Arcanum

Chapter 54: Aiyana (Finale!)

The beautiful sun shone through the window, casting a bright light around the room. I yawned, and rubbed my eyes, smiling when I saw Lucas laying asleep beside me. I was about to move, but I giggled when I discovered the black haired guy had his arms wrapped around my waist.

"Lucas?" I poked his shoulder, and the guy's eyes fluttered open.

"Hi." He smiled, and I propped myself up on my elbow,

"We should probably get up." I said, looking outside at the bright sky.

"Can't we sleep in for a little longer?" Lucas moaned, and buried his face under the blankets. I giggled, and tickled the lump. The guy laughed loudly, as I continued to tickle him,

"Bad idea, my Princess." He grinned, and emerged from the blankets. The guy launched forward and started tickling me furiously. I threw back my head, laughing, and trying to push his hands off me. The guy and I rolled around as we tickled each other, and Lucas managed to roll me beneath him. The black haired guy grinned,

"I win." He snickered, and nuzzled my neck. I let out a soft giggle, and then shoved the guy off me, and leaped on top of him. Lucas smirked up at me, and I playfully swayed my tail back and forth. The black haired guy grabbed my waist, and pulled me onto his chest, our lips meeting. My hands rested on his chest, as I continued to kiss him.

"Now we should really leave." I advised, and let go of Lucas, my hand resting on his neck.

"I wish we didn't have to." He groaned, and I got out of bed, and dressed into a casual dress with a corset. Lucas pulled me in for another kiss when I finished changing, and I rolled my eyes, and pushed him away, "Now's not the day. We have things to do."

"Oh fine." He sighed, and I grabbed his hand, and leaned close to the guy,

"But tomorrow, I promise we will have all day to spend together."

"I'll like that." Lucas kissed the top of my head, and the two of us headed out of the house.

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"You liking the jungle?" I asked Lucas, as we rode our horses through it.

"It'll defiantly take some time to get used to. I'm not really a jungle boy." He chuckled, and I smiled,

"You'll get used to it." I said, and fixed the reins. My horse let out a snort and Lucas and I laughed,

"He's annoyed today."

"Yeah." I giggled,

"Guess he wanted us to stay at home too." Lucas teased,

"I'm sure he did." I responded, sarcastically. The black haired guy grinned,

"I'm so glad I fell in love with you."

"That's sweet. Me too." I blushed, and Lucas smirked,

"Race you to the hot springs?"

"You bet, loser!" I kicked my horse into a gallop, and the chestnut sped past Lucas's horse. "Haha!" I pointed at the guy as I sped ahead.

"Unfair!" Lucas grumbled, and urged his horse to go faster. The horse gradually went faster and faster, and I urged my horse to go faster. I saw the hot spring up ahead, and I giggled, and stopped my horse right beside it.

"Looks like I'm the winner!" I stood up proud in the saddle, and Lucas sighed,

"You win. Not next time though, just you wait." The two of us dismounted, and Lucas undressed and climbed into the spring. I leaned against a tree near him, and stared up at the gorgeous blue sky with not a cloud in sight.

"Aiyana, what are we going to do about the Catori Rebels?" Lucas asked me, and I looked down at him,

"The Catori have defiantly grown in numbers, and now that the humans are on our side, the Catori rebels probably have backed down. I wouldn't be surprised if that left either." I explained, and the guy smiled,

"That's great. Wow, this spring really is amazing." He laughed, and climbed out of the spring, putting his clothes back on.

"I know." I smiled, and the two of us walked back to our horses.

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"I'm so proud of my older sister." Anca wrapped me in a hug when we arrived back at the village,

"Thank you. I'm proud of you too. That's why when I'm Queen, I want you to be our leader of the army."

"Really?" My blonde haired brother grinned, and wrapped me up in a tighter hug. I giggled, and hugged him back,

"Of course. Think I'd lie to you?"

"No." He chuckled,

"Also, Charlene, I know you have feelings for Dodger. Go marry him." I smiled, and the girl blushed,

"Okay Princess. I'll come to visit though!" The two of us hugged,

"You better visit." I teased, and she giggled,

"Of course Aiyana." I let go of my friend, and she began talking to villagers. As I watched my village with happiness, I heard footsteps behind me.

"Princess." Prince Chayton stood behind me,

"What is it?" I asked, growling slightly,

"I'm sorry for everything I did. I really am a jerk, and that's why, I'm leaving to another country. I hope you have a great life, Princess." He gently kissed my head, and then rode off with a few soldiers on a palomino horse. Kyrin appeared shortly after the prince, and he embraced me in a large hug,

"I gotta say, I was always super jealous of Lucas, and maybe part of me still is. But honestly, you two are so meant for each other." The guy smiled, and I smiled back,

"Kyrin, I want you to know that I really did like you, and I think it's time to you to move on. Ooh, you should go talk to that girl over there." I pointed to a pretty girl with long brown hair and wolf ears.

"Maybe I will." Kyrin grinned, and took off to talk to the girl. I smiled, and was about to stroll around the village when a person suddenly grabbed my hand, and I hissed as they put their hand across my eyes. The person led me somewhere, and they revealed the place. It was below my favourite tree. Lucas was the person, and I giggled,

"What's this for?" I asked, smiling

"Come with me." The two of us went to my favourite branch, and we both sat down. As we stared at the early sunset, Lucas took something out of his pocket. He turned toward me, his eyes shining with happiness,

"Princess Aiyana, will you marry me?" He asked, showing me the beautiful ring with a single emerald.

"Yes!" I beamed with uncontrollable warmth, and I wrapped my arms around the guy's neck. "Of course I'll marry you, silly."