A/N:
Fox: We're finally back everyone!
Shadowess: But not with what you'd expect!
Fox: That's cuz someone can't seem to find her inspiration and needs help fighting some lowly dust bunnies! -rolls eyes-
Shadowess: -gasps- So mean!
Fox: It's okay, sista. We all have these moments of writer's block. -pats back-
Shadowess: Thanks for understanding. Now tell them what this chapter is all about!
Fox: Okay! I will be writing this chapter about the story of Nyssa and Suki's backround. How they have two fathers and one mother while still being twins! It entails the first 15 years of their lives!
Shadowess: All of that in one chapter?
Fox: -shrugs- Okay, so maybe we'll put it into a few chapter's until you've defeated those dust bunnies.
Shadowess: That might be a good idea.
Fox: Okay! Then away we go!
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Chapter 11: The Beginning of Our Lives
Two men wandered down the streets of Makai. They joked and pushed each other excitedly as they went along.
It was obvious they were the best of friends even though they were very different demons.
The taller man seemed to have a darker and more serious aura compared to the other man who seemed to not have a care in the world.
Complete opposites, yet best friends.
"Lucien!" the shorter one laughed, "Think this tavern will be any better?"
"I don't know, Aleron." The man called Lucien chuckled, "It can't be any worse!"
The two men laughed as they approached the tavern they'd discussed.
"Maybe we can find a job here while we're at it?" Lucien suggested.
"Ah, you're always thinking about business!" Aleron pouted, "Can't we enjoy one night without looking for the next job?"
Lucien chuckled, "If it weren't for me, you'd spend all your time having fun until you realized you couldn't afford it anymore! And what would you do? Have some more fun!"
Aleron grinned as they sat at the bar together, "You're right. Always are, my friend."
The two men laughed and ordered their drinks from the bartender.
"Well, it seems that there are still some demons that know how to laugh and have a good time." A female voice spoke loudly from behind Lucien and Aleron.
They turned in unison to see a young and bery beautiful woman sitting at a small table by herself.
Lucien and Aleron shared a brief glance before looking back at the woman.
"Are you speaking of us, Miss?" Lucien inquired.
She smiled at them, "If I may ask for some company from you? I'm feeling quite lonely tonight. You look to be trustworthy enough."
She gave a small wink and the two men shared another glance.
"What's the harm in sitting with her for a drink or two?" whispered Aleron.
"And what if it's some kind of trap?" reasoned Lucien.
Aleron shrugged, "I think we're capable enough to handle ourselves if it is."
Lucien hesitated.
"C'mon!" Aleron rose from the bar, "It's rude to keep a lady waiting."
Before Lucien could protest, Aleron took his drink and sat to the left of the woman, whoe smiled delightedly.
With a sigh, Lucien decided that he had no choice now that Aleron had made up his mind. And there was no changing Aleron's mind once he made a decision.
Lucien took his own drink and seated himself to the right of the woman.
"Thank you very much, um - I'm sorry. What are your names?" she asked, her smile still shining.
"Oh! Of course. My name is Aleron." He held out his hand for the woman to shake.
As soon as their skin touched, a peculiar feeling crept through Aleron's veins and into his chest.
"And I am Lucien." Having sensed a change in Aleron, Lucien decided not to shake hands with the woman, "What is your name?"
"Pandora."
"Wow. That's a rare name." Aleron's eyes widened, "You don't even hear the likes of it among my kind."
Pandora smiled ever so kindly, "And who are your kind?"
Aleron brushed his white hair from his green eyes, "I'm a brownie. Or a male pixie, if you would have it."
"And you?" Pandora turned to Lucien.
"I'm of the sirens. What about you? Maybe a succubus?"
Aleron forced a laugh, "Don't make such jokes, Lucien. It's rude."
They were both surprised as Pandora laughed as well, "No, I'm nothing like that, but does it matter what I am? I was only satiating my curiosity."
Lucien looked on at her, wide-eyed. A waiter suddenly walked by and, loosing his balance, emptied his tray into Pandora's lap.
Lucien jumped up to help her as the water cried out his apologies.
"Are you alright?" Lucien asked as his hand brushed hers as she handed him a glass.
The same peculiar feeling filled Lucien as it had Aleron.
"Oh, yes. I'm perfectly alright. Just a bit we now." She laughed and shooed away the apologetic waiter.
The two friends fell immediately in love with that laugh.
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Laughter, talk, and even a few drinking games filled the night until the sun finally began to rise.
"Damn." Lucien said in undertones, "Seems we pulled an all-nighter."
"Hm?" Aleron looked out the tavern's window, "So it seems."
Pandora stretched and yawned, "I certainly had fun last night. Thank you, Lucien, Aleron."
They nodded up at her as she stood and said in unison, "Our pleasure."
"May I hope to see you here again?" she asked.
Lucien and Aleron looked at each other. Aleron had an almost pleading look. Lucien grinned.
"I don't see why not." Lucien shrugged, "It is our last night in town."
Aleron grinned with relief.
Pandora smile, "Then I'll see you two tonight."
And then she was gone.
Lucien and Aleron took their leave as well and made their way back to the room they were staying in.
Once there, they found they could not sleep.
They began a heated discussion about Pandora instead.
"She's beautiful!"
"She has an enchanting laugh and smile!"
"Her eyes are like sapphires!"
Lucien and Aleron, realizing that they both liked Pandora, started laughing.
With a sigh, Aleron leaned back on his bed, "I wonder if she'll like either of us like that?"
"I hope so." Lucien leaned back on his own bed, "I hope that maybe she could like us both."
Aleron nodded, "Me, too. I wouldn't want my best friend to hate me. Nor would I want to hate my best friend."
"Same here."
Aleron reached into his bag and pulled out two cookies. He rolled over onto his stomach and handed one to Lucien.
Lucien propped himself up on one elbow and reached for the cookie, "You're going to give me one of your precious cookies?" He grinned.
Aleron shrugged, "We're best friends. Why wouldn't I?"
Lucien only smiled as they ate their cookes in silence.
"Maybe we could bed her?" Aleron suddenly said thoughtfully.
"What?" Lucien asked increduously.
"Nevermind. It was just an idea, but I suppose you're right." Aleron shrugged it away.
"No, no, no! That's actually one of the better ideas I think you've had." Lucien jumped up from his bed.
"It is?" Aleron was now bewildered.
"If we both were to bed her, she wouldn't have to choose!" Lucien explained.
"Of course!" Aleron agreed, "But perhaps we should get some sleep before we meet her tonight?"
Lucien nodded, "Yeah, you're right."
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That night, they sprinted to the tavern in high hopes.
They entered and scanned the tables eagerly.
"Did we get here before her?" Aleron murmured. They entered further and made their way slowly to the bar.
Halfway there, an arm was slung around each of their shoulders, "Glad you could make it!"
They turned and saw Pandora between them, smiling.
They smiled at her, then grinned at each other.
Lucien and Aleron enjoyed themselves more than they had the night before and soon forgot what they'd discussed that morning.
Halfway through the night, Pandora stretched her arms and stood up.
"I'm sorry, boys, but I really must be heading back. Thank you for accompanying me again. I had a lot of fun. I'll be sad when you're gone." She started for the door.
"Wait," Lucien stood up, "We could walk you home?" He nudged Aleron.
"Yeah!" Aleron jumped up quickly, "Won't you let us?"
Pandora smiled endearingly, "Of course."
They walked together silently on the road as Pandora led the way.
It wasn't long before they stood at her door as she unlocked it.
"Well, it was nice meeting you. We had a fantastic time." Aleron smiled and gave a slight bow.
"Indeed. We shall have some time trying to find something that can measure up to the fun we've had." Lucien gave a salute of farewell.
"Oh! But won't you come in for a while?" she asked, "Sorry, but I've just enjoyed your company so much that I'm not sure if I'm quite ready to let you go yet."
Lucien and Aleron looked at each other for a while before something clicked between them.
"Absolutely." They grinned at her and took a step inside.
They looked around the foyer as Pandora shut and locked the door behind them.
"Your home is beautiful," Aleron thought outloud. Lucien only nodded.
"Shall I give you the grand tour?" she asked them, her blue eyes shining.
The men nodded in unison and followed Pandora around until they came to the last room in the house.
"And this," she opened the door, "is my room."
Aleron's eyes widened. In the middle of the room was a huge bed and just beyond it was a landscape window that nearly covered the wall.
"May I?" Aleron asked.
Pandora smiled, "Sure."
he grinned and his wings revealed themselves from his back and he half flew to the window.
Pandora and Lucien followed him.
"The view is incredible." Aleron breathed. How he loved high places.
"Indeed." Pandora said quietly. Aleron felt something gently caress his wing. he turned and saw Pandora staring at them.
He smiled, "Like them?" His wings shimmered, casting a light blue light against the walls as the moon reflected off of them.
Pandora nodded, "Yes."
Aleron cupped her cheek in his hand and kissed her deeply, "Good. I'm glad." he said once he pulled away.
Lucien pulled Pandora to him gently by the waist, "We like you a lot, Pandora." he kissed her just as Aleron had.
"Pandora," Aleron gazed at her with his emerald eyes, "Might we stay and pleasure each other one last time?"
She gave a sigh of longing and that was all it took before clothes were on the floor and they were all in her bed.
Lucien and Aleron lied on either side of her as they ran their fingers through her hair and over her body.
Lucien bit into her neck and Aleron licked the soft spot under her ear, earning a moan from her lips.
Before any of them knew it, they were all lost to the passion and the drunken state that forepaly left in them.
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Sunlight filtered though the window and hit Aleron's pixie wings, causing them to glitter brilliantly.
As the light hit Aleron's face, he stirred and groaned softly.
He sat up slightly and, seeing Pandora sleeping soundly between himself and Lucien, smiled.
He reached over his side of the bed and searched his pile of clothes. Pulling out a small panpipe, he got up and walked to the window.
Bringing the instrument to his lips, he played softly. The melody was sweet and longing.
Lucien was suddenly at his side with one arm propped up on Aleron's shoulder. Lucien began singing softly to the music, careful to keep his ki from entering his voice.
"That's absolutely beautiful."
The music stopped and the two men turned, smiling to face the beautiful woman they'd left in bed.
"You inspired it." Aleron said. Lucien nodded in agreement.
Pandora smiled sadly.
"Is something wrong?" Lucien sat on the bed beside her and brushed a strand of hair from her face.
"I'm sorry," she turned from them, "The two of you... can't stay here with me."
Aleron frowned, "Why not? Is it - ?"
"No." Pandora shook her head quickly.
"Than what is it?" Lucien asked harshly.
Aleron placed a hand on Lucien's shoulder warningly.
"Because of what I am." she whispered.
"And what are you?" Aleron asked gently.
"I am a demon of hope." Pandora rose from the bed and slipped on a robe.
"I don't understand why that's so bad." Lucien narrowed his eyes.
A small tear escaped from the corner of Pandora's eye, "You will always hope and you will never be able to fulfil that hope. It will drive you mad."
Lucien and Aleron stared at her in shock.
The two friends looked at each other and they realized that she was right. It saddened them, but Lucien and Aleron accepted it.
Tears fell down Pandora's cheeks and the men knew how it hurt her as well.
They pulled on their clothes and went to her side.
"We're very sorry to hear you say that," Lucien started.
"But we still would like to extend a hand out to you." Aleron held his hand out to her as he finished for Lucien.
Pandora took his hand with a sad smile.
Instead of gripping her hand, Aleron turned it palm side up and pressed his panpipe into it.
"Anytime you need some help or if there's anything you ever need, play this. We'll know and come to your aid." Aleron wiped away Pandora's tears with his free hand.
"Thank you." she whispered.
The friends each kissed her cheek. She walked them to her door where they said farewell.
Aleron and Lucien never saw Pandora again.
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A/N:
Fox: How did I do?
Shadowess: That was great! And the rest of our story?
Fox: It's already completed! -shifty eyes- -giggles-
Shadowess: Are you lying to me?
Fox: You know the drill, everyone!
Shadowess: Reviews are love not forced! ...Hey! Did you just change the subject on me? DON'T IGNORE YOUR BIG SISTER!
Fox: COOKIES, TOO, PLEASE!! -runs away from Onee-chan laughing-