"Moonlight Encounters"
by: Jiyuu Illusions
WAAAHH!!! *ehrm* They never belonged to me!! Okay thanks a lot for reading. My friend, here says something seems to be wrong with this part. Trying to fix it but it's not working... hehehe... This is still shounen-ai, okay?! Flamers go on!!! You all should be careful, yeah? It's not as light as the first chapter! Here's chapter two!! ^^ Enjoy!
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"Moonlight Encounters"
Chapter Two: Stranger In The Moonlight
It has been four years since I met that child. I have not forgotten him. His face, his eyes, his very words. They still echo in my memory without remorse. In fact, when I remember that child, I feel a sense of yearning, burning in my heart.
I don't think anyone could quench this burning desire to see that evanescent memory of a child. I burned for him. I want to hold him.
I will make him mine even if I had to burn down the very earth itself.
My dreams are filled with thoughts of that evanescent memory of a child. So pure and simple. I wish for him to be forever caged in eternity that I love most about him. I wish to be caged in eternity with him.
That is probably what I wish for myself.
An amusing thing happened though. My father, sister and I had to go out and stay in the Scarlet Moon Empire, a few months before the Gate Rune War started. We were going to be a sort of ambassador and sign a peace treaty with them.
The place did not interest me that much. I still prefer Highland though Gregminster's food was great. There were women who wanted to dance with me but I ignored them. Bah! What do I care for them?
I only stood there, listening to the singer sing her song. Her voice was soft and lovely and the haunting melody she sung hung the hall.
"Tears shall wash away the sadness
And fear to lose a love one.
The full pale moon shall wipe away the darkness.
So you of true beauty would come..."
"So then, for now, allow me not to die,
In the hands of war, of blood, of foes.
To come back, not live a lie,
To make true my eternal oath."
"Allow me, fate, cage me in eternity.
Where true love and shelter never lie.
Allow me, fate, give your mercy,
To one, a promise is tied..."
An amusing song. I thought, amused. I think it was because I could relate or maybe not? Whatever was the reason, I knew it was somehow connected to those thoughts of the one whom I yearned for.
The hall was filled with the sounds of clapping hands and the singer bowed, smiling, he face, slight flushed at how the people received her song. After bowing, she left the stage to join her fellow entertainers.
And the ball continued.
It was boring. I looked down at my glass filled with red wine. Red just like blood... Nothing smelled sweeter than blood. Especially if it's the blood of those pigs... Ha! Someday soon, their blood would made an ocean and I shall bathe myself in it with much joy.
I smiled. Just then, something attracted my attention. My sister and cowardly father were talking to the Emperor and someone else. I frowned, slightly. The man had black hair like the memory child, bathing in moonlight years ago.
He had the same face but... it couldn't be him.
Because that memory did not smile. Or I have not seen him smile but I knew he was someone you can not easily make laugh or smile. And his face was gentle and young and smooth unlike this man who looked like him.
Besides that, my memory child had brown eyes... Clear, brown eyes, looking almost gold, that never falter or know any fear. Golden eyes that could look into one's soul and see whatever there is to be seen there. I would feel a sense of vulnerability with him because he could see me as I am.
I close my eyes, remembering every little detail of that memory.
Opening my eyes, I walked toward them to join or listen or whatever...
The man was introduced as General Teo McDohl. I've heard much about him. He was quite famous, even in Highland since he could drive away those City-State pigs with his armored cavalry.
Amusing.
I did not talk much. I merely listened to them talk. Soon I found out he had a son only a few years younger than me. But that didn't interest me much. And the talk continued to more boring matters such as the economy and whatever hell else.
The talk was interrupted when a servant came and whispered something to Teo. I heard a bit of it since I was standing near him.
"Your son, sir..." The servant whispered. "He is missing again..."
Teo sighed and turned to us. "Please excuse me." He said, apologetically. "But I am needed..."
The emperor chuckled. "Is it about the boy again?" He asked, amused.
"I'm afraid so, your highness..." he replied. "If I maybe allowed..."
"Very well..."
Taking his leave, he left the grand hall, striding out, looking worried. I envied his son a little. But what is envy? Just another stupid emotion one such as I should not feel.
After a while everything went on as it will. The musicians played and the people danced. I found it all very boring so I step out and to looked at the courtyard.
I was alone and the night breezes were cool. The moon was full and bright and it emitted a strange blue light that made it very beautiful. It was wonderful. These are one of the things I still appreciate in life.
As the wind blew, so did the trees move and swayed. I saw some of the clouds hovering near the moon and covered its pale light. But that was only for a short while. For the clouds moved away, gently. Almost like curtains on a stage when entertainers performed.
I looked back down and saw a small shadow standing meters away from me. I put my wine glass down on a marble table quite near me and took a few steps forward.
"My memory..." I unconsciously whispered. "So it's you..."
"It's been a while..." The boy greeted, gently.
He was not quite the child I remembered him to be but he did not age that much either. He was a perfect youth, still as pale and as unmarred as I remembered. He had gotten taller too a slight bit older but no more than that. I started to walk toward him.
"You are real..." I said. Not a question.
I was standing face-to-face with him. I saw his long, eyelashes resting on his cheeks when he closed his eyes.
"What do you think?" He asked.
I reached out to touch his face but hesitated. Perhaps I was afraid he was not real and melt if I laid my hand on his face. But then I knew he was real. I wish he was real. He had the kind of beauty that would be enough to start a war and make many men go mad. He had the kind of beauty that could make the sun rise and the runes envious.
Yes. His beauty is simple but true. And an unmarred perfection.
The trees sighed and swayed as if wanting to hold him too. The moonlight made gentle highlights on his face. The wind caressed his gentle features. I scowled, internally, thinking they were all jealous. Because they could not own him.
But he was mine.
Only mine.
I owned him.
And this thought sent chills of delight and made my blood hum at the thoughts.
"Beautiful..." I murmured and finally touched his face, gently.
His face was as soft as a flower petal and smoother than silk. Light to touch and pale. He looked at me and smiled a little but it was enough for me to see. He was even more beautiful when he smiled. He will make me go mad...
But then I already am... I wanted this child... I wanted him more than I've ever wanted anyone or anything for that matter.
In the silence that followed, I stared into his golden eyes, that looked right into my very souls and touched me there. He was true and real. I smiled at him.
"Luca..." He whispered, softly.
The gentle voice, I've known to speak. Quiet and calm. Enough to calm the raging storm in my mind and in my heart. I slowly brought my lips on his but stopped only a centimeter away. I felt the warmth radiating from his skin. It burned me as golden flames would.
"Cage me in your eternity..." I whispered.
He closed his eyes sadly. "It is a sin, Luca..." he replied after a long silence. "A sin... to be with someone as cursed as I..."
Is this fate? I asked but did not say aloud. He seemed to know.
"Yes...fate..." He replied, sadly and turned his head away, releasing himself from my touch. "I know what lies in the future before me..."
His tears fell and glistened in the moonlight. A young face so sad and true. My heart ached to see him like this. The wind moaned as if they understood the sadness he felt and what I felt for him as well.
"Only... much sadness..." He continued. "And death..."
He looked up at me. Tears streaming down from his pale cheeks. Sadness incomparable, beauty all unknown...
"...you must forget me... Luca..." His voice almost pleading.
The words struck me. He was not lying because my Memory would not lie to me. He was my "memory" and I can not forget him. I shook my head and touched his tear stained cheeks, attempting to wipe them away.
I loved him... though it had only been our second meeting... I still loved him. And looking into those golden eyes full of sadness, I saw he loved me too though he did not say. He told me
"Then let me be cursed too..." I whispered. "So I could be caged in eternity with you..."
He was still crying but he did not speak another word. I cupped his face in my hand. The tears had stopped falling. He looked afraid because he knew I would not forget him.
"I can't forget you..." I whispered, gently, slowly leaning down.
"You..." He whispered.
He did not speak, or rather he could not, because I bent over to kiss him. His lips were soft and sweet. The feel of his body against mine was a sensation I could and will never forget. He was true.
He was real...
And I will be caged in eternity with him. Soon...
"Is that what you wish...?" He whispered, softly after we parted.
I nodded. "I want nothing more..."
He took a step back, smiling and pointed up at the full, pale moon. So much like him and yet, more beautiful than him. Mysterious and real...
"Then I hope..." I heard him say. "...Luca...you and I..."
I turned, swiftly, a part of my mind told me he'd disappear and to stop him. But then he was gone. Just as he had done, years ago. I look back up at the moon. It's blue light seeming to drown me into.
The wind moaned, if in despair, I know not. But then I knew, he was mine.
That was enough for now...
by: Jiyuu Illusions
WAAAHH!!! *ehrm* They never belonged to me!! Okay thanks a lot for reading. My friend, here says something seems to be wrong with this part. Trying to fix it but it's not working... hehehe... This is still shounen-ai, okay?! Flamers go on!!! You all should be careful, yeah? It's not as light as the first chapter! Here's chapter two!! ^^ Enjoy!
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"Moonlight Encounters"
Chapter Two: Stranger In The Moonlight
It has been four years since I met that child. I have not forgotten him. His face, his eyes, his very words. They still echo in my memory without remorse. In fact, when I remember that child, I feel a sense of yearning, burning in my heart.
I don't think anyone could quench this burning desire to see that evanescent memory of a child. I burned for him. I want to hold him.
I will make him mine even if I had to burn down the very earth itself.
My dreams are filled with thoughts of that evanescent memory of a child. So pure and simple. I wish for him to be forever caged in eternity that I love most about him. I wish to be caged in eternity with him.
That is probably what I wish for myself.
An amusing thing happened though. My father, sister and I had to go out and stay in the Scarlet Moon Empire, a few months before the Gate Rune War started. We were going to be a sort of ambassador and sign a peace treaty with them.
The place did not interest me that much. I still prefer Highland though Gregminster's food was great. There were women who wanted to dance with me but I ignored them. Bah! What do I care for them?
I only stood there, listening to the singer sing her song. Her voice was soft and lovely and the haunting melody she sung hung the hall.
"Tears shall wash away the sadness
And fear to lose a love one.
The full pale moon shall wipe away the darkness.
So you of true beauty would come..."
"So then, for now, allow me not to die,
In the hands of war, of blood, of foes.
To come back, not live a lie,
To make true my eternal oath."
"Allow me, fate, cage me in eternity.
Where true love and shelter never lie.
Allow me, fate, give your mercy,
To one, a promise is tied..."
An amusing song. I thought, amused. I think it was because I could relate or maybe not? Whatever was the reason, I knew it was somehow connected to those thoughts of the one whom I yearned for.
The hall was filled with the sounds of clapping hands and the singer bowed, smiling, he face, slight flushed at how the people received her song. After bowing, she left the stage to join her fellow entertainers.
And the ball continued.
It was boring. I looked down at my glass filled with red wine. Red just like blood... Nothing smelled sweeter than blood. Especially if it's the blood of those pigs... Ha! Someday soon, their blood would made an ocean and I shall bathe myself in it with much joy.
I smiled. Just then, something attracted my attention. My sister and cowardly father were talking to the Emperor and someone else. I frowned, slightly. The man had black hair like the memory child, bathing in moonlight years ago.
He had the same face but... it couldn't be him.
Because that memory did not smile. Or I have not seen him smile but I knew he was someone you can not easily make laugh or smile. And his face was gentle and young and smooth unlike this man who looked like him.
Besides that, my memory child had brown eyes... Clear, brown eyes, looking almost gold, that never falter or know any fear. Golden eyes that could look into one's soul and see whatever there is to be seen there. I would feel a sense of vulnerability with him because he could see me as I am.
I close my eyes, remembering every little detail of that memory.
Opening my eyes, I walked toward them to join or listen or whatever...
The man was introduced as General Teo McDohl. I've heard much about him. He was quite famous, even in Highland since he could drive away those City-State pigs with his armored cavalry.
Amusing.
I did not talk much. I merely listened to them talk. Soon I found out he had a son only a few years younger than me. But that didn't interest me much. And the talk continued to more boring matters such as the economy and whatever hell else.
The talk was interrupted when a servant came and whispered something to Teo. I heard a bit of it since I was standing near him.
"Your son, sir..." The servant whispered. "He is missing again..."
Teo sighed and turned to us. "Please excuse me." He said, apologetically. "But I am needed..."
The emperor chuckled. "Is it about the boy again?" He asked, amused.
"I'm afraid so, your highness..." he replied. "If I maybe allowed..."
"Very well..."
Taking his leave, he left the grand hall, striding out, looking worried. I envied his son a little. But what is envy? Just another stupid emotion one such as I should not feel.
After a while everything went on as it will. The musicians played and the people danced. I found it all very boring so I step out and to looked at the courtyard.
I was alone and the night breezes were cool. The moon was full and bright and it emitted a strange blue light that made it very beautiful. It was wonderful. These are one of the things I still appreciate in life.
As the wind blew, so did the trees move and swayed. I saw some of the clouds hovering near the moon and covered its pale light. But that was only for a short while. For the clouds moved away, gently. Almost like curtains on a stage when entertainers performed.
I looked back down and saw a small shadow standing meters away from me. I put my wine glass down on a marble table quite near me and took a few steps forward.
"My memory..." I unconsciously whispered. "So it's you..."
"It's been a while..." The boy greeted, gently.
He was not quite the child I remembered him to be but he did not age that much either. He was a perfect youth, still as pale and as unmarred as I remembered. He had gotten taller too a slight bit older but no more than that. I started to walk toward him.
"You are real..." I said. Not a question.
I was standing face-to-face with him. I saw his long, eyelashes resting on his cheeks when he closed his eyes.
"What do you think?" He asked.
I reached out to touch his face but hesitated. Perhaps I was afraid he was not real and melt if I laid my hand on his face. But then I knew he was real. I wish he was real. He had the kind of beauty that would be enough to start a war and make many men go mad. He had the kind of beauty that could make the sun rise and the runes envious.
Yes. His beauty is simple but true. And an unmarred perfection.
The trees sighed and swayed as if wanting to hold him too. The moonlight made gentle highlights on his face. The wind caressed his gentle features. I scowled, internally, thinking they were all jealous. Because they could not own him.
But he was mine.
Only mine.
I owned him.
And this thought sent chills of delight and made my blood hum at the thoughts.
"Beautiful..." I murmured and finally touched his face, gently.
His face was as soft as a flower petal and smoother than silk. Light to touch and pale. He looked at me and smiled a little but it was enough for me to see. He was even more beautiful when he smiled. He will make me go mad...
But then I already am... I wanted this child... I wanted him more than I've ever wanted anyone or anything for that matter.
In the silence that followed, I stared into his golden eyes, that looked right into my very souls and touched me there. He was true and real. I smiled at him.
"Luca..." He whispered, softly.
The gentle voice, I've known to speak. Quiet and calm. Enough to calm the raging storm in my mind and in my heart. I slowly brought my lips on his but stopped only a centimeter away. I felt the warmth radiating from his skin. It burned me as golden flames would.
"Cage me in your eternity..." I whispered.
He closed his eyes sadly. "It is a sin, Luca..." he replied after a long silence. "A sin... to be with someone as cursed as I..."
Is this fate? I asked but did not say aloud. He seemed to know.
"Yes...fate..." He replied, sadly and turned his head away, releasing himself from my touch. "I know what lies in the future before me..."
His tears fell and glistened in the moonlight. A young face so sad and true. My heart ached to see him like this. The wind moaned as if they understood the sadness he felt and what I felt for him as well.
"Only... much sadness..." He continued. "And death..."
He looked up at me. Tears streaming down from his pale cheeks. Sadness incomparable, beauty all unknown...
"...you must forget me... Luca..." His voice almost pleading.
The words struck me. He was not lying because my Memory would not lie to me. He was my "memory" and I can not forget him. I shook my head and touched his tear stained cheeks, attempting to wipe them away.
I loved him... though it had only been our second meeting... I still loved him. And looking into those golden eyes full of sadness, I saw he loved me too though he did not say. He told me
"Then let me be cursed too..." I whispered. "So I could be caged in eternity with you..."
He was still crying but he did not speak another word. I cupped his face in my hand. The tears had stopped falling. He looked afraid because he knew I would not forget him.
"I can't forget you..." I whispered, gently, slowly leaning down.
"You..." He whispered.
He did not speak, or rather he could not, because I bent over to kiss him. His lips were soft and sweet. The feel of his body against mine was a sensation I could and will never forget. He was true.
He was real...
And I will be caged in eternity with him. Soon...
"Is that what you wish...?" He whispered, softly after we parted.
I nodded. "I want nothing more..."
He took a step back, smiling and pointed up at the full, pale moon. So much like him and yet, more beautiful than him. Mysterious and real...
"Then I hope..." I heard him say. "...Luca...you and I..."
I turned, swiftly, a part of my mind told me he'd disappear and to stop him. But then he was gone. Just as he had done, years ago. I look back up at the moon. It's blue light seeming to drown me into.
The wind moaned, if in despair, I know not. But then I knew, he was mine.
That was enough for now...