Title: Ribbons and Wings
Characters: Setsuna and Konoka
Rating: K+ at the most
This was written for the LJ community 1sentence. You pick a set of 50 themes and write one sentence for each theme. Not all of these are connected, most are quite random and have no real order. Hopefully you enjoy these:)
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#01 – Ring
Setsuna's face flamed as Konoka pulled her close, the sound of laughter ringing through the air; slowly she relaxed, even offering a shy smile to her long-time friend.
#02 – Hero
Konoka never has any reason to feel afraid; she has absolute faith in Setsuna's abilities to keep her from harm.
#03 – Memory
Though Konoka has long since forgiven her, Setsuna would never forget that she was still weak; she was determined to never fail again - the memory of Kyoto still fresh in her mind after all these months.
#4 – Box
Konoka studied the small box critically, fingers running lightly over the ribbon as she wondered if Setsuna still enjoyed the Kyoto delicacy.
#5 – Run
Setsuna could easily outrun Konoka, but she could never bring herself to test that fact when she was faced with that blinding smile.
#6 – Hurricane
The moment she saw Setsuna in the classroom, her mind was a whirlwind of emotion; the one thought that stayed foremost in her mind was that she had been given a second chance.
#7 – Wings
Konoka never spoke the words, but Setsuna could sense that she longed to see the wings once more; Setsuna only wished she had the courage to show them.
#8 – Cold
Setsuna denied that she was sick, but she barely had the energy to wave off Konoka's offer before passing out from sheer exhaustion; Konoka only sighed and covered her with a blanket, gently brushing back her bangs and wishing her friend was not so stubborn.
#9 – Red
Setsuna fought the urge to blush as the red ribbon was gently tied in her hair by Konoka's skillful hands.
#10 – Drink
After watching Konoka down more coffee than she thought humanly possible, Setsuna swore she would never let her near anything with caffeine ever again.
#11 – Midnight
It was almost midnight when Setsuna finally relented; Konoka yawned, telling her that everything was fine and nothing would go wrong if she let herself fall asleep.
#12 – Temptation
Konoka steeled herself against the urge to run and tackle Setsuna in a hug.
#13 – View
Leaning against the railing, Konoka took in the familiar sight of the places she had spent her childhood; Setsuna's steady presence next to her made her smile.
#14 – Music
Setsuna hated to sing, claiming her voice was not suited for it; Konoka firmly disagreed.
#15 – Silk
Though she hated the marriage meetings, Konoka adored the intricate silk kimono she wore for the events – Setsuna's reaction upon seeing her only added to the fun.
#16 – Cover
Asuna laughed as she carefully placed the blanket around Konoka; Setsuna only sighed, knowing it was useless to free her hand from Konoka's grip.
#17 – Promise
As Evangeline watched Konoka fluster Setsuna into agreeing to a pactio, she tried to curb the urge to gag from the cuteness; she almost admired the other girl until she saw the way Setsuna gave in to Konoka's puppy-eyed gaze.
#18 – Dream
Konoka sometimes wondered if the time she spent with Setsuna was all a dream – it seemed too good to be true.
#19 – Candle
Setsuna just stared in shock as Konoka placed a cake covered in multicolored candles before her, telling her to make a wish.
#20 – Talent
Watching Setsuna teach Asuna the basics of swordsmanship never failed to amaze Konoka; the two were each skilled with their respective weapons, the moves fluid and graceful from months of training.
#21 – Silence
The sound of laughter broke the silence, causing Konoka to smile in triumph.
#22 – Journey
The trip to Mahora Academy had been worth the hassle after Konoka approached her with a hopeful smile; though she tried to hide it, Setsuna was just as happy to see her after so long.
#23 – Fire
Frowning, Konoka lowered the flame of the stovetop, concentrating with all her might on making the meal perfect; it had been far too long since Setsuna had eaten a proper meal.
#24 – Strength
Many people underestimated her strength because of her slight build, but Setsuna never once let her guard down when Konoka was nearby.
#25 – Mask
Konoka tried to school her features into a mask of seriousness as she studied the other girl, but ended up giggling as Setsuna began to fidget under her scrutiny.
#26 – Ice
Setsuna glided along the ice, easily losing herself in the fluid movements; Konoka held on tightly to her hand, enjoying the smile that played along Setsuna's features.
#27 – Fall
Konoka ran through the falling sakura blossoms, urging a hesitant Setsuna to join her.
#28 – Forgotten
There was a time when she wished to forget the moment she first laid eyes on Konoka, but the gentle smile and sparkling eyes would forever be etched in her memory.
#29 – Dance
Asuna and Konoka were determined to teach Setsuna to dance despite her resistance.
#30 – Body
She was so focused on the slight movements of Asuna's wrist when she parried each strike that Setsuna was not prepared for the question concerning her relationship with Konoka; taken off guard, Setsuna barely caught herself before blushing uncontrollably.
#31 – Sacred
Konoka listened attentively as Setsuna described her time learning the Shinmei Ryu teachings, smiling as Setsuna's eyes lit up whenever she described everything with such wonderful detail.
#32 – Farewells
It pained her to leave without saying goodbye, but Setsuna knew that a clean break would be easier for both of them.
#33 – World
Leaving Kyoto had opened up a whole new world to Konoka, but she was never happier than when she was in the presence of Setsuna.
#34 – Formal
Konoka had had enough of hearing the formal title, seizing the nodachi, she refused to return it until Setsuna's voice softened, her accent thickening as she murmured 'Kono-chan.'
#35 – Fever
Setsuna fumbled with the rag as she gently placed it across Konoka's feverish skin; biting her lip, she anxiously waited for Asuna to return with the medicine.
#36 – Laugh
Konoka treasured the rare moments when Setsuna allowed herself to laugh, to her ears it was the most beautiful sound in the world.
#37 – Lies
It was a lie to say she had never wondered what a pactio with Konoka would be like.
#38 – Forever
Konoka was adamant about many things; after Kyoto she had cornered Setsuna saying, "For as long as I live, I'll never let you leave my side again, Secchan."
#39 – Overwhelmed
The feeling of Konoka's arms around her waist caused Setsuna to blush profusely, unsure of how to react.
#40 – Whisper
Left alone in the medical ward, Konoka pulled Setsuna close, whispering, "I'm so glad you're not hurt."
#41 – Wait
Waiting outside the headmaster's office, Setsuna tried to ignore the knowing look Mana sent her way; the blush that stained her cheeks ruined the effect.
#42 – Talk
Konoka was always surprised by how easily Setsuna began to open up to her as the days passed.
#43 – Search
Carefully inspecting the surrounding areas of the academy, Setsuna found nothing out of ordinary; walking towards the dorm rooms, a smile appeared as Konoka rushed to greet her.
#44 – Hope
When Setsuna left, Konoka never gave up hope that they would someday meet again; her father had always told her that if she believed in something enough it would come to pass.
#45 – Eclipse
Setsuna watched as the events of each battle began to eclipse the last; glancing at Konoka, she offered a steady smile, hoping to reassure her friend that all would be ok in the end.
#46 – Gravity
Setsuna was always there to catch her whenever she fell.
#47 – Highway
Setsuna was not fond of the bustling city areas, preferring to spend her time with Konoka in quieter places.
#48 – Unknown
The blindfold obscured her sight, but her other senses were heightened as Konoka gently guided her along the pathway.
#49 – Lock
As their eyes met, Setsuna winked, shocking Konoka with the playful action.
#50 – Breathe
Breathing became difficult as Setsuna watched Konoka's eyes light up while she lightly traced the edge of one wing.