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Forbidden Desire

crystal-mist

Chapter-7

What I truly desire.

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.

But, he wasn't angry at the orange haired girl….He was angry at himself…Why? He didn't know, maybe because he had realized long ago that he should have revealed his true identity to her, but he had ignored this feeling…And now because of his carelessness, he was hurting her, that much was evident in her eyes as she had left. He found himself muttering a quick apology to Julie as he rushed towards the courtyard. He didn't know what he was going to do, but he was more concerned to find Alice than anything else. He quickly scanned the courtyard, it seemed deserted.

"Where is she?" he muttered under his breathe feeling frustration flood his being. He continued walking aimlessly, and as luck would have it he thought he saw someone in the distance. He was right, an orange-haired girl stood in a little clearing, leaning over a fountain. She had a beautiful black gown on, and her back was turned to Shun, she obviously didn't hear him approaching. Oh Skyress! What now? What can I tell her..What if she hates me? Shun shook his head free of these thoughts.

"Alice..." he felt that it was better to start with her name, and see her reaction, then wing it later. He saw Alice jump a bit out of surprise hearing her name. She didn't even have to turn around to know who it was. She sighed, she knew that there was nothing that she could do to avoid this confrontation, no matter how much she wanted to.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breathe to prevent herself from having a nervous breakdown. "Shun..." she breathed in a barely audible tone.

A long silence followed, it was one of those extremely uncomfortable ones. Both of them were waiting uneasily for each other's response before speaking. The silence stretched out endlessly, only putting more and more doubts in their minds.

"Alice, things can't go on like this..." he stated.

"We come from two totally different worlds, and we are not just any commoner there either...We are both authoritative figures whom the country depends on." she completed his point.

"Our worlds are so different, and they are practically the two kingdoms more likely to go to war." he said looking at the ground, realizing just where this conversation was going.

"We worship two different Gods, and specialize in conflicting elements." she said, running her hand through the cool and refreshing waters of the fountain. Her eyes showing sheer pain and tears were rolling down her cheeks. She was glad that she did not have to face Shun during this conversation, because if she had she would not have been able to put on this act that was crushing her heart.

"But, in spite of all of that, even though we have so many differences...I have to tell you that, my feelings for you have not changed in the slightest." said Shun suddenly gathering every bit of courage he could muster.

Her eyes widened in disbelief, she couldn't believe that Shun could have actually said this. Tears were falling freely from her eyes.

"What d. ?" stuttered Alice as she felt a glimmer of unnatural hope light up in her heart.

"I...It's okay if you don't feel the same, I understand and I won't hold it Against you."

"God, Shun what are you saying?" she questioned turning towards him. He was shocked at the sight of her tears, the apparent stream of tears down her cheek made him feel guilty. "To tell you the absolute truth...I feel the same way, my feelings for you haven't changed at all." she said with a watery smile. Shun couldn't believe his ears.

"You really mean it?"

she nodde with a small smile hearing Shun's question and his tome brighten up.

"But Alice, if so...What about everything you said about her differences?" he asked, concern taking up the joy in his eyes.

"Well, they were all...an act...I was afraid that you wanted to end this, so I thought it would be better not to resist and act if I were in favour of your decision, then you wouldn't feel so bad." She replied looking down at the ground.

"Even in these situations, you put others before you…I'm impressed, I spoke with sheer selfishness, I wanted to be with you."

"But, I am glad that you were selfish." She looked into his eyes. "What I truly desire is to be by your side." She stated plainly. Shun smiled at her before taking her in his arms and engulfing her in a gentle embrace. She put her arms around Shun.

"You know, we should probably get back." He said pulling back from the hug and smiling.

"I guess everyone will be waiting…..You will come to the usual spot this Saturday right?"

"Of course, wouldn't miss it for the world, My Sweet Princess." She blushed at this.

"I am the Priestess, not the Princess, Dear Prince of Mine." This caused a slight blush creep on his face as well.

When they were back to the ballroom.

"Are you alright Alice?" asked the blue-haired Princess of Light.

"Yes, I really am sorry for making you all worry." She apologized.

"It's okay, What matters is that you are here now." Said Chen, slowly sipping some punch.

"Oh! Alice…You are BACK…..I thought you went back, I was wondering where you were…" squealed Julie taking her hands in hers. Alice smiled uneasily as she felt the stare of everyone at the party on her.

*That Saturday*

The both of them were sitting in their usual spots. Knowledge about who the other was did not alter their relationship. Shun looked at Alice and smiled, she was gazing at the bed of wild roses. He found himself moving closer to her until he was right by her side.

"What is it?" she asked, looking at him.

"I am really sorry I kept my royalty a secret from you."

"I told you its okay…But, how long do you think this is going to last?"

"What do you mean?"

"The people of our kingdoms are most likely to go against us for this…" she replied, not looking at him.

"I know, but I promise you we will find a way out of this…I swear by my honor that I will never give you up, no matter what the circumstance." He said, standing up. He drew his sword from it's sheathe and drove it into the ground and bowed. "It's an official promise by the Wind Prince. You can count on that."

She looked up at him in surprise and soon broke out into a smile.

"Thank you…" she said standing up beside him and holding his free hand.

"This is my Royal emblem, my sword 'Enraiha'." he told her drawing out his sword from the mud.

"It looks so beautiful…The workmanship is just exquisite…Can I take a closer look at it?" she questioned, not sure what his reaction would be.

"Uh...Well sure." he said with a sweet smile, he handed it to her. "Just be careful not to hurt yourself. Enraiha is really sharp."

"You know Shun, I am not a pansy that needs protection from every single thing." she remarked, pouting a little.

"Now, now don't make that face." He said with an amused smile.

She turned away from him and looked at the sword. It was made of pure Ekrostium, the most shiny and powerful metal on the face of Ekametrika. The handle had the carving of a Phoenix on it, and the eyes were studded with bright Jewels. There where many intricate carving on the sword, making it look absolutely beautiful.

"It is so beautiful; it looks like the Phoenix will come to life at any moment. The craftsman must be really skilled." muttered Alice still looking at the sword. "But, it is a bit extravagant for a sword though."

"Yes, it is the Royal Emblem so it is supposed to be grand. Why don't you like it?"

"Of course I do, I was just saying. Shun…" she looked into his honey-orbs. Just hearing his name uttered by that sweet voice made him happy. "I really Love you."

"I know that silly. And, I love you too." He said as he took his sword and put it back in it's sheathe. They both sat back down again, and spent the rest of the day in each other's arms. Relishing every moment of contact.

They were happy and forgot everything else…

But, exactly how long would their happiness last?

Me- And that is that..Phew…I had a bit of trouble getting this chapter done….I wonder how it was..Please give me your feedback..

*And the name of Shun's sword Enraiha came from Kaze no Stigma… I know that Enraiha is supposed to be a flame sword..And the fact that Shun is a Wind Prince is extremely contradictory. But, I've always thought that Enraiha was a cool name for a sword…*

*If you have any suggestions for the name of his sword…Feel free to add it in your review, and I might consider changing it*

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