Chapter 19
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Hi all. Thank you very much everyone for your comments and follow the story despite all the years of drought of chapters that there were. I hope this new delivery is to your liking. To the old readers, I changed the age of Umi, Hikaru and Fuu from 18 to 21 for the marriage of the first chapter, so do not be surprised if in future chapters focusing on the future all the characters are 3 years older than the beginning.
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- Did I told you that you look beautiful? - On the outside, Eagle looked so calm and in control as always, but inside he could hardly believe the luck he had of having her in his arms while they danced.
- I must understand that on other days I do not look beautiful? - She raised one eyebrow teasing him.
-Umi...
-Relax... - she said laughing - You look very handsome too - she ended with serenity, despite the electricity she could feel running through her back since he had taken her by her waist, - I did not think you could look more handsome than this morning but I was wrong.
-Thank you.
In the distance, President Vision cordially socialized with everyone, but without losing sight of the couple at the center of the dance floor. Both were very attractive people and it had been inevitable for them to attract the attention as soon as they entered the ballroom. Eagle used to cause fascination even in casual clothes, so for his father it was not nothing new that several admiring glances looked towards his son dressed in his gala uniform. The young man always made it appear that the white pants and jacket with cuffs and neck closed in green, hiding a black shirt and sash had been designed exclusively for him. However, watching him enter escorting such a lovely partner ... Silver had no doubt that it will take time before the assistants to the event could recover from that vision.
Umi was simply a beautiful young woman and there was no doubt that it would be even more so in the future. She hardly wore makeup and that did not make her look irresistible any less. White color as a base and mermaid cut, the dress looked more like a second skin than a garment for wear. A demure V-neckline of the same blue that Selece began as a strip of four fingers wide in the suspenders that adorned the curve of her shoulders and then widened in boomerang shape until it reached the center of her chest, hold by an oblique-shaped gem of blue as pure and resplendent as the sky of Cephiro. As for the rest of the dress, a similar gem, but round and larger rested on her left hip, from where three strips of fabric of the same color of the neckline emerged and fell diagonally to his right leg, the first toward the end of his thigh and the last just centimeters above the end of the dress. She combed hair in a ponytail, leaving only two loose thin strands that fell delicately down the sides of her face and over part of his chest. Delicate. Majestic. Perfect.
-They look good together- said a voice from the President's is right once he was shortly without company.
-Yes they do and they are both enjoying it - He smiled - You should too, Geo. That suit must not be wasted at the side of the dance floor.
Geo closed his eyes and gave a slight inclination of his head. Maybe he didn't look as princely as his friend and superior, but like him he looked elegant and imposing in his green dress uniform white collar cuffs and sash, and as the commander, he had attracted several glances when entering, especially from young women.
-Thanks, but after seeing them together, I realize that ... the woman with whom I would like to share this is not here.
-The fate of my best young army officers is to lose their heart by young emissaries of Cephiro or Chizeta – He did not need to look sideways to know that Geo had tensed when he heard his comment, no matter how good his military training would have taught him not to give startle signals.
-I doubt that Tatra can afford to waste time with someone of common blood -was his bitter reply.
At that, Silver put a hand on his shoulder and looked at him straight and very serious - Don't you dare underestimate yourself again, Geo Metro. You are sub-commander of the proud Autozam Army, a formidable and strong warrior, an excellent man, noble, loyal and honorable. Even if Tatra is not the partner intended for you, believe me that she is not the kind of woman that would prefer the lineage above the real value of a man - was the last thing he said before returning his gaze on the young couple that were now leaving the dance floor in favor of a refreshment.
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-You're a good dancer - commented as she accepted the arm his partner offered
-Thank you, same you – and he covered her hand with his - Actually, I have never danced so much before - it was true. They had danced six long pieces, and even if they could have continued like that all night, the truth was that both needed a break.
-Geo told me something.
-He did? Can I know what kind of information has been divulging my Sub-commander?
-Nothing particularly important - she said, leaning on the drinks table – Juts a comment about a certain commander doing everything humanly possible to surround himself with officers and stay out of reach of any woman, oh! And something about an escape through one of the balconies at the first carelessness of said man's father. - From her gaze he could guess that she was having fun - Anyone would say you hate dancing - she said crossing her arms.
-I do not, I think that was demonstrated just a while back, is just ... - he gave something similar to a grunt of annoyance and defeat – you just try to dance again and again with women who only see the uniform and ask the same questions over and over and over again…
-Well, here I thought that you were a Gentleman - she looked at him more and more amused.
-I am - he complained. -But it is tiresome, even after several of my subordinates and officers friends did what they could to keep me out of their claws - He smiled guiltily - Well? What will you want for drink?
-Legally, I still cannot drink alcohol and when I try it my father does not I like it when I do it outside of the family circle.
-Makes sense. In that case - He reached out to get a can of violet color, all the drinks in the event were canned - Here, this is frutal with a little gas and no alcohol.
-And you? - She asked as she accepted his choice.
-I shall do a "common cause" and drink the same as you - he said as he took a can equal to hers. - I do not want your father to think that I am a bad influence on you. Moreover, our liquor is not very good.
After that, they talked for a while with Geo, the Commander Airdom and his partner. The group had a lot of fun and was lucky that no "hunter" had the nonsense of trying to approach, although other participants of the tournament or members of other divisions did came close to congratulate the two finalists. After a while, Airdom returned with his partner to the dance floor and Geo excused himself saying that he would better look at Zazu before he got into problems for trying to impress some girl. Eagle and Umi returned to stay alone and for a few moments, they just enjoyed a shared silence. Finally, the moment was broke when he closed his eyes and rested his forehead in his hand while she looked at him worriedly.
-Are you alright?
-Yes, is nothing - I wanted to reassure her - Only ... I had a twinge of pain on my head, it is all.
-Eagle - she reached the tip of his chin with her hand - Look at me - He obeyed and let himself be examined for her. His eyes looked quite red and from the tension in his frown, she knew he was having trouble focusing his eyes. Maybe it was nothing more than accumulated fatigue, but with his medical record ... -We are leaving.
Without giving any time object, she took him by the hand and led him to Silver to pay their respects and retire politely, without escaping. The President said good night, not without noticing a certain strangeness in his son, despite the brilliant interpretation that everything was fine from both of them. Then they went to the exit saying briefly goodbye to everyone they met on their way out and left the place.
-Thank you for not telling my father anything - he said as they descended the stairs.
-You are welcome, although I do not think we cheated him.
-Mhmm, he knows something is up. It has always been that way – he said weakly.
-How do you feel?
-Better, my head still hurts a little, but I can focus my eyes now - they had finished going down the stairs and were walking directly towards the transporter they had arrived at when Umi suddenly blocked his way.
- None of that, Commander. You are in no condition to drive it and I do not know how to do it, so forget about that.
-And what do you propose?
-Let Zazu take care of it. Geo brought him, so there will be no problems. And about us ... how do you feel for a quiet night walk?
-It is my head, Umi, not my legs with the problem – he mocked
-In that case, I suggest you start moving them then- she held out her hand.
He just laughed and took her hand in his - the most celebrated commander of Autozam, champion of the last robotic tournament of the Academy ... and here I am! obeying orders of a teenager.
Excuse me, Mr. "five years older", but I remind you that this teenager is a Cephiro's diplomatic representative, moreover, I am the Magic knight of Water. - She said with its classic authoritarian tone. - Not to mention that I think I must have certain rights over you after all the havoc you created back at Cephiro – while she gave him a rather disapproving look.
-Oh please! - He complained, though with a visibly regretful expression - We were enemies back then, when are you finally going to forget it?
TBC...