Twisted Affections
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Disclaimer: I don't own the characters in Zoids (Chaotic Century), but I do own my story.
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Chapter 8: Recollecting Love, The Finale
-Van's POV-
"Van! Van!" I heard Fiona cried. I jerked up from my position beside her sleeping figure. She was perspiring and was also tossing and turning uncomfortably. "Fiona? Don't worry, I'll always be here..." I attempted to sooth her down as I held her hand while using my other free hand to wipe away her perspiration and the tears that had threatened to fall.
-Fiona's POV-
I don't want to lose him... Van's all that I have... "VAAAAAN!" my desperate cry rang through my own ears. I shot up from my bed, panting profusely. "Fiona... Are you all right?" a voice beside me asked in concern. I turned to look at the person, and I found myself staring into large, black orbs. They reflected worry and care. And they belonged to Van. "Van..." my mouth had spilled out his name.
-Van's POV-
I saw Fiona woke up in a start. I figured that it had to be some sort of a nightmare she was having. Fiona looked at me, and she called my name! Boy, was I on top of the world! I hugged her so tightly that I wasn't sure if she could breathe! I was happy, but happy because of the way she had said my name... not just any "Van"... but rather that familiar "Van" she used to call me. Boy, those were the good old days! I had a ray of hope...
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-Fiona's POV-
Van hugged me. Was I the happiest girl in the whole of Planet Zi or what? "Van?" I said in a more quizzical note. I hadn't expected him to be beside me, and even more for him to hug me when I simply called his name. I mean, why would he be sleeping or rather looking out for me here? "Fiona! You're awake at last! How are you? Does your head still hurts?" Van was spilling so many questions at me that I didn't know what to reply. "I-I'm okay, Van... did anything happened to me?" I asked. Weren't I just sleeping?
"You don't remember? We were playing and you tripped and you hit hard on your head, and here you are..." he said. But why I can't I seem to recall? "But Van... wasn't I just sleeping here?" I said. He gave me a weird look, then said, "Fiona... did you lose your memory again? Do you remember Irvine and Moonbay and Zeke besides me?" That was a stupid question! Of course I remember them! I mean, we have been traveling together for so long! What's wrong with Van?
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-Van's POV-
"Of course I know them, Van! What's wrong with you?" Fiona asked. Things are really getting complicated you know... even I'm confused! "Err... Nevermind... Are you alright? Was that a bad dream?" I asked. Fiona giggled. Then she said, "Oh Van! That dream? Well, it was just a little scary..." she said.
"So what is it?" I asked really eager to know. "Well... I dreamt that I had lost my memory again! And that Raven was my childhood friend and lover! Haha! Isn't that funny? But then, I also saw that you jumped off a cliff! I was so scared, you know!"
I was utterly shocked beyond words! That wasn't a dream! That was true! Except for me jumping off a cliff... But if Fiona were really gonna one day leave me, I'd seriously consider that man! I stared at her... she was still giggling a little. She soon stopped and we met gazes. "Van?" I heard her voice. I smiled. I was so happy! My eyes lighted up, my heart soared! I embraced her tightly again... "Fiona! You finally remembered! You're back to normal!"
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-Fiona's POV-
What did he mean when he said I finally remembered and I'm back to normal? Was I abnormal last time? It's so confusing! I wake up from a stupid dream and Van acts all cranky! Did he just drink coffee with salt cubes? I thought only Moonbay and I drink coffee like that...
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-Normal POV-
"Hey... Erm, do you wanna go for a walk?" Van asked. Fiona gazed at the outside sky. Its orange and purple hue faded, welcoming a blanket of the night sky with stars slowly peeking through the layers. Van unconsciously bit his lower lip nervously to think of why Fiona was hesitating.
'It seemed like it was a long time since I've seen the sunset...' Fiona thought inwardly before turning her attention to Van. "Alright! Let's go!" she said. Upon hearing Fiona's consent, Van perked up immediately with a broad smile stretched across his face.
And the two walked away...
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~ Epilogue Scenario ~
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-Van's POV-
I can't remember the last time I had Fiona walking beside me on a cool night. The breeze swept pass my face as I shivered silently with a tinge of joy, contentment... yet nervousness. I don't know why I'm so nervous. I know I should feel something besides nervousness... but being beside the old Fiona who came back was like a whole new beginning all together...
-Fiona's POV-
It was really getting into uncomfortable silence. I wanted to start a conversation, but I don't know what to say. Occasionally, I caught Van sneaking glances at me. Did I do something wrong or was he just not himself today? My legs are getting tired now. I guess we seriously strolled away from camp. So I sat down under a tree.
-Van's POV-
Damn! I can't stop looking at Fiona. I'm afraid she'll think I'm mad or something. How I wish I could pour out all the feelings that is building inside me now... confusion, sadness, joy, nervousness, regretfulness... and one more I can't really put to words. All I know is that that one feeling made my heart skip beats and my stomach do flips. Just a glance at her and all those mixed feelings starts overwhelming me. Just then, Fiona sat down. How stupid of I... I made her walked so much and now she's probably tired. "Van? Do you want to sit down?" she asked. She asked me to sit down. She asked me to sit down next to her... Oh, the joy and happiness in me! Of course I didn't hesitate. I quickly took the spot beside her where she had pat.
-Fiona's POV-
Van's mad again... Or maybe he has some problems. Should I ask him? "I-Is something wrong, Van?"
-Van's POV-
"I-Is something wrong, Van?" Fiona asked. Oh no! What have I done? Am I acting that obviously? What should I say? Yes, Fiona... I feel something for you... NO! She may think I'm some desperate 'man' and that will scare her to death! Cool down, man, cool down. "Erm... Well..."
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-Normal POV-
Fiona: "Well?"
Van: "Well... Actually, Fiona... I-I kind of have this question to ask you."
Fiona: "For me?"
Van: "Yeah."
Van: "You see... I was wondering... I-If that dream of yours was true..."
Fiona: "Uh-huh,"
Van: "Like if Raven is really some childhood friend of yours and you loved him,"
Fiona: "Van..."
Van: "No, please let me finish. And if you kind of used to love him and if he came back for you, would you... would you still love him?"
Van lowered his head uncomfortably.
Fiona: "Oh, Van..."
Fiona stared at her companion. If he was so determined to ask this question, then it really is important to answer him.
Fiona: "No! I won't. I won't because... because,"
Van looked up at her.
Van: "A-Are you sure?"
Fiona: "Van! Of course I'm sure! I won't because I love you!" (*GASP*)
At that very moment, Fiona immediately covered her mouth with her hand, acknowledging her mistake. 'Oh dear! I just blurted out what I shouldn't have said! Now I've ruined our friendship!' Fiona berated herself. She was so disappointed with herself.
Van's ears twitched, his eyes snapped open and his head turned immediately towards Fiona. Van saw her instant reaction: she covered her mouth, her eyes shut tight, tears were brimming at the edge of her lashes.
'Did I hear her say that she loves me? Are my ears playing tricks on me? I realised that it was indeed true, for Fiona seemed utterly shocked at herself. Did she kept that feeling towards me all this while? Was that why she always cared for me?' Van thought...
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-Van's POV-
After a moment of reflecting, I knew for sure all these while we were too afraid to admit it, for fear of a broken friendship. As I stared at her fragile figure sobbing over a fact, I had that sense of protection for her. I wanna hold her in my arms and comfort her. My body acted faster than my mind.
-Normal POV-
In a swift move, Van had caught her into a warm embrace. He didn't care if her tears wet his shirt, for he would treasure that shirt more. He didn't care if she wouldn't forgive herself, for he would forgive her. And he didn't care if she would push him away... for Van would hug her again and kiss away her tears. No more should Fiona be afraid to love him.
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Fiona: "Van..."
Van: "Shhh," silencing Fiona by placing a finger to her lips.
Van: "I love you too, Fiona. I've always loved you and I will do so forever..."
With that, Van tilted her chin and their lips met. A warm, fluttery, loving, sweet kiss. Fiona didn't know, but Van felt her nod in agreement. And in the blanket of the night sky, the peeping stars beamed brighter in witness of a new loving couple...
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THE END
A/N: hope u guys enjoy it all... bye! ^_^
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Disclaimer: I don't own the characters in Zoids (Chaotic Century), but I do own my story.
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Chapter 8: Recollecting Love, The Finale
-Van's POV-
"Van! Van!" I heard Fiona cried. I jerked up from my position beside her sleeping figure. She was perspiring and was also tossing and turning uncomfortably. "Fiona? Don't worry, I'll always be here..." I attempted to sooth her down as I held her hand while using my other free hand to wipe away her perspiration and the tears that had threatened to fall.
-Fiona's POV-
I don't want to lose him... Van's all that I have... "VAAAAAN!" my desperate cry rang through my own ears. I shot up from my bed, panting profusely. "Fiona... Are you all right?" a voice beside me asked in concern. I turned to look at the person, and I found myself staring into large, black orbs. They reflected worry and care. And they belonged to Van. "Van..." my mouth had spilled out his name.
-Van's POV-
I saw Fiona woke up in a start. I figured that it had to be some sort of a nightmare she was having. Fiona looked at me, and she called my name! Boy, was I on top of the world! I hugged her so tightly that I wasn't sure if she could breathe! I was happy, but happy because of the way she had said my name... not just any "Van"... but rather that familiar "Van" she used to call me. Boy, those were the good old days! I had a ray of hope...
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-Fiona's POV-
Van hugged me. Was I the happiest girl in the whole of Planet Zi or what? "Van?" I said in a more quizzical note. I hadn't expected him to be beside me, and even more for him to hug me when I simply called his name. I mean, why would he be sleeping or rather looking out for me here? "Fiona! You're awake at last! How are you? Does your head still hurts?" Van was spilling so many questions at me that I didn't know what to reply. "I-I'm okay, Van... did anything happened to me?" I asked. Weren't I just sleeping?
"You don't remember? We were playing and you tripped and you hit hard on your head, and here you are..." he said. But why I can't I seem to recall? "But Van... wasn't I just sleeping here?" I said. He gave me a weird look, then said, "Fiona... did you lose your memory again? Do you remember Irvine and Moonbay and Zeke besides me?" That was a stupid question! Of course I remember them! I mean, we have been traveling together for so long! What's wrong with Van?
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-Van's POV-
"Of course I know them, Van! What's wrong with you?" Fiona asked. Things are really getting complicated you know... even I'm confused! "Err... Nevermind... Are you alright? Was that a bad dream?" I asked. Fiona giggled. Then she said, "Oh Van! That dream? Well, it was just a little scary..." she said.
"So what is it?" I asked really eager to know. "Well... I dreamt that I had lost my memory again! And that Raven was my childhood friend and lover! Haha! Isn't that funny? But then, I also saw that you jumped off a cliff! I was so scared, you know!"
I was utterly shocked beyond words! That wasn't a dream! That was true! Except for me jumping off a cliff... But if Fiona were really gonna one day leave me, I'd seriously consider that man! I stared at her... she was still giggling a little. She soon stopped and we met gazes. "Van?" I heard her voice. I smiled. I was so happy! My eyes lighted up, my heart soared! I embraced her tightly again... "Fiona! You finally remembered! You're back to normal!"
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-Fiona's POV-
What did he mean when he said I finally remembered and I'm back to normal? Was I abnormal last time? It's so confusing! I wake up from a stupid dream and Van acts all cranky! Did he just drink coffee with salt cubes? I thought only Moonbay and I drink coffee like that...
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-Normal POV-
"Hey... Erm, do you wanna go for a walk?" Van asked. Fiona gazed at the outside sky. Its orange and purple hue faded, welcoming a blanket of the night sky with stars slowly peeking through the layers. Van unconsciously bit his lower lip nervously to think of why Fiona was hesitating.
'It seemed like it was a long time since I've seen the sunset...' Fiona thought inwardly before turning her attention to Van. "Alright! Let's go!" she said. Upon hearing Fiona's consent, Van perked up immediately with a broad smile stretched across his face.
And the two walked away...
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~ Epilogue Scenario ~
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-Van's POV-
I can't remember the last time I had Fiona walking beside me on a cool night. The breeze swept pass my face as I shivered silently with a tinge of joy, contentment... yet nervousness. I don't know why I'm so nervous. I know I should feel something besides nervousness... but being beside the old Fiona who came back was like a whole new beginning all together...
-Fiona's POV-
It was really getting into uncomfortable silence. I wanted to start a conversation, but I don't know what to say. Occasionally, I caught Van sneaking glances at me. Did I do something wrong or was he just not himself today? My legs are getting tired now. I guess we seriously strolled away from camp. So I sat down under a tree.
-Van's POV-
Damn! I can't stop looking at Fiona. I'm afraid she'll think I'm mad or something. How I wish I could pour out all the feelings that is building inside me now... confusion, sadness, joy, nervousness, regretfulness... and one more I can't really put to words. All I know is that that one feeling made my heart skip beats and my stomach do flips. Just a glance at her and all those mixed feelings starts overwhelming me. Just then, Fiona sat down. How stupid of I... I made her walked so much and now she's probably tired. "Van? Do you want to sit down?" she asked. She asked me to sit down. She asked me to sit down next to her... Oh, the joy and happiness in me! Of course I didn't hesitate. I quickly took the spot beside her where she had pat.
-Fiona's POV-
Van's mad again... Or maybe he has some problems. Should I ask him? "I-Is something wrong, Van?"
-Van's POV-
"I-Is something wrong, Van?" Fiona asked. Oh no! What have I done? Am I acting that obviously? What should I say? Yes, Fiona... I feel something for you... NO! She may think I'm some desperate 'man' and that will scare her to death! Cool down, man, cool down. "Erm... Well..."
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-Normal POV-
Fiona: "Well?"
Van: "Well... Actually, Fiona... I-I kind of have this question to ask you."
Fiona: "For me?"
Van: "Yeah."
Van: "You see... I was wondering... I-If that dream of yours was true..."
Fiona: "Uh-huh,"
Van: "Like if Raven is really some childhood friend of yours and you loved him,"
Fiona: "Van..."
Van: "No, please let me finish. And if you kind of used to love him and if he came back for you, would you... would you still love him?"
Van lowered his head uncomfortably.
Fiona: "Oh, Van..."
Fiona stared at her companion. If he was so determined to ask this question, then it really is important to answer him.
Fiona: "No! I won't. I won't because... because,"
Van looked up at her.
Van: "A-Are you sure?"
Fiona: "Van! Of course I'm sure! I won't because I love you!" (*GASP*)
At that very moment, Fiona immediately covered her mouth with her hand, acknowledging her mistake. 'Oh dear! I just blurted out what I shouldn't have said! Now I've ruined our friendship!' Fiona berated herself. She was so disappointed with herself.
Van's ears twitched, his eyes snapped open and his head turned immediately towards Fiona. Van saw her instant reaction: she covered her mouth, her eyes shut tight, tears were brimming at the edge of her lashes.
'Did I hear her say that she loves me? Are my ears playing tricks on me? I realised that it was indeed true, for Fiona seemed utterly shocked at herself. Did she kept that feeling towards me all this while? Was that why she always cared for me?' Van thought...
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-Van's POV-
After a moment of reflecting, I knew for sure all these while we were too afraid to admit it, for fear of a broken friendship. As I stared at her fragile figure sobbing over a fact, I had that sense of protection for her. I wanna hold her in my arms and comfort her. My body acted faster than my mind.
-Normal POV-
In a swift move, Van had caught her into a warm embrace. He didn't care if her tears wet his shirt, for he would treasure that shirt more. He didn't care if she wouldn't forgive herself, for he would forgive her. And he didn't care if she would push him away... for Van would hug her again and kiss away her tears. No more should Fiona be afraid to love him.
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Fiona: "Van..."
Van: "Shhh," silencing Fiona by placing a finger to her lips.
Van: "I love you too, Fiona. I've always loved you and I will do so forever..."
With that, Van tilted her chin and their lips met. A warm, fluttery, loving, sweet kiss. Fiona didn't know, but Van felt her nod in agreement. And in the blanket of the night sky, the peeping stars beamed brighter in witness of a new loving couple...
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THE END
A/N: hope u guys enjoy it all... bye! ^_^