Zero
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Frosty on the outside, that is.
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Post by Zero on Apr 3, 2013 13:23:53 GMT -5
As they shared their wedding kiss, Zero has one of his hands at the side of Miki's face. Their eyes are closed, but they both knew when to pull away, at the exact same time. Zero locked his forehead with hers, opening his eyes to gaze into hers for a moment.
He didn't say anything, but he's communicating with her through their eyes, 'He's here..' Then, very slowly, he parted from her but still held her hand beside him, turning to face the man who everyone is currently staring at, standing in the middle of the carpeted path.
The moment his eyes gain contact with Faun's gaze, Zero felt his whole muscle tissue drawn tight, and unconsciously, gripping Miki's hand tighter. "Faun."
Faun. Once the leader of the bounty hunters, famed for his cruel yet efficient hunting trainings, and is broadly feared among the citizens of Veyyard. He has a large build, one could say he's giant, and in contrast to the very bright atmosphere, he's wearing a drab faded coat, it's fabric drags behind him, tattered with dry blood stains at the hem.
The hood is down, and his long greying hair veiled his face from being visible from the sides. Only those in front of him could see his expression, his cold hardened expression.
It was a part of the their deal, Zero's deal with Faun, that in exchange for giving Zero a last name, Faun would attend the wedding. He would attend, just to free Zero from his 'red bind'.
When the man began to walk towards him and Miki, Zero stepped forward, just so he can slightly pull his wife behind him if anything were to go wrong. Not breaking eye contact with the man, Zero stood his ground as the man got closer.
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Post by NPC: Male on Apr 3, 2013 13:26:26 GMT -5
Faun can move as fast as a speeding bullet, if he wishes. Though for this occasion, he moves slowly, step by step, as if he's dragging the uncomfortable air to stretch longer by his mere presence.
The crowd was deathly silent, just the way he preferred it to be, and they all could hear his heavy steps resonating throughout the earth. Once he had reached the altar, Faun stopped a few feet across the little Zero he had picked up years ago.
The little Zero he had both tormented and trained. The same Zero who talked back at him and had his arm shot as a result. Also the same Zero who he gave his gun to, when he's only 8. And the same Zero who he gave a red tie to, when he was 18.
Faun dragged down his attention down to the tie Zero is wearing now, the same exact one he gave. The one he ingrained in the boy's head to always wear, as if it's a leash or a collar. Though, it wasn't meant to ridicule the boy.
Faun has his own reasons, and nobody ever knows what they are, so if they view the red tie as a sign of Zero being a virgin, then let them. The truth of the matter is Faun doesn't care, it was something he used to restrain this boy, reminding the boy of the invisible limits that was set.
People wouldn't understand that, it's something Zero understands through fear.
"I gave this to you when you were 18, Zero."
His voice was deep, and slowly, his crinkled hand raised to hold the red tie, caressing the fabric with his thumb. "I taught you how to tie this. To never untie this until the time comes." His eyes hardened into a glare, and for a quick moment, his attention was darted towards Mitsuko, but then back to Zero in a flash.
"It has been only one year, Zero. Barely two. And you want me to untie this for you?" His voice grew icy and dark, but he didn't speak more, only glaring down at the young boy, almost as if waiting for Zero to explain himself right at this moment.
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Zero
Citizen
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Post by Zero on Apr 3, 2013 13:27:40 GMT -5
Zero tries not to show that he's shaking, but since's he's holding Miki's hand, he can feel that she's backing him up, thus his fear wasn't obvious.
Collecting an immense amount of courage, Zero is finally able to voice it out. "I cannot be bound by you forever, Faun." He can still remember, the last time he talked back to this man, something terrible happened and it hurt him for months.
But now... he's not alone.
"I've grown and I've learnt. I'm still growing and I'm still learning, and I cannot move on with my life if you keep restraining me. The 'time' has 'come'." His voice is not of anger, but a level-headed explanation is what he needed to say. What Faun needed to hear. It's as if he's speaking out a code that the two of them could understand.
"This woman here, she saved me. She loves me, even after I was completely destroyed by you. I was turned into a volcanic monster by you and she still loves me." Zero cannot believe this, but his words are getting out more smoothly than he thought and he's actually glaring back at Faun.
"And I. Love. Her." He seethed through his teeth, emphasizing every word said. "I respect you, Faun, both out of fear and admiration, but if you do not free me from this bind, I swear to god, I will rise and rebel against you."
His eyes are burning as he returned Faun's glare with his own. "In all my weakness, in all my inferiority, I will rise and fight. I might lose another limb for all I care, but I will not stop. I will never stop until you free me."
Zero finished with spark of blue flame in his eyes, for the first time actually flaring up his backbone towards the only thing he was ever so deeply affected by fear of.
Every bounty hunter present in the area knows, that it takes a supreme effort to do what Zero is currently doing, and that it's possibly the most courageous feat the youngest bounty hunter of Veyyard has ever displayed.
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Post by NPC: Male on Apr 3, 2013 13:28:45 GMT -5
Faun's expression never changed, save for the eyes he used to glare the boy down with, but that's his default look. He allowed the boy to speak his mind, internally surprised that the child didn't bit his own tongue while doing so.
"..Rash as always, Zero." Faun finally commented after a long pause. "And still so quick to jump to conclusions." He exhaled through his nose and directed his attention back towards the red tie.
"I don't need to hear all of that. I only need to know if you're ready." With that said, Faun suddenly brings up his other hand and actually begins to loosen the tie around Zero's neck.
He can see the surprise in the boy's face and does that sigh through his nose again. "Your fear enhanced quite a lot of incorrect perceptions of me. I am not your enemy, and you are not my dog." Drawing the red tie loose, Faun then completely pulled the tie from around the boy's neck.
"You're Zero Cipher." Faun released the tie he's holding as it flows down and landed on the ground beside his feet. Glancing behind Zero to see Mitsuko, he said, "And you're Mitsuko Clara Cipher."
The air is confusing, nobody knows if he's bad or good or threatening or nice or something in between. Faun didn't seem to notice, or just doesn't care, and half-heartedly adopted Jean's role as the priest temporarily to speak out the final line to officially declare these children's bond.
"I pronounce you, man and wife."
After that was said, Faun simply left. His presence is indeed threatening, so others made way for him to walk out of the ceremony. He kept his head straight, not bothering to look at anyone as he passed by them.
When he was almost nearing the end of the crowd of guests, Faun suddenly paused his steps. He's standing quite near to Prince now, but he didn't bother to look at her, or to even turn his head to her direction. He simply paused...and then walked off without a word.
'If I have to attend another wedding again.'
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Post by Syani on Apr 3, 2013 13:30:17 GMT -5
The crowd is still deathly silent even after the strange scary man had left, as if everyone is trying to process what just happened and decide if it's a good thing or not.
"Uuummmm...." Syani's voice rang through the silence of the crowd, attracting a number pair of eyes on her. "Yyyyeeeaaahh, that was...awkward.. uh.." She then turned to the wedded couple at the altar, trying to see if they're okay or if they still need some time to swallow on what happened.
"Well then!" Clapping her hands together like a thunderous explosion, Syani then tries to revert the air back to however it was before. "Who's up for swimming~?!"
Her random choice of question earned her a few confused glances and Syani simply waved it off. "It's my wedding gift~! To the both of you! Wanna try breathing underwater?"
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2013 14:49:02 GMT -5
Mitsuko watched the whole scene between Zero and Fuan unfold. She kept a hold of Zero’s hand the whole time and supported him with her love. Now was Zero’s turn to get the closure he deserved. The most that the angel CAN do is send prayers Fuan’s way and wish him the best.
Only Zero and Fuan knew what had happened between them when Zero was a little child, after he was no longer in Mitsuko’s care. It hurt her to no end that Zero had to go through his trauma all alone, but Zero finding his strength is something that she will always be proud of.
She had a lump in her throat the whole time but she kept strong for her husband and she only shed tears once Fuan had left and Zero was released from his bind. Seeing that red tie flow down to the ground made that lump grow stronger and once Fuan was gone, she embraced Zero instantly. “Oh my god… You’re free Zero, and we’re married. I just need to say something to you. I am happy that you are free now. I was so incredibly fortunate to have met you when you were eight, and it hurt me to no end that you had to go through so much.”
Mitsuko’s tears flowed but she was smiling through them. But now.. We can move on, and live Zero. We have both faced life and death you’ll always be that gentle person that I met all those years ago. Living life is so important, even if things hurt us and test us, we’ll continue to rise together Zero. We’re Ciphers. We stand for truth. And you are with me forever.”
The angel held her husband so tightly and then her sister chimed in. “Oh that’s right.. Sis you did mention that I am going to love what you did with the waterfall. I’m up for swimming~ This will be a step up from the bubble baths I used to give Zero when he was little. This time we get to see the fish!”
Then Jean piped in with his final words.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2013 15:43:51 GMT -5
“That was certainly unexpected but needed. My son now has closure of that part of his life, and sometimes a lot of us have to face issues over and over again, until we accept them and acknowledge whatever it was that harmed us. Once we accept we can move forward as peacefully as we can. Sometimes the closures that we picture are not the ones that we get, but in the end we still get a form of closure. Closures can provide us with that peace that we want and deserve.” Jean then paused and got out of his priest get up, as his proper clothing was underneath.
Jean faced Zero and Mitsuko before they went off to experience Syani’s wedding gift. “Zero, I know your issues that you have experienced with Fuan caused you much grief, but now you can go forward with this dear angel right beside you in a healthy manner. Not facing the problems that arise is simply not healthy and I believe that was the biggest lesson you and Mitsuko had to learn in your own time. Your issues mixed in with Mitsuko’s because she has known you since child hood, and its one of the many reasons why you two can understand each other so well, because you both have been through similar experiences.”
Jean then placed both hands on Zero’s shoulders. “You both have a life now. A life that you two can fill with lots of love and happiness… and my grandbaby. I swear I can’t wait to spoil that kid, but the way is clear now. You both have done one of the most hardest things in your early twenties. Clearing the way for all the good things to come to you both. I know Fuan pronounced you as husband and wife, but allow me to that in a much more gentler way.”
Jean cleared his throat, his eyes soft, strong and kind as he looked at the two people he looked out for. “I now present to you all… Mitsuko and Zero Cipher!” The crowd cheered and Jean’s bounty hunters showed their respect to Zero and Mitsuko. “Oh one thing before you two go off into Syani’s present… I have a honey moon gift for the two of you. You both can leave anytime you want, whether it be in a few days or right away.. but…”
Jean lowered his voice in a whisper since Zero and Mitsuko’s honeymoon will be so special for them, and he wanted them to have quiet time alone, especially since Zero and Mitsuko had fans. Zero had fan girls, while Mitsuko had fanboys. “Here is the place that I know you both will love. The cabins. In fact Mitsuko has been there when she needed a vacation for herself.. So haha Mitsuko you can show Zero everything you did there. Rumor has it that you are a skater.. and very good at it.”
Jean smiled and said: “Have fun. And enjoy yourselves. Alright? Promise me that you both will leave work mode behind for a while, shut your phones off and embrace your time together as husband and wife.”
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Post by NPC: Female on Apr 3, 2013 19:50:31 GMT -5
“MIKI! Before you and Zero do anything, as in experiencing your sister’s wedding gift.. Miki.. You should really sing Hajimari no Kaze, it’s you and Zero’s song. You should sing it for all of your guests here before you two go on that water adventure! Okay I admit I want to hear you sing it one final time before you and Zero start your lives together!” Eve called out to Mitsuko as she and Zero were just leaving Jean’s side after his final blessings.
Eve was happy that Zero and Mitsuko were finally at peace, not to mention that they got their own family name. And it wouldn’t be an angel’s wedding without her singing, singing that one song that had tied Zero and her so closely since Mitsuko had given that song to Zero for his 18 birthday. At that time Zero and Mitsuko had just reunited.. and now today on this date they are officially married. Eve gave Mitsuko a microphone. “Come on don’t be shy, your husband can be right next to you! Come on folks encourage her!”
The audience cheered loudly in indication that they wanted Mitsuko to sing. In a way this was like a parting gift to all of her friends, and an ending to a long chapter and the beginning of a life with the one she truly loved. Mitsuko took a deep breath and holding onto Zero’s hand tightly they both stood before the crowd. “Go on girl! Sing with all your heart!”
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2013 20:18:39 GMT -5
“Haha alright, but just one song since my sister is really anxious to show us her gift and I am really excited to see what she did to that waterfall. Afterall my sister needs my attention too, especially before Zero and I go. First before I sing there is something I need to say to all of you. Thank you for coming to our wedding, this has truly been an amazing day so far. Zero and I couldn’t have made this day possible without all of you so thank you very much." The angel smiled at everyone and took a deep breath before she continued.
"My husband and I have been through so much together, so us finally getting married it really does send out an important message. Anything is possible. Keep that in mind when things do get tough." And when the track started to play Mitsuko sang for her husband and guests.
instead of singing the translated version of the song the angel for the very first time sang it in Japanese, her delivery of the song by the loving tone of her voice could easily make the song understandable. She couldn't remember if she ever sang this song to Zero in japanese before, but if she didn't then she was sure that Zero may have a new listening experience with their song, as he is used to it in english. For people that didn't know japanese, all they had to do was connect with her emotions.
She held onto her husband’s hand tightly as she sang, looking into his eyes and occasionally looking into the eyes of their family.
hajimari no kaze yo todoke MESSE-JI (MESSAGE) "itsu demo anata wo shinjite iru kara"
ano toki yume ni mite ita sekai ni tatte iru noni miwatasu keshiki ni ashi wo sukoshi sukumase dakedo ushiro furimukanaide aruite yuku koto kimeta kara miageta sora nanairo no niji anata mo mite'masu ka?
hajimari no kaze yo todoke MESSE-JI (MESSAGE) yume ni kakedashita senaka mimamoru kara maiagaru kaze yo omoi wo tsutaete "itsu demo anata wo shinjite iru kara" habatake mirai e
tatoeba, taisetsu na hito wo mune ni omou toki wa
daremo ga kitto yasashii kao wo shiteru hazu michi wa toki ni hateshinakutemo akiramezu ni yuku yo
hajimari no kaze yo todoke MESSE-JI (MESSAGE) haruka na tabiji no sono saki de matteru maiagaru kaze yo unmei mo koete negai wa todoku to shinjirareru kara itsuka mata aeta nara ano egao misete
hajimari no kaze yo todoke MESSE-JI (MESSAGE) haruka na tabiji no sono saki de matteru maiagaru kaze yo unmei mo koete negai wa todoku to shinjirareru kara osoreru mono nado nai "anata ga iru kara"[/font]
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Zero
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Frosty on the outside, that is.
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Post by Zero on Sept 14, 2013 15:36:42 GMT -5
Zero held his breath when Faun finally released him from his binds and watches the gigantic form of the man leaving his sight. His last words to Zero perplexed the boy, and cryptic things like that would usually be stuck inside his head for a long while until he can figure it out, but Zero manages to shrug it off just this once to think about it later because today, he needs to give his entire attention to Miki.
Her hold of his hand kept him strong.
So when Faunt left, he took a moment to compose himself before facing her, in order to regain himself back, to not let her see how scared or hardened his expression must have looked like. Once he has his balance back, the groom turned to his bride and smiled at her as she spewed out how worried she is, like he expected.
Zero lifted his gloved hand to touch the side of his face and like he always did, uses his thumb to wipe the tears on her rosy cheeks, "Tears of joy or pain, I'll wipe it all till only your smile remains." He stared in her beautiful eyes and smiled, feeling just as happy as she is to be freed from his bind.
After that, Zero was approached by Jean, who comforts him by saying that he can finally go forward now with Mitsuko with their individual binds being untied now, so they can finally build a family they have been wishing to have with one another. "Thank you, Jean." Zero respectfully nodded, feeling blessed that he has someone as influential as Jean to support him and Miki.
Receiving the honey moon gift from Jean, Zero blinked wildly with both embarrassment and excitement, to actually have an alone time with Miki soon... Unconsciously, his face reddens as he sideglanced to his now official wife and he felt his face growing so hot he had to wipe his gloved hand down over his face. "Th-thanks...."
Eve then called out for Miki to sing and Zero thought that it's a great way to complete the wedding ceremony. Before she sang though, Zero joined Miki in thanking the audience for coming by with a proud smile, "While I don't have a family on my own, I'm happy that you all coming here today to celebrate our wedding and blessing us to start our own family. Thank you very much, we appreciate you being here with us immensely."
After that, Miki closed off the event by singing their song, in Japanese. Zero stood beside her as she sang, looking at her from the side with that same lovestruck smile he had always wore whenever her sweet beautiful voice flows out to sing. This is his best friend singing, his wife performing, his soulmate calming the hearts of the people.
Right after she ended the song, Zero raised his arm behind her to hold her by the shoulder and pulled her into a kiss, "I love you so much, Miki. ..Thank you..." He can never recall if he ever thanked her for existing, for staying with him and for agreeing to spend the rest of her life with him. Zero really does feel like the happiest man on Earth right now.
Soon enough, Syani the witch pulled them off near the waterfall, did some hocus pocus magic thing and unbelievably pushed the both of them towards the water without any warning. Though, Zero never lets go of Miki even when they sunk underwater with a giant splash, instead he held her closer. When the young groom realized that he can actually breathe underwater, he loosened his protective arms around her and looked at her gently in her eyes.
She looked breathtaking with the sparkle of the underwater current and her hair floating by with the water flow. Astounded by he beauty for the millionth time today, he held the sides of her face with an umistakably happy grin before moving in to give her another soft kiss on her lips.
'I love you, Miki. Eternally.'[End Thread]
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