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Rei was a fixture by Eric's bedside in the weeks that followed his return and subsequent coma. Makoto wondered if her own visits were to check on Eric himself, or to check on Rei who was permanently checking on Eric. At this point, she worried about them both equally. On this day, she waved hello to Rei and motioned for her to step outside of ( Read more... ) -
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"So Eric is back. I wasn't entirely expecting this." Jade sighed to herself as she nodded to the Guard member that had brought her this news. Jade had spent a lot of time in her suite of offices at the House of the Royal Jovian Guard and done a lot of thinking in the time since Eric had been missing and the death of the previous queen. Even for ( Read more... ) -
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The sun began to stream through the window of the room and warm the part of Makoto's leg that wasn't covered by the sheet. Next to her, Akuma lie on his back, his face a mask of perfect peace. An eventful night, begun by the events at the Promethean Ball had finally given way to the distant sunrise of a brand new day. Makoto stirred slightly, ( Read more... ) -
Day +12: 60258 Words.
Akuma sat in the chair in her drawing room almost stretched out. His hair fell a little around his face, only accentuating the direct look in his eyes, the traces of a dark red fire burning within them. His shirt and his vest were a little undone still from earlier, and half of a smile crossed his lips as Makoto entered the room ( Read more... ) -
Day +7: 58162 Words
“They didn't think I was normal-sized when they made this dress, did they?” Makoto sucked in her breath once more as Usagi did her best to zip up the back of it. Usagi gently tugged the zipper upwards until it finally settled into place ( Read more... ) -
Day + 4: 56184 Words.
The Promethean Ball was one of the social events of the year - Lords, Ladies, dignitaries of every stripe showed up for a night of dancing and revelry in their finest clothes. It was a night where deals were made, friendships renewed, and loves lost and found. This year was no exception, even if the festivities were to be a little toned down due ( Read more... ) -
Day 29/30: 54905 Words.
Makoto's face sobered, and in return, so did Akuma's ( Read more... ) -
Day 28: 52202 Words.
Like the coming of the dawn, they swarmed over the horizon. The thunderous sounds of the Brutes slowly marching across the terrain of the planet was almost a concussive force unto itself. Jade and the Royal Jovian Guard were the first ones to greet them ( Read more... ) -
Day 27: 50006 Words
Ed. Note: Yes, 50K is all you need to finish NaNoWriMo. But my story does not end at 50K words. I will continue writing this story to the conclusion I have in mind for it. Thank you to everyone that's supported me and commented - I will give an extensive thank you list in my regular LJ.Makoto walked down the hallway of the MedUnit and was about ( Read more... )