It Lies in the Heart.

Vaj bought a 2 outfits for herself then 2 for Li. She giggled and snuck into the wig shop, looking at all the wigs, she bought a light brown wig for herself and a black one for Li

Li went into the library and continued to study

 

Natsuki's eyes started to open,

Tadami frowned and sat down where Natsuki always sat

 

June nodded, understanding. However, the pain was only feeling worse for her, even though it was getting a little better. It must be deeper than I thought... She thought and held on to Kelveras tightly. She looked up at the sky, trying to distract herself. Keeping her mind on something else usually made it easier to forget about the pain.

Kimiko walked out of her room and down the hallway towards the lookout tower.

 

Kelveras managed to make it to the camp and stopped, "dear...we are here...we can rest now love...." he said gently getting off his horse with her, he gently laid his cloak on the ground and laid her on it, "I'm sorry I can't do better dear...." he sighed getting out the medical supplies.

Lanern continued to ride, he looked down noticing Natsuki had opened her eyes, "its going to be ok princess....I'm here...." he said looking back up, he held her close, "just a little bit farther until we can rest...."

 

Natsuki started to cough into her hand, once she took her hand away she whimpered when she sa it covered with blood, "Lanern, i'm scared.... i want Nii-sama," she said,

Tadami sighed and picked a red flower and looked at it,

 

Vaj giggled and walked through the palace to her brothers room, but stopped and turned to her room. SHe quickly changed then placed the wig on and walked to Li's room and knocked on the door

Li opened the door and looked at her from head to toe, "Vaj....What are you doing...."

Vaj scowled then sighed and crossed her arms, "What gave it away..."

Li made a slight sad face, hesitated, then pointed to her scar on her cheek

Vaj looked down and closed the door, going back to her room

 

June looked up at Kelveras and gave a small smile. "It's okay..." She said softly. "Thank you... For staying with me..." She said.

Kimiko ran up the stairs to the lookout tower.

 

Kelveras smiled and gently touched June's cheek, "now how could you say that love...I will always be by your side.....forever...." he said leaning down and tenderly kissing her, he gently took one of her hands in his, "I love you June....with all my heart dear.....I'm going to make sure your ok....I promise you...."

Lanern gently took Natsuki's hand and wiped it on his cloak, "there..." he smiled holding her close, "don't worry Natsuki....I promise you will be ok....we are headed to see him now...." he stopping and reaching the camp site, he put his cloak on the ground and laid Natsuki on it, "these supplies better help her...." he said getting them from his horse.

 

June kissed him back. She gave his hand a gentle squeeze and smiled. "Kelveras... I love you, too..." She said as a tear ran down her cheek. She winced, squeezing his hand tightly.

Kimiko looked out the window in the lookout tower.

 

Natsuki tried to hold back her tears as she stared at the sky

Tadami frowned when he recognised the flower

 

Vaj sighed and walked into her room, she coughed a little and dropped on her bed. She coughed once again, then started to cough even more, feeling like a knot was forming on her back. She blinked then tightned her eyes shut when the knot seemed to become more painful, she sighed and closed her eyes, No ones ever home anymore....Seems like everyon...e...

Li sighed and looked down at the stuff she had brought for him, he picked up then disguise and placed it on his desk for when they visted the kingdom tomarrow. He rested her head on the desk and took a big breath, then let it out. I wonder what happened to everybody...Noody is here...Its like they dissapeared

 

Kelveras tended to June's wound the best he could and laid down beside her, gently holding her hand, "I'm sorry June...." he sighed closing his eyes, "if only it had been me instead of you....I never wanted anything to ever happen to you like this.....I love you so much....."

Lanern finished up with Natsuki's wound, "unfornately thats the best I can do..." he said sadly and gently taking her hand, "I'll be here with you through the night my princess....I'll keep you safe....I promise your going to be ok...."

 

Natsuki looked at him, "thank you lanern......" she muttered and looked at her own blood on his cloak, she closed her eyes, "im sorry," she said and started to cough again,

Tadami sighed and threw the anemone over the cliff and into the sea,

 

Vaj blinked slowly as he breathing sounded thick. She blinked one last time and then fainted

Li sighed and walked out of the room to his mothers throne, he walked in front of the throne and bowed his head, "Mother? Are you there?"

The Queen slowly looked down at him, "What is it?" She asked in a sharp tone, "You interruped my thinking."

Li closed his eyes tightly then opened and looked up at her, "Where is everyone? I know its a...Blunt question but- What happened to everyone...?"

The Queen sighed slightly, "They went to the battle feilds," She smirked slightly, "Go fetch Vaj for me, I need to speak to her."

 

June sighed and closed her eyes, giving his hand a gently squeeze. "Don't say stuff like that..." She said softly. "I never want you to be hurt either... besides, it's not your fault... It's mine. I was foolish to think that I could fight..."

Kimiko stared out of the lookout tower and sighed. I'm going to wait here until Natsuki gets back... She thought.

 

"Even though you say that dear...I still would rather wish it upon myself than you....if I could take all your pain away..." Kelveras said holding her close to him, "I know you can fight love....I just wish I was there alongside you....like I always want to be....."

Lanern smiled, "theres no need to be sorry....if there is anyway I can help you Natsuki...I want to do it...." he said sitting down but still gently holding her hand, "I always want to protect you my princess..."

 

June winced at the wound yet again and gritted her teeth. She held on to Kelveras tightly. She stayed silent for awhile before speaking. "They probably didn't even noticed I left the castle..." She shook her head. "Now they'll know. Mother will be informed immediately that I'm injured... And she'll know I went to fight..." She opened her eyes and stared at the sky.

Kimiko yawned, getting tired.

 

Natsuki coughed again, "im still sorry for worrying you," she said and gasped before letting go of Lanern's hand and digging her nails into her other arm to try and focus on that pain instead of the pain from her wound, "it hurts!" she whimpered, the pain fron her wound growing stronger

Tadami reasted his chin on his knees, "its getting late......" he muttered

 

"Probably....but what ever the case that awaits us back at Oblivion...." Kelveras smiled, "if there is any blame...it will be mine....even if I have to die for you love...." he said gently kissing her hand, "I promise I will protect you.....no matter the cost....."

Lanern held Natsuki close and gently rubbed her back, "no princess I'm sorry...I'm sorry I wasn't there for you...." he sighed, "I'm sorry your going through this...and I didn't stop it...."

 

Li looked off with a semi-annoyed look, he turned around and walke out, "Whatever..." He mummbled to where only he could hear then head to Vaj's room

Vaj fluttered her eyes open then sat up and rubbed her head, Geez..., she thought then looked up at her door when Li knocked on it