thetombkeeper | IC CONTACT

[It seemed just like another normal day for the teen. Get up, get ready for the day, help his siblings with various things, go out and ride his bike while running errands. This just happened to be one of those times he was about to head out to grab a few things. He pushes the door open while shouting over his shoulder. Dressed in his "biker" get up, makeup and hair on point as always.]

I'm leaving with Odion now, sister! We'll be back in a few hours-

[Except now there's a weight to his other shoulder as well as his belt. He blinks, stumbling slightly as he holds on to the door knob and realizes the door he just opened doesn't lead to outside like it should.

... This is Shy's room. He recognizes it in a heart beat. And the weight to his shoulder... is a very confused looking Chenzira.]

Chen...!

[His eyes widen and he looks forward, his eyes falling on the only other occupant in the room he's wound up in.]

...Shy...!!

[As the memories come rushing back the tomb keeper steps forward, holding a hand out, those familiar lavender eyes wide with wonderment and a hint of disbelief. They look more healthy than before his disappearance. The shine is back and his pupils are no longer constricted at all times.

He can hardly believe it... He's back. But... he's not in New Bark which must mean... it's one of those weekends. How much time has passed here? How long has he been gone for? His voice is shaky as he speaks. The only way to confirm this is indeed happening is to ask.]

Ih... Is it really you...?

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[ Fluttershy hadn't quite realized yet that it was one of those weekends, having settled down in her room just to be by herself for a while. She had been reading on her bed when the door suddenly opened, but as she glances up her breath catches softly, and her eyes widen when she sees the figure standing there. ]

M-Marik...?

[ In a moment she's up and hopping off the bed, but stops just a little in front of him, almost afraid that she's hallucinating or dreaming. That he isn't really here. ]

I-I...yes, it's me. I...I can't believe you're back...!

[That's all the confirmation he needs to close the distance between them and pull Fluttershy into a tight embrace. His heart is racing, his mind going in a million directions. How much time does he have? Will she remember their encounter? His heart sinks.

But, no. He can't worry about that. He should focus on and enjoy the time he does have with her.

Marik presses a kiss to the top of her head and slowly loosens his grip a bit, allowing Shy to look up at him more easily if she wants. First thing's first...]

I'm sorry I left you.

[That sounds so... cold. Gods, way to mess up already, Ishtar. The blonde bites his bottom lip, frowning.]

W-What I mean is... I'm sorry I never got to say goodbye before I was pulled from this world.

[He had been staying at Lucius's Falinks Fort out in Vermilion, upset over the Raceway that had opened up. That's the last memory he has. Helping out with the physical labor, working through his emotions, trying to grow. It had only been about a day and a half but still.

Marik brings a hand up to gently cradle the back of the pinkette's head.]

Not that I knew I was leaving... I just...

[More nibbling on his bottom lip, over thinking things as always.]

How much time has passed...?

[Fluttershy's answer will dictate what he oh so desperately wants to do right now but knows it's best to wait to play it safe.

In the meantime, Chen gives Marik's neck a squeeze of a hug before disappearing into his pokeball on his trainer's belt. These two need their time alone and this way... if he does disappear again, his last memory will be of them all hugging.]

[ Fluttershy all but melts in his embrace, her breath hitching softly as she buries her face in his shoulder. With everything that had been going on since he left, she'd been doing her best to keep herself together, but seeing him now has her heart threatening to shatter all over again.

Even so, she shakes her head at the apology, finally glancing up at him. ]

N-No, it's not your fault...there's no way you could have known. [ Even with the lingering tears in her eyes, she manages a faint smile as she gently cups his cheek. ] I'm just glad that you're back.

[ Even if it's just for a little while. ]

It's...been almost two weeks.

[Outside of the leather vest, he still smells of his lavender and myrrh perfume he always douses himself in. Ever the same, even after all this time.

He holds Fluttershy protectively, as if afraid if he lets her go entirely he'll wake up back in Egypt.]

I'm happy to be back...

[Marik nuzzles her hand and turns his head to press a kiss to her palm then pauses when she answers his question, his eyes widening again.]

... Two weeks? Only that little of time has passed...? Gods, it's been almost half a year for me...

[Perhaps... it's good that it's so soon after his disappearance. The blonde swallows, trying to figure out how he should go about things. He doesn't want to hurt Fluttershy further with his leaving but they only have a limited time together now. His likelihood of winding up here again is low. He needs to make the most of it.

And so Marik leans in to kiss the pinkette on the cheek right next to her lips. He speaks in a soft tone, trying to keep himself calm and level headed despite his thoughts being rather pessimistic.]

I don't... I don't know whether I'll ever return...

[His voice trembles slightly as he continues to speak.]

... Would you... grant me a selfish wish and spend the rest of this time with me? S-So your last memory of me... can be a happy one?

[ She shivers a little at the gentle kisses, even as her stomach twists a little at the thought that this was only temporary, that Marik would most likely disappear again. But more than anything, she's glad for the chance to have a bit more time with him before that happens.

So she nods at his request, reaching up to kiss his cheek as well. ]

I don't think it's selfish at all. I want to spend as much time with you as I can...whatever time we might have left.

[Marik lets out a soft little chuckle of relief, pressing their foreheads together.]

I'm glad... Do you want to stay here or...

[He pulls back only slightly to look towards the window for a moment before returning his attention fully to Fluttershy.]

Hnn... I wonder if my yacht is still here...

[It was in Vermillion when he was last here but... it's a crazy weekend so maybe if he's lucky, it's sitting out on the peer he had built for the Voltron House.]

If it is, we could hang out on that. J-just the two of us.

[Even after all the time he's had away, he's still the same bashful Marik. There's an air of maturity and more gentleness to him now though, his soul having been given time to properly heal.]

[ She smiles as she leans against him, closing her eyes as she takes a moment to just take in his presence. She does notice a slight difference in him, some of the edges smoothed out a bit.

But deep down he's still the same Marik that, if she was being honest with herself, she'd started falling in love with. ]

I don't mind if we stay here or go somewhere else. [ Opening her eyes again, she can't help a faint laugh. ] With this kind of weekend, we could even end up on the yacht as soon as we walk out the door.

[No matter what he goes through from this point on, he'll always be the same. The positive influence his siblings have had on him back home and all the wonderful albeit temporary memories of this place helped shape him into a better person. Someone he's finally truly happy to be and has a purpose in life.]

Mn, that's true. We could...

[He can't help but grin sheepishly.]

... We could hold hands... to keep from getting separated. Like the first time this happened for me.

[The blonde doesn't make any effort to move though. So he'll just stand there holding her for a little while longer as he thinks to himself. He has some loose ends he needs to take care of, most of them involving her. It's... rough to have to talk about but it needs to happen before he disappears again.

He remains silent for a bit, working up the courage to bring the topic up. The sooner he works through everything, the sooner they can just focus on them, right?]

Hey, Shy... Since... I don't know... when or if I'll return... I want you to have everything of mine. The yacht, all of my belongings, my money...

[A pause.]

That is, if it... won't bring you pain once I'm gone. I... I don't want that. I just thought... maybe having some reminders of... us might... be nice. A-And I'd feel better.... knowing you'd never need to worry about anything again with my funds.

[He never outright told anyone how much Bahiti's made him but... the boy's a poke-billionaire.]

[ She can't help a small smile as the memory of that time comes to mind. ]

It's true...we could do that.

[ She doesn't make any move either, though, more than content to just stay with him here like this.

But when Marik starts speaking again, this time on a more somber topic, she looks up at him again; though her expression is still a bit troubled, she understands that this is something they do need to talk about. ]

Mm...no, I...I wouldn't mind keeping your things. [ It might hurt a bit, to have those reminders, but she would rather hurt a little than to have nothing of him at all. ] I'd be happy to have them, and take care of them in case you do come back again.

[Maybe they can eventually move but... for now they can stay put. He just wants to hold her, feel her against him, bask in her presence as much as he can.]

That makes me happy to hear that... thank you...

[He isn't sure there's much else to say on the matter. Why dwell on it when there's nothing else they can do? Best to focus on the moment they have right now. This time together.

One hand gently grips her waist as he pulls Shy even closer, the other cradding the back of her head. Marik gazes into her eyes for a few moments, not saying a word until finally he softly utters her name...]

Fluttershy...

[... And rather than kissing her cheek, the blonde presses his lips to her's. He keeps it soft, chaste at first, just wanting to feel her against him and taste her kiss.]

[ The way he says her name sends a shiver down her spine, her heart racing a bit as she looks up to meet his eyes. Everything seems to happen in slow motion, and for a moment it almost feels as if she's out of her body and watching things happen as he gently holds her closer, before his lips find hers.

Then with a soft sound she closes her eyes as she leans into him, resting her hands on his shoulders as she returns the kiss, a bit shy and just as soft. Even with the times they've done this before, the sensation sends a thrill rushing through her, quite unlike anything she's ever experienced before. ]

[Gods, he's missed this. Missed her. Missed what they had. A part of him is worried that if he closes his eyes he'll find himself back in Egypt with no memories of this place. He wants to remember so badly. Wants this moment to last forever.

Reluctantly at first, Marik does close his eyes but allows himself to get lost in moment. The kiss becomes just a bit more intense, a bit more heated, the Egyptian wanting to convey his feelings through it. To show how much he still cares.

After what feels like both no time at all and an eternity, he pulls back slightly, instead resting his forehead against her's.

He should probably say something...]

... Just as sweet as I remember.

[ Fluttershy shivers a little as the kiss begins to grow more passionate, and she gently winds her arms around his neck to return in kind. When the kiss finally ends, she releases a shuddering breath, leaning against him, her cheeks once again flushed. ]

I really missed you.

[Gods, she's gorgeous. Seeing her shudder and blush like that makes his heart skip a beat.]

I missed you too...

[He'll just... shamelessly nuzzle his nose against one of those blushing cheeks.]

I know we said we'd stay here but... I want to take you somewhere. Spoil you. Make this... one of the most memorable days I can for you.

[Another kiss to her cheek.]

... I m-mean... Unless you'd rather I just... shower you in affection...?

[ She smiles, even as another shiver runs through her body as he nuzzles and kisses her cheek. She reaches up to gently play with some of his hair. ]

I don't really mind what we do. As long as I can spend a little more time with you, then I'm happy.

[Hmm.

He could take her out to dinner. They could go out on his yacht. Maybe go swimming? But then they could just remain here, maybe watch something on the pokegear while they cuddle. He'd suggest taking her out on Chafu but he knows it's not entirely her thing.]

You hungry? We could go to that poke food truck Hunk likes that sometimes stops on the island...

[ Now that he mentions food, Fluttershy realizes that she doesn't actually know what time it is, or how long it's been since she's last eaten. So, after thinking about it for a moment, she nods. ]

Okay...that does sound nice.

[Marik has no idea either. It was mid-morning when he was about to leave his place. Maybe it's that for this world as well? At least he hopes. This way he has the entire day with Shy...

The Egyptian takes a hold of her hand and gently leads her out of the house and along the beach front as he heads in the direction he remembers Hunk led him to.

... It's hard not to look at her. He's with Fluttershy again... Marik can feel his cheeks flush slightly as he returns his focus on the path in front of them.]

So... Do you... have any plans for the next while...? Any projects you're working on...?

[Marik knows it's only been two weeks but still. A lot can change in a short amount of time.]

[ Fluttershy can't help a smile, holding Marik's hand as they head out of her room. There's a part of her that's worried they might end up being flung somewhere random, but luck seems to be kind to them right now as they step out into the familiar scenery of Four Island.

As they walk, she can't help resting her head on his shoulder, just wanting to be close to him for as long as they have. ]

Mm...no, not really? I've just been...working, and taking care of Pokemon.

[ Throwing herself into her work had helped a bit with losing him after he had disappeared. ]

[He's very glad they were separated. There was the risk of it but... if them holding hands was how they remained together the first time, it will likely work this time, right?

Marik's smile widens and his cheeks darken as Fluttershy leans against his shoulder. It's so wonderful to be with her again.

He's not surprised she's been keeping herself busy since his disappearance. He'll need to think of more suggestions for her before he returns home.]

I know... you're not particularly fond of ghost-types but... would you like me to leave Rana with you?

[His Cofagrigus. He's scary in appearance but rather docile and soldiery in behavior. Like a tomb guard.

Fitting for something to watch over and protect her, in Marik's eyes.]

[ A bit surprise, Fluttershy lifts her head to look up at Marik. ]

Really? Would...that be okay?

[ It's true that she was mostly afraid of Ghost Pokemon in general, but it's different with Ghost Pokemon that she knows. And honestly, it would be nice having one of Marik's Pokemon with her, because it would be a way of staying connected with him, even if he isn't here anymore. ]

Why wouldn't it be?

[He puffs up slightly with pride, giving her hand a squeeze.]

What better pokémon for your Tomb Keeper boyfriend to give you to remember him by and to protect you than a living Sarcophagus?

[ She giggles softly. ] That is true.

Honestly, I would love to have him. I promise, I'll make sure to take good care of him.

I'm glad.

[His cheeks flush slightly and he leans over to kiss her cheek.]

I know you will. You're a pro at taking care of pokémon. He'll be happy with you.

[A pause and a sheepish grin.]

If. Uh. If he starts walking on all fours, he's got someone locked inside of him. It doesn't hurt them, just... is a bit unsettling.

[Marik, that's not going to help her feel comfortable around Rana.]

4th Wall Weekend - After the Wedding

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