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8. Sunset Dinner

When they got back to the palace, Van carried Hitomi up to their room and laid her on the bed. He looked at her. She looked like a perfect angel. Thinking that reminded him of the first time she saw his wings. He had expected her to run away screaming like others had. But she didn't. She had called him an angel. She was the only one that had ever said that and wasn't afraid. It's also how she came up with her nickname for him: My Angel. Van smiled. He was so glad she had come back to him. He wished he could climb in bed with her, but he had duties to attend to. So did she, but Van decided to let her take the day off. Then he had an idea. He would plan a romantic evening dinner for her as a reward for how well she did. He smiled again at this thought and left his sleeping angel to rest.

. . . . Elsewhere in Zaibach . . . .

"My lady," A man yelled bursting through the doors.

He quickly bowed, then looked up and gave his news.

"My lady, I have discovered something about the seer. She is a royal Draconian! I saw her with the dragon and another woman on top of a cliff. I also heard that she will come back every morning to strengthen her wings. But the Dragon won't be with her every day. The woman will be with her on some days starting tomorrow. This other woman though is also of royal Draconian blood. I saw the markings. Does this change anything?"

"No," The Lady said. "It doesn't change anything. Good work. You have done well. Tell Dilandau to go to that cliff tomorrow and kill this other woman, but bring the seer to me alive. Now go!"

"Yes, My Lady," the man bowed again and left.

. . . . Back in Fanelia . . . .

Several hours later Hitomi woke up to find herself in bed. She smiled.

'Van must have carried me up here. I don't remember leaving the mountain. I must have fallen asleep,' Hitomi thought.

The door opened slowly. Hitomi looked over to see Van standing in the doorway. She smiled.

"Evening sleepy head," he said teasingly.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to fall asleep," She said sheepishly.

A blush crept onto her face, causing Van to laugh.

"You look so cute when you blush," He told her.

Hitomi's blush deepened, causing Van to laugh more. She threw a pillow at him trying not to smile. The pillow caught Van in the face because he didn't see it coming, he was laughing so hard. The shocked expression on his face caused Hitomi to break down and start laughing. Van joined her as he threw the pillow back. Thus began the pillow fight, which lasted several minutes before they both collapsed, giggling. Then they kissed.

"We should save this for tonight," he said. "I came to tell you to get changed. I have a surprise waiting on the roof. I'll go make sure everything is set. I'll met you at the bottom of the stairs in a few minutes."

He got up and left. Hitomi wondered what the surprise was. She quickly changed and was surprised to find a blue pendant like the one she gave Van, along with a note lying on her dresser. This is what the note said:

'My Dearest Angel,

This pendant belonged to my mother and now I want you to have it. Please wear it tonight.

Van'

Hitomi smiled while putting her new pendant on. Then she went to meet Van. She found him at the bottom of the stairs waiting. He smiled when he saw her. She was beautiful. She was wearing an emerald green dress that matched her eyes beautifully. Her hair, which reached the middle of her back, was down and shiny. She had shoes that matched her dress. She also had on the blue pendant, which seemed to glow. Van picked her up, told her to close her eyes, released his wings and flew up to the roof. He set her down, led her to a spot on the roof and told her to open her eyes. She gasped. They were on a flat part of the roof that overlooked Fanelia. In front of her on the roof were two candles and enough food to feed 4 people. Hitomi looked over at Van, who was watching her reaction. She smiled.

"It's beautiful."

"I was hoping you would like it. I planned this as a reward for you. You deserve it. And I wanted to spend some more time with you. Merle and Kyria got everything ready while I worked. And don't worry, we were fine without you for one afternoon."

"What was Kyria doing after we got back," Hitomi asked.

"She checked on Jake after we got back. She is so protective of him. After that though she helped Merle get everything ready. Then she went to the Library."

"I hope she doesn't find that book,"

"Don't worry. I put it in our room. Come on, let's eat."

Hitomi smiled. Then she kissed Van on the cheek and sat down. While they ate they watched the people in Fanelia. Then they just sat together and watched the sunset. Then Hitomi said something completely unexpected.

"Van, I'm pregnant," Hitomi said cautiously.

It had taken her awhile to get the courage to tell him. Now that she had Van was staring at her in shock.

"When did you find out?"

"Last week when Millerna did her regular checkup."

Flashback

"Hitomi, how have you been feeling lately."

"Fine, why."

"Have you been getting sick in the mornings?"

"Every morning for a few weeks now. Van doesn't know yet. How did you know?"

"It's called morning sickness. I've had it too. But it means something wonderful. You're pregnant!"

Hitomi's mouth dropped open in shock. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. Pregnant!?

"For how long?"

"About two cycles(months). I'll come back next month with the proper equipment. (don't know what they have). Meanwhile here's instructions on how to take care of yourself while your pregnant. Congratulations!"

End Flashback

"I didn't tell you right away because I wanted it to be a surprise. But I just couldn't keep it in any longer. Also our baby will be 3/4 draconian since were both half- bloods (not sure)."

By now Van had gotten over his shock and was smiling broadly. He was going to be a father!

"Your right. When are you expecting?"

"Not for at least seven more cycles. It's getting late we should go to bed."

The sun had indeed set. Van was about to say something then nodded. He picked her up causing her to giggle, and carried her back down to bed. As he put her on the bed her pendant began to glow. Knowing what was happening Van grabbed Hitomi's hand. Hitomi, who understood what it meant, gripped his hand.

Vision

As Hitomi was engulfed by darkness, she noticed her hand was still clasped by Van's. She was glad that Van had come with her. As the vision started, Hitomi's grip on Van's hand tightened.

The vision started with Hitomi and Kyria on the cliff. Kyria was helping Hitomi learn to fly. When they landed and had pulled in their wings, they sat down their backs to the trees. Then a man snuck up behind them.

(Van and Hitomi gasped. They knew that face only too well. It was Dilandau.)

He snuck up on Kyria and swiftly brought his sword down for the kill.

(Hitomi turned away. She couldn't watch. Van however saw everything.)

When Kyria dropped to the ground dead, Hitomi shrieked. She jumped up and started to back away, but Dilandau caught her and knocked her out. He picked her up and ran into the forest.

End Vision

After they came out of the vision, Van discovered Hitomi

crying on his shoulder and he was holding her. He didn't have the heart to tell her what she'd missed. Then he had an idea. He would follow them secretly and fight Dilandau while Hitomi and Kyria flew away. After they started flying Van would follow. Van waited for Hitomi to calm down before telling her his idea. She agreed as long as he was careful and would follow them, not stay and fight. Van promised, smiling. Then they went off to talk to Kyria and tell her the plan.