Title: Memory
Rating: + 13 / T.
Warnings: character death, spoilers, ficlet.
Couple: past Sandokan x Mariana.
Summary: It doesn't matter how many years pass. Sandokan will never forget his pearl. Ficlet.
Narrator P.O.V.
"It's been many, many years. More than 20 years to be precise. Since she left. Sandokan regained his kingdom, James Brook died, Yanez got married and became a rajah, Damna got married too. But, after all this time one thing has never changed for Sandokan: the longing for his beloved. He had an affair here and there. But to marry again? Never. In his heart, there will only be his beloved pearl. And he will take that love to the grave." Just look at a pearl and remember. Remember her sweetness, brave way. Her golden blond hair. And her sky-colored eyes. Nothing in the world will erase the longing that the old Malaysian Tiger feels in his chest. He's sure that on the other side, Mariana is waiting for him. Surely, she would like him to move on and get married again. But, Sandokan can't do will erase the shine of a love that lasted 6 months. But, six eternal months. And every time Sandokan drinks, he toasts ": For the eternal Pearl of Labuan!"