Underneath [Azure]

[ACE XTAR]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, vertical-align: top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true] A ship rolled out into the sparkling sea aimlessly. The female was enjoying the silence out in the wide open sea. The female let out a sigh, taking a swig from the glass bottle of white clear liquid. The female closed her eyes as the burning sensation raced down her throat and made its way into her chest where a warming sensation emerged. Ace felt pretty damn successful. After all she is laying in a hammock with a bottle of vodka on her ship that she had for her BlackOut crew. How did she get her ship back? Well it all started with her investigating to find out where it was being stored. Turns out it's at the shipyard in Impel Down. So Ace had to return back there with her tiny little ship and sneak in. No one wouldn't want to sneak into Impel Down so the Marines weren't expecting it. Ace found her ship and wave a goodbye to the shocked Marines as she rolled out of the shipyard and destroyed the entrance. There was probably news out about the rumor of the infamous Ace Xtar back from the dead. She wouldn't be surprised. Some newbie marine could've sold the story to the reporters. It wasn't like she had done this mission quietly and evasively. That wasn't her style. Ace smiled as Whiskers jumped onto the hammock, purring softly as it curled up in the ditch of the hammock caused by Ace's weight. Her fingers lightly scratched behind his ears, coaxing more purrs from him. Life was good for this girl after three years in darkness.

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[Azure Dusk]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable] we were equals in the night. words 363 tags ace notes and the shit storm begins The endless, rolling sea. Azure had seen nothing but the unwelcome sight of island chains and the deep death pit that surrounded the small boat he acquired. He considered the island chains to be “unwelcome” because they didn’t contain the one thing he was searching for. His wife. Ever since he had heard the rumors of her escape, he had been looking around where Impel Down was. He was, after all, the reason she could have potentially escaped. What with the demon in his arm and all. He’d been searching all that time, yet nothing came up. Nothing. Either she gave up on him, which was what he feared, or they were dancing circles around each other trying to accomplish the exact same thing. About the only thing he knew was that she was going to be pissed. He wasn’t there immediately when she escaped. He had good reason not to be, though. He was tangoing with a demon. Hopefully, she’d understand and be a little lenient. That’s when he saw it, far in the distance. A familiar flag flapped in the wind. The ship it was attached to brought back memories as well. It had to be her. Sadly, the ship was sailing away from Azure and his little dingy stood no chance of catching up. He had to be drastic. Azure leapt into the air and turned into a missile, then took off towards the ship. He adjusted his course so as not to hit the ship, but instead, fly over it so he could drop on deck. Baby, I’m coming… he whispered to himself as he shot through the air like… well… like a rocket. Just moments later, Azure who was now above the deck of the Black Out ship, reverted back to normal and dropped just a few yard from the hammock his wife was laying on. He slowly stood, a smile on his face, just from seeing her again. Hey there, beautiful. Sorry it took me so long… I had… a few problems along the way. The living weapon said to his wife, hoping that she remembered him, that all his searching and hope was not for naught.

LAIKA OF BTN!

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[ACE XTAR]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, vertical-align: top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true] The nice peaceful silence moment ended abruptly when a whistle echoed through the sky above. Ace opened her eyes and glared at the sky. Who was shooting at her? Ace remained in the hammock with her bottle. But the whistling sound seemed to behind going past above her ship but then it stopped. Ace let out an annoyed grunt, warning the orange cat to dash off from the hammock. Normally, a crewmate would've reported to her what it was but she was all alone this time. That meant she had to deal with it herself. Annoyed, Ace stood up from her hammock, her hand still holding onto the bottleneck. "Hey there, beautiful. Sorry it took me so long… I had… a few problems along the way." said a voice from behind her. Ace stood still for one moment. Was she imaging things? Lightning flickered down her right arm, cautious of a new arrival on the ship behind her. Her mind could be playing tricks on her. Or the vodka was. She turned around to find a purple haired man. Her mouth tightened. It was who she thought it was. Azure. Her hand had unconsciously tightened on the glass bottle making it shatter to pieces and spilling vodka to the floor. The female still stood in the same spot. Silence hung in the air. Ace looked down at the ground. "You bastard. You weren't there when I escaped. I looked for you and you know what I found!? No one but Whiskers!" muttered the female, anger rising in her tone. "You were supposed to be dead. I had moved on and tried to forget about you." said the female. The brunette looked at Azure. "I want to hit you so hard right now." said Ace through gritted teeth. She had no idea that she had this much strength to hold back her hand from hitting her husband.

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[Azure Dusk]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img12/1078/079b04fadc7948d297f2a24.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]we were equals[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]in the night.[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]249 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]ace [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]shoooooooooooort. sorry.[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] Azure’s assumptions were spot on. His wife was pissed off at him. He had the level about right too, but the level was on a different scale from the average human being. This was Ace after all. As much as he wanted to hug her or kiss her, he knew he couldn’t. She’d shock him or punch him or something. Reason was his only option and even that was questionable. About all he knew was that he had to do something to try to calm her. She even admitted to wanting to hit him. She was never like that to him. You very well might hit me when you find out what I’ve done… Azure spoke softly, attempting to calm his wife. All he could really think to do was to tell her exactly what he did, exactly how she got out. I couldn’t be there when you escaped because I’m the one who negotiated your escape opportunity. I allowed a demon to take my left arm in exchange for you, he just set everything up. The male continued, weakly lifting his left arm. Just from looking at him, lifting his arm was a strain, even for him. I’m sorry you couldn’t find me sooner. I’ve been searching for you up and down too. Dusk said after slowly lowering his possessed arm. At least I’m here now? He stated, trying to make everything at least mildly better. He prepared himself, though, for the hit he would most likely receive. [/classy][/classy]

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[ACE XTAR]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, vertical-align: top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true] "You very well might hit me when you find out what I’ve done…" said Azure. Ace's expression still held an angry look. "Oh. What did you do? Not show up when I needed you that's for sure." said the female angrily. " I couldn’t be there when you escaped because I’m the one who negotiated your escape opportunity. I allowed a demon to take my left arm in exchange for you, he just set everything up." said the male. Ace continued to look at him, realizing that he had created the chance for Ace to escape. Or well... the "demon" did apparently. For a moment she softened when she saw the abnormal arm. As if it was lifeless. "I’m sorry you couldn’t find me sooner. I’ve been searching for you up and down too." said Azure. The female couldn't think of anything to say at the point. "At least I’m here now?" asked Azure. Ace looked away, "I suppose. It's just that I needed you. I was rotting away in that hellhole for three years. I even forgot what sunlight felt like or looked like. I was bone thin. Barely survived on bread and crackers. I was lucky if I got crumbs from the leftovers." said the female. Normally, she would've told this differently to others. Something about having a blast in there. Though truth to be told, she did make some interesting friends in there so maybe she did have a little fun. "You shouldn't have let a demon take your... arm. I could've escaped sooner or later and you would've been there waiting for me." said the female as she sat down back into her hammock, her eyes now refusing to meet his.

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[Azure Dusk]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img12/1078/079b04fadc7948d297f2a24.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]we were equals[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]in the night.[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]345 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]ace [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]yupyup[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] Azure accepted any comments Ace had to make. He deserved them. It was his fault that she was captured in the first place, or so he convinced himself. As angry as she was, she seemed to soften a little, become a little calmer, when Azure displayed his possessed arm. Unfortunately, even the little calmer she became didn’t seem to make her any less angry at Azure. She wouldn’t even meet his eyes with hers. Ace spoke of her times in Impel Down, of how she barely had food. Azure had to fight to keep his eyes open, to not blink. He knew that if his eyes shut, for even a second, the mental images would torment him. His visions and memories would terrorize him. Antagonize him as they’ve done for the past three years. Then Ace said how Azure shouldn’t have done what he had done. Shouldn’t have made a deal with the demon. How he could have been there for her when she escaped on her own. Azure regretted nothing. He watched as Ace sat back down on her hammock and looked away from him. Azure slowly approached his wife, taking a knee right before her. Ace, I couldn’t stand being without you a second longer. I’m sorry. I know what I’ve done is drastic, but I had to do it, for you. For us. Azure spoke softly, leaning forward and lightly kissing his wife on the leg. Hit me if you will, my love. Outside of not being there for you, I don’t regret my actions. I missed you, baby. Though I don’t wear it on my wedding finger, for obvious reasons, I still have our wedding band… I never gave up trying to find you, even when they announced your execution. Azure said as he pulled a chain out of his shirt, at the end of which was his wedding band. His body was ready, in case Ace decided to attack him. He felt like he deserved a hit or two. He wasn’t there when she needed him, not once, but twice. [/classy][/classy]

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[ACE XTAR]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, vertical-align: top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true] Ace could hear Azure slowly approaching her and taking a knee right before her. She wanted to move away from him. He made her too nervous. But Ace was strong, she could take this. The emotional pain of being away from him for three years. "Ace, I couldn’t stand being without you a second longer. I’m sorry. I know what I’ve done is drastic, but I had to do it, for you. For us." said Azure softly, his lips pressing against her leg. She went still during the kiss. "Hit me if you will, my love. Outside of not being there for you, I don’t regret my actions. I missed you, baby. Though I don’t wear it on my wedding finger, for obvious reasons, I still have our wedding band… I never gave up trying to find you, even when they announced your execution." said the male as he pulled out a chain with his wedding band at the end. Ace glance at it before looking away. Ace closed her eyes for a moment, trying to calm all of the emotions that were just turning into one big hurricane. "I'm not gonna hit you, you stupid head. Even if I said that I wanted to hit you. I can't hit you. I missed you too but I'm still angry at you. I'm... I'm not even sure if I have trust in you anymore. You're going have to prove it to me that I can trust you again." said the female, still looking away. Whiskers hopped onto the hammock, meowing as he made his way over to Azure. He kept meowing as if he was demanding to be petted. Ace looked at the cat and smiled gently for a brief moment. She had decided to keep Whiskers after finding him despite that she had been trying to forget about Azure in order to move on. "I don't know what happened to my wedding band. It was gone after I was thrown into the dark cell." whispered the female, she still refused to meet his eyes.

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[Azure Dusk]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img12/1078/079b04fadc7948d297f2a24.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]we were equals[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]in the night.[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]250 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]ace [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]short and poopy[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] The purple haired male remained on a knee before his wife, taking in everything she said in reply to him. He was happy to know that Impel Down hadn’t made her a completely different person, as she didn’t hit him. She even said she couldn’t hit him. Though, one thing Ace said struck a chord. She said that she didn’t know if she could trust him anymore. That he’d have to gain her trust again. The male had to bite his lip to keep from tearing up. Azure kept his head down, his eyes away from her. He’d never forgive himself if she saw that he was in such an emotional state. His own wife didn’t trust him anymore. Very well… If you’ll have me back, I’ll rejoin Black Out as your first mate again… Azure said, trying to feign happiness though remaining with his head down. He was glad to be back with his wife, but ripped apart by the fact that she didn’t trust him. That she tried to forget him and move on. He could understand that her ring was missing. The Marines couldn’t risk her having a weapon. Even though Azure was back with the woman he loved, nothing was the same. He could tell that Impel Down had changed her in some ways. It seemed to make her tougher, if that was possible. Meanwhile, the three years away from Ace just robbed Azure of his arm and left him in an emotional pile of mess. [/classy][/classy]

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[ACE XTAR]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, vertical-align: top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true] The female sat still in her hammock her eyes still pried away from her own husband. "Very well… If you’ll have me back, I’ll rejoin Black Out as your first mate again…" said the man. Ace nodded, signaling that she does indeed want him back on the crew. She couldn't imagine anyone else being first mate other than him. Even if she didn't trust him at the moment. Azure probably knew her better than anyone. The brunette looked at the purple haired man to see his head hanging low. "I'll probably eventually trust you. You're just going have to prove it to me. I want to see it with my own eyes. That you're still the same person that managed to make me fall in love with." said Ace. Whiskers kept meowing, demanding for attention as he batted his paw toward Azure. "Would you pet the damn cat, hon?" said Ace, getting rather tired of the constant meowing. She hadn't realized that she called him her an endearment. Ace stood up from the hammock, making it swing slightly. Ace walked over to a shelf that held the vodka bottles that she had stolen. She picked one up and popped off the cap and took another swig of it. Ace's appearance hadn't changed much. The tattoo was still visible on her right shoulder. Her brunette hair was pulled back in a ponytail. She still wore the same ragged cut off tank tops and a pair of too small denim shorts. The combat boots were still worn out as ever. It was like she never was arrested and throw into the darkest pit hole called Impel Down. The only thing was she was less tan, as if she haven't gotten enough sun. Ace was honestly glad that she was all alone on this ship when Azure had just popped out of nowhere. She was honestly glad he's alive and mostly well. It almost made her want to kiss him but she held back for now, being silent.

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[Azure Dusk]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img12/1078/079b04fadc7948d297f2a24.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]we were equals[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]in the night.[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]306 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]ace [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]kinda poopy[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] The way Ace responded to Azure put him off a bit. “Probably eventually” trusting him was not as definite as one might hope. As his wife spoke, he kept his head down, trying to gain control of his emotions. Azure felt that he didn’t really deserve Ace’s trust, to some extent. He blamed himself for what happened after all. If only he had done something differently, maybe Ace wouldn’t have been captured. Maybe Ace was right, maybe he wasn’t the same person. Of course he was, but Azure was too deep into a self destructive spiral to realize that. For a split second, Azure perked up when addressed as “hon” once more. Something as simple as that made him the happiest man alive. Of course, my love. Azure said as he stood slowly, allowing Whiskers to run up his arm and take perch on Azure’s shoulder, just like the old days. Hey there, bud. Missed me? Azure asked the now grown up cat, which prompted Whiskers to purr and rub cheeks with his master. The male was just glad that his cat still remembered him. It had been three years, after all. After a few minutes of playing with Whiskers, Azure silently prompted the cat to return to the hammock. The living weapon slowly approached his wife, his mind only thinking of one thing. Ace… Azure whispered before wrapping his arm around his wife’s waist and planting a soft, tender kiss on her lips. One of those romantic kisses like in books. …I’ll make you fall in love with me again. I’ll prove to you that I’m still your man. He added in a whisper after removing his lips from hers. He had to do it. He had to kiss her. Even if she shocked him, shot him, whatever. That one kiss was absolutely worth it. [/classy][/classy]

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[ACE XTAR]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, vertical-align: top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true] "Of course, my love." said the male as he stood up slowly. Whiskers had ran up his body to perch at his shoulders, taking Ace back to the old days. The days before those three years. Ace couldn't really remember what she had been like before she was forced into solitude in the pitch black. She was sure that she was just as terrifying back then. Especially that she was a yonkou. Maybe she could get that title back and roam the seas of freedom. "Hey there, bud. Missed me?" His voice snapped Ace back to reality. She looked to see Whiskers rubbing against his cheek as if the three years of separation haven't happened. Why could she be like Whiskers? Ace took another swig from her bottle of burning vodka. Her mind slipping back into her train of thoughts. "Ace…" whispered the male before she realized Azure was only just inches away from her. She instantly put her hands on his chest as if she didn't want to this close to him. But then his lips planted a small soft kiss on hers, making her soften. The kiss bought back sweet loving memories of their time together. The first date, him loyally following Ace wherever she went. The wedding. Ace's eyes closed before his lips departed from hers. "…I’ll make you fall in love with me again. I’ll prove to you that I’m still your man." said Azure. Ace looked at him, still silent. Her heart racing. The feelings that she had for him were rekindled. "Well... good. Good luck with turning me into a non-heartless cold bitch again." said Ace, smiling a bit at Azure.

[atrb=style, background: #3D3331; vertical-align: top, bTable] UNDER NEATH , THE DEPTHS OF MY SIN

MADE BY jumpstart! of btn and ote

[Azure Dusk]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img12/1078/079b04fadc7948d297f2a24.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]we were equals[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]in the night.[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]235 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]ace [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]short and poopy[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] Azure was surprised at how little Ace fought him when he kissed her. Even more so surprised when she didn’t shock him or shoot him. At was, almost, as if the kiss made her remember how things used to be. Every moment the two spent together. He assumed that’s what happened, because the very same thing was happening to him. Every moment, from the first time they met to the last time they kissed before Ace was taken away. Ace’s response to the kiss was even better than Azure could have hoped. She smiled. Just that one, little smile made everything worth it. Made the sacrifice Azure made worth every second. You’re only cold because of that accursed prison, where you were away from my heart. Azure whispered smiled before placing a gentle kiss on Ace’s neck. The male took a step back, letting Ace have the space she probably wanted. As Azure took his step back; Whiskers leapt from the hammock and ran between the two, Azure and Ace. Whiskers began to look at each of them, his tail swinging back and forth. It was almost as if he was commenting on how “mommy and daddy were back together”. The purple haired male knelt down and stroked the cat’s fur, scratching his back a bit, before looking up at his wife. So, my captain… Where to now? He asked, a smile on his face. [/classy][/classy]

[STYLE=opacity:0.5]LAIKA OF BTN![/style]

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[ACE XTAR]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, vertical-align: top][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true] Azure seemed to relax after she had realized that she smiled. She didn't know what she had done to him. She was tearing him apart piece by piece, metaphorically of course. "You’re only cold because of that accursed prison, where you were away from my heart." said Azure. It sounded so true. Maybe the prison did change her. It changed her into one cold heartless bitch toward her loved one. The brunette felt his kiss on her neck. Her neck tingled from the now unfamiliar touch since she hadn't been touched like that in years. The only place she had been touched were her wrists and one on her left ankle that had been cuffed by seastone. There were scars on her wrist and the left ankle. Though the one on the left ankle is concealed by her brown leather combat boots. Azure took a step back, giving her space, she was actually quite thankful for the space. As much as she wanted to trust him and fall in love with him all over again, she didn't think she could handle that much touch. The brunette noticed that whiskers had came by between the couple. He seemed happy than usual. Maybe because Azure was back. That was probably it. Ace watched as Azure knelt to the ground to pet Whiskers some. Ace found Azure looking up at her. "So, my captain… Where to now?" asked the male with a smile. Ace's smile was gone for now. "We need crew so any near land is good for now." said the female. She paused for a moment before speaking, "Don't think I've gone soft on you just yet." Coldness was creeping back into her tone. She took another drink of the vodka before placing the cap back on and returned it to its rightful place on the shelf. Then she walked off without a word, heading into the captains headquarters. Once she stepped into the room, she realized most of the stuff was gone. Mostly papers and maps and etc. Marines probably took those for archives or somewhere within Ace's file. But the furnitures were still mostly there. Ace actually hadn't stepped into this room ever since she stole the ship early this morning. Ace let out a sigh, this room was also the room where both Azure and Ace slept and spent their time alone. She wasn't even sure why she was doing here in this room.

[atrb=style, background: #3D3331; vertical-align: top, bTable] UNDER NEATH , THE DEPTHS OF MY SIN

MADE BY jumpstart! of btn and ote

[Azure Dusk]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img12/1078/079b04fadc7948d297f2a24.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]we were equals[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]in the night.[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]383 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]ace [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]awww[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] For once in 3 years, Azure was actually mildly enjoying himself. He had his wife and his cat back, for the most part, he had just kissed her without being shocked or anything, and he had seen her smile. That smile that lit up his sky. Though his happiness was slightly short lived. Ace returned to being cold and stating that she hadn’t gone soft on him yet. Azure watched as Ace set down her drink and walked off to the captain’s quarters, their old room. The male debated if following her was the smart thing to do, though seeing his old room did make him think about where he would be staying from now on. He’d be on the ship, of course, but he seriously doubted that Ace would allow him to be back in bed with her. Whiskers snapped Azure out of his thoughts by batting at his hand, then directing the male to Ace’s side. Azure stood and followed after his feline friend, finding a spot to lean against the wall next to the door to the captain’s cabin. Might I enter, my sweet? He asked before taking a step into the room and looking around. Most of the stuff was gone. The same could be said about the entire ship, but still. All of the little knickknacks or things they collected, gone. The room itself still brought back memories though. Brings you back, doesn’t it? Even with how bare it is. Azure asked the woman as he slowly walked around the room, jogging his memory a bit more. Many a good time was had here. Many. He added before taking a seat on the bed, his eyes locked on Ace. In all of these years, these 3 years from hell, I must be honest… I never thought I’d see you again, but I never gave up my search either. I never touched another person the way I touched you. You were always on my mind… I guess, what I’m trying to say is… even if you say you don’t trust me, Ace, I’m still so glad to have you back, at least as much as you’ll let me. Azure said with a big smile, trying to be romantic. If it’d get across his point was a different story though. [/classy][/classy]

[STYLE=opacity:0.5]LAIKA OF BTN![/style]

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