Step and Slide

[danicaloy]

Akia continue to drink his soup until his stomach was full, he was so hungry. He leaned his back into the chair, and listened to Rebecca's rants, she always had a way of speaking her mind shouting like that.

However, there was truth to her words, and Akia knew she only wanted the best for him. She was the one who took care of him, and taught him how to cook for example, when his parents left.

Maybe Rebecca was right, and he did need some time to relax, his parents didn't call or anything so I suppose they wouldn't mind if he went out of town for a while, and he would be with Amoris. That, alone, made it worthwhile.

Akia looked up in time to see Amoris standing next to him, worry filling his eyes. Oh, did he put that worry there, it didn't suit Amoris at all.

The boy stood up quickly, facing the other. "It's alright, I'll be fine, Amoris. There's no need to worry." He then to face Rebecca, "Thank you Rebecca, for everything. I'm feeling much better now."

Rebecca just threw her arms around Akia shoulders in a comforting embrace, "Just be sure you take care of yourself, and don't be afraid to anyone if something wrong."

Akia nodded, said his goodbye to the petite shop owner, as he and Amoris left out the door.

[Amoris]

Amoris faintly waved to Rebecca and told her 'good-bye' before leaving. He strolled out behind Akia, wondering exactly how to pose the question he had in mind to the youth beside him. There was a few moments of silence before he decided to say something.

"So, Akia...are you really sure you're alright now?" At the other's nod he continued. "Uh...would you still like to visit my ship?" he asked slowly.

The brunette glanced at the silver-haired young man and pointed to one road. It was the one he had been sitting on yesterday when Akia had first found him. "It's down that way...My ship, I mean."

[danicaloy]

Akia had become worried about Amoris, was he thinking of leaving already?

He turned around to face the older man, when the question was asked about going to his ship. Akia wondered if they could take the 'vacation' in a ship.

"I would like to very much, thank you." Akia exclaimed softly. With that he reached forward to take Amoris' hand, and went to stand next to him. "...Lead the way."

[Amoris]

Amoris smiled at him and squeezed Akia's hand slighty. "Okay," he said. They walked down the street a bit before stopping at a small path that was almost entirely unnoticable. He pulled the other boy carefully down the path until they came to a clearing.

In the middle of the area was a metal conntraption. It was roughly the size of two large cars put together and looked much like the typical spaceships seen in those earth books. The brunette grimanced at the sight of it though.

"I'm sorry it's such a eyesore. It was the only one I could take for my trip. I mean, it wasn't supposed to be a long vacation after all," he said, slightly grinning at the word 'vacation'. He glanced back over at Akia whom was still staring at the ship.

He scratched the of his neck nervously before asking, "Hey...Akia, I was wondering if you would like to come visit my home? I mean, you don't have to and it wouldn't be a long trip...I just wondered because you've shown me here and I want to show you my home..." He didn't add 'among other things' at the end of his sentance, but he did think it.

[danicaloy]

Akia couldn't believe it! Something that was only supposed to appear in movies was here right in front of his eyes! He almost jumped, throwing his arms around Amoris in a crushing hug, when the other invited him come with him, but the warmth of the hold he had on Amoris' hand, was enough to sustain him.

"No one had ever asked me to come anywhere with them, They've always expected me to stay at home."

Akia raised his head, squeezing Amoris' hand more confidently. He smiled.

"I've love to accompany to you to your home planet, Amoris."

[Amoris]

Amoris grinned widely and actually did hug Akia. "Great!" he said as he pulled back. He let go of Akia altogether then and turned to open the ship's door.

He struggled for a minute before it creaked open and he hopped in and offered his hand to help the other in. When Akia was safely inside, he began pointing at various things and explaining a bit about them. He walked towards the back and opened another two doors.

"That one's the bathroom...It's kinda cramped. This one is the living room. We have a small kitchen, a table, and...a hanging cot. Erm, I guess I'll sleep on the floor...," he said as he realized that there was only one bed. After all, it was a ship designed a long time ago and for small trips.

Shaking his head, he walked further into the area and smiled as Akia followed. "I just have to make a call to Master Shibbs, so he won't worry and can prepare a room for you." He smiled and started to dig through his pockets for the emergency contact his teacher had given him.

"After that, we'll go back to your house so you can pick up some clothes...unless you don't mind wearing some of mine until we get to Jeskara?" he asked, looking up as he raised an eyebrow. "We can probably get you more when we get home, but...you probably want to leave a message for your parents...Don't you?" he asked, a small look of disgust crossing his face. It wasn't for Akia, but for the people who had "raised" him.

After all, he knew plenty about bad parents...He was just happy that his own passed him over to the school instead of continuing on in the way they had. Too bad Akia hadn't had that...

He shook off his thoughts and smiled at Akia, just glad that the other was with him now and would be taken care of. At least, for the time that he was in the Jshiko's company...

[danicaloy]

Akia was so enraptured, at everything that was happening, going into space, with Amoris, maybe he would even get to see Amoris' family, 'I wonder if they're as kind as Amoris is, and maybe they know something about my real parents!'

Akia paused abruptly in mid-thought, "I should at least leave a note for my other parents, in case they do come back while I'm gone, as well as for Rebecca. I could ask her if she could watch the house while I'm gone."

It was Amoris' earlier statements that made him blush, when he mentioned there was only one cot. Amoris was so noble, he would give his bed for a friend! But Akis wouldn't allow it. "No Amoris, that wouldn't be fair, this your ship, you deserve the to sleep in your own bed. I-I could try what you did last night and transform again," Akia stuttered, not knowing exactly what he was saying he didn't know how to transform at will, "and sleep next to you on the ground or something."

The other image that bothered him was the fact Amoris mentioned about his change of clothes, and a flush ran through his face at the mention he would have to wear Amoris' clothes if he didn't bring his own. It was almost as bad when Amoris' hugged him a few minutes ago, outside. They were so warm and intoxicating that you craved for more.

Akia was so excited. He couldn't wait to get this 'vacation' started so rushed back toward the entrance of the ship and turned back to Amoris. "I'll be back, I won't be more than an hour at least. I'm just going home to get everything ready." However, before he left, Akia rushed back to Amoris and caught him in a light embrace, whispering in his ear. "Thank you my friend, for everything."

Akia let go and took off down the narrow path.

[Amoris]

Amoris blinked as he brought a hand up to his ear where Akia's warm had just caressed it. Whoa...A small grin crossed his face before he shook his head. This was bound to be an interesting trip, to say the least. If Akia kept acting like...Well, himself, the brunette wondered if he'd be able to control himself.

Still smiling, he fiddled with the phone thing he had pulled from one of his pockets. It beeped, signaling it was ready to be used and the he pressed the contact button on it. He waited a few minutes before a static-y voice erupted from it.

"Hello? *K-k-ssssh* that you?"

The Jshiko laughed. "Yeah, Master...It's Amoris," he said, loudly so that his teacher could hear him clearly.

"We'll have *Shhheeess* keep it short. Too far. Where *K-s-s* you?"

He placed the communicator on loud and set it on the table, so he could move around with out holding it. "Earth. It was by accident. I did find...a friend though. He's got some Jshiko in him. I'm bring him to visit, alright?" he asked as he began to straighten up the place.

"Oh? Of course you -*Shhhissk-k-k-sss* make a room for him?"

He smiled as he fluffed up the sheets on the cot, determined to discuss sleeping arrangements further with Akia when the other young man got back. "Yeah. Thanks, Shibby Shibbs!" he said, using the special name he used for the man when he was especially thankful to him or goofing off. "Bye!"

"Bye."

The phone clicked off and continued to fizz for a bit until Amoris walked over and clicked it off. He couldn't wait to get home to show the other young man where he lived and exactly who his master was.

One more hour!

[danicaloy]

Akia stood pondering in front of his closet, as he wondered what one would bring when going to visit another planet.

He had already made a call to Rebecca telling her he would be out for awhile. She seemed more than pleased seeing as it was her who suggested to Amoris the idea of a 'vacation'.

the boy quickly and carefully folded some extra shirts, and pants, and other casual outfits as well as one formal outfit just in case. After a while, the white-haired youth had his shoulder bag and a small carry-on bag waiting in the entryway, leaning next to a table which held a small folded paper. The boy didn't know if his parents were coming back tomorrow or not, so he wrote them a note just to be safe.

Akia now stood in front of the mantle in the hallway, where all the pictures. It took a while, but he was able to repair the broken glass frames, lightly cutting his hand in the process, but he was able to tend and wrap it too.

He didn't know what compelled him to do so, but before he knew it, Akia carfully laid the picture of Kale inside the front compartment of his shoulder bag.

It was strange but before whenever he touched Kale's pictures or possessions, a spark was lit up from inside his heart, but now nothing.

Akia looked around the house once more, making sure he had everything he needed. Finally with all that done, the white-haired youth was off, unknown to him, on the biggest adventure of his life.

[Amoris]

Amoris stood at the edge of the clearing, waiting. It was about time for Akia to show up if his watch was correct. It had automatically reset when they reached the destination they were now in, but it could still have its faults.

He tapped his foot against the ground, shifted stances, and even paced a bit. He was just so anxious to get started! The thought was enough to send a chuckle through him.

The trip itself would be interesting. He would point out the stars and planets to Akia, and they would be living in close quarters to each other for about half a week or so. They would swap stories and if the other youth wanted, the brunette would even try to teach him how to control the ship.

Staring pointedly at the path, he immediately brightened when he saw the silver-haired young man coming towards him. He walked over and held out his hand to take the bag. “So, are you ready?” he asked, grinning.

“I did some stuff while you were gone…I might have forgotten to do some stuff, but I don’t think it was anything major. Wait…” he said before he scrambled off. A minute passed and he came back looking flush. “I…uh, forgot to add some extra gas. It’s not like we would go spiraling out of control or fall like all those movies say, but we would have been stuck floating around until we could contact someone…”

He nervously scratched the back of his head. “Well, now I’m sure that that’s everything. Shall we then?”

[danicaloy]

Akia met Amoris as he was already half down the path. However, he looked questionably at the young man when the other's hand went for his suitcase. Akia was capable of carrying his own things, but he let it slide sighing, besides he didn't know where one would put luggage on a spaceship.

The two started toward the ship but Akia couldn't help but wonder worried about Amoris' earlier comments.

"Amoris, if the ship does need gas, there is a gas station just down the road, to the left." Akia pointed outward immediately left of the path, then lowered his head little, his white hair falling over his eyes.

"I'm sorry, I am being too cautious. I shouldn't be telling you things, I don't know anything about. If you say there is nothing to worry about than I trust you."

Akia smiled. With that said, he entered through the door of the ship.

[Amoris]

Amoris followed after and set Akia's bag inside a small cabinet off to the side. He turned back with a small smile. "Well, I'm glad that you trust me. That's always nice, you know? Anyways, I meant to say I had forgotten. I just added some more, for the just in case."

He laughed a bit and added, "Besides, I don't exactly think the gas stations here will have the right kind of gas for a space ship." When the other boy's face adopted a slight blush, the brunette walked over and looped an arm around his shoulders. "Don't worry about it though. We're here to have fun, okay?"

Still with his arm around Akia's shoulders, the Jshiko guided them to the front cabin. "And this is where the fun starts! It's about time to get the show on the road...You got everything you wanted?"

[danicaloy]

Akia was slightly startled by Amoris throwing his arm around his shoulders. However, it felt as right as it was holding Amoris' hand. For the first time since Kale left Akia felt wanted, needed...safe.

“Yes, I’m ready.” Akia said, feeling a little excited, nervous, and anxious all at the same time.

Amoris guided him over to the control panel, where Akia supposed this was where Amoris would be sitting during most of the trip. The boy ran his fingers lightly along the seat and ghosted over to the dashboard. Akia couldn’t help but wonder…

“Amoris…” Akia said softly under his breath, “Since it’s probably going to be a long trip, and you might get tired. So, perhaps you could teach me how to fly this craft.”

He turned to face the other man, with hopeful cerulean eyes, but somewhere in the back of his mind told him to forget the idea. He trusted Amoris but what proof did Amoris have to trust him. Akia immediately lowered his gaze again, dashing the thought from his mind.

“I’m sorry, forget I mentioned it. You’ve gone out of your way to allow me to visit your home; I thank you. I promise not to be your way too much.”

[Amoris]

Amoris shook his head and sighed before pulling akia over to the control panel. "No, no, no...I'll teach you, but on one condition." He held up a finger to emphasize his point and smiled when the other boy nodded hesitantly to his question.

"You gotta quit saying sorry, okay?" He said, laughing. "I really don't mind listening to your ideas and opinions. I want to hear them, so don't be sorry."

The brunette began to teach the other then. He pointed out all the things that needed to be monitored, how to steer the craft, and all the buttons that might need to be pushed. Akia seemed to take it in very well, and the Jshiko couldn't help but to smile proudly.

"There now," he said before yawning slightly and moving to sit in the control chair. "Isn't that better?"

((sorry for the wait! I've been sick and bogged down by work!))

[danicaloy]

Akia nodded confidently, "I understand, Amoris, thank you very much."

This was all really amazing. Akia felt just like a little boy again. Ever since he was a small child, Akia has always had a fascination with space and flying. Every night, whenever he couldn't sleep, the boy would climb out his window and just sit back on top of the roof, gazing at the endless blanket of bright stars lighting up the night sky.

Akia would make one single wish, the same one every night on the same star that one day he would be able to fly into space and visit the farthest reaches of the galaxy. Akia had never felt happier. This was his greatest fantasy and it was coming true.

The boy smiled knowing full well he could trust Amoris with his life. The white-haired youth moved toward one of the slide windows of the ship. He propped up his arms and laid down his head so blue eyes could watch the magnificent view playing beyond the glass.

Akia sighed dreamily as he whispered, "I never realized how beautiful the Earth is from here..."

Bright cerulean eyes gazed over the scene to look outward into the darkness of space. Then he saw it...

"There it is, my star..." Akia gasped.

Akia didn't know how to explain it, but no matter where he was, he could always find that star. It looked no different from the billions of other stars out there, but to Akia it was. It always gave him a comforting feeling of home, even when he was home, and told him, he wasn't alone.

As Akia stared at his star with longing eyes, Something felt strange. This feeling that normally Akia sensed from only his star, was also the feeling he got whenever Amoris was standing right beside him. He felt safe and truly loved, like he had finally come home to where he truly belonged.


((Don't worry about it! Just be sure to get better. Here take this to give to Amoris; an 'Akia' plushie!! Aww...Akia's blushing, you should see it! *hugs Akia* it's okay you'll see Amoris again soon! During his next reply!))