Note(s): thinking of breaking away from Margo and her triangle for a moment. After reading the latest issue of The Eternals, another thought came into my head. And listening to a song, that Kat sang when she and Ikaris's relationship almost collapsed. Though, will probably only be a small part before going back to Margo and her "men." And none of these properties belong to me (that already exist). And got grammar check for something, but the correction doesn't fit what is being said, so left it alone. And while the end isn't really a memory, the only way to differentiae the conversation I used bold in the italics
His back is faced away from her. His shirt lying next to him on the bed. As she crawls to him, before laying her body against his; situating her chin on his shoulder. "Clearly, you don't wish to talk about it. And that is okay. But I am here nonetheless. And I am not going anywhere." His head slumps a little as she can tell he is angry and disappointed at himself.
'Clearly, I am going to have to fix this. And go revive the child. But for now.' Using her telekinesis, she turns their music library on. As I Will Always Love You by Taylor Dayne starts, moving to be sitting in his lap, straddling him. Lifting his chin as his gaze locks with her, neither looking away. "You have won my heart and soul with your sweet and sexy ways…You bring me happiness of every day, of every year. And I'll always love you, for all that you are…Who could ask for more?" Cupping his face, in the middle of the song, as he loosely puts his arms around her sides, pulling her closer; so there is barely any space between them. Before she closes it, showing him how much she appreciates and loves him. Their intimacy alternating between slow and needy as the night progresses.
Touching the ground, she stares at the building in front of her. 'You have done this before. You can do it again. It is second nature at this point. You love him enough. He is the only reason you are here now, after vowing never to return. They have suffered enough. I refuse to watch his pain any further.' The couple come out, "you have some nerve coming here."
Bowing, "you are right, Mrs. Robson. But I am hoping what I am here to offer with fix that." "And just what is that Lady Ikaris, is it?!" Raising her hand, a light illuminates before it slowing grows; revealing a hovering figure. "To…Toby?!" "I don't blame you for accusing us. You were correct, Mrs. Robson. We should have left well enough alone. But please don't hold it against my husband.
Interfering is what lead to this; however, Ikaris despite his façade, has done nothing but care. And want what is best for humanity. And if he had known his choice would have led to this, he would have never bothered. Leaving you and your son to continue living your lives; so please, while I know you have every right, I really hope you stop blaming him.
My husband blames himself enough. If it meant Toby would still be here, he would have remained dead. And as much as it would hurt me and the children, I would never want him to carry such a burden. We have taken it to our hearts to serve and protect, so to feel and know that we fail; what good are we? And I have seen you and him suffer enough, as a being that concentrates, I am here to restore him to you. But know, something of this magnitude isn't without a price. It will come in time. But Toby will also be rewarded."
The figure moves, "To...Toby?!" "Mom?! Dad?!" "Tobias Robson. Be happy and live your life how you wanted the first time. And know that we will not grace your doorstep once more. You are one of the few to ever get another chance, don't waste it." "Wa…wait? What about Ikaris? Sprite?" "They know nothing of this. And as it should be. Ikaris and Sprite have blamed themselves enough. Ikaris thought he was protecting you. But none of us realized that every time, they are reborn; for every Eternal life, a human's must take it's place.
So, you can take it or leave it?! Live with the knowledge or I could give into Mrs. Robson and wipe your minds; as if we had never met any of you. But know that if you do, it still won't prevent the reward that you will receive eventually." "I will be okay. While I am not happy with what happened, I don't blame Ikaris. Someone that determined to protect another would never have ill intent." His parents remain mute. As she nods, "very well. Thank you, Tobias Robson. Do great things."
"MAMA!" Jaycen is holding an unusual contraption. As Ikaris walks behind him. "My love, where have you been?" "I felt like I needed to think of things." He remains quiet, knowing she will tell him when she is good and ready. Picking up their son, "where are your brothers and sisters?" "They are in the nursery. Hephaestus and Phastos happened upon him; and he was curious of what they had with them, so they gave it to him."
The crowd gathers as dusk begins to meet their horizon. She hovers in the air in all her glory. Moving her hand slightly, tiny diagrams of fire begin moving and morphing. Each telling a story as she narrates for the children's sakes. All mesmerized by the orange, yellow and red. Athena and Azura sitting in Ikaris's lap start clapping. While some of their Greek counterparts are giving the illusion of disinterest and nonchalance.
Laying her hand on top of his, gripping it firmly. "I know it took me a while to get why you had problems with me protecting Toby Robson. But after what happened, I get it even more with your decision to never return to Earth. And help its heroes. I…" Cutting him off, "Ikaris, never blame yourself. What happened wasn't on you. You would never consciously make such a choice. It doesn't matter if you did it still.
Those that know you best, know you aren't as severe and uncaring as you appear. It may never be easy. But it is a price we are willing to pay, otherwise, we would have walked away from these duties forced upon us. But it isn't who we are, we aren't cowards. We never will be. Sure, I may have retracted this from Earth's heroes. But that doesn't mean, I intend desert every living thing that will come to need us still." All the appreciation, love and admiration for her show in his eyes; after her speech and that she will always be there for him, for reassurance.
"That song you had been singing earlier, whatever I did to deserve you. Some parts of it ring true, my Aikaterine. You gave me hope when I needed someone near…You have made my life complete. You're my lucky star. You are the one that I have been searching for…Who could ask for more…And I'll always love you…I need you by my side…Your my lover, my friend…You can count on me forever. And I will always take good care of you…I am so happy that you are mine."
