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It seems at least a few of you are looking forward to more of this fanfic. I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter. I personally am very much enjoying writing about that yummy OAV version Clef. The storyline will start to get moving in this chapter. *Excitedly jumps around* Yay! As always, reviews are encouraged. I'll love you so much if you review! ^_^ I've personally been addicted to listening to Enya's "A Day Without Rain" while I write this, so if you want some good background music listen to Enya.
Disclaimer: Rayearth is the property of CLAMP/Kodansha, not me obviously!
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Devotions
Author: Blue Angel Samui
Chapter Two: A Letter
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Hikaru tightened the laces on her running shoes as she stepped out of the castle. Walking over to a nearby tree she propped up her leg to shoulder height and began stretching. Repeating the exercise with her other leg, she continued her routine by stretching her arms over her head and then bending over and touching the ground. Standing again she let a small yawn escape her lips before she shook out all her limbs and started off in a casual jog.
It was still early morning, the rising sun had just peaked over the horizon, and a cool mist lay across the land. When she had slipped out of bed that morning, not a soul in the castle had yet stirred from their respective chambers. That was fine with her; her morning jogs were a perfect time for her to collect her thoughts. The exhilarating rush she got when she neared the end of her jog couldn't be compared to anything. At that thought a certain, tall, dark haired man flashed across her mind. "Well, almost anything..." she corrected herself with slight laugh.
Picking up her pace she continued down a worn path to the beach below the cliffs that the castle rested on. Reveling in the early morning smells that surrounded her she reached back and tightened the hair tie that held her long red hair back in a messy knot. When she reached the sandy beach she took off down the shoreline, once again increasing her speed. She was breathing hard now. The sand was a perfect natural resistance, allowing her to push her self harder as she ran. Only hearing her own rhythmic breathing and the waves crashing on the shore she a certain divine feeling of oneness filled her. She was connected to this world. Cephiro's own distinct rhythm ran through her.
Stopping, she climbed up on a nearby rock formation and gazed out at the sea. Cephiro's beauty never ceased to amaze her. A smile played across her lips and she lightly closed her eyes taking in everything that was around her. Being Cephiro's last pillar had given her a wonderful connection with the world that she would never willingly give up. She loved this world, with all her heart, and the peace and prosperity that befallen the land only filled her heart with unbounded gladness.
Focusing, she allowed her mind's eye to travel over the land as a bird in flight. The sensation was exhilarating and comforting. With remarkable speed she viewed the floating mountains which held Windam's shrine, she breezed by the Forest of Silence, she glanced at the various prospering villages, she watched wild herds of horse like creatures run wildly through the mist covered fields. All was at peace. She was about to return to reality, and her jog, when she suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart. She tried locating the spot in the land that had called out to her but was left helpless. She urged her mind towards the very fog concealed borders of Cephiro. But whatever she had felt was now gone, or at least hidden again.
Opening her eyes, she stared into the ocean with dismay. Had she just imagined the distress she was so sure she had felt? She brooded over her thoughts until the call of a nearby sea bird brought her back to reality. The bird gracefully dove into the water only to return to the surface again with a fish in it's beak. Hikaru smiled and looked back at the castle. The pain she sensed must have been a figment of her imagination.
Starting her jog back to the castle she mused over how she would wake Lantis this morning. "Everyone should be at breakfast too," she happily remembered. She hadn't seen Umi the night before and she was egger to see her friend again. Once again picking up her pace as she neared the castle she smiled at the sounds that were now emitting from the magnificent fortress's open windows. "Everyone must be starting to get up," she calmly thought. "I'd better make sure Lantis does too!" she finished with a mischievous grin.
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Umi rolled over under her silky sheets and nestled her head under her arm, blocking out the morning light that poured into her room. A small contented sigh escaped from her curled up form and she lazily reached out towards the space next to her. To her dismay it was empty. She looked up from her comfortable nest among the sheets and then sleepily glanced over her shoulder.
There, sitting on her vanity's counter, was a shirtless Clef. He was silently watching her. One of his knees was drawn up in front of him while his arm carelessly rested on it, propping up his head.
"Good morning," he calmly stated to her in mild amusement as he watched her wrinkle her nose in distaste.
Once again rolling over, she threw the thin sheet over head and let out a sound of exasperation. "Watching a girl sleep? I'm sure I look absolutely marvelous this early," she whined. "Honestly, don't you have something better to do?" His soft chuckle played in her ears.
"Nothing that I can think of," he replied. "And you looked simply angelic sleeping." A mocking laugh protruded from under the sheets of the bed. "Are you going to get up now, or do I have to continue making you uncomfortable?" He laughed as she only whined in response. "Well, I could continue staring at you, or perhaps I should go through this bag of yours."
Receiving only a response consisting of her burying herself farther into the sheets that surrounded her, he slowly unzipped the bag. Umi hastily sat up with a groan, wrapping the sheets around her naked form, and looked at the amused mage who was sitting perfectly still with a pair of her underwear hanging from his finger.
"Do I get to see you wear this?" he asked raising an eyebrow, gesturing towards the skimpy thong that hung from his finger.
With an agitated groan she quickly rose from the bed, still wrapped in her sheet, and snatched the undergarment from him.
"Pervert," she replied stickling out her tongue at him.
"Who me?" he asked with mock surprise, pulling her closer.
Umi quickly placed a hand in front of her mouth as he was about to kiss her. "Morning breath," she replied rolling her eyes.
"Well, I should let you get cleaned up so we can continue this later then?"
Umi nodded with a grin as he stood and grabbed his shirt from the floor. He carelessly put it on as he walked to the door. She slowly followed him adjusting her sheet as she went.
"I'll see you at breakfast then," he said spinning around, placing a kiss on her forehead. The next moment he slipped out of her room and quietly shut the door behind him.
Shaking her head she quickly hid the ball of underwear she had in her hand in her bag again. With a sigh she quickly moved around the room in preparation for the day, only pausing once to glance out her balcony doors accessing the beautiful morning.
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Clef shuffled through the papers on his desk and then lazily leaned back in his chair. The evening air that flowed through his open balcony doors was cool and sweet. It was blissfully calm and peaceful and he found himself almost falling asleep in his chair when the soft harmonic sounds of singing drifted through the air. Rising from his chair he walked onto the balcony that overlooked a garden below.
Umi, Hikaru, Fuu, Caldina, and Presea were all comfortably seated in the soft grass of the garden. They all wore elegant, free flowing dresses that the wind eagerly played with as it brushed past their bodies. Umi and Presea lightly strummed an elegant set of gold leafed guitars and peacefully sang to the group of girls. Their voices entwined in beautiful harmonies and carried through the garden. Fuu's voice joined the girl's song and the trio continued to sweetly sing as the evening sun turned the sky a brilliant shade of orange.
Clef smiled to himself as he quietly listened from above. Reaching into his pocket his fingers traced the curved shape of a ring. Removing the ring from his pocket he studied it, turning it over in his hand. The silver ring sparkled in the evening sun as a thin, magical stream of aqua water entwined its self around the ring's form. Grasping the ring in his fist he again looked at the blue haired angel who sang so sweetly in the gardens below. Would she be willing to give up her other world to stay with him forever, in this utopia? He knew she loved him, but was she ready to leave her world behind?
He sighed and turned back to his study. Her absences from Cephiro were all too painful for him, and he often found himself staring at the ocean at night, longing for her return. But he understood her love for her family and her world. Was she really even old enough yet to leave all that behind? Throwing himself back down into his chair behind his desk he tossed his legs onto his desk and stared at the ceiling. She was here now, that was all he needed for the time being.
A sudden sounds of a bird screech and the flapping of wings roused Clef from his musings. Sitting up and looking out to his balcony he was surprised to see a large gold falcon perched on the stone railing. The bird, seeing that it had gained the mage's attention, screeched again and flapped its wings. Clef's eyes grew big and he quickly rose from his chair.
"Imago?" the mage hesitantly questioned.
The bird screeched again and seemed to nod. Clef cautiously approached the bird and out stretched his arm. Welcoming the invite, the bird easily flew up from it's spot and perched it's self on Clef's arm. Hesitantly Clef scratched under the bird's beak, "It is you old friend." The falcon chirped happily in response and lifted its leg towards the mage. A small folded piece of parchment was attached to its leg with a red ribbon. Freeing the bird from the parchment Clef slowly paced towards the stone fireplace.
Having finished the main portion of its task the bird happily flew from Clef and sat on top of the mage's worn leather chair. It then proceeded to pick at and clean it's outstretched wing. Clef paid no mind to the bird for he was focused on the small piece of parchment in his hands. As he unfolded the small paper it miraculously grew larger in size. The paper was unmarked except for a large, black, symbol that was drawn on the center of the page. Waving his hand absent-mindedly towards the fireplace a large fire suddenly burst forth, lighting the dim room.
Examining the paper he casually spoke to the bird that was intently watching him. "Let's see if I can remember how this goes, shall we?" The bird happily chirped to Clef in response. Brushing his hand across the symbol on the parchment he closed his eyes and concentrated. "Quezas," he whispered. Immediately the symbol faded and words began to seep into the page. Clef paced in front of the fire, his brow furrowed in concentration, as he read the letter.
Looking back up at the bird he discreetly folded the letter once more and deposited it under the cover of a large book that rested on the fireplace mantle. Clef stood silently contemplating, a look of worry on his face.
"Tell him I will meet him where he asked in two nights, my friend."
The bird nodded and happily accepted a small treat that the mage produced from a small dish on his desk. A new task at hand, the bird swiftly flew out the balcony doors and away into the evening skies. Clef's eyes followed the bird until it was just a spec on the horizon. Sitting in his leather chair, he stared absent-mindedly into the dancing flames. A loud knock on his study doors roused the mage from his deep thoughts.
"Master Clef?" a voice questioned from behind the doors.
"Please come in Ascot," Clef tiredly answered waving his hand toward the doors that magically swung open.
The young bal sternly entered to the room and stood perfectly still, ready to address the Master Mage. Clef, still entranced by his thoughts, was once again lost in the flames before him. Obviously aggravated, the 20- year-old bal, clenched his fists and eyed the uninterested mage.
"If you will, sir, the ladies have asked for your company in the garden, and I was wondering if I could discuss with you the over hunting situation near the Forest of Silence," Ascot spit out through clenched teeth. The scorn he held towards the Master Mage could be seen in his eyes.
Returning to reality Clef quickly sat up and shook his head. Running a hand through his hair be hastily replied, "Yes, yes... tell the ladies I will happily meet them in a few minuets." Clef rose from his seat and walked over to Ascot, placing his arm around the young man's shoulders. "I unfortunately have to go meet an old friend and I will be leaving tomorrow morning. We'll have to postpone our discussion until after I return."
Ascot eyed the mage wearily as they walked towards the study's doors. "Won't Miss Umi be upset to learn that you have to leave on one of her rare visits?" he replied with mild satisfaction. This man had won the heart of the girl he had so dedicatedly doted over; it pained Ascot to see them so happy together. The bitterness he held towards the mage he took great pains to hide as he tried most earnestly to forget about the blue haired girl that often plagued his thoughts.
"I'll speak with her," Clef solemnly said looking at the floor. It would be most unpleasant breaking the news to Umi. "It is most urgent that I meet my comrade..."
"Is there anything wrong?" questioned Ascot with true concern.
Clef uneasily laughed, "No, nothing that you need be worried about."
"Then I'll take my leave," Ascot once again coldly replied as he stiffly bowed to Clef.
Clef watched the young bal sternly walk down the corridor and sadly shook his head. The young man harbored such resentment towards him. It saddened him while at the same time reminded him that it he that received the Water Knight's love. Guilt clouded his mind as a small pang of satisfaction crossed his thoughts.
Turning back to glance at the book that sat on the fireplace mantle Clef's thoughts were once again drawn to other maters. Waving his hand the fire was extinguished and the room was plunged into darkness, the sun having just set. Closing the doors to his study he suddenly was overcome with thoughts of the unpleasant scene that was sure to take place when he broke the news to Umi. What a delightful night this was sure to turn out to be.
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End of Chapter Two
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Ah ha! The storyline begins to emerge! I hope you all are intrigued and will come back for more. ^_^ Reviews are encouraged, they keep me going! That's why I got this chapter out so fast. I know someone out there is reading. Anyway, stay tuned for Chapter Three.
-Samui
samui@angelicdream.com
www.angelicdream.com
Sapphire Elegance (An Umi Ryuuzaki shrine!)
www.angelicdream.com/umi
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It seems at least a few of you are looking forward to more of this fanfic. I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter. I personally am very much enjoying writing about that yummy OAV version Clef. The storyline will start to get moving in this chapter. *Excitedly jumps around* Yay! As always, reviews are encouraged. I'll love you so much if you review! ^_^ I've personally been addicted to listening to Enya's "A Day Without Rain" while I write this, so if you want some good background music listen to Enya.
Disclaimer: Rayearth is the property of CLAMP/Kodansha, not me obviously!
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Devotions
Author: Blue Angel Samui
Chapter Two: A Letter
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Hikaru tightened the laces on her running shoes as she stepped out of the castle. Walking over to a nearby tree she propped up her leg to shoulder height and began stretching. Repeating the exercise with her other leg, she continued her routine by stretching her arms over her head and then bending over and touching the ground. Standing again she let a small yawn escape her lips before she shook out all her limbs and started off in a casual jog.
It was still early morning, the rising sun had just peaked over the horizon, and a cool mist lay across the land. When she had slipped out of bed that morning, not a soul in the castle had yet stirred from their respective chambers. That was fine with her; her morning jogs were a perfect time for her to collect her thoughts. The exhilarating rush she got when she neared the end of her jog couldn't be compared to anything. At that thought a certain, tall, dark haired man flashed across her mind. "Well, almost anything..." she corrected herself with slight laugh.
Picking up her pace she continued down a worn path to the beach below the cliffs that the castle rested on. Reveling in the early morning smells that surrounded her she reached back and tightened the hair tie that held her long red hair back in a messy knot. When she reached the sandy beach she took off down the shoreline, once again increasing her speed. She was breathing hard now. The sand was a perfect natural resistance, allowing her to push her self harder as she ran. Only hearing her own rhythmic breathing and the waves crashing on the shore she a certain divine feeling of oneness filled her. She was connected to this world. Cephiro's own distinct rhythm ran through her.
Stopping, she climbed up on a nearby rock formation and gazed out at the sea. Cephiro's beauty never ceased to amaze her. A smile played across her lips and she lightly closed her eyes taking in everything that was around her. Being Cephiro's last pillar had given her a wonderful connection with the world that she would never willingly give up. She loved this world, with all her heart, and the peace and prosperity that befallen the land only filled her heart with unbounded gladness.
Focusing, she allowed her mind's eye to travel over the land as a bird in flight. The sensation was exhilarating and comforting. With remarkable speed she viewed the floating mountains which held Windam's shrine, she breezed by the Forest of Silence, she glanced at the various prospering villages, she watched wild herds of horse like creatures run wildly through the mist covered fields. All was at peace. She was about to return to reality, and her jog, when she suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart. She tried locating the spot in the land that had called out to her but was left helpless. She urged her mind towards the very fog concealed borders of Cephiro. But whatever she had felt was now gone, or at least hidden again.
Opening her eyes, she stared into the ocean with dismay. Had she just imagined the distress she was so sure she had felt? She brooded over her thoughts until the call of a nearby sea bird brought her back to reality. The bird gracefully dove into the water only to return to the surface again with a fish in it's beak. Hikaru smiled and looked back at the castle. The pain she sensed must have been a figment of her imagination.
Starting her jog back to the castle she mused over how she would wake Lantis this morning. "Everyone should be at breakfast too," she happily remembered. She hadn't seen Umi the night before and she was egger to see her friend again. Once again picking up her pace as she neared the castle she smiled at the sounds that were now emitting from the magnificent fortress's open windows. "Everyone must be starting to get up," she calmly thought. "I'd better make sure Lantis does too!" she finished with a mischievous grin.
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Umi rolled over under her silky sheets and nestled her head under her arm, blocking out the morning light that poured into her room. A small contented sigh escaped from her curled up form and she lazily reached out towards the space next to her. To her dismay it was empty. She looked up from her comfortable nest among the sheets and then sleepily glanced over her shoulder.
There, sitting on her vanity's counter, was a shirtless Clef. He was silently watching her. One of his knees was drawn up in front of him while his arm carelessly rested on it, propping up his head.
"Good morning," he calmly stated to her in mild amusement as he watched her wrinkle her nose in distaste.
Once again rolling over, she threw the thin sheet over head and let out a sound of exasperation. "Watching a girl sleep? I'm sure I look absolutely marvelous this early," she whined. "Honestly, don't you have something better to do?" His soft chuckle played in her ears.
"Nothing that I can think of," he replied. "And you looked simply angelic sleeping." A mocking laugh protruded from under the sheets of the bed. "Are you going to get up now, or do I have to continue making you uncomfortable?" He laughed as she only whined in response. "Well, I could continue staring at you, or perhaps I should go through this bag of yours."
Receiving only a response consisting of her burying herself farther into the sheets that surrounded her, he slowly unzipped the bag. Umi hastily sat up with a groan, wrapping the sheets around her naked form, and looked at the amused mage who was sitting perfectly still with a pair of her underwear hanging from his finger.
"Do I get to see you wear this?" he asked raising an eyebrow, gesturing towards the skimpy thong that hung from his finger.
With an agitated groan she quickly rose from the bed, still wrapped in her sheet, and snatched the undergarment from him.
"Pervert," she replied stickling out her tongue at him.
"Who me?" he asked with mock surprise, pulling her closer.
Umi quickly placed a hand in front of her mouth as he was about to kiss her. "Morning breath," she replied rolling her eyes.
"Well, I should let you get cleaned up so we can continue this later then?"
Umi nodded with a grin as he stood and grabbed his shirt from the floor. He carelessly put it on as he walked to the door. She slowly followed him adjusting her sheet as she went.
"I'll see you at breakfast then," he said spinning around, placing a kiss on her forehead. The next moment he slipped out of her room and quietly shut the door behind him.
Shaking her head she quickly hid the ball of underwear she had in her hand in her bag again. With a sigh she quickly moved around the room in preparation for the day, only pausing once to glance out her balcony doors accessing the beautiful morning.
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Clef shuffled through the papers on his desk and then lazily leaned back in his chair. The evening air that flowed through his open balcony doors was cool and sweet. It was blissfully calm and peaceful and he found himself almost falling asleep in his chair when the soft harmonic sounds of singing drifted through the air. Rising from his chair he walked onto the balcony that overlooked a garden below.
Umi, Hikaru, Fuu, Caldina, and Presea were all comfortably seated in the soft grass of the garden. They all wore elegant, free flowing dresses that the wind eagerly played with as it brushed past their bodies. Umi and Presea lightly strummed an elegant set of gold leafed guitars and peacefully sang to the group of girls. Their voices entwined in beautiful harmonies and carried through the garden. Fuu's voice joined the girl's song and the trio continued to sweetly sing as the evening sun turned the sky a brilliant shade of orange.
Clef smiled to himself as he quietly listened from above. Reaching into his pocket his fingers traced the curved shape of a ring. Removing the ring from his pocket he studied it, turning it over in his hand. The silver ring sparkled in the evening sun as a thin, magical stream of aqua water entwined its self around the ring's form. Grasping the ring in his fist he again looked at the blue haired angel who sang so sweetly in the gardens below. Would she be willing to give up her other world to stay with him forever, in this utopia? He knew she loved him, but was she ready to leave her world behind?
He sighed and turned back to his study. Her absences from Cephiro were all too painful for him, and he often found himself staring at the ocean at night, longing for her return. But he understood her love for her family and her world. Was she really even old enough yet to leave all that behind? Throwing himself back down into his chair behind his desk he tossed his legs onto his desk and stared at the ceiling. She was here now, that was all he needed for the time being.
A sudden sounds of a bird screech and the flapping of wings roused Clef from his musings. Sitting up and looking out to his balcony he was surprised to see a large gold falcon perched on the stone railing. The bird, seeing that it had gained the mage's attention, screeched again and flapped its wings. Clef's eyes grew big and he quickly rose from his chair.
"Imago?" the mage hesitantly questioned.
The bird screeched again and seemed to nod. Clef cautiously approached the bird and out stretched his arm. Welcoming the invite, the bird easily flew up from it's spot and perched it's self on Clef's arm. Hesitantly Clef scratched under the bird's beak, "It is you old friend." The falcon chirped happily in response and lifted its leg towards the mage. A small folded piece of parchment was attached to its leg with a red ribbon. Freeing the bird from the parchment Clef slowly paced towards the stone fireplace.
Having finished the main portion of its task the bird happily flew from Clef and sat on top of the mage's worn leather chair. It then proceeded to pick at and clean it's outstretched wing. Clef paid no mind to the bird for he was focused on the small piece of parchment in his hands. As he unfolded the small paper it miraculously grew larger in size. The paper was unmarked except for a large, black, symbol that was drawn on the center of the page. Waving his hand absent-mindedly towards the fireplace a large fire suddenly burst forth, lighting the dim room.
Examining the paper he casually spoke to the bird that was intently watching him. "Let's see if I can remember how this goes, shall we?" The bird happily chirped to Clef in response. Brushing his hand across the symbol on the parchment he closed his eyes and concentrated. "Quezas," he whispered. Immediately the symbol faded and words began to seep into the page. Clef paced in front of the fire, his brow furrowed in concentration, as he read the letter.
Looking back up at the bird he discreetly folded the letter once more and deposited it under the cover of a large book that rested on the fireplace mantle. Clef stood silently contemplating, a look of worry on his face.
"Tell him I will meet him where he asked in two nights, my friend."
The bird nodded and happily accepted a small treat that the mage produced from a small dish on his desk. A new task at hand, the bird swiftly flew out the balcony doors and away into the evening skies. Clef's eyes followed the bird until it was just a spec on the horizon. Sitting in his leather chair, he stared absent-mindedly into the dancing flames. A loud knock on his study doors roused the mage from his deep thoughts.
"Master Clef?" a voice questioned from behind the doors.
"Please come in Ascot," Clef tiredly answered waving his hand toward the doors that magically swung open.
The young bal sternly entered to the room and stood perfectly still, ready to address the Master Mage. Clef, still entranced by his thoughts, was once again lost in the flames before him. Obviously aggravated, the 20- year-old bal, clenched his fists and eyed the uninterested mage.
"If you will, sir, the ladies have asked for your company in the garden, and I was wondering if I could discuss with you the over hunting situation near the Forest of Silence," Ascot spit out through clenched teeth. The scorn he held towards the Master Mage could be seen in his eyes.
Returning to reality Clef quickly sat up and shook his head. Running a hand through his hair be hastily replied, "Yes, yes... tell the ladies I will happily meet them in a few minuets." Clef rose from his seat and walked over to Ascot, placing his arm around the young man's shoulders. "I unfortunately have to go meet an old friend and I will be leaving tomorrow morning. We'll have to postpone our discussion until after I return."
Ascot eyed the mage wearily as they walked towards the study's doors. "Won't Miss Umi be upset to learn that you have to leave on one of her rare visits?" he replied with mild satisfaction. This man had won the heart of the girl he had so dedicatedly doted over; it pained Ascot to see them so happy together. The bitterness he held towards the mage he took great pains to hide as he tried most earnestly to forget about the blue haired girl that often plagued his thoughts.
"I'll speak with her," Clef solemnly said looking at the floor. It would be most unpleasant breaking the news to Umi. "It is most urgent that I meet my comrade..."
"Is there anything wrong?" questioned Ascot with true concern.
Clef uneasily laughed, "No, nothing that you need be worried about."
"Then I'll take my leave," Ascot once again coldly replied as he stiffly bowed to Clef.
Clef watched the young bal sternly walk down the corridor and sadly shook his head. The young man harbored such resentment towards him. It saddened him while at the same time reminded him that it he that received the Water Knight's love. Guilt clouded his mind as a small pang of satisfaction crossed his thoughts.
Turning back to glance at the book that sat on the fireplace mantle Clef's thoughts were once again drawn to other maters. Waving his hand the fire was extinguished and the room was plunged into darkness, the sun having just set. Closing the doors to his study he suddenly was overcome with thoughts of the unpleasant scene that was sure to take place when he broke the news to Umi. What a delightful night this was sure to turn out to be.
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End of Chapter Two
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Ah ha! The storyline begins to emerge! I hope you all are intrigued and will come back for more. ^_^ Reviews are encouraged, they keep me going! That's why I got this chapter out so fast. I know someone out there is reading. Anyway, stay tuned for Chapter Three.
-Samui
samui@angelicdream.com
www.angelicdream.com
Sapphire Elegance (An Umi Ryuuzaki shrine!)
www.angelicdream.com/umi
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