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Chapter Four-Complete
The sun rose and Legolas roused. He gently removed his arm from under Crystal's head and silently moved to wake the others. Ten minutes later they were all gathered around the Guardian.
"How do we wake her?" Pippin inquired.
"We don't know," Frodo answered. "Sam, see what luck you have."
Sam ventured forward and knelt next to the sleeping woman. He gently shook her shoulder and was rewarded with a "Five more minutes" mumble. Gimli took his turn by poking her in the ribs and was rewarded with a slap across the face and "Don't wanna get up."
Suddenly they saw a brilliant flash of white, violet, and teal light. The Fellowship quickly took in the two men and the strange looking woman, knowing at first glace they were Guardians.
"I take it you need help with waking Clear," the man in white stated, amusingly. He had jet black hair and deep bright blue eyes, full of honor.
"We could use assistance," Boromir nodded, smiling.
"You think this is bad, wait till she's tired." The man in a dark violet, almost black, tank top took a seat on a rock. His black pants contrasting against the pale stone. His dark brown hair fell into his purssion eyes. Eyes that held the knowledge of horrors seen young.
The woman in teal and white stepped forward. "Listen up. There are three foolproof ways to waking Clear. One: food. Two: tell her Angel's here."
"Angel?" Legolas asked, eyes widening.
The man in white smirked at the elf's concealed worry. "Don't worry. He's her grandfather."
"Three," the ocean haired woman continued, "Tell her it's either Christmas or her birthday."
Aragorn's brows drew together in confusion. "Christmas?"
"It's Clear's favorite holiday," the brown haired man answered in a monotone voice.
"What one should we use?"
The woman turned her blue gaze to Merry. "Food," she answered simply, eyes bright and warm.
"If you say Angel's here she'll freak out, thinking he's come to lecture her about something."
"And if you say it's Christmas or her birthday she'll be pissed for the morning because obviously...it's not," the purssion eyed man finished for his friend.
"You'll have better luck with food," the woman said again. "Just cook somethin' and she'll spring up. Make sure there's a lot of it though."
"We thank you for your help," Aragorn said.
"What are your names anyway?" Pippin asked.
"Darien."
"Heero."
"Bulma."
"It's a pleasure to meet you all," Frodo said, smiling warmly.
"Likewise," Darien returned the smile.
"Oh and can you do us a favor." Upon seeing multiple nods Bulma continued. "Don't mention this to Clear."
"Yeah," Darien agreed. "We can't let her know we're helping out in any way."
The Fellowship nodded their agreement, still unsure as of why. The Guardians were about to leave when Heero turned back to them.
"If anything happens to her, I'll have your heads," he warned in an emotionless voice. His gaze straying to Legolas for a brief moment.
Bulma gripped his shoulders tightly. "Don't listen to him."
"He's just worried because we're leaving Clear in someone else's care," Darien added hastily.
"Any one of us would gladly give our lives for the Pixie," Gimli stated firmly.
Heero turned his eyes to them, his face an unreadable mask. "That's why we're allowing it."
Then they were gone, as quickly as they had appeared.
"They really care about her," Sam said softly.
"Perhaps we should heed their advice and cook breakfast," Boromir said, breaking the uncomfortable silence.
Merry and Pippin immediately smiled and got to work. Almost five minutes later a happy yell was heard. The males turned their heads just in time to see Crystal fling the blanket aside and shout, "Food!" In the blink of an eye she was beside Pippin looking expectantly at the unfinished meal.
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For hours they walked and finally Aragorn decided it was time to set up camp.
"Thank God!" Crystal shouted, exasperatingly. "I'm starvin'!"
"Us too!" Merry and Pippin cried in unison.
"I think I see a river, but I'm not sure. Leo, is there one?"
"Yes. There is a brook a little ways."
"Great! Later tonight we can all take baths. I feel so yucky." Crystal started to dig through her pack. "I know I got some shampoo and stuff in here." She stopped in her hunt and looked blankly ahead. "You know what I always wondered? Why is it called shampoo? I mean, poo. You put it in your hair. So why would you call it poo?"
No one had an answer for her and soon enough she forgot about it and went back to her search. "Ah ha!" She pulled out a couple of bottles and a bar of soap and ran to the brook.
"Legolas," Aragorn called. "See if she requires anything else."
Legolas, not thinking anything of it, ran after her. Needless to say he didn't see the smiles of his fellow warriors.
In a nearby tree sat two female figures.
"This promises to be amusing," Trista said with a small smile.
"Just leave it to me," Chi Chi said complacently, grinning.
When Legolas reached her side she was staring at the setting sun. "Isn't it beautiful, Leo?"
His eyes moved from her to the sun then back to her again. 'How elvish she looks,' he thought. 'If not for her ears one might mistake her for an exotic elf.' "Beautiful indeed."
Chi Chi smiled as her eyes flashed navy blue and she blew gently.
Around them the wind picked up and before she could gain her balance Crystal fell forward, grabbing on to Legolas and bringing him with her into the shallow brook.
The two women laughed and seeing their work done disappeared.
"What was that all about?! I tell ya, the weather in this world is strange."
"I do not know," Legolas said, catching her flailing hand and pulling her up.
"Well we're both soaked through, so we might as well take baths now."
"I shall fetch you a towel, Pixie."
"Kay! Thanks!"
Legolas ran noislessly back to camp.
Crystal turned toward the direction she thought she heard laughter in. 'I wonder...' She shook her head at her suspicions. 'They wouldn't... Or would they?'
In the morning the group started off early, much to the disappointment of Crystal, who had been sleeping snuggly in between large, fluffy blankets that had appeared by the fire during supper.
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For weeks they marched on, and during that time Crystal got closer and closer to those around her, including Legolas. However, she was still determined that she would keep some distance.
One night they made camp close to a small, beautiful lake. Crystal had had trouble sleeping lately. There was something coming. She had felt it ever since they left Lorien, but now it seemed to be getting stronger and she couldn't place her finger on it. These feelings were just too blurry to those she was used to and it frustrated her to no end.
Late that night, waiting for sleep to claim her, she kept herself busy by sitting on the shore and skipping pebbles off the lake's peaceful surface. Watching the ripples, she didn't notice the tall figure approaching her until she felt a hand on her shoulder.
"Ahh!" she screamed, whirling around with her hand placed over her heart. "Leo! Don't do that!" She tried to slow her breathing. "You're gonna give me a heart attack!" She stood and jabbed her finger in his chest. "Just you watch! I'm gonna die of shock and then you'll be sorry!"
"I apologize, Pixie. I didn't mean to startle you." He gently took her hand in his own, keeping it to his chest.
Her eyes widened and she gently tugged her hand away. "Yeah, well, start kickin' somethin' when you're around."
"If it would please you."
She raised her gaze and his eyes captured her own. They stayed like that in what seemed like forever before Crystal turned her face back to the lake. He watched as her eyes narrowed sadly. He gripped her chin and pulled her face back towards his.
"What has got you so afraid?" he whispered, his breath brushing against her cheek.
"Nothing," she whispered back, finding that she didn't have the strength to speak any louder.
"You're lying. Then answer this. Do you care for me? Tell me the truth."
She finally looked at him. Deep into his eyes she saw all the things she had always longed for. Things her Guardians had, but not she. She refused to let herself have it. For his own sake. However, one look and she was lost. Tears welled up in her eyes. "I do."
"Why can't you love me?" He moved a wisp of hair that had fallen out of the ponytail out of her eyes and tucked it behind her ear.
Her eyes narrowed again, this time in pained anger. "I don't want to love you!" she shouted, the tears flowing freely now.
He stepped back, releasing her. He remembered what Lady Galadriel told him, but it still hurt. "Why?"
"Why?! Why?! I'll tell you why! Because I *can't*! That's why!" She turned her back to him and wrapped her arms around her in a hug, as if to console herself. "Don't you see?" her voice dropped to a whisper once again. "If I love you... I will bind myself to you."
"And this will do me harm how?"
She turned to him and stared into his pale eyes. "Can you survive 18 different hells," she asked calmly.
"What?"
"You heard me. My Guardians went through more than their fair share of pain. And it's all my fault," she lowered her head in shame, shaking it in sad quilt. "If only I had done something sooner." Her voice wavered as she bit her lip. " They wouldn't have had to suffer."
"It wasn't your fault. You said yourself, you couldn't interfere for the better."
"I know, but it still hurts." She looked back up and locked gazes with his. "Everything I've seen, you will see. Everything I've felt, what they've felt, you will feel." She reached out, placing her hand on his smooth cheek and smiling lightly as he nuzzled against it. All the while never letting her eyes leave his. "I have grown to care for you far too much. It is a burden I will grant to no one, no matter how much I wish it."
He finally understood, why she was so afraid to love. She didn't want anyone to go through what she went through. To feel anguish she feels. He just had to convince her it's what he needed as well. "I would sooner die then not have you by my side."
Her eyes widened as the tears continued to trail down her face. She closed them in grief and took a deep breath. "Then so be it." Her hand fell to her side and she took a few steps back.
Shock quickly ran through Legolas' nerves. "Crystal..."
"I can't. I won't. Please don't make this harder than it already is."
'I never would have taken you for a coward Clear. Or a hypocrite either.'
'Don't start Vege-head,' she whispered in her mind miserably, her eyes still closed.
'What do you think you're doing?' Millardo's deep voice matched Crystal's mood.
'Saving him.'
'Saving him?! From what?!'
"Don't shout Firefly,' Crystal scolded lightly. Her voice still soft even in her thoughts. 'My head's in enough pain. I don't need you adding to it.'
'Why are you doing this?'
'Why Q-dude? I would have thought that you and Icy would be the ones to readily understand.'
'Quatre and I do Clear. We all do. It's just that...'
'This is too much.'
'How would you know whether or not it's to much Ku?'
'I just know.'
'Clear,' Bulma's voice began, unsure of what to say. 'It's true that he will feel the pain, but...'
'He's made it apparent that it's what he wants,' Chi Chi finished for her.
'Who are you to take away his overall happiness?' Trista questioned solemnly.
'I don't want to hurt him.'
'Damnit clear!" Wufei shouted before calming down. 'Stop thinking about others and think about yourself.'
'I can't do that.'
'You want us to be happy, right?'
'Of course Re-girl.'
'Then do this.'
'What do you mean?'
'What we mean Clear,' Heero said, 'Is that until you do this we won't be happy. There's just no way.'
'I still don't understand.'
'There's a hole in your heart Clear,' Mina whispered. 'A hole we cannot fill.'
'For years we've sensed it,' Darien revealed. 'And for years we've tried to fill it. We just can't.'
'From what we've seen,' Lita added her voice to the mix. 'Legolas has done more for that hole in a few weeks than we have in centuries.'
'That's not true.' She cursed her uncertain response.
'Yes it is,' Duo argued. 'And you know it is too.'
'Clear,' Trowa started. "We need you to do this.'
'Please Clear," Serena begged. 'If not for you. If not for him. Then do it for us.'
Crystal sighed mentally. 'I could never deny you anything.'
Luna and Artemis replied in unison. 'We were counting on that.'
All at once she felt their presence gone from her mind. She opened her eyes and smiled. "I guess I lose."
Legolas returned the smile, came forward, and wrapped his arms around her waist. She sighed and rested her head on his chest.
She pulled back slightly. "Are you ready?"
"I will never be more so."
Her eyes closed again and he pulled her up to him. As soon as her lips meet his images flashed in his mind's eye.
His world was destroyed. His people and father gone. He was forced to serve the one who had taken away all he knew and held dear. Beaten everyday he endured because of his stubborn pride and his thirst for revenge. Pain, death, and hate were all he ever knew. For years it continued until he came to the blue and green planet, Earth. There he met a third class who had surpassed him in power. His pride and honor was torn from him and he pushed his body past it's limits to gain it back. But it was never enough. However...
Joy and laughter. Life was an adventure. Martial arts a game. Over the years friends were gained and battles fought. Through it all he never lost his innocence, his joy. But a toll there was. Enemy's killed those he loved over and over again. Helpless people, no matter what he did. He'd beat one then another would come. He feels like he can't take anymore. However...
For as far back as he could remember he'd been trained to follow orders, to destroy. He never had the pleasures life had to offer. A home. A family. Friends. He was cut from all emotion. Kindess he never knew. Joy and laughter an unattainable dream. He was the Perfect Solider. Then he took part in Operation Meteor. So much confusion, like never before. He doesn't know who he is or what to do. However...
Her life is somewhat bland. No action. No adventure. After all she is the daughter of a diplomat. War breaks out. How she hates all the fighting, the killing. Her father dies and on his deathbed he reveals a secret. She's a Peacecraft. Now she has an image to maintain. A name to live up to. Then she remembers. Things about her past. She was the Senshi of Silence. Yet now she is a pacifist. How ironic. She despises death, but she is it's bringer. She's overwhelmed. She can't consume it all. However...
His has what he wants. His father, mother, and little sister. Then they come and destroy his beautiful home. Simply because they fear his father's influence. He puts on a mask. The only thing that keeps him going is his revenge. He later finds his beloved sister. She reminds him so much of their father. His hands are stained with too much blood. He can't live up to their expectations. His mind is split. However...
Life is good. All that matters is to get to school on time. Not that she does anyway. She has family and friends. Then she meets a talking black cat. Everything changes. She just wants to be normal. Ever since she was fourteen she had to fight. She didn't want this life. This responsibility. She's tired of her friends dieing to protect her. She's tired of it all. The older she gets the more she is expected to accomplish. But what if she fails. She just wants it all to end. However...
Around her is nothingness. No one to talk to. No one to interact with. No one to share her thoughts, hopes, and dreams. All she can do is watch. Watch and not interfere. Behind her stand enormous doors. It's her duty to guard these doors. Everything depends on it. But she needs someone. She's so lonely. However...
Legolas sees it all. The Guardians lives. Every single one of them. He stumbles back from the force of the emotions. There's too much to take in. The tears falling down his pale face glisten in the moonlight. He clutches his heart as he crumbles to the ground. He hugs himself, anything to lessen this suffering. However...
There she is. A beacon of light in times of darkness. A bright star guiding the lost and confused. Through it all she's there. By their sides. Whispering words of comfort, love, praise, hope, and encouragement. They take joy in the fact that they're not alone. That she's there. She comes for them and all pain is forgotten. Life is grand. They have everything they could ever want. But the best part of all is that they have each other. They have her.
Legolas opens his eyes to stare into a lavender speckled night sky. Crystal kneels down next to him, taking him into her arms. She rocked him, offering what consolation she could. Her own tears falling into his silky soft hair as she stroked it.
"I'm so sorry."
After an eternity his trembling stopped and his tears lessened. "They went through that?"
"Their lives haven't always been peaches and cream. There's always a price for happiness."
"And I have paid mine."
She smiled and laid down on the forest floor, bringing him with her.
"That you have."
Crystal took great comfort in his weight above her. His lips descended upon hers in a passion filled frenzy and that night she answered and took. Her Guardians were right, as always. With each passing moment the hole in her heart filled, the loneliness disappeared. Here, now, with this beautiful, perfect elf, she was complete.
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This chapter was just so easy. I think it's because I thought about this even while I was still on chapter one.
I'm sorry that I didn't write more personal views. I just did the easiest ones. Lazy, I know, but hey!
So REVIEW and tell me what you think. Is this good? I tell ya again this is my first fic and I'm not good at writing romance. I hope it's satisfactory.
See you next time!!
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Chapter Four-Complete
The sun rose and Legolas roused. He gently removed his arm from under Crystal's head and silently moved to wake the others. Ten minutes later they were all gathered around the Guardian.
"How do we wake her?" Pippin inquired.
"We don't know," Frodo answered. "Sam, see what luck you have."
Sam ventured forward and knelt next to the sleeping woman. He gently shook her shoulder and was rewarded with a "Five more minutes" mumble. Gimli took his turn by poking her in the ribs and was rewarded with a slap across the face and "Don't wanna get up."
Suddenly they saw a brilliant flash of white, violet, and teal light. The Fellowship quickly took in the two men and the strange looking woman, knowing at first glace they were Guardians.
"I take it you need help with waking Clear," the man in white stated, amusingly. He had jet black hair and deep bright blue eyes, full of honor.
"We could use assistance," Boromir nodded, smiling.
"You think this is bad, wait till she's tired." The man in a dark violet, almost black, tank top took a seat on a rock. His black pants contrasting against the pale stone. His dark brown hair fell into his purssion eyes. Eyes that held the knowledge of horrors seen young.
The woman in teal and white stepped forward. "Listen up. There are three foolproof ways to waking Clear. One: food. Two: tell her Angel's here."
"Angel?" Legolas asked, eyes widening.
The man in white smirked at the elf's concealed worry. "Don't worry. He's her grandfather."
"Three," the ocean haired woman continued, "Tell her it's either Christmas or her birthday."
Aragorn's brows drew together in confusion. "Christmas?"
"It's Clear's favorite holiday," the brown haired man answered in a monotone voice.
"What one should we use?"
The woman turned her blue gaze to Merry. "Food," she answered simply, eyes bright and warm.
"If you say Angel's here she'll freak out, thinking he's come to lecture her about something."
"And if you say it's Christmas or her birthday she'll be pissed for the morning because obviously...it's not," the purssion eyed man finished for his friend.
"You'll have better luck with food," the woman said again. "Just cook somethin' and she'll spring up. Make sure there's a lot of it though."
"We thank you for your help," Aragorn said.
"What are your names anyway?" Pippin asked.
"Darien."
"Heero."
"Bulma."
"It's a pleasure to meet you all," Frodo said, smiling warmly.
"Likewise," Darien returned the smile.
"Oh and can you do us a favor." Upon seeing multiple nods Bulma continued. "Don't mention this to Clear."
"Yeah," Darien agreed. "We can't let her know we're helping out in any way."
The Fellowship nodded their agreement, still unsure as of why. The Guardians were about to leave when Heero turned back to them.
"If anything happens to her, I'll have your heads," he warned in an emotionless voice. His gaze straying to Legolas for a brief moment.
Bulma gripped his shoulders tightly. "Don't listen to him."
"He's just worried because we're leaving Clear in someone else's care," Darien added hastily.
"Any one of us would gladly give our lives for the Pixie," Gimli stated firmly.
Heero turned his eyes to them, his face an unreadable mask. "That's why we're allowing it."
Then they were gone, as quickly as they had appeared.
"They really care about her," Sam said softly.
"Perhaps we should heed their advice and cook breakfast," Boromir said, breaking the uncomfortable silence.
Merry and Pippin immediately smiled and got to work. Almost five minutes later a happy yell was heard. The males turned their heads just in time to see Crystal fling the blanket aside and shout, "Food!" In the blink of an eye she was beside Pippin looking expectantly at the unfinished meal.
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For hours they walked and finally Aragorn decided it was time to set up camp.
"Thank God!" Crystal shouted, exasperatingly. "I'm starvin'!"
"Us too!" Merry and Pippin cried in unison.
"I think I see a river, but I'm not sure. Leo, is there one?"
"Yes. There is a brook a little ways."
"Great! Later tonight we can all take baths. I feel so yucky." Crystal started to dig through her pack. "I know I got some shampoo and stuff in here." She stopped in her hunt and looked blankly ahead. "You know what I always wondered? Why is it called shampoo? I mean, poo. You put it in your hair. So why would you call it poo?"
No one had an answer for her and soon enough she forgot about it and went back to her search. "Ah ha!" She pulled out a couple of bottles and a bar of soap and ran to the brook.
"Legolas," Aragorn called. "See if she requires anything else."
Legolas, not thinking anything of it, ran after her. Needless to say he didn't see the smiles of his fellow warriors.
In a nearby tree sat two female figures.
"This promises to be amusing," Trista said with a small smile.
"Just leave it to me," Chi Chi said complacently, grinning.
When Legolas reached her side she was staring at the setting sun. "Isn't it beautiful, Leo?"
His eyes moved from her to the sun then back to her again. 'How elvish she looks,' he thought. 'If not for her ears one might mistake her for an exotic elf.' "Beautiful indeed."
Chi Chi smiled as her eyes flashed navy blue and she blew gently.
Around them the wind picked up and before she could gain her balance Crystal fell forward, grabbing on to Legolas and bringing him with her into the shallow brook.
The two women laughed and seeing their work done disappeared.
"What was that all about?! I tell ya, the weather in this world is strange."
"I do not know," Legolas said, catching her flailing hand and pulling her up.
"Well we're both soaked through, so we might as well take baths now."
"I shall fetch you a towel, Pixie."
"Kay! Thanks!"
Legolas ran noislessly back to camp.
Crystal turned toward the direction she thought she heard laughter in. 'I wonder...' She shook her head at her suspicions. 'They wouldn't... Or would they?'
In the morning the group started off early, much to the disappointment of Crystal, who had been sleeping snuggly in between large, fluffy blankets that had appeared by the fire during supper.
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For weeks they marched on, and during that time Crystal got closer and closer to those around her, including Legolas. However, she was still determined that she would keep some distance.
One night they made camp close to a small, beautiful lake. Crystal had had trouble sleeping lately. There was something coming. She had felt it ever since they left Lorien, but now it seemed to be getting stronger and she couldn't place her finger on it. These feelings were just too blurry to those she was used to and it frustrated her to no end.
Late that night, waiting for sleep to claim her, she kept herself busy by sitting on the shore and skipping pebbles off the lake's peaceful surface. Watching the ripples, she didn't notice the tall figure approaching her until she felt a hand on her shoulder.
"Ahh!" she screamed, whirling around with her hand placed over her heart. "Leo! Don't do that!" She tried to slow her breathing. "You're gonna give me a heart attack!" She stood and jabbed her finger in his chest. "Just you watch! I'm gonna die of shock and then you'll be sorry!"
"I apologize, Pixie. I didn't mean to startle you." He gently took her hand in his own, keeping it to his chest.
Her eyes widened and she gently tugged her hand away. "Yeah, well, start kickin' somethin' when you're around."
"If it would please you."
She raised her gaze and his eyes captured her own. They stayed like that in what seemed like forever before Crystal turned her face back to the lake. He watched as her eyes narrowed sadly. He gripped her chin and pulled her face back towards his.
"What has got you so afraid?" he whispered, his breath brushing against her cheek.
"Nothing," she whispered back, finding that she didn't have the strength to speak any louder.
"You're lying. Then answer this. Do you care for me? Tell me the truth."
She finally looked at him. Deep into his eyes she saw all the things she had always longed for. Things her Guardians had, but not she. She refused to let herself have it. For his own sake. However, one look and she was lost. Tears welled up in her eyes. "I do."
"Why can't you love me?" He moved a wisp of hair that had fallen out of the ponytail out of her eyes and tucked it behind her ear.
Her eyes narrowed again, this time in pained anger. "I don't want to love you!" she shouted, the tears flowing freely now.
He stepped back, releasing her. He remembered what Lady Galadriel told him, but it still hurt. "Why?"
"Why?! Why?! I'll tell you why! Because I *can't*! That's why!" She turned her back to him and wrapped her arms around her in a hug, as if to console herself. "Don't you see?" her voice dropped to a whisper once again. "If I love you... I will bind myself to you."
"And this will do me harm how?"
She turned to him and stared into his pale eyes. "Can you survive 18 different hells," she asked calmly.
"What?"
"You heard me. My Guardians went through more than their fair share of pain. And it's all my fault," she lowered her head in shame, shaking it in sad quilt. "If only I had done something sooner." Her voice wavered as she bit her lip. " They wouldn't have had to suffer."
"It wasn't your fault. You said yourself, you couldn't interfere for the better."
"I know, but it still hurts." She looked back up and locked gazes with his. "Everything I've seen, you will see. Everything I've felt, what they've felt, you will feel." She reached out, placing her hand on his smooth cheek and smiling lightly as he nuzzled against it. All the while never letting her eyes leave his. "I have grown to care for you far too much. It is a burden I will grant to no one, no matter how much I wish it."
He finally understood, why she was so afraid to love. She didn't want anyone to go through what she went through. To feel anguish she feels. He just had to convince her it's what he needed as well. "I would sooner die then not have you by my side."
Her eyes widened as the tears continued to trail down her face. She closed them in grief and took a deep breath. "Then so be it." Her hand fell to her side and she took a few steps back.
Shock quickly ran through Legolas' nerves. "Crystal..."
"I can't. I won't. Please don't make this harder than it already is."
'I never would have taken you for a coward Clear. Or a hypocrite either.'
'Don't start Vege-head,' she whispered in her mind miserably, her eyes still closed.
'What do you think you're doing?' Millardo's deep voice matched Crystal's mood.
'Saving him.'
'Saving him?! From what?!'
"Don't shout Firefly,' Crystal scolded lightly. Her voice still soft even in her thoughts. 'My head's in enough pain. I don't need you adding to it.'
'Why are you doing this?'
'Why Q-dude? I would have thought that you and Icy would be the ones to readily understand.'
'Quatre and I do Clear. We all do. It's just that...'
'This is too much.'
'How would you know whether or not it's to much Ku?'
'I just know.'
'Clear,' Bulma's voice began, unsure of what to say. 'It's true that he will feel the pain, but...'
'He's made it apparent that it's what he wants,' Chi Chi finished for her.
'Who are you to take away his overall happiness?' Trista questioned solemnly.
'I don't want to hurt him.'
'Damnit clear!" Wufei shouted before calming down. 'Stop thinking about others and think about yourself.'
'I can't do that.'
'You want us to be happy, right?'
'Of course Re-girl.'
'Then do this.'
'What do you mean?'
'What we mean Clear,' Heero said, 'Is that until you do this we won't be happy. There's just no way.'
'I still don't understand.'
'There's a hole in your heart Clear,' Mina whispered. 'A hole we cannot fill.'
'For years we've sensed it,' Darien revealed. 'And for years we've tried to fill it. We just can't.'
'From what we've seen,' Lita added her voice to the mix. 'Legolas has done more for that hole in a few weeks than we have in centuries.'
'That's not true.' She cursed her uncertain response.
'Yes it is,' Duo argued. 'And you know it is too.'
'Clear,' Trowa started. "We need you to do this.'
'Please Clear," Serena begged. 'If not for you. If not for him. Then do it for us.'
Crystal sighed mentally. 'I could never deny you anything.'
Luna and Artemis replied in unison. 'We were counting on that.'
All at once she felt their presence gone from her mind. She opened her eyes and smiled. "I guess I lose."
Legolas returned the smile, came forward, and wrapped his arms around her waist. She sighed and rested her head on his chest.
She pulled back slightly. "Are you ready?"
"I will never be more so."
Her eyes closed again and he pulled her up to him. As soon as her lips meet his images flashed in his mind's eye.
His world was destroyed. His people and father gone. He was forced to serve the one who had taken away all he knew and held dear. Beaten everyday he endured because of his stubborn pride and his thirst for revenge. Pain, death, and hate were all he ever knew. For years it continued until he came to the blue and green planet, Earth. There he met a third class who had surpassed him in power. His pride and honor was torn from him and he pushed his body past it's limits to gain it back. But it was never enough. However...
Joy and laughter. Life was an adventure. Martial arts a game. Over the years friends were gained and battles fought. Through it all he never lost his innocence, his joy. But a toll there was. Enemy's killed those he loved over and over again. Helpless people, no matter what he did. He'd beat one then another would come. He feels like he can't take anymore. However...
For as far back as he could remember he'd been trained to follow orders, to destroy. He never had the pleasures life had to offer. A home. A family. Friends. He was cut from all emotion. Kindess he never knew. Joy and laughter an unattainable dream. He was the Perfect Solider. Then he took part in Operation Meteor. So much confusion, like never before. He doesn't know who he is or what to do. However...
Her life is somewhat bland. No action. No adventure. After all she is the daughter of a diplomat. War breaks out. How she hates all the fighting, the killing. Her father dies and on his deathbed he reveals a secret. She's a Peacecraft. Now she has an image to maintain. A name to live up to. Then she remembers. Things about her past. She was the Senshi of Silence. Yet now she is a pacifist. How ironic. She despises death, but she is it's bringer. She's overwhelmed. She can't consume it all. However...
His has what he wants. His father, mother, and little sister. Then they come and destroy his beautiful home. Simply because they fear his father's influence. He puts on a mask. The only thing that keeps him going is his revenge. He later finds his beloved sister. She reminds him so much of their father. His hands are stained with too much blood. He can't live up to their expectations. His mind is split. However...
Life is good. All that matters is to get to school on time. Not that she does anyway. She has family and friends. Then she meets a talking black cat. Everything changes. She just wants to be normal. Ever since she was fourteen she had to fight. She didn't want this life. This responsibility. She's tired of her friends dieing to protect her. She's tired of it all. The older she gets the more she is expected to accomplish. But what if she fails. She just wants it all to end. However...
Around her is nothingness. No one to talk to. No one to interact with. No one to share her thoughts, hopes, and dreams. All she can do is watch. Watch and not interfere. Behind her stand enormous doors. It's her duty to guard these doors. Everything depends on it. But she needs someone. She's so lonely. However...
Legolas sees it all. The Guardians lives. Every single one of them. He stumbles back from the force of the emotions. There's too much to take in. The tears falling down his pale face glisten in the moonlight. He clutches his heart as he crumbles to the ground. He hugs himself, anything to lessen this suffering. However...
There she is. A beacon of light in times of darkness. A bright star guiding the lost and confused. Through it all she's there. By their sides. Whispering words of comfort, love, praise, hope, and encouragement. They take joy in the fact that they're not alone. That she's there. She comes for them and all pain is forgotten. Life is grand. They have everything they could ever want. But the best part of all is that they have each other. They have her.
Legolas opens his eyes to stare into a lavender speckled night sky. Crystal kneels down next to him, taking him into her arms. She rocked him, offering what consolation she could. Her own tears falling into his silky soft hair as she stroked it.
"I'm so sorry."
After an eternity his trembling stopped and his tears lessened. "They went through that?"
"Their lives haven't always been peaches and cream. There's always a price for happiness."
"And I have paid mine."
She smiled and laid down on the forest floor, bringing him with her.
"That you have."
Crystal took great comfort in his weight above her. His lips descended upon hers in a passion filled frenzy and that night she answered and took. Her Guardians were right, as always. With each passing moment the hole in her heart filled, the loneliness disappeared. Here, now, with this beautiful, perfect elf, she was complete.
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This chapter was just so easy. I think it's because I thought about this even while I was still on chapter one.
I'm sorry that I didn't write more personal views. I just did the easiest ones. Lazy, I know, but hey!
So REVIEW and tell me what you think. Is this good? I tell ya again this is my first fic and I'm not good at writing romance. I hope it's satisfactory.
See you next time!!