Hey Minna. Today has been slow so far. I woke up coughing like crazy. If I’m not better in a day or two I’m going to ask Mom to make me another doctor’s appointment. But anyway, Mom and Dad went to town, and while they were gone I washed the dishes and started the laundry. I had time so I fed my Petz and finished up the next chapter in the EQ stories. Mom and Dad are back home now so I’ll just work on my web site. Of course that only makes me wish I could play EQ, but that’s life. So here’s the EQ story. Ja for now Minna.
MM
12-26-01
Title: A Hidden Romance
Author: MSMoon
Warnings: Slight angust
Feedback: As long as it's nice ;)
Characters: MMC01, MMC05, MMC12 & MMC16.
Disclaimers: I do not own EverQuest. I am poor. Suing me wouldn't really profit much. However I do own my own characters from EQ. I would be somewhat upset if someone used my characters without my permission. So if you want to use them please ask.
E-mail: LadyGundam02@aol.com
Rated: PG-PG-13
Chapter 14
::Qeynos Docks::
"I hate waiting for ships." Tenrai lamented. She Shenna and Nadeen were sitting on the pier where the ship leading to Erudin's crossing and Odus would dock. Well, she and Nadeen were sitting on the pier. Shenna had been sitting but suddenly wondered if swimming could actually be fun if the water weren't freezing and jumped in. Tenrai could understand it the first time, but when she asked about the next four times Shenna had insisted that it was for training. Now Nadeen sat on the edge of the pier with her legs dangling down watching as Shenna jumped off the pier's edge, swam to shore, ran up on the dock and down the pier only to jump off the pier's edge again.
"Ya know..." Nadeen began, "we might want to just go into town. If anything, just to kill time. She can't keep this up much longer any way." Tenrai nodded.
"Any idea on how to stop her?" she asked. Nadeen sighed.
"Only one." She said getting up and standing in the middle of the pier as Shenna came up on the dock. "Stop!" Nadeen yelled as Shenna ran down the pier. Shenna skidded to a stop.
"What?" she asked.
"The boat left just before we got here. I think it's safe to say it'll be a while before it gets back." Tenrai announced.
"Well, what better time to work on our Sense heading and swimming?" Shenna asked.
"We've been sitting here for a while. Why don't we just walk around town a bit? It can't hurt." Nadeen said.
"I guess." Shenna said. "Race you back to the dock!" she yelled jumping off the pier again and swimming back to shore.
"Typical..." Tenrai sighed.
::South Qeynos::
Tenrai sighed as she browsed the shops. Nothing she hadn't seen before and most of what she wanted too expensive. Browsing like this reminded her of Bijo and oddly enough Idlewild. Both sisters loved to shop no matter how much Idlewild denied it. It also reminded of her friend Bodigar. Bodigar was a handsome half elf, like Tenrai. Unlike Tenrai he was a Paladin. Last she'd seen him, they'd been partners.
She could still remember how he looked. Sandy blond hair, brown eyes, small mustache, muscularly built and a flirt to the end. It was hard thinking about him though.
"Well, hello there stranger." Yep that sounded just like something he'd say.
"Um who's your friend, Ten?" Shenna asked stopping. Tenrai turned to see...Bodigar with an impish grin on his face.
"So you were day dreaming." He said smiling.
"Bodigar..." Tenrai blinked.
"It's nice to see you too partner." He joked.
"Oh, Shenna, Nadeen this is my old and very dear friend, and once hunting partner, Bodigar. Bodigar these are my traveling companions, Shenna and Nadeen."
"Pleased to meet you." Shenna said, Nadeen nodded at him.
"Always nice to meet more lovely ladies." Nadeen rolled her eyes and Shenna smiled.
"Sorry handsome, I'm already taken." Shenna said.
"All the good ones are either taken or are too busy." Bodigar said with a mock sigh. Nadeen put the 'I'm not interested' face on. "So what brings you ladies into town?"
"We're catching the next boat to Odus." Shenna said. "Don't suppose you'd want to come." Tenrai held her breath. Bodigar chuckled, not seeming to notice.
"No, thank you. I have enough problems in this city." He replied. Shenna nodded.
"What brings you to this side of town?"
"He's shopping for weapons." Tenrai said with a smile. Bodigar gave her a mock glare.
"What else?" It was only then that Tenrai noticed that he was decked out in leather from head to toe.
"I see you've done some other shopping as well."
"It helps to be as covered as you can afford. It also helps to be at the docks when the boat arrives." Bodigar said looking towards the docks. The three ladies looked and saw the sails of an approaching boat and hearing the port authority shout,
"The ship bound for Odus is approaching the docks. It will be leaving in a matter of minutes. All hail Antonious Bail!"
"I guess that's our que." Shenna said. "It was nice meeting you Bodigar."
"Likewise. Ya'll take care."
::On The Boat::
"Well?" Shenna asked Tenrai once they were safely on the boat.
"Well what?"
"What's this story you seem so eager to avoid? I mean he's your friend, and I talked to him more than you did."
"Shenna, when you talk who can get a word in edge wise?"
"Oh, very funny. I'm serious though. You're all eager to hear the story of my lost love and you never even tell me about yours."
"He's not my lost love."
"It kinda seemed that way." Nadeen said joining in the conversation.
"He's just a friend." Tenrai said.
"A guy friend that looks at you like you slipped right out of his grasp." Nadeen corrected. Tenrai sighed.
"Ten, it's not fair to keep yourself anonymous when you're constantly asking about us. " Shenna said.
"I don't mean to pry, I'm just curious. You guys grew up a completely different way than I did."
"Well then call us curious." Shenna said. "Go on do the bard thing and tell us a story. Only this time make it your story."
"Yours and Bodigar's." Nadeen said. Tenrai sighed again and began telling a story in her clear calm tone.
::Tenrai's Story from her POV::
It was a strange first meeting for us. We met by accident, he was fighting and I was fighting. Both of us were fighting gnolls. We accidentally backing into each other, both hoping we hadn't met another enemy and after no blows came from behind knowing we'd be ok. Instead of turning around and facing me, Bodigar looked down at me from over his shoulder. I looked up at him and we both grinned. I could tell he was a ladies man by the way he grinned at me. We both finished our fighting and turned to face each other. It was then that we noticed we were both newbie half elves.
"Hail, fair maiden." He said still smiling.
"Hail yourself, Sir."
"Hunt here often?" he asked.
"Yes."
"I'm Bodigar...a Paladin. Would you care to team up?" I thought about it for a while and nodded.
"Sure."
And that was the start of so many things. We became fast friends. Almost inseparable. He being the ladies man-or gentleman-he was, always walked me home and made sure I was safe. We hunted together often. So much in fact that we'd established a routine. He'd wake first and go for some breakfast at Sneed Galliway's Trading Post. I'd wake up eat at my home and just as he'd be finishing a cup of coffee, I'd walk in. As the both of us got stronger, we ventured farther from Qeynos and into to the hills.
One time we were venturing a bit off from the entrance to BlackBurrow. We accidentally stumbled upon the skeleton camp. We'd heard rumors of it but we'd never really ventured far enough into the hills to see it. Bodigar and I were both curious but smart enough to know we'd not stand a chance against a Dear Corpse.
"Perhaps if we only walk by it..." He reasoned.
"I don't know... If they sense us they will attack us."
"But if we stay far enough away they wont."
"It'll be a cold day in Ro before I go there."
"But you've got Me." he said with a smile. I sighed. He was right. We were a team and we knew that even if one couldn't handle an opponent the other would be there. So we stood and walked along the hillside. We'd barely come within 10 feet of the camp when a Dread Corpse reassembled and started chasing us. We both ran first. We got past the entrance to BlackBurrow before the thing caught us with us.
Then we both faced the thing. I sang a song to strengthen us while fighting. Bodigar was doing his fair share of work as well. Most of what happened is a blur really. I had the sense that we were wining and the thing would collapse soon. But before it could I did. I had been wounded and lost a bit of blood without knowing. Bodigar had bound up my wounds and was holding me when I woke. Evidently he'd delivered the killing blow.
I was very tired and weak. I laid there for a good while just catching my breath. I closed my eyes for a moment and felt his lips on mine. I blinked very surprised to say the least. It was a nice kiss though, very gentle and warm. I kissed back when I realized what was happening. When we broke apart I was very confused. Luckily the darkness claimed me, giving me time.
The next time I awoke I was in my bed. Bodigar was sleeping in a chair by my bedside. I feigned sleep so I could think. I didn't know what to do. I felt like the kiss had changed everything, that I'd lost my best friend. Evidently my blood loss had affected me more than I knew. I feel asleep only minutes after waking up again. I woke another time to find the doctor looking at me with Bodigar by his side. He told me I would need at least a few days rest. I smiled and nodded. He said I could get up and walk around the house but fighting was out of the question. After the doctor left there was plenty silence.
"Why don't you go on and fight. I'll be fine by myself." I said to Bodigar after I'd eaten. He looked at me a little oddly and said.
"I'm not so sure."
"I am. Besides you're getting antsy. Some fighting will help." He sighed.
"...If you're sure." He said cautiously, probably realizing that I needed him away to figure things out as much as he needed to get out. I nodded smiling.
"OK then. I'll check back tonight, bring you some food."
"Bodigar?" He looked at me.
"Yes?"
"Thank you." He smiled.
"It's nothing." And I got the feeling he was telling me the truth. Taking care of me was something he enjoyed. After a few days I'd regained my strength. I started spending more time around the city. I'm sure Idlewild was frustrated with me. I looked for any excuse to spend time away from where I knew he'd be hunting. I just couldn't sort things out. Then I met Shenna and that was again the start of so many things.
::Back on the boat::
Tenrai sighed ending her tail.
"And you say that's not a story worth telling?" Nadeen said. Tenrai chuckled lightly.
"She has a point, Ten. And things are even stable between the two of you?" Shenna asked. Tenrai shook her head.
"How do you feel about him?" Nadeen asked.
"I'm not really sure. I know I miss him...but I don't know if I could choose between lover maybe even husband, and friend when it comes to him"
"You're husband is supposed to be your best friend." Nadeen said firmly. The other two looked at her. She was looking at the ocean. "You shouldn't hesitate to tell those close to you your feelings. None of us are promised tomorrow. We're not even promised the next hour."
"Sounds like I'm not the only one with a story." Tenrai said. Nadeen smiled.
"That's a story for another day." Nadeen said with a sad smile.
::Back on the Dock::
Bodigar sighed as he looked out over the ocean from the docks. She looked even better than he'd remembered her. She'd given no indication of her feelings for him though. He probably should've never kissed her like that. It only confused her. If he were to follow after her she'd only run away from him faster. As much as he longed to be with her again, he'd have to let time work it's on it's own. It would be a lot better if it didn't take so long. He sighed heavily again and began walking back to the gates of Qeynos. Till then he'd just have to wait patiently for her.
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