Kirge lovers, heres your fix…I hope I don't get killed for this.
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Chapter 12 – Trip to Guldove~~~
Kidd sat lazily at the bow of a small wooden boat. Her feet were propped on the edge while she layback against a sack of goddess only knew what, while she fiddled mindlessly with her dagger. She was bored. Bored as all hell, but patiently awaited hers and her companion's arrival in Guldove. Companion being Serge, who looked completely content sitting at the stern while steering them effortlessly through the calm water towards their destination.
The Radical Dreamer really couldn't take it anymore. "Oi, I'm so bored!" She heard a chuckle and looked to her side, eyeing Serge. "Ya think that's funny mate?"
Serge merely shrugged.
"I dunno how ya kin stand this! Sure it's peaceful but that's what makes it so…so borin'!"
He shrugged again "Sometime peace is a good thing. Then it doesn't seem boring."
Kidd moved her feet off the side of the little fishing boat and planted them firmly on the deck while facing Serge. "I dunno about that Mate."
The Chrono Trigger shrugged yet again. "It's true."
She stood and moved to sit beside him. After doing so she lazily stretched out her legs and placed her hands on the back of the boat, leaning back slightly on her arms. "I guess. But I ain't gonna believe it till I see it mate."
"You've never had a peaceful moment that's been a good thing."
Kidd shook her head. "No. Always meant something weird or bad was gonna happen. Or that I was alone…" He facade broke into a rueful look causing Serge to flinch, sorry he had brought up the subject. "Kidd I…"
She waved him off while forcing a smile back to her face, pushing down unwanted feeling and memories. "It's all good Mate, Really." The young man eyed her skeptically before deciding pushing the subject would only cause him to be flung overboard.
Silence sat heavily over the two for a long while. It was just past midday and the sun was beating down with enough warmth to make them both sweat. There was just enough breeze to catch the sail and pull the boat slowly along, giving no comfort from the sun and hardly even making waves. Serge began to find himself drifting to Kidd's state of mind. It was boring and this sentiment along with the elements of today's weather made the young man think about his earlier thought to pursue the conversation. Skipping the first part he ran the threat of going over board several times before smirking then looking at Kidd…
A loud sploosh sounded and Serge grinned in triumph. So what if he was the quiet one? Didn't mean he couldn't have fun, right?
His grin widened as Kidd's head broke the surface of the water, eyes fixed on him in a fiery glare. "What tha Hell was that for!"
"You said you were bored."
"So ya push me overboard?!"
Serge shoved his hands into the pockets of his shorts and put on his classic smile. "Seems that way."
"I'll git ya fer this mate!"
"No you won't."
She blinked at him. "Huh? What makes ya think that Mate?"
He grinned "Because I'm not letting you back in this boat until you promise not to." She gave him a glower and scrambled over to the boat before trying to climb in. True to his word Serge allowed her half way in then lightly shoved her back into the water. She tried several more times yet the end result was always the same.
"ARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!"
The Chrono Trigger laughed causing him to receive a glare that would have killed him if looks had the ability to do so. Slowly Kidd made her way back to the boats side and flung one arm over. He was about to fling her off but the stopped him "Ok ok mate I won't git ya. Jus' let me back in tha boat."
Serge seemed skeptical. "Really?"
"Yes really!" Still skeptical he held his grabbed her hand and began to haul her in.
Big mistake.
The second his hand met hers he found himself jerked off his feet, flying through the warm summer air and, seconds later, beneath the much cooler sea surface.
"Ahh!" he said in shock though it was muffled as salt water sucked into his mouth making him swim frantically for the surface, gagging for breath once the surface had been broken. As he gagged he became aware of laughter to his left, accompanied by the splashing of Kidd trying to stay a float as she laughed.
"I warned ya, Mate!"
Serge grinned. Then…
SPLASH!
It was Kidd's turn to gag as the Serge-induced wave splashed over her face and into her open mouth. Glaring, she sent a spray of water back at him, which was returned seconds later. After sending another one at him she crossed her arms [or tried to, it's rather hard when one is swimming] and declared in mock anger. "Now quit splashing me before I Kick yer arse so hard you'll kiss tha moons!" Finishing her little rant Kidd noticed something vary odd. Serge wasn't there. "What the…?" Looking around she could see absolutely no sign of the blue-haired boy and scratched her head. "Now where d'ya suppose He got to?"
Suddenly Kidd felt something close around her ankle. It gave a jerk.
SPLOOSH! THRASH!!!!
Found him.
As Kidd was dragged under she realized the thing around her ankle was a hand laced with fingers belonging to her secret love, who had just recently thought it funny to scare the daylights out of her. Needless to say it worked and she floundered until breaking the surface for the second time that day and finding Serge standing by the side of the boat laughing at her. Angered, but in a good way, she grabbed the side of the boat and half launched, half pulled herself into the boat tackling Serge in the process. Still the blue-hair boy continued to laugh as he was pushed backward to nearly topple over the other side while weakly trying to fend her off as she pounded with playful anger on his chest, laughing as well.
Because they were soaking wet, water dripped to the boards of the boat causing it to become slick. This same slickness caused Serge to slip and land with a thunk on the bottom of the boat, dragging Kidd down with him. The Radical Dreamer fell on top of the village boy causing him to let a loud 'mmph' out while trying to subdue his laughter.
"G-get off of me!" he choked
Kidd smirked and repositioned herself so she was sitting upright on his back. "I don't think so mate. Try ta drown me will ya!" She then crossed her arms triumphantly.
Serge simply shifted his weight, tossing her off to the side before rolling over on top of her. He rested on elbow on the deck before sitting his head in his hand and looking down at her with a small smile. Kidd gave him a glare but it soon gave way to a smirk and a small giggle as she stared quietly into his thoughtful cerulean eyes.
Serge's smile grew slightly as her looked down at her as she looked back up at him. God she was beautiful. He couldn't help but think that and made no attempt to stop the thought. It wasn't just her body. Yet her gorgeous but strong figure, her shimmering blonde hair, her deep and passionate sapphire eyes and her innocent face did send him a chill. No, he admired more than that. He admired her independent nature, how she'd been all those years utterly alone and survived since childhood. He also admired her free spirited nature and yes even her outspokenness. Kidd was Kidd to him and that is why he loved her.
The moment suddenly took on almost a dream like value as the space between them slowly began to close. Neither had a thought in their mind only instinct as Kidd's arm slid around Serge's neck and both closed their eyes so they were barely open. The day fell silent and time almost seemed to stop as their lips brushed together.
Suddenly the boat jolted, sending Serge to slam into its side. He blinked in utter shock, not at the fact the situation had changed so drastically but the fact there were three Soldiers pointing silver guns at his head.
Taking a moment to look around Serge saw that they had hit, or been hit by, a large war ship, or more specifically a small platform on its side with only a rope ladder leading from it to the main deck. The ship was almost as big as the S.S. Invincible and was lined from stern to bow with a row off ten or so cannons.
Serge desided he'd look over the rest of the ship when he got a chance and stood slowly with Kidd just as another figure approached the group.
"These water are now controlled by the Porre Military. Leave your weapons in the boat before stepping onto the platform."
Serge raised a brow at the newcomer. The blue uniform, black boots, criss-crossing belts and the black jacket notorious to the Porre's prized Blackwind squadron were a dead give away. Not to mention the blonde hair and stern face. It was definitely Norris but talking to him would be useless. So instead of arguing with him Serge removed the Mastermune from his back and set it on the floor of the boat.
The second Serge let go the blade lifted into the air and illuminated a sharp, nearly blinding light causing the Porre soldiers to stumble about with cries of shock. Norris however dropped to his knees as though he'd just been shot. As suddenly as it had begun the Mastermune dropped back into Serge's awaiting hand and he looked at the young commander tensely.
"That was…strange." Norris said after eventually uncurling himself from the tense kneeling position and slowly standing on the platform once again. "Serge, Kidd. It is good to see you again."
"You know them commander?!" Spouted one of the soldiers, obviously still spooked from the entire ordeal with the Mastermune.
"Yes, quite well." He smiled lightly. "Come, I'd be happy to have you aboard the ship." He ushered the three lower ranking soldiers up ahead of him before going up himself, Serge and Kidd following.
"Norris, I think ya got a lotta explaining to do." Spoke Kidd just as Norris flipped himself onto the deck ahead of her.
"I'm not the only one."
"Whaddaya mean?"
He smiled slightly. "Like why were you and Serge laying down in your boat with locked lips."
The two turned a bright reddish color and avoided looking at Norris, who'd broken down into half restrained laughter. "Ahh shaddap!" Kidd piped angrily at him before hopping over the side and kicking him square in the rear, flipping him over board.
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