Loving a Demon

Disclaimer: I don't own escaflowne. If I did there would be a few changes like Dilly-sama would have never ever been Celena. I don't hate her it's just that Dilly-sama should be all man.

A/N: All right, before you say it let mew explain! This idea popped in my head while I was reading a book by one of my fav authors (Virgina Henley). I'll try to finish some of my other fics that I haven't touched in months. This will be another AU fic. Now, on with the fic!

Chapter 1: The Mission

Gwendolyn Marie Fenessa sat quietly in her chamber, gazing up at the sky from her seat by the large bay window. Her mind and thoughts drifted off into her fantasy or 'dream' world as she would call it. The soft ocean breeze blew gently though her long, flaming orange hair. Her amber eyes watched as the fluffy white clouds moved gracefully across the crystal blue sky. It was the perfect day to be outside but unfortunately for Gwendolyn, this wasn't going to happen.

"Gwen? Are you listening to me?" Gwendolyn sighed inwardly and removed her gaze from the sky.

"Yes mother." She replied in a detached tone.

"Darling." The older red hair woman began as she took a seat beside her daughter. "I know you don't want to do this. If I could, I would do it for you but a woman of my age isn't exactly appealing to a man of twenty years age." Gwendolyn rolled her amber eyes and sighed.

"I know, I know, I know . . .but why do we have to do it this way? Can't we just send in some spy to pose as a servant to kill him?"

"Darling, we could easily do that but then how'd inherit his wealth?" the woman paused and put her arm around her daughter's shoulders. "Gwen, you are the most beautiful and cunning woman I know. Only you could pull this off."

"I know that but . . ." Gwen stopped to collect her thoughts. She didn't know how to say it or she feared to say it. Her pale hands took hold of the red velvet skirt of her dress in frustration.

"Gwen dear, what is it?"

"I just think it's really unfair to do this to him." Her mother removed her arm from around her daughter immediately. She stood up quickly and shot a glare at Gwen.

"Fair? Fair!? Gwen, because of that bastard our country's size continues to decrease. Our wealth is quickly disappearing! By the time you'd be old enough to take the thrown there won't be anything left of Frenessia. I know it's hard but we're counting on you."

"mother it's just that . . .I feel guilty. I'm going off to make this man fall in love with me, marry him then kill him. I just don't think I can-"

"yes you can. I believe you can." Her mother kneed down in front of her and took Gwen's hands in her own. "All you have to do is believe in yourself. If you can do that much I know you can pull it off." Gwen looked deep into her mother's blue eyes and could only see the hurt and sadness she felt. Her gaze moved quickly from her eyes to the stone floor. She really didn't want to do this but so many people were counting on her. Not only were her parents but what was left of their subjects were too.

Gwendolyn sighed and looked back at her mother. How could she say no to this? This man was ruining her future. She had to put to a stop but would killing him be the only right and logical way? I guess it must be, as much as I wish it weren't. She thought to herself.

"Fine . . .I'll, I'll do it." A light of hope seemed to sparkle in the queen's eyes. A soft smile tugged at her lips and she embraced her daughter.

"I'm so glad darling." She whispered into Gwen's ear. "Now, " she said as she pulled back. "He's expecting you to be arriving tomorrow at dawn so you have to get your things ready. I've already had the maids pack your things but if there's anything you want to bring then you should pack it now. The air ship will be leaving in about an hour." She hugged her daughter once more and placed a soft, gentle kiss on Gwen's forehead.

Gwen had locked herself in her temporary room aboard the air ship for the entire journey. She ran both of her frustrated hands through her thick red hair. What was she going to say? How was she going to act? Should she be he temptress or let him try and seduce her? A feeling of nervousness was coming over her. She felt as if there was a swarm of butterflies flying in her stomach. Her hands trembling and her body quivered.

Gwen let out a yawn and walked towards the window. The sky was pitch black but the tiny stars in the sky seem to light it up. Not a cloud was in site, nothing could block the beautiful; view of the two large moons in the sky. I hope I'm doing the right thing. Gwen thought to herself before closing the window and walking towards her bed. I might as well get some sleep; it's going to be a long day tomorrow…

A/N:I know it's short but I wanted to leave what happens next for the next chapter. So please review and if you want me to e-mail you when there's an update then just leave your e-mail.