Chapter 15: The Last Kiss of Gossamer Wings
"I'm so sorry I followed you all the way here to Zinthos, you must think me a very silly girl… but, it's just… I felt something between us… did you?" Lark looked over at Beast Boy, her honey gold locks picked up by a light breeze. They were sitting on a crudely shaped bench behind one of the huts across the village, staring out at the vast sea of marble and flora that stretched out in front of them, another small village was barely visible on the horizon. Beast Boy smiled quietly. How long had it been since he'd smiled? It seemed like forever.
"Yeah, I know what you mean. I felt some sort of connection between us too… it was strange… like I was drawn to you by some invisible force…" he blushed and looked away. Lark smiled serenely. She gazed with undeniable affection towards the boy through her beautiful azure eyes, drawing his look up to meet hers.
"I think… we should start everything over. What do you say? A whole new introduction and everything, like… a fresh slate," she beamed at him, her eyes betraying her electric excitement. Lark was so alive… just like Terra. Beast Boy laughed softly, oh god, how long since he'd laughed?
"Well, ok, I'm Beast Boy and you are…?" he snickered as she stood up and whirled around to face him.
"I am Lark, my immense pleasure to meet you!" she curtsied dramatically and for a little while, Beast Boy forgot about Raven, and all of their problems. Lark was amazing… she was so wonderful, so accepting.
"Indeed? Well 'tis much more a pleasure to me. 'Tis an honor to be graced by your presence," he was now standing as well, his chest puffed out in mock bravado. She giggled.
"You're funny BB," she smiled. Beast Boy looked curiously at her.
"How did you know that was my nickname?" he asked. Lark's eyes flickered briefly.
"Oh, uh, I didn't… it's just… you know Beast Boy, BB, it seemed to go… so I guess… it was a lucky guess?" she coughed nervously. Beast Boy nodded, accepting her excuse without further question. "Hey, you wanna go get something to eat? I know this great place but it's all vegetarian stuff… I don't do meat," she smiled brilliantly at him and Beast Boy's eyes lit with enthusiasm.
"Awesome! I haven't eaten in two days and I'm a hard-core vegetarian myself so what the heck are we waiting for?" he burst out happily. Lark seemed to share his feelings on the topic and grabbed his arm, dragging him through the village to one of the small stands. Beast Boy laughed again. It felt so good to laugh. He watched as Lark began to speak rapidly, ordering food with names Beast Boy was completely unfamiliar with. Beast Boy watched her affectionately. God, she'd already stolen his heart…
They ate their food in relative silence, Beast Boy making small noises of pleasure at the vegetarian delights. He cocked his head to the side when they were finished and looked curiously at Lark.
"You know what, I'm glad we got to talk a little… I really like you. I mean like, I really like you," he blushed and Lark smiled softly.
"I really like you too, BB. You know, maybe we could see each other again some time. Like, to just hang out or something," she flushed a pretty pink and BB nodded.
"Definitely… You know, I don't have to leave just yet… Raven's probably still healing herself anyways, so if you don't have anything to do we could go someplace for a little while," he said hopefully. Honestly, he wasn't sure he wanted to see Raven just yet. A tiny pang of guilt pricked at his heart. He shouldn't be going behind Rae's back like this but… Lark was just so amazing…
"Sure! You wanna see the Philnay Gardens? It's just a couple minutes from this village and it's absolutely beautiful. Sort of the pride and joy of Zinthos… They claim it's really romantic but you now, I've never gone as a couple so I wouldn't be able to tell you if it's true or not…" she suddenly looked very shy, peeping up at him through her blonde locks. Beast Boy hesitated.
"You… wanna make it a date?" he asked. Beast Boy held his breath and watched Lark's facial expressions in earnest. The girl's eyes lit up like sapphires and she jerked to face him completely, her hair flinging like strands of sunlight from out of her face.
"You'd wanna go on a date, with me?" she asked in utter disbelief. Beast Boy nodded and he watched as Lark gave him the most elated smile he'd ever received in his life. "Oh, Beast Boy…" she sighed. Lark pulled him close to her and smiled with dazzling brilliance. "I'd love to go on date with you… gosh… I never thought love at first sight was real but…"
"It is," he murmured and closed the distance between their lips. The kiss was amazing; a passionate whirlwind of emotion and Beast Boy felt himself wrapped up in the sensation of her touch. His eyes closed and savored the taste of her lips enthusiastically. Had he been watching her, he would have seen Lark's eyes flicker open and revert to their natural, sickly yellow. She smirked against his lips and closed her eyes, allowing herself to keep the Terra form. He was hers now…
They pulled apart and Beast Boy gave her a dazed grin. "That was nice…" he mumbled. Lark smiled impishly.
"How about tomorrow you meet me in the Philnay Gardens… one of the shop keepers can tell you how to get there. We can meet as soon as Raven is asleep and I'll be sure to be there by star down to wait for you, ok?" Beast Boy nodded. The girl smiled, satisfied. He'd been so easy to get… Raven should have known better. A thought struck her and she called after Beast Boy who was retreating back to the inn.
"Yes my love?" he asked, his eyes still carrying their glazed look.
"Who is the one person you will always serve?"
"You my sweet," he responded instantly.
"What of Raven?"
"She will never know we met,"
"Indeed but… your feelings for her… what of them?"
"They are nothing compared to you, my goddess," he murmured. Lark smiled, her fangs glittering.
"Go back to the little birdy, Beast Boy, go home to that heart-broken demon, and make sure she never catches on to… us," she simpered silkily. Beast Boy nodded and scampered home at his mistress's command.
I've picked my poison
Picked my knife,
Picked the kiss to take my life.
Do not think I will truly die
For in essence I'm setting me free.
I've picked my poison
Picked my knife,
Yet somehow this seems wrong,
To pick a kiss
When truly I'll miss
Her undying love the most.
Author's Note: my, my, what have I done? It seems Raven just isn't having a good week… ah, well, have no fear our favorite little siren will get her butt kicked soon enough and please don't think Raven's got any inclination to let her off easy. Evil laugh. I just love conflict though. I hope to receive your reviews and please keep an eye out for chapter 16: Deadly Deception as it will pop of very soon. BTW the poem is about BB considering his decision to pick Lark and regret foreshadows of upcoming chapters… so no I'm not suicidal. Terribly sorry this took so long, I shall be much swifter in the future. Oh, and this is not the end of the story... just the end of the Gossamer Wings segment, lol. Please review...
