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New chapter! 5/21/04

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Notes: <> for telepathy, ** for thoughts, italics if a pokemon talks!

Chapter 7

“You’re so warm…”

Lance looked amused. They were currently on the snowy slopes of the chain of mountains around Mahogany, in a cave.

He didn’t like caves much, but this one was empty and it served its purpose to provide shelter.

“I see.”

Ash nodded, satisfied, as Pikachu looked up from where he was curled up next to Vulpix, her tails wrapped around him.

He was warm too.

They were so cute together!
Cute and kawaii and shimmery little ones, fire and lightning dancing and that was such a good combination of power…

He laughed as he remembered the look on Wallace’s face when he had used Flaming Thunder for the first time. And Lance-chan was so proud of him; so happy… he liked making Lance-chan happy.

Because Lance-chan was his everything

He took a sip of the hot chocolate from the thermos he was holding, yes that was warm too but not really…

He snuggled deeper into Lance’s embrace.

He wanted to wrap himself around the other trainer and meld and let the fire consume them together… and it would be so pretty!

I want you to stay with me forever, Lance-chan. It’ll be perfect, because I’ll have you and I only need you!

It’s so pretty…

Ash could see the shadows swirling around Lance now, as his magic rose, and he thought it was pretty too.

He took another sip of chocolate.

Stay with me, please? I know you will…

He stared into golden eyes trustingly.

Lance smiled. * So close… it’s like Tantalus, I can touch you but I must be careful, if I take you now I’ll hurt you and break you and all your pretty light will vanish… and that can’t happen. *

No, I won’t let it happen.

Pretty little one, my little hikari-chan. So sweet and perfect, you don’t know yet, but you taste like sugar and trembling light…

You’re afraid of me, somewhere deep inside, but don’t worry, I got rid of everything bad in your mind, remember, so now you won’t worry anymore! Good little one…

So pretty, soft and smooth and perfection…

His fingers brushed through strands of fine hair, raven-black. He would take good care of the little one…

Ash closed his eyes, and tucked his head against Lance’s chest. < Lance-chan? >

< Hmm? >

Lance nodded, knowing that love was not love in the romantic sense at this moment, but accepted it just the same.

< I’m glad. > Ash whispered, as the snow continued to fall outside. < I’d hate it if you left me. >

< Really? >

< I’d die. > Ash said truthfully.

Lance paused. * Yes… light and darkness fit two pieces of a puzzle… * < I’ll never leave you, koi. >

Ash looked up. < Honto Ni? >

< It’s my death too… >

Ash nodded, accepting the reasoning. “Hai.”

He felt Lance stand up, going outside to check the weather. The snow still fell. Sighing, the Dragon Master reached out to stop it…

And hit a barrier.

Glaring as the realization sunk in, Lance muttered a few curses under his breath, namely Lugia, and went back inside.

< Have fun Chosen! >

< Nonsense! You’ll be grateful later. >

< He’s _twelve_, dear guardian. >

< Yes, but he’s… >

Lance cut off communications there as he sighed, and activated Time. The seconds ticked by, along with his magic reserves.

He cut off the power seconds before he would have blacked out. A grim smile settled on his features.

With this much magic drain, he wouldn’t be able to do anything if he tried… he would recover in an instant if he used Restoration Rain, but he calmly blocked the ability for two days.

Time restarted.

Ash blinked. “Lance-chan?”

He didn’t’ feel sleepy anymore.

“What is it?”

Ash frowned. “I feel like something is wrong. Maybe its just nerves…”

< Very perceptive. > Lance sent.

< Okay then. >

Ash obediently closed his eyes and fell back to sleep.

Lugia tsked. * Stubborn, my Chosen is so stubborn at times. *

< He has a point, dear. >

Lugia jumped as Honou materialized next to him. < And don’t forget I do have a concern about his welfare. >

< Exactly. Do you really think forcing desire on him right now is the right thing to do? >

Lugia sighed. * I guess not, but still… *

< Your Chosen will be fine; don’t worry. > The phoenix placated. < Now come on, or we’ll miss Moltres and Zapdos’s christening party for their chicks. >

Lugia chuckled, remembering the little fluffy legendary babies, and followed Honou off.

He would deal with the problem later then…

End Chapter

Completed 5/21/04

Lance: …

Phantomness: At least you have self-control

Kairo: Lollipop? *Offers one*

Lance: I guess it could be worse…

Phantomness: *Evil sparkle in eye* You have no idea, my friend…