"Uh...nothing to alarm you about really," Nymph said, not wanting to worry her. Hearing Meg's soft voice, she tilted her head up. "Oh...um...Becca...wait here? Please? Need anything just call me!" Turning, she quickly rushed down the hallway and into the bedroom. "Meg? Are you alright?"
"Anywhere you want," Zeke answered, smootly, as he leaned forward, kissing her softly on her forehead. Being close to her, he caught the sweet scent of sakuras, and her skin felt soft, smooth, just like a rose petal...
"Hey, don't fret about that thought," Nymph said, hastily. "Everything's fine now, don't worry..." She hesitated for a moment. "Um...you didn't happen to see...anyone enter the guest room earlier? Where Meg was?"
"It's...complicated," Zeke admitted, "and I don't want to bother you with it...really...it's all in the past and now...everything's fine." Half-truth. That was what he had told her, but no need to tell her that... "Anyway...now that you're awake and up...why don't we go somewhere?" he suggested, trying to change the subject.
Against all of them? Sora. He's managed to defeat each of those members, and well, being the hero, he'd somehow manage to use the power of light and keyblades to win. Realistically of course, I'd say the Organization would win...unless Axel and Roxas decide to turn against them all of a sudden. xD Oh, and Sora once defeated Riku so I don't think Riku stands a better chance than his buddy...
"So...where did these ghosts...attack you?" Nymph asked, tilting her head to the side slightly.
Delicately entwining his fingers with hers, Zeke shook his head. "No...no...everything's fine," he reassured her. "I...something got caught in my eye. It happens." He gave a small chuckle, half for his feeble excuse, half to show her that he was fine.
Covering her mouth to stifle a gasp, Nymph murmured, "I'm so sorry, Becky...I'm sorry...I...I didn't know...are...are you sure you're alright? And is Kent okay?"
Hearing Anna's voice instantly brought Zeke out of his reverie as he stopped playing, opening his eyes to see his queen, looking at him worriedly. A lock of her saffron-blonde hair had fallen over her pale shoulder, while her golden-brown eyes had a tinge of worry within them. Blinking to clear his vision and the last bit of the wetness within his right eye, he pasted on a casual smile onto his face. "Of course I'm fine," he answered. "Everything's absolutely copacetic...the question...how are you?" Bringing up his left hand, he touched the side of her face, pushing back a stray strand of her hair.
"You know I'm always there for you honey," Nymph said, giving her one last affectionate squeeze before withdrawing. "Now tell me...what happened? How did you get hurt? And are you absolutely okay?"
With his eyes closed, Zeke couldn't even tell that Anna was now sitting up, awake. He just continued playing, soothingly, the tune clear and delicate. In fact, his own mind was lost in the music...in past memories...in times of previous eras...things that haunted his mind, that now caused a single tear to fall from his eye, coursing slowly down his cheek.
As the lightning became less prominent and more distant, Nymph stopped humming and just continued embracing Becky, holding her warmly. "Do you hear how far it is now?" she whispered. "It's almost gone now..."
As Anna turned, Zeke was startled to find a frown upon her face. What was bothering his queen now? A nightmare? Something uncomfortable in her bed? Him...? Shaking off that tentative thought, he was struck with an idea. Gently standing up, he turned, walking across the room to sit on one of the pristine white chairs. Reaching into his pocket, he drew a wooden flute. Bringing it to his lips and closing his eyes, he began to play a gentle tune, soft and relaxing.
Holding her tightly, Nymph began to hum a soothing song. "A 1000 words...called out through the ages...they'll cradle you...suspended on silver wings..."
Anna's smile always made Zeke feel warmer inside...thawing out his heart of ice...depite being one of fire abilities, he acted coldly, putting up a facade, an illusion...only to shield his true feelings. Any pain, any agony, any negative feeling...he hid it all behind his straight expression. Can you see through it, Anna? he wondered to himself. Can you see through my facade? If so...you'd be the only one... Closing his eyes momentarily, he sighed softly, as he sat, silently, on the side of her bed, moving slowly so the mattress wouldn't shake and awaken her so. A soft smile passed over his lips, as he looked her over. She was so beautiful...like an tempting siren...one who could not touch for so long...until now...she has returned his love...had the same goal as he...wanted to be his queen...it was as if things were finally going his way for once...but for how long? And what problems lied beneath?
Espying the blood spot on her clothes, Nymph gasped, bringing her hand up to comfortingly stroke her blonde hair. "It's okay, Becky...it's okay...I'm here...are...are you hurt in any way?"
"Anna...I hope you're...feeling better..." Zeke murmured, as he touched the side of her face, caressing it gently so he wouldn't awaken her.
Larxene and Namine please. :)
Yuna's cheeks warmed slightly at the mention of the previous kiss... Giving a small nod, she answered, "Yeah...I...I do..."
I'll be here supporting you throughout the entire time! :)
