A/N: Written for Malorie's Peak Prompt #9 - "Two of a Kind", on Goldenlake. Head over to fiefgoldenlake[dot]proboards[dot]com for more.

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"Two Sides Of A Coin"

His Gift was powerful, capable of extraordinary things. So was hers.

He was strong and confident. Her strength matched his.

He was an artist with a sword. She was his equal.

He was mysterious, keeping secrets close to his heart. She too, has secrets hidden deep.

He stood in the way of her duties. She was an obstacle to his ambitions.

He looked at her, and saw a challenge. She looked at him, and was challenged.

He was surprised when he began to feel things for her. She was beyond surprised.

He whispered her name as he bound the strings around two dolls bearing their image; one with black hair, and one with red locks. She whispered his name as she dreamed of a spinning coin with her face on one side, and his on the other.

A seductive voice called sweetly. "We're two of a kind, you and I."