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1st Song [Voice]

[Where? Just where was sure? One moment, she was in Serenes, next to her father, trying to guide their people into healing all of their own wounds. The hidden scars the wars and years have left on them. The hologram message, everything didn't make sense. She idly glances down at an worn pendent made of a phoenix feather. The one gift she swore to never lose. Her beloved gave it to her.

The sound of surf and sand can be heard before a much softer sound, then the sound of someone falling into the sand. There was a silence for a few moments before a soft song is transmitted through the communicators. The voice singing in a warm, gentle and loving tone.]

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.
You make me happy, when skies are gray.
You never know dear, how much I love you
So please don't take my sunshine away.

[The verse is sung again before she goes to just hum for a few moments and then the smartphone was pressed off.]

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[He hums in agreement and leans his head against the brush of her wing.]

Our Cloths are said to carry the memories of those who wore them before us, our very souls carry on memories of past lives... If we had any. Not all Saints are active at one time so not every Saint and Cloth may carry the same amount of memories. Since the Phoenix Cloth and I had been unable to be reunited until now I figured that I had no memories of past lives... But maybe I do after all and they are about him.

[He will try to be there for Marco now, because he can feel deep inside a strong pull towards the man, stronger than it had felt with Ace which is a lot to say. But still... If there was a way for him to really remember... But those are thoughts for later on.

When she answers regarding the other her being with Naesala, for an instant Ikki feels regret for having stolen her from a mate that would have also made her happy. But she quickly dispels his worries and he can't help the deep blush that climbs to his cheeks at that. The better mate, she said, he sincerely doubts that to be true but... Wouldn't that be nice to be?

He hadn't intented to bring it up just yet but since she did it first...]

So it's as I thought, it has been longer for you than for me. And you went back to your world.

[To the sleep she feared and hated.]

How long exactly? How long have I left you alone?

[She smiles as he leans his head against her wing. She is going to pamper him once the bury this precious animal.]

That could be it then. It is a past life or since there is another me out there, there could be another you as well. One who has befriended him. Don't feel guilty about it, Darling.

[She knows he will beat himself up over this. But then his reaction to her answer were pricless! She couldn't help but to laugh even more now. Yes, Ikki... You are the better mate.]

Years, it has been around 5 years since I went back to the sleep and finally awoken from it.

[Gives him a worried look.]

But it's not your fault, Ikki. Nautilius was the one who took you away from me. I went back to get stronger, stronger to not only find you again but also help Seiya.

You are telling me to not feel guilty... You realize that's like me telling you to not feel sad for the end of a life, right?

[It's in their natures. Ikki's a phoenix and anger and guilt are always going to be part of him, no matter what, even when he knows it's not his fault, he can't help it. Just like he can't help to beat himself over her being alone for 5 years. At least she woke up from that slumber that she feared.]

I'm sorry you had to go through that again. I... I never intended to leave you but, I think it wasn't Nautilius alone.

For me, just yesterday night I was in Nautilius, with you and the rest. We went to bed and then I woke up here. Marco said he had needed us, wanted us both here with him so he had tried to pull at the strings of fate but ended causing a mess. But...

I had been talking with Ace again about his family, about Marco and Thatch and the rest. I went to bed thinking about that, wanting to use bending to bend the universes to bring them to Nautilius, as well as Seiya and the rest. So maybe it was that why I was sent here, because I willed it but did it wrong because I wasn't strong enough.

[She blinks before giggling.]

I know you all to well but I can still try.

[She idly cradles the still body closer to her, sighing.]

It isn't your fault, Darling. I was the one who made the choice to go back.

[She listens to him though and brushes his cheek again.]

I have also been willing to see you again. As selfish as it sounds, I wanted to be held by you for so long. Even if I am no longer beautiful.

[She wants to hide her scars now. But she can't without leaving his side to use her wings.]

You wouldn't have had to make the choice if I hadn't left, right? You went back because I left.

[Because while it had been mentioned, while he was there, she had never made the choice to return. She hadn't even been sure about returning so... It had to be because he wasn't there that she got pushed to make the choice.

The rest of what she says, though, baffles him.]

... Okay, I'm pretty sure we have gone over this already and you should know that I couldn't care less but... I'll bite. Why do you think you're no longer beautiful?

[Because as far as he's concerned she could be desfigured and he would still love her, he didn't fall in love with her face and body, if that's how he worked he would have been in love with Athena.]

It wasn't just because you left... Other things happened which forced my hand.

[She sighs before giggling a little.]

I wish I can take you to Serenes. You can meet Papa! And Reyson and Rafiel and the rest! I am not the last Heron, Darling. There is a few of us but there are others. Most of them have been enslaved though but thanks to some of the Beorc kingdoms, we are working on freeing all of them.

[She blinks at him before looking away.]

It should be obvious... Even if by the ones on my face and neck....

What other things?

[He frowns a bit, he knows it's in the past and he can't help or do anything about it but... He's still going to worry about Nautilius and the family he left there, isn't he?

He smiles a bit when she goes on, glad to see that she's not the last Heron as she feared. That she's not alone. Although...]

Your family... I'm not sure that would be a good idea, I mean... You know how I am, it probably already has been hard with you rejecting your old suitors, but if you show them for who you rejected them...

[They would be disappointed for sure.

He frowns again and moves to try to get a better look at her.]

By the what on your face?

[Well, there are a few scars, faint for what he's used to see in a body, he hasn't seen Marin and Shaina often but he clearly remembers that what was seen of their bodies had far more and deeper scars than what Leanne sports. If anything the scars only make him beat himself more because they mean she has been involved in fighting, something he swore to protect her from.]

A storm... It affected almost everyone there. I know it wasn't them that said or did those things to me but still...

[She blinks and okay, gives him a playful push with her hips.]

Nonsense, I am sure that they will love you just like I do. Rafiel is married to the Wolf Queen so what difference is it that I married a Phoenix? I am sure that Papa will love you and Reyson will play with you.

[Cause what else could those verbal threats and punches be? Playing!]

Who I choose to marry is my choice to make. You won me first before they did. They had their chance, they abandoned me when they thought I was dead. Naesala has plenty of mistresses to keep him occupied and Tibarn his duties as the Bird King.

[But now she blushes and frowns as he looks closer.]

After we bury this little one... Should go somewhere private so you can see the extent of them.

A storm? What exactly happened? What did it do to them?

[And he's going to raise an eyebrow at that.]

Unless Reyson is a child I'm going to hope that when you say "play" it actually means something else, and it's just you misunderstanding it.

[Because he knows his wife.]

And it's not the same. I doubt the Wolf Queen is a being anchored in chaos and destruction as much as the Phoenix, even if there's life and rebirth on it as well... It's just a huge difference with the normal Heron and probably with your other suitors. Besides, I'm not fit to be the husband of a princess, I would never fool myself to think I am.

I know you chose me and I'll never stop to wonder what madness took hold of you to do that, to grant me that honor. But I know my place and I wouldn't want me to cause trouble for you at your world.

[One of the many reasons why he also won't really do much with her regarding sex and such. No matter how much Ace insisted.]

... If you insist. But you need to tell me what you are talking about, I don't see anything weird in your face.

Everyone suddenly became the opposite of how they are. But it only lasted for a week.

[She giggles before bursting out laughing.]

I am the youngest of my family. I am pretty sure I am not misunderstanding it. Usually I see him screaming at Naesala and then try to punch him. He does the same to Tibarn or...... Just about any guy really.

[She sighs and shakes her head.]

Yes, you are. You seem to be the only one who cares enough to try and see me for who I am and not what I am. Ikki, you are fit to be my husband. There is no one better to be it.

I choose you because I love you. You are the only one who truly completes me and make me whole. Your Chaos balances my Order. Your place is by my side, always. I don't care what others think of my choice. Besides, nothing what anyone can do can hurt me.

[Not as much as what Ashnard did. She idly trembles and pales a little at remembering that week.]

.... My scars. I am covered in them now.

The opposite? ... I suppose that doesn't mean Ace was a man of ice, right?

[No, chances are it changed their personality and character. For Ace... Would that make him a Marine? A bad one maybe, because even as a pirate Ace was a good person as far as Ikki's concerned. He wishes he had been there to help her but... What if he had been affected as well? The opposite of how he is... What would that be? He doesn't even want to think of it.

He shakes his head as she explains how she's not misunderstanding it.]

Leanne... You are misunderstanding it, I'm completely sure now. But it's okay, if he has the same strength as you chances are he would break his hand if he tried to punch me so I'll be careful to avoid him injury.

[At least the idea of one of her brothers yelling at him and trying to punch him fits with what he would expect so... He will agree with Reyson most probably even if he refuses to leave Leanne's side.]

... I wouldn't say that Leanne, I see you for what you are as much as the others. It's almost impossible to not see you as a Heron, you're the very definition of it from looks to your attitude.

[That's not what she means but what else is she? She's Leanne and a Heron, there's nothing else in the picture!]

You balance my Chaos, I would be a fool to deny how much your sole existence helps me to calm down. When I arrived here hours ago I was ready to destroy this place because you weren't here, if I didn't was because Marco found me and so did Seiya and Dohko. But now... Now you're here and right now all I want is to be with you... Or go find Ace and drag him here so he meets us and we can start anew right away.

[He really wants to go meet Ace now that he thinks of it. Even if moments before he had been stressing about it. That's the magic of Leanne's presence.]

Your scars?

[Ikki pauses and blinks before he smiles, widely and... Glowing with pride and love for her as he looks at her and the scars that worry her so much.]

My love... Did you forget who I am? Those tiny, faint scars... No matter how many there are or how much of your body they cover, they are yours and I love them. All they do is make me lament not being there for you but... They also prove that my wife is a woman capable of taking care of herself and fight her own wars, and for that, I couldn't love them more or be more proud of them.

[And he leans in, mentally excusing himself to the animal they have yet to bury, but he needs to do this now. He moves to kiss her lips briefly before moving to kiss every scar that he spots in her face and neck. No longer beautiful she says, if anything she's even more beautiful now than before. And it fills him with so much pride he could explode.]

[She blinks before giggling.]

Being a man of ice might kill Ace a little bit on the inside. He is too much like fire.

[She blinks again.]

But that is how Reyson is.... He seems to get along with so many people though.

[She sighs and listens to him, frowning a little.]

I am sorry.... I wasn't here earlier. You must have been scared and hurt... I am sorry, even though I promised to always be by your side. You had to arrive here without me.

[And she feels guilty over that. But then he was smiling and glowing? She blinks and before she could speak, he kisses her. She couldn't help but to blush quite a bit and then the blush increases as he kisses each of them.]

Dar-Dar-Darling~! [The neck ones were extra sensitive and hnnng, okay. She needs to show him all of them. Just to see if he has the same opinion. But she was positive that he will.]

Thank you... How could I be so blessed to be chosen and loved by you.

[By now they are coming to a park.]

You said the "opposite". But yes, that would be going too far even for a storm. He would explode from the contradiction.

[He shakes his head.]

Just because he gets along with people doesn't mean that the punches and screaming he does is a play. I punch and scream at people and it's not a game.

[She wasn't there when he woke up and he didn't expect her to be, he hadn't expected anyone to be, nor anyone that would know him. That's probably why it felt even worse, because at first he had been angry at being pulled from his new home but then he was angry at ending in a place where he could have still been with her but she wasn't there.]

You have nothing to be sorry about, I wasn't scared just angry. I didn't expect anyone I knew to be here, much less people who knew me, so when I met them and realized that you could have been here. That you could come here but not remember me or love someone else... That's when I got angrier.

I'm not sure what I would have done if you had loved someone else. If you just didn't remember me I had full intention of just getting to know you again. [And courting the hell out of her, this time with full intention. But he won't say that.]

But you're here now, that's what matters the most as Marco said.

[Aaand if she makes that noise that only makes him want to kiss her scars even more. But there are other matters to be attended to at first, so he pulls back and smiles.]

Silly, those are my lines. I'm the one who definitively doesn't deserve as much as you give me.

But let's leave that for later, where do you think I should dig?

[And his attention is back to the park and the task at hand.]

Do you think he will just be a puff of smoke or more like a match?

[She giggles a little before smiling even more.]

I guess so. But why then would he be so aggressive then towards them?

[Something to ask Reyson if he ever comes here. She never thought that he had an aggressive bone in his body. But perhaps Ikki is right about Reyson.

She frowns and quickly shakes her head.]

I doubt that I could ever fully forget you. You are very impossible to forget. But still... I am sorry. It is still something you should never have gone through.

[She smiles and nods her head, cooing and ears wiggling.]

Aye, that is what matters most now. And you are here with me now. Let us never leave each other's sides again.

[Her pale face is now blushing as much as she could. A wing moving to half hide her face when he pulls back and smiles.]

Let us say then that we each give each other much more than what we deserve, my Darling husband.

[She goes to take a deep breath to compose herself and points towards a tree.]

That tree will be good. So he can have shade and shelter during both sunny and rainy days. He can be protected a little there.

Fireworks. He would be an explosion of fireworks.

[It's not even something to wonder about.]

Maybe he is aggressive? Have you considered that? What happened to him after the attack, while you were asleep? I suppose that unless he was asleep as well he probably has a lot of anger inside, even if he can come to forgive and move on, I wouldn't fault him for having a seed of aggression in him after what you all had to go through.

[Because chances are that just like Leanne thought they were all dead, Reyson may have thought the same, that his family and people were dead. And if he had to live through years of that... Then again, it's just speculation, he doesn't know the other and can't expect to do so. But he's pretty sure that it's not a game as Leanne thinks.]

I have no intention of doing so, never had any intention to begin with. Let's hope the stars are kind enough to grant us that wish. Or to at least allow us to reunite again should we ever come apart... Though I do not wish for us to become like Orihime and Hikoboshi.

[But he supposes it would still be better than to never see each other again.

His smile doesn't fade even as she composes herself, simply looking at where she's pointing before nodding.]

As you wish, I'll be done in a moment.

[And he will get to work, digging with his own hands a nice grave for the animal before gesturing for her to put it to rest there once he's done.]

Big or small ones? Would he sparkle?

[She giggles again as their small teasing of Ace.]

Brother.... I will have to ask him, should he ever come. But even so... I am positive he will approve of you.

[She smiles and nods her head.]

Same here, I shall pray that we are always together. We will find a way to be reunited even if we are separated. Orihime and Hikoboshi? Who are they?

[She quickly looks him over.]

I need to give you another one of my crest feathers. So that a part of me is always with you. That along with my heart will always be with you.

[She smiles as he watches him dig the grave, following him once he gestures for her to put it to rest. She gives the animal one last hug and places a soft kiss on the top of it's head before carefully and gently laying it in the grave. Tears were forming in her eyes as she kept her hand on it before slowly withdrawing and nodding to Ikki.

She felt guilty that she couldn't save it so hopefully, these small things will make up for it. To give it's spirit and soul a peaceful rest.]

It's Ace so... Big ones. And he wouldn't sparkle, that's Marco's bussiness.

[He has never seen Ace sparkle but already can tell that Marco does. He does it even when he's not in phoenix form, at least in Ikki's eyes.]

Well, even if he doesn't approve I can't say I would back away. I may not want to cause you trouble, but I don't care enough to be willing to give up on you.

[Besides, it's not as if he has anything that would prove that her being with him puts her in danger or would cause her more pain. There's the memory of Esmeralda but... Ikki is at a point where he has given up and decided to be greedy and just take what he wants in this regard. He blames Ace for that.]

Hmm, they are two deities from my world from an old folkstale. Orihime was the daughter of Tentei, the Jade Emperor, she had the talent of weaving beautiful clothes, so beautiful that her father wanted her to keep weaving them forever, so she did, happy to make her father happy. But with time she also began to long being able to fall in love because her work didn't allow her to go and meet other people. Her father understood her wish and set her to meet Hikoboshi, a young man who lived across the Amanogawa, a river made of stars, also known as the Milky Way, and who tended to the cows of heaven.

When the two met, Orihime and Hikoboshi fell in love right away, and got married soon after. But after that, both were so busy with each other that they stopped tending to their jobs. The Jade Emperor got angry and separated them forcefully, sending Hikoboshi back to the other side of the Amanogawa. Orihime cried and pleaded with her father and eventually the emperor allowed them to meet again, but only one day per year and only if both of them worked hard at their respective tasks.

[Ikki explains the tale easily as he works on the grave, falling silent after it and waiting patiently as Leanne gives the last goodbye to the animal. Once she's done he works on covering the grave again.]

And loud, you can't forget how loud he will be too.

[She smiles and shakes her head.]

You will have me on your side as well. I will do what I can to convince him. Even if I have to get Papa to help.

[She listens as he explains the tale. He was right, she didn't want to end up like those two if she could help it. To be separated from him to only meet one day a year. After she said her goodbyes, she goes to place her hands in her lap as she watches him cover the grave again. He had such a kind and gentle heart once you get past all the anger and guilt.

She waits for him to be done before reaching over to grab his hand, a small smile on her face as a few more tears fall from her eyes. She was grateful he did this much for the animal.]

After meeting Marco I have the feeling they are both just equally loud, though.

[He smiles at that before he shrugs.]

Thanks, but for now it doesn't really matter. Does it? We have no way to get to your world and they aren't here. And even if we could go to your world I should first go to mine and finish my mission.

[So that Seiya can be saved. Or the whole world destroyed. Whatever happens first.

He remains silent as he focuses on his current task, giving the animal as much respect as he can, as well as kindness. It's not much, he knows it, but... Leanne had choosen to give the animal all that love, as her husband he should do the same and support her. Besides he had felt it in its Cosmos, how happy and glad it was that Leanne had found it, that she was loving it as it left.

He takes her hands and squeezes them, smiling at her tenderly and not saying anything about the tears. He hates to see her cry but... He can't fault her for it this time.]

Thank you, Leanne. Thank you for being so kind and loving, the world doesn't deserve you.

[He kisses her forehead, he is so lucky to be loved by her. So lucky to have met her. Part of him wonders if he's dreaming and this is just that, a dream and that he will wake up in this world without her. Or without remembering her.]

We would need to cover our ears then so they won't hurt.

[She chuckles and shakes her head.]

For now, it doesn't matter. We have each other again. I would follow you to your world if that's the case. I will help you with your mission. And no, there will be no talking me out of it.

[A death was always painful to watch, no matter how great or small the life was. Death will always affect others around. She looks over to him when she feels him squeezing her hands. She forces a smile at his words and kiss.]

It is nothing, truly it isn't... I would like to think someone else would have done the same for it.

[She leans against him, sobbing for a few minutes. Though once she is done, she just goes to cuddle him.]

We should go someone more private. I still have all my scars to show you.

I'll put you in a bubble of Cosmos then so it doesn't hurt you.

[Like he tried to do when that plant illness was spreading around. Nevermind how that ended for him, he will do it again if given the chance.]

I wouldn't think of talking you out of it. Just of running away without you while you're distracted with something else. But right now none of that is something to consider.

[At least he's honest in that he would just try to sneak away without her, because he knows that if they talk about it she just won't give up.

He allows her time to cry, as much as he hates it, when it's for something like this he can understand and allow it. It would be much different if she cried because of him, that's what he hates the most. The idea of causing her so much pain that she would cry.]

... We should? Things have really changed, haven't they? I would have never expected you to be impatient about undressing and showing even me your naked body.

[He's just teasing. And he doesn't really feel any urgency in seeing her scars, he's sure they are as beautiful as the ones he can already see.]

Or is your heat coming up again?

[It wasn't that long ago since she had one with him but... If it has been longer for her maybe the cycles are messed up or something.]

[She remembers that time and almost in an instant.]

No. You will not do that. You are not allowed to do that for one as myself.

[But then he admits that he will try to sneak away and sighs.]

I guess I have to be more on guard around you. So that I can stay with my beloved more.

[She is thankful that he has given her the time to cry and mourn for the animal. It would only be around him, that she will be willing to show her tears. He will be the only one she can show this weak side to.

She was about to thank you and then... The teasing and she blushes quite a bit, moving to push him a little.]

F-F-Fine! I won't show you them! I just did want any surprises or at least better prepare myself in case...

[She goes to let out a slow breath, feeling all the anxiety of the thought of having someone see her naked again. But then he brings up her heat and the blush deepens.]

It wasn't anywhere near that time and I am not sure.

[So much blushing now.... As well as pouting. Her wings moves to hide as much of herself as possible from him.]

[Well, he's not surprised by her reply but she should know him enough to predict what he will answer.]

I know I'm not allowed to do that. But see, I'm your husband and you're my precious wife, so I'll do whatever I consider it's necessary to protect you. And, regardless of what you think, you're worth every sacrifice. I'm afraid the only way for you to avoid all that would be to run away from me.

[But she won't do that, would she? He smiles at her, almost arrogant but full of confidence and strength.]

Yes, you should. It wouldn't be fair that I'm the only one on guard regarding where you are going.

[He laughs at her reaction, allowing her to push him away, his laugh rumbling in his chest, warm and relaxed. Only she makes him feel like that.]

I already told you, didn't I? I love your scars, no matter how many of them you have, or where you have them. And unless you can tell me who caused them so I can burn them alive until their skin and muscles melt and their bones turn into ashes, there's no reason for any of us to worry about them.

[And he reaches for her to bring her closer and nuzzle her face and neck, kissing it softly.]

Well, we're not sure what season is going on in this world, maybe we should check that, just in case it affects you. That worries me more than the scars.

[So much pouting right now.]

You know that I will never do that! Especially after being separated from you for so long... Bully.

[She then gives him a look and sighs.]

Maybe I should find a way to throw you in my world and go in your stead on your mission. That way it can still be fulfilled and you won't be stupid while on it.

[And forever not telling him right now just how attractive he looks when he is being like this. She has forgotten how sweet the sound of his laughter was to her.]

You have, but these ones are not nearly as bad as a couple of others. I am sorry Darling but I can't do that. To my knowledge, all of the perished during the wars. Even the ones I would have given my blessing for you to take care of.

[She easily moves closer to him, letting him be affectionate with her.... And trying to not make sounds when he kisses the scars on her neck.]

Yes, we should... I can already tell there is a change in the seasons and my body is reacting to the changes.

[A small frown.]

Who knows how I will be... The last time we were together, that was during my first heat. I would like to think I have a better handle on myself by now even if I am going into heat.

Oh, I'm a bully now? And what are you going to do about it?

[He's just teasing her while holding her close, still smiling and looking at her with nothing but love -and some amusement- in his eyes.]

Now I'm the stupid one? It wasn't me who ran to meet someone who scared me and gave me a bad feeling without telling anyone, was it?

[He has no idea if he looks handsome to her or not, hus just knows he loves feeling this way and it only happens when she's around. Though if she told him that he looked attractive he would probably blush and deny it.]

Oh, well, if they all perished already I suppose there's nothing I can do. Unless I find a way into the afterlife in your world while you have me locked there, then I could exact my revenge on them. Doesn't matter that they are already dead.

[He has just been with her, so he doesn't really feel a need to be with her, but she has been without him for so long... Part of him, the phoenix inside him, wants to be affectionate with her and make sure that she remembers him and has his scent all over. So that no one doubts she's his wife.

He pauses a bit as she talks about her first heat, he remembers her being in pain and uncomfortable and him being worried and not knowing what to do. He had thought that at least it was over and it would be a while before it happened again, but it seems that he wasn't allowed that break.]

Did you suffer? While they happened in your world without me? Or did they not happen?

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