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 Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 5:34 pm
The last thing Navi remembered before the world had run with black streamers was Chaonis lifting her into strong, gentle arms. She'd whimpered softly, curling against his armor covered chest, and then there was nothing. Blissful oblivion where there was no pain, no emotion, only the soft embrace of darkness for a time. How long it lasted she couldn't have said. There were moments when the sound of soft, male voices broke through the layers of exhaustion to reach her, but she didn't retain anything they had been saying. What came back to her was the panicked note in Chaonis' voice when he'd held her to him as she'd screamed. Haddy's frantic whine as he circled them. She remembered their fear as well as her own, and how helpless she'd felt in those long long moments. This was better. Her body ached, but over it all she felt an overwhelming sense of relief. it hadn't truly sunk in yet, the change. And it wouldn't, not until she saw herself, not until she was well enough to feel her own aura. At the moment she simply felt a part from everything. Separate. Unreal. As they walked, as Navi continued to drift in and out of consciousness, the magic slipped away from her, folding back on itself to leave a dainty, freckle kissed stranger in Chaonis' arms. She was dressed in a soft white sundress, wedge sandals buckled to her feet, and ginger curls were drawn into a loose side braid that hung over one shoulder. In her hands, resting on her stomach, her henshin pen, and the silvery, empty shell of her seal.
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Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:18 pm
Chaonis looked down to see the civilian he was now carried, looking surprised. This was the first time he had ever seen her, as they had never been able to share their identities for fear of being found out, of being used against one another and their families being dragged into it. It had never been safe.
But now it was different.
Cradling her to him, he carried her as gently as he could, powering down when he got closer to their home just in case anyone was following them. Hadaya kept an ear out just in case, but there was no Chaos around by the time they got to the Darrow's home.
Tony poked his head in, then held the door open for Nathan and... Navi? He was not sure what to call her now, but he imagined that was something to be figured out later. He closed the door behind them, then put Hadaya down. The cat ran to the sofa to meet Nate as he was putting Navi down gently to let her rest for a bit. Then she could go upstairs and get a proper bed, of course. Tony watched them for a moment, then retreated upstairs to talk to Kyndall.
He had a lot of explaining to do.
Nate sat on the floor next to the sofa, holding on to Navi's hand once she was settled. He had gotten her pillows and a blanket. Hadaya was sitting on her chest, curled up in a small ball but eyes open and watching her nervously.
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Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:55 pm
She didn't stir as Chaonis powered down, nor when they had reached the Darrow's residence. It wasn't until she'd been lowered to the couch that she started to wake up again, though in stages. She was aware of having a pillow tucked beneath her head, and the blanket sliding over her bare legs. Small, careful paws crawling over her stomach, up to her chest where they walked a circle before a slight form settled, purring. Her pen wasn't in her hand anymore. Instead delicate fingers were cupped in the warmth of a much larger one. Chaonis', she assumed. Or rather, not Chaonis, but... With a small pain sound she opened her eyes, blinking up into the unfamiliar living room she was laying in. Chaonis and Camelot's house. The thought seemed so strange to her. It had been such an impossibility up until now, she could scarcely believe her memories of the night. It seemed more like a dream. As if she might wake up at any moment and find herself back in her apartment, alone. Instead she tipped her head enough to see the cat laying on her lap, offering him a weak smile as she stroked a finger over one of his dainty paws. But as important as he was to her, there was someone else that needed her attention. When she turned her head she didn't recognize him at first. The glamour that protected them was still in place, but certainty helped to clear it. She knew this was her Chaonis. He'd promised her he wouldn't let her go, that he would take care f her, and here he was. "Fiyero."
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Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 8:22 pm
Hadaya purred as she touched him, nuzzling into her hand gently. He acted like she was made of glass, being as careful as possible as he scooted a little closer to her face. Eventually, while she was talking to Nathan, Hadaya would end up curled against her shoulder and neck.
Nate kissed her hand, holding it tightly in both of his. He smiled at her, dark eyes lighting up as she looked at him and spoke. Fiyero, yes. The only name she could know him as, other than Chaonis, since they had never met while powered down. He smiled at her, shaking his head a bit.
"Actually, I usually go by Nate. But you can call me Fiyero all you want. How do you feel? Are... are you okay...?" He wasn't sure how much of what happened she would remember, of if it was anything like what she was expecting. The fact that Camelot had been able to purify her, when they so far thought such a thing was impossible, was still only just starting to sink in.
She could be safe with Nathan now, and he could make his promise much more lasting. Much more meaningful. Nothing was going to hurt her now.
He moved on of his hands to lightly touch her face, while keeping the other tightly clasped around hers.
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:00 am
"Nate." She never thought she'd get to hear that name--hoped, wanted it badly, but has been wary to let herself believe it was possible. Until now, that is. The reality of it was slowly sinking in as she looked up at him. So different, and yet not. He had the same dark eyes, the same smile, the same strong hands. Hair, cheekbones, shoulders, voice. It was him. Her weak smile split into a grin, albeit a tired one, and she'd turn her head into that gentle touch. There so many things she wanted to ask him, so many things to learn about him, but they had all the time in the world now, didn't they? She just had to...start over again. Again. But at least this time she was better prepared. For months Navi had be bringing the things most precious to her to the community center, hiding them away where no one might accidentally stumble upon them. Her cello, books, laptop(though this had been cleared of personal files). They would just have to go get them. His question had her shifting slightly, just a not, to gauge how she felt. It had been a mistake. She was so damn sore it was actually funny, though laughing just made it hurt more, and by the time she could answer it was proceded by a low moan that might have been equal parts pain and irony. "I don't think I've ever been this sore in my entire life." And that included her hospital stay sone months back. Of course, she'd had a lot of painkillers for that. Haddy had settled in a small ball in the space between shoulder and neck. It made it easy to turn her head to rub her cheek against his soft fur. "I'm kind of stuck with you now, aren't I?" Not that it sounded as if she minded that in the least.
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:10 pm
Nathan watched her, really taking in what she looked like. It was like seeing her for the first time, with no glamour between them. Of course, she was having the same kind of experience, and he was glad to have some company for it. It was oddly humbling, in its way, making him feel quiet and overwhelmed.
"I don't doubt it," he said, when she commented on how sore she was. His hands were aching, but beyond that he had gotten out of the fight rather well. He did not go to the hospital, just wrapping his hands and refusing to leave her side until she woke up.
Hadaya purred at her nuzzle, nodding his head, though now he was falling to sleep and did not want to look up. He mumbled into her shoulder and his paws instead. What he said was completely lost, and soon enough his soft purring sounds evened out into gentle cooing. Kitty snores.
Nate shook his head and sighed.
"You can stay here for a while, then we'll figure something out. The cat too. Dad seems pretty attached to him anyway. Do you want me to get you something? Food, water? We have pain killers." Tony tended to keep the place stocked up on medical supplies now, considering how often members of the household got themselves into fights.
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Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:13 pm
She took a long moment to just listen to the little motor of a purr, soaking in the reassurance his warm little body provided. Setting the silvery seal on the blanket, she lifted a hand to smooth stiff fingers along his gingery fur. Whether Nate had realized it or not, he didn't really have a choice in Haddy stay with her. She was pretty sure had herself a little tabby shadow. Nate's had was given a careful squeeze as she tipped her head to look up at him again. You're dad...parents? Aren't going to mind me being here?" With a thoughtful frown she lifted her gaze from his face, glancing out into the room. Like most family homes, there were pictures everywhere. Nate with an older man that had to be Camelot. That same man with an emerald haired woman. That woman with a teenage girl, then again with a baby. Nate's family. Was there room for her here? She supposed time would tell. The offer for food was met with a small shake of her head. "I'm not hungry, but a glass of water would be nice." Another small wince as she shifted against the couch cushions. "And maybe some pain killers."
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 2:34 pm
Nathan nodded his head, though he was hesitant to actually get up and move away from her. He thought maybe something could happen between the sofa and the kitchen, though they were perfectly safe at the moment. No one knew she was here, and none of them were powered up so they would not be found that way.
After a moment, Nate leaned forward and kissed her on the cheek before he got up and hurried into the kitchen to get her a drink of water and some painkillers.
It did not take him too long, but he felt it was too long, to get back to her side and offer her the cup, with straw just in case, and the pills. She would have to sit up a bit more, though Hadaya would not really mind. He was good at finding comfortable places for cuddling, and could adjust.
"So..." Nate said, tilting his head at her. "What should I call you? I mean. Uh. I've never really seen this part of purification before. Dad said you might need a new identity if it happened so..."
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:50 pm
It was a mark to just how terribly worn out the poor girl was, that despite this being the first time she got to see the love of her life for who he really was, and she very easily could have drifted off then and there as she waited for him to return to her with the water and the pills. It was a turning point in her life, incredibly important, and she was excited, but she had been through too damn much in the last twenty-four hours. Nate didn't even take that long. No more than a few minutes at the most, and the poor thing was having to fight to keep her eyes open when he returned to her. She blinked up at him, gingerly rubbing at one cheek before reaching for the cup. It would take a little help to get her in a slightly more upright position, pillows mounded up behind her head. She'd take the pillows, drinking down a few thirsty gulps of water before lowering the cup to rest on her legs as she thought about an answer. With a soft frown, she offered a little shrug. "I don't know. I hadn't thought about it yet, assuming I had more time to get things...arranged." It hadn't been that long ago that they'd talked about what might happen if she found a means to purify. She wouldn't have guessed she'd stumble upon the answer so soon after.
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 6:17 pm
Hadaya loved his new human, and was not going to let anything happen to her now that she had the White Moon on her side. He had sensed the goodness in her, even if that was not actually a power the Mauvian could claim. Somehow, he just knew that she was meant for the White Moon, not for Chaos, and he had been bound to her before either of them really knew it.
He loved her already, and was going to help Chaonis make sure she was always happy and safe.
Though he would be careful not to get on Chaonis' bad side, or get too jealous when the Senshi of Danger got more attention than he did...
He nuzzled against Navi and purred when she shrugged, as if he took that motion as a hug or a cuddle instead of her talking to Nate. He would take whatever he could get, after all.
Nathan smiled and ran his hand gently through her hair, caressing her cheek and admiring her every freckle.
"We'll worry about that later, okay? I just want you to sleep for a while. I'll take you upstairs and get you into a real bed soon, okay? Just rest for now, and feel better. I'm not going anywhere, and neither are you. Or the cat, apparently." He leaned forward and kissed Navi, for lack of another name at the moment, on the head.
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 7:06 pm
Haddy's shifting brought the ginger's attention down to him again, and a soft little smile flitted along pale lips. Settling her glass carefully between her thighs, she reached up with one hand to stroke the backs of her fingers along his brow and between his ears, smoothing the fur there. She felt drawn to him, a connection that had started with fondness but had grown beyond that, though she couldn't have placed a finger on what exactly it was. Either way, she knew she wanted to keep him around. With a soft hum she tipped her head to rub her cheek against his side, but the brush of fingers drew her gaze back up to Nathan. She nuzzled against that warm touch, eyes closing as she brought her other hand up to cup against the back of his much larger one, thumb gliding over tanned skin. She'd stay like that for a moment, just soaking in the feel of that familiar touch, then she'd nod, smiling again as hazel eyes opened to look back up at him. "Alright." Sleeping for a while sounded amazing. Sleeping wrapped up in Nathan's arms sounded like a far away dream that had been completely unobtainable. Small hands found his cheeks all at once, and she drew him down to her, head tipping so she could still his lips in a long overdue kiss.
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 7:24 pm
Nathan smiled into the kiss, holding her close. He heard a huff, distantly, but ignored it as he moved to pick Navi up carefully, carrying her gallantly from the sofa to the stairs. He left Hadaya behind, who unceremoniously spilled from her shoulders and was left looking dazed on the sofa.
Oh, that was not going to do at all.
Hadaya moved to the edge of the sofa, but the jump down to the floor seemed pretty steep. He turned around and tried to climb his way to the floor, reaching his back feet out and clinging to the sofa while he lowered himself down slowly. He found the floor eventually, but by then Nathan was all the way up the stairs.
Oh God, the stairs.
At the top of them, Nathan was already at his bedroom door. He carried Navi into his room, which was not as clean as he would have liked it to be with her arriving, but he had not really gotten warning. He put her down on the bed, which was at least soft and comfortable, then kicked off his shoes and climbed up to lay with her.
He wasn't tired, but he didn't want to leave her side. So he remained there, holding her against him, letting her sleep and watching her with a gentle, thankful look on his face. This was the start of something amazing, however long and scary the road had been to get there.
Downstairs, Hadaya yowled in protest, and then got swarmed by two corgi's.
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