary for you're story. Once things calm down (and they wont' for a while) I'll check it out.
QueenTatooine: I love Merle's room. It's the way I've always seen it in my head. It's sorta like my room. I'm not hiding any 'treasures' though. I just have my note books and normal books everywhere.
Macky: As my family would say, I thank ya much. :)
Inda: That's for me to know. :) But don't worry- I won't wait too long to get to the interesting stuff.
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Van smiled as everyone made their way out into the beautifully lit gardens. Tables had been set up and cadles burned everywhere, lighting the evening.
Hitomi squeezed Van's arm as she looked around at the first night of festivities. She was excited. Back home she had always gone to every Fair. She would beg and plead until her parents agreed to either go with her or let her go with friends.
There was just something about the light and the excitement in the air that gave Hitomi more energy than she had ever had. It was like having the excitement the others felt sink into her skin. She was hyper and buzzed on the night air.
"This is so lovely!" She squealed into Van's shoulder as she hugged him, "I just can't believe that in one day the staff made the gardens into a dream realm."
"It's no dream." Van kissed Hitomi's lips, also feeling the energy in the air.
Van led Hitomi to their table and raised a hand to have the feast brought out.
Once again Hitomi was reminded of the Faerie Realm- the realm of dreams. All the servers were wearing white and gold. The female servers had their hair pinned up away from their faces with gold ribbons hanging down around their necks, and the men all had golden hats that reminded Hitomi of old fashion crowns.
"They look amazing." she whispered to Van as Rosie dropped a wink in their direction.
"Tonight they are the myths and legends." Van whisperes back, "Just watch and see."
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Hitomi did see. Part way through the meal, a group of 6 servers, 3 males, 3 females came out and sang an enchanting song that made Hitomi think of the oceans back home.
By the end of their number which consisted of four more songs Hitomi saw a few of the guest were wiping away tears. The music had been that beautifull.
Just as Hitomi was turing to Van to tell him he should pay them more for their talents Rosie caught her eye again. The maid smiled before holding her hand out to Pennin, who had appeared out of nowhere. They did a half turn to face eachother and the magic began. Rosie spun and as Pennin reached out to touch her side she jumped. To Hitomi's shock Rosie did a flip and landed in a split. Pennin grinned the entire time, matching Rosie flip for flip and jump for jump. They were incredible and their moves were better than any Hitomi had seen in any circus. The faint music comeing from behind the rose covered walls was playfull and the couples movements matched it.
Looking around HItomi found that everyone was smiling and laughing happily as Rosie continued to stay just out of Pennin's reach.
"I had no idea they could move like that." Hitomi gushed.
"That's how they met." Van told her, smiling, "Rosie worked for a traveling show and Pennin worked for another. They met by accident and it was love at first sight, as stupid as that sounds."
"It doesn't sound stupid at all." Hitomi blushed, "It sounds very romantic."
The evening ended with what Van called 'spark fire'. Hitomi beamed as colors exploded across the sky.
It had been awhile since she had last seen fireworks.
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Van leaned over and pushed the hair away from Hitomi's face.
"So you enjoyed the evening?" he asked before kissing her.
They were curled up in bed talking with the blaconie doors thrown open. The night was surprisingly mild.
"Yes." Hitomi smiled and stretched, "It was great. I still can't get over Rosie and Pennin. They were breathtaking."
"They've been performing every year for the past 3 years. They enjoy it very much and have fun creating new steps and music to match." Van's mind wasn't really on what he was saying. No, the King was too busy watching Hitomi's lips.
"Do I have something on me?" Hitomi asked, her hand going up to cover her mouth.
"No." Van blushed, realizing he had been staring, "It's just- your lips are lovely."
It was Hitomi's turn to blush, "Thank you." she said quietly, looking anywhere but at him.
Van moved closer slowly, not hiding what he intended to do. If Hitomi didn't want his lips on her's then she would have time to move or say something.
Hitomi did nothing but turn a deeper shade of red as Van moved his arm to rest on the other side of her. Like this he wouldn't be squishing her or craning his neck.
Van had thought a lot about these type of kisses- the kisses that left your body both hot and cold at the same time- the kisses that left you without thought or breath. He desperately wanted to kiss Hitomi like that
His lips were soft and after a moment Hitomi felt silly just laying there with her arms at her sides. Slowly she brought them up around Van's neck.
"I love you." he whispered, stopping for a breath and feeling as though his entire body was going to catch on fire.
"I love you too." Hitomi smiled up at him and ran her fingers through the short hairs she found touching Van's neck, "I love you so much."
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Hitomi woke before Van and just laid there watching him. They had spent much of the night kissing and cuddling. Their hands hadn't wandered much and Hitomi was greatfull. If she had blushed any deeper it would have become permanent.
Her mood was light as her mind went back to dinner the night before. Every thing had looked so magical, and Hitomi, caught up in it, hadn't even realized that it had ended untill Van stood to assist her in walking back inside. Her ankle was almost normal but the Palace Healer had warned her to go easy on it for awhile yet.
Hitomi wasn't dissapointed. She used her talents for getting around. Van had actually been the one to suggest that she glide only half an ich or less off the floor. That way no one could tell that she wasn't really walking. It was fun and it gave her time to use her powers.
Thinking of Van made Hitomi blush again. The kisses had been everything and more than she had ever hoped for in romantic kisses.
She looked forward to kissing Van for the rest of her life.
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A/N: Sorry it's a short one. I just got back from Hampton and I am so tired and I have to work tomorrow. -- So, I figured I'd get this out to you guys now. O! I found an Inu Yasha t-shirt today! I am so happy. You have no idea how hard it is to get stuff like that in little mountain towns. Ok, so i'm not living in a log cabin or anything- I am still located in a town that doesn't even have a propper mall. I even remembered to get Scott a Sin City poster. :)