"So where exactly is this place supposed to be?" A brunette sighed, her gaze fixated on the tall trees lining the winding road, the sun glowing brightly above them.

"Impatient, aren't we?" The blonde driver chuckled, turning his head. He grinned, amused by the annoyed expression on his wife's face.

"Well, we have been driving all morning," she huffed, scanning their surroundings. The leaves were beginning to take on a golden hue, their normal green color slowly fading in the autumn air.

"I don't think it's too much longer. The last sign said it was just a few more miles," Mwu returned his blue eyes to the road, his hands gripping the smooth steering wheel as he drove. "It'll be nice to get away for a few days, huh?"

"Yeah, especially with the leaves changing color." She pointed out the window at the forest of trees around them, the road stretching higher and higher into Orb's mountains.

"The place sounds like a lot of fun too," Mwu smiled happily as their blue car sped down the road. "I'm glad Erica told you about it." They had booked a week at a new mountain resort nestled high in the quiet mountains. It was perfect for an early autumn getaway from the bustle of the city below them.

"Yeah, she said it was incredible," Murrue laughed. "She practically demanded we go there before I go back to work at Morgenroete." The auburn haired woman remembered protesting, but her older friend insisted, telling her she couldn't start in the engineering department before taking time off for herself. She giggled, blushing slightly at the thought of her friend's words. "She said she thought we would have a lot of fun."

"Oh, I'm sure we will," the blonde winked. He flashed a mischievous grin, his azure eyes sparkling in the morning sunlight.

"I'll hold you to that," the young woman purred playfully. "I think I see it now," she snaked her head out the open window, the air cool against her skin. "It's huge," her tawny eyes were wide as she stared at the large white and green building nestled amongst dozens of towering trees.

"Sure is," Mwu whistled, pulling the car into the crowded parking lot. "Guess Erica wasn't joking when she said this place was incredible." He got out of the small car, stretching his long legs. "Well, guess we should go check in," he opened the passenger side door, pulling his wife to her feet. Opening the trunk, he grabbed their luggage as the two made their way into the lobby.

Their eyes were wide as they took in their surroundings. The hardwood floor shined brilliantly beneath a large domed chandelier. A huge carpet covered the floor, decorated in earthy tones, the fabric soft beneath their feet. A small bar was hidden in the corner, a few patrons chatting with each other, a soccer game airing on the bright television off to the sideSoft piano music echoed throughout the atrium, water cascading down a stone fountain in the center.

"Wow, this place really does have it all...a casino, nightclubs, restaurants, a shopping center, a spa, a pool, a bowling alley, bars. Even a movie theater." He sat down on the plush bed, admiring the luxurious room. The carpet was a dark green color, perfectly matching the hues in the wallpaper. Paintings of mountain scenery decorated the walls. "I can't believe you protested." He chuckled teasingly, setting their suitcases on the large bed.

"I know. I'll probably never hear the end of it. From her and you," Murrue walked over to the glass doors, pulling open the thick beige curtains. Opening the large window, she sighed, breathing in the crisp mountain air. "Mmm...this is nice," she sighed breathing in the crisp mountain air.

"Sure is," he wrapped her up in his strong arms, breathing in her intoxicating scent. "So what do you want to do first?" Mwu brushed his lips to her cheek, slowly moving down her neck.

"I think...she gasped, nearly losing herself in his kisses, his breath warm against her skin. "I...I think..that we should...," she found it impossible to think as his mouth showered attention on her, gently nipping at her neck, her body shuddering in pleasure in his arms. Turning around in his arms, she covered his lips with hers, pressing herself tightly against his muscular frame. Lunch would have to wait.

The afternoon sun hung high in the clear sky, the glowing orb warming the couple sitting in the open air restaurant below. They decided to try the wood-brick oven baked pizza, pepperoni piled on the cheesy pie. "So anymore protests?" Mwu laughed happily, stuffing a steaming bite into his large mouth.

"Nope," Murrue shook her head, a blissful smile on her face. She downed a sip of the resort's home-brewed beer, the bubbles tickling her mouth. "I'm glad we came."

"Are you nervous about the new job?" Mwu took a swig of his own beer, a happy smile plastered across his scarred face.

"A little," the brown haired woman admitted, nibbling at her slice of pizza. "It's been a while since I worked on designing things. Not since back at Heliopolis."

"Don't worry," he reached over, gently squeezing her hand. "I'm sure you'll do fine. Do you think you'll miss the military?"

"Probably a little," she finished the last of her lunch, the pizza perfectly seasoned with just the right spices. "I had gotten pretty used to it," she gulped down another large mouthful of the cold beverage, the sun warm against her skin. "I'm still in the reserves though," she reminded him, leaning her back against the soft cushion of her chair, a gentle breeze blowing her auburn locks.

"I know. Let's just hope we don't have to worry about that," they stood up, hands entwined. They walked through the forest, eyes fixated on the fall foliage ablaze with a rainbow of colors. Red, orange, and yellow leaves fell gently from the enormous trees, landing on the ground.

"Oh Mwu...they're beautiful." Murrue smiled warmly, a fiery red leaf held in her hands.

"They sure are," he leaned down, whispering in her ear. "But not even half as beautiful as you are," he grinned as her cheeks matched the small leaf.

She looked up at her husband. She stood up on the tips of her toes, gently brushing her lips with his. Maybe a vacation was just what she needed after all.

------------------------------------------

A/N: Some more fluff. lol I might try and do a sequel to this, if all goes well. Anyways, hoped you all enjoyed and please review.