Post by *~Aydryan~* on Aug 17, 2009 14:00:17 GMT -5
Aydryan Underwood climbs the steps and moves inside, falling silent as he spots Jaysen and Jaslene. His hand extended to Hikaru, wanting him close.
Hikaru Mekanic takes his hand, wrapping his other arm around his waist as he moves up behind him whispering softly "Looks like he found her.."
Aydryan Underwood whispers back, "Yeah...and she looks okay. She's healed I think."
Nikki Robbins whimpers softly in her sleep as she rolls onto her side unknowingly facing the group that has arrived.
Hikaru Mekanic nods, resting his chin on Ayd's shoulder "yeah.."
Aydryan Underwood looks to Jaysen, "Would you like to be alone with her?" One hand shifted backward to slip fingers into one of Hikaru's belt loops.
Jaysen Silvercloud shakes his head, "It's ok"
Nikki Robbins whimpers as she flinches and wraps her arms limply around her curled up legs.
Jaysen Silvercloud stands up and moves close to Jas's side, he sense her disturbed dreams but is loath to wake her up
Aydryan Underwood sidles his way over to the bed, pulling Hikaru with him and gets comfortable. It seemed like forever since they'd been able to simply....be together.
Jaysen Silvercloud looks over at Ayd and Hikaru and smiles before looking back to Jas
Hikaru Mekanic sits next to Ayd and wraps his arm around him, relaxing.
Nikki Robbins mumbles incoherently as her face turns to one fear and pain.
Jaysen Silvercloud notices where once ther was a gaping, torn wound, is now perfect skin
Aydryan Underwood leans against him, whispering, "I saw a woman last night that reminded me of Chelle. I was hoping so much that it was her. I don't want to leave Wood Bourne any more."
Hikaru Mekanic kisses his temple and nods, a small smile forming on his lips as he whispers back "I've missed you too... but it did give me time to... work on something..."
Nikki Robbins twitches her sleep as she starts to toss slightly. Her face slowly begins to break out in a cold sweat. Suddenly, Jas screams as she sits upright very quickly and her eyes pop open.
Aydryan Underwood: One side of his mouth quirked up, "Oh yeah? Well, I have an idea that I want to suggest to you." His hand lifted, fingertips touching Hikaru's collar." Pauses and blinks, looking passed Hikaru to Jas and Jaysen.
Jaysen Silvercloud jumps but reaches out to Jas "Jas! it's ok, I'm here and you're safe"
Hikaru Mekanic turns his head quickly at Jas's scream. Then looks back to Ayd, whispering so that neither of the other two could hear "She has nightmares..."
Aydryan Underwood looks at Hikaru and nods. "Maybe that will change with Jaysen."
Nikki Robbins looks over to Jayson reaches out to Jaysen to wrap her arms around him looking the most insecure that she has ever looked.
Hikaru Mekanic nods slowly then rests his forehead against Ayd's, still whispering. "A lot of things change when you're with the right person..."
Jaysen Silvercloud holds her close his voice soothing "it's ok Jas, I'm here now, you're safe"
Nikki Robbins whimpers slightly still as she buries her face against his chest.
Aydryan Underwood tilts his head and presses his lips to Hikaru's, a quiet hunger within.
Jaysen Silvercloud slips up and joins Jas in the hammock, holding her close
Nikki Robbins slowly starts to calm down as she curls up next to Jayson.
Hikaru Mekanic wraps his other arm around Ayd's waist "What was your suggestion?" he brushes his lips against Ayd's
Jaysen Silvercloud "shhh, it's ok, just relax"
Nikki Robbins slowly nodded against him. Jas softly whispers, "I....I'm trying.."
Aydryan Underwood trails his fingers down Hikaru's cheek, then along the top edge of the collar, whispering, "I've been thinking about how to remove this....and...I bought the tools needed when I started remodeling the Lounge." He caught Hikaru's lower lip between his teeth gently, suckling for a moment, before releasing and whispering again, "We could do it tonight."
Jaysen Silvercloud smiles I'll help"
Nikki Robbins: "That's....what I want...." Jas slowly looks up to him now for a moment before leaning back against him.
Hikaru Mekanic jerks back a bit at the thought. "Remove.. my collar? But..." He closes his eyes, he knew that his master would still come.. eventually for him. Opening his eyes, he met Ayd's then nodded. "Okay.."
Aydryan Underwood feels the sudden tension and understands it, "You don't belong to anyone any more, Hikaru....only to who you want to." There was so much emotion and care in his words, though whispered. "Please...don't be afraid. I won't let any thing...or any one...hurt you again."
Hikaru Mekanic nods and kisses him softly "I think I know the perfect place for it..."
Aydryan Underwood smiles as they kiss, then responds, "I'll go wherever you wish, Hikaru."
Nikki Robbins slowly rose up as she saw Jaysen fall asleep. Jas gently pulled a blanket over him. Slowly, she looked over to Ayd and Hikaru but saw they were talking and she slowly moves out of Jaysen's condo.
Hikaru Mekanic smiles, scooting off the bed and reaching out for Ayd's hand, an odd stain on the side of his arm that he doesn't seem to notice. "Care to go for a walk?"
Aydryan Underwood smiles and stands up, stepping off the edge of the bed and taking Hikaru's hand. His eyes glanced over the stain and tucked that away for later wondering. "I'd love to."
Aydryan Underwood: Once they made it to the catacomb room, he went to their room and grabbed the leather bag that held the tools he'd bought. They were small and delicate, but would do the trick. He quickly rejoined Hikaru, smiling widely. "Ready."
Hikaru Mekanic smiled wrapping his arms around Ayd's waist "Do you trust me?" he whispered.
Aydryan Underwood moved into Hikaru, mirroring the embrace, "I do...very much so."
Hikaru Mekanic smiled, tugging Ayd towards the door and opening it "Then close your eyes..."
Aydryan Underwood follows Hikaru, eyes closed.
Hikaru Mekanic opens the door and pulls him through turning him around and whispering "okay.. open them..."
Aydryan Underwood opens his eyes, blinking, then his mouth opens....."Hikaru.....you...you did all this? On your own?" He was....awed.
Aydryan Underwood: "Oh my god....it's.....beautiful." His feet just started moving on their own.
Hikaru Mekanic nodded slowly watching him move around from room to room.
Aydryan Underwood turns to Hikaru, "It's absolutely wonderful.....You're amazing." His eyes started glowing softly. He looked down, biting his lip, "I have something for you....I saw it in an antique shop." He crouched and opened the bag, pulling out a plain paper wrapped box. He handed it to Hikaru, a little anxiety on his face, "I...hope you like it."
Hikaru Mekanic shakes his head smiling, taking the box and opening it then looking up at Ayd, the look on his face clear that he liked it. He wrapped his arm back around Ayd's waist and rested his forehead against his, closing his eyes. "Thank you.."
Aydryan Underwood smiled, "You're welcome....I'm glad it pleases you....but this...," gesturing to the apartment, "Is....exquisite."
Hikaru Mekanic kissed his nose and pulled back "This is what I've been doing when you've been gone... I've found that when I'm not... focused.. on something... I think too much."
Aydryan Underwood smiled, "I believe you have talent......amazing talent." He embraced him tightly, kissing him, then whispered, "But..you're spoiling me...terribly."
Hikaru Mekanic shakes his head "you said It was my choice.. who I belong to... " he paused, closing his eyes and leaning his forehead against Ayd's again, holding him close "I choose you Aydryan...."
Aydryan Underwood couldn't stop the shiver that ran down his spine hearing those words. It was pure emotion and not something he had ever expected to hear again. His eyes closed as he drew a slow breath, "I.....," he was at a loss for words or the words were choking him...he wasn't sure, but quietly, a tremor of air between them, "I love you."
Hikaru Mekanic winced slightly at the words that he felt were cursed to him. "Please don't say that... I know you do... and I feel the same way about you... we don't need to say the words."
Aydryan Underwood met Hikaru's eyes, searching them, then nodded, "Alright....," then he smiled, kissed him and stepped back. "Let's get that thing off your neck."
Hikaru Mekanic nodded then paused thinking "how are you going to get it off.. without getting the water on you?"
Aydryan Underwood winked, "Rubber gloves...," took Hikaru's hand and led him to the bathroom.
Aydryan Underwood: "Hop on up and lay on your back with your head over the sink." He set the leather back on the other end and began rummaging within, pulling rubber gloves out and two tools.
Hikaru Mekanic slipped onto the counter frowning a bit, but did as instructed, his hair falling in the sink as he craned his neck to watch Ayd.
Aydryan Underwood: "Okay...," he pulled the rubber gloves on and set about pulling Hikaru's hair up and out of the way, "Use one hand to just hold your hair up and...trust me." He smiled down into Hikaru's face, "I would never hurt you...I've thought about this a long time." He picked up what looked like a small drill or dremel, bending over and twisting his head to look at the back of Hikaru's collar, "I have to drill four holes in total....two underneath on each ring...and then two on top...to allow air to flow and the water to drain. Okay?"
Hikaru Mekanic reached up, pulling his hair out of the way, straightening his head and neck, his eyes on Ayd. "I trust you.."
Aydryan Underwood kissed his forehead, "Good..." Then he bent again and the small drill began to hum. One hand held the collar firmly while he pressed the tip to the upper ring and began making the hole. He did so very carefully and was rewarded by a small dribble of water appearing. Then he began to work on the lower ring, "Almost got these done..."
Hikaru Mekanic closes his eyes, his jaw tightening slightly as he thought about how... angry his old master would be if sh found out... no... when...
Aydryan Underwood hummed softly as he continued to work, again, some old tune that he didn't remember where he'd heard it. The drill was brought to the front of the collar now to make the air holes. His focus was intense as he drilled first one and then another, taking extra on these two.
Hikaru Mekanic listened to the sound of Ayd humming, forcing himself to relax and remain still as he slowly opened his eyes, watching Ayd.
Aydryan Underwood: As soon as the air hole was made, gurgling could be heard and the soft sound of liquid splattering into the sink. Then a second joined. He smiled softly as he watched, turquoise eyes keeping watch. His hand let the collar go gently, letting it rest upon Hikaru's neck. That hand moved to lay over his lovers heart as he watched the streams of water flow and quickly lessen until there was no more. "I think we're ready for the next step. Are you?" His eyes shifted to meet lavender.
Hikaru Mekanic licks his upper lip slowly as his eyes meet Ayd's. "As ready as I will ever be...." His free hand moved up to rest on top of Ayd's.
Aydryan Underwood nodded slowly and then stepped away, his hand sliding free from beneath Hikaru's. He moved to the bag and took out the second tool, replacing the drill. They were very sharp and strong metal snips. Again, he bent and took hold of the collar. Hikaru would feel the cool metal slide against the back of his throat. Slowly, he squeezed the handle, applying preternatural strength, and the metal reluctantly, but slowly gave way. Any liquid left would flow out. He set the snips aside, then took hold of the collar on either side and began bending it. Hikaru would see the muscles in his jaw tightening as he pulled and bent the metal. Then he smiled slowly and lifted it away from Hikaru's neck and set it on the counter. "You're....free."
Hikaru Mekanic had gasped when the snips had finally cut through the collar. He slowly sat up and looked at the collar sitting on the counter, then to Ayd, a single tear sliding down his cheek as he reached out and pulled Ayd closer.
Aydryan Underwood wrapped his arms around Hikaru, holding him close. He quickly pulled the gloves off so that he could run his fingers through Hikaru's hair. He remained silent, knowing that simply holding him would say so much.
Hikaru Mekanic took a deep breath after a while of holding him and looked over at the collar "She is still looking for me... isn't she?"
Aydryan Underwood: "Yes...she is," he also drew a slow breath, "Ra received the picture and a note the other night. He's going to speak to Aurora, but I don't think he intends to give you up."
Hikaru Mekanic reaches over and slides the collar into the sink, turning on the water to wash it off and out as much as possible, before picking it up and holding it up between them. "Have him send it back to her. Tell her that her.. Methys.. is dead... and pray she accepts it."
Aydryan Underwood took the collar from him, nodding, "I'll tell him and I'm sure he will. No matter what, Hikaru.....you and I will be together for as long as you can stand it."
Hikaru Mekanic made a face at the phrasing and shook his head "Stand it?" He wrapped his hands up behind Ayd's neck, tangling in his hair and pulling him closer and tugging gently on his hair, kissing him lightly. "I will stand you for as long as you can stand me."
Aydryan Underwood 's eyes closed as he gave a sigh at the hair tugging, being pulled forward and kissed, "Forever then...."
Hikaru Mekanic shakes his head slightly "Nothing is forever Aydryan... How about... as long as we..." he stopped looking for the right word "as long as we do."
Aydryan Underwood smiles, "Alright....,funny...I'm older than you...and yet...I think you've given me reason to not have such a bleak outlook on things."
Hikaru Mekanic: "Before I came here... I wasn't allowed to.. hope. " he took Ayd's shoulders and turned him around slowly so he could see the room. "Now this is what you have done to me... I'm planning ahead... thinking of a future." he wrapped his arms over his shoulders to his chest, his hands resting over Ayd's heart "with you."
Aydryan Underwood: "That's more than I had ever hoped I would find." He leaned back against the counter and further into Hikaru's arms, "I think...we can show one another the kind of life we should have had." He lifted one of Hikaru's hands and kissed the palm.
Hikaru Mekanic sighed, resting his head on Ayd's shoulder, closing his eyes "I'd like that..."