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28. changes
Diane watches the world age in loneliness. It's a feeling that hollows her out.
This is what she told King as their shadows grow under the fireworks above a festivity dedicated to them. "It's not fair how things change too quickly." He smiled wistfully, something she missed, "It's not always a bad thing, gives you more tries to change things you want to change." Diane bundles her arms behind her back as she tilts her head, "…Are there things you want to change?"
At that point, he wished she'd see the longing in his eyes –"Yeah…a lot of things."
29. forget-me-nots
Ban growls in frustration as he tries to comfort Diane. "I told you," He sighs, seeing Diane's spoilt tears, "You're overreacti-"something sharp impales him. It was a familiar pain, a spearhead.
"Did you make Diane cry?"
Before he could do any more harm to Ban, strong arms wrap around King's torso. "Idiot! Don't ever leave like that again!" he breathlessly reclines from her hug, handing her a small bouquet. "S-sorry Diane…I went out to get you Forget-me-nots." Her fingers happily wrap around the flowers, "Aww, forgiven ~"
Somehow, Diane failed to see the snicker the fairy king sent to the immortal.
30. cycle
It's because of Diane that he still believes in silly things –like destiny and second chances. It's funny to consider it, after what he saw and what he's done. But he knew, ever so truthfully, that all he's faced in his life was part of a grand cycle that bound him to her, head to toe, heart to soul.
She was his seasonal spring, a warm existence that marked a new beginning, a beautiful uproar of light after the winter days. Their love was something that circled like the seasons, eternal and absolute.
That's another thing he firmly believes in.
End notes:
[1] And with that, I formally draw the curtains down on this drabble set . (:3) I might add a few tiny extras over time, but not exactly now. I'm also going to put up a poll on tumblr for the one-shots. I think I'd like it if you guys tell me which drabbles would become one-shots. I'm writing for the community after all.
[2] Thank you to everyone who stuck with this series all the way! Thanks to your support, I was able to complete it. It's actually my first time completing something on fanfiction, err...lots of thanks and hugs to all of you! :D
[3] For those of you who aren't aware, I reply to your reviews on my tumblr blog. The link is on my profile. :) And about the first set, I think I'll leave it as is. Sorry if it's not strictly 100 words...I'll just let that slide for now. Also, if you take the literal meaning of forget-me-nots which is um...not forgetting a person, I think no.29 would appear a lot clearer and more I don't know...romantic?. XD This is somehow King's say from the previous drabble with the prompt 'camellias'.
[4] And they lived happily ever after. (claps)