>> Waking Up <<

~Sonia~

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Sonia slipped silently into her bedroom, it was quite early and she didn't with to wake Gundam. She walked over to her desk, and slumped into her desk chair. The king was preparing for a ball, the whole court was under pressure to get it done in time. Sonia rested her head on her desk, her cousin was a great king no doubt. But he was not the best judge of character. He didn't like Gundam, he didn't trust him ether. Sonia turned her head to see on of the dark devas sitting on her desk. She smiled and sat up, she scooped him up in her hands. " Well hello there. I want expecting to see you." She chirped. He squeaked in reply
" You have made my day." She said stroking his head with her finger. He looked at her and squeaked. He jumped away and scurried over to the corner of her room. Curious Sonia stood and walked over to where jump-P had run off to. She stepped around the corner to find a large snake curled in the corner. Sonia shrieked and fell backwards. She scooted backwards, she was not a fan of snakes. She had bad experiences with the creature. The snake slowly made its way over to her, it opened its mouth barring its fangs. Sonia turned her head away and closed her eyes. She froze and waited for it to attack her. After a few moments she opened her eyes to find Gundam standing in front of her holding the snake. He looked down at her " I'm sorry he scared you Sonia." He apologized as he returned the snake to its cage. Sonia slowly rose to her feet, she brushed of her skirt. " I'm very sorry I reacted that way... It's just you and snakes..." She said looking at Gundam. He had dark circles under his eyes, he looked like he hadn't slept in weeks. Sonia walked over to him, she placed her hand on his cheek. " I have nightmares too. I find it helps to talk about them no matter how painful it is." She said as she embraced him. He  held her close as well. " I have the same nightmare every night. There is a little girl with pigtails, holding a doll, and crying. Only she looks just like me, like she could be my daughter. And...I just let my beasts kill her.." He paused trying to get ahold of himself. " I believe it is some kind of omen...But that doesn't matter. I want it to stop." He whispered. Sonia held him tighter "I have terrible dreams as well. Only in my dreams I kill my parents. I let lose one of your snakes in there bed. Then I crown myself queen, I oppress my people. And then I see you only I have killed you as well. I dream many Different things but in every dream you die." She sobbed. She looked up at him wiping away her tears " So please don't go through it alone. Let me help you." Gundam smiled down at her "Of course." He said. He placed a soft kiss on her lips. Sonia grabbed his hand " The king is throwing a ball at the end of this month."she said A little flushed. " I was wondering if you would be my date?" She asked. Gundam smiled " Yes of course... But I regret to inform I cannot dance." He replied. Sonia giggled " I guess I'll have to teach you then." She grabbed his other hand,and she placed in on her waist. "You place you hand on the lady's waist, the lady places her hand on the gentlemanly shoulder." She said placing her hand on his shoulder " Normally the gentleman leads, but this time I shall. First you step this way,follow after me." She instructed. She slowly lead Gundam, through the steps of formal dancing. They practiced until Sonia's foot was bruised, and Gundam was cursing out of anger. Sonia had a meeting to get to by the time the had finished. She kissed Gundam and was on her way. Only she seemed happy, she seemed excited again. No one had seen her like that in a long time.
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Gundam knew that this dream girl he keep seeing was important. Tonight as he drifted off to sleep he decided he was going to try to talk to her. Everything was in place only this time before he killed the girl he asked her name. She  smiled at him " My name is Raven. And seven years ago today you killed me. Don't let history repeat itself...please."
And then once more like always the girl died, leaving Gundam just as confused as before.