One of the kids tugged at Michael's robe. "Big brother, you said you were going to teach me how to use a sword." Michael looked at the kid. "I'll be right there." He turned back to Kai. "Want to come watch?"
"Only death could tear me away from you now....." OOC: It's official. He's in love. :luv:
"I never thought I would ever hear someone say that to me." Tears fell from Michael's face.
Michael wrapped his wings around Kai as he kissed her. "Words can't express how happy I am now......"
Michael ran his hand through Kai's hair. "You being here with me is the only thanks I need."
It seemed like everyone in the village was looking on, but Michael didn't care. All that mattered was that he was here, holding his true love.
"I hope you don't mind being stuck with me for a while, because I'm not letting you go."
Michael embraced Kai and kissed her. "Man, It's about time you admitted you love her." "Just leave me alone right now, dragon."
"I feel the same way." Michael blushed again. "I have wanted to say this to you for a long time." He started to stutter. "I-I-I Love you!"
"Before I met you, I never really knew love."
"They aren't really related to me. They were orphaned when their parents died of a strange illness. I took care of them while they were sick, and now my grandparents raise them."
"Go play now, kids. I have to talk to Kai.....privately." Michael said. One of the kids jumped up. "You're going to kiss her, aren't you?" Michael hit the kid over the head. "What did I say about butting in to my business?" "Sorry, big brother." "That's ok." "Would you teach me how to use a sword later?" the kid asked. "Maybe, only if you be good and go play." The kid smiled and ran to join the others.
Michael laughed. "It's ok Kai, I'm fine." He stood up. "These kids look up to me as if I was there big brother. Kids, I'd like you to meet Kai." They bowed. One of the little kids walked up to Kai. "Miss Kai, are you in love with our big brother?" Michael blushed when he heard the question.
Michael dried off and got back into his armor. As he stepped outside, he was tackled by some kids. "Big brother! It's about time you got back. We were worried about you."
Michael got into the spring. The minerals in the water made him feel good. He started to whistle a little tune as he sat in the water.
"Looks pretty good." Michael finished his breakfast. "Well, I'm going to relax at the hot springs for a while. You should give them a try, it takes the aches and pains away." He walked outside.
"Even if I hadn't left that feather, you probably would have known it was me."
"Good question." He said, smiling.
"Morning. Feeling better?"
The sun rose, awakening Michael. He got up to get breakfast.
