Hey guys and gals, I'm Backkk...Sorry about taking so, so, so very long to update. I was away teaching in England for a while and then away in the States before coming back to home to Bermuda. So thats my escuse for the lack of story, sorry and i try to keep the stuff coming. Shout out time...
Lecheecopae: Wow, i gues you liked it. Well, maybe the conclusion to the date and the set ups for next fights will tide you over for a while. As for Pejime. (Lin glances over and seesPejime encased in stone, with Seraph and Sorcha other wise engaged and Lycurgus immating a pur while he gets his ears stratched.) I think he'll be good for a while.
iamhollwood: Who in the resturant? you'll find out. Rahne's past? Most definately; infact it is a reason she hates Kale when she hears abotu his past, but understands as well. I'm glad some people like. Kale has a lot of flaws so he tries to play his strengths, but even then he screws up. nice chapter yourself.
Nicko: Don't worry, Toddles will be back in this chapter. I plan to.
Pauloj1983: You just can't wait to see the reaction of the Brotherhood can you? Don't panic, it's coming soon; i haven't forgetten it. As for him hittign on Wanda as a real thign or not, he's reasons are interesting for why he does it. Magneto knows but thats later.
All the readers who don't review: Thnak you for even taking a glance at this questioable piece of work. It's nice to know that it's read.
Now, on with the chapter i say...if you want.
The Date of Thistles and Clovers: Part II
Kale and Rahne slowly walked out of the theatre, hands clasped tightly together and Rahne resting on Kale's shoulder while he merely took in her scent. They had tried to watch the two movies, but they had been other wise engaged in other activities. Kale still felt his Dragon Flame burning in his veins and Rahne was still heated from the last kiss they had.
The Underworld movie was definitely one Kale would get on DVD and the Reign of Fire was wicked beyond belief, the dragons design absolutely wicked. But, regardless of how much they tried to just sit and watch the movies; Kale would take Rahne's hand, she would lean on his shoulder, he would gaze at her, she would gaze back and next thing they knew they were back together to try and play tongue tennis.
Kale smiled as a cool September breeze washed across his face and through his hair; it had been a very long time since felt so free and it was felt absolutely perfect to be sharing it with Rahne. Kale turned and gazed at her, the red head snuggling close to him so to shield herself from the wind.
Kale could tell from numerous of his senses, including the Dragon Flame that something had happened to Rahne before she came to the Xavier Institute and it haunted her to this day. Kale knew that she, like him, had to do something's that she had no choice in the option of.
He had heard the she really didn't open that easily, even though she acted so carefree and had an amazing control over her powers, something had forced her to get such control. The Dragon Flame and Kimaguare combined could tell him what was plaguing her, but Kale refused to use it on her; he wouldn't jeopardize his relationship with her.
Releasing her hand, Kale let his jacket slide of his arms and placed it around her shoulders; Rahne blushed as the draconic mutant placed his over his shoulders and take her other hand. She had been warned to not to go too fast with Kale, but it felt like that the speed they were going was just perfect.
She knew that he loved her more that he could ever hope to express, it showed his exotic eyes. It was also a scent that rolled out of him, a scent that was intoxicating her beyond any belief now that his jacket was on her. In a strange way, it only really took his scent to make her excited and send shivers of pleasure down her spine.
Low, haunting melodies slowly drifted through the air as Kale and Rahne made their way on the sidewalk, the dragon almost following the music as it was played. Rahne recognized the instrument the moment her heightened hearing caught the sounds; a violin, played by someone well practiced or exceptionally skilled in Rahne's opinion since she grew up listening to the instrument.
Rahne stole a glance at her boyfriend, the built Irish teen who had shifted his gaze upwards for a moment to gaze upon the star and the everlasting small smile was on his face. Rahne gently hugged herself and she looked back on the last few hours, the night having been a dream so far; the diner had been exquisite and surprisingly insightful to each other and the movies had been done right wicked.
Rahne blushed, remembering that near the end of Underworld and most of the way through Reign of Fire she and Kale had been otherwise involved in other activities. Rahne reached out and subtly took Kale's hand and gave a squeeze, pulling herself closer as the draconic mutant turned his gaze from the heavens to her.
Kale hadn't bothered to hide red colored eyes and most people didn't notice, but Rahne saw in those wildfire eyes a level of love and passion it left her breathless at the sight. Rahne silently thanked her wolf half for giving her an unnatural and startling desire for Kale.
"Like the music so far, love?" Kale soft voice drifted suddenly in her ears.
"What?" Rahne squeaked, broken from her thoughts.
Kale gave a small laugh and kissed her on the forehead, to which she gave a kiss to lips in return. They stood for a moment, locked in the kiss until they broke away slowly.
"I was wondering if you liked the music being played, but I guess you do." Kale said with a chuckle.
Rahne smiled and shifted her arms in his slightly larger jacket, her hand peeking out of the cuffs. Letting his hand go, Rahne wrapped her arms around his chest so she could get more of his scent and the heat he seemed to radiate. Kale let her settle before he wrapped his arm around Rahne's shoulders and rest his cheek on her head, his breathing deepening as he took in her scent.
"Kale, this has been one of the best night I've ever' had." Rahne said softly, snuggling against his chest.
"I try my best." Kale's voice murmured from her hair. "At lest, what counts as my best."
"Thank ye, for this perfect night." Rahne sighed, the warmth of his body drawing her closer.
"It isn't over yet. I've got one more surprise." Kale said, lifting his head so Rahne could look at him and nodded over her head at her puzzled expression. "Take a gander."
Rahne looked at Kale in confusion and slowly turned around, her eyes widening at the sight. They had stopped in front of Bayville Park and perched on the back of a bench, playing a violin while staring at the animalistic couple with a mischievous smile, was Todd.
The only light was that of a lamppost above him, which gave him a very ethereal appearance to him. Kale knits his brows in confusion when he smells candles and sees them littered all over the park. Rahne watches as Todd nod to some and suddenly sparks are everywhere.
The sparks become tear drops on the candles light up and the two animal mutants notice that their in a Celtic design, with intertwining circles and loops. Rahne looks back at Todd; the red light from the candles plus from the white light of the lamppost, make him look caught between heaven and hell.
Rahne scans the area and smiles when she catches the same smell she caught in the restaurant. Turning her head around, she watched as a smallish figure walks out with a smile.
"Amara, yer the one tha followed us in the restaurant!" Rahne said, grinning at her friend.
"Maybe." Amara said with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. "Kale knew I was there."
"Really?" Rahne swiveled her head to Kale. "Why didn't say anything?"
"I knew she was there with Todd. And she seemed to be enjoying herself so much." Kale said with a deadly smile.
Amara blushes and Rahne giggles as the three mutants walked to the bench Todd was playing at. The amphibious mutant ended his song on a long note as Kale and Rahne stood there listening and Amara sat next to him.
"That's was beautiful, laddie." Rahne said, giving the boy a hug. "You should come up to Scotland sometime, ye'll like the tunes ye'll hear'"
"Excellent as always, Bro." Kale gave Todd a hug once Rahne stepped aside before returning his arm around Rahne
"Thanks guys. Now, tell that the pair of you are a damn couple already!" Todd said in mock seriousness, pointing his violin bow at the two.
Kale's face burned as red fire bloomed on his cheeks and Rahne nervously bit her lip, glancing at each other before raising their interlinked hands and giving a small nod. Amara gave a squeal of delight and flung her arms around her friends neck, hugging them a little too tightly.
"Oh my god, you guys, I'm so happy for you. You guys are absolutely made for each other." Amara bubbled over, not seeing the two gasping. "This is the best that happened in months."
"Mara'…I need…a wee bit of…air." Rahne managed to breath.
"My…lungs…need…oxygen." Kale squeaked.
"Oh my gosh, I'm sorry." Amara said, releasing her friends.
Kale shook his head and signaled he was okay while Rahne just enjoyed breathing; Todd laughed for a few minutes before play a light and enjoyable tune. Kale cast a glance at Todd and smiled before turning to Rahne and offering his hand to her with a simple bow.
"Will the lady honor me with this dance?" Kale asked, trying to sound chivalrous.
"I'd love ta." Rahne said, Taking his hand but not moving. "But on one condition."
Kale raised an eyebrow and put his free hand on his hips while letting a smile cover his face, waiting for his lycanthropic girlfriend to continue. Rahne stifled her giggles at the sight of him, his stance something that Jubilee would do.
"I really wan' ta hear ye sing?" Rahne pleaded, giving Kale the best puppy eyes she could. "Pleeeaase?"
Kale sighed in defeat but his smile spread and Todd roared with Amara in laughter, not noticing that Kale had plucked the violin from his hands. Kale let his dragon claws come out and plucked at the strings, listening to the well tuned instrument.
Todd twirled the bow before he hand it to Kale and the Jersey teen listened to his Irish brother test the strings. Kale had his eyes closed as he played each note, his hand moving with the fluidity of water.
"Okay, I just heard this song today from Kitty and I'm no sure if the lyrics are right, but it seems like an appropriate song for now." Kale said.
Rahne smile widely and sat down next to Todd and the three leaned back as Kale began the intro music. The bow didn't even seem to touch the string as Kale let the music from his hands and the song sang as though it had a soul of its own. Suddenly, Amara and Rahne felt as though they were at a concert and then, Kale's voice began to sing.
"When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me."
Kale's voice was able to hit the hard low notes, but he was also able to lift his vocals to reach the higher octaves. Kale didn't look at them as he sang because his eyes were closed and since he was singing, his sense were focused on the song he was singing. He didn't even notice the other couples and families coming into the park.
"You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be."
Kale cracked his eyes open and smiled when he saw the awestruck face of the girls and Todd mouthing "showoff; Kale gave a half hearted shrug. What the four mutants didn't notice was all the people gathering around them. The violin rose in tone as Kale repeated the chorus.
"You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be."
A low murmur caught Kale's ears, but ignored it and continued playing the violin were the other instruments in the song should be. Opening his eyes, Kale saw a few people behind his friends and brother but let them stay; if they wanted to listen might as well let them.
"There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity."
Rahne looked around and saw all the people listening to Kale, her heart warming at the sights; couples and sweethearts holding each other tenderly while listening, parents and children holding onto each other as Kale sang, the young married and old married letting the song wash over them.
Todd smiled at the sight; yes, Kale had been a ruthless and merciless killer and had done things that he refused to forgive himself for, but what he didn't know he could do was unite people and show them kindness, love, passion and gentleness. Todd wrapped an arm around the two girls and after a look of different feelings, they leaned against him.
"You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be."
Kale really didn't want to sing the rest of the song and decide to repeat the last line twice. It wouldn't be the same song, but would really give a damn about it so much?
"You raise me up: To more than I can be.
You raise me up: To more than I can be."
As his voice trailed off, Kale let the music trail off with it and silence hung in the air for a few minutes. This allowed Kale's super hearing to pinpoint just how many people were listening; opening his eyes wide, Kale looked around at the small group of people and was thunderstruck when they started clapping.
Rahne grinned at Kale's expression when he looked at her and shrugged. Rahne just stood up and walk over to Kale, wrapping her arms around his head as she kisses him. Kale returns the kiss and the clapping is joined by some cheering, the heat from Rahne's cheeks nearly matching his. Breaking the kiss, Kale looked at her and cast a glance at his brother and Amara, who were among the cheering.
"Come on, love." Kale said, his heart experiencing an emotional overload and the tears and rapturous feeling of immense happiness wash over Rahne's heightened senses, filling her with the happiness he felt. "Lets go home."
As Kale, Rahne, Todd and Amara made their way to the exit of the park, a shadowed figure walked out from a tree and watched Kale as he laughed with Rahne in his arms. She had been watching him for the past four days now, along with Corporal Toad, waiting for the right moment to strike.
A breeze blew past the trees over her head and pushed back the branches so the moonlight shone on her for a moment. The lunar light illuminated her, making her look a statue.
Shoulder short green hair waved in the air with the wind, her eye sliding slight shut over her serpent eyes. Long black slits with green irises slowly track Kale, pale lips twitching into a frown. Flushed cheeks and a strong jaw definition, the woman's face hinted at a eastern descent, even possibly Asian.
Her body is long and lightly tones, but her clothes hid that. Long black pants hung from her waist and slipper like shoes covered her feet. Long sleeves draped down her arms and over the shirt was a sleeveless, hooded sweatshirt. Her long, feminine fingers curled into tight fists and her knuckles crack.
Rolling her shoulders, the woman does even glance as a snake head pokes out from her collar and loops down her back before coming up on her other shoulder. Slowly two lumps appear in her sleeves and slink for until two more snakes are out, wrapping up to her elbows to watch Kale.
"Shhhh, my sisters; we will have our chance to take Mr. Nority and his brother." Serpentina said her soft voice entrance like a cobra to mouse. "We will kill him soon enough."
Kale slowly drove the car back through the dead and darkened streets of Bayville, his headlight off due to his heightened sight. Rahne and Amara were in the back, dozing lightly, while Todd was sitting next to Kale.
"Hey bro: thanks…for doing what you did tonight." Kale said softly.
"Hey man, you're my brother; it's the least I could after all the stuff you've done for me." Todd replied, raising a closed fist which Kale touched with his own fist.
They were silent as they drove, something itching at Kale's mind as he drove. Glancing at Todd, Kale knew that something had happened at the Brotherhood Boarding house. Sighing, Kale rubbed his face as he stopped at a red light.
"What happened?" Kale asked, no bothering to look at Todd. "With the Brotherhood when you got back last night?"
Todd leaned back in the chair and let his arms lie around his waist, his chest heaving a sigh as the car started to move again. Subconsciously, his eyes brightened for a moment and then dimmed again.
Slowly, he began to tell Kale about what happened the other night as the scene played over in his mind. He wasn't the only one thinking of it as he spoke though…
Oooooo...tension mounts as Serpentina plots her attack and Todd reveals the reaction. What happens next? I dunno, i'll figure it out when i write it.
Anyhow, you know the drill by, please send all questions, comments, insults, flames, critisism and anythign else you can think of. Remember, your response helps the story.
So theres only one thign left to say; Peace out, my writing brother and sister, until we cross pathes again.
-Lin