I'm Back.
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Ami awoke once more this time to see the light had faded outside but that the room she was in had been adequately illuminated with subdued lighting.
Raising herself off of the bed she looked around the room for her rescuer frowning slightly when she realised he was not there, even though she had already known instinctively.
Walking across the room, she opened the door and peered outside into the castle. It hadn't changed either.
Tapestries and paintings still adorned the walls and marble statues were placed in wall nooks both upstairs and downstairs.
Passing one tall bust she smiled as she drew her fingers over its broken nose as she recalled how that had happened.
She had not been more than 13 when she had stumbled across the castle and had entered, not realising her actions were being followed by multiple pairs of eyes. She had only realised later that if he had not wanted her here there was no way she could have found his home.
Entering into the dark castle back then she had made her way across the hallway up the stairs to admire the statues when she had heard a noise behind her and turning quickly had inadvertently bumped into this one causing it to fall.
It was the first time she had met him face to face but not the first time she had felt the warmth of his kindness.
This first meeting turned into a number where Ami found a true friend, protector and advisor but as quickly as it had started it had been ripped away from her.
Frowning now she moved her hand away from the bust as she recalled the long years she had spent away from him and once again sighed, its sound so forlorn it echoed off the walls making her realise how alone she was once again.
'No I'm not alone. Not anymore, not ever again,' she said to herself hugging her arms around her waist as she calmly walked up another flight of stairs, her feet echoing down the deep hallways and back up.
Making the turn she avoided the walkway, which would take her into the deep recesses of the mansion, a place which had been forbidden to her during her childhood and one where she did not want to discover as yet.
No, she had another mission in mind.
Walking up to the centre of the landing she faced the lit candelabra and pulled down on the centre candle a secret smile gracing her face as she heard a soft whisper and felt a rush of cool air hit her face. Putting her hand on the wall she gave a slight push and quickly slipped through the opening.
Focusing her mind was she walked into the darkness, she smiled as the room suddenly lit up and foliage and flowers started to form around her. Mists of green and blue started at her feet spreading outwards forming into a scene grass, flowers and water. Soon the cascading flow of water could be heard and as she stepped deeper into the room water lapped at her feet and her face was kissed by the sweet mist of water vapour stretching from a small waterfall.
Sitting on a mound of grass she smiled as she remembered when Kunzite had first introduced her to this room and had taught her the tricks in making her imagination come alive right in front of her eyes.
This room had kept her sanity when loneliness overcame an only child.
He had kept her sanity.
Sighing she knew one more addition would make this moment ideal but she could not conjure him from her imagination. She would not. But, as a small grin graced her face, that did not mean she could not conjure another playmate.
Her grin grew wider as she focused and watched him materialise before her.
Entering into the castle, Kunzite was still contemplating at what Raye had told him. Knowing however that she meant no harm but wanted to also protect Ami. This he could not fault but as he knew this he also knew he could never lose her again and would never send her out of his sight and his protection.
He shook his head. She was his mate, his life, the very reason for his being and he was never letting her go again. Once had nearly killed him.
Reaching out his mind to hers he smiled when he found her in what she had termed the 'Dream Room' in her teen years. He had often located her in that spot when she was visiting and had gone missing from the forest.
Reaching a little deeper he stopped and started to frown when his mind picked up her thoughts of her latest apparition.
'Strong body...silky black hair... liquid brown eyes'. What else she was thinking was lost as his beast took hold of him his hands forming into claws at the thought that she was imagining another man with her in his own home.
Rushing up the stairs and storming into the room, he barely noticed the mist and foliage surrounding him as he sought her out past the dense vegetation coming to a quick halt when he heard her lilting laugh as he saw her sitting next to a small pool like some medieval queen, her playmate resting his head in her lap as she stroked his hair lovingly gazing up at her with adoring eyes.
"Ami" he growled watching her jump guiltily as she turned to him "What is going on here?"
I know it's been ridiculously long since I have updated any of my stories but I'm back and I want to apologise to all those who have been waiting and thank those who wrote to ask for more.
Please review if you have any comments good or bad they are welcomed.
And to the reviewers who point out that Ami is supposed to be partnered with Zoicite, not always following set out guidelines is what I prefer. And plus I've always thought why give Ami the guy who looks so much like a girl? She deserves someone way sexier.
And to those reading Midnight Mercury the last chapter is almost done.