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

[Ashstar]

I sat at upon my couch, the doctor delicately touching my forehead. "You show no sign of illness, my lord. If I may be so brave, what exactly happened to make you feel such a way?," the doctor moved back to a reasonable distance and her eyes glittered with sudden couriousity and interest. I glare hard at the vase full of black roses near my couch's side and reluctantly explain everything that has gone on. I felt almost better, explaining myself like that. That was until I recieved an amused giggle from the doctor. "This is no laughing matter! This is serious, I tell you, woman!," I quake in anger as the doctor brusts into a fit of laughter.

 

"M-my lord, my lord whom I've watched grow from an imbecile of a child to an strong warrior, has finnally had his first--," the doctor couldn't even Finnish her sentence as she nearly fell to the ground, her laughter grew louder. I waited until she was finnished, clearly irritated," EXPLAIN WOMAN!".

 

"You must be falling in love, my lord," the doctor cleared her throat, a smile graced her lips. I tilt my head in confusion,"love?".

 

"Oh, I've forgotten! You don't know what love is," the doctor gave a sympathic look.

 

"Erase that look of pity. I am no one to be pitied," I glare.

 

"Of course," the doctor smiles.

[mary-chan-san]

I made my way to the kitchen, it was empty, of course almost all of us had finished our work, so I sat down and started writing. The majority of my texts were pretty objective, it was just writing what have happened, but today, the only think I could think of were those feverish eyes, and that chest, that I thought it would be cold, but it still felt warm and...

 

"Prescott!"- The main maid shouted, making me stand up abruptly, closing my notebook

 

"M-Miss! What do you need?" I asked, clearing my throat and hiding the book

 

"What are you hiding there?" She asked looking behind me

 

"Me? Hiding something? Why should I do that...." I answered with a nervous laughter

 

"Hmm, You are right...but you are way too nervous, are you worried about something...or someone?

 

"Someone?¡ How ridiculous! of course not!" I answered immediately, avoiding any eye contact "Oh, right, you are not only worried, you like that someone" She replied with a mocking smile

 

"Nonsense! And if you´ll excuse I will go...clean something! or whatever..." I finally excused myself. Even if my work was already done, I wanted to get out of the mocking said of the maid 'How she will know that? Maybe she heard what happened at His room...Oh, no, no, impossible....' I thought, feeling that hot sensation in my cheeks

[Ashstar]

The sun was beginning to set and I wished not to sleep. I wanted to figure out what the the doctor meant by..'love'. Of course I knew what it meant to be un - loved but..... loved?

 

I had made my way toward the garden, book In hand. The sun's last rays of light began to disappear over the horizon and the moon rose to its full glory. 'love, huh?,' I thought to myself. I gaze at the stars, entering the depths of my very mind. I couldn't remember. I must truly know nothing of what it means to be loved...or to love. In all hope, I would find the meaning of this unseen thing called 'love'.

 

I look down at the book I had in my hands . "LOVE" it read. With that I flipped through the pages...

[mary-chan-san]

I hurried to the room that was supposed to be mine, but was full of foreign feeling for me, and laid down on the bed, letting a groan of frustration out of my lungs. I grabbed my notebook and read the latest lines I have written on it..."those feverish eyes..."

 

I started drawing some lines with the intention of getting distracted...but later I was drawing these lines trying to see those beautiful eyes again.

 

"Agh!" I growled, making my way to the windows of the room, drawing the curtains "I suck at drawing, why am ..." I stopped at the middle of the sentence, when I saw the silhouette of The Immortal at the garden. He was reading something, but not just reading, he was pretty focused on it. I sighed lightly and opened the window, looking kind of tenderly at Him. He still looked stunning, even if I could not see His eyes...I suppose they were full of light, like every night I saw them before a fight.

[Ashstar]

The book's pages left me in such dazzlement and wonder. I found this love to be intriguing; fastinating. As it said in the book, there were many different forms and levels of love. So many that the true definition of love was unexplainable.

 

But, how? Why?

 

Being un-loved was competely explainable, but loved? Why was love so undefinable? It's so mysterious that it is elusive to understand.

 

As I read on, I thought of the mortal. I have only known this weak creature for a short amount of time, yet I feel some sort of...attachment towards him. The answer to why I feel such a way is obscure. Why can't I figure it out?!

 

"...''

That's it! I have the answer right literally in the palm of my hand! I thought back to what I have read in the book and compared my actions in the recent events. In those past events, I haven't had a clue what my feelings were. They were unexplainable!

 

So all this time. All this time, I was in love! Triumphantly, I stood up and closed the book, in which I had put down afterwards and left on the bench as I left.

[mary-chan-san]

I stepped back, surprised at The Immortal's sudden reaction. I thought that He had discovered my presence, but apparently that was not the reason of his action. So, maybe, it was because of that book...

 

I became intrigued for what the book held inside, so I took my bag again, and made my way to the garden. The Immortal wasn't

there anymore, so, if I carefully take a look at that book without Him noticing...or maybe just watch Him that focused, but still with that vivid look on his again...

 

I walked toward the doors of my room and opened them carefully, trying to sneak through the hallways as silent as possible

[Ashstar]

I smashed open the door the belonged to the doctor's imfirmary," Woman! The words you've spoken to me as clarified all that of what troubled me!". The doctor, whom was reading over her book of herbs, jolted up in fright as I stomped over to her.

 

"My lord, you frightened me! And what are you gibbering about now?," she stood.

 

"I have read a book that taught me about this 'love' you have spoken to me about. I finally understand," I took ahold of her shoulders as she struggled in attempted to shake me off, complaining about how I I was being childish.

 

The conversation between the doctor and i ended with lectures and complaints, so I lost tolerance and admitted to my mistake, leaving the doctor to read over her stupid book of leaves and plants that she called 'medical necessities'.

 

I will make sure that she'll never hear the end of it tomorrow.

[mary-chan-san]

I heard a loud noise from one of the rooms of the hallway. I am sure it was Him, so I still had time to go for the book.

 

My steps wet faster and faster as I approached the door I thought that was the exit to the garden. I took a deep breath and pulled the heaviest door in existence.

 

Just as The Immortal left it, the book was waiting to be read again on the bench. I nervously looked around and immediately held its old covers on my hands "Love?" I mumbled to myself, reading out loud "What can this book say about love?" I chuckled before glancing over the pages.

[Ashstar]

I was halfway to my room when I realized that I left behind the book. I click my tongue, and turn the hallway, leading back to the garden. I re-take my steps back to where I originally was. Then there I saw him. The mortal.

 

He had the book...

 

in his hands.

 

I never moved so quickly as I snatched the book from the mortal ' s grasp. "DON'T!," I shout, face flushed crimson. I turn away, hiding my embarassment.

[mary-chan-san]

I stood in place surprised. Perplexed indeed when The Immortal took the book away form my hands. But then, I stood there practically amazed. His voice, sounded so strong, just as he was going to a battle. And His eyes, Oh My...

 

I was scared, I was regretful, I just wanted to disappear...But somehow, among all those feeling, I was a litle happy, because, I was able to see those beautiful and vivid eyes again

 

"I-I am terribly sorry, I did not meant to... " I whispered, turning my gaze away, just like Him "... I'll leave immediately, I am sorry" I said, making my way to the entrance

[Ashstar]

"Halt your steps immediately, " un - awarely I command.

 

I pause in thought. So it is as the book said? 'Look at yourself,' I scrunch up my brows,'you even act without thought! Clearly it is as the book said!'. I glance at the boy, my mind was made up. "I have come to a conclusion. You are to stay. Worry not of your freedom because you have none of it. None except for what is given to you here. You will have new sleeping quarters as well. For now on your share a bed with me. Leave without confronting me and you will have hell to pay," I glare, trying to make sure my gaze was meeting his. Was I doing this right? Certainly threatening him would express my emotions.

 

"As for the book," I toss it to him," return it when you are finnished," I attempted to make up for my previous outbrust, playing calm.

[mary-chan-san]

Sharing beds?¡ "B-But, sir, I-" I did not end the phrase. What the Immortal had said was echoing in my mind. I couldn't complaint about His decisions. I do not have the liberty to do it without the risk of getting hurt "I-I understand, sir" I answered, holding tightly the book against my chest.

 

An idea came to my mind, even if it was embarrassing, now I am going to be in His room, His real room with all His books, and last but not least, some of His secrets. I smiled lightly to myself. I looked up and, accidentally, I met those eyes, now, looking at me severely and my whole body trembled. I felt embarrassed of myself for feeling that way, and my cheeks turned bright red.

[Ashstar]

"Good. Now come," I take ahold of the mortal ' s hand, dragging him behind me as I go back inside." You will not leave my side unless given permission, " understood? I tighten my grip on his hand for emphasis.

 

With these new feelings, I could not help but to smile. I did not know why. But I just did. I felt pleasant inside; like a warm tingling feeling. But soon my head was racked with pain and I groan, grasping my head as I kneeled over. Suddenly, pictures flashed into my mind. There was a woman, and she wore a smile.

 

"Raiden," she calls over and over again.

 

Raiden? To whom may she be speaking to?

 

Her voice it's so familiar.....

 

"Mother....," blackness crept over me.

[mary-chan-san]

The Immortal held into my hand tightly until we were at the middle of the halfway. He was at His knees, just like the other

time, when He took me as His prisoner. I was in shock. When He released my hand I became frightened.

 

"S-Sir!" I exclaimed, before getting on my knees too, grabbing His shoulders "Are you alright?¡" I asked, but He was like...

dreaming. He did not looked like He was in pain, maybe just confused. I touched his forehead with my hand to check his

temperature. "What should I do?" I asked to myself as I looked nervously at Him "Sir, please. A-Answer me" The other time, He asked for anyone to help Him, He was fine within seconds, this must be one of those times

[Ashstar]

In this given time, my little boy was born. I cherished and loved you, Raiden. Soon...soon you will forget. And I will be taken to become one with the stars. Raiden, you will never die. You will live an eternity and until you find the one you love. Listen to me. Never use your gift for destruction or surly your immortality will grow short. I love you...my most treasured baby..

 

My eyes shot open and pain filled my heart. I remembered something. .some one. How can I forget such a thing?!

 

"Mother," I began to cry...

[mary-chan-san]

When The Immortal opened his eyes, my whole body jolted in surprise. I sighed in relief, but He was not out of pain at all. Was it an hallucination or was He...crying?

 

I caressed His cheek lightly, waiting for Him to actually wake up, but he only whispered 'Mother' in response. It must have been a shocking dream, or a terrible nightmare. I couldn't bring myself to do anything else, I wanted to pity Him or, at least, to indulge Him, as you would do with a child, but I couldn't do it. Or maybe, just for this time, where He is so defenseless. He is in need for this feeling, totally different from pity. Kind of ...unknown

 

"Calm down..." I whispered doubtfully, this time, stroking His hair, smiling lightly.

[Ashstar]

I wrap my arms around the mortal ' s waist, feeling the security in his embrace. "I had forgotten everything. My mother...even my name. Why? Why did this happen?!"

 

I clench my jaw and ball my hands into a fist. I soon went limp, losing the tension, and regained myself.

 

"You are the only one to witness me in this state. May this moment stay between you and me.."

[mary-chan-san]

The Immortal's sudden embrace took me out off guard. His words were full of anger, and I quietly listened to Him until He asked for my silence about what have happened

 

"My lips are sealed" I affirmed with a nod and an indulging smile. I then noticed my hand was still in His head, I took it off immediately. 'He is fine now...right? He does not need these caresses anymore, or at least not right now' I explained to myself, trying to calm down the sudden rush of blood going to my cheeks.

[Ashstar]

I stand and dust myself off. It seems no matter what has happened In my past, cannot change the path I so foolishly taken. I will stay as I am, with my burdens weighing upon my shoulders. I am.." The Immortal King," I Finnish aloud.

 

My gaze befalls upon the mortal and I extend a hand," come now. You have no time to be on the floor."

[mary-chan-san]

I stayed in place, even when The Immortal stood up. He looked like nothing has happened, like that person a few moments ago was not part of himself...I should do the same.

 

He then extended His hand to me, ordering me to stand up. I held His hand tightly in order to stand up, and, even if I do not want to admit it, to enjoy holding His hand a little more. Even if I should not hold onto this moment, I will, because I am the only one to look at Him like this, and that, is...kind of an honor.

 

"Yes-" I let out an exhausted sigh "You are right"

[Ashstar]

"Now then," I continue to walk," tell me your name...mortal isn't befitting to you anymore."

 

I continue down the hallways, the mortals hand in mine, until we reach the giant doors that lead to my residence. I slightly open one door and awaited for the mortal to go in first.

[mary-chan-san]

He accepted my hand without hesitation, what, made my chest feel warm but not as hot as my cheeks, which were colored bright red from embarrassment

 

"My name, huh?" I started before clearing my throat "It is Alan Prescott..." I answered, when He opened the doors in

front of us. I took a few steps in and stopped right there.

 

"And...What is your name?" I asked, looking at Him over my shoulder "If you know my name, it is not fair that I do not know yours..."

 

I explained to Him and mostly to myself, to convince me I was not only asking because my heart and mind were dying to know His name too

[Ashstar]

I close the door behind us, walk in towards where the only light shone through the ceiling top, revealing the couch - like bed. "My name is something that even I am unsure of...call me.....Raiden." That was the name I was called by 'mother' so I shall accept it. I motion for Alan to join me as I sit upon the black cushions.

[mary-chan-san]

"Raiden..." So, That is His name...I smiled to myself and then followed 'Raiden' steps with my gaze. My heartbeat rose

when I looked where he was leading me. I avoided Raiden's eyes right away and sat beside him

 

"S-So...This is your real room, isn't it?" I clumsily asked, making emphasis in the word 'real' Maybe, 'talking about something else will make me calmer' I thought, looking around the room.

[Ashstar]

"It's more of my own personal void instead of a room," I look around the emptiness of the room. It was dark in here. No light except for a hole that bore the starry sky for my gaze to linger upon. I look over at Alan and just stare, lost in the deepest parts of my thoughts . without realization, I pull him into an embrace, laying back into the sofa-bed. "Sleep if you need to," I close my eyes as well.