The next chapter of the Silent Protagonist is finally finished. I hope that
my first person narration on this is going okay. Anyway this is a
Nikki/Serge fic with hints at other pairings. If this is not your thing then please do yourself and us a favor and turn back now. If you're curious well you're most likely not a cat so I doubt it will kill you. (it's not like my other stuff yet so there isn't much citrus yet but probably will be
later) Anyway Enjoy. These characters are merely being used for my entertainment purposes and were not created nor do they belong to me. They
are property of Squaresoft for all eternity.
The Silent Protagonist
Part II
Abandon
I hadn't realized that Nikki had put me to bed. I must've fallen asleep sometime after that searing kiss. I awoke the next morning to find Kid standing over me shaking me awake. I always did have a problem with sleeping in. Blearily I scanned the room for my other companions everyone was awake or gone. My eyes lingered on Nikki's untouched bed. The cerulean material was left without a wrinkle or imprint left in it. I wondered if Nikki was even sleeping at all. He always was stoic with his emotions aside from his music. I suppose he never wanted anybody to pry into his business or he didn't want to involve others in his problems. Miki seemed to be the only person he told his problems. As of late I noticed her studying me a great deal. I wondered if it had anything to do with the bard. Nikki seemed to be offset though. He seemed, though he tried to hide it, bothered by something. I hope that my quest wasn't what was hurting him so. I couldn't admit it to myself, but I needed him, I'd grown quite attached to the extravagant mannerisms he had. They helped me to cope; also his elemental magic was quite admirable.
I walked with Kid out of our sleeping quarters to find the rest of my allies mingling on the deck. All of them except Nikki. He was over in a corner diddling about on his guitar while Miki was dancing, or making up a new dance. The two seemed to be in conversation while doing their tasks. I watched them for a moment. If I listened hard enough I could hear the soft chords flowing from the bard's guitar. The notes were similar to the song of Marbule that he had been humming the night before. Miki was quietly counting to herself as she made up dance steps to the music. Her feet crossed gracefully as she spun with her hair sweeping behind her. She would've almost rivaled Nikki on the aesthetic feature. She was built somewhat like him.
"Oi Serge, ya need ta decide who yer takin' wit ya." Kid's accent roused me from my thoughts.
She was right. Every moment wasted was more time that fate and the time devourer had to control everyone. I looked at everyone in the group and decided that since this wasn't a big quest, but more of a side quest I'd take Miki with me instead of Kid. I wasn't in the mood for hearing profanity today and besides I wanted to ask Miki what was wrong with Nikki. I also decided on taking Glenn since Nikki who I would've normally taken hadn't slept. Glenn walked away from where he'd been standing with Norris, Karsh, and Riddel. Glenn and Norris seemed to be a little cozier than anyone else. After I chose my allies we departed from the Invincible. I wanted to ask Miki right then about Nikki but my better judgment told me otherwise. Miki seemed to be watching me again. She had a slightly worried pout on her lips.
"You know Serge, you look like you are worried about something." She finally spoke up. Everyone seemed to think that. I wonder why? "We think that when you get back from this little side quest that we should give you a little celebration, just so you can relax." She cast Glenn a look that said 'agree with me or else.'
"I honestly think she's right. Everyone is worried about you. You don't sleep much and when you do you always toss and turn and then wake up from nightmares. You can't keep on like that." I could tell that Glenn was trying extra hard not to slip into his accent probably so I would take him seriously.
I cast a look at both of them, and then nodded quietly. Miki and Glenn both knew that I was not a talkative person. I wanted to get this little quest over with as soon as possible. The bits of rainbow shell were needed to make some powerful weapons that would be helpful in the battles to come. I, however just wanted the mission to be done quickly so I could ask my questions about Nikki. I was worried about him, worried about as much as he seemed to fuss about me.
After we finally found a shard of rainbow shell it was already starting to fade into evening. I decided that we should stop and camp out for the time being. Not because of the monsters, I believe I could very easily shut them down, but because I think we were all feeling kind of weary. I know I was. Glenn shuffled about and removed some of his armor before disappearing into the woods to take care of some business. I seized that opportunity, or so I thought. Miki spoke first.
"You know it's really hard on me. I feel good and so happy when we're performing, but then I'm sad afterwards. I know that he doesn't really feel that way for me." She sighed and started to wipe the remnants of her make- up off. "It's hard seeing the one you care for love some one else who doesn't notice." She gave me a look. "Serge, does it bother you that Nikki harbors feelings for you? He's been very good about hiding them until recently. Me and him may not be from the same world, but I can still read him like my Nikki."
My eyes widened slightly. I had thought that Nikki had feelings for me, but then again I had doubted that and attributed it to his extravagance. Miki took my expression as shock and almost embarrassment from what I could tell. I quickly shook my head. The idea of Nikki liking me struck me as odd, but definitely didn't bother me. The very idea in itself was strange. I didn't see what anyone could want in me. I was silent and average sized, not outgoing like Kid, not beautiful like Nikki and Miki, not extremely talented like Glenn and Karsh, and not kind to a fault like Norris and Riddel. There was nothing that deserved attention.
"Despite what you may think Serge, everybody notices you. You have a kind heart, and even though you may seem cold or stoic, that is what attracts so many people to you. You have charisma, a natural charisma caused by your abandon. You act without abandon." Miki looked me in the eye. "Serge do you know how attractive you are? Most people are naturally attracted to your appearance." Miki seemed hurt by my obliviousness. "Goodnight.." She drew off before I had the chance to question her.
We arrived on the S.S. Invincible sometime that next afternoon. Needless to say I was on pins and needles about Nikki. I figured that I needed to sort out what I felt for him before it escalated into something more than passionate kissing. I stumbled at my thoughts. Was I actually thinking about him in that way? I needed to be alone for a bit. Alone and away from him. Nikki was nowhere to be found on deck so I assumed he was swimming, or in the crow's nest. The bunks below deck were now beginning to sound very enticing as paddling the boat all the way back had tired me out. I flopped down on the bed unaware that anyone was in the room. After a bit I noticed soft rhythmic breathing. Turning to the side I noticed the finely fashioned body of the bard laying on his stomach eyes closed in blissful sleep as his mouth was slightly parted in a small pout. All of his armor was gone leaving him clad in only the two-toned pants. I noticed how perfectly curved his back was. Soft muscles etched into the beautiful feature along with a few scars. I couldn't help but stare at him. He was nice to look at. My eyes drifted a little lower and as if in a trance I started toward his alluring form. Even without the dark lipstick, his lips were still full and inviting. I wanted to feel those lips again.
Nikki rolled over on to his back mumbling something in his sleep. That would make it much easier to touch those lips. I was able to get close enough to him to lightly press my mouth to his, but I stopped. He moaned what sounded like my name in his sleep. I stepped back. Did he know that I was here? Or was he just dreaming? Nikki shuddered a little and gasped lightly. What I assumed might not have been what he was dreaming about, but I decided to wake him up to avoid an awkward situation. The bard's eyes shot open before I could tap him to awaken.
"You're ok." He whispered. His eyes locked with mine. "I was dreaming about when we'd lost you," he answered to my implied question. "All that time that we didn't have you....A piece of me was missing." Such emotion flowed through those words. Here the normally composed rock-star was pouring himself to me. "Serge, I don't want anything to happen to you. You mean too much to us, and....and to me."
Nikki stood up and pulled me into a hug. His embrace was so comforting. Miki had told me the truth. She had been right about him. Where was this abandon she said I had? Briefly I wondered about that as I shyly reached up to press my lips against his. Nikki seemed to have absorbed all my abandon and took advantage of my soft kiss. He sucked on my lower lip urging me to open up to his passionate kiss. I obliged and quite willingly. Good thing I had locked the door when I originally came in for a nap. That would've been quite uncomfortable. I felt one of Nikki's hands curl in my hair and then throw my bandana off to who knows where.
"I like your hair.."he murmured against my mouth.
His mouth covered mine again in a more fiery kiss. Nikki was most experienced at such seduction with his lips. I felt different. More sensitive. I gasped as I felt his lips caressing my neck in soft motions. His head drifted lower until it was resting against the front of my neck pleasing me with succulent kisses. Long fingers started to trail down my body. I could feel my own fingers digging into his shoulders as he lapped at my neck. Those graceful fingers had quickly removed the mythril vest I was wearing so that I hadn't even realized it. Those fingers that worked magic on the guitar were now sending shockwaves of pleasure through me. They were teasing me through my shirt causing me to gasp. His hand was just reaching under the shirt when a knock came to the door. Nikki sighed in slight annoyance but let me go.
"Some other time for that eh?" He asked while flopping down on the bed. I nodded in response. "Rockin'!"
I myself was tired so I flopped down on the bed. Moments later another knock came, but was answered with a 'he's sleeping.' I was grateful to Nikki for that.
A/N: Okay that's chapter II. It's still pretty mild, but it will get progressively more citrusy. Thanks for taking time to read and review.
Britt britt- hey thanks! I try to make my fiction evoke emotions. I hope you'll continue to read my stuff.
my first person narration on this is going okay. Anyway this is a
Nikki/Serge fic with hints at other pairings. If this is not your thing then please do yourself and us a favor and turn back now. If you're curious well you're most likely not a cat so I doubt it will kill you. (it's not like my other stuff yet so there isn't much citrus yet but probably will be
later) Anyway Enjoy. These characters are merely being used for my entertainment purposes and were not created nor do they belong to me. They
are property of Squaresoft for all eternity.
The Silent Protagonist
Part II
Abandon
I hadn't realized that Nikki had put me to bed. I must've fallen asleep sometime after that searing kiss. I awoke the next morning to find Kid standing over me shaking me awake. I always did have a problem with sleeping in. Blearily I scanned the room for my other companions everyone was awake or gone. My eyes lingered on Nikki's untouched bed. The cerulean material was left without a wrinkle or imprint left in it. I wondered if Nikki was even sleeping at all. He always was stoic with his emotions aside from his music. I suppose he never wanted anybody to pry into his business or he didn't want to involve others in his problems. Miki seemed to be the only person he told his problems. As of late I noticed her studying me a great deal. I wondered if it had anything to do with the bard. Nikki seemed to be offset though. He seemed, though he tried to hide it, bothered by something. I hope that my quest wasn't what was hurting him so. I couldn't admit it to myself, but I needed him, I'd grown quite attached to the extravagant mannerisms he had. They helped me to cope; also his elemental magic was quite admirable.
I walked with Kid out of our sleeping quarters to find the rest of my allies mingling on the deck. All of them except Nikki. He was over in a corner diddling about on his guitar while Miki was dancing, or making up a new dance. The two seemed to be in conversation while doing their tasks. I watched them for a moment. If I listened hard enough I could hear the soft chords flowing from the bard's guitar. The notes were similar to the song of Marbule that he had been humming the night before. Miki was quietly counting to herself as she made up dance steps to the music. Her feet crossed gracefully as she spun with her hair sweeping behind her. She would've almost rivaled Nikki on the aesthetic feature. She was built somewhat like him.
"Oi Serge, ya need ta decide who yer takin' wit ya." Kid's accent roused me from my thoughts.
She was right. Every moment wasted was more time that fate and the time devourer had to control everyone. I looked at everyone in the group and decided that since this wasn't a big quest, but more of a side quest I'd take Miki with me instead of Kid. I wasn't in the mood for hearing profanity today and besides I wanted to ask Miki what was wrong with Nikki. I also decided on taking Glenn since Nikki who I would've normally taken hadn't slept. Glenn walked away from where he'd been standing with Norris, Karsh, and Riddel. Glenn and Norris seemed to be a little cozier than anyone else. After I chose my allies we departed from the Invincible. I wanted to ask Miki right then about Nikki but my better judgment told me otherwise. Miki seemed to be watching me again. She had a slightly worried pout on her lips.
"You know Serge, you look like you are worried about something." She finally spoke up. Everyone seemed to think that. I wonder why? "We think that when you get back from this little side quest that we should give you a little celebration, just so you can relax." She cast Glenn a look that said 'agree with me or else.'
"I honestly think she's right. Everyone is worried about you. You don't sleep much and when you do you always toss and turn and then wake up from nightmares. You can't keep on like that." I could tell that Glenn was trying extra hard not to slip into his accent probably so I would take him seriously.
I cast a look at both of them, and then nodded quietly. Miki and Glenn both knew that I was not a talkative person. I wanted to get this little quest over with as soon as possible. The bits of rainbow shell were needed to make some powerful weapons that would be helpful in the battles to come. I, however just wanted the mission to be done quickly so I could ask my questions about Nikki. I was worried about him, worried about as much as he seemed to fuss about me.
After we finally found a shard of rainbow shell it was already starting to fade into evening. I decided that we should stop and camp out for the time being. Not because of the monsters, I believe I could very easily shut them down, but because I think we were all feeling kind of weary. I know I was. Glenn shuffled about and removed some of his armor before disappearing into the woods to take care of some business. I seized that opportunity, or so I thought. Miki spoke first.
"You know it's really hard on me. I feel good and so happy when we're performing, but then I'm sad afterwards. I know that he doesn't really feel that way for me." She sighed and started to wipe the remnants of her make- up off. "It's hard seeing the one you care for love some one else who doesn't notice." She gave me a look. "Serge, does it bother you that Nikki harbors feelings for you? He's been very good about hiding them until recently. Me and him may not be from the same world, but I can still read him like my Nikki."
My eyes widened slightly. I had thought that Nikki had feelings for me, but then again I had doubted that and attributed it to his extravagance. Miki took my expression as shock and almost embarrassment from what I could tell. I quickly shook my head. The idea of Nikki liking me struck me as odd, but definitely didn't bother me. The very idea in itself was strange. I didn't see what anyone could want in me. I was silent and average sized, not outgoing like Kid, not beautiful like Nikki and Miki, not extremely talented like Glenn and Karsh, and not kind to a fault like Norris and Riddel. There was nothing that deserved attention.
"Despite what you may think Serge, everybody notices you. You have a kind heart, and even though you may seem cold or stoic, that is what attracts so many people to you. You have charisma, a natural charisma caused by your abandon. You act without abandon." Miki looked me in the eye. "Serge do you know how attractive you are? Most people are naturally attracted to your appearance." Miki seemed hurt by my obliviousness. "Goodnight.." She drew off before I had the chance to question her.
We arrived on the S.S. Invincible sometime that next afternoon. Needless to say I was on pins and needles about Nikki. I figured that I needed to sort out what I felt for him before it escalated into something more than passionate kissing. I stumbled at my thoughts. Was I actually thinking about him in that way? I needed to be alone for a bit. Alone and away from him. Nikki was nowhere to be found on deck so I assumed he was swimming, or in the crow's nest. The bunks below deck were now beginning to sound very enticing as paddling the boat all the way back had tired me out. I flopped down on the bed unaware that anyone was in the room. After a bit I noticed soft rhythmic breathing. Turning to the side I noticed the finely fashioned body of the bard laying on his stomach eyes closed in blissful sleep as his mouth was slightly parted in a small pout. All of his armor was gone leaving him clad in only the two-toned pants. I noticed how perfectly curved his back was. Soft muscles etched into the beautiful feature along with a few scars. I couldn't help but stare at him. He was nice to look at. My eyes drifted a little lower and as if in a trance I started toward his alluring form. Even without the dark lipstick, his lips were still full and inviting. I wanted to feel those lips again.
Nikki rolled over on to his back mumbling something in his sleep. That would make it much easier to touch those lips. I was able to get close enough to him to lightly press my mouth to his, but I stopped. He moaned what sounded like my name in his sleep. I stepped back. Did he know that I was here? Or was he just dreaming? Nikki shuddered a little and gasped lightly. What I assumed might not have been what he was dreaming about, but I decided to wake him up to avoid an awkward situation. The bard's eyes shot open before I could tap him to awaken.
"You're ok." He whispered. His eyes locked with mine. "I was dreaming about when we'd lost you," he answered to my implied question. "All that time that we didn't have you....A piece of me was missing." Such emotion flowed through those words. Here the normally composed rock-star was pouring himself to me. "Serge, I don't want anything to happen to you. You mean too much to us, and....and to me."
Nikki stood up and pulled me into a hug. His embrace was so comforting. Miki had told me the truth. She had been right about him. Where was this abandon she said I had? Briefly I wondered about that as I shyly reached up to press my lips against his. Nikki seemed to have absorbed all my abandon and took advantage of my soft kiss. He sucked on my lower lip urging me to open up to his passionate kiss. I obliged and quite willingly. Good thing I had locked the door when I originally came in for a nap. That would've been quite uncomfortable. I felt one of Nikki's hands curl in my hair and then throw my bandana off to who knows where.
"I like your hair.."he murmured against my mouth.
His mouth covered mine again in a more fiery kiss. Nikki was most experienced at such seduction with his lips. I felt different. More sensitive. I gasped as I felt his lips caressing my neck in soft motions. His head drifted lower until it was resting against the front of my neck pleasing me with succulent kisses. Long fingers started to trail down my body. I could feel my own fingers digging into his shoulders as he lapped at my neck. Those graceful fingers had quickly removed the mythril vest I was wearing so that I hadn't even realized it. Those fingers that worked magic on the guitar were now sending shockwaves of pleasure through me. They were teasing me through my shirt causing me to gasp. His hand was just reaching under the shirt when a knock came to the door. Nikki sighed in slight annoyance but let me go.
"Some other time for that eh?" He asked while flopping down on the bed. I nodded in response. "Rockin'!"
I myself was tired so I flopped down on the bed. Moments later another knock came, but was answered with a 'he's sleeping.' I was grateful to Nikki for that.
A/N: Okay that's chapter II. It's still pretty mild, but it will get progressively more citrusy. Thanks for taking time to read and review.
Britt britt- hey thanks! I try to make my fiction evoke emotions. I hope you'll continue to read my stuff.