Vyse walked slowly towards the port of Crescent Isle where their
mighty flag flew strong and true. The wind
made the fabric flap left and right with an angelic grace.
He smiled to it as his eyes met Fina. She
was standing alone as the hands of the wind made her silver dress flap in the breeze along
with her magnificent blonde hair. Her eyes
were locked out towards the horizon in deep thought.
Vyse walked closer to Fina, acknowledging his presence to her as he
smiled a little. His voice was low and
comforting.
Somewhat
startled, Fina turned around to face Vyse. She
calmed down almost immediately when her eyes met with his.
Vyse always had that power in him. Every
time their eyes met, Fina had this... feeling
about her. A feeling like she never
experienced. She smiled warmly towards him.
Oh, Vyse... Her
voice was soft. Her smiled welcomed Vyse over
and he stepped closer to her. He, too, had
almost the same feeling about him. He looked
to Fina and his heart melted. But he
wasn't sure what his feelings were for the Sivitle... not unless he found out what
she thought of him...
Can't sleep? The
question was a stupid one for the answer was obvious.
Vyse watched her and awaited her answer.
Fina turned her eyes back to the horizon, as her smile grew smaller.
I... I tried to but... I
couldn't stop thinking about Ramirez...
Fina sighed her smile gone now. Vyse
looked on with a somewhat helpless look in his face.
Its just hard knowing that you are going to fight the man you grew up
with as a child. I care a lot for Ramirez. It's hard knowing that one of us is going to
die tomorrow... It's my duty as a
Silvite but... She looked down towards the
tiled ground of the island. Her eyes slowly
closed as she tried to hold in her feelings. She
needed comfort. She needed that sense of
security. And it was standing behind her...
Vyse
spoke her name softly, not sure what to say. For
the second time in his life, he didn't know what to say. He moved closer to Fina but he stopped movement
when she spoke again with that voice that he loved to hear.
Vyse, I... I have
to ask you something. Vyse nodded
slowly, his interest aroused at the statement. His
brown hair swayed on the wind while he waited a response.
It was obvious Fina was struggling for the right words and she was. She didn't know how to put what she felt into
words. No other person in her life had ever
made Fina's heart race, or her senses tingle. No
one inspired her to live more then he had. Finally
she turned to speak, her smile shining.
Vyse... will you... Will
you stay by my side? Vyse's lips
cheeks began to tug up a small smile.
If you stay by my side during tomorrow's battle, I know
that I will have the courage to fight him. I
know that I won't be afraid like I am right now...
With you by my side, I know we will win. She turned her head back to the horizon and went
on from there as Vyse watched.
You are a great leader and I know you will inspire me. She trailed off from there. Vyse felt it.
He felt the moment of action before him.
He wanted so bad to be by Fina's side.
He wanted to be with her. His
eyes scanned her as the wind picked up her hair. His
smile grew watching her. No one, not even
Akia made him smile like this. He walked
towards Fina and silently placed his arm around her, gripping her shoulder. Of all the decisions in his life, he liked this
one best. Feeling the soft touch on her
shoulder, Fina's heart started to thunder. Feelings
of immense happiness rippled through out her entire body for no one as ever held her
before. All these feelings were new to her
and she loved every second of it. Smiling
to Vyse's eyes, she spoke softly to him.
Vyse... thank
you... She leened her head upon his
shoulder and held her hands close to her body, feeling great warmth from his body. Vyse's powerful sense of strength and loyalty
made her sigh happily. He held her closer
with his arm, leaning his head on hers. The
touch of her hair on his cheek relaxed him. Now
was her chance. Fina felt this was the right
moment to reveal everything. All of her
feelings would come out tonight.
Vyse... I have
dreamed of this moment for so long... You
have been so good to me. You rescued me twice
from the Valuans. You helped me accomplish my
mission for the elders. You taught me that
friendship is the most wonderful feeling in the world.
And... She tilted her
head to face his. Their eyes locked together
again and they both smiled as she went on. You
have made me feel things inside me that I have never felt before. Whenever I'm with you, I feel safe. When ever I'm with you, I feel
comforted.
Vyse rubbed Fina's shoulder softly, bringing warmth to her. His eyes grew soft.
Nothing in the world could compare to the feelings that he felt right now. But now, Vyse spoke his true feelings
towards Fina.
Fina... Hearing
you say these things makes me feel wonderful inside.
And you have done so many things for me as well. You helped me see the world for what it really is. I have become the captain of my own ship and have
sailed around the world in it. I have also
found the greatest friends and allies. And
most important of all...
Looking deep into her emerald eyes, Vyse felt so relaxed and calm. He held her tight next to him. Fina's hands rested on his chest, eyes wide,
waiting for him to continue.
I found the most beautiful thing that could ever happen to me. I found you, Fina... Fina's eyes started to tear up. Her heart was filled to the brim with happiness
from Vyse's words. It was true. She did have feelings for the Blue Rouge. And those were the same feelings that he shared
for her. This was too good to be true.
Oh, Vyse... I... I can't describe what... I'm feeling right now... Vyse leaned his head closer to Fina's and
smiled.
I can't either, but... maybe this will help... His cheek grazed hers as he leaned his head
downward. His lips softly pressed against
hers and he suckled gently on them. Fina
closed her eyes, sighing happily to herself as Vyse held her there. Pulling back, Vyse looked to Fina. She opened her eyes and smiled. She began to speak while Vyse slowly caressed her
cheek.
Vyse... What do
they call you...? Vyse the
Legend'? Vyse chuckled softly.
Yes, why? Fina
smiled brightly as her tears of joy streamed down her cheeks.
They should call you, Vyse, Stealer of Hearts',
because you have stolen mine... Fina
leaned in and kissed Vyse the same way he had her. She
circled her hands around his neck and held him there.
Vyse returned his kiss and then some. He
held her closer, molding their bodies into one.
The night breeze blew around the two and they stood there together
while the occasional bird chirped by. With
their feelings revealed and their hearts now open to each other, Fina felt she could
conquer the whole world now. Her leader was
by her side and he would remain there forever. No
one in the world ever made Fina this happy. She
had Vyse. Nothing else mattered.
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