(A/N: legal mumbo jumbo; I don't own soul calibur, Namco does…which makes me sad TT :weeps: )
Chapter 9: He knew it…
Ivy and Voldo arrived at the home of Yoshimitsu.
"I knew it! I knew it!" the samurai laughed.
"Knew what?" Ivy asked.
"That your journey was not going to be in vain! So," he became serious, "Tell me all the details."
Ivy and Voldo smacked Yoshimitsu.
"I rest my case, my apologies," the mechanical samurai said, "But like with any union, you are going to have to face the masses. Are you sure that you are ready for that?"
Voldo thought long and hard about it, "Yes," he said firmly.
Yoshimitsu smiled, "Then go for it!" he stood. "Allow me to be a counselor in anyway shape or form."
Ivy laughed, "You're overseeing our relationship, now?"
"No, merely being a muse, a helpful guide," Yoshimitsu grinned. And they chatted for several hours.
"It's getting late," Ivy said, "We should be going."
They said goodbye to the mechanical samurai and heading back home.
"It's going to be a tough road ahead, my friends. Be strong," Yoshimitsu muttered…
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Voldo and Ivy walked for several miles until they reached the Valentine Mansion.
"This mansion is so peaceful," Voldo said.
"It is, when you don't have anyone around, it can become quite lonely," Ivy replied turning on the hearth, Ivy shivered, "When did it become so cold?"
Voldo sat down next to her and held her close to his body.
"I have a question," Ivy said, "Why did Vercci remove his blessing?"
An electric shock went through Voldo, "Because I…I said that my life had been barren for so long."
Ivy shook her head, "A stupid reason," she snorted.
"On my part or his?" Voldo asked.
"On Vercci's."
Voldo couldn't think anymore. He was too, tired. He tried to keep his eyes open, but ultimately, he fell asleep on Ivy's shoulder.
Ivy looked down on him. He looked so peaceful when he slept. But didn't everybody. Sleep is when your body is at a state of peace…for some.
(a/n: wink, wink…nudge, nudge ::gets maimed:: more coming up next…)