Chapter XIV – A Moonlight Gift
The kiss had taken her by surprise but Y'Fran quickly began pushing back against Alstar, her lips felt Alstar's pull away, biting her lower lip she slowly opened her eyes to lock with his own. "You've had your kiss, now you need to keep your end of the bargain" "Of course I.." Y'Fran stopped to watch Alstar as his eye's roamed over her. "Your dress is beautiful, that or your making it look good.. I haven't decided which one it is yet.. But where did you find something with a tail hole in Ala Mhigo?" Y'Fran giggled as Alstar continued to admire her choice of clothing "Why thank you.. A friend sorted it out for me.." Y'Fran said as she took a step back. ".. Would you like a spin?" Alstar smiled "Well seeing as you offered" The Miqo'te spun herself, the dress lifting ever so slightly as it followed the movements of it's wearer. "So.. Have you decided yet?" "Yes.. Although dresses beauty is matched by the wearer, I believe that you are in fact making it look so good" Y'Fran blushed at the compliment. Alstar gently takes her hand is his own "Shall I show you the house?" "Oh, yes please. It's a beautiful building, how many rooms are there?" "Bedrooms, well there's mine, mothers, Lilia's.." The list continued as the two figures moved around the house, their voices filling empty rooms. ".. So there's about eighteen bedrooms, but most of them are on the top floors" "Is it not weird having a kitchen on the second floor?" "You'll get used to it" "How will I?" "Well, you can stay here of course" "What do you mean 'stay here'?" Alstar hesitated for a moment as he planned what he was going to say. "Well I'd like to continue to see you" "And I, you, Alstar" "Which would mean you spending time here more likely, therefore you'd get used to everything" "Oh I see" "Why what did you think I meant?" "Well I thought you were going to say something crazy like would I move in here with you" Alstar let out a little laugh, "I still can if you'd like?" Y'Fran let out a small giggle in reply to Alstar's jest. "So, do I get to see your room?.. Or is it not as tidy as your tent back at camp?" "I'll have you know my room is spotless, wherever it may be" "Oh yeah?.. Show me" Alstar lead Y'Fran up another flight of stairs then stopped in-front of a door. "Here we are.. My room" Alstar opened the door, revealing a large plain room, a large bed in the corner, two bookcases against the far wall, a chest at the foot of his bed, a desk in-front of a large window that let in moonlight. Y'Fran walked in behind Alstar, who turned and closed the door behind them "I have something for you" Alstar spoke as he walked over to his desk, picking up a box. "Y.. You have something.. For me?" Alstar didn't reply and instead handed her the gift. Y'Fran untied the small bow that kept the box closed. "Alstar.. It's beautiful.. I.." "I told you I would have to get you one" "But I can't accept it.. It must have costed you a small fortune" The box held a shiny silver collar decorated with red and blue gems. "Your eyes inspired the colours.. And.. Well.. My name inspired the colour of the setting" "Al.. Alstar.. I.. I couldn't" "Couldn't what? Accept this small token?" "Small?! How can you call that small, those gems alone are probably my yearly pay from the hospital" "Just turn around so I can put it on you already" "B.." "No buts" Y'Fran looked up at Alstar with a sorry expression "Surely it should be me buying you a gift and not the other way around" "Why?" Questioned Alstar as his hand moved to caress her cheek. "Well you.." Y'Fran stopped as his hand touched her skin. ".. You saved me" "That may be, but I believe it was you that has saved me.. The meeting I was going to.. It.. It.." Alstar zoned out as anger filled his words. "The monks?" Y'Fran whispered. Alstar's fists clenched as the word was spoken, it took him a few seconds before he could speak. "Yes.. The monks" "Alstar.. What happened?" "I.. The meeting turned out to be.. Well.. The captains were ordered to attack.. No.. Slaughter the monks in the temple of Rhalgr.. By the king.. He ordered the Ala Mhigan Military Divisions to wipe them all out.. I.. I missed the meeting because of you.. So you saved me.. I wouldn't have been able to fight the monks.. I would've turned on my comrades without a second thought.. I too, would've been killed.. So.. You, Y'Fran.. Saved my life.." Tears slipped down the Hyur's cheeks, at some point during his explanation he had fallen to his knees. Y'Fran lowered herself next to him and kissed his cheek "Then we are even hmm?" Alstar felt the Miqo'tes words warm his heart. "Even?" "Aye, you saved me and I saved you.. So we are even" "No.. I shall forever be in your debt.. But if you could accept the necklace as a start" "I.." Y'Fran stopped as Alstar held the gift up towards her. ".. Would you mind?" "Mind what?" Alstar asked as he looked up to see Y'Fran's backside in his face. "Putting it on me of course" "So you accept my gift?" "Y.. Yes Alstar" The Hyur stood up and gently wrapped the collar around Y'Fran's neck. "It really is beautiful.. Thank you" "Nothing in this world could be as beautiful as you Y'Fran" The Miqo'te felt her cheeks warm up as Alstar slowly begins to turn her around. "Alstar.." "Yes?" "I'm sorry about the monks" "Don't be, there was nothing you could do" "But there were two that came to the hospital.." Y'Fran cut off as the memory forced her own eyes to well up. "What happened?" "Men came.. Kingsmen.. They.. They killed them.. They were just boys.. Defenceless little boys.." "Y'Fran.." Alstar started only to be stopped as Y'Fran fell against him crying. Y'Fran felt his arms wrap around her as she sobbed against his chest.
The moonlight added a silvery glow to everything within the room, including the two silhouettes locked in an embrace in the middle of the floor. Alstar held Y'Fran tightly as she wept into his chest, slowly rocking the Miqo'te from side to side in an attempt at calming her. Y'Fran let her head fall against Alstar's chest, his soft sheepskin top welcomed her, his warmth radiating through the thin fabric. Alstar slowly lifted the Miqo'tes head so that the two looked at each other. "Don't cry.." The man cooed in her ear. "I.. I'm.. Sorry.. It's just.. We.. We are supposed to.. To help people.." "I know.. But we can't save everyone" "I.. I could have" "Y'Fran don't blame yourself.. It wasn't your fault" Alstar cooed once more "They're in a better place now" He reassured as the Miqo'tes tears slowed. "You think?" "I bet they're sharing a meal with Rhalgr himself, right about now" Y'Fran's tears stopped as she looked up at Alstar. "Could you hold me a little longer" She whispered. "Of course.. If we can move somewhere a little more comfortable" Y'Fran nodded against Alstar's chest. Lifting Y'Fran in his arms Alstar walks over to his bed, where he lays the girl down then lays next to her. The two remained in silence as they laid in Alstar's bed cuddled together, Alstar softly stroking Y'Fran's cheek. "It's a beautiful night isn't it?" Alstar broke the silence, as the Miqo'te turned her gaze to him. "Yes.. It is" Y'Fran replied, her eyes lighting up with every blink, capturing Alstar's own gaze. "Have I told you just how astonishing your eyes are?" "N.. No" Y'Fran answered as her cheeks brightened "Well then my dear Y'Fran, I could stare into your eyes for an eternity.. I would walk any distance for you, even navigate my way through the void.. I would guard you with my life.. My soul.. My strength.. I give you.. If you would have it.. My very heart" Y'Fran froze as the words reached her ears. "Alstar.. You have already.. Stolen.. W.. When I first saw you.. You stole my heart.. But there is no need to steal.. Something that is freely given.. I.. I.." "Y'Fran.." ".. Guard my heart well.. Alstar Silverbane.. And I shall do the same for yours" Y'Fran pulled herself up Alstar's body, softly placing her lips against his own. Alstar let his hands slide down the Miqo'tes back feeling her body move to his touch. As his hand found it's way down her back she could do little to stop her body reacting, her back slowly arched as his hand went lower, lower.. And lower, until his hands stopped at a familiar place. The two lips parted just enough so when Alstar squeezed her rear she could let out a quiet moan. Y'Fran blushed as the sound escaped her mouth, quickly re-engaging the kiss to stop any further noises slipping out. Alstar felt Y'Fran's hands wonder up the bottom of his shirt, her tail flicking all over the place. Just as the kiss deepened, a knock came from behind the door. "Master Alstar.. Lady Y'Fran, your presence is requested in the dinning room" A voice spoke out. The pair pulled away from each other, both blushing, Y'Fran more so than Alstar. "We'll be there in a moment" Alstar replied "Very well sir" The voice returned, followed with the sound of footsteps fading away. The Miqo'tes nose twitched, then sniffed as her stomach growled. "Something smells good" "Have you not eaten since this morning?" "Hmm.." Y'Fran thought 'Here.. No.. Home, Rubie.. No.. Work.. No.. Joseph.. Yes.. How long ago was that?.. This morning?.. Early afternoon?' " Well I had something awhile ago.. But I guess I forgot to eat" "And you were going to leave without eating?" "Y.. N.. No?" Alstar let out a small laugh as he patted Y'Fran's head. "Good girl" "I'm rather fussy when it comes to food.. Just warning you" "Well I'm sure there will be something you'll like on the dinner table.. I mean there will be fish" "Oh.. And what cat doesn't like fish?" The two laughed as they left the room, hand in hand.
Ah there you are, I see that you're still with me.. And I hope you are enjoying the story even more as it continues, there are another three chapters to round up Alstar's family, then we'll get to see some action. (That's all I'm saying, but surely some of you are thinking; 'wow everything's going smoothly' 'everyone seems to be happy, somewhat' 'and everyone lives happily ever after'. No.. We still have another sixty-one chapters yet.. So don't think that everyone is getting off quite so lucky.)
I'd also like to thank my first follower for, well what else, following my story. I'm glad that you're liking my story enough to do so :)
Yes, there was a mention of a Alstar getting Y'Fran a collar and I thought that I would insert that now, seeing as it felt like the right time to do it. But yeah there isn't much I have to say about this chapter.. Yes I did have another scenario where they went a little further before the knock.. But it was also an embarrassing intrusion, so I thought I would leave it out and just go with what I got.. Yeah there's a bit of lovey-dovey talk.. Yes there will be more 'romantic' words exchanged between our new lovers.. I guess there is both of their crying sessions, both of them needed a good cry, lets be honest everyone feels better after a good cry..
"Crying is just your body's way of washing away the sadness held within"
As always I wish you all a magic day filled with happiness.. Oh and Happy All Saints' Wake to you all, hope everyone gets enough cookies for the Chocobo barding :3
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