I'm currently working on TSAK, and honestly, it's almost done, just a couple more parts to write, and then upload allllll of them (I've fallen behind cuz sometimes I write two or three parts in one sitting). So there you have it. Please give me some shortfic ideas. I'm begging you. Please. TSAK is really heavy for me right now and I just need light things to write to keep my mind off of it.


Shortfic One

Title: Stargazing
Pairing: Shadow and Vio
Synopsis: Since Shadow can only come out in the nighttime, Vio prepares a special evening out.
Warnings: None. This is simply fluff. Nothing really past K+, actually.


I had a surprise for Shadow tonight. Since he was only able to show himself in the shadows, it would be perfect.

I had read a lot on astronomy, and through that, learned there was going to be a meteor shower tonight. It was an opportunity to show him something good of the Light world, something that he could cherish, that we both could cherish.

In the past, it had been named the Perseid shower, and was supposed to peak tonight. The only problem was convincing Shadow to go with me without letting on what we were doing.

So that evening, when he materialised in the dusk of my room, I laid down my book and stood to face him.

"Shadow," I said softly, "I want to show you something, alright?" I fidgeted nervously. "But you must trust me." I inwardly winced at the wording; it was similar to the words I said before betraying him. Hopefully not too similar.

The shadow stared at me for what seemed an eternity. I was starting to think that he would say no until he slowly nodded his permission.

"'Kay, Vi, 'course I trust you. Ain't got any reason not to, I s'pose," came his soft, slightly hesitant reply.

The words sent a shiver down my spine. I knew there was reason to distrust me, simply because of our past. "Good. Then, follow me."

I made my way down the stairs and to the rear of the house that the five of us shared. When we thought about rejoining, the idea stuck in all of us that we just didn't want to.

Red had Blue, and Green had Zelda. And me... Well, I had Shadow, but when he disappeared in that burst of light, I didn't think I'd ever see him again.

So when he appeared on the third night as I was curled up in bed to comfort me, I couldn't contain my tears any longer. It hurt like hell, and it took a long while for me to forgive myself, even though Shadow had forgiven me a long time ago.

I linked my fingers with Shadow's as I led us to the top of a hill, where I had previously set up a picnic area.

I wasn't sure how he'd take it. We didn't do many...coupley things, and couldn't even go out in the daylight like normal. Like I wanted to. I wanted people to know that we were together, that he was mine and I was his. But until I figured out a cure, this would suffice. It was better than the pain I had when he was gone; at least I had him.

"What is this?" Shadow's voice drew me out of my reverie. He dropped my hand and turned to look at me.

"It's... do you not like it?" I hated how my voice cracked and made me sound scared. I didn't want to... everything was supposed to be perfect and if he didn't like it, I'd be humiliated.

But Shadow shook his head. "No, no, Vi. I love it..." He glanced at the blanket, eyes skittering over the candles and wine. "It's perfect, but, what's the occasion?"

I smiled and led him over, sitting down. The shadow sat beside me, close to me. "Do I need a reason to spend time with you?" I reached over and touched his cheek, to which he leaned into my caress. "I don't get to spend time with you as often as I'd like, so I thought I'd—"

Shadow cut me off with a kiss. "You talk too much, Vi," he murmured, kissing me again.

I blushed. It wasn't like we hadn't kissed, or done other things, but this was softer, more innocent than other times. It reminded me more of our first kiss, and I threaded my fingers in Shadow's hair. After a moment, I pulled away and murmured, "I'll pour some wine, hm?"

I did just that, and handed him a glass. "You know I can't drink your Hylian liquids, Vi..."

I nodded and sipped my wine. "Just trust me."

I watched as the shadow lifted the glass to his lips and sniffed it. A slow smirk spread across his lips and he mumbled over the lip, "This is yours." He took a sip and nearly melted.

I sipped mine again and pulled my sleeve down slightly more. It was fresh earlier this evening, and still stung.

I finished my wine quickly and set the glass to the side. Shadow was savouring his, probably because he didn't get it too often. I munched on a few crackers, content with the silence. Glancing up at the sky, I thought, still too early for meteors.

Then it suddenly dawned on him. He set the empty glass beside mine and said softly, "Where, Vi?"

He didn't have to say any more than that. I lifted my sleeve. I had cut right on my wrist, to get the best flow with the least amount of time.

Shadow stared at my wrist before scooting over closer to me and wrapping nimble fingers around it. He pulled off my haphazard bandage and his breath hissed.

"Gods, Vi... Ya didn't have to," Shadow murmured, trying to be gentle.

I shook my head. "I wanted to. You deserve it, from everything that's happened, still happening." My voice failed me when the shadow lowered his head and licked my wound. I shivered, my eyes closing halfway in relief. The aching sting faded as Shadow healed my cut.

"If you're willing," he whispered against my wrist, "we don't take from our lovers here..."

I blushed, wondering what he was referring to. The shadow crawled up me, forcing my back down against the blanket, and whispered, "We take from here." His lips caressed my neck and kissed it softly.

My breathing shallowed out and I tilted my neck faintly.

"It's much more intimate here," the shadow whispered against my neck. His warm breath sent a shiver down my spine, and I was inclined to agree with him.

I nodded faintly, not trusting my voice. As I briefly wondered if it hurt, Shadow pulled back and lay beside me, still tangled with me.

"But you've lost enough for today," he said softly.

I looked up at the stars and remembered why we were here. I cleared my throat and found my voice. "We're here for something else, anyway," I whispered, pointing up at the sky.

As soon as I did, a streak ran across the sky before disappearing. "Meteor shower," Shadow mused, "only you would research that, Vi."

I could hear the fondness in Shadow's voice and it made me grin. "You love it," I murmured back, turning slightly to press my lips to his shoulder.

"I love it 'cuz I love you," Shadow uttered back, "'n I'll take all of you, Vi, for eternity."

I blushed at the sincerity in his tone. It seemed he was making me blush quite a bit.

I didn't know what to say that could possibly follow up from his words. Everything seemed inconsequential. I settled with an "I love you more than I can bear," and nuzzled my nose in his shoulder.

Shadow gasped after a moment, which drew my gaze up to the sky. Three streaks travelled across it. "Make a wish, Shadow," I whispered.

"I wish this night would last forever..." he replied softly.

It couldn't have been a more perfect moment, and we stayed tangled with each other until the sun began to crest the trees.