Forbidden Desire

crystal-mist

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CHAPTER SIX

Revelations

*Darkas*

Alice was on the balcony, gazing dreamily at the garden. She sighed happily, as she thought back to what happened last Saturday. She didn't hear the footsteps approaching towards her.

"Sounds like something good happened to you."

She was startled at the voice, but then settled down. "What makes you say that Your Majesty?" she asked with a small smile.

"Ah nah nothing. Just maybe all the happy sighs or that big smile on your face." He stated innocently, which made her laugh.

"No, really Ace, it's nothing much….So, are you taking a break from all your royal duties?"

"Yes, a break is nice, once in a while…But, mainly I came here to give you this." He said displaying a beautiful blue-green card.

"What is that?" she asked eyeing it suspiciously.

"It's an invitation." he said handing it to her. "It's from Subterra, go ahead read it."

She quickly scanned the piece of paper and soon enough a smile tugged her lips. "It's from Julie, she wants us to go to the party she's organizing next month."

"That's so nice of her…Maybe if things keep going like this, one day all the kingdoms could unite as one, irrespective of the differences." said Ace standing beside Alice and sighing. He had his elbow on the railing and his face on his palm.

Alice knew that Ace was thinking of his father, the King who was killed three years ago during a riot in another kingdom. She put a comforting hand on his shoulder. He smiled in silent gratitude at her gesture. But, even though he smiled she could see the sadness in his eyes.

"You will accompany me right?" she asked him. He nodded, once again in silence. She looked at him, she knew that it was better to leave Ace all by himself in such situations. "You are welcome to talk to me if you feel like it….. You know where to find me. " She added before leaving the balcony, she made her way to her room. She sat down on her soft bed and turned her attention to the invitation. These last few days had been full of surprises, and that too pleasant ones. She couldn't wait for the Saturday when she could see Shun again. The man of her dreams. Well, he was just 19...but he was still the one of her dreams. She wondered who he really was. Not that she thought that he was ever lying to her, but because, she hadn't yet revealed her true identity. What would he say once he knew who she really was? Would he remain unperturbed? Or would he hate her? No, that thought was too much for her to handle.

But, there is one thing though, I must tell him who I really am, or he might feel that I've betrayed him, putting this off longer isn't going to change anything. Or is it? She sighed as more unanswered questions started clouding up her mind.

"Oh Shun, I only wish that you wouldn't see me any differently after knowing that I am the priestess of Darkas." She said under her breathe, hoping that Shun could actually hear her. She didn't know when but she soon drifted into the evergreen world of dreams.

Time passed, and only a week still remained for Julie's big party. It was Saturday, and as you might have already guessed Alice and Shun were in their usual meeting place. Alice had some flowers in her hand, and she was doing something with them. Shun, eyed her hands in curiosity.

"Is that another Garland / Crown?" he chuckled.

"Very humorous." She remarked, looking directly at him. "Honestly, I myself do not know what I am trying to do." She admitted.

Shun laid down on the soft grass, looking at the bright blue sky and at the curious shapes casted by the cotton-white clouds. "You seem to talk too formally, all the time." He remarked, absent-mindedly.

"Does it make you uncomfortable?" she asked, a bit of concern in her voice.

"No, of course not, I was just pointing out something…Don't worry…" he said with a sudden smile.

She looked into his honey colored orbs, and soon broke out into smile as well. "Well, force of habit." She said shrugging.

"It doesn't matter to me though, just as long as you are with me."

Alice's face was bright crimson now as she heard his remark. She stood up from her position and turned her gaze towards the waterfall. How long do you think this is going to last Alice? You must tell him who you really are. A voice in the back of her mind seemed to caution her. Not today though, maybe next week she answered her conscience.

"What's wrong?" asked Shun standing up next to her.

"Its nothing." she said, as she took his hand and leaned on his shoulder. "I just don't want to- no forget about it."

"What Alice? You know you can tell me anything."

"I just don't want to loose you that's all." hearing this he squeezed her hand, and turned her to face him. Their eyes were fixed in each others. He brushed a strand of her hair from behind her ear and caressed her face.

"I don't want to loose you either." She gave him a weak smile, as she rested her head on his chest. He held her close. She felt so safe in those arms, they fitted perfectly around her. It was like she had found the missing piece of a jigsaw puzzle.

*Subterra*

Julie's party was so grand. The ballroom was decorated very extravagantly. Everything was perfect; there was not a single flower out of place. The ballroom was so elegant, that on entering Alice couldn't help but stop at the entrance and marvel the incredible décor.

"Alice, Ace." Julie squealed as she reached towards Alice. "Welcome dear, do you like it?"

"Yes, Julie, It is absolutely wonderful."

"Not to boast, but it was done by yours truly."

"No way, you did all this yourself? All by yourself?"

"Well, I wouldn't say all alone, I had a little help. But, I'm glad to see that you liked it." She turned towards Ace "Dan and the others are over there." He nodded and went in the direction Julie had pointed.

"Wow, Alice you look absolutely stunning." She heard Mira's voice, and beside her was Runo, who was smiling and looked beautiful in her light yellow dress. Mira was beside Alice, in a minute and was examining her clothes.

"Great choice, the fabric is excellent, and the black colour complements your pale white beautifully. It really highlights your skin colour…" she continued on muttering things to herself. Alice was blushing a light shade of pink by now.

"And it also brings out the pink of your blush." added Runo with a smile.

"Oh Runo…please." Alice muttered going a darker shade of pink.

"Don't worry about Mira, she's always like this. Well, more or less." The four girls headed to the couch.

"Oh no, here comes more guest, I'll be back in a little while." uttered Julie, as she hurried towards the door.

"Ah here comes the guys, and isn't that Chen with them?"

"Hey girls, having fun?" asked Daniel, the fire prince, waving at them.

"Julie's a great decorator…Everything is just perfect." remarked the water prince straightening his glasses. Runo turned to the guys. "Hey where are the Ventus brothers?"

"They're not here yet, what's keeping them so long?" agreed Klaus as he scanned the rest of the room.

About an hour later.

"Ah there they come right now." Said Hoolio, turning his attention to the door. Alice had gone to help Runo with her hair.

"Hello you guys, how are you?" asked the cheerful Seichiro.

"You are late." accused Julie eyeing the brothers indignantly. "Sorry Ju, we just got a little side-tracked."

"Ah you better be Shun." remarked Julie. "Whatever…"

"Glad you could make it this time." Said Dan, punching him lightly.

"Yeah, sorry I couldn't come to your party Runo, wait a second where is she?"

"She'll be back any moment now. Your attire is so appropriate, the dark green colour really goes with your long hair, which I still don't understand why you keep it that long." Mira commented as she examined Shun's clothes.

"Chill, Mira…get some fresh air or something."

"Very funny Seichiro." she remarked pouting. "Oh there comes Runo.."

They all turned their attention towards Runo. At the same time "Look Alice, the Ventus brothers have finally arrived." Alice turned her attention towards the gathering of people Runo indicated.

She was shocked as her eyes focused on one of the brothers in particular. The one with long black hair, and the most beautiful honey coloured eyes.

Shun's eyes widened in amazement as his eyes fell on the girl beside Runo, the girl with orange hair and soft brown eyes, and pale skin that looked so beautiful in the black dress.

They muttered each other's name under their breathe, so that even those near them couldn't hear.

"Who is that guy with the long hair?" she asked Runo, still in a trance-like state.

"Oh that? That's Shun, the Wind prince, you know the prince of the Ventus Kingdom…" Alice's eyes widened as she heard Runo's answer.

"Who is that girl with Runo?" asked Shun, not taking his eyes off her.

"That's Alice, the priestess of the kingdom of Darkas." answered Julie, looking at Shun suspiciously.

Shun's eyes were locked on Alice's. They seemed confused, and a bit scared at the situation.

Alice could feel her heart go cold as their eyes met. Did he feel that she had betrayed him? Did he hate her? She knew that there was a lot of bad blood between Ventus and Darkas. The two kingdoms did not get along well. If there were ever two kingdoms on the verge of going to war, then those were it. I don't want to loose you; she felt tears welling up in her eyes as those words replayed in her mind.

"Please, if you would excuse me Runo." She said as she left to the courtyard in a hurry.

"Alice?" Runo called after her in concern, but she did not stop. Runo thought it was best to let her have some alone time.

"What's wrong with her?" asked Chen. Runo shrugged in confusion.

Shun felt strange, he did not know what he was feeling…. He felt anger surge through his heart like wild fire…His hands clenched into balls.

He took a deep breathe as he considered what to do next.

What would happen now? Is this the end of their relationship?

Me- End of Chapter 6. Hope everyone liked it. I got it done sooner than I thought I would. Ah well, it's a good thing atleast.

Seichiro- Let's just hope you get the next chapter done fast as well...I van't bear to see my brother and Alice suffer so much.

Me - Oh seichiro so sweet of you.

Seichiro- Arisu does not own bakugan or any of the Characters...except me that is.

Me- Anyway, Please do READ AND REVIEW...thankyou..*bows*