The song is TRUE TO YOUR HEART by 98 Degrees and Stevei Wonder from the Disney movie Mulan written as a sequel to One of Us (Part 2 of Silvernyte's Disney Song SongFic Series).
Baby, I knew at once that
you were meant for me
Filia looked over at Xelloss, what was it about him that made her love him despite the fact she should hate him, she wondered
Deep in my soul I know
that I'm your destiny
She'd had that dream again last night, of her waking up with alone with Xelloss. Oh if only it could be, if he could love her, if she could forgive him of what he did so long ago...
Though you're unsure
She couldn't help but wonder if there was something to that dream, or if it was only wishful thinking.
Why fight the tide
It couldn't be more than just wishful thinking...
Don't think so much
Let your heart decide
or could it. She wanted to find out, but her mind told her it was impossible. Even though her heart told her she did love him.
Baby, I see your future
and it's tied to mine
Xelloss looked at her, her soft golden hair shining. Ah, she was lovely. The heart that he thought he had lost long ago yearned to be with her, to share a future with her
I look in your eyes and see
you searching for a sign
He opened his amethyst eyes and looked into her sky blue ones and saw her look back nervously, as if she was looking for something. She couldn't love him... could she...
But you'll never fall
He saw her look away and blush and realized she did
Till you let go
Oh if only he hadn't done that terrible deed long ago, then she could trust him, needn't fear him killing her like he did to others of her kind so long ago
Don't be so scared
Of what you don't know
He swore he'd find a way to show her he'd never harm her, not even if Xelas herself tried to order him to. To show her that fear of him was needless for her.
True to you heart
You must be true
to your heart
Could she trust him, she wondered. Maybe... but if she was wrong... How could she face being wrong, either way. Damn decision is too hard.
That's when the
heavens will part
But maybe it would be worth it. Maybe she'd summon every bit of her courage and confront the Mazoku.
And baby, shower you
with my love
Yes, she thought. I'll tell him, I'll tell him... in a little bit...
Open your eyes
Your heart can tell
you no lies
He looked at her, she was thinking about something, maybe him... he silently wondered. He didn't want to go to her, that would scare her most likely, she'd have to come to him
And when you're true
to your heart
When would she take that step - that leap - and approach him, he wondered.
I know it's gonna lead
you straight to me
When would he be able to be with her, if even for only a moment...
- Got to be true
- To your heart
Even if a moment was all they could have, they'd have it...
Someone you know is on
your side, can set you free
Xelloss walked beside her, wondering if today she'd open up. He'd seen her looking at him for weeks now.
I can do that for you if
you believe in me
Couldn't she see the signs he'd shown that screamed he felt for her too, watching her open eyed, walking beside her when she felt the need to get some air...
Why second-guess
Couldn't she see this was love?
What feels so right
If she took any longer he'd be tempted to tell her...
Just trust your heart
And you'll see the light
Ah, but she'd come around sometime, hopefully.
True to you heart
You must be true
to your heart
Her blue eyes watched him as he looked the other way, she slowly walked up to him. She'd do it now, she'd waited too long...
That's when the
heavens will part
"Xelloss," she said quietly, almost wishing she hadn't said it, now she'd have to say something...
And baby, shower you
with my love
She shut her eyes to better search for the courage that had left her.
Open your eyes
Your heart can tell
you no lies
She's going to admit it, he thought excitedly. Erm... a little too excitedly. Down boy, he thought to himself.
And when you're true
to your heart
"Xelloss," she said again, "I was... I was wondering if you, I mean I think I might have..." she babbled on nervously, blushing a bright scarlet.
I know it's gonna lead
you straight to me
"Shh..." he hushed her, "I know, I love you too."
- Ya know it's true
Suddenly they kissed, long and passionately, glad of the solitude the ancient forest gave them.
Your heart knows
what's good for you
- Good for you
As they kissed they both noticed how right it felt, Filia only kissed the Mazoku more deeply as his hands wandered to her breasts. Xelloss noted how her hair looked as the light from the setting sun that filtered through the leaves shone on it.
Let your heart show
you the way
- Ya know it's true
It'll see you through
They sunk down to the moss covered ground, still locked in a passionate kiss. Slowly they began to explore each other, savoring the scent of each other and the taste of each other as their kisses roamed over other
Parts of the other's body.
- Got to be true
- To your heart
As the sun finally set all the way, and the last light from the sun faded to be replaced by the soft glow of the moon the two lay intertwined, resting contentedly, holding each other close.
Girl, my heart is driving
me to where you are
It was a week later, and this time it was Xelloss' turn to worry about asking a question. He took a small case and turned it in his hands as he wondered just how to put it.
Well, you can take both hands off
the wheel and still get far
Filia walked over to him and he made it disappear from sight. He caressed her face with his hand and she smiled. Softly he kissed her.
Be swept away
Enjoy the ride
"Hello Xelloss," she said softly. "What have you been up to today?"
He grinned and said his trademark phrase "Its a secret"
"Its all secrets with you," she laughed, since when has that become so endearing to her, she wondered
You won't get lost
With your heart to guide you
"Not all secrets," he answered pulling the case from nowhere. "I have something for you."
True to you heart
You must be true
to your heart
The dragon wondered just what the Trickster had in mind this time... sometimes those little somethings turned out to be quite interesting.
That's when the
heavens will part
He sat down, slowly opening his eyes, "Filia," he said so softly he could barely be heard. "I want to be with you, for as long as we both live."
And baby, shower you
with my love
He popped open the case, revealing a ring with a large diamond flanked by an amethyst and a sapphire, and took it out.
Open your eyes
Your heart can tell you no lies
"Xelloss," she smiled. "Yes, oh yes!" he slid the ring on her finger and they embraced
And when you're true
to your heart
"To think, the two of us together," she sighed.
"To think that a Mazoku could love a dragon," Xelloss whispered. "And find their heart with that dragon"
I know it's gonna lead
you straight to me
They simply embraced, just enjoying being close to each other.
True to you heart
You must be true
to your heart
A month later wedding bells rang, Lina stood as Filia's Maid of Honor, and Zelgadis stood grudgingly as Xelloss' Best Man, occasionally glancing at Lina noteing just how lovely she was in a dress
That's when the
heavens will part
And baby, shower you
with my love
Then the priest began the ceremony, asking them if they's accept each other for as long as they'd live. They solemnly answered yes and then kissed as man and wife
Open your eyes
Your heart can tell you no lies
Xelloss swept her off her feet and carried her out to the reception hall.
And when you're true
to your heart
The others started ringing their glasses, prompting them to kiss, which they happily obliged
I know it's gonna lead
you straight to me
"Xelloss," Filia spoke as as she ended the kiss, "I love you"
- Got to be true
- To your heart
"And I you," he smiled. "Until my last breath, I love you."