Garden Full of Memories, For those who choose to remember

[-DamagedHero]

Here he was, standing in some place far off from others just contemplating how things had worked out. It was strange how he always came back to this. Thoughts of his Parents within the Abyss' grasp didn't haunt him as much as they had used to when he knew nothing of it only a couple of months ago. The thoughts that Siran was resting easier was a comfort, he had always hated the fact he could do nothing more then watch as she was taken by the monks of the dark temple and then being whisked away by Adrianna for the first time.

Urian's eyes shifted to look at his surroundings. It was a familiar sight one of memories itself. The garden in which he had come to comfort his little sister Zaria. The one in which he had done just that and met his family at its fullest. His mother, his sister, and of course his brother Taejin. They had all been in this garden for a moment out of their lives to be here together. Urian had felt the warmth for a second on that thought as his body leaned back against a tree that stood in the garden. It supported him as his mind wondered back to all the people he had met to his insistent anger on blaming Darshe Callisto and hating that man just like Siran had.

Urian remembered his part there though he let the memory go as quickly as he had grabbed it. Urian didn't want to forget, but just so many things were painful.

"As many painful memories that i have, i wish i had the same amount of joyful ones." Urian's voice echoed slightly, which drew a sigh from him as he looked around the garden remembring the bushes nearby and the flowers all around. It was a beautiful place one with such an enchanting draw to it. Urian wasn't surprised when he had found himself coming back here to think about his past once more. Urian though felt the confusion as the single question that made him doubt his own right to be here in this glorious place with his family and his friend Pandora. The question he hated, but always seemed to find,

"Do i deserve all of this?"

Urian hadn't realized the questioned had even left his lips as his thoughts of self-doubt and worth struck against his mind making him shake for a moment before he banished them again. Urian wouldn't let those thoughts ruin this place for him. This was a place of beauty and wonder... His own worth wasn't allowed to be questioned here and nor would he allow himself to not enjoy the place he stood in.

[-Raviel]

Walking down a corridor Pandora thought she heard the echo of Kai’s voice. Wanting to know if it was indeed him she followed it to the garden where Zaria had hidden before, and heard him ask if he deserved the things he had. Wanting desperately to quash this self-doubt because she knew that it was unwarranted she said, “Of course you do. You are the sweetest, most loving, and caring person I have ever met. After all the stuff that you have been through no one deserves it more. You finally have a family that loves you and cares that you are with them. You are a Prince of Asphodel, and you earned that title through your blood, sweat, and tears. This life is a reward for all of your trials. You have been through the valleys and dark places and have risen above them. Bask in the light from the top of the mountain because you fought for it and won.” While she was speaking she closed the distance between them and stared into his eyes willing all the truth she said to sink in. “You have saved my life and given me a place that I can call home. I owe you more than I can ever pay back and I will be by your side for the rest of my life and beyond. You are my Prince, my friend, and whatever else you wish.” At the end of her speech Pandora knelt down and bowed her head hoping that Kai finally understood how wonderful he was.

[-DamagedHero]

It was surprising to suddenly hear Pandora's voice break into his thoughts as Urian's eyes shot up to stare at his friend. Urian knew very well that he wouldn't even be here if it hadn't been for Pandora. Urian would of been dead somewhere in a gutter having lost his way or been killed for his staff or what little gold he had in his possession. She was his amazing companion through a lot and he smiled as she spoke. Somehow Pandora always was that pillar of strength that Urian needed to keep on and remind him that he had somehow earned this all.

Urian felt the smile grow bigger as he spoke to his friend, "I remember when we first met... I just happened to be walking along on an island in till someone jumped out and scared the hell out of me." Urian looked at her as she spoke again. She was making him blush as deep a red as he possibly could turn. Urian rubbed the back of his head when Pandora bowed to him. Urian took a breath as he began to speak, "You know... you of all people don't have to bow to me Pandora... After all i do believe we are equals even if i have a fancier title now." Urian felt a grin spread across his lips quietly before it faded when he was staring into her eyes as she had moved closer to him.

Urian shifted bending his knees as he reached carefully and touched her shoulder as his voice stopped working for a moment when he did. It came back quickly as he again spoke to his dear friend, "We've been through a lot to get here. From the island of the dead to the port bar... to the forest. Then finally getting justice on the man who left you on that island..." Urian chuckled a bit, "Then to the Abyss where we got a chance no one else did... to say goodbye... to find some peace for ourselves." Urian stood up again and took a step to the side and then extended a hand down to Pandora to help her up.

It was with a sigh that he continued, "You are my best friend, and that is saying a lot since I don't have many friends... and it’s thanks to you that I’m even here. I have always questioned since I always doubt myself because of my dad, and because of you I doubt even less then I did. My memories aren't perfect... I do have holes in them, but the ones with you are the best." Urian felt nervous suddenly as he took a couple of breaths as he thought again on what she had said,

"Uh... It's really nice to know though that i mean as much as to you as you do to me Pandora." Urian shuffled as he turned to look at the garden again, "I'm really glad were friends Pandora." Urian's cheeks were still red as he turned to look at her again his eyes locked on her for a second before he took a couple steps towards her Urian leaned forward took a deep breath and whispered to Pandora as clearly as he could, "Thank you for being my strength and i appreciate you for everything you've done for me." Urian gulped slightly before he leaned in and kissed Pandora on the cheek before whispering to her again with a teasing tone in his voice,

"Though if I recall I’m the one who still in debt to you for cutting my hair."

[-Raviel]

(Sorry about the long wait. Chime neglected to tell me that he wasn’t gonna post in this topic until just a couple days ago.)

Seeing Kai’s smile made Pandora glad that her words had sunk in. She herself smiled at the recap of their friendship then accepted his hand up. Blushing at the kiss and tenderly touching the spot where he kissed her she said, “You are my best friend too, and our time together has been some of my best memories as well. You owe me nothing, but I think you missed.” This last was said as she went forward and gave Kai a quick kiss on the lips. It seemed as if that was the thing to do. It just felt right, and the location of her first kiss could not have been any better. The beautiful garden was a little like her and Kai. There was beauty here, but also fragility, and if she remembered correctly some of the plants could be dangerous as well while others had medicinal purposes. But regardless of their purpose these flowers would grow and bloom. And if it were up to her so would whatever had so recently blossomed between her and Kai.

[-DamagedHero]

(No worries Raviel it's cool.)

It was then when he could see the blush cross Pandora's face that his smile grew into a mischievous grin. How had he become so brave to do something he felt long ago wouldn't have even be able to even fathom in his head. It felt so strange now. Urian blinked as his focus was drawn again to Pandora as he blinked for a second before a confused look dawned upon his face as he felt the need to try and clear up what she had meant by saying he had missed, "I mis-"

Urian was very pleasantly cut off when he felt Pandora's lips touch his. It was a quick sensation though for the brief moment that it happened Urian felt his heart flutter and it's pace quick as everything seemed to slow down as the only thing he felt was Pandora's lips on his. It was beautiful, both the kiss and the place it happened in the garden that they stood. It was so strange and yet so wonderful as he felt himself take a slight step back and look at her his eyes were staring directly into Pandora's. Urian felt himself taking a deep breath as words failed to even enter his mind.

It wasn't strange the he felt so quiet or that he couldn't say a damn thing. What was that his heart was beating in his chest so quickly as he took a breath and finally he felt himself able to speak again. With another breath he did just back as he stepped closer to Pandora his eyes seemed to sparkle with a bit mischief as he spoke softly so that only Pandora could hear him,

"looks like my aim is terrible... But yours seemed to lead to something amazing..." Urian took a breath, "I hope you'll forgive me if i seem forward because i decided to return the favor" Urian then leaned in and lightly kissed her on the lips again. It was a quick and when Urian pulled back to look at her he couldn't help but smile as he spoke to Pandora, "I have to say that... well it was... just... amazing." Urian blushed slightly as he looked around them the garden was a perfect place for this moment. It was the moment he had his first kiss and what a moment it was.