Seventh Heaven chapter 14
Title: Seventh Heaven
Type: Chaptered fic, Seventh Heaven 14/16
Pairing: Natsu/Gray
Rating: T
Warning: fluff(?)
Length: ~1247
Summary: Is it possible for two persons to find themselves in the same nothing, the same dream only to find that reality hasn’t failed them?
Disclaimer: I wish but, alas, reality doesn’t allow me to own Fairy Tail or Kalafina (only some books and CD’s…)
Chapter Fourteen - seventh heaven
The sound of waves crashing upon the shore could be heard.
The world was dark.
There was only sound.
The sound of seagulls that flew lazily.
On the far distance, a small trail of light breached the horizon, making the sky tinge in various hues of blue that soon became pink and orange before turning yellow.
It was the sea.
Gray heard some words, words that were brought by the wind.
Someone was singing.
The song flew to Gray and enveloped him, words of love, protection and a promise.
He felt some dampness fall on his hand. But… it was strange, the sea was calm and no wave had crashed upon-
Oh.
No. It wasn’t for that reason. He would never be a reason to be weak for.
Gray shook his head stubbornly.
When he opened his eyes, Gray was blinded by the white that surrounded him. It hurt his eyes, after being in the darkness for what felt like ages.
There was someone in front of him but his blurry vision impeached him from seeing who it was.
The same strong, sure voice from before said something and Gray knew, then, who was in front of him.
But then, the person made a gesture (was that bidding farewell?) before turning back and leaving Gray.
This was not what he was expecting. Gray tried to go after him, sensing something strange in his gut, but his legs failed him and he crashed to the ground.
It was cold.
And not the kind of cold that he could withstand.
Everything around him vanished as darkness took over him.
~^~
It was hot.
And silent.
No, not everything was silent.
There was a steady rhythm, a beat. Resonating in the darkness, pulling Gray from the depths of its clutches.
It was a heartbeat, Gray noticed.
This heartbeat was grounding him and bringing him back to an aware state.
Though, instants later, he just wished he could go back to oblivion.
Pain flared all over his body, in some places it was a throbbing pain - everything was spinning.
Gray opened his eyes and, as expected, couldn’t focus. He was feeling too out of it but, how had this happened? He closed his eyes again, with a grimace.
Bit by bit, he recalled some scenes (had they really happened or were they just the result of a dream?). However he couldn’t remember what had placed him in his current position.
He blinked and, by the gods, even that made pain course through his body. How was this possible?
Then his pain seemed to ease up a bit.
Huh? What had happened? What had changed?
There was another feather-light touch brushing all along his right arm. After a short pause it ran over his collarbone and Gray felt something soft tickle his nose.
It felt good, the pain wasn’t all that bad anymore and, the better part was that he knew that there was someone there with him.
The feeling of protection that had enveloped him before was still there. A hand curled around his, fingers tightening briefly before the hand was just brushing lightly against his.
Gray captured the hand again. He didn’t want to let go. Ever.
There was a feeling of peace and contentment that overruled the pain.
And that hand.
That was his focus, his rock.
Not letting go but somehow pulling him back to reality. Gray opened his eyes once again but everything was too bright.
He felt that he was inside the light but it was so strong that he couldn’t see anything. He was blind.
It took some effort but Gray found himself able to stand the brightness and could, finally, focus his newfound sight.
First he saw the pink hair and, when he turned back to him, he saw the ever optimistic grin (even if it was a bit toned down) and Natsu was saying something.
“W-wha-?” he croaked. Hm, since when was his voice like this?
Natsu said something else but Gray still didn’t understand. He shook he head and gestured for Natsu to get closer. He had weirdest urge, need, to be held.
Natsu curled on his side, a reassuring presence touching the length of his body.
When Gray turned his head he noticed the bit of snow that covered the windowsill. So the sun had reflected in that before…
And that was also the reason why he was covered by this way too warm quilt - not that he was complaining at the moment…
Right now he was feeling good. Protected and so warm that he felt that he could melt into Natsu.
In the quiet of the room, the heartbeat lulled Gray back to sleep.
~^~
Those days, later, took a dreamlike quality because they were so different from what usually happened between them.
They teased each other mercilessly for no reason and joked for the whole day. Some of the last walls that had remained up between them were lowered, and they recognized that they had stayed like that for way too long, given the time they knew each other. Then again, before they were friends (sometimes reluctantly) with a deeply ingrained rivalry.
Now, it was different. They had talked - really talked - and were starting to know each other in a depth that surprised them. They shared many stories and, even the silent moments were companionable, a secretive smile would appear in their lips.
They were here together - that thought was sinking into their minds, deeper and deeper, and keeping at bay old demons.
There was peace - a long awaited peace - between them.
And then, in one of these afternoons they fell asleep, side by side.
~^~
When they opened their eyes, both noticed that they were in a familiar place.
The waves crashed against the boat where they were standing, rocking it gently - but Natsu still didn’t feel ill.
The sun was shinning brightly on the sky, above their heads and the seagulls could be seen flying, from here to there.
The sky was blue and clear and only in the far horizon a shimmering line of dark blue was noticeable.
A wordless melody drifted to them, carried by the wind, enticing them to fill it with their words, caressing their skin and blanketing them in that familiar sense of protection.
They were both sitting on the boat, looking at each other.
Without planning to, Gray spoke. His words evoked the night, not only the feeling of the end of something but also the mystery and comfort that it could bring. To that Natsu replied, his words bringing the morning, the hopeful feeling that spread inside one at seeing the rays of light that would bring a day full of possibilities.
Each said something about an opposite but both the words and the themes complimented each other.
Their words and their voices added to the sounds of the sea that lulled them and the ones from the sky that seemed to be looking over them.
In this place, they got the confirmation that together their strength was something outstanding.
And that they would look out for each other.
Forever.
As they were in their own world.
~^~
When they woke up, much later, they were cuddling but instead of teasing each other, as they usually would, they just shared a smile before turning back and getting ready for the day.
From the outside, a familiar tune drifted in, as if it were a final blessing.
A/N: Here we are, this is the end of this story. I hope that everybody who accompanied it enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.
I will start a new story, Red Moon, soon (after writing a new chapter to To be Careful), look forward to it. ^^
Still unbeta-ed.
Reviews are always appreciated.
Type: Chaptered fic, Seventh Heaven 14/16
Pairing: Natsu/Gray
Rating: T
Warning: fluff(?)
Length: ~1247
Summary: Is it possible for two persons to find themselves in the same nothing, the same dream only to find that reality hasn’t failed them?
Disclaimer: I wish but, alas, reality doesn’t allow me to own Fairy Tail or Kalafina (only some books and CD’s…)
Chapter Fourteen - seventh heaven
The sound of waves crashing upon the shore could be heard.
The world was dark.
There was only sound.
The sound of seagulls that flew lazily.
On the far distance, a small trail of light breached the horizon, making the sky tinge in various hues of blue that soon became pink and orange before turning yellow.
It was the sea.
Gray heard some words, words that were brought by the wind.
Someone was singing.
The song flew to Gray and enveloped him, words of love, protection and a promise.
He felt some dampness fall on his hand. But… it was strange, the sea was calm and no wave had crashed upon-
Oh.
No. It wasn’t for that reason. He would never be a reason to be weak for.
Gray shook his head stubbornly.
When he opened his eyes, Gray was blinded by the white that surrounded him. It hurt his eyes, after being in the darkness for what felt like ages.
There was someone in front of him but his blurry vision impeached him from seeing who it was.
The same strong, sure voice from before said something and Gray knew, then, who was in front of him.
But then, the person made a gesture (was that bidding farewell?) before turning back and leaving Gray.
This was not what he was expecting. Gray tried to go after him, sensing something strange in his gut, but his legs failed him and he crashed to the ground.
It was cold.
And not the kind of cold that he could withstand.
Everything around him vanished as darkness took over him.
~^~
It was hot.
And silent.
No, not everything was silent.
There was a steady rhythm, a beat. Resonating in the darkness, pulling Gray from the depths of its clutches.
It was a heartbeat, Gray noticed.
This heartbeat was grounding him and bringing him back to an aware state.
Though, instants later, he just wished he could go back to oblivion.
Pain flared all over his body, in some places it was a throbbing pain - everything was spinning.
Gray opened his eyes and, as expected, couldn’t focus. He was feeling too out of it but, how had this happened? He closed his eyes again, with a grimace.
Bit by bit, he recalled some scenes (had they really happened or were they just the result of a dream?). However he couldn’t remember what had placed him in his current position.
He blinked and, by the gods, even that made pain course through his body. How was this possible?
Then his pain seemed to ease up a bit.
Huh? What had happened? What had changed?
There was another feather-light touch brushing all along his right arm. After a short pause it ran over his collarbone and Gray felt something soft tickle his nose.
It felt good, the pain wasn’t all that bad anymore and, the better part was that he knew that there was someone there with him.
The feeling of protection that had enveloped him before was still there. A hand curled around his, fingers tightening briefly before the hand was just brushing lightly against his.
Gray captured the hand again. He didn’t want to let go. Ever.
There was a feeling of peace and contentment that overruled the pain.
And that hand.
That was his focus, his rock.
Not letting go but somehow pulling him back to reality. Gray opened his eyes once again but everything was too bright.
He felt that he was inside the light but it was so strong that he couldn’t see anything. He was blind.
It took some effort but Gray found himself able to stand the brightness and could, finally, focus his newfound sight.
First he saw the pink hair and, when he turned back to him, he saw the ever optimistic grin (even if it was a bit toned down) and Natsu was saying something.
“W-wha-?” he croaked. Hm, since when was his voice like this?
Natsu said something else but Gray still didn’t understand. He shook he head and gestured for Natsu to get closer. He had weirdest urge, need, to be held.
Natsu curled on his side, a reassuring presence touching the length of his body.
When Gray turned his head he noticed the bit of snow that covered the windowsill. So the sun had reflected in that before…
And that was also the reason why he was covered by this way too warm quilt - not that he was complaining at the moment…
Right now he was feeling good. Protected and so warm that he felt that he could melt into Natsu.
In the quiet of the room, the heartbeat lulled Gray back to sleep.
~^~
Those days, later, took a dreamlike quality because they were so different from what usually happened between them.
They teased each other mercilessly for no reason and joked for the whole day. Some of the last walls that had remained up between them were lowered, and they recognized that they had stayed like that for way too long, given the time they knew each other. Then again, before they were friends (sometimes reluctantly) with a deeply ingrained rivalry.
Now, it was different. They had talked - really talked - and were starting to know each other in a depth that surprised them. They shared many stories and, even the silent moments were companionable, a secretive smile would appear in their lips.
They were here together - that thought was sinking into their minds, deeper and deeper, and keeping at bay old demons.
There was peace - a long awaited peace - between them.
And then, in one of these afternoons they fell asleep, side by side.
~^~
When they opened their eyes, both noticed that they were in a familiar place.
The waves crashed against the boat where they were standing, rocking it gently - but Natsu still didn’t feel ill.
The sun was shinning brightly on the sky, above their heads and the seagulls could be seen flying, from here to there.
The sky was blue and clear and only in the far horizon a shimmering line of dark blue was noticeable.
A wordless melody drifted to them, carried by the wind, enticing them to fill it with their words, caressing their skin and blanketing them in that familiar sense of protection.
They were both sitting on the boat, looking at each other.
Without planning to, Gray spoke. His words evoked the night, not only the feeling of the end of something but also the mystery and comfort that it could bring. To that Natsu replied, his words bringing the morning, the hopeful feeling that spread inside one at seeing the rays of light that would bring a day full of possibilities.
Each said something about an opposite but both the words and the themes complimented each other.
Their words and their voices added to the sounds of the sea that lulled them and the ones from the sky that seemed to be looking over them.
In this place, they got the confirmation that together their strength was something outstanding.
And that they would look out for each other.
Forever.
As they were in their own world.
~^~
When they woke up, much later, they were cuddling but instead of teasing each other, as they usually would, they just shared a smile before turning back and getting ready for the day.
From the outside, a familiar tune drifted in, as if it were a final blessing.
A/N: Here we are, this is the end of this story. I hope that everybody who accompanied it enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.
I will start a new story, Red Moon, soon (after writing a new chapter to To be Careful), look forward to it. ^^
Still unbeta-ed.
Reviews are always appreciated.