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Edited by the wonderful psycochick32. Thanks much, m'dear!


Determination:

Summary: His snarl was a warning; his narrowed gaze and flexing claws promised death should she venture any closer...


His snarl was a warning; his narrowed gaze and flexing claws promised death should she venture any closer. But she hadn't thought about any of that... she'd simply reacted, her heart leading the way, her feet sending her rushing into his arms. The pain of his claws sinking into her skin was nothing in comparison to his blank stare; he didn't recognize her, and that knowledge brought with it an emotional devastation that was worse than any physical pain could have possibly been.

When his demon blood surged forth, it was like watching the sun set in his eyes, the red overtaking the gold until nothing remained but the darkness. In that moment all that was left was the emptiness in the one who couldn't remember and the desperation of the one who refused to forget. She clung to him, refusing to be forced away, determined to make him remember. She pressed her mouth against his and lost the battle with her tears when his lips remained motionless, his body still rigid.

"I love you!"

There was a sudden jerk in his body, as if he was making another attempt to push her away; she clung tighter, her fingers twisting into his haori. Her breathing ceased when his mouth softened, his lips moving under hers, uncertain, but tender in their unmistakable intent. Time stopped. She could hear him breathe her in, felt him pull his claws free of her flesh, a high-pitched whine escaping his lips as he pressed closer to her. A second later she found herself wrapped securely in his embrace. When she finally got the chance to look into his eyes she saw regret and a multitude of other emotions she couldn't quite name. But most importantly, as her gaze met and held his, she saw recognition.


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This drabble was originally posted to lj for their prompt 'Sunset' on 5/16/2010.

Just wanted to let you in on some bad news...

My laptop died, taking with it the newly finished chapter for Deserted. I hadn't even gotten the chance to send out to my beta first. We were camping this weekend (no internet connection) so I copied the chapter over to word and finished it while we were out of town. I wondered what the awful noise was coming from my laptop and got a nasty surprise when the noise stopped-- along with the power and all the info that was stored on the hard drive. I am praying that it's salvageable, but it will be a few days before I know anything.

Now- for the good news. I still have the first section of the chapter - the part I copied over - and I am adding to it as best as memory allows. I do apologize since this will delay the posting. I have to re-finish the chapter and get it to my beta before I can get it to you all, but I am doing my best to get it done... again.

(Note to self--- ALWAYS bring flash drive... even *IF* computer has had no prior crashing issues.)

I sincerely apologize for the wait... I can post what I have so far, but even then I'll need to get it to my beta. But it is an option.

*huggles*

Neisha