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 Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:04 pm
Soleiyu knew she was out here. Evan had told him, and he’d sat there and pined over his stories, and how he was going to meet up with her again, and Soleiyu wanted that. He wanted it so badly. He wanted to see her, to know she was okay. The stories were one thing, but she was his Bonded Senshi.
He missed her.
His heart ached, his starseed ached. They said she was doing okay, that she was lonely, and–what if she had the same loneliness that he did? What if she didn’t know it because she couldn’t remember?
What if all he had to do was find her, and then she’d just know where she was supposed to be?
He could dream. He was full of wishful thinking when it came to Lysithea, and he wasn’t going to give up.
It was cold tonight, but he wasn’t giving up–no matter how cold his feet were.
He felt an energy signature–a Corrupted Senshi?–and he hoped.
But, hope was a dangerous thing.
The park was a big place, and he had a small energy signature, but she was static. He could feel her. He hurried in that direction, the first sign of good luck–or bad luck–he’d had in weeks.
And then, there she was. Dressed in black, the absolute opposite of himself.
But, it was her. His Senshi.
Alone, in the park.
“Lysithea,” he called, looking up at her hopefully.
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:38 pm
She really wasn’t herself. Lysithea hadn’t felt quite right since. Well. Since this whole thing started. But since finding out that Evan knew her. Knew her and didn’t tell her. And then the whole issue with having to heal the princess and…well. Honestly, Lysithea figure that the poor thing would just be better off dead. Faustite was a point of contention that she really didn’t want to face. Her little brother who didn’t need her one bit.
And then there was Cleeia…who she hadn’t heard from…too long. He had missed their last two meetings and now she was just…worried. Obviously she was a failure. She couldn’t keep the conviction of taking a starseed, that had been given back with very little fight and now…
Now she heard someone calling her name and felt a small White Moon aura…and she went towards it instead of away.
When she saw the fluffy white cat, she hesitated and raised a brow at it, moving to crouch down. Holding out a hand for the thing to sniff she sighed. “Let me guess. You knew me when I was kidnapped by the White Moon, is that it? You’re here to tell me that I’m wrong and everything is wrong?”
She sounded so…tired. And felt it.
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:39 pm
Soleiyu stared at her for a long few seconds; his tail twitched and he looked like he was struggling to restrain himself.
“...Or, I can give you a present to try and cheer you up. I’ve been looking for you. I finished your Christmas present. I hoped I’d be able to give it to you by then, but I’m late. You’ve been hard to find, but I’ve been looking.”
She didn’t have some magical spark, some hope in her eye. She looked disappointed, and his heart sank.
She didn’t recognize him. She was already unhappy to see him.
But…
He still hoped...
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:39 pm
Lysithea paused and gave a small hum, reaching out and picking the cat up, holding him under the armpits and staring at him. “...What kind of a present? I’m not saying no, I’m just curious.”
And she liked presents. Who didn’t.
The fact that it was going to be from someone who was the enemy…well…
Whatever.
“What’s your name, cat?”
Gently, she transferred him into her arms, cradling him like a baby as she moved to sit back on the bench, and after a moment of thought, began squeezing his front paws, the smallest of smiles creeping over her face. Toe beans fixed so many problems, after all.
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:40 pm
All things considered, Soleiyu should have been uncomfortable with being picked up, or carted around like a baby, but he let her do it because it was Lysithea. Different. His starseed felt stained, speckled with dust and cracks. He knew it was all in his mind, he knew he just missed her.
He was willing to take whatever he could get. His tail curled up in his arms and he really hoped he wasn’t going to have to blast her with his laser and run off at any point in time, but…
“Soleiyu. Does it ring a bell?”
The smile on her face, even so small, was reassuring, and as she worked at his paws, he stretched his toes out to let her. Ordinarily, he really wasn’t a fan of things like this–being on his back, vulnerable–but this was special. He had to win her over, too.
So, he tolerated it; his tail switched as he lay still for her.
“It’s a gift I made for you. I’m a very talented Mauvian. We went to your homeworld, and I found some broken things. I told you I could make them beautiful again. And, I have.”
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:40 pm
Lysithea watched him and for a moment there was a new curiosity in her eyes. “...My homeworld? What do you mean by that?” She continued playing with his paws, lightly smooshing them, and then moved to rub the soft warmth of his belly, sighing and digging her fingers into the long white fur.
“...Oh my god you’re so warm.” The words were muttered, but she sounded kind of blissful when they were spoken, and with a sigh she pressed her face against his belly and blew a raspberry, finally coming back up with a soft laugh. “...Soleiyu. I have learned that I like cats, so thank you for that. I’m sorry, I don’t remember you. Or anything from when the White Moon kidnapped me…but. You seem nice.”
And warm. And soft. And kind.
…All good things.
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:41 pm
Soleiyu didn’t squirm or sigh or huff like he would have done for anyone else; he let her play with his toes and lose her fingers in his fur. He liked the attention, anyway. And, she was warm; it felt nice on his feet, if he were being honest.
“Kidnapped? Is that what they’re telling you?” Soleiyu gave her a look but had to remind himself to reel it in and not come on too strongly. “You’ve been a White Moon Senshi for as long as I’ve known you. Never said anything about coming from the Negaverse. Are you sure they’ve got their facts right?”
He knew they didn’t, but he didn’t want her to be offended so he continued, “I am nice, though. I knew you’d be nice back to me. You’ve always been sweet. We had a special bond. I still feel it, now.” Broken, but she was his Senshi. He needed her back.
“We used to go up and visit your world, you don’t remember it? Oh, it was beautiful. Like right out of a fairy tale. It was peaceful. We’d have picnics. And explore. It’s where I found all the pieces to make this,” he said, and wriggled just enough that he could pull out a small, carefully wrapped package. It was obvious he’d spent a lot of time wrapping it–and even more time putting it together. “Go on, open it. I’ve been waiting for months for you to see this. Even if you don’t remember, I want you to have it.”
Maybe if she did, she would remember something.
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:42 pm
She fell quiet at his questions and sighed, shrugging. “If I lost all of my memories, that would make sense why I didn’t talk about it. I mean. If I forgot everything and started a new life like what happened now…it does make sense to me, you know.”
Lysithea hesitated and gently began to unwrap the package, trying to hide just how eager she was for the gift.
“It’s really from…from space then? You’ve been? You…went with me?”
It felt dangerous to ask for more information…but the idea of space…of a space gift was…insane. And amazing…
“...Thank you. What do you mean a special bond? Will…you tell me about it?”
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:42 pm
Soleiyu watched as she unwrapped the little parcel. Inside, a small music box. It had a pearlescent, white body with gold filigree embellishments around it. A purple, crystal unicorn was fixed to the front and he looked at it rather proudly.
It looked like it should have belonged to her; it matched her brooch.
“Parts of it are from space. I had to make some myself. It’s not exactly a replica, I took some artistic freedom. I wanted to make it special, for you. Because you’ve always been special to me. Have you never heard about Mauvians and their Bonded Senshi? It’s when our starseeds connect. I help all Senshi, but you’re my Senshi. My absolute favorite, the one I’m strongest with. You really didn’t feel anything when you saw me?”
He watched her face and tried not to look sad or sound pathetic. “Not a thing?”
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Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:42 pm
“Oh.” It was beautiful, and Lysithea stared at it in some awe, touching the small crystal unicorn with gentle fingers. “...Soleiyu, this is stunning…” For a moment, she felt guilt. Smothering and overwhelming, pressing around her on all sides and she couldn’t quite control the pain in her chest that arose from it.
Lysithea had to swallow hard several times and just nodded slowly, and then shook her head. “No…I’m sorry…I…I felt like I wanted to…to pick you up, but you’re a very cute…ah. Handsome cat. So…that…seems just fitting…but…I love it…I truly love this gift so much…”
It wasn’t until the first tear hit the back of her hand that she realized she was crying...
Oh. Well that…
Quietly she picked the Mauvian up into her arms again and then set him down on the bench beside her. “...I…I should go…Um. I…”
There were far too many feelings and she just couldn’t handle them.
So she didn’t.
Without another word, she teleported, going back to her office and throwing herself on her couch to just…sob out everything she was feeling into her pillow.
…Perhaps that would ease the sudden feeling of utter desolation that had overtaken her.
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