Love

"I'm sorry it took me so long to tell you this Empress, but I love you." Bastian told, and held his breath waiting for her response. It came in the form of her pressing her lips against his.

They had both spent the last few years alone, neither was going to let this opportunity slip by.

"Bastian, make me a promise." The Empress said after breaking the kiss.

"Anything Empress."

"Promise you'll never leave me again." She said in a meek tone.

"I will never leave you again Empress, this is my home now. If don't mind the company of course." Bastian responded.

"You know I wouldn't, but Bastian I have one Final decree." She stated in a more serious tone.

"What?" He asked curiously.

"Never call me Empress again." She said.

He chuckled. "You've got it Moon Child."

And the two knew that they would never be alone again.