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Title: 1sentence: Alpha
Fandoms:luceti, Tales of Legendia, Tales of Phantasia, reference to Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Genre: Romance
Rating: PG
Words: appr. 1095
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the above fandoms.
Summary: And so why now? Oh, please not now / I just stopped believing in happy endings, harbours of my own
Author's Notes: This was a lot of fun to write. Once again, I found a lot easier to work from Dhaos' point of view for purposes of keeping succinct and keeping to the theme. Here's hoping I actually managed to keep him in character!
But you had to come along didn't you
Break down the doors, throw open windows
Oh, if you knew just what a fool you have made me
"Stray Italian Greyhound," Vienna Teng
01. Comfort
Try though he might, Dhaos can't pin down the day when Grune's company turned from irritant to refuge.
02. Kiss
His lips are hesitant on hers, and for one brief moment, Grune thinks she at last understands everything.
03. Soft
One of her secret, treasured memories of being married to Dhaos is the feel of his hair between her fingers.
04. Pain
Karion, Winona—but he will not allow Grune to join the ranks of the lost.
05. Potatoes
At least it isn't sweets.
06. Rain
Dhaos hurries Grune back to House 34 before Luceti's more unsavory elements get any ideas from her clinging, rain-soaked clothes.
07. Chocolate
He manages to eat a few of the heart-shaped chocolates in front of Grune, then leaves them out for the rest of CH3 to take once she's gone.
08. Happiness
It's with a sudden shock that he realises one sunny afternoon, Grune dozing against his shoulder, that he's happy.
09. Telephone
It's one of the many frustrating things about Grune: Dhaos could tell her something plainly and it would still come back garbled five minutes later.
10. Ears
Giggling, Grune stands on tiptoe to pet his brand new cat ears, and Dhaos wishes with a soul-deep passion for this experiment to be over.
11. Name
The Prince of Elusion and Demon King Dhaos don't exist here—to Grune, he is and always will be simply "Dhaos."
12. Sensual
It's Grune's innocent ignorance of her appearance that makes her truly beautiful to his eyes.
13. Death
Though he might press his hands to his face hard enough to bruise, he will never be able to shut out the sight of what he has done.
14. Sex
While his first reaction is disbelief—how could even Grune not notice a change like this? —eventually, it becomes a strange comfort that there is one person who still sees him as he's meant to be.
15. Touch
Somehow, with only the touch of his hand to her cheek, Dhaos can make her as happy as if he'd given her a warm hug.
16. Weakness
When he had been alone, he had been stronger; now he must never let on his feelings during the drafts, or he will draw her into danger.
17. Tears
After Fenimore has so carefully broken the news of Dhaos' death, it's only when a handkerchief is pressed into her hands that Grune realises she's crying for the very first time.
18. Speed
It's for the best angels are so long-lived, or Dhaos would pass most of his life waiting for Grune to catch up.
19. Wind
With his hair, her veil, and his mantle, it's a wonder they don't become tangled beyond escape on windy days.
20. Freedom
He drifts into awareness when a woman he never expected to see again appears before the Great Tree; even if he no longer has a heart, something inside him leaps when she speaks his name.
21. Life
Even after death has barred him from his home and all he loved, he discovers here in Luceti, there is still someone worth living for.
22. Jealousy
There are some days he wants to rip that necklace from her throat.
23. Hands
Dhaos' hand feels right in hers, but it's a different kind of right than when she's with Giles—she's not sure why.
24. Taste
Cloud-watching has never been high on his list of preferred activities, but with Grune, he finds it . . . acceptable.
25. Devotion
It's all right if Dhaos doesn't want to be married to her anymore; she'll still be the best friend she can so he won't be lonely ever again.
26. Forever
Grune is not so naive as to expect forever—not even in the love between immortals—but quietly, she hopes.
27. Blood
If Grune were human, he would never have given her a chance.
28. Sickness
Gradually, with every day he spends in Grune's company, the despair of his death recedes.
29. Melody
Grune always hums the same song when she's gardening; it could have been tiresome, but instead, it's comforting.
30. Star
Someday, when he finally locates Derris-Kharlan's star in Luceti's skies, he'll show Grune; his home deserves to be admired and remembered.
31. Home
It takes years, but one day, when she smiles and says, "Welcome home!" to him, it finally feels right.
32. Confusion
As time goes on, waiting out Grune's memory lapses seems increasingly worthwhile.
33. Fear
Not even admitting he once led an army of demons is enough to make her recoil from him.
34. Lightning/Thunder
Dhaos clings to her under the covers, and slowly, as the storm fades away, so do the tremblings of his small body.
35. Bonds
He will never be free of his past, and he will never be a good enough man for Grune.
36. Market
When he sees her wander back to pick up oranges for the fourth time, he tugs the basket from her hands and resigns himself to an afternoon of shopping.
37. Technology
One of the few times she ever sees Dhaos truly angry is when she walks into the room immediately after the words "Mana Cannon" have slipped from Sheena.
38. Gift
He changes the water in the wild roses daily; he had no need of being thanked, but . . . it has been so long since anyone gave him flowers.
39. Smile
She doesn't understand why, but she always wants to smile just a little more for Dhaos.
40. Innocence
"It's all right if you make mistakes, as long as you try your best."
41. Completion
When he finds dandelion leaves amidst the poppies after they spend a full day of weeding every inch of Grune's garden, he takes it as a personal insult.
42. Clouds
There are some memories flowers and smiles can't banish.
43. Sky
Sometimes, looking up into the beautiful blue sky and remembering the feeling of being held close and safe as the ground passed below can be a little lonely.
44. Heaven
Understanding now what she truly is, he feels both insignificant and corrupted, but such is her goodness that, somehow, she loves him all the same.
45. Hell
If he could rip out that twisted part of him at any cost, he would without hesitation, so that someone so pure as Grune would never have to know him as the Demon King.
46. Sun
Like the sun, Grune's smile is warm, brilliant, and shines impartially upon all—or so he believes.
47. Moon
He's almost used to a hand slipping into his as he watches the stars.
48. Waves
Try as she might, nothing can induce Dhaos to go swimming.
49. Hair
Grune looks up at him with such innocent trust as he pulls apart the strands of her braid that he barely breathes.
50. Supernova
Goddess and seraph, together they are unstoppable.
1sentence: AlphaFandoms:
luceti, Tales of Legendia, Tales of Phantasia, reference to Buffy the Vampire SlayerGenre: Romance
Rating: PG
Words: appr. 1095
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the above fandoms.
Summary: And so why now? Oh, please not now / I just stopped believing in happy endings, harbours of my own
Author's Notes: This was a lot of fun to write. Once again, I found a lot easier to work from Dhaos' point of view for purposes of keeping succinct and keeping to the theme. Here's hoping I actually managed to keep him in character!
Break down the doors, throw open windows
Oh, if you knew just what a fool you have made me
"Stray Italian Greyhound," Vienna Teng
01. Comfort
Try though he might, Dhaos can't pin down the day when Grune's company turned from irritant to refuge.
02. Kiss
His lips are hesitant on hers, and for one brief moment, Grune thinks she at last understands everything.
03. Soft
One of her secret, treasured memories of being married to Dhaos is the feel of his hair between her fingers.
04. Pain
Karion, Winona—but he will not allow Grune to join the ranks of the lost.
05. Potatoes
At least it isn't sweets.
06. Rain
Dhaos hurries Grune back to House 34 before Luceti's more unsavory elements get any ideas from her clinging, rain-soaked clothes.
07. Chocolate
He manages to eat a few of the heart-shaped chocolates in front of Grune, then leaves them out for the rest of CH3 to take once she's gone.
08. Happiness
It's with a sudden shock that he realises one sunny afternoon, Grune dozing against his shoulder, that he's happy.
09. Telephone
It's one of the many frustrating things about Grune: Dhaos could tell her something plainly and it would still come back garbled five minutes later.
10. Ears
Giggling, Grune stands on tiptoe to pet his brand new cat ears, and Dhaos wishes with a soul-deep passion for this experiment to be over.
11. Name
The Prince of Elusion and Demon King Dhaos don't exist here—to Grune, he is and always will be simply "Dhaos."
12. Sensual
It's Grune's innocent ignorance of her appearance that makes her truly beautiful to his eyes.
13. Death
Though he might press his hands to his face hard enough to bruise, he will never be able to shut out the sight of what he has done.
14. Sex
While his first reaction is disbelief—how could even Grune not notice a change like this? —eventually, it becomes a strange comfort that there is one person who still sees him as he's meant to be.
15. Touch
Somehow, with only the touch of his hand to her cheek, Dhaos can make her as happy as if he'd given her a warm hug.
16. Weakness
When he had been alone, he had been stronger; now he must never let on his feelings during the drafts, or he will draw her into danger.
17. Tears
After Fenimore has so carefully broken the news of Dhaos' death, it's only when a handkerchief is pressed into her hands that Grune realises she's crying for the very first time.
18. Speed
It's for the best angels are so long-lived, or Dhaos would pass most of his life waiting for Grune to catch up.
19. Wind
With his hair, her veil, and his mantle, it's a wonder they don't become tangled beyond escape on windy days.
20. Freedom
He drifts into awareness when a woman he never expected to see again appears before the Great Tree; even if he no longer has a heart, something inside him leaps when she speaks his name.
21. Life
Even after death has barred him from his home and all he loved, he discovers here in Luceti, there is still someone worth living for.
22. Jealousy
There are some days he wants to rip that necklace from her throat.
23. Hands
Dhaos' hand feels right in hers, but it's a different kind of right than when she's with Giles—she's not sure why.
24. Taste
Cloud-watching has never been high on his list of preferred activities, but with Grune, he finds it . . . acceptable.
25. Devotion
It's all right if Dhaos doesn't want to be married to her anymore; she'll still be the best friend she can so he won't be lonely ever again.
26. Forever
Grune is not so naive as to expect forever—not even in the love between immortals—but quietly, she hopes.
27. Blood
If Grune were human, he would never have given her a chance.
28. Sickness
Gradually, with every day he spends in Grune's company, the despair of his death recedes.
29. Melody
Grune always hums the same song when she's gardening; it could have been tiresome, but instead, it's comforting.
30. Star
Someday, when he finally locates Derris-Kharlan's star in Luceti's skies, he'll show Grune; his home deserves to be admired and remembered.
31. Home
It takes years, but one day, when she smiles and says, "Welcome home!" to him, it finally feels right.
32. Confusion
As time goes on, waiting out Grune's memory lapses seems increasingly worthwhile.
33. Fear
Not even admitting he once led an army of demons is enough to make her recoil from him.
34. Lightning/Thunder
Dhaos clings to her under the covers, and slowly, as the storm fades away, so do the tremblings of his small body.
35. Bonds
He will never be free of his past, and he will never be a good enough man for Grune.
36. Market
When he sees her wander back to pick up oranges for the fourth time, he tugs the basket from her hands and resigns himself to an afternoon of shopping.
37. Technology
One of the few times she ever sees Dhaos truly angry is when she walks into the room immediately after the words "Mana Cannon" have slipped from Sheena.
38. Gift
He changes the water in the wild roses daily; he had no need of being thanked, but . . . it has been so long since anyone gave him flowers.
39. Smile
She doesn't understand why, but she always wants to smile just a little more for Dhaos.
40. Innocence
"It's all right if you make mistakes, as long as you try your best."
41. Completion
When he finds dandelion leaves amidst the poppies after they spend a full day of weeding every inch of Grune's garden, he takes it as a personal insult.
42. Clouds
There are some memories flowers and smiles can't banish.
43. Sky
Sometimes, looking up into the beautiful blue sky and remembering the feeling of being held close and safe as the ground passed below can be a little lonely.
44. Heaven
Understanding now what she truly is, he feels both insignificant and corrupted, but such is her goodness that, somehow, she loves him all the same.
45. Hell
If he could rip out that twisted part of him at any cost, he would without hesitation, so that someone so pure as Grune would never have to know him as the Demon King.
46. Sun
Like the sun, Grune's smile is warm, brilliant, and shines impartially upon all—or so he believes.
47. Moon
He's almost used to a hand slipping into his as he watches the stars.
48. Waves
Try as she might, nothing can induce Dhaos to go swimming.
49. Hair
Grune looks up at him with such innocent trust as he pulls apart the strands of her braid that he barely breathes.
50. Supernova
Goddess and seraph, together they are unstoppable.
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