Authors Notes:

Hey, everyone here's the next installment of my Timeline Series; the long a waited for next chapter of Valentine's Day Gift. I'm actually jumping a year, so this will technically be there, third Valentine's Day together. (They're going to be 12 in this coming year)

Warning:This one starts with a bit of anguish so please be warned those that are a bit sensitive to that type of story, but don't worry it won't end that way.

Beta Read: This chapter has been Beta Read and re-posted.

Disclaimer: I do not own Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha nor do I make money from my stories. They are for entertainment purposes only in accordance with Fair Use.

Now without further ado I present to you the next chapter in my Timeline Series, Valentine's Day Gift chapter 2. Happy Valentine's Day everyone. I hope you enjoy the read.

ZR };-

Valentine's Day Gift

By

Zona Rose

Chapter 2

Nanoha's POV

Today is Valentine's Day and I wanted to spend it with my most precious person, my beloved Fate, but so far, I've only been spending it with the ocean waves and the seagulls that fly overhead. I got up early this morning, so there won't be a chance of me missing her at our promised destination our bridge.

She had to go on a mission but she was supposed to be back before Valentine's Day. We had made a promise that when she got back would meet early on Valentine's Day, and spend the entire day together.

We had gotten into a huge argument. I don't even remember what it was about, I just know that it was a stupid, stupid argument. Now I'm standing all alone on our bridge on Valentine's Day with the chocolate covered cherries that I had made for her. I keep wondering if she's still mad at me. Is that why she hasn't shown up? Or did something happen on her mission? Was she distracted and got hurt or even maybe… No, I can't think of that. It would just break my heart to know that our argument could've gotten her hurt on her mission.

I'm getting lost in my memories again of that first Valentine's Day were she came crying to this bridge because of my stupidity. Then there was our second Valentine's Day last year. It was so sweet and romantic we started out in the theme Park, ended up at the Park holding each other, and fell asleep. When we woke up, we were still holding each other. This was going to be a very romantic day. I had planned on doing some really cool things with her. At least that was the plan, but now I'm just standing here with my heartbreaking into small pieces. I watch the ocean moving in and out, as the day moves on.

I hold the box of candies tight to my chest as I could feel the tears flow once more. How many times does this make that I've cried today? I lost count hours ago. All I know is that I want her in my arms to apologize, promising that we'll never argue like this ever again. That I will always love her no matter what she says or does. She will always be in my heart until the end of time.

"Nanoha there you are! Lindy sent me out to find you. She needs you to come and the apartment right away."

"Did she say why? It's important that I stay here."

"All she told me was to tell you that it was very important, and that it was dealing with Fate."

"No!"

That's all I could get out as I felt my throat close and my legs took off, I heard something fall, but I ignored it as I ran for the Harlaown apartment. It's usually a nice 45 min. walk from the apartment down to the bridge, but I was running and it took me only 25 to get there. When I arrived, I banged on the door. Arf opened it; she looks just as worried and terrified as I felt.

"Come in Nanoha, Mom needs to talk to you."

I walked in and Lindy was sitting in the living room drinking some green tea. She looked distressed and agitated two things that are never good, especially if it's concerning her children. Upon seeing me walk in, she put down her tea came over and wrapped me in a hug. Now I know something is seriously wrong. She would never do this if Fate were okay.

"Nanoha I need to talk to you about something that's really important, let's sit down on the couch. Arf would you get us some green tea, please?"

"Yes Mom, right away."

"What's wrong, Lindy? Has something happened to Fate? Where is she; I've been waiting for her all day, but she hasn't shown up."

"Fate's mission was a success, but in the process she ended up getting injured. Before you even ask her injuries are not life threatening, but she was sent to the hospital to recover. When they went to check on her this afternoon she was missing and nobody knows where she's gone."

"Fate's gone missing and she's hurt."

"Yes I was wondering if there was any place that you could think of that she would go. I mean it's not like her to leave the hospital while she's recovering. I don't know what she was thinking. There's nothing special that needs to… Nanoha, what is it?"

"We promised to meet today. That would be what she would have left the hospital for. Lindy today is Valentine's Day. We had promised to meet at the bridge, which is where Hayate found me. I've been waiting there all day, for Fate but she never showed. That's the only place that I could think of that she would go to."

"All right; after you get something to eat and drink, I want you to go back to the bridge. I'll go around and see if I can see her in any of the stores. She may be trying to get you a last minute Valentine's Gift as I know she didn't have time to make chocolates for you this year like she has the past two years."

Just then, Arf set down a tray of small sandwiches and green tea. I didn't realize how famished I was, I had skipped breakfast and didn't have anything for lunch. I ate quickly so I could hurry back to the bridge, just in case Fate showed up.

As soon as I was done, I was running out the door heading for the bridge I had just left 45 min. ago. I wish I could fly; I could get there so much faster, not to mention that my legs wouldn't be bothering me as much. I didn't realize how out of shape I have actually gotten. I must make up a regiment so that I train harder and build up my stamina.

I'm almost to the bridge and I have to slow down to a walk. My legs feel like they're going to give out on me but I don't stop my progress; my destination is still the bridge. The bridges now come into view and I see someone huddled against the railing and it looks like their shoulders are shaking.

This is how I found her two years ago. I walk up behind her kneel down and circle my arms around her, pulling her into me. Her body is still shaking as she continues to cry. I don't think she realizes that it's me yet.

"I'm sorry Fate. I'm sorry for everything. The argument, not being here when you got here, you'll never know how sorry and worried I've been when you didn't show up this morning."

Reaching up with her hand, she cupped my cheek, "Nanoha, it could never be your fault for anything. I'm the one that's sorry it was because I was being so stubborn that we had that argument. Then I wanted to get my mission done faster and in doing so did something stupid, causing myself to get hurt. This made me late in keeping my promise to be here this morning."

Smiling down at her, I lowered my face and captured her lips not thinking, I tightened my arms around her, which caused her body to stiffen and a whimper came from those lips. I loosened my hold on her immediately and moved back, thinking that I might have injured her further.

"I will endure any pain for you Nanoha, just to have you hold me in your arms. I will never break another promise to you ever again."

"No Fate, it's me that will never break a promise to you again. I made a silent promise never to see you cry like this again because of me, and here you are in the same spot that you were two years ago. Crying your heart out, all because of me. I never want to see you cry tears of sadness ever again. I only ever want to see happiness in those beautiful Burgundy eyes of yours."

She buried her face in the crook of my neck and sighed with contentment. I tightened my arms tightly around her; just enough to let her know I never plan on letting her go.

"Were the box of chocolates from you, Nanoha that I found on the ground?"

I looked over to where she was pointing and the box that I had been holding to my chest all day was smashed on the ground. I must've dropped it and stepped on it in my mad dash to get to the Harlaown apartment.

"Yes, I had made some hand dipped chocolate covered cherries just for you, but when Lindy called and said that she needed to talk to me. I panicked and I must've dropped them. I'm sorry that I ruined your candies."

"I was able to save a few of them would you do me a favor, Nanoha. Would you feed me some of your chocolate covered cherries?"

"Yes, of course, my love, I would be happy- no, ecstatic to feed you some of those chocolates."

I reached down and picked up one of the cherries that she was holding in her other hand, she opened her mouth, and I placed the cherry in her mouth when she closed it. I pulled the stem as I had left the stems on the cherries for just this purpose. As she started to chew, a smile spread across her face and when she opened her eyes, there was such happiness in them that, it filled my heart with so much warmth and happiness I felt I was going to explode.

"I'm sorry I didn't get you anything but here, Nanoha you try one too."

She picked up one of the cherries kissed it and then placed into my mouth, holding onto the stem and pulling as I had closed my mouth. I had used maraschino cherries; they still had their stems attached so that it would be easier to dip them into the milk chocolate. As I bit down on the chocolate covered maraschino cherry, the juice from the cherry splashed across my tongue along with the sweet chocolate. It was truly delectable, but what made it even more special was that Fate fed it to me.

I had closed my eyes to enjoy the flavor when I felt her lips pressed against mine. I returned that kiss, and then I felt her go slack in my arms. This almost made me panic, until I realized she was only sleeping. She must've exhausted herself trying to get here to keep her promise.

I shifted around so that she was cradled in between my legs, my arm held up her upper body, and her head was resting on my shoulder. I would stay that way forever just to keep her comfortable. This day had started out so terrible. I was in such turmoil I thought I had lost the love of my life, only to have her waiting for me in the end.

The best Valentine's Day Gift she could ever give me is her love. I don't need anything more than that now and forever. In her sleep, she buried her face in the crook of my neck and mumbled that she loved me.

"I love you so much, Fate T. Harlaown and I always will no matter what."

Authors Notes: Hey, everyone here's the end of chapter 2 I hope you all enjoyed the read. As soon as I get unstuck with Christmas Gift and New Year's Wish and it's mainly Christmas Gift that I'm stuck on, I will get those posted. I do apologize for the lateness of those two one shots.

Please leave a review let me know what you think. Just remember, the next Valentine's Day, one won't happen until next year.

Well I hope everybody enjoyed this chapter. Until next time, enjoy the read.

In Love & Light,

Zona Rose };-

2/15/12 BR