Angel and Stealth
Chapter 7: New Beginning
Disclaimer: see previous chapters
This is probably the end, just to let all of you know that. thanx for reviewing and go check out "Angel of the Night" when I start writing it! ^- ^
Seto jerked when he felt Seraphim's lips brushing against his. Looking at her with wide eyes, he half-smiled. She had feelings for him? ROMANTIC feelings?
Seraphim, on the other hand, interpreted Seto's surprise for rejection and, with tears in her eyes, turned away.
"Seraphim?" Seto asked, leaning over and turning her face towards his.
"Yes," she whispered softly, her eyes avoiding his gaze.
"I...I like you too. Like.like that," he admitted quietly, kissing her forehead.
"You do?" asked Seraphim, looking up into his eyes.
"Yeah, I do, I just...I thought you wouldn't feel the same way. So I never told you," Seto brushed away the unshed tears that had gathered in Seraphim's eyes.
Seraphim smiled almost disbelieving and hugged Seto tightly. "I'm so happy," she whispered. "Something is finally going right in my life."
"Who'd have thought? Seven years ago we were enemies without ever knowing each other..." Seto began.
"And now we're together...a couple. Two pieces of the puzzle," Seraphim finished, nuzzling Seto's collarbone with her nose.
"Yeah, come on, we have to leave now. Where do you want to go anyway? We can be normal now because...you know...Pegasus is dead," said Seto.
"I dunno," Seraphim replied. "Where do you think we can go for a romantic getaway?"
Seto grinned. "Oh, I think we can go lots of places."
Seraphim raised an eyebrow. "Like?"
"Do you want to go to Paris...or Florida?" asked Seto, grinning.
Seraphim thought for a moment. "Florida!" she exclaimed. "That way when we ride all the rides you can be there to hold my hand."
"Okay," Seto started the car; "I'll make the flight reservations while you pack up the stuff."
"Fine by me," Seraphim leaned over to Seto. "Kiss," she requested. "Being as our first one was...misinterpreted."
Seto raised an eyebrow, but gave in and kissed Seraphim lightly on the lips.
"That all I get?" she asked, mock pouting.
"I promise to give you more later," Seto grinned sexily.
Seraphim's eyes widened. "Kay," she replied, a smile now covering her face.
Seto jerked the gearshift and they sped off down the road to their hotel. In no time, they had flight reservations and had checked out of their hotel. Their plane would leave in two and a half hours.
Upon arriving at the airport, Seto turned in the rental car and dragged Seraphim, along with all their baggage, to the check-in. After checking in their bags and getting through the security system they walked to the gate. When they got there, the plane was just boarding so they walked on and found their seats.
"Passengers, please take your seats and fasten your seat belts, we will be taking off momentarily, thank you," an irritating voice said over the loudspeaker.
Seraphim winced.
"You okay?" asked Seto. Ever since they had confessed their feelings for each other, he had been playing the sweet, caring boyfriend.
"Yeah," Seraphim smiled wistfully. "Just kind of tired from all the excitement."
Seto smiled and brushed his lips against Seraphim's. "Well then, number one pillow at your service," he whispered, nuzzling her ear.
Seraphim laughed musically. "Why thank you Seto," she replied, laying her head on his shoulder.
"You're welcome," Seto grinned, placing his arm protectively around her shoulder. He loved feeling her warmth next to him. And her hair smelled so good, like mountain rain.
"Mmm," Seraphim sat back up, "you're too tall."
"Oh, sorry," Seto scrunched down in his chair, making Seraphim giggle.
"I didn't mean you had to get shorter!" she exclaimed playfully. "I was just observing the fact that you're really a lot taller than me."
"Oh," was all Seto had to say.
"That's all right, I shall just HAVE to content myself with snuggling you and receiving the occasional kiss instead of sleeping on the flight," Seraphim sighed jokingly.
"That can be arranged," Seto replied, kissing Seraphim's cheek.
"You're too sweet," Seraphim swatted his leg playfully. "Oh, we're taking off," she observed as the plane jerked and began to move forward.
"Yeah," Seto answered. "I can slouch if you want to take a nap you know," he said matter-of-factly.
"No, I'm too awake now. Plus, I want those kisses," she smiled.
"How many?"
"As many as you can give me."
Seto grinned and proceeded to kiss Seraphim senseless.
Seraphim giggled girlishly, then sighed. "Where are we going to go first in Florida?" she asked quizzically.
"I don't know. Where do you want to go?" Seto replied, nuzzling her ear and placing another kiss there.
"Let's go to Disney World," Seraphim grinned.
"Okay," Seto looked out the airplane's window, then at his watch.
"The food's coming soon," Seraphim mused while looking over Seto's shoulder.
Seto nodded and turned around, sure enough, the stewardess was coming down the aisle with the trolley of food trays.
A few hours later saw Seto and Seraphim getting their luggage and at the rent-a-car station.
"You know, it's a four hour drive right?" asked Seto wearily.
"Yep, we'll split the driving time," Seraphim comforted, giving Seto a peck on the cheek.
"You two on a honeymoon?" asked the clerk while they filled out the papers.
"Oh," Seraphim blushed. "No, just vacation."
Seto, wisely, did not answer. He just kept filling out the papers. They were done in no time.
Walking out of the station, Seraphim immediately liked the car they had picked out. It was a candy-apple red Lexus convertible. Squealing with delight, Seraphim quickly helped Seto load the luggage in the trunk and bounced into the driver's seat, insisting she be able to drive first.
"You have too much energy,' Seto yawned, rubbing his eyes.
Seraphim blew a raspberry at her boyfriend. "You're just jealous," she smiled sweetly.
"Mmhmm, when pigs fly. Wake me up when it's my turn to drive okay?" asked Seto, settling into the passenger seat and closing his eyes for a nap.
"Okay," Seraphim started the car and drove up to the freeway entrance. "Just to let you know, you might want to find a way to cover your face. I'm not putting up the top!" she giggled, revving the engine as they sped off.
"Sera-chan," Seto grumbled, "could you warn me a little sooner next time?"
Seraphim smiled. "I'll keep it in mind, are you gonna take that nap?"
"Yes, and good night," Seto replied, closing his eyes and shifting around in his seat for a comfortable position.
A few hours later saw two very exhausted and soaked (it had started to pour just before they reached the hotel) travelers checking-in at a five- star hotel near Disney World. A few minutes after that saw the same two travelers dropping their bags on the floor of their room and flopping onto their respective beds.
"I'm going to take a shower!" Seraphim told Seto as she slowly picked herself up off the bed.
"Right, tell me when you're done," Seto's replied, his voice was muffled by the bed since he was lying face down.
About half an hour later, Seraphim appeared in a pink silk nightgown, drying her still-wet hair. Looking over at Seto, who had fallen asleep, she walked over, kneeled by his bed, and shook him lightly.
"Seto, sweetheart, you gotta get up if you want to take a shower," she whispered gently, running her fingers through his bangs.
"Mmph," Seto mumbled and rolled over.
Seraphim stifled a giggle. "Seto..." she whispered again. "Come on, you have to get up," she said, a little louder, bending over to kiss Seto on the cheek.
Seto's right eye opened tentatively. "But I'm tired," he protested.
Seraphim stood up, hands on her hips. "Well, change your clothes at least," she sighed, waving to his suitcase.
Grumbling, Seto got up and staggered over to the bathroom for a shower and to change, also grabbing a small box out of his suitcase along with his clothes and toothbrush. Laughing, Seraphim crawled under the covers of her own bed and fell fast asleep.
A while later, the bathroom door opened and jets of steam raced just outside before disappearing. Seto stepped out in a t-shirt and boxers, groping around in the dark to find his bed.
"Damnit!" Seto swore softly as he stubbed his toe on one of the suitcases.
Seraphim rolled over in her sleep and faced Seto, eyes half open. "Mm, Seto?"
"Yeah," Seto replied, holding his injured foot.
"Come over here," she requested.
Seto felt his way around the room, following the sound of Seraphim's voice, until he was sitting next to her on her bed. "Yeah?" he asked again.
"Kiss me goodnight," Seraphim whispered softly.
"Gladly," Seto replied, leaning down to brush his lips against hers. The rain drummed rhythmically on the windows.
Seraphim wrapped her arms around Seto's neck. "Stay with me forever," she breathed, holding him close as he kissed along her neck.
"I'd never think of doing otherwise," Seto murmured gently, lowering himself onto the bed with Seraphim. "I love you," he whispered softly into Seraphim's ear, "with all my heart."
Seraphim's own heart was doing somersaults. He loved her... Smiling, Seraphim spoke, "I love you too."
Seto smirked and stopped the butterfly kisses he was planting along her collarbone and shoulders and sat up. "Marry me," he requested softly, drawing the box he had taken with him to the bathroom out of a pocket.
Seraphim paused, sitting up as well, as she looked at the sparkling diamond ring inside the box Seto had opened in front of her. The light was very poor, just the streetlamp outside and the hall lights from under the door, but Seraphim could see the gem sparkling fitfully.
Seraphim looked from the ring to Seto and smiled. Drawing Seto closer to her, Seraphim buried her face in his neck. "Even though we've just gotten together, I thought you'd never ask," she whispered, "of course I'll marry you."
Seto grinned lustfully and brought Seraphim's face up, level with his to plant a passionate kiss on her lips. "I think this calls for celebration," he murmured huskily, pulling Seraphim back down with him onto the bed.
"I quite agree," was the only reply Seraphim was able to make before she was writhing, senseless on the bed.
A few months later, and Seto and Seraphim bought a house of their own in Oregon and gave up the spy business. Seraphim because a world-famous authoress. Her first award-winning book, Magic and Spies (which was based upon her adventure with Seto and Pegasus) was known nation-wide and was soon put into circulation all around the world. Seto became a martial arts/combat teacher at a local YMCA.
They got married the next summer in beautiful Hawaii; Seraphim even tracked down Seto's brother, Mokuba Kaiba, as a surprise for Seto to be present at the wedding. In the years that followed, the happy couple saw the world, not through the eyes of assassins as they had done before, but through the eyes two human beings very much in love with each other.
They had two children; a beautiful baby girl named Sayuri, and a handsome young boy named Jonathan. The two children always saw their parents as the perfect definition for "love" and would often go to them in times of heartache.
In the world of spies, the two known as "the Black Angel" and "Stealth" were never seen again, though many rumors went around that THEY had been the cause of three murders, the ones of Pegasus J. Crawford, Angel Love, and Maximillion Pegasus. Of course, the truth was never known.
Many years after their marriage, and surrounded by their children and children's children, Seto and Seraphim had a small, quiet conversation.
"Do you ever regret it?" Seto ran a hand through his graying hair.
"Regret what?" Seraphim smiled up at her husband, wrinkles around her eyes.
"Leaving your old life, OUR old lives, to become honest citizens," Seto replied.
Seraphim thought for a moment. "Never for a minute."
"Why?"
"Because, even though I would be revered by all the world by now, I'd never have fallen in love with you," Seraphim smiled, resting her head on Seto's shoulder. "What about you?"
"I've never regretted it," Seto replied confidently.
"Why?"
"Same reason," Seto shrugged.
And Seraphim's golden laughter, still the same after all the years they had spent together, rang true throughout the room.
THE END
Thank you to all my reviewers, sadly, "Angel and Stealth" has reached it's end. I hope you all have enjoyed reading it as much as I've loved writing it. Cherryblossom, rejoice, I started on your fic "Angel of the Night" after I posted the chapter before this one, so watch for it. OC is original character, OOC is out of character. (From your review questions) Catch you later!
Much love,
:*.SeraphStar.*:
Chapter 7: New Beginning
Disclaimer: see previous chapters
This is probably the end, just to let all of you know that. thanx for reviewing and go check out "Angel of the Night" when I start writing it! ^- ^
Seto jerked when he felt Seraphim's lips brushing against his. Looking at her with wide eyes, he half-smiled. She had feelings for him? ROMANTIC feelings?
Seraphim, on the other hand, interpreted Seto's surprise for rejection and, with tears in her eyes, turned away.
"Seraphim?" Seto asked, leaning over and turning her face towards his.
"Yes," she whispered softly, her eyes avoiding his gaze.
"I...I like you too. Like.like that," he admitted quietly, kissing her forehead.
"You do?" asked Seraphim, looking up into his eyes.
"Yeah, I do, I just...I thought you wouldn't feel the same way. So I never told you," Seto brushed away the unshed tears that had gathered in Seraphim's eyes.
Seraphim smiled almost disbelieving and hugged Seto tightly. "I'm so happy," she whispered. "Something is finally going right in my life."
"Who'd have thought? Seven years ago we were enemies without ever knowing each other..." Seto began.
"And now we're together...a couple. Two pieces of the puzzle," Seraphim finished, nuzzling Seto's collarbone with her nose.
"Yeah, come on, we have to leave now. Where do you want to go anyway? We can be normal now because...you know...Pegasus is dead," said Seto.
"I dunno," Seraphim replied. "Where do you think we can go for a romantic getaway?"
Seto grinned. "Oh, I think we can go lots of places."
Seraphim raised an eyebrow. "Like?"
"Do you want to go to Paris...or Florida?" asked Seto, grinning.
Seraphim thought for a moment. "Florida!" she exclaimed. "That way when we ride all the rides you can be there to hold my hand."
"Okay," Seto started the car; "I'll make the flight reservations while you pack up the stuff."
"Fine by me," Seraphim leaned over to Seto. "Kiss," she requested. "Being as our first one was...misinterpreted."
Seto raised an eyebrow, but gave in and kissed Seraphim lightly on the lips.
"That all I get?" she asked, mock pouting.
"I promise to give you more later," Seto grinned sexily.
Seraphim's eyes widened. "Kay," she replied, a smile now covering her face.
Seto jerked the gearshift and they sped off down the road to their hotel. In no time, they had flight reservations and had checked out of their hotel. Their plane would leave in two and a half hours.
Upon arriving at the airport, Seto turned in the rental car and dragged Seraphim, along with all their baggage, to the check-in. After checking in their bags and getting through the security system they walked to the gate. When they got there, the plane was just boarding so they walked on and found their seats.
"Passengers, please take your seats and fasten your seat belts, we will be taking off momentarily, thank you," an irritating voice said over the loudspeaker.
Seraphim winced.
"You okay?" asked Seto. Ever since they had confessed their feelings for each other, he had been playing the sweet, caring boyfriend.
"Yeah," Seraphim smiled wistfully. "Just kind of tired from all the excitement."
Seto smiled and brushed his lips against Seraphim's. "Well then, number one pillow at your service," he whispered, nuzzling her ear.
Seraphim laughed musically. "Why thank you Seto," she replied, laying her head on his shoulder.
"You're welcome," Seto grinned, placing his arm protectively around her shoulder. He loved feeling her warmth next to him. And her hair smelled so good, like mountain rain.
"Mmm," Seraphim sat back up, "you're too tall."
"Oh, sorry," Seto scrunched down in his chair, making Seraphim giggle.
"I didn't mean you had to get shorter!" she exclaimed playfully. "I was just observing the fact that you're really a lot taller than me."
"Oh," was all Seto had to say.
"That's all right, I shall just HAVE to content myself with snuggling you and receiving the occasional kiss instead of sleeping on the flight," Seraphim sighed jokingly.
"That can be arranged," Seto replied, kissing Seraphim's cheek.
"You're too sweet," Seraphim swatted his leg playfully. "Oh, we're taking off," she observed as the plane jerked and began to move forward.
"Yeah," Seto answered. "I can slouch if you want to take a nap you know," he said matter-of-factly.
"No, I'm too awake now. Plus, I want those kisses," she smiled.
"How many?"
"As many as you can give me."
Seto grinned and proceeded to kiss Seraphim senseless.
Seraphim giggled girlishly, then sighed. "Where are we going to go first in Florida?" she asked quizzically.
"I don't know. Where do you want to go?" Seto replied, nuzzling her ear and placing another kiss there.
"Let's go to Disney World," Seraphim grinned.
"Okay," Seto looked out the airplane's window, then at his watch.
"The food's coming soon," Seraphim mused while looking over Seto's shoulder.
Seto nodded and turned around, sure enough, the stewardess was coming down the aisle with the trolley of food trays.
A few hours later saw Seto and Seraphim getting their luggage and at the rent-a-car station.
"You know, it's a four hour drive right?" asked Seto wearily.
"Yep, we'll split the driving time," Seraphim comforted, giving Seto a peck on the cheek.
"You two on a honeymoon?" asked the clerk while they filled out the papers.
"Oh," Seraphim blushed. "No, just vacation."
Seto, wisely, did not answer. He just kept filling out the papers. They were done in no time.
Walking out of the station, Seraphim immediately liked the car they had picked out. It was a candy-apple red Lexus convertible. Squealing with delight, Seraphim quickly helped Seto load the luggage in the trunk and bounced into the driver's seat, insisting she be able to drive first.
"You have too much energy,' Seto yawned, rubbing his eyes.
Seraphim blew a raspberry at her boyfriend. "You're just jealous," she smiled sweetly.
"Mmhmm, when pigs fly. Wake me up when it's my turn to drive okay?" asked Seto, settling into the passenger seat and closing his eyes for a nap.
"Okay," Seraphim started the car and drove up to the freeway entrance. "Just to let you know, you might want to find a way to cover your face. I'm not putting up the top!" she giggled, revving the engine as they sped off.
"Sera-chan," Seto grumbled, "could you warn me a little sooner next time?"
Seraphim smiled. "I'll keep it in mind, are you gonna take that nap?"
"Yes, and good night," Seto replied, closing his eyes and shifting around in his seat for a comfortable position.
A few hours later saw two very exhausted and soaked (it had started to pour just before they reached the hotel) travelers checking-in at a five- star hotel near Disney World. A few minutes after that saw the same two travelers dropping their bags on the floor of their room and flopping onto their respective beds.
"I'm going to take a shower!" Seraphim told Seto as she slowly picked herself up off the bed.
"Right, tell me when you're done," Seto's replied, his voice was muffled by the bed since he was lying face down.
About half an hour later, Seraphim appeared in a pink silk nightgown, drying her still-wet hair. Looking over at Seto, who had fallen asleep, she walked over, kneeled by his bed, and shook him lightly.
"Seto, sweetheart, you gotta get up if you want to take a shower," she whispered gently, running her fingers through his bangs.
"Mmph," Seto mumbled and rolled over.
Seraphim stifled a giggle. "Seto..." she whispered again. "Come on, you have to get up," she said, a little louder, bending over to kiss Seto on the cheek.
Seto's right eye opened tentatively. "But I'm tired," he protested.
Seraphim stood up, hands on her hips. "Well, change your clothes at least," she sighed, waving to his suitcase.
Grumbling, Seto got up and staggered over to the bathroom for a shower and to change, also grabbing a small box out of his suitcase along with his clothes and toothbrush. Laughing, Seraphim crawled under the covers of her own bed and fell fast asleep.
A while later, the bathroom door opened and jets of steam raced just outside before disappearing. Seto stepped out in a t-shirt and boxers, groping around in the dark to find his bed.
"Damnit!" Seto swore softly as he stubbed his toe on one of the suitcases.
Seraphim rolled over in her sleep and faced Seto, eyes half open. "Mm, Seto?"
"Yeah," Seto replied, holding his injured foot.
"Come over here," she requested.
Seto felt his way around the room, following the sound of Seraphim's voice, until he was sitting next to her on her bed. "Yeah?" he asked again.
"Kiss me goodnight," Seraphim whispered softly.
"Gladly," Seto replied, leaning down to brush his lips against hers. The rain drummed rhythmically on the windows.
Seraphim wrapped her arms around Seto's neck. "Stay with me forever," she breathed, holding him close as he kissed along her neck.
"I'd never think of doing otherwise," Seto murmured gently, lowering himself onto the bed with Seraphim. "I love you," he whispered softly into Seraphim's ear, "with all my heart."
Seraphim's own heart was doing somersaults. He loved her... Smiling, Seraphim spoke, "I love you too."
Seto smirked and stopped the butterfly kisses he was planting along her collarbone and shoulders and sat up. "Marry me," he requested softly, drawing the box he had taken with him to the bathroom out of a pocket.
Seraphim paused, sitting up as well, as she looked at the sparkling diamond ring inside the box Seto had opened in front of her. The light was very poor, just the streetlamp outside and the hall lights from under the door, but Seraphim could see the gem sparkling fitfully.
Seraphim looked from the ring to Seto and smiled. Drawing Seto closer to her, Seraphim buried her face in his neck. "Even though we've just gotten together, I thought you'd never ask," she whispered, "of course I'll marry you."
Seto grinned lustfully and brought Seraphim's face up, level with his to plant a passionate kiss on her lips. "I think this calls for celebration," he murmured huskily, pulling Seraphim back down with him onto the bed.
"I quite agree," was the only reply Seraphim was able to make before she was writhing, senseless on the bed.
A few months later, and Seto and Seraphim bought a house of their own in Oregon and gave up the spy business. Seraphim because a world-famous authoress. Her first award-winning book, Magic and Spies (which was based upon her adventure with Seto and Pegasus) was known nation-wide and was soon put into circulation all around the world. Seto became a martial arts/combat teacher at a local YMCA.
They got married the next summer in beautiful Hawaii; Seraphim even tracked down Seto's brother, Mokuba Kaiba, as a surprise for Seto to be present at the wedding. In the years that followed, the happy couple saw the world, not through the eyes of assassins as they had done before, but through the eyes two human beings very much in love with each other.
They had two children; a beautiful baby girl named Sayuri, and a handsome young boy named Jonathan. The two children always saw their parents as the perfect definition for "love" and would often go to them in times of heartache.
In the world of spies, the two known as "the Black Angel" and "Stealth" were never seen again, though many rumors went around that THEY had been the cause of three murders, the ones of Pegasus J. Crawford, Angel Love, and Maximillion Pegasus. Of course, the truth was never known.
Many years after their marriage, and surrounded by their children and children's children, Seto and Seraphim had a small, quiet conversation.
"Do you ever regret it?" Seto ran a hand through his graying hair.
"Regret what?" Seraphim smiled up at her husband, wrinkles around her eyes.
"Leaving your old life, OUR old lives, to become honest citizens," Seto replied.
Seraphim thought for a moment. "Never for a minute."
"Why?"
"Because, even though I would be revered by all the world by now, I'd never have fallen in love with you," Seraphim smiled, resting her head on Seto's shoulder. "What about you?"
"I've never regretted it," Seto replied confidently.
"Why?"
"Same reason," Seto shrugged.
And Seraphim's golden laughter, still the same after all the years they had spent together, rang true throughout the room.
THE END
Thank you to all my reviewers, sadly, "Angel and Stealth" has reached it's end. I hope you all have enjoyed reading it as much as I've loved writing it. Cherryblossom, rejoice, I started on your fic "Angel of the Night" after I posted the chapter before this one, so watch for it. OC is original character, OOC is out of character. (From your review questions) Catch you later!
Much love,
:*.SeraphStar.*: