Hey guys! As promised here is Dark Pharaoh's late Valentine's Day Oneshot. Let me know if you have thoughts, opinions, or ideas. Thank you anon for the awesome review! I appreciate it greatly and it spurred me on to write this quicker than I had planned.
Kira grimaced as she walked through the various shops in the mall with Tina. Her sister had wanted her to go with her on a shopping trip to find the perfect gift for her fiance, and Kira had reluctantly agreed. While she still didn't trust Thomas, she hadn't seen anything as of yet that was worth bringing to her sister's attention.
Until he actually did something that proved her wariness correct, Kira's hands were tied. Which left her wandering the mall, tailing behind her sister who flitted from store to store practically buzzing with excitement. While Kira enjoyed seeing her sister so happy, her instincts still screamed that something was going to go wrong.
She was shaken out of her thoughts by Tina bounding back to her side, the massive smile on her face warming Kira throughout. Whatever was going to happen, Kira would do her best to help Tina with the fall out. Until then she may as well encourage her sister's well earned happiness.
"Oh I don't know what to get him, there is so much that he would like!" Her sister vibrated in place, making Kira chuckle.
"I'm sure he'll love anything you give him Tiny T. No need to freak about it." Instead of calming her sister down, her words made Tina stick her tongue out in joking reprimand.
"Easy for you to say, with how calm you are you must have already gotten Mencheres something for Valentines." Kira raised a brow at her, what was her sister talking about?
"T, you know I don't like Valentines. Just because I'm in a relationship now doesn't mean I'm going to celebrate it. Mencheres and I show each other how much we care everyday, it doesn't matter to us what day it is." Tina stared in shock, her body freezing mid motion as she processed Kira's words.
Snapping out of it, she blurted. "But what if he has something planned? Won't you regret not getting anything for him then?"
Kira bit her lip as she considered her sister's words. Mencheres hadn't mentioned doing anything for Valentines but Kira hadn't told him she had no interest in celebrating it either…and it would be awkward if he decided to get her something and she didn't have anything to reciprocate with.
A defeated sigh pushed from her lungs, making Tina grin and start tugging on her arm toward the various shops in the mall. Her sister knew when her point had been made. While Kira believed this holiday was commercialized and unnecessary, she didn't want Mencheres to get her something and then feel hurt when he realised that she hadn't gotten him anything.
Kira had noticed that he was hyper sensitive to rebuffs or rejections when it came to any activity between them and she knew that it was leftover effects from being married to a toxic person for so long. The last thing she wanted was for Mencheres to take her not getting him something in the wrong way. After this Valentines she would tell him about her dislike of it and that they didn't have to celebrate it next year.
However, this was their first Valentines and that was generally considered a big thing amongst couples so it was a good idea to get him something. If it turned out that he didn't get her anything then she could save the present and give it to him later.
Now came the hard part, Kira eyed the pink infested shops dubiously. What do you get for a four and a half millennia old pharaoh who could buy a country?
Her eyes automatically skipped over the various teddy bears and chocolates. She knew for a fact that Mencheres didn't bother eating human food and while he would probably appreciate anything she got him, he would have no use for a stuffed animal.
As she went to leave the shop, she saw it out of the corner of her eye. A grin pulled across her mouth as she picked up the bath assortment box. It contained lightly scented oils, bath bombs and bubbles. But what made her bring it to the register was the bath toy, a small rubber ducky.
Memories of when he had only just turned her and she had cornered him while he was in the bath came to her. The memory of his joking about his age brought a smile to her lips. If nothing else he loved baths so the other stuff would be a safe bet, even if he didn't find humor in the bath toy.
Tina was dubious when she was Kira's choice of gift. "Are you sure about that? I mean, aren't those usually what you give to a girlfriend?"
Kira snorted, "You don't have to be a woman to enjoy a hot bath and these scents aren't obnoxious like most are. Probably because they are made from natural plants instead of chemicals. They aren't as overpowering to me." That had been the first thing she had checked upon picking up the box, it wouldn't do to buy Mencheres something that smelled too strongly.
Tina shrugged in acceptance before linking their arms to drag them back toward the shops. "It's unfair that you found something so easily. We still have to find something for Tommy and I am not letting you off the hook until we do."
Kira sighed, preparing herself for what was going to be a long few hours as her sister bounded into the next shop. All the while, curiosity ate at her. Would Mencheres have planned something?
"Honey, I'm home!" Kira gently shut the door behind her as she entered. She knew that with Mencheres hearing announcing her presence was redundant, but after years of coming home to an empty house it was nice to be able to say it. Mencheres hadn't complained yet, so maybe a part of him wanted that too. He had been alone considerably longer than herself after all.
In the next instant, Mencheres blurred into her line of vision looking mouth watering in his jeans and button up. That hadn't been what he had been wearing when she left, and for him to change purposefully in that time confirmed Tina's earlier thought. He had planned something for them. Kira made a note to thank her sister's foresight as Mencheres embraced her, his arms sending the comfort of home through her as she sank into his chest.
He pulled back after a moment, his mouth pulled into a beaming grin as he spoke. "As I'm sure you are aware today is Valentines Day and I have a surprise for you." He linked their hands as he moved toward their room.
Desire flared as he led her back, but confusion tempered it. If he was planning on having a romp between the sheets then his earlier clothes were more fitting, his new ones were generally used for more formal events. Her confusion disappeared when he led her into his office off of their room.
On top of his desk sat two suitcases already packed and a pair of brochures. Taking a glance at his expectant face, she moved to grab one of the brochures. It showed colorful images that announced the location of their impromptu vacation to be Japan. The cherry blossom trees on the front looked beautiful, and as she opened it further she read about the various attractions in the area.
There was everything from festivals to picnics and Kira would be lying if she said that it didn't look amazing. Remembering that she wasn't alone, she looked up at Mencheres who still watched her reactions but now he had a slight wariness.
Realizing that she hadn't said anything, struck dumb by his sudden surprise, she immediately smiled to relieve his worries. "This is amazing! I can't wait to go there and see it all with you."
Mencheres visibly relaxed, returning her smile as he closed the distance between them to pull her into a kiss. When he separated a few moments later, he responded. "I am glad you like it. I was unsure what you would enjoy, but I remember you mentioning your desire to travel and I wanted our first Valentine's Day together to be memorable."
Kira subtly hid the bag with the bath set behind her, she had set it down upon entering the room and picking up the brochure. While she was glad that she had gotten it now it still seemed laughable in comparison to what he had gotten her.
Mencheres attention immediately landed on it, although he couldn't see what it was from that angle. His curiosity was plain as he glanced at her with obvious confusion. Deliberating for a moment, Kira sighed and pulled it out from behind her. "It's not much, but I got you something too."
It felt ridiculous to give him it now, making her shift awkwardly on her feet as she held the bag out to him. His power stroked over her in reassurance as he took the bag. His confusion melting to affection and love as he opened the bag to unearth what was inside.
Lifting the bath set out, he examined it carefully. His silence wore on her already frazzled nerves. "It's fine if you don't like it. I just thought you might enjoy the bath stuff-" She couldn't finish her sentence as he pulled her back in for a kiss. She hadn't even seen him move, one second he was a few feet away and the next she was wrapped into his arms.
"I will thoroughly enjoy using this and you are correct in your statement of my enjoyment of bathing. Will you be joining me?" His eyes sparked green as he asked, making her own eyes glow in response.
"How about we save it for when we get to Japan. The brochure mentioned a hotel with personal baths." Mencheres nodded, placing the gift to the side. His gratitude brushed against her, although the magnitude he felt over such a small thing baffled her. He could have bought it himself if he wanted it, so why?
It clicked. He could buy anything he wanted so people probably didn't bother buying him presents. It was always nice to receive something from someone you cared about, because it means they thought of you. It would make sense that the only presents he would receive were from people who were trying to bribe him, not genuinely wanting him to be happy.
She wrapped her arms around him again as she made a mental note to get him more gifts. Or she could even write more poetry for him, since he had loved that so much. He deserved to be showered in presents just like he loved doing to her. Kira would make sure that he never went without the love he more than deserved as long as they both lived.
The plane ride was uneventful, besides Kira's regular discomfort with flying. Even after being changed that had stayed the same. When she had first gripped Mencheres hand on the flight and he had noticed her fear he had been concerned.
The memory of his worry over her made a smile tug on her lips, "If I had known you were uncomfortable with flying I would have planned something else or chosen a different means of transportation." Kira had just squeezed his hand in reassurance before inching closer to his side.
"It's fine, I knew a plane would be involved once I read the brochure and I didn't object then. I just have to remember that even if the plane did go down for whatever reason, you would get us out without any problems."
Her words had somewhat soothed her panic, but it was the look in Mencheres eyes that completely settled it. The obsidian gaze was locked onto her own with a steadfast determination and certainty, "You are correct, you have no need to worry about anything harming you as long as I am near."
He had then pulled her into his lap, the position giving him easier access to wrap himself around her while running his fingers through her hair. Their new position made comfort instantly smother her panic, the relief making her lean against his chest before dropping a kiss against his throat from gratitude.
He rumbled beneath her lips, appreciating the contact as well as enjoying her closeness. The scent of dark spices increased, alerting her to his desire but he made no move to act on it. Affection welled in her, while he couldn't do anything to stop himself from feeling arousal he was fully intending to ignore it until she was calm again.
The plane ride to Japan would take around twelve hours and her discomfort should fade within the next hour or two. Possibly earlier if she stayed in her current spot curled against his chest. Lifting her head just enough to whisper into his ear, she felt him shudder underneath her in reaction to her breathy words. "While I'm not in the mood for anything right now, give me a few hours like this and I'll be more interested. I've always wondered about the Mile High Club…"
Her words were met with a low groan and his arms tightening around her, making a grin pull across her mouth. Later, once she was completely calm, she'd show him how much she appreciated his worry. For now though, she curled closer into his shoulder. The plane hit a bout of turbulence making it shake and making her bite her lip to stop any startled noises from escaping.
She smelled as his previous spike of arousal dwindled, his concern blanketing it as he sent comfort across the bond. Yes, it wouldn't be long at all until she felt better at this rate.
Kira came back to the present, the memories of the past few hours made arousal flush anew before she pushed it back down. They had only just gotten off the plane where they had spent most of the flight's time intertwined. They could at least make it to the hotel before ravaging one another again.
Kira took Mencheres vacant hand as they exited the airport, past the lust the memories of the last few hours invoked Kira felt all consuming love fill her. Mencheres hadn't only made love to her from desire, she had felt it across their bond that he had still been concerned about her fear and has set his mind to keeping her thoughts off of it. Suffice to say he had done a fantastic job at distracting her with both his passion and his love.
Mencheres smiled down at her, knowing what she was thinking from her scent, and wrapped his feelings around her like a shield. His assurance that he had no problem in comforting her curled through her body, leaving behind only warmth.
The trip to the hotel was uneventful with both of them curling against one another as Kira watched the sights pass the window of the car in fascination. When they pulled up to their destination, Kira bounded out to look around at all the new sights and smells.
Mencheres wrapped himself around her from behind, his enjoyment of her reaction coming through the bond loud and clear. "Shall we go inside and see our room or would you like to sight see first?"
She was tempted to drag him over to the nearest park to see the cherry blossoms, but she forced herself to shake her head. "We can do that later, for now we should get everything settled."
Their suite was just as beautiful as the trees outside were. With a view of a pond and a bonsai tree out one side and the large hot tub she could see peeking out of the bathroom, she already knew that this stay was going to be great.
The rooms were sprawling and open, the decorations being spacious but tasteful added to the cozy atmosphere. Grinning widely, she turned to Mencheres who had moved to stand by the opening to watch the fish swim in the pond.
"This is awesome." Mencheres shot a smile at her exuberance, moving to envelope her in his arms in the next instant.
"Yes and we shall have the week to enjoy it together. I know you are eager to go see the sights, but before that shall we become acquainted with the bath?" By the glint of green in his eyes Kira knew that was more than a statement, it was a proposition and she was more than happy to accept.
Instead of answering verbally, Kira curled her fingers into his shirt and tugged him toward the hot tub. From the instant she had seen it she knew what she had wanted to do, now it was time to give Mencheres his Valentine's Day present.
His eyes lit up as he followed willingly, his power reaching out to strip both of their clothes off before Kira stopped him. Before he could voice his confusion, she moved to their luggage and pulled out the bath set she bought him before moving swiftly back to his side.
"This seems like as good a time as any to use it right?" The green glint left his eyes, his natural obsidian shade stared into her with an intensity she had seen from no one else but him.
His voice was a growl when he spoke, "That wasn't what I intended, but it also sounds lovely." His eyes promised more than just a bath, but Kira had no complaints to that either.
Moving past him, she opened the package and dropped in the bath soap. Taking a breath, she was glad that the scent was still light enough to not be overbearing. When she turned around to address him, she jerked to a halt when she saw what he was holding.
The rubber duck looked so much smaller in his hand, his fist being able to completely close around it with little difficulty. He was eyeing it curiously but with no judgement or disgust. Kira grinned sheepishly as she sidled up to him.
"Ah that, I forgot about it in all the excitement. When I was picking out your gift I saw the duck and remembered what you said about only the oldest vampire's having bath toys. After everything you've been through I thought the wait was unnecessary, you deserve a rubber ducky." Her tone was tinged in humor as she watched him turn the toy over in his hand before squishing it lightly.
Kira burst out laughing when Mencheres squeaked the duck, watching it as if enchanted. He glanced at her poor attempt to muffle her laugh, but made no comment. Instead he planted a kiss on her so hot that she completely forgot what she had been laughing about.
The duck was forgotten as he dragged her into the warm tub water. It was hours later when they both lay reclined in the water, with Kira resting against his chest, that the ducky floated amidst the bubbles. The sight of it brought a grin to her face as she cuddled back into Mencheres, part one of his present was done and now all she had to do was set up the last part.
"I forgot something in the other room, but it shouldn't take long. Stay here and relax, I'll be back in a minute." Mencheres gave no protests as she rose out of the water, although a spike of his desire flash fried her emotions.
Shaking her head in exasperation, she moved to their room to get everything set up. She only had a few minutes before Mencheres came looking for her but that was all she needed.
The minutes past as Mencheres listened to Kira rustle around, looking for whatever it was she forgot. He grew concerned when she couldn't find it after five minutes. Rising from the water to offer his assistance, he followed her to the main room.
"Beloved, would you like some help-" He froze in place with his mouth still opened to finish his query. There was a trail or rose petals leading to the bed, candles lit the outer edge of the path. At the end of the path, Kira sat cross legged on the bed with a giant grin. "Happy Valentine's Day Mencheres."
It was only when he moved closer that he noticed the notes hanging from the ceiling surrounding the bed. Taking one down, he read it silently. I love your patience and understanding. Glancing at another note, it read. You bring more light to my life than I ever thought possible.
His emotions choked him as he read the various notes, all proclaiming the different aspects of him that she loved. Letting the notes he held fall to the floor, he pounced on Kira in the next second.
There were no words to express how much he loved her, how it encompassed all of him and kept consuming. Instead of trying to put words to it that wouldn't do it justice, he opened the bond while locking their mouths together.
Kira pulled in a breath as his adoration passed over her like waves, his love and devotion rolling like the sea during a storm. She was glad to know that she had made the right decision planning this.
At first she had been unsure if it would be too much, since Mencheres and her generally preferred smaller shows of affection, but his reaction reassured her.
He pulled away, his eyes misty as he spoke in a rasping tone heavy with emotion. "Happy Valentine's Day, My Adored." His mouth molded to hers in the next instant, his tongue stroking against hers as he tried to devour her whole through their kiss.
As he settled them both back onto the bed, she reminded herself to tip the hotel staff for helping her gather all of the materials for her surprise. Then all of her attention was captured by Mencheres as he intertwined their bodies, the closeness pushing all of the unnecessary air out of her lungs. Yes, Mencheres was definitely happy with her surprise and she'd make a point of repeating it in the future. If this was how they spent their Valentine from now on, she might even come to like it...
