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 Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:46 am
Her laugh. Now that's what he was talking about. Maryline laughed, and he didn't need to fake his happiness. His friends in Garden didn't need to know how often he faked his optimism and sometimes even his seemingly endless energy was forced. Maybe Selphie understood. The two of them were probably alike in that way: being cheerful to keep others up. She just didn't go into fight mode with Seifer the way he did.
But Maryline made it all real. Zell laughed at her tale, following her to the bed with a bounce. He could put it back up easily, but even holograms he'd rather not give heart attacks to. He wasn't supposed to be here after all, and only the King & Mujaki seemed to really register he was there. Somehow he managed to find her in the dark, gently drawing her into his arms and them both down upon the bed. "That's my woman-princess. Gotta do everything herself."
Pride and love colored his voice and Zell kissed the underside of her jaw sweetly, pulling the covers back over them.
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:27 pm
>>She smiled in the dark, coming to the edge of the bed just as she felt his arms around her waist. Maryline moved with him down onto the bed, curling up against the male<< I try. >>She whispered softly, smile increasing slightly at the light kiss. She would clean all of this up...she would fix this...in the only way she really knew how. The female gently turned in his arms to embrace him as well, snuggling close under the blankets<< May you wake to see the sunrise, dear Zell
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:35 am
""Ya do." Zell whispered with a smile just before he yawned into blonde waves, chuckling softly as he had to move some strands that tempted being sucked down his throat to choke him. Content he shifted to adjust to Maryline's shifting. "You too, 'Line. You too." He would be asleep in moments, too comfortable for words with Maryline near, his brain overfilled with all he'd had to think on today. As long as she was there...
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:09 pm
>>Her eyes slipped closed, forcing her body calm. She was safe...everything was going to be alright. She just had to keep telling herself that. Everything was going to be alright. Her mind never listened to her anymore<< I shall make everything alright...I shall...I... I love you, Maryline Dorise Sang...my angel I had to see you again Sir Mujaki…I…I love you… …do you love him too? I do not know a lot of things...But I know...more then all...that I love you... "I'm pregnant." >>She curled tighter, falling asleep as she tightly gripped Zells undershirt. One phrase imperticular would haunt her all night though. Just one sentence to trouble her dreams...<< Still but a child... Am I?
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:33 pm
Asleep, unable to read her thoughts Zell could only react subconsciously to the feel of her fingers clutching his shirt, perhaps some sense that she was troubled. He murmured nothing, just sounds of comfort in his sleep, hand gently sweeping upon her back then holding her gently even in sleep.
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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:13 pm
>>Marylines eyes flickered open, a brilliant blue amongst her waves of gold. Snuggled so closely to her lover, she breathed in happily his scent...and instantly fled the bed. Stumbling in the darkness, she all but threw herself into the bathroom, flicking on the light and collapsing infront of the toilet to relinquish last nights dinner. Her stomach rolled, squirming. Infuriated. She spat slightly and reached for the silver flusher, just as she felt her hair move<< Yo 'line...you alright? >>Zell frowned in concern, holding his woman-princesses golden hair up upon her head<< Something you ate? >>Her face darkened to crimson, swallowing her now sore throat<< I...I am...all right. A touch under the weather perhaps... >>His frown deepened. In one fluent motion he had the woman back up into his arms, careful not to upset her stomach any more then necessary. He started back to the bed<< Come on 'Line...back to sleep with you. >>She gasped as he scooped her into his arms, fingers lacing behind his neck<< I am alright Zell. I am not to be bedridden all day. Shhh... >>The fistfighter laid her back down tenderly, lovingly<< I'll be back soon. Gonna getcha something to eat. >>Before she could protest again, he pecked her lips and jogged out of the room. He could have had peter port it here...but he wanted to be the one to bring it to her<< Stubborn...wool headed buffoon... >>She muttered after the kiss, but at last sighing to slide back beneathe the covers. She'd play along...for now. Her stomach gurgled at her, and she lightly touched it<< eek >>Was it bigger?! Maryline sharply shook her head. No. No, no, of course not. She was just imagining things. The princess forced her eyes closed, falling asleep<<
Maryline? ...Line hun... >>Zell placed the tray beside the princess on the bed before leaning over and softly kissing her cheek<< 'Line...ya gotta eat before it goes cold. >>She softly moaned<< Patience is a virtue... >>The female shifted slightly, and opened her eyes. Immediatly she looked to her stomach, lightly feeling it through the victorian gown. She was even larger then before!<< Z-Zell? I...I think...something...is very...off. >>Though the food smelled delicious. Her stomach growled<< >>He blinked innocently, reaching out to brush some of her hair away from her face<< What is it 'line? I...I do not know... >>Her eyes moved down to the tray, and the female slowly sat up. Eggs, toast, and strawberries... The woman softly smiled, and began to put the eggs ontop of her toast. She lifted the sandwich to her mouth, paused, and then added the strawberries right under the bread. She took a bite<< eek eek eek You're going to make yourself sicker line! >>She set down the sandwitch, chewing and swallowing before wiping off some strawberry juice off of her chin<< But it is delicious. O___o >>She took another bite, relishing the taste with a smile<< Thank you...for breakfast. It...it is...quite...delectable. >>He gently reached out to caress her forhead before having the hand slip down her cheek, lovingly cupping her heartshaped face<< You don't feel warm... I am alright Zell. Truly. I feel fine now. >>She gently leaned her face into the side of his hand, exhaling softly as she closed her eyes<< Promise.
>>The princess shifted in zells arms, moving so her back was against his chest. Her dream shimmered, but the instant it faded, it came back<<
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:04 am
>>Marylines eyes flickered open, a brilliant blue amongst her waves of gold. When had she fallen asleep? She stretched back her shoulders before sitting up, looking down beside her. No Zell...no tray, but there was...a note? Tenderly the female picked the piece of paper up, unfolding it<<
Gone out training. Be back later. Feel better soon!
-Zell
>>She felt the corners of her mouth as she smiled, gently placing the note back down where she found it. Least he left a note this time...even though she knew he could only be in to places. One training, or two, getting her a Doctor. The princess shifted under the blankets more, settling into her warm cocoon...A lump loomed directly infront of her. She all but threw off the blankets, feeling her stomach. It WAS bigger! It...it just kept growing...and...she...The female quickly got out bed, feet sinking into the carpet as she walked into her bathroom. Scrounging around, it wasn't long before she had what she was looking for. The female closed the door behind her, and started reading the directions for the baby test<<
OOC: T.T finish it later. Gotta go to school now. I think my one super mega post of doom is going to be broken up into three. XD and no, number 2 isn't finished yet. Not nearly
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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:22 pm
((*finally sneaks in response* heh... life's been draining awake-ness to type up rps though the inspiration's been there. *hugs* Though I know it's just filler...))
The blonde fistfighter could know nothing of what was going on in the dream his golden goddess. He felt her shift, automatically shifting with her. Even in sleep Zell held Maryline close, in his own sleepy way. Subconsciously he responded to her distress, the arm beneath her head curling around her above her chest, his hand resting lightly on her raised shoulder. The other rested on her side, hand settling unknowingly over her belly. Head nearly buried in the golden curls between them Zell gave a sleepy nuzzle.
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:34 am
'line? >>Her heart dropped like a stone as she turned at the familiar voice. Pregnancy test in hand, there Zell stood in the doorway. Loving...strong...concerned. She was being confusing today...then again, this morning was confusing her too. Well, until now. She dropped the test into the trashcan before looking up again at the fistfighter, tears beginning to gather in her eyes<< Zell... >>He didn't hesitate, didn't think. The male crossed the short distance between them to gather the princess into his arms, face burying into her golden hair. Hyne! He wanted to help so badly! What was going on?<< Its alright 'line...I got ya... >>The male choked slightly, resisting the urge to ask the upteenth time what was wrong. Hyne but he wanted to help! Something was wrong...he just knew<< eek >>She didn't resist being pulled in, her arms slightly raising in surprise. One arm going across the back of her shoulders, the other snaked around her waist to just touch her stomach...her stomach<< Zell...I...I... >>Her hands lifted to rest on his chest, and she pulled back her head slightly in hopes of catching his eyes. Arigon, this wasn't fair!<< I...I...I am with child... >>As her head shifted from him, he looked up. Hazel blue eyes finding her brilliant hue's, filled with love and understand-<< eek !!! >>His jaw dropped, eyes widening in surprise<< W-with... >>he gaped at her face, a unsure hand leaving her shoulders to touch her cheek, asking, pleading. Was...was she...<< >>Now that wasn't so hard! Her stomach twisted as his jaw dropped, her heartbeat quickening. Oh no. He wasn't happy. He wasn't happy. Oh goddess he was the one person who SHOULD be happy! The princess nodded, feeling his warm fingers against her cheekbone. It was for certain<< >>A...a baby...with line. A...a baby...with...A loud whoop sounded from the fist fighter as he scooped her up into his arms, the one around her waist hooking behind her knees as the hand on her cheek moved around her shoulders. He spun the woman once, beginning to laugh<< We're gonna have a baby! A baby! >>The whoop was the only warning she got, a mili-second later feeling her feet leaving the ground, coaxing the woman to cling onto the other. Thank Arigon. If he wasn't happy...if he wasn't happy...she wouldn't know what to do. She gradually allowed herself to smile, looking up at the blonde. They could handle this. They could handle this...<< >>He sweetly, shortly kissed her lips, grinning like a loon. A baby! One more swing and he was walking back into her room, not letting the woman down. Oh no, he wasn't done holding her yet<<
>>Another shift, her body registering Zells shifting arms to nudge her awake. The females bright blue eyes cracked open into the pitch darkness of the room. She turned to face the fistfighter, and bury her face into his chest. Just a dream...just a dream<<
>>She wanted to wake up now. Zell stood hand in hand infront of a dinner table, her heart pounding within her chest. What was she doing-the toast. She looked at all the smiling faces, hands on their wineglasses. Everyone was there...everyone. From the largest dragon to the smallest butterfly. The female glanced beside her at the moomba male, feeling his gaze already on her, asking. Now? Her hand tightened on his right before her free hand lighted upon her stomach<< Zell...Zell and I...have an announcement to make. >>She swallowed with a small nod to the blonde male before looking back out at the crowd before them. A grin had already formed on Trelweny's and runes face, knowing already without her saying a word. Had she been so obvious these past few weeks?<< I...We... >>Arigon, she couldn't do this<< >>His hand tightened upon hers, his thumb lightly stroking the back of her hand in comfort. They had gone over this previously, arranging everything as in depthly as Renascibilitas day. He wanted to tell everyone immediately, wanting to shout it from the highest building tops. He felt fit to burst with the hidden secret. But line had wanted to wait..and he wasn't about to argue with her in this<< Maryline and I... are expecting. >>She finished softly, swallowing once more<< I am with child. >>A breif silence...before a thunderous roar of cheers sounded. People laughing, creatures staring, everyone in disbelief. She knew all too well their shock. Zell, their zell, a father? She deeply blushed, looking up at her love<< That'a girl. >>He whispered softly before squeezing her hand and flashing a bright smile. Just barely resisting to kiss her on her smooth temple with everyone watching<< Thats my girl. So...whens the wedding? >>Her gaze moved from Zells at the gleeful question, eyes scanning the crowd<< Well...I am still the Princess of Dreia, as Roman is still in charge...Currently there is no wedding. >>Silence. Everything stopped, as everyones demeanor suddenly shifted. Whispered catches caught her ear. Fatherless...dangerous...disasterous...inpure...Her heart nearly stopped<< Z-Zell? >>She whispered softly, looking up at him. Oh...he did not look happy. Not at all<< QUIET! >>How...how could they? Line...Hyne, Line!<< >>She jumped at his voice, strong, controlled, and angry. It sent chills up her spine. But the female didn't care to wait around to find out what he would say...she let go of his hand, and bolted, away, into the surrounding forest<< MARYLINE! >>Instantly he was running, bolting after her, his heart leaping in fear. All this activity...he didn't know much, but he had read up on miscarriages<<
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:23 pm
Asleep, Zell could not know what was in his love's dreams. He could not tell her that as well as she knew him, as perfect as she had created him in her dream, she did not know his 'family'. But then... his poor love was locked in the grips of a fear deeper than the reaction of a household of myriad creatures and humanoids. His family likely only symbolized the greater fear -brought it home, made the faces personal. It was likely beyond her state of comprehension even to recall that Seifer and Rune were not married. She might not understand that being in love and faithful was more than vows that were only a symbolic gesture and display in his household. That of all those who had mates, only Trelweny had been officially married in the eyes of both her God and the government. That love and life and having parents that cared for and loved their child was more important than anything. (Only one beta might actually look down on them for that... and even he would acknowledge that not all marriages had ceremonies and dislike it as he might there were other ways besides God's.) However if anyone did react like that to such news, that is exactly how he would react.
None of this could Zell tell her, nor even guess Maryline might need to hear. He could only subconsciously feel the change in her body as her heart likely raced or her pulse increased. He could only sleepily snuggle her body to his, making a comforting sound with his lips brushing against the crown of her hair (not being much of a sleep-talker), smooth his hand across her back, and otherwise simply reminding the princess of his loyalty & love.
((couldn't resist... ^_^))
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:32 pm
OOC: XDD You poor thing! Jeeze...16 days between posts. Its almost done though...these huge, time consuming posts are almost done! Wait... gonk no they're not!
BIC: >>She had to get away. Their stares bore into her back, making her chest tighten as tears sprang to her eyes. How could she be so foolish? What was she going to do? What COULD she do? Behind her, she could hear Zell, chasing. He would be there in seconds<< Maryline! >>Hyne! Heart in his throat, he honed in on her figure, reaching. He didn't know what to say, he wasn't good with words. But...he had to reach her. He just had to. He'd figure out the rest when it came. Almost...<< >>She felt fingers wisp against her elbow an instant before a hand firmly latched on and swung her body around. Using her momentum to have her slam into him, panting<< Zell...Zell I cannot...Zell I simply... >>She looked up at him through the tears, feeling the first slip down her cheeks. All she saw was a golden blob, holding her so tightly<< MARYLINE!!! >>Fear. She yanked an arm up to scrub at her eyes. A grinning, familiar face filled her vision. Ryu<< Oh...Arigon... Greetings Princess. Long time...no see. >>He lifted his free arm up for her to see, a bleeding stub the only thing left of his hand<< Lets try this again- NO!
>>Bright blue eyes shot open amongst a tangle of golden hair, her heart racing. The pillow under her cheek was slightly damp, her cheeks slick. A dream. Just...just a dream...The princess swallowed harshly. And now...a drink. She desperately needed a drink. Carefully she slipped the pillow from beneath her head, and began to carefully detach Zells arms from her. Much as with the secret room, she worked gently, subtly, to slip her body out from his grasp and replace it with her tear-stained pillow. Her feet hit the cool ground as she slipped from the covers. She hadn't had a nightmare in so long...She shook her head and headed for the bathroom. First, drink of water. Calm herself down...clear her mind...<< still but a child... >>She lightly touched her smooth, flat stomach<< I know Father...I know.
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:27 pm
It might have worked too. Maryline's scent was on the pillow and the SeeD was exhausted, emotionally drained from trying to be what he thought was needed or that he should be today. It seemed so long since hearing Seifer & Rune's good news. The princess could have slipped unnoticed from the bed, but Zell noticed on some level the lack of heartbeat that had only moments ago been racing. He started to stir... and in so doing pressed his own cheek upon the damp tear stains upon Maryline's pillow. Wha...? Wet? If he had thought about her being gone from the bed it would have been that Maryline simply had to go to the bathroom. But the wet pillow...
Groggily Zell half lifted onto an elbow, hazel-blue eyes squinting sleepily into the darkness where the only sound of movement came from. Not battle ready -still sleep ready. His tenor voice when it broke the silence was soft and thick with sleep. It was also more than laced with concern. "'Line? Ya okay?" He did not mention that she had been crying, but that he felt her tears was somehow in his tone.
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:42 pm
>>Did she even keep a cup in here? Wait, she didn't have running water, what was she think-her hand touched the door just as she heard a shift behind her. The female froze, blinking in the darkness as she turned back towards the bed. Maryline conjured a smile, soft...warm...Even in her dreams, Zell was Zell<< Yes...I had a small nightmare. Settle back down...I only wish a glass of water, I shant be long.
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:13 pm
Blonde head nodded sleepily, slightly bent spiked hair bobbing a bit. The faintest frown of worry -all his still half-asleep face could manage- that was as much for that she had the nightmare as it was that he could do nothing against a nightmare. Fists couldn't beat back bad dreams, much as Zell would like to. If one was troubling his Maryline. "kay, 'Line. Will." He was already settling back down and yawned, still looking like he wished he could do something but coming up short. "Can't fight it for ya... maybe... ya tell me i'mornin'... we c'n make it... go 'way..."
And he faded out again, trusting his princess' word. It was the deep but ready sleep of an adventurer though -even more so than usual. Zell had grown so accustomed to Maryline's slender form beside him it was sometimes hard to slip into the full out relaxing sleep without her.
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:12 am
>>It wasn't a lie. She did just want a glass of water, and she did have a nightmare. The princess returned to looking at the door infront of her, long and hard as her sleep-induced mind slowly started back up once more. Zells family...would never. They could never act like that...She was fairly certain most of the couples here lacked matrimony...however...That didn't really change anything, did it? She still had her country breathing down her neck, still relied on everyone else, still disapointed her Father...<< Goodnight Zell... >>She moved from the bathroom door, her eyes now adjusted to the darkness as she made her way to her elegant desk. Out came the ink, a quill, and a parchment of paper. This would hurt him. Arigon, how it would hurt him. But she had been dallying for far too long. She didn't want to wait any longer, and let the problems build. There was only one complete solution...Arigon Zell was not going to like this. Flowery handwriting flowed onto the paper, practiced and precise even in the dark. He wasn't going to like this at all. She moved to her wardrobe, pulling out her riding dress, and one of her slimmer-skirt gowns. Off came her nightgown to be replaced by her old bra and the slim silk of her light blue riding dress and the dark green of her old cloak. She bundled her normal and formal dress into one of her black traveling bags before...where was it...where...aha! She crossed over back to the desk and fished out a replica of her blue bag, filled with gold coins. She wasn't certain if they were real, but if she could take a cloak out of there, why not gold coins? Gently placing it within her black bag, she reached out with her free hand to pick up the note, and cross over to the sleeping fistfighter, and gently place it by his head<< Zell...I love you...so...much. >>And then she was out. Out of her room, down the hall, out of the palace...and then...out of Trelweny's Cottage. She headed towards Solstice's home at a fast walk, racing the approaching dawn. A pale slender hand reached up to pull the cowl up and down again to hide her face, denying the world from watching her pain<<
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