Our Love, Forever Lasting~Ashstar x Mary-chan-san~

[mary-chan-san]

I closed my eyes as a reflex when he threw me the bag. I opened it quickly to verify if all my belongings were there, especially my notebook. When I verified everything was there I looked up at Him, looking straight at His eyes "Well, It was not exactly curiosity..." I said standing up, wearing my bag "But, Being an ignorant would nullify my capacity to infiltrate your army, which I have successfully achieved. So, Your Highness, you're wrong" I explained with a mocking smile in my face

[Ashstar]

I glare at the mortals mocking gaze and I give and irritated sigh. The mortal isn't as dumb as he looks, but to hide upon my ranks? He does know what could've happened..right? Almost suddenly, a smile breaks across me face and I stiffle a laugh. I've never been this amused in ages it's almost terrifying. "I assume you're trying to learn of something that is far out of your reach. You should've researched my military firstly," I glare at a soldier beside me," how you've gotten past them, I know not, mortal. But if you've would've been figured out sooner, you would've have been eaten."

 

I return my gaze to the mortal," have no home to return too? Aren't you worried?"

[mary-chan-san]

I looked surprised at the reaction reflexed in The Immortal' s lips. He is not going to underestimate me anymore...I think. When He looked at me again with more questions to be answered, I looked at Him reluctantly, I thought He wouldn't need more answers. "Indeed, I am not worried..." I said sitting again on the bed "I have no family" I finally answered before a deep sigh, looking down at His feet...His words hurting more than I thought they should

[Ashstar]

Silence fell down upon me. Ah, so the mortal was alone all this time. I couldn't help but to pity the poor creature, I was unsure why but the feeling was not foreign. Many before have had no homes so they live peacefully in my domain. "Well that explains your ignorance," I sigh," I have decided, you may stay here and continue your work in exchange for food and board, or, you can leave. I await your decision by dawn. Search for me then."

 

I turn my back to the mortal and make my way out of the cell," do not lock the mortal in. He is free to wander like the rest," I order the prison gaurd and he bows showing his understanding.

[mary-chan-san]

I looked at the King walking away. I was...completely shocked with the fact that He, The Immortal King, was actually feeling sorry about me. I stood up when I was totally concerned that he had given me permission to walk freely in His domains. I took a deep breath before taking a step outside the cell. I still could hear The Immortal's steps to the exit. Should I...really stay? If I walk away from this, I will never end my investigation, There is nothing left for me out there...This is the opportunity I was always waiting for!...This is my chance...."I will definitely stay" I muttered for myself before trying to search for His steps

[Ashstar]

I run a free hand through my hair. What was going on with me? I have spared this human, but the feeling feels completely different now. I must clear my thoughts and rest. It is most likely from earlier when denonated the night bomb. It had to be. A new kind of feeling pangs my chest. What's going on with me?

[mary-chan-san]

I started running when the sound of His steps started fading. "Wait!" I shouted when I visualized His silhouette. When I finally reached Him I stood there breathing heavily until I caught my breath "I..." I do not know how to say it, so I will just say it straight away "I will stay" I exclaimed looking up at Him "But..." I remembered that He said I had to work for my stay here "What I have to do in exchange of it?"

[Ashstar]

I could hear the mortal's heavy panting behind me, his answer came quick. His tone soon grew hesitant as he asked for what work needed to be done. I put thought into the mortal's question then it came to to me. I had remembered the villagers wanted help with things like labour and farming, but I've been too busy to help myself.

 

I glance over my shoulder," I have villages all across my land that may need assistance ,Though originally you were to be assigned to the maids. Starting tomorrow at sunrise you are to pack necessities and travel to as many villages in need of assistance. But you will return here before sun down. You'll will be escorted also amoung fellow workers so you won't be alone. Is there any problem?"

[mary-chan-san]

To the villages?...Oh no, no. There is no way I am going that far! If that is going to be my daily routine I will never get a chance to continue with my investigation "Yes! There is!" I pointed out thinking what should I say next "I Would like to stay..." I felt how my cheeks turned bright red immediately. Man, the things I do for this "I would like to stay helping the maids" I finally answered. I have a goal and I have to accomplish it

[Ashstar]

"Oh-ho?," I rose a brow at the mortal; I wasn't expecting that he'd want to work with the maids instead the Labour workers. I...believe it wouldn't hurt to approve of his request. " As you wish, mortal. In the early morning, the head maid will receive and assign to you your work. Any more you request? Get it out now before I lose interest. "

[mary-chan-san]

I was quite impressed that he asked me for more requests. It was enough embarrassment asking to be working with the maids... But I stepped my foot down, smiled quite pleased and said ""Well, a better room would be nice! And I would need some days off...Oh! And maybe some books, I like to read" I said looking amazingly demanding. I felt for a second like I was the King, and he was the mortal...In a mocking way, of course

[Ashstar]

"If it it is books and some time to rest you want then I will give it to you. As for the room, you will be staying in my room. I do not sleep there anymore, so you may rest there WITH OUT rearranging ANYTHING, " I granted the humans final resquests. I felt so soft inside as for normally I wouldn't give a damn about what the mortal would have wanted. "Now that is final. Run along now, you still have time to venture as far around my domain as you want. Do not leave castle grounds."

[mary-chan-san]

"Y-Your room?" I asked vaguely impressed. His room? How kind of Him to accept my requests. I felt embarrassed for thinking He was anything but...nice "I-I...um, Y-Yes sir!" I exclaimed after He commanded me to walk around His domains. I still need to investigate...And I have to know why he does not sleep in His room anymore

[Ashstar]

I heave a heavy sigh and rub at my temples. My kind side would be the death of me, I could feel it. I definitely need rest. Set on sleeping, I return to my chambers. The black bed- like seat remained in the center of the dull, empty room. Only now had a few beams of light shone through the worn down ceiling. Concealing myself inside the large room I lay back against the softness of my pillows, my gaze locked onto the ceiling once again as I some what ponder to myself.

[mary-chan-san]

I followed The Immortal when He was a few steps away, but then I saw a guard not to far from Him so I decided to this time obey His orders and wander the castle rooms. It sure is going to take a lot of time. It looks so big, I am sure I will get lost one day. I walked through a long hallway when I remembered I had my notebook again! I took it and wrote down on it what have happened since I woke up on that cell until He accepted my requests. I am still kind of...touched by that. How kind of Him to let me sleep in His room, even if He does not use it... It is still somehow embarrassing!

[Ashstar]

I thought of my recent conquests and events. How many have i turned merciful on? "heh, I lost count," I muse to myself. I have no explanation for my actions, really, I don't. Is it because I'm lonely? No. It can't be. I have fully accepted my path of choice and I must act accordingly. No more taking people in. None of it. For myself to survive I must stay stern; cold. I must end this.

 

The next day came quick. I didn't even notice the change myself. Slowly, I sit up and rub at my face groggily. I sleepily out of the room and make my way down the hallway to a bathroom. I cleanse face and ready myself. .

[mary-chan-san]

Like The Immortal said, a maid came to the room to wake me up early in the morning. She gave a quick tour around the castle, but she just showed me the rooms that matter to do my job correctly, so it was just a few sections of it, including, of course, the kitchen.

 

My duties were not that difficult but they were a bit tedious. I finished cleaning when the morning was almost over and I made my way to my/His room to search some things there I may find useful to my investigation. I did not do it at night because I was way... too tired for it. I walked trough the hallway when I noticed the Immortal was walking towards me. I felt frightened, like, He would know what I was planning to do. I hid behind a wall while he entered a room and then I continued my way to His room. last night I did not had time to detail the room. It was so big...It was huge actually

[Ashstar]

When i had finally finished myself and ate my breakfast i took the time to run over every thing that I've done and hadn't done. So far, I had nothing to do today. 'Should I return to my chambers? No. The mortal. I must check on the mortal. I know that he was probably bound to touch something he shouldn't had.,' I finally decided with myself. With that I made towards the first place I knew he would be-- my room.

 

I peered in the room. I didn't see the mortal anywhere, maybe he was finishing work? Without a second thought of hesitation, I walked in. I took in the satin red sheets and curtains, an open closet full of my clothes from childhood and and crimson music box. Oh, the music box. It was something I remember treasuring...

[mary-chan-san]

When I was going to lay my hands on the door to open it, it already was. I looked at the door surprised "How weird..." I muttered to myself, opening the door, taking a step inside the room when I visualized a very familiar silhouette "A-Ah!..." It was Him, the original owner of this room...And, indeed, my life

 

I repressed a scream putting my hands in my mouth. I felt my blood freezing in my veins, I could not move! I took a step backwards but I bumped with the door, hurting my head. I let out a groan of pain and disgust. 'Why this kind of things only happen to me?' I thought trying to open again the door.

[Ashstar]

A thud brought me back to reality and I was quick to snap attention. "Who is there? It have better be you mortal," I growl out, quick removing my hand from the music box. I walk towards the the door and much to my amusement, the mortal was there, clutching his head and scrambling for the door. I look down in thought. Suddenly, I grasp at the mortal's arm, pulling him closer. I stop abruptly, wide eyed. What was I doing?

[mary-chan-san]

Once The Immortal shouted to call my name, I stopped right in place, this time, I really felt my body freezing. He suddenly pulled my arm in order to place me closer to Him. I closed my eyes as a reflect when my body impacted with the Immortal's chest.

 

I still had my eyes shut, waiting for another shout or anything else. Nothing happened so I opened them. His voice sounded so amused and so powerful before, and His eyes...I have never seen the this close and this vivid in all the time I have following him. "I-I..." frightened, I stared a sentence, my voice cracking, but nothing else came out of my mouth.

[Ashstar]

I release the mortal's arm and slightly clear my throat," you should watch where you're going. You wouldn't hit your head so much if you did." I avoid any eye contact. What was wrong with me? Never would I have so suddenly grabbed someone without the pure intent to....hurt them. I rub my temples; my irritation was clear to see. "You have finnished your work, mortal?"

[mary-chan-san]

I stood in place, perplexed at the whole situation I was in. what was that about? The Immortal's sudden questions made me quite spacing out "I-I am sorry" I answered to the first one" Oh, Yes I have, my Lord" I responded, searching for the, now, apparently calmer eyes to see if His eyes do not shine with that flamboyant spark from before and hoping that his actions stay in the terrain of not hurting me in any way. Because I was sure that if he tried to hurt me, I would be caught in eternal oblivion.

[Ashstar]

I could feel the sudden heat rise to my cheeks as I stared down upon the mortal's face. "Good...," I ackwardly turned my gaze away. I knew not of the multiple emotions that filled my chest but the unpleasant heat down there was excruciating. I brush past the mortal," continue on with your hard work and you may be able to retire from work earlier." I gave him no chance to reply as I dashed down the hallway. I must see a doctor or..SOMETHING! I am so confused. I'm never this confused!

[mary-chan-san]

"Oh, But..." I was interrupted when The Immortal made hi9s way down the hallway, leaving me unexpectedly curious about his state. I let out a sigh and look behind me the whole room "I´d better investigate at night" I muttered to myself, walking towards my bag, I searched for my notebook in order to write down on in what have happened just a while ago. To think that I was so near Him just now...Even if I was at the border of collapsing from fear "It felt somehow different from the first time we 'met´" I said, thinking out loud. I then shook my head and left the room, walking towards anywhere.