Sorry I haven't updated, I've been swamped. Thank you for your patience. Now let's get on with it.
"Hey, mind if I join you?" Molly looked up to see Aerith standing behind her. She nodded and the fortune teller sat next to her.
"I saw you leave. After the Prince talked to me, he left as well, I thought he was coming out here to see you but I see I was wrong. Why'd you leave?"
Molly was silent for a few minutes, organizing her thoughts.
"I was tired of being in there. I just needed to get out for a while. Hey, Aerith, What do you think of the Prince?"
"He's polite and educated, but too formal. It's like he doesn't want to be here any more than we do. Kinda distant and cool."
"I'm sure he's really a sweet guy, perhaps just shy."
"It's getting late. I'm heading in. You comin'?"
Molly shook her head. "Not yet. I'm gonna stay out here a while longer. I'll see ya later." Aerith left and Molly stared out at the water. 'What am I gonna do?' Molly thought. 'I really want to get to know him but I'm actually a little afraid of him. He's a vampire for crying out loud. It'd never work, I should just go home.'
Molly stood up and turned around, intending to go back to her room, and saw a startled Prince Aikka. They stared at each other; the only thought going through either's head was how amazing the others looks in the sunset light. Finally Aikka broke the silence.
"Good evening, Molly." He said bowing. "I didn't realize you were here. I apologize if I intruded."
"Huh, oh! no, no, no, I was just going in." Molly assured him fervently. She looked down at the ground, a blush growing on her cheeks. "Prince Aikka, I was wondering if maybe we could talk. You know get to know each other?" She looked at him expectantly.
He looked at her with sad eyes and shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I can't right now. Tomorrow though, will be a day to talk. I look forward to it, Earth Princess." He bowed again and left past her. She watched him go and felt a rush of excitement and anticipation for tomorrow. She went back to her room and went to bed.
Aikka, conversely, couldn't go to bed. He needed blood. He had though to take Molly's but hadn't been able to. He didn't understand but something told him to wait a little while longer. He left the sea wall and headed for the royal dining room in the palace. When he arrived his parents were already there. He bowed to them and they sat, as servants poured red liquid into goblets in front of them. As they sat sipping the liquid, Aikka told them about Aerith's prophecy and the weird feeling around Molly.
"It's entirely possible this Molly is the one." Jenova remarked. "Or that your blood mate is a human. It's too early to tell but stay around her, get to know her."
"Your mother might be right." Kadaj agreed. "But don't forget the other girls. They too will vie for your attention."
"I know, Father. But one of then is shy, another is hyper active, and one who is very…trying.
"Don't worry, son. You will come to understand the girls in time. Women are fickle creatures but very interesting when you understand them."
Molly woke up the next morning to someone knocking on her door hard. "Just a minute." She called as she got dressed and brushed her hair down. When she was some what presentable she opened the door to see Yuffie and Marlene standing there. Yuffie had a big grin on her face while Marlene was smiling shyly. "Hello"
"Hi!" Yuffie said raising a hand in greeting. "We never really introduced ourselves properly. I'm Yuffie" She stuck her hand out and Molly took it. "And this is Marlene." Said girl shook Molly's hand as well.
"My name's Moll. Nice to meet you."
"I guess you've already met Aerith?" A nod. "That's good. But a word of advice: Stay away from Tifa. She's something of a spoiled brat and she's kinda jealous of you because you showed up with the Prince. If she sees you on your own, you're gonna get it."
"Thanks for the advice. Let's go find some breakfast, I'm starved." The three girls headed down the corridor to the dining room. "By the way, how'd you know where my room was? I can't find any room in the place."
"I asked one of the servants." Marlene said.
"Oh." Molly was surprised by the younger girl's shyness, especially when contrasted with Yuffie's outgoingness.
Sorry for the shortness, I'm as disappointed as you but I've got writer's block, I'm sorry.