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Post by Ninia on Nov 6, 2011 6:51:36 GMT -5
Once Venice was safely on the table, Aeron turned and left. He knew Venice would be safe with Ellis, the man wasn’t one for violence, Aeron used to see this as a weakness but now he was thankful for it. Aeron looked around for Damon, he eventually spotted the other sitting by his tent. Damon looked up when Aeron walked over to him. Both were quiet, staring each other down until Damon sighed and stood.
“I’m glad you’re safe Aeron. I was really worried.” Damon voice was softer than before now it was just the two of them. Aeron didn’t say anything and just waited for Damon to ask what he wanted. Seeing Aeron wouldn’t say anything Damon continued. “Who’s that then? You don’t usually pick up strangers.”
“He’s Venice. A Fae I saved from the dump site. He was injured and I couldn’t just leave him. Now he says he wants to repay me. He’s no threat.” Aeron’s voice was sharp as he finished speaking. He glared at his brother thinking back to how he’d first reacted. Damon held his hands up.
“Ok, I won’t do anything. But look out for him, people here aren’t very trusting.”
Ellis looked down at Venice, confused slightly as to what he wanted. “Venice, What is it you want? Your wing should heal. I have a few painkillers if you want them.” He paused “Do you want me to look into why you can’t change size?”
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Post by chocobeast on Nov 7, 2011 5:14:04 GMT -5
Venice was still dazed from the pain when Aeron sat let him down on the table. His knees were weaak and so was his voice when he squeaked, "Please, can I have some painkillers? It didn't hurt until now."
As quickly as he was given a corner of a green lozenge, he sucked that sucker hard. And sure enough, his persistance paid off. The pain began to dwindle into just a slight throb. He sat down relieved.
"Thank you doctor Ellis. Gods, how I needed that." He gratefully nodded to the still standing doctor as he whiped the tearstains off his cheeks. "And yeah, I can't seemto change my shape. Every time I try nothing happens. Watch."
Venice closed his eyes lightly and concentrated on his human form. Almost instantly, His arms and legs grew soon followed in perfect time and porportion was his body cavity. When he opened his eyes, he was a humanoid nude and sitting on the table in front of Doctor Ellis.
"Oh My God." He gasped and covered himself.
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Post by Ninia on Nov 7, 2011 15:24:46 GMT -5
Ellis stepped back as the other grew in front of him. Ellis was surprised but kept his calm and turned to pull some spare clothes from one of his bags. He handed them to Venice. “These will probably be too big for you but they will do for now.”
He crossed his arms over his chest and turned to give the other some sort of privacy to change. He racked his thoughts, searching for any idea as to why Venice could suddenly change shape. His eyes widened as he slowly came to one possible conclusion. “Venice, when was it you realised you couldn’t change shape, before or after Aeron found you?” Ellis asked as he moved over to the entrance. “Do you mind if I just try something? I’ll need Aeron to come back in.”
Aeron looked away and over at Ellis’ tent. “I’ll look after him. If people have a problem they can talk to me about it.”
Damon raised a brow before grinning at his brother. He slung his arm over Aeron’s shoulders “It seems like you’re fond of the boy.” He waited for Aeron to lash out at him, denying it but his brother was surprisingly quiet. “Are you?”
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Post by chocobeast on Nov 8, 2011 5:11:10 GMT -5
Venice gratefully accepted the old clothes. There was a pair of tattered cutoff Khaki shorts and a stained white t shirt.
Smartly, he threw on the t shirt first so that it would cover his bare chest and lap. Then when he was sure that Ellis wasn't looking, he slipped the large shorts on up to his knees just before he hopped off the table and slipped them all the way up.
Venice wasn't even done buttoning the button before he was gratefully offering, "Thank you Doc. Thank you soo much for the clothes. I promise I will pay you back in kind dear sir."
That's when he heard the line of questioning. he tilted his head and closed his eyes in concentration. When did he realize that he couldn't change? Then it hit him...
"Yeah, I was with Aeron. I was going to help protect him by taking over the nightwatch. I couldn't change. I think even before that but I'm not sure. But yeah, I tried a lot but couldn't. I still feel really bad for making him carry me."
Venice hopped back on the table and pouted, "So, you have a theory and you need Aeron to test it? What do you think? Am I allergic to him or something?" He joked half heartedly before his smile fell. "I really hope not. I owe that wonderful Giver my very life Ellis." He nearly cried.
Suddenly, he heard voices outside the tent.One was definitely Aeron. He could feel it.
Quickly, he used the sleeve of his dirty t shirt to scrub the tears out of his eyes. Softly, he smiled towards the flap. He could only hope that Aeron would accept him in this body too.
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Post by Ninia on Nov 9, 2011 12:43:42 GMT -5
Once Venice was dressed and Ellis had heard what he’d said, Ellis moved over to the tent entrance and looked outside for Aeron. He spotted the other talking with Damon nearby. “Aeron, could you just come here for a second?” Aeron nodded and left Damon, walking over to Ellis’ tent.
Ellis turned to Venice smiling softly “Don’t worry, if I’m right then you’ll probably be spending more time with Aeron.” Ellis didn’t say anything further about what his idea was, just in case he was wrong.
Aeron entered the tent soon, his eyes widening when they landed on Venice, his breath catching in his throat. Now the other was a normal size he could really take in his appearance. Long black hair framed an angel-like face and two sky blue eyes stared back into his pulling him deeper.
Aeron was the one to break the connection and turned to look at Ellis who couldn’t stop his smile. “So you figured out how to help him change again?”
“I think I have, I just need to try something. Just stay here Aeron.” Ellis turned to face Venice again. “Ok, try and change size again Venice.” Ellis was nervous and excited at the same time. If he was right then Aeron had finally found something good on this god forsaken planet. He knew the boy needed something to make up for the hell he’d been through.
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Post by chocobeast on Nov 10, 2011 3:03:33 GMT -5
Venice's breath caught in the back of his throat. He had never had anyone look at him like that before. He blushed deep red when his eyes locked with Ellis'. He had wanted to say a thousand things. But he forgot every one when he lovelocked with Aeron.
Wait? Lovelocked?
LOVE!
Venice barely heard the doc ask him to change but he did. He nodded silently and closed his eyes. Soon, he was concentrating fully on his fae form.
But nothing happened, he didn't change.
When Venice opened his eyes, he actually whined that he hadn't changed. He wanted soo bad to show Aeron the full change. He bit his lower lip and bowed his head so that Aeron couldn't see his shame.
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Post by Ninia on Nov 10, 2011 15:34:12 GMT -5
Aeron watched Venice waiting for the other to change. They were all silent, until Venice opened his eyes again looking away from Aeron, clearly distressed that he couldn’t change. As Aeron watched, all he wanted to do was go over and comfort him. Instead he looked away, trying to supress the feelings Venice was stirring in him.
While the two thought Venice’s failure to change size was a bad thing, Ellis on the other hand continued smiling at the two. He was almost certain now, just ne more test to be sure.
“This may sound strange but…hold hands.”
Aeron quickly turned to Ellis “What?” he choked out.
“Just trust me. Take Venice’s hand.”
Aeron turned back to Venice, suddenly feeling nervous. He swallowed the lump in his throat. There would only be one reason Ellis would ask this. Was Venice his…mate? Aeron’s heart beat’s seemed to get louder in his ears as he slowly held his hand out for Venice looking the other straight in the eye.
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Post by chocobeast on Nov 12, 2011 5:09:34 GMT -5
Venice heard Aeron shift in place and looked hopefully up at Aeron. His eyes were glistening with unshed tears and his face was glowing a soft pink blush. He wanted to say something. Something that could help...but words just hid from him. That was until...
"Hold hands."
Venice immediately felt a rush if panic wash over him. Could Aeron be his mate? Was he going to feel that spark of elelecity that mates felt when theuy 1st touched? What if Aeron wasn't his mate? How would their friendship go now?
Before his mind knew what his shaky hand was doing, Venice reached out reluctantly to take Aeron's larger hand.
Silence filled the tent...not one word or breath broke this moment...then suddenly...
Venice grabbed Aeron's hand. Not just touched it or held it, he grabbed it. If God was his witness, Venice was going to jump both feet in.
A short but jolting shock ran up his arm. Venice yelped in shock and joy. Aeron was amazing. He was dang lucky!
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Post by Ninia on Nov 13, 2011 4:29:03 GMT -5
Aeron stared down at their joined hands as he felt a shock run up his arm. So Ellis was right. Venice was his…mate. Aeron didn’t know what to feel. After they’d been dumped here he’d given up hope of ever finding his mate. He never expected to find that one person that would complete you and now…
Judging by the two’s reaction, Ellis guessed he was right. They were mates. Smiling softly to himself else left his tent deciding to leave the two alone for a while. They probably had a lot to talk about.
Aeron was silent. He looked up at Venice and stepped closer to him. He slowly brought his hand up to caress the side of his face softly, as if scared he’d hurt him.
He looked back down at their joined hands, a smile slowly forming on his face as he shook his head in disbelief. Who’d have thought? He saved the other on a whim and now it turns out they were meant to be.
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Post by chocobeast on Nov 13, 2011 5:09:01 GMT -5
Venice leaned heavily into Aeron's rough palm. It was almost like his body was searching for that which he had lost soo long ago. Comfort...Security...Belonging...
Venice held his hand just as tight as when he first grabbed it. He wasn't ever going to let go now. If he let go, this pure perfect dream could fade like so many had done in the past.
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Post by Ninia on Nov 15, 2011 15:15:44 GMT -5
Aeron remained where he was not moving for a while, unsure what to do. He usually knew what to do and was confident with himself but with Venice… it was completely different.
He swallowed the lump in his throat and took a step back from Venice. He wanted to spend time with the other, get to know him even the little things, but now probably wasn’t the best time. “We should go; I’ll show you around the camp and where you will be staying.” Aeron paused before adding, his voice a little hesitant. "You are going to stay, aren’t you?
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Post by chocobeast on Nov 16, 2011 2:54:29 GMT -5
Venice frowned when Aeron pulled away. Was the Giver scared of him? Did Aeron not like him? Maybe he was too weird and ugly.
Silently, he slipped down from the table and buried his hands in his pockets. With his head bowed, he mumbled, "I thought I was staying with you...now that ummmm..." He fell silent again and shuffled out of the tent. "Okay, where am I staying?"
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Post by Ninia on Nov 20, 2011 7:22:33 GMT -5
Aeron could see that he’d somehow upset the other. Silently cursing himself for hurting Venice, Aeron reached out and took Venice’s hand in his and started to lead him to his tent. The camp wasn’t very big, a few tent’s around a fire in the centre. Aeron’s tent was a bit away from the others.
He ignored the looks they were getting from other’s around the camp who saw their linked hands and continued to show Venice around “The other’s will be wary of you at first but they’ll come to trust you. Just stay close to me for the first few weeks.” He stopped when they were near his tent. Aeron turned to face Venice, not letting go of his hand. “This is my tent…our tent. You will be staying with me…unless you want your own…” Aeron hoped Venice wouldn’t and would choose to stay with him.
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Post by chocobeast on Nov 21, 2011 6:01:52 GMT -5
Venice's heart skipped a happy beat when Aeron retook his hand. He was so afraid that Aeron wouldn't like him or would think that having to protect a helpless bearer was a burden or something. In a place like Blanserta, having a family to feed and protect would be a huge burden to undertake. He could only imagine that a smart and strong Giver like Aeron wouldn't want something so frivilous and dangerous as this.
Gladly, he was mistaken. He smiled hopeful at Aeron as the male took him on the captain's tour of the small compound. It was indeed small and a bit rough. And he did earn looks of curiousity and jealousy. But Venice didn't care. Aeron's hold on his hand was tight and comforting. He nodded understanding when Aeron explained that it was best that he stayed close to him.
"I didn't promise my soul to protect anyone other than you Aeron." He chuckled. "And Yeah, I still owe you." He smirked and then swung their joined hands.
When Aeron turned towards a single tent seperated from the crowd, Venice knew that that was Aeron's. He could tell be the size, the condition (Well taken care of) and by the location (Distant enough for privacy but close enough to protect) that it screamed Aeron. He smiled as they strolled closer.
"Our tent." Venice agreed with a head nod. "I want to stay near you to protect you. And I wanna spend as much time with you as possible. There's sooo much we don't know about each other and soo much that we can do for each other. I can contribute. I swear."
Venice let go of Aeron to show him his fighting stance. It was a perfect defense stance. "I know some hand to hand combat and I can do a little Kung Fu. Not much, but enough to live in a fight. And top that off with the fact that I can cook and I hope that that makes up for me being a bearer."
Venice went to Aeron again scooping up his hand and clutching it to his heart. "Now you don't just own my life either."
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Post by Ninia on Nov 21, 2011 15:44:08 GMT -5
Aeron’s heart sped at the others words, he tried to hide the light blush that appeared on his cheeks but he couldn’t hide his smile. Venice felt the same way. “We have time, we won’t be leaving for a few days, it depends on if the scouts see anything.” Aeron didn’t tell Venice that he might be one of the scouts. The leader of their group probably wouldn’t send Aeron out just yet because he was gone for a while but he couldn’t be sure. He’d have to ask Ellis to look after Venice for him.
Aeron was brought out of his thoughts when he felt Venice’s hand slip from his. He watched the other enter a defensive stance and smiled “I don’t doubt your abilities Venice. You don’t need to prove yourself to me, being a bearer isn’t a weakness. I trust you to protect me and I hope you will come to trust me to protect you.”
Venice took Aeron’s hand again and Aeron led him into the tent. His makeshift bed was on one side while his belongings where in bags along the other. He hadn’t bothered unpacking them, they moved around a lot that he didn’t see the point. It should be big enough for the two of them and a family if they decided to have one.
Aeron paused. A family. With Venice he could have one. He turned around to look at his mate. He knew most would say it’s a stupid idea to raise a child on this planet, one that would get you killed. Aeron himself had said that before but now with Venice here with him, he saw why people made that choice.
“This is where you'll be staying, it’s not much but it’s enough to get by.”
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