My Guardian (18+)

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain shook his head and let out a sigh. "I don't wish for pity from anyone. I managed to pull through until now, and I believe I will be able to continue as far as it takes." He said quietly as the fairy hugged him. This was a rather unusual feeling for him... The elf hesitantly moved one of his hands to wrap around the other's waist. The warmth that was radiating from his master... It was so soothing. The taller male closed his eyes while thinking about his family. Truth be told, he missed them all...

[Sorrow]

"I'm sorry I offended you." Aria said softly, lifting one hand to place on the elf's head when he felt the arm wrap around him. Gently embracing the older male, he did n't want to let him go just yet. The prince really did want to help his servant feel better, hand gently petting the other's head. "Are you sure there's nothing I can do for you?" he questioned, looking down at Duvain, gentle purple eyes focused on him, hoping that maybe there was something he could help with.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain merely shook his head and closed his eyes. "I've been through worse. I would appreciate it if you didn't ask about this much more..." He said quietly while unconsciously holding the other closer. He didn't even realize how much he'd missed another person's warmth before this. A soft sigh escaped the blonde's mouth and he slowly opened his eyes before burrying his head into Aria's chest. He was a warrior... He wasn't supposed to act like this...

[Sorrow]

"As you wish, Duvain. I don't want to pressure you." Aria said softly, hand running through the elf's silky blond hair. The fairy allowed the other to pull him closer, not breaking away from the embrace. It was nice to hold someone like this, he didn't often get physical contact with others. The most he'd get is the occasional hug from his mother but nothing more. A small smile formed on his face when he felt the elf bury his face in his chest, happy he could be there for the other.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain let out a small, shaky sigh while feeling the other stroking his hair. It's truly been too long since he's felt such contact with someone else... The elf wasn't able to pull away for a few minutes, just trying to regain his composture. The elf closed his eyes for a few seconds before finally breaking away from the faery, his gaze turning to the purple eyes of his master. "Excuse me for this." He asked softly while withdrawing his hand from the other's waist.

[Sorrow]

Aria rested his head on top of Duvain's head, he rather liked holding the elf. Gentle hand stroking and twirling the male's hair, he didn't want the contact to end. The prince was a bit disappointed when the older male's arm pulled away from his waist, gazing back into the other's eyes. "Excuse you for what? I'm the one who hugged you first." He said, smiling at the other as he slowly pulled away from his servant. "Do you feel better?" he questioned, sitting down beside the other male.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain let out a smile and nodded. "You are indeed very kind." He said softly and closed his eyes for a few seconds. "I am barely able to understand how my race is able to fight someone this gentle..." The blonde muttered out quietly as he opened his eyes back again. They seemed to stared off into the distance as he unconsciously started playing with the rings on his fingers.

[Sorrow]

"I think you are as well, you seem very sweet." Aria responded, watching the elf. "That's very kind of you to say.. I don't understand how mine can fight against yours." he said softly, leaning back into his seat. Gaze focused on the other male, he certainly was something nice to watch. "Something on your mind?" he questioned when he noticed the absent gaze, hoping that the elf was okay.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain blinked and glanced back at the other. "A lot of things are on my mind... Half of them I don't understand myself." The elf said as he let out a soft sigh. "I'm sorry, I'm not quite used to this yet... It may take me some time before I can feel fitting in here." The blonde said quietly while running a hand through his hair. It was nearing twilight now...

[Sorrow]

"That sounds troublesome." Aria said, gently patting the top if the elf's head. "I understand, I don't expect you to immediately get used to this. I know it'll take some time." he said, smiling kindly at the other male. "We should probably head back before my father sends someone to come retrieve us. It's near dinner time." he said, standing up. "You head down first so I can roll the latter and put it back up." he said.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain nodded as he stood up, not bothering to use the ladders this time. The blonde simply jumped down from branch to branch until he was on the ground. He then looked up with a smile on his face as he waited for the other to get down. With this kind of a prince, it won't be that hard to continue his mission... Right?

[Sorrow]

Aria followed the other down, watching the elf jump down, it was kind of.. well, cool to see Duvain get down that way. The prince smiled down at his servant, rolling up his latter, setting it down. The younger male went back in for a few moments to close everything then walked back out, shutting the door, not wanting any animals or rain to get in. Pretty wings began to flutter and he flew down to the elf, settling on his feet beside the other.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain's eyes held disgust for a mere moment as he saw the wings. That was the main reason he didn't like faeries... They always seemed to be so proud of their wings, so proud of the fact that they could fly. The blonde let out a soft sigh and tilted his head once his master was on the ground. "Shall we go?" He asked politely while looking at the other.

[Sorrow]

Aria had noticed the look in the other's eyes, wings tucking behind himself once he landed safely. A confused expression on his face, he didn't understand what he did that made the elf look at him the way he had. ".. In a moment.. Why did you look at me like that? .. Do you not like me?" he questioned, clearly confused. A small frown on his features, attention focused on the elf.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain cursed in his mind and let out a soft sigh while shaking his head. "I'm sure it was your imagination. I do not have any reason to dislike you, do I?" He questioned quietly while secretly hoping the fairy would just forget about it soon. It was a foolish mistake for him to make...

[Sorrow]

Aria watched as Duvain sighed and shook his head, "It wasn't my imagination.. You looked.. disgusted by me.. Are you sure you really want to serve a fairy...?" he questioned softly, folding his hands in front of himself, gaze turning to the ground. Maybe it was his imagination, but he was pretty certain of what he had seen. The prince only hoped that maybe it wan't anything serious.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain kneeled down in front of the other and bowed down his head. "I already said I would look after you just like you were my family. I am by no means disgusted by you." The elf said while holding one hand on his heart. Would this be enough to prove the fairy wrong?

[Sorrow]

Aria lifted his head slightly when Duvain knelt before him, watching the elf bow. his head. "I hope that's true.. I'd be very sad if you were." he said softly, dropping the subject for the time being. Gaze focused on the man in front of him, "Stand up, please. You don't need to bow." he said, smiling a little bit. Truly hoping that he had been seeing things.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain stood up when the other said so, keeping his head slightly lowered. He had to be careful so nothing like this happened again... The elf glanced at the smaller male with a small smile appearing on his face. This mission had to succeed no matter what... Why did he keep repeating this to himself?

[Sorrow]

Aria was relieved when he saw the smile form, he was hoping he hadn't terribly offended the elf. "Alright, let's head back." he said, starting to follow the trail he had made, heading back towards the castle. The prince was relaxed once again, mood brightening up, convincing himself that the look was just in his mind. Choosing to believe Duvain was content with working under him.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain quietly followed the faery, only the sound of his armor being the proof of his presence. The taller male decided to stay silent until they both got back into the castle. It was probably the best choice for now... He didn't want anything unnecessary slipping from his mouth anymore.

[Sorrow]

"Have you served someone before?" Aria questioned, not really found the the silence as they walked. Looking towards the castle when it came into view, he wan't really looking forward to going inside so his pace began to slow. Turning slightly as he walked to look towards the elf following him, attention turning to him rather than to getting home.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Duvain blinked and looked at the fairy. "No, I have not." He answered simply while following his master. This was partially truth... Serving in the military probably didn't exactly count as a kind of serving Aria had in mind.

[Sorrow]

"Do you know how to behave when the royals are eating dinner?" Aria questioned when he heard Duvain's answer, he didn't want the other to get in trouble with his father if he didn't behave properly. The fairy stopped to stand beside the elf, just outside the castle gates. Head tilted to the side, gazing at the older male.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

“I would appreciate it if You reminded me of the basics.“ Duvain asked quietly while stopping next to Aria. The emotionless face hee always wore was back - he felt as if he was finally able to think clearly, without making any unnecessary actions or words.