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Post by Icarus on Apr 6, 2008 7:46:23 GMT -5
Better.
*He watched her work patiently. He didn't move to help her, but neither did he pull away or discourage her. His breathing shallowed, a small encouragement here and there, but he wanted this to be about her. If she felt that she was in control of her own life (and death) he would respect that, but it meant that he no longer was. He wasn't responsible for her happiness. If she wanted to enjoy herself, she'd damn well have to figure out how to make it work.*
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Post by Malefica on Apr 6, 2008 7:51:36 GMT -5
*Malefica started unlacing the fastenings of her dress. She undressed slowly, like a lady, folding her dress and placing it over a chair, before removing her undergarments. Then she turned towards him with the smile of a tiger and threw herself over him, rolling them both over on the floor. She landed on top of him and nipped hard and passionate at his skin.*
*******FADE OUT******
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Post by Icarus on Apr 6, 2008 8:00:02 GMT -5
***FADE IN***
*Icarus's breathing slowed as he stared at the ceiling. He wrapped his arm around her, resting quietly. That wasn't so bad. And much easier than the other...he tried not to think on it. It made him a little sick when he did. Shutting his eyes, he sought rest in the comfort of a quiet mind.*
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Post by Malefica on Apr 6, 2008 8:08:41 GMT -5
*Malefica rested in his arms, with her head on his chest. She caressed him gently.*
"Icarus. I just wanted you to know that I didn't remove your ring to hurt you in any way. I love you and want to stay with you forever. I removed the ring to show you that you don't have to bind me to you with your magic to make me stay with you. I will stay anyway. Because you are the only man I want."
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Post by Icarus on Apr 7, 2008 7:38:04 GMT -5
*Icarus couldn't contain a low chuckle.*
"Of course. You can say that now."
*He opened his eyes and shifted up on one elbow so he could meet her gaze.*
"Malefica, I am not stupid. You took off the ring because you were leaving. You were unhappy. You chose to end your life. I know that it was Eden that kept you here."
Not me.
"You make your own choices. I will not bind you, but neither will I be bound."
*With a quick flick of his wrist, he produced the Black Wand, handing it to her.*
"I have made my peace with the new arrangement."
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Post by Malefica on Apr 7, 2008 7:48:31 GMT -5
*Malefica looked up at him.*
"It was not Eden alone who kept me here. It was you as well. And even if I was leaving, I would eventually have returned."
*She looked at him for a moment before she took the Black Wand. There was a touch of frost around her. Again she was the princess of Hell, trying to hide her emotions to avoid to get hurt.*
"Thank you. I will need it in the battle."
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Post by Icarus on Apr 7, 2008 7:50:54 GMT -5
*He nodded in acknowledgment. After a long moment of quiet, he spoke gently, but plainly.*
"I'm not leaving you."
I know such thoughts way heavy on you.
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Post by Malefica on Apr 7, 2008 7:54:53 GMT -5
*Malefica's face brightened up and she smiled warmly to him.*
"Thank you for telling me, Icarus. This knowledge unburdens my heart. I am not leaving you either. No matter where I go or what I do, I will always be faithful to you. And I will always return to you."
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Post by Icarus on Apr 7, 2008 7:58:01 GMT -5
*Icarus nodded once more, as if something had been decided, then stood to pace the room slowly.*
"Things are...different. But I understand why they must be. And I am..."
*His lips tightened a moment.*
"...grateful. For Eden. For...all that you have done."
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Post by Malefica on Apr 7, 2008 8:09:43 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and wrapped her arms around him, giving him a hug.*
"Icarus. I love you, and I always will. But you forget that I am the Guardian of the Holy Grail. It is my duty to see that justice will be done. When everything is settled, I will return to you both."
*She kissed him.*
"And I haven't taught Eden how to cast spells yet. I am also grateful. For all that you have done for me. But it is not certain I will participate in the war. I am only the last solution. If anything else goes wrong, they will need me to open the Gates of Hell. That is why I need to borrow your Wand. You are still it's protector."
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Post by Icarus on Apr 7, 2008 8:16:56 GMT -5
*Icarus was quiet as he pulled on his trousers. He calmly buttoned his shirt and gathered her dress and underclothes, bringing them back to the bed and sitting next to her. Only then did he speak quietly.*
"I will protect her. Do what you must."
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Post by Malefica on Apr 7, 2008 8:20:09 GMT -5
*Malefica got back in her clothes and fastened the ribbons in her dress. Then she smiled and hugged him hard with tears in her eyes.*
"Thank you. I know that she is safe then. I will do whatever I can to stop this damn war, and then I will return to you both. You are my whole life now. I love you so much."
*She spoke more quietly.*
"Why are we both talking as if I will never return to this place? I know how to handle the devilish people. I know their origin. I know how they can be killed. The most dangerous threat here is the humans on the throne of Lorien. And I am a witch. Humans don't frighten me."
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Post by Icarus on Apr 11, 2008 7:41:02 GMT -5
*Icarus stood stoically.*
"I never said you would not return. I merely said that I have made my peace that you will follow your own path. As will I."
For her.
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Post by Malefica on Apr 11, 2008 7:46:12 GMT -5
*Malefica looked up at him, serious.*
"Icarus. I feel better when I know you protect Eden. Thank you. But there is something you should know. I have a new arch enemy, who will to anything to cause me pain: My own mother, Queen Lilith of Hell. I expect she will arrive any day. If she can harm Eden to hurt me, she will. I want you to know this. And no matter what happens: You must NEVER let her get the Black Wand of Hell! Promise?"
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Post by Icarus on Apr 11, 2008 8:04:59 GMT -5
*Icaurs's eyes flickered in confusion.*
"But I...I returned it to you."
*He shook his head.*
"How can you ask me to promise that, knowing that to be the case?"
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