_______________________________________________ Macross 7 fanfic: Disclaimer: I obviously didn't make Macross 7. I'm just a fan! Standard Disclaimers apply! _______________________________________________ I Could Fall In Love *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ part 2 *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "You need to talk to your son. He can't always do as he pleases." Ray laughed heartily, his royal mustache tickling the sides of his face. "So now he's my son?" Akiko nodded, her crown moving a bit to the left. "With all of that obstinance, it's no wonder he's your son. He takes after your side of the family." At that, the carriage came to screeching halt. Akkiko sighed. "I guess we've arrived... What do we say Ray? They're expecting Basara?!?" He touched a hand to her shoulder. "Why do you worry so woman? What else do we say but the truth." With that he placed a kiss on her pouting lips. ********* The King and Queen sat side by side in their lavishly decorated throne room. The air was crisp with the perfume of visiting Ladies and the spice of roasted hams. Queen Milia spoke to her king for the first time in months. "How was your journey dear?" Maximillian grinned, his eyes alight with love and bottled laughter. "Not as exciting as your time here I presume?" She touched a hand to his white knuckle. "If it wasn't for Gamlin we might have all been eaten." Maximillian nodded. "He is a fine knight... in fact, he's my best one. He is the son you never gave me." Milia arched an eyebrow. "Do my daughters and I upset you?" He laughed. "Not in any new way." "Well, It is possible for Gamlin to become our son." Intimated Milia. King Maximillian's eyes widened. "Adoption?" "No, not that! Why not give him one of our daughters. You know, a reward for his bravery." He touched a hand to his chin. "Does he want to marry? He's an adventurous knight, why would I burden him with a woman?" The Queen nearly popped a vein. "I will ignore that last comment... Have you seen the way he looks at Emilia?" The King's eyes widened. "They're in love?" Queen Milia nodded. "I'm almost certain that there is something between them." Max furrowed his brow. "I thought that he had a thing for Mylene... Who would have thought? Now we can have a dual-engagement!" Queen Milia nodded. "Let us find Gamlin's father and make the arrangements." King Max clapped his hands together. "What a splendid idea!" Just then, an advisor appeared. "King Ray and Queen Akiko of Valkiria have arrived." ********* Bobby averted his gaze from the horses to his companion. "Basara, did you bring your lute?" "What kind of question is that?" The prince adjusted his leather tunic as he spoke. "Do your clothes fit?" Bobby grinned. "of course! We look like kings in these garments." A loud banging sounded from the back of the carriage. "Oh yes, and Veffidas looks like a queen." Basara tuned his instrument. "So where are we performing?" "You'll be proud of me when you see this place. It's so beautiful--" "You still haven't answered my question." Basara interrupted. Bobby frowned, his silvery hair blowing in the night wind. "You royalty are so impatient. You'll see when we get there. It's only one town away." ********* All were gathered around the banquet hall waiting patiently for the princess to emerge-- All except King and Queen Jenius that is. Those two made busy sealing the fates of their eldest and youngest daughters. In the document room not too far away, a thousand candles flickered like fireflies. King Maximillian began to unravel a roll of parchment as he addressed Lord Kinryuu, the father of Sir Gamlin. "Your son is a fine knight. In fact, he is the finest in all the kingdom." The bald man bowed humbly. "Oh no your majesty, you are too kind to my family. We are not deserving of your praise." Max shook his head, causing the candlelight to bounce off of his coal-black hair. "No! A fine knight such as your son is deserving of my praise as well as the hand of one of my daughters." Lord Kinryuu's eyes widened. "A princess?" King Maximillian nodded. "If you are thinking of declining my offer, remember that I will offer your son Emilia's dowry, plus a position in the Starry Knights." Tears formed in the larger man's eyes. "I am sure that my son will be pleased." ****In another part of the castle**** "I'm pleased that my Mylene will belong to such a fine family." Queen Akiko blushed. "It is our son that is lucky. To be betrothed to such a fine princess is an honor like no other." His highness Ray nodded. "Indeed, if your daughter is half as beautiful as you Queen Milia, our son will be the happiest man in Valkiria." Milia laughed in delight. "Oh! The princess is due any moment now..." Her eyes darted across the room, finally lighting on a distant object. "In fact, here she is now." The sea of humans parted as Sir Gamlin escorted Mylene through the crystal-studded entranceway. All eyes turned to the princess who seemed to glow as she flowed towards the center of the room. With undulating, graceful steps she walked. And with subtle, sparkly motions, she waved to various guests. Even Milia was impressed by her poise. She smiled to herself before returning her attentions to her guests. "So, Where's your son the Prince?" ********* "Are we performing here?" Questioned Basara. Bobby tied the horses to a wooden beam. "Isn't it amazing. I have arranged for us to perform at the Macross Castle." The Prince searched Bobby's face for a smirk, a grin-- anything to indicate that this was foul humor and that they were performing someplace else. Finding no such hint, he sighed and began tightening the strings of his lute-- sighing because he knew that it was going to be a long night. TO BE CONTINUED _____________________________________________________________________________________________ AUTHOR'S NOTES 1. Not much to say... Just stay tuned for the next part ok? ^_^ Ja! ~Courtney-chan