Author's note: Okay, here it is! Ta da! The Thomas fic I have been promising! And this time I have to say that I was inspired by Dracou Malfoy's fic to finally sit my butt down and start writing this thing! And I hope you see this, too, AnimeQueen as I know you've been wanting this for a long time!
This is a Thomas/OC fic. However my OC won't make an appearance until maybe the second or third chapter. And as before I'll be writing this as I go along so updates might be a few days in between. And has anyone out there got a good idea for a name for a female character? I'll let you, the reader, give me some ideas. Hey, I know it's a cheap way to get reviews, but there you go. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own zoids, just my characters!
The Most Precious Gift by Shelly
CHAPTER ONE
"Come on, Thomas, wake up! There's no time for you to sleep in!"
The person in question rolled over onto his back and held the pillow over his face. "Go away," he groaned into it.
Van snatched the pillow from him. "Thomas, I'm serious. Today's the day of your brother's wedding and you want to sleep through it? And to think you're his best man."
Thomas covered his face with his hands, both to block out the bright morning light and to try and stop the incessant hammering inside his head. "Not right now, Van. My head is killing me."
"Well, that should teach you not to stay up all night drinking," Van replied tartly as he tossed the pillow at the edge of the bed. "Now get up. We haven't got long to get ready."
He heaved a heavy sigh and sat up slowly. "All right, all right, I'm up," he groaned. "Are you happy now, Mr. Flyheight?"
Van smiled, amused at the pilot's inability to operate this morning. "It's an improvement. Am I going to have to get Marianne in here after you?"
That spurred him into action, and he rose to his feet to stretch the knots out of his back and shoulders, eventually wandering into the shower to duck his head under some cold water to fight off the edge of his hangover. He really didn't remember much about what happened last night at Karl's bachelor party, and he hoped he didn't do anything that would cause himself any unnecessary embarrassment.
By the time he had showered and shaved, he had returned to some semblance of normal except for an incredible thirst and a growling stomach, but that was soon appeased and he was more or less back to his usual self again. Soon he was dressed in his tuxedo, fidgeting at the seams as they seemed to want to go their own way, and he saw his big brother dressing himself as well.
Walking towards him, he helped smooth out any wrinkles in the fabric, and when Karl turned towards him he saw nervousness lighting up his green eyes. "Karl, why are you nervous?" he asked, surprised. "You're getting married today to a very beautiful and special woman. Is there any reason for you to be nervous?"
Karl sighed wistfully. "I know there's not. I'm incredibly lucky to even have someone like her. I guess I'm afraid I'll wake up and it'll all be just a wonderful dream."
Thomas smiled. "Well, I can assure you it's not," he replied. "Not with this pounding in my head anyway."
The Colonel smiled. "Thank you, Thomas," he said, suddenly serious. "For everything. I know I have been strict on you sometimes, but I want you to know I am proud of you. And there's no other person in this world that I would want to have as my brother other than you."
Thomas could feel his cheeks flushing from embarrassment, and he wished sometimes that that wouldn't happen so easily, especially around women. "Thanks," he said. "That means a lot to me."
"Colonel!" Van's voice called, saving them both any further embarrassment as he appeared in the room, already dressed in his tuxedo and holding a medium-sized box in his hands. "I almost forgot! Tania wanted me to give you this."
Karl accepted the box from Van, eying it curiously as it seemed a little lightweight and wondered what it could be. When he opened it, he saw a small card inside and read it first, his eyes tearing as he read the inscription. Handing it to Thomas, he removed the tissue paper carefully as whatever it was was wrapped inside it, and he carefully unrolled it until he held a glass figurine of a black lily in the palm of his hand. He didn't remember ever telling her that he liked this variety of flower, but he was touched nonetheless that she would have such a remarkable gift made for him.
Thomas and Van exclaimed over the unique gift, and Thomas glanced over the card as he read what Tania had written.
My beloved,
Today is the day when I will finally become your wife, Mrs. Karl Lichen Shubaltz. It is a day I have waited for ever since I first saw you as I knew we were destined to be together forever. I know it seems strange to others for us to say this, but they could never know what we both feel for one another, a love that will last forever and fill us both for the rest of our days.
I love you, Karl Shubaltz, and I say this with all my heart and soul as I could never love anyone else like I love you. I live only to look into your endless sea-green eyes and see your loving smile and to feel your arms around me. I am anxiously awaiting to see you waiting for me at the end of the aisle, the place where we will enter as two people but will leave as one. I can't wait to see you, my love. Until then, accept this gift as a token of my love for you.
Love always and forever,
Tania
Even Thomas' eyes watered at reading it, and he suddenly envied his brother. Envied him for finding something he knew he would never have as a love like that came only once in a lifetime.
Then he remembered this was his brother's day of celebration, and he wiped away all traces of jealousy as it was almost time for them to get married, and he couldn't be happier for him.
The wedding went beautifully as Marianne had planned. Thomas had tears in his eyes as he stood by Karl's side, especially after seeing Tania's face beaming with love and happiness, and he knew there would never be two people more suited for each other than the both of them. And as he followed them down the aisle, escorting the beautiful Fiona at his side, he couldn't help but notice the looks of jealousy the young ladies of the court sent Tania's way.
Many of them had sought his older brother out in the past with hopes of establishing a relationship with him, but he would always thank them graciously and say that he was a military man and didn't wish to enter into one just yet. But now that Thomas knew that his brother had known Tania for some time, he couldn't help but wonder if Karl had been holding out for the day when he would see her again, and it appeared now that he had. Thomas could only wonder if Karl knew how many hearts he was breaking today as a result of his marriage.
Soon everyone was enjoying the celebration afterwards, the newlyweds opening their presents as the guests mingled with one another. Since neither of them really knew anyone here, Thomas, Van, Irvine, Fiona, and Moonbay all kept close to one another, sometimes dancing with one another and with the bride and groom as they shared in their happiness.
Eventually Thomas had his turn with Tania, and they laughed together for a time before the dance ended. He saw the exquisite pendant she wore around her neck, and his eyes widened in awe. "Did Karl give you that?" he asked her as he touched it with gentle fingers.
She nodded, smiling. "He did. Isn't it gorgeous? I can't believe he gave me such a wonderful gift. Especially considering what I gave him."
He returned her smile. "I wouldn't worry about it too much," he replied. "You have given him something even more precious than that necklace. Your love is the most precious gift of all that you could ever give him, and he knows that."
Her eyes teared up as she looked into his own eyes. "Oh, Thomas," she whispered as she embraced him tightly. "You're too sweet, do you know that? When you fall in love, and I know that you will, I will be envious of her as she will be the luckiest woman in all of Zi."
He laughed. "Don't look now, but I think you're the luckiest woman in all of Zi to be married to my brother. Speaking of which, I think you'd better get over there before one of the girls kidnaps him."
She giggled and he watched as she left his side to return to her husband's to receive a sweet kiss from him.
Sighing, he returned to sit in a chair at the edge of the gathering, glancing around at everyone and catching the eye of Rudolph's young fiancé before continuing around the room. Little did he know that Marianne had been watching him thoughtfully during the whole celebration, and after seeing his wistful expression she knew she had to do something to see that he had someone to love as well. Good thing for him she had the perfect woman in mind for him.
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Oh, no! Here's goes Marianne's infamous meddling again! And poor Thomas is her target once again!
Thomas: Why?! What did I do to deserve this anguish and torment!!!
Shelly: Hey, aren't you supposed to be with Savannah? Besides, you insulted me with Bit and left me all alone! *sob*
Thomas: *small voice* No one likes me anymore....
Shelly: Hee-hee! Thanks for reading! C-ya!
This is a Thomas/OC fic. However my OC won't make an appearance until maybe the second or third chapter. And as before I'll be writing this as I go along so updates might be a few days in between. And has anyone out there got a good idea for a name for a female character? I'll let you, the reader, give me some ideas. Hey, I know it's a cheap way to get reviews, but there you go. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own zoids, just my characters!
The Most Precious Gift by Shelly
CHAPTER ONE
"Come on, Thomas, wake up! There's no time for you to sleep in!"
The person in question rolled over onto his back and held the pillow over his face. "Go away," he groaned into it.
Van snatched the pillow from him. "Thomas, I'm serious. Today's the day of your brother's wedding and you want to sleep through it? And to think you're his best man."
Thomas covered his face with his hands, both to block out the bright morning light and to try and stop the incessant hammering inside his head. "Not right now, Van. My head is killing me."
"Well, that should teach you not to stay up all night drinking," Van replied tartly as he tossed the pillow at the edge of the bed. "Now get up. We haven't got long to get ready."
He heaved a heavy sigh and sat up slowly. "All right, all right, I'm up," he groaned. "Are you happy now, Mr. Flyheight?"
Van smiled, amused at the pilot's inability to operate this morning. "It's an improvement. Am I going to have to get Marianne in here after you?"
That spurred him into action, and he rose to his feet to stretch the knots out of his back and shoulders, eventually wandering into the shower to duck his head under some cold water to fight off the edge of his hangover. He really didn't remember much about what happened last night at Karl's bachelor party, and he hoped he didn't do anything that would cause himself any unnecessary embarrassment.
By the time he had showered and shaved, he had returned to some semblance of normal except for an incredible thirst and a growling stomach, but that was soon appeased and he was more or less back to his usual self again. Soon he was dressed in his tuxedo, fidgeting at the seams as they seemed to want to go their own way, and he saw his big brother dressing himself as well.
Walking towards him, he helped smooth out any wrinkles in the fabric, and when Karl turned towards him he saw nervousness lighting up his green eyes. "Karl, why are you nervous?" he asked, surprised. "You're getting married today to a very beautiful and special woman. Is there any reason for you to be nervous?"
Karl sighed wistfully. "I know there's not. I'm incredibly lucky to even have someone like her. I guess I'm afraid I'll wake up and it'll all be just a wonderful dream."
Thomas smiled. "Well, I can assure you it's not," he replied. "Not with this pounding in my head anyway."
The Colonel smiled. "Thank you, Thomas," he said, suddenly serious. "For everything. I know I have been strict on you sometimes, but I want you to know I am proud of you. And there's no other person in this world that I would want to have as my brother other than you."
Thomas could feel his cheeks flushing from embarrassment, and he wished sometimes that that wouldn't happen so easily, especially around women. "Thanks," he said. "That means a lot to me."
"Colonel!" Van's voice called, saving them both any further embarrassment as he appeared in the room, already dressed in his tuxedo and holding a medium-sized box in his hands. "I almost forgot! Tania wanted me to give you this."
Karl accepted the box from Van, eying it curiously as it seemed a little lightweight and wondered what it could be. When he opened it, he saw a small card inside and read it first, his eyes tearing as he read the inscription. Handing it to Thomas, he removed the tissue paper carefully as whatever it was was wrapped inside it, and he carefully unrolled it until he held a glass figurine of a black lily in the palm of his hand. He didn't remember ever telling her that he liked this variety of flower, but he was touched nonetheless that she would have such a remarkable gift made for him.
Thomas and Van exclaimed over the unique gift, and Thomas glanced over the card as he read what Tania had written.
My beloved,
Today is the day when I will finally become your wife, Mrs. Karl Lichen Shubaltz. It is a day I have waited for ever since I first saw you as I knew we were destined to be together forever. I know it seems strange to others for us to say this, but they could never know what we both feel for one another, a love that will last forever and fill us both for the rest of our days.
I love you, Karl Shubaltz, and I say this with all my heart and soul as I could never love anyone else like I love you. I live only to look into your endless sea-green eyes and see your loving smile and to feel your arms around me. I am anxiously awaiting to see you waiting for me at the end of the aisle, the place where we will enter as two people but will leave as one. I can't wait to see you, my love. Until then, accept this gift as a token of my love for you.
Love always and forever,
Tania
Even Thomas' eyes watered at reading it, and he suddenly envied his brother. Envied him for finding something he knew he would never have as a love like that came only once in a lifetime.
Then he remembered this was his brother's day of celebration, and he wiped away all traces of jealousy as it was almost time for them to get married, and he couldn't be happier for him.
The wedding went beautifully as Marianne had planned. Thomas had tears in his eyes as he stood by Karl's side, especially after seeing Tania's face beaming with love and happiness, and he knew there would never be two people more suited for each other than the both of them. And as he followed them down the aisle, escorting the beautiful Fiona at his side, he couldn't help but notice the looks of jealousy the young ladies of the court sent Tania's way.
Many of them had sought his older brother out in the past with hopes of establishing a relationship with him, but he would always thank them graciously and say that he was a military man and didn't wish to enter into one just yet. But now that Thomas knew that his brother had known Tania for some time, he couldn't help but wonder if Karl had been holding out for the day when he would see her again, and it appeared now that he had. Thomas could only wonder if Karl knew how many hearts he was breaking today as a result of his marriage.
Soon everyone was enjoying the celebration afterwards, the newlyweds opening their presents as the guests mingled with one another. Since neither of them really knew anyone here, Thomas, Van, Irvine, Fiona, and Moonbay all kept close to one another, sometimes dancing with one another and with the bride and groom as they shared in their happiness.
Eventually Thomas had his turn with Tania, and they laughed together for a time before the dance ended. He saw the exquisite pendant she wore around her neck, and his eyes widened in awe. "Did Karl give you that?" he asked her as he touched it with gentle fingers.
She nodded, smiling. "He did. Isn't it gorgeous? I can't believe he gave me such a wonderful gift. Especially considering what I gave him."
He returned her smile. "I wouldn't worry about it too much," he replied. "You have given him something even more precious than that necklace. Your love is the most precious gift of all that you could ever give him, and he knows that."
Her eyes teared up as she looked into his own eyes. "Oh, Thomas," she whispered as she embraced him tightly. "You're too sweet, do you know that? When you fall in love, and I know that you will, I will be envious of her as she will be the luckiest woman in all of Zi."
He laughed. "Don't look now, but I think you're the luckiest woman in all of Zi to be married to my brother. Speaking of which, I think you'd better get over there before one of the girls kidnaps him."
She giggled and he watched as she left his side to return to her husband's to receive a sweet kiss from him.
Sighing, he returned to sit in a chair at the edge of the gathering, glancing around at everyone and catching the eye of Rudolph's young fiancé before continuing around the room. Little did he know that Marianne had been watching him thoughtfully during the whole celebration, and after seeing his wistful expression she knew she had to do something to see that he had someone to love as well. Good thing for him she had the perfect woman in mind for him.
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Oh, no! Here's goes Marianne's infamous meddling again! And poor Thomas is her target once again!
Thomas: Why?! What did I do to deserve this anguish and torment!!!
Shelly: Hey, aren't you supposed to be with Savannah? Besides, you insulted me with Bit and left me all alone! *sob*
Thomas: *small voice* No one likes me anymore....
Shelly: Hee-hee! Thanks for reading! C-ya!