Chapter Fifteen: Reprised hearts
AN: Keeping it up, and proud to be writing again. Will keep my audiences in mind, on the terrible events that have happened. My heard goes out to all the families, friend, and even my own counties leaders, as we gear our way to the inevitable upcoming war.
Chapter Rating: Pg-13
"Good Morning, Veronica!" Ned spoke around a cheek full of fresh fruit. Roxton and Marguerite pulled up a chair, and Roxton set down a cup before her. "Coffee?" he asked.
"Please…" she smiled, and tucked a white cloth napkin around her lap. "Smells great!"
Challenger yelled from the kitchen, "I found some eggs, and with some luck I can make some omelets."
Roxton wiped his moth at the word. "Finally…A small taste of home."
Marguerite nodded, "that's for sure…. But, I think we're missing one."
Ned wiped his mouth, "Yeah, Veronica. Where's Cirrus?"
She looked around, "Getting dressed, he was pretty shook up from last evening."
Roxton nodded, "that's for sure… But at lest there was little damage, and we should be able to repair the tree house in a few hours."
Ned grinned, "Nothing lost really. Just another day in the plateau."
The sound of a closing door and footsteps approaching from behind, interrupted the conversation. "Morning, Cirrus!" Marguerite said.
Cirrus, only dressed in a pair of white dress pants, smiled at the group. "yeah, Morning." He smiled at Veronica. "how are you doing?"
She nodded, "Can't complain."
He smiled, and walked up to the table. Marguerite stood up, "Do you want to join us?"
Cirrus shook his head, "Thanks, but I'm not hungry."
Challenger came in from the kitchen, "Oh come now, Cirrus! After what happened you must be starving!"
Cirrus merely smiled, "I thank you….But I can't, really. If it's all right with everyone. I think I'm just going to head out on the balcony and watch the sun rise."
Roxton nodded, "It's your choice…But Challenger was able to make some omelets."
Cirrus chuckled, "Give mine to Veronica." He winked at her, and made his way out onto the balcony.
He stood, watching the sun creep up from its nighttime crypt. The glowing orb rose steadily in the fading darkness. Flashes of yellow light, exploded across the mountains. Sending the shadows skittering away, seeking cover from the searching light. Cirrus rubbed his neck, watching the white clouds transforming into a deep pink. He grinned, as the clouds, grew into a bright gold as the sun passed behind them.
Cirrus sighed at the beauty, "Mornings…Like this.." he though to himself.
He glanced at the jungle below, the sounds of crickets fading away, as the life below came slowly aware of the morning. Cries of dinosaurs, birds and loud chirruping insects replaced the serene sounds of the night.
"Beautiful…Isn't it?" Veronica's voice came from behind. Cirrus turned around, notching the group cleaning up the table, and starting to begin with their morning routines.
Cirrus smiled, "Yeah….its is." He turned back around, the cool morning breeze blowing lazily though his ruffled hair.
"So…About…What happened yesterday?" she asked.
Cirrus glanced downward, avoiding her eyes. "I…."
Veronica took a step closer, "Something happened….Didn't it?"
Cirrus nodded…..he turned his head, 'Yeah…Something happened…. For the first time… I saw what I was…."
Veronica said nothing, she just looked at Cirrus. Cirrus took a deep breath, "X'el….That's what I saw… The other part of me."
Veronica blinked, "X'el?"
Cirrus nodded, "Yeah, my other half. The dark part of me."
Veronica rubbed her forehead, "So…That means that you to will be meeting soon."
Cirrus nodded, "I guess so….But, from when I met him, he seemed pretty strong."
Veronica shook her head, 'I still trying to gather information, how did he contact you?"
Cirrus frowned, "When I was asleep…. We had an… difficult conversation."
Veronica gave him a quizzical look, and Cirrus continued, "All I can say, is this. If I don't win the upcoming battle…. All will be for naught."
Veronica patted his muscular shoulder, "We have faith in you. You've come alone way since when we first met you."
Cirrus nodded, "Thanks….. That means a lot to me."
Veronica grinned, "I know…."
The wind picked up a little, blowing Veronica's blond hair across her face. Without a moment's hesitation, Cirrus reached out brushing her hair back. His fingertips brushed against her tan skin. She smiled a little, gently taking hold of his hand. "Cirrus…."
His heart dropped, a small pit of despair filled his chest. "Is…She rejecting me?" He asked himself.
If hearing his thoughts, Veronica answered him. She reached out, wrapping her hand around his neck. She pulled him close, her breath graze his lips as she spoke. "Live…." She finished her word, by conjoining her lips against his. Cirrus eyes popped out, as the first sensation of a kiss ran though his body. His body tensed, but something felt right with the act. He wrapped his arms around Veronica's waist pulling her closer. Sinking into the ripple that emanated from her.
She put her hands against his face, gently pulling away. She blinked several times, and smiled at Cirrus. Who had the same startled expression as she did. He smiled, "Wow…"
Veronica grinned back, "Cirrus…."
Cirrus still had his hands around her, and she lowered her hands off his face, resting them on his shoulders. "Cirrus, I…."
He nodded, "I know….But, that was my first kiss."
Veronica tiled her head, "Really? But you look over twenty."
Cirrus grinned, "yeah, that's the problem with being trapped in a capsule for six centuries."
Veronica laughed, and rested her head against his neck. Cirrus brought his hand to the back of her head, "Veronica I….." His body shook as the first wave of pain slammed thought him. Veronica gasped letting go, taking a step back. "Cirrus!?" Cirrus buckled as a second blast threw him to his knees.
Cirrus had both hands spread out on the ground, his breath ragged as he took in deep, fast breaths of air. "Its it always like this?" He grimaced, as a another wave rippled though him.
Veronica kneeled next to him, "I'll get help!"
Cirrus had flashed up, holding her shoulder, "No! It's not bad….."
Veronica had a look to slam Cirrus upside the head, "What!? You're in pain!"
Cirrus shook his head, "No! It's not like that…."
Veronica snarled, "Your crazy! I'm getting help!"
Cirrus rose to his feet…"No…look!" He raised his hands, holding his palms to his face. "Its time!"
Veronica tilted her head, but was thrown back by a wave of light, that flashed across Cirrus skin. He cried out, as the light lit into bright white flames on his skin. His eyes aglow, he cried out again.
Challenger and Roxton came in, with Ned and Marguerite in tow. Challenger took one look at Cirrus, then back at Veronica. "What….is going on?"
Marguerite rolled her eyes, "Good God, not again…."
Roxton grabbed onto Veronica, pulling her over to the group. "He's going berserk again!"
Ned grabbed his notebook, "It's the best story ever!" He started scribbling frantically in his small book.
Challenger took a step back, "Everyone…Get back!"
Cirrus cried out again, as the skin on his back split open, two separate cuts each one right above the shoulder blades. The cuts grew…Almost six inches long. Cirrus gritted his teeth, as one large white wing burst forth from the meaty tissue. A second wing, made the same grand entrance from the second cut.
The wings grew out a few more inches, then the intense wounds, slowly vanished away, leaving only new white skin in their place. Even the severed ligaments and tendons, were fully restored by Cirrus' astounding healing abilities.
His muscles structure changed as well, more toned than before. Even his back muscles, seemed leaner, stronger. His pecks, biceps, trisects, and his abs, became stronger, toned to stony like structure.
He opened his eyes, as the light faded away. The two intense burning sensations in his back faded away. Leaving only the cool feeling of someone pressing a cold ice back to a burn wound. He took a deep breath, rubbing his monstrously toned body. Even his hands, seemed as if every muscles had been worked to its fullest potential. He flexed his hand experimentally. He glanced up from the handiwork on himself, to a startled group watching him.
Cirrus laughed aloud, expanding his wings to their full eight-foot length. The sun itself, fed their growth, giving the wings a bright shimmering aura around each one. Veronica took a step forward, "Cirrus?"
He turned around, a big smile lit up on his face. He walked over, Veronica took a step back. He reached out, wrapping his arms around her waist, swirling her around twice, before setting her down again. Her face lit up in shock, and Cirrus released her.
Roxton held his gun level, "Cirrus….What happened?"
Cirrus smiled at Roxton, then at Veronica. He took Veronica's hand. "It happened!"
Veronica shook her head, "I don't understand…What happened?"
Cirrus smiled, "My powers…Veronica!"
Roxton shook his head, "Stop this babble and tell us already!"
Challenger nodded in agreement, and Malone just copied down the incredible events.
Cirrus nodded, "Ok…Sorry. My powers have reached their full potential!"
Veronica frowned, "Are you saying….."
Cirrus interrupted her, "My powers are at their peak. I will soon face X'el!"
Veronica rolled her eyes, "As I was saying….. You're at your peak?"
Cirrus nodded, "I am…."
Challenger nodded, "That's wonderful, Cirrus. But, what happens now."
Cirrus eyes flashed, "Now…I will face X'el."
Marguerite tilted her head, "When, though?"
Cirrus smiled, "When ever the coward shows himself."
Veronica shook her head, "Be careful Cirrus….You said he was strong."
Cirrus nodded, "yeah I did…But you see, now the cards are even."
Malone blinked, "But how did this happen?"
Cirrus spoke, "I think it was when Ve…" Veronica interrupted him, "Its not important! Now that Cirrus' powers are at their fullest, we should find this X'el character!"
Challenger nodded, "I have to agree with Veronica, we should let Cirrus find X'el now that he is at his strongest."
Roxton shook his head, "We cant! X'el will show himself!"
Cirrus cracked his knuckles, "That time will come, and when it does…." He glanced at Veronica. "I might need your help."
She looked back at him, squeezing his hand. "Were with you."
Cirrus folded his wings behind him, "Now….We wait."
Roxton nodded, "For how long, though?"
Cirrus shook his head, "For as long as it takes. Its for the whole world, and I cant look for X'el. He will show himself."
Veronica nodded, "For the whole world…."
Cirrus put his hand on Veronica's shoulder, "You're the key…."
Veronica tilted her head, "What?"
Cirrus smiled, "Your love, your faith in me allowed access to my powers."
Veronica smiled, and wrapped Cirrus in a hug. He put his arms around her waist, holding her close. "Thank you…" He whispered in her ear.
AN: Keeping it up, and proud to be writing again. Will keep my audiences in mind, on the terrible events that have happened. My heard goes out to all the families, friend, and even my own counties leaders, as we gear our way to the inevitable upcoming war.
Chapter Rating: Pg-13
"Good Morning, Veronica!" Ned spoke around a cheek full of fresh fruit. Roxton and Marguerite pulled up a chair, and Roxton set down a cup before her. "Coffee?" he asked.
"Please…" she smiled, and tucked a white cloth napkin around her lap. "Smells great!"
Challenger yelled from the kitchen, "I found some eggs, and with some luck I can make some omelets."
Roxton wiped his moth at the word. "Finally…A small taste of home."
Marguerite nodded, "that's for sure…. But, I think we're missing one."
Ned wiped his mouth, "Yeah, Veronica. Where's Cirrus?"
She looked around, "Getting dressed, he was pretty shook up from last evening."
Roxton nodded, "that's for sure… But at lest there was little damage, and we should be able to repair the tree house in a few hours."
Ned grinned, "Nothing lost really. Just another day in the plateau."
The sound of a closing door and footsteps approaching from behind, interrupted the conversation. "Morning, Cirrus!" Marguerite said.
Cirrus, only dressed in a pair of white dress pants, smiled at the group. "yeah, Morning." He smiled at Veronica. "how are you doing?"
She nodded, "Can't complain."
He smiled, and walked up to the table. Marguerite stood up, "Do you want to join us?"
Cirrus shook his head, "Thanks, but I'm not hungry."
Challenger came in from the kitchen, "Oh come now, Cirrus! After what happened you must be starving!"
Cirrus merely smiled, "I thank you….But I can't, really. If it's all right with everyone. I think I'm just going to head out on the balcony and watch the sun rise."
Roxton nodded, "It's your choice…But Challenger was able to make some omelets."
Cirrus chuckled, "Give mine to Veronica." He winked at her, and made his way out onto the balcony.
He stood, watching the sun creep up from its nighttime crypt. The glowing orb rose steadily in the fading darkness. Flashes of yellow light, exploded across the mountains. Sending the shadows skittering away, seeking cover from the searching light. Cirrus rubbed his neck, watching the white clouds transforming into a deep pink. He grinned, as the clouds, grew into a bright gold as the sun passed behind them.
Cirrus sighed at the beauty, "Mornings…Like this.." he though to himself.
He glanced at the jungle below, the sounds of crickets fading away, as the life below came slowly aware of the morning. Cries of dinosaurs, birds and loud chirruping insects replaced the serene sounds of the night.
"Beautiful…Isn't it?" Veronica's voice came from behind. Cirrus turned around, notching the group cleaning up the table, and starting to begin with their morning routines.
Cirrus smiled, "Yeah….its is." He turned back around, the cool morning breeze blowing lazily though his ruffled hair.
"So…About…What happened yesterday?" she asked.
Cirrus glanced downward, avoiding her eyes. "I…."
Veronica took a step closer, "Something happened….Didn't it?"
Cirrus nodded…..he turned his head, 'Yeah…Something happened…. For the first time… I saw what I was…."
Veronica said nothing, she just looked at Cirrus. Cirrus took a deep breath, "X'el….That's what I saw… The other part of me."
Veronica blinked, "X'el?"
Cirrus nodded, "Yeah, my other half. The dark part of me."
Veronica rubbed her forehead, "So…That means that you to will be meeting soon."
Cirrus nodded, "I guess so….But, from when I met him, he seemed pretty strong."
Veronica shook her head, 'I still trying to gather information, how did he contact you?"
Cirrus frowned, "When I was asleep…. We had an… difficult conversation."
Veronica gave him a quizzical look, and Cirrus continued, "All I can say, is this. If I don't win the upcoming battle…. All will be for naught."
Veronica patted his muscular shoulder, "We have faith in you. You've come alone way since when we first met you."
Cirrus nodded, "Thanks….. That means a lot to me."
Veronica grinned, "I know…."
The wind picked up a little, blowing Veronica's blond hair across her face. Without a moment's hesitation, Cirrus reached out brushing her hair back. His fingertips brushed against her tan skin. She smiled a little, gently taking hold of his hand. "Cirrus…."
His heart dropped, a small pit of despair filled his chest. "Is…She rejecting me?" He asked himself.
If hearing his thoughts, Veronica answered him. She reached out, wrapping her hand around his neck. She pulled him close, her breath graze his lips as she spoke. "Live…." She finished her word, by conjoining her lips against his. Cirrus eyes popped out, as the first sensation of a kiss ran though his body. His body tensed, but something felt right with the act. He wrapped his arms around Veronica's waist pulling her closer. Sinking into the ripple that emanated from her.
She put her hands against his face, gently pulling away. She blinked several times, and smiled at Cirrus. Who had the same startled expression as she did. He smiled, "Wow…"
Veronica grinned back, "Cirrus…."
Cirrus still had his hands around her, and she lowered her hands off his face, resting them on his shoulders. "Cirrus, I…."
He nodded, "I know….But, that was my first kiss."
Veronica tiled her head, "Really? But you look over twenty."
Cirrus grinned, "yeah, that's the problem with being trapped in a capsule for six centuries."
Veronica laughed, and rested her head against his neck. Cirrus brought his hand to the back of her head, "Veronica I….." His body shook as the first wave of pain slammed thought him. Veronica gasped letting go, taking a step back. "Cirrus!?" Cirrus buckled as a second blast threw him to his knees.
Cirrus had both hands spread out on the ground, his breath ragged as he took in deep, fast breaths of air. "Its it always like this?" He grimaced, as a another wave rippled though him.
Veronica kneeled next to him, "I'll get help!"
Cirrus had flashed up, holding her shoulder, "No! It's not bad….."
Veronica had a look to slam Cirrus upside the head, "What!? You're in pain!"
Cirrus shook his head, "No! It's not like that…."
Veronica snarled, "Your crazy! I'm getting help!"
Cirrus rose to his feet…"No…look!" He raised his hands, holding his palms to his face. "Its time!"
Veronica tilted her head, but was thrown back by a wave of light, that flashed across Cirrus skin. He cried out, as the light lit into bright white flames on his skin. His eyes aglow, he cried out again.
Challenger and Roxton came in, with Ned and Marguerite in tow. Challenger took one look at Cirrus, then back at Veronica. "What….is going on?"
Marguerite rolled her eyes, "Good God, not again…."
Roxton grabbed onto Veronica, pulling her over to the group. "He's going berserk again!"
Ned grabbed his notebook, "It's the best story ever!" He started scribbling frantically in his small book.
Challenger took a step back, "Everyone…Get back!"
Cirrus cried out again, as the skin on his back split open, two separate cuts each one right above the shoulder blades. The cuts grew…Almost six inches long. Cirrus gritted his teeth, as one large white wing burst forth from the meaty tissue. A second wing, made the same grand entrance from the second cut.
The wings grew out a few more inches, then the intense wounds, slowly vanished away, leaving only new white skin in their place. Even the severed ligaments and tendons, were fully restored by Cirrus' astounding healing abilities.
His muscles structure changed as well, more toned than before. Even his back muscles, seemed leaner, stronger. His pecks, biceps, trisects, and his abs, became stronger, toned to stony like structure.
He opened his eyes, as the light faded away. The two intense burning sensations in his back faded away. Leaving only the cool feeling of someone pressing a cold ice back to a burn wound. He took a deep breath, rubbing his monstrously toned body. Even his hands, seemed as if every muscles had been worked to its fullest potential. He flexed his hand experimentally. He glanced up from the handiwork on himself, to a startled group watching him.
Cirrus laughed aloud, expanding his wings to their full eight-foot length. The sun itself, fed their growth, giving the wings a bright shimmering aura around each one. Veronica took a step forward, "Cirrus?"
He turned around, a big smile lit up on his face. He walked over, Veronica took a step back. He reached out, wrapping his arms around her waist, swirling her around twice, before setting her down again. Her face lit up in shock, and Cirrus released her.
Roxton held his gun level, "Cirrus….What happened?"
Cirrus smiled at Roxton, then at Veronica. He took Veronica's hand. "It happened!"
Veronica shook her head, "I don't understand…What happened?"
Cirrus smiled, "My powers…Veronica!"
Roxton shook his head, "Stop this babble and tell us already!"
Challenger nodded in agreement, and Malone just copied down the incredible events.
Cirrus nodded, "Ok…Sorry. My powers have reached their full potential!"
Veronica frowned, "Are you saying….."
Cirrus interrupted her, "My powers are at their peak. I will soon face X'el!"
Veronica rolled her eyes, "As I was saying….. You're at your peak?"
Cirrus nodded, "I am…."
Challenger nodded, "That's wonderful, Cirrus. But, what happens now."
Cirrus eyes flashed, "Now…I will face X'el."
Marguerite tilted her head, "When, though?"
Cirrus smiled, "When ever the coward shows himself."
Veronica shook her head, "Be careful Cirrus….You said he was strong."
Cirrus nodded, "yeah I did…But you see, now the cards are even."
Malone blinked, "But how did this happen?"
Cirrus spoke, "I think it was when Ve…" Veronica interrupted him, "Its not important! Now that Cirrus' powers are at their fullest, we should find this X'el character!"
Challenger nodded, "I have to agree with Veronica, we should let Cirrus find X'el now that he is at his strongest."
Roxton shook his head, "We cant! X'el will show himself!"
Cirrus cracked his knuckles, "That time will come, and when it does…." He glanced at Veronica. "I might need your help."
She looked back at him, squeezing his hand. "Were with you."
Cirrus folded his wings behind him, "Now….We wait."
Roxton nodded, "For how long, though?"
Cirrus shook his head, "For as long as it takes. Its for the whole world, and I cant look for X'el. He will show himself."
Veronica nodded, "For the whole world…."
Cirrus put his hand on Veronica's shoulder, "You're the key…."
Veronica tilted her head, "What?"
Cirrus smiled, "Your love, your faith in me allowed access to my powers."
Veronica smiled, and wrapped Cirrus in a hug. He put his arms around her waist, holding her close. "Thank you…" He whispered in her ear.