Kotori Tsukumo (nee Mizuki) (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
longingfreesia) wrote2015-09-19 08:12 pm
longingfreesia) wrote2015-09-19 08:12 pm
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Yuma shouldn't have to go through things like this.
He shouldn't have to be dealing with things like powers and demons that want to kill him and he shouldn't have the fate of the entire world on his shoulders either!
I wish I could be there for him, but I'm here in Heartland miles apart from him.
I love him so much. I don't want him to have to go through this anymore.
Re: Event with Myself (Again!)
We've already discussed that your power has limitations to it and there may come a time when you need to rely on those around you to support and help you.
Yuma, I want to be someone you can rely on in a situation like that. I want to be able to have the ability to protect you, like you protect me.
But I also think it would be a good idea to learn how to protect myself too.
Desperado targeted me last year because I was close to you and they thought holding me hostage would make you do what they wanted.
Chances are, they'll be others who'll think the same and might target those close to you as well.
Dueling would be a way for me to help us both stay safe, right?
Re: Event with Myself (Again!)
*Yuma listened to her words and his heart sank slightly. He understood what she wished to do and it made sense to think ahead and consider how they'd stay safe in the long run but...
... was this what dueling had become to them now? A way to protect themselves and a way to stay safe? He didn't want her to see it that way, he wanted her to have fun with it too.*
Kotori, I...
... I don't want you to see dueling just as a tool to help protect me... I want you to be able to enjoy it to, like how it should be!
Yeah, sometimes I have to use it to protect myself and those important to me but... I still want to see the fun in it and I want to make sure you still see that too!
Re: Event with Myself (Again!)
And I promise, I will have fun with it to!
But I know if I want to support you, I'm going to have to get stronger myself.
Re: Event with Myself (Again!)
*Smiling, he reached out a hand and slowly swept away a few stray strands of damp hair from her face before gently bringing his hand down to brush it gently against her cheek.
He was so grateful to her. To have her support and to be there by his side. Where most people would of listened to their instincts to avoid dangerous situations, she was willing to remain at his side, even if they went through hell and back.
She was already someone he could 100% rely on, even if it was just to be there as someone he could talk to when things got tough.
He was lucky to have her, and he knew it.*
Re: Event with Myself (Again!)
*As the two were caught up in each other's gaze, Kotori noticed that Yuma seemed a little hesitant about something. Reaching out with her hand, she took Yuma's free hand in her own and squeezed it gently to let him know that he didn't need to be hesitant or nervous with her.*
Re: Event with Myself (Again!)
*Feeling a little more reassured, Yuma slowly leaned in towards her and pressed his lips against hers. Unlike his usual boisterous nature, the kiss was gentle and caring and for that one moment, nothing else seemed to matter.
No demons.
No powers.
It was just them, in their own little world.
Once the kiss between them broke, Yuma moved back only slightly from her, looking back into her eyes for a moment.
He then grinned and stated laughing as he affectionately rested his forehead against hers. This, in turn, also made Kotori start laughing along with him.
Eventually, Yuma decided to lay back on the grass, pulling Kotori playfully down with him.*
Re: Event with Myself (Again!)
A-ah, Yuma-- ooof-!!
*Kotori wasn't expecting that and ended up face-planting right into his shoulder. Quickly, she raised her head and looked down at him with a flustered but amused look on her face.*
Yuma, you dork.
Re: Event with Myself (Again!)
*Yuma just responded with a boyish mischievous grin.*
I thought it'd be nice to just lay here for a bit together.
Re: Event with Myself (Again!)
I like the sound of that.
*Kotori rested her head back against his shoulder as he placed an arm around her. Slowly, she rested her hand on his chest, but as she did, her eyes noticed the Emporer's Key that hung around his neck.
Reaching up to it, she took the item in her hand to look at it.
This item had been in Yuma's life for so long, ever since his father gave it to him. He'd always seen it as his symbol of his 'kattobing', the ability to never give up, no matter what. It always drove him to try his best with everything, no matter how difficult. Now this item was connected to what was going on with him now, but she hoped that it could continue being the same symbol of strength and hope that it had been so far for him.
As these thoughts filtered through her head, Yuma lifted his hand and placed it around hers, holding it, which made her look up at him. His smile back reassured her that the item still held the same belief for him.
Gradually, she moved her head back and closed her eyes, allowing herself to relax next to him.
She knew that no matter what happened from now on, they would both try their very best.
And never give up.*