Large grey plated steel doors built into the side of the Belarus Corp. Estates had hissed open with a low hum of a engine starting up. A index finger and thumb pressed together against a few buttons of a black dress shirt, coming undone at the top to reveal a Tengu Cell beneath. A shined black dress shoe came down onto the clutch as gears shifted from neutral to first. The engine went from an idling sound to a loud muscular sound that made birds in the area take flight.

Goggles came down around two handsome orange hues. A cigarette was lit soon afterwards, letting thin grey trails of smoke dance off into the wind. The bike was walked forward and took off down the street, the grey doors shutting behind him and locking. The wind whizzed past the curves and cords of the bike. Grey spiked hair seemed to barely move looking to resist the wind, he must have used some mega strong gel in his hair before going out on his daily outing into the city of Rhy'Din.

The snow piled up against the walls of buildings. The streets were salted to clear the ice and slush drained to the curbs of the street. The lights kicked in on his bike lighting up the street ahead as sun down met the horizon. The Red Dragon Inn was only a block away. Mere moments later the bike had pulled up in the gravel parking lot, its wheels crunching stones against each other as he kicked the bike stand down and turned the bike off. Leaning one leg over the back of the bike to dismount he stood there looking to the inn.

Horses and carriages were parked outside as well, all tied down to rails or poles. He took another long draw of his cigarette before throwing it to the side. A black gloved hand came to his face and removed the goggles, stuffing them away in his back pocket. He walked towards the entrance of the inn, his hands moving over his wrist to fix his desert beads wrapped around his wrist. A tribal tattoo of desert flowers and suns peeked out behind his shirt and ran up the right side of his neck. Bending down right before the door of the RDI he took out a black cloth from his pocket and quickly shined his shoes. He wanted to look his best for Sarah. He was big on impressing her, it was that feeling inside him that tugged at his heart, telling him to love her no matter what tried to come between them. But it was a natural feeling that became stronger within by the second.

Sarah hugged her coat to her against the cold as she ran her fingers through her newly short hair. Heels clicked and stepped as she moved towards the door. Golden hues lifted as she glided them over the surrounding area in search of Dust. Biting her pouty lips she looked down at the emerald green dress she wore, complete with slit down the side of the left leg. Peering down her coat she noted the v-cut shape of the top of the spaghetti strap dress before turning on her heels she entered the inn.

Those golden hues surveyed the inn as she pulled the last bit of wandering strands into pins of gold and green. The coat of white slid off and she ran her fingers over her tattooed shoulder as the tribal markings trailed to regions beneath her dress. Head turning she swallowed as she made easy strides towards the bar. Sliding down on one of the stools she lifted a hand to brush off her evening gown and folded her long legs. Feet poking out in toeless heels she looked at them as they shined gold.

Taking a deep drawn breath she sat up for a moment. Eyes meeting with Ren for a moment she nodded her head before turning to search the inn again. Seeking out that one familiar face she desired to see only to see he hadn't yet arrived. Orbs moved towards the door with ease as she heard what sounded like a bike pull towards the inn. There was a hasted check over with her eyes of her present condition. Checking to see if the dress looked alright, the bracelet around her wrist, and then sighing.

Another deep breath filled her lungs as her legs crossed and uncrossed nervously. Chewing on her lip she began to wonder to herself what she looked like. Two results would be that either he'd be amazed and beaming or she just looked utterly ridiculous in this dress, having known he was used to her in different things. Fingers shot up to the pins holding her hair as she jerked them out to release those locks and set the short wave free. Figuring that was better she stowed the pins and smiled.

Alas, he pulled open the door, the smell of cigarette and pike smoke filled the air. The sound of clinking glasses and people moving about and talking had met his ears, it was the one place in town people went to enjoy themselves; the Red Dragon Inn. He walked along the length of the bar, the best route to avoid the crowds. His mouth nearly went from an evil grin to an instant jaw dropping gaze that filled his eyes with near tears.

Eyes shot to focus on the door as she saw that face enter. Hues dancing with excitement she felt her smile grow brighter. Sarah loved Dust with all her heart and she didn't know why she had seemed to bother. Those sights of him made her beam with delight as she sat there legs back to being folded and hands resting, folded in her lap. Swallowing she had no time for another check as her eyes took in his appearance and how stunning he look. Sarah's breath was stolen instantly at the sight of him.

She was beautiful in every sense, the dress was more than impressing, was it the dress that complimented her beauty or the other way around? He asked himself. He kept his barring though and gave a gentle smile to her as he walked quietly to her side, sliding onto a bar stool and running the back of his fingers down her arm. "Why hello stranger? On what an occasion are you dressed so nicely for?" He was joking with her. He leaned in towards her only to smell the sweetness of her hair as he gave her a short kiss.

Those cheeks rose in pink as she saw the grin faultier for a moment. Standing up she stood there to let his eyes taken in another glance, a better one before he strode over to him. Shivering to the finger graze her eyes closed slightly as her lips parted in a grin before she answered," I figured I'd give that box thing a whirl and found this little number waiting for me along with a note. I believe I should be asking why it is you look so stunning... Who would you be meeting here that warrants such a wonderful look on you My Love?" Giggling lightly she lifted her hands to trace his figure and the wonderful clothes that clung to it. Biting her lip her eyes locked with his as she whispered lightly," Gods, Dust, you look stunning." Honesty all over her words as they curled from her pouty pink lips.

Dust took another glance to her as she stood and gave him a look-see at her full attire. He hadn't imagined her looking this gorgeous even in his wildest dreams. He looked her up and down as he gave a slight grin. He slid off the stool and took a quick two step to her side. He felt like it was an evening for dancing. But this environment hadn't seemed fit for such an occasion. "I'm here only for you my darling." With that he put out a gloved hand to her with a raised brow.

"Come with me I want to show you something."

Eyes taking him in again she smiled as she tried to imagine what would have stirred him to look so fabulous for her. Biting her lips to his words she even blushed to his gaze as he looked her up and down. Fingers came out and she took his hand as he held it out. Curiosity came over her as she heard his next set of words. Eyes sparkling as she whispered," Lead the way my darling Dust." A soft smile spread over her lips as her other arm reached for her coat and returned it to her shoulders.

Feeling her soft had palm into his, he closed his hand around hers gently and walked out from the inn. Walking over to his bike he smiled to her, "I want to take you somewhere special to me." The only clue he had given her that was special to him was the Empire. But they were in Rhy'Din and such a trip would take too long. There was actually a place within the city that he visited nearly every night before he would retire to the estate. It was nearby and he knew she would love it, specially on this particular night. It was after all the festivals going on, he wanted to do his best to avoid the crowds in the streets and take her to this place that had only been restricted to him. A place that meant the world to him when he could be there. He hoped onto his bike and took out the goggles, strapping them on and pulling out a set of keys that he slid into the ignition. "...Very special."

Letting him lead her from the in she squeezed his hand as she wrapped the coat warmly around her. Eyes turned towards the bike as they broke from him. His words taking a moment to linger in her ears before she turned to him once more. They seemed almost confused as she considered his words, another vacation so soon after their last. It was to say the least another surprise for her as she lifted a brow. Nodding she looked back to the bike as she smiled widely, she'd go any where with Dust, let him guide her through the stars as much as he wanted. Sarah could handle that as long as she was by his side. Watching him hop on the bike she felt her smile faultier for a moment as she contemplated her next set of actions," Where should I sit?" Having not the slightest clue as the bike's engine purred to life at the key within his finger tips.

He smiled to her once more as he patted the extended seat behind him. Not knowing if she had brought her goggles he had an extra with him just in case. His gloved hand coming up to his goggles and readjusted them to his orange eyes tinting they're color slightly. His hand pulled a cigarette from his shirt pocket and to his mouth, the other lighting it up with his small Zippo, taking a few draws as he returned the Zippo to his pocket he looked back over to her with a cheesy smile," Trust me your going to love it." With that he revved the engine and kicked the bike stand up, both feet solid on the ground as he walked the bike backwards over to her. Giving her a shot at getting on, aware that his driving wouldn't be too crazy this night, he wanted to enjoy every second of it with her, and not get her dress dirty or ruined.

Nodding as he patted the seat she reached in her coat for her goggles, of course she'd bring one of her most treasured possessions. One of her fondest belongings for the memories it held. Pulling them on she adjusted them, even though she looked quite cheesy with them and her in that dress. Sliding on side saddle ways on the bike she leaned in and wrapped her arms around his torso. Pressing a kiss to the back of his neck she whispered," Of that I have no doubt, for when I'm with you I love every moment just as much as I do you."

Giggling she nodded to make sure she was firmly settled in her spot. Fully aware that Dust wouldn't let anything happen to her as she stayed by his side, after all he was always there to rescue her when she needed him. Biting her lip she looked over his shoulder as she waited, unsure of what was going to happen, and blissfully oblivious to where they were going. Sarah had not a care in the world when she was by his side, and she was fully aware of that, and knew he was aware of that as well.

The engines revved up again as he snapped the throttle back and let the engine open up like a cheetah, only to hear the sound of an angry ox in comparison to the sound of the engine. The pulse fission engine opened up the back and peeled out of the gravel parking lot, small stones and dirt picked up behind them like water wake as they took off down the street. They traveled past crowds of people cluttering the sidewalk and streets. Vampires and other creatures gathered in festivities and celebration. People kept looking at they're watches and clocks around the city.

Dust looked to his own time clock on the interface of his bikes dashboard. It was almost time, he didn't want to be late. He revved the engine a bit as he sped past people on horse back only to be blocked by a lit up parade, lights of strobes and neon were decorated everywhere and lit up the entire length of the street, people danced to the music coming from the floats and caught beads and candy as they were tossed from those who danced on the floats.

Dust enjoyed this but what was to come would hold even more a reward if he gotten there in time with Sarah, he wanted to share this with her now or he would have to wait for another five years, something he couldn't wait for. He slowed the bike down and took a back alley, it was surprisingly clean for an alley, which gave him an excuse to speed down it knowing Sarah's dress wouldn't get dirty' up. He was less than a block away and crowds of people crowded the large courtyard where the main festival was taking place for this evening. His temper began to show as time was running out.

Orange eyes looked back and forth looking for a gap in the crowds where he could drive his bike through. He drove off the sidewalk and through a gap he saw open up, he may as well take the chance now before people filled the void in. He traveled across the courtyard and came to a small building. The top was decorated with a tall clock tower, one of the largest in the city.

Gasping as she felt the engines reve she looked to him as she bit her lip. The sound of the engine made her swallow as she smiled wider, machines and Dust always seemed to get along quite well with each other. Feeling the bike shoot forwards she squeaked and gripped at his torso tighter as golden hues darted back towards the inn to give it one last glance. Eyes watching the people that cluttered the sidewalks she noted a few creatures from the party the day before as she spotted them.

Giggling to feel of the wind in her face she hardly noticed the glance to the clocks as she focused back on Dust. Unaware of his eagerness she nuzzled his back as she continued to hold him tight. Blinking once as they passed a few horses she looked back to him in disbelief, having never seen that accomplished before ever in her life, granted she knew that the Chatter Til and the ships she had the pleasure of nearly crashing in with Dust were quite fast.

Chuckling she didn't mind a bit as they passed strobing lights and neon that lit up the streets as festivities reigned supreme. Her mind was too excited to focus it seemed. Something special to Dust was something that was eagerly awaited to see by Sarah as orbs bounced with curiosity, delight, and joy at being with him on such a night. It didn't matter to her how cold it was, she was warm enough with him being squeezed against her.

As the bike slowed down she watched the turn around the corner of the alley and lifted a brow to the clean alley way as eyes widened and gazed back towards the street behind them. While that head of hers turned back to the crowds of people while they approached she went in to place another soft kiss to his neck. Not a care in the world for who saw them, love the only thing on her mind as his temper was hardly noticed. Watching as they wedged through a gap her eyes lifted on the very clock tower they made for. Eye dancing with excitement her head turned towards him for a moment before she looked at the time as it clicked away.

Sarah had never taken the time to look at this tower before, but now she gaped at it with new admiration. Head lowering down on him her face seemed to show her excitement even behind those goggles as she smiled brightly to him. Keeping him close to her as she sat there behind him. Hair picking up in the wind as they sped forwards, curls twisting and weaving back from her head. Coat rippling against her even though it didn't do so well shielding her from the wind. That's why she squeezed in tighter to Dust and used his warmth to warm her. Being cold was not on the agenda for her as she gazed at the sights that surrounded her.

Goosebumps on his body and the fluttering of butterflies filled his stomach as he felt the warm gentle touch of her kiss on his neck. He smiled to this and it had calmed his temper to a cool state of peace. He turned the bike off and slid the keys into his pocket, taking one last quick draw of his cigarette and flicking it to the ground with his tongue, a talent he picked up as a kid in the desert.

The desert held much to offer in the form of teachings. He use to watch the Shaffles flick dry grass from they're mouths with they're tongue after sucking the nutrients and liquids from it. After seeing it been done so often he quickly caught on and used the technique with his cigarettes, giving him a talent that teased women who caught a glance of the trick, why it did was still a mystery to him even now. He sat on the bike still as he removed the goggles and returned them to his pocket, walking the bike behind the building and looking to Sarah over his shoulder, the feel of her arms bound around his waist gave him warmth in return as she used him to gain warmth.

Dust had no worries about the cold and her anymore now since they would be retiring to the warmth of a higher climate. He slid his body from the seat of the bike, at the same time sliding his foot to the ground catching hold of the kick stand and flipping it down, balancing the bike in its parking spot for the night. He looked to her sitting on the bike and smiled to her, revealing his pearl white teeth. He took a step forward and leaned his body against the bike and her, nearly pushing himself into her, his arms slowly traveling up her thigh and to her waist, his fingers walking the distance of her back and looking in with the fingers of the other hand, holding her in his arms. His head tilted and nearly rested against her collar bone his lips gently almost barely toughing her soft skin as his lips began to move to her neck just below her jaw, softly placing kiss after kiss along her neck.

This was to be a special night for the two of them and he wanted to share it with her during the celebration of the empire, marking so many trillions of years of rule and the birth of his twin brother, the ruler and the core of the empire; Ash. His lips began to cure at the end like rose pedals during the morning hours of spring forming into a softer more gentle side of Dusts collection of smiles. His lips still teasing they're way into kisses along her neck and soon traveling to her lips. His lips were mere centimeters from hers as his tongue slowly peeked out and slowly licked her upper lip in a some what teasing affectionate way. His eyes had been closed losing himself in his intimate moment he had sort of sneaked onto her.

Thoughts of him and her growing old together and spending millions upon millions of years together caught his mind in a blissful tease that made him come to wonder about how old she was. Not knowing if they could really live out time together forever.. His mind had an instant hiccup.....millions of years...... age... time.. his mind panicked.. time.. what time was it? His eyes shot open as he looked to his bikes dashboard, the bike was off and no time showed. He looked up to the sky, no sun to tell time. His head quickly turned to the clock tower, seeing the large hand near the twelve.. the longer minute hand inching it's way to midnight. "...11:57... oh no it's almost midnight." He muttered to himself as he looked to Sarah, they needed to get going if they weren't to be late.

Taking a deep breath she chewed on her bottom lip while she waited. Watching his tongue trick she grinned, then blushed at the thought of it as her mind strayed on more mischievous things. As he slid the bike behind the building she kept her arms tightly wrapped around him lost in the moment she had just shared with him. The right was a different and new experience, there was nothing life threatening about it.

Giggling her head came forwards to burry in his back as she felt his gaze shift on her from over his shoulder. Biting her lip, thoroughly glad that she had found something quite nice to wear, and above all figuring out how that box worked. Sarah was no slow learner, but that little bit of learning was mostly because of watching Dust. Feeling her arms slide from around him as he stood leaving her to sit on the leaning bike. Those fingers came up to remove the goggles and return them to the spot within the depth of her coat. Brushing some hair free from her face her eyes lifted in time to see that smile upon his face as it dazzled pearly white.

Smiling back to him as he moved forwards she was slightly stunned and breathless as he leaned against her. Eyes closing at the feel of his hand at her waist and thigh she heard a purr fall from her lips. Sarah's small figure in his arms she leaned her neck back as he placed a kiss to her collar bone. Gasping lightly to the feel of his tender touch she gave a light pleasured noise to the trail of kisses that were teasing against her neck. Arms moving up to his arms as she caressed them softly she felt her mind wander on the simple things.

If she was cured, the werewolf illness, or curse in her eyes lifted, she'd be more then mortal again wouldn't she. Age had blessed her quite thoroughly as she passed down path to path that turned in her life. To loose it would mean what for them in living a happy life? She wouldn't be able to grow old and gray with him that way; he was after all trillions of years old.

Gasping as she saw that smile on his lips she let her own lips twist and turned into their own peddle pout. Sucked in by the intimacy with him she kept her mind on him and the occasion at hand he wanted to show her. Biting her lip before his tongue came to glide against her upper one she kept her hues shut through it all from that moment forwards. Those thin arms came up and laced around his neck as she parted them softly while his mind hiccupped on such similar thoughts like hers.

Sarah wanted nothing more than to grow older, to spend years with him, never leaving his side. Even if it meant her only grasp at immortality was the curse that kept her body from aging with the others of her family. Those thoughts were settled on as she sat there lips inches from his. Lids lifting and parting for a moment she watched as he turned to check the time. Eyes moving where he looked and finally her head lifting to gaze towards the clock she hardly registered his words as mind shifted back into over drive. Those thoughts would have to remain silent for now as she looked back to him," Do we have time to make it up there? I know we will if you do it your way, but I don't want you to get all dirty."

Smiling her gaze took a moment to scan him up and down another breathless wave coming over her as she slowly slid from the bike still quite pressed into him. Smirking at the feel of their figures so close together, she tried not to let her mind dwell in naughty places as she reminded herself of the importance of this occasion. Orbs gazing at the clock again she gave a sigh of delight before turning to smile at, Dust, the man she loved with all her heart.

A chuckle had escaped the grasp of his lips as he heard her talk about time and his way of doing things and getting dirty. The thought lingered for a moment later before he looked to her once more before moving to the door in the wall of the clock tower, grasping the knob and opening it, the hinges squealed as it swung open. The place looked like it had been swept up and cleaned earlier in the day, yet abandoned, must have been Dust's doing. He must have really wanted to impress her.

Earlier that morning he had spent a few hours dusting and cleaning the place, making it suitable for them later on that night. He wanted this night to be a night that they could just slow down for once and relax, enjoy each others company and let the surprises sink in as they arrived. It began to look like Dust had pulled a lot of strings in order to pull this one off. Buying out the clock tower from the owner, spending money to have maintenance done on the clock to restore it to its more primal years of function, and rebuilding the staircase that swiveled up the walls of the tower. Greasing the gears and cogs that spun the dials of the clock and keeping it synced to the actual time of day.

Though it was dark in the tower it was easily seen the hard work he had put into play, the top of the tower was lit from the internal light that lit the fogged white glass that was behind the hour and minute hands of the clock, white light shown through the glass but the light itself was enclosed in a box so it wouldn't blind the people inside the tower. Yet, the very top of the tower looked cozy and warm, lit by candle light, it some how gave off that homey kind of feel to it.

Dust took Sarah's hand and walked inwards, his shoes slowly brought him up the stair case that spiraled upwards, only a few dozen steps nothing the two of them couldn't conquer. As they neared the top the smell of something tasty met they're noses. It's scent carried warm bread, meats, and a fine selection of cheeses. As they met the top it felt warmer, it was insulated and a small heater was plugged in up there. A two foot wall surrounded the top leaving four posts to hold the roof up. It was the perfect sniper nest to him.............. and a nice location for some dinner and wine for a romantic evening with his lovely darling; Sarah.

A thick black and red checkered patted cloth mat covered most of the floor up there as they peaked out from the hole in the floor. As the scent of the foot had suggested, there was in fact a few silver platters covered with small allci-heaters sitting underneath them, keeping the meats and soft bread warm. The cheese was still cool but not freezing. A silver bucket was to the side with two wine glasses next to it. The bucket was filled with ice and had two wine bottle chilled inside. A few pillows and blankets were folded up and set to the side near two black duffle bags.

Dust stood at the top looking to her with a smile, his hand held hers gently as he looked over her gorgeous figure wearing that beautiful emerald green dress. She was the living, breathing, walking definition of a goddess in his eyes. They seemed like two lost jigsaw puzzle pieces that had finally met each other at last, they fit perfectly together.

Grinning, it was more then true that by now she knew at least a few of his methods. Dust seemed to favor more over all, near death experiences, especially when Sarah was involved. Tangling her fingers in his hand she watched him as he turned that knob in full rotation, the door coming open to let her orbs take in the sight. Brows lifting at the cleanliness of the clock tower, it was something she hadn't quite expected. A deep breath was taken as head tilted upwards to gaze at the spiraling stairs before them.

Turning to glance at him she wondered fully on the trouble he went through to make this night important for the two of them. He should have known without a doubt that no matter where she was or what he did for her there was no need for him to impress the woman who had already given him her heart. Smiling to him she gazed freely above them at the dim light that glowed from the face of the clock and out on the people below the tower, now gathering in large crowds for the festivities. Chuckling lightly she whispered," It's beautiful."

When his shoes led him to the stair case she followed, the echo click of her heels louder and more apparent in the silence of the clock tower. Looking back to see the door shut behind them she let her lips part in another pearly grin. Step after step she took with him, never releasing his hand as fingers from the free one came to hold up her dress with each elegant movement. Coat still hugged at her shoulders she started to become aware of its confining nature as she kept pushing forwards.

The sweet aroma of food drifted into her senses as she closed her eyes, pausing for a moment to lick her lips at such a delicious prospect. Biting on her bottom lip she looked up at the steps ahead and caught the dim glow of candles as they filled the area still waiting for them. Steps were again being made as she came to the top and glanced around with him. Orbs of gold sucking in the sight of such a fantastic setting. The soft tone of her loving voice came out once more as eyes lifted to him," Oh Dust... It's wonderful."

Blushing softly as she watched him look over her again. Shrugging off the coat she let it come to rest near the corner of the blanket, the slender form and that figure hugging dress now back in full view for him. The sparkle of the candles dancing in her eyes as her head turned to look towards the platters of food, the wine and glasses, then the pillows and duffle bags. That sight made her grin, guessing that the night would be spent here with him, she didn't argue one bit.

In fact she grimaced for a moment her left leg lifting first to her golden heels and sliding that side free from her bare feet. It was detached on her coat along with the next one. So accustomed to the boots she wore constantly her feet seemed to rejoice at the freedom from those heels. Chuckling lightly she glanced back at him as she whispered," Better then I would have expected."

He slid his shoes off and placed them to the side of the mat that took up most of the floor space. He looked out the side of the tower to see people gathering in crowds looking off into one direction; the horizon. The lights of a ship could be seen floating out on the open sea, the half moon was out and looked great, the light of the lighthouse spun around with a dim flame that evening.

He turned his attention back to her as he waited for the right moment. His hand patted the spot beside him giving her a little hind to retire to his side for the evening. He sat leaned up against the wall with a large pillow behind him that spanned the entire wall. The food and such next to him, sitting on the floor. The candles lighting everything up, no one noticing they were up there so they wouldn't be disturbed this evening by any of the annoying such as the wolf who had disturbed most of his days with hate and jealousy; Yugo. His hand grasped around one of the wine bottles and looked it over.

The golden foil and metal wire wrapped around the cork was quickly dispersed and was replaced with two thumbs easing they're way up the cork, soon pressure took over and the cork shot out over the wall to most likely knock someone in the head, Dust chuckled at the thought then filled the two wine glasses with this relaxing social drink of the evening. He looked to his watch around his wrist to se it was just turning 11:58, he smirked at the thought as what was to happen.

Things were beginning to come all together. The sound of music began to play as the speakers recently wired in and hooked up to all the light posts in the city began to come on-line and begin to play some up beat jazz fusion tunes. A sort of techno mixed with jazz in the sorts. The smell of meats, bread, and cheese began to melt into a beautiful blend and mixture of the finger food yet to come, he could imagine it now. It seemed like several days since the last time he had eaten actual food, the reality of the matter was it had been much, much longer. He hadn't eaten since a few days after Dust and Sarah had arrived back in the city limits from they're recent vacation.

Yet, he was ever patient, he didn't want to be rude and begin grabbing food and stuffing his face, the Tengu Cell he wore all the time helped him with that. Recycling dirt, sweat, bacteria, as well as bodily wastes to become renewable energy, vitamins, and protein to feed his body the power it needed to go on for months at a time.

Taking the moment he took to remove his shoes to peer down at the crowd below, Sarah gaped at the masses that had come for the empire. Smiling she admired the devotion the people showed for their home, and for Dust's brother Ash, feeling more and more proud to know Dust and his family. Dancing hues turned back to him as she heard him pat the spot next to him. Chuckling she moved next to him and settled close to him as she watched his face for any hint of what was still to come, surprises were becoming more and more obvious to be something Dust strived for when he was near her.

As he leaned against the wall she let her head come to rest on his shoulders as attention turned towards the clock face's window again. Fingers coming up to dance over his chest for but a moment soon came to rest on the shoulder closest to her. Relaxing thoroughly as she sucked in the Yugo free peace. Glancing to the bottle of wine as he reached for it she took a moment to scan the splay of the food and setup he carefully prepared for them and the romantic night alone. Snickering as she heard the pop from the cork and its disappearance from their room she pressed a kiss to his cheek as she grinned at even then he was still mischievous in his ways.

The flames of the candle still ever present in her sparkling eyes she took one of the glasses once it was poured. Shifting slightly to get better situated she had missed the glance to the clock he kept around his wrist determined to keep herself as close as she could be to him. Ears perking up to the sound of the music as it lifted to grace their hide away from the eyes below. Each new sound was taken in as she saw a similarity in this music to the one Syn was playing earlier she grinned, it was similar but not the same.

Although she could gather some where those same grinding dance moves were being used. Blushing as she recalled the positions of the vampires that danced her eyes flickered to Dust while he relaxed. The aromas of the food tingling at her senses for but a moment, hunger starting to stir within her. Head falling back to his shoulder she took a moment to lift her fingers against the Tengu Cell he wore.

Knowing even then he had safety in mind, and knowing he'd do anything to see that this night wasn't ruined made her sigh, content with everything, content with a night alone with him. Lifting her hand to fumble with her hair she glanced back to him as she flashed an excited smile to him. The minuets seemed to be traveling on and on forever, curiosity at what he was waiting for growing in her mind.

He took a sip of the wine, tasting it pop against his lively taste buds, treating it almost like mouth wash for not even a millisecond before enjoying the full sensation of its flavor, swallow. It was gone. His eyes kept darting to his watch and her fingers that traveled across his chest. He had hoped it didn't ruin they're night to be wearing the Tengu Cell, he didn't know her thoughts on it, but what the hey - if spidy could do it, then Dust could do it too. He thought back on the stone age comic before seeing the dial of his watch his midnight.

It was then when the music stopped, the sound of people shuffling and talking below went silent. Only the faint sound of Dust lighting up a cigarette could be heard over the silence of the night. As silence grew longer the ears of people attuned to the sound of the waves on the shore so far away. As he took his first draw and exhaled he looked to Sarah with an evil grin, leaning over and giving her a nice long romantic kiss. His eyes closed, his tongue slowly coiling with hers in a blissful effect, the taste of her lips traveling to his taste buds as he bit on her bottom lip and gave it a little suckle. Continuing to kiss her he opened his eyes and glanced to the horizon of the midnight ocean, the ship had just disappeared behind it, then it began.

A trail of smoke like a lightening flew from the oceans from the far view line and whizzed far up into the sky nearly in front of the moon, then a little further disappearing in front of the light of the moon. A large pop followed by fizzling sparkles filled the air with amazing variety of colors. His smile lingered as he knew this would have caught her attention with the sound of the whiz before it had exploded into an array of lights. Every color possibly imagined had been painted across the sky to create an abstract canvas of beauty.

Dust had waited for this moment for a long time. Joy had clouded his darkened heart with feeling of love and attraction. He felt like they were two opposite sides of a magnet, no matter they're differences they attract through the invisible forces that binded most laws of nature. Leaning towards her once more to see the fireworks reflect colors onto her sparkling dress, the fireworks were amazing, but she was more so.

One after another whiz after whiz, smoke trails spiraled up into the sky like Dust and Sarah had done when walking the stairs, higher into the sky to look over the marvelous world below them. Large booms filled the air over Rhy'Din that blossomed into large fans of colors, sparkling and falling to the earth as they faded. Dozens upon dozens had lifted to the sky, exploding into its wonders, then fading. It was an event that repeated itself over and over with different patterns shapes and words that went along with music that had started up in the background once more. It was perfectly synced and told a story with images that sprouted in the sky. Telling the long tale of the birth and rise of the Core Empire.

It's glories it's victory's, everything seemed to be animated into the sky through the clever orchestrated work of Dust who had planned out the entire event. It was then near the middle where Dust had whispered into Sarah?s ear, "Wait and watch for it.....three...... two..................one.." As he counted down a firework went off at the same time that procured into the number thee, then two.... a pause, then one. He smiled as the forth of the consecutive firework popped up into the sky with a man and a women holding each other in they're arms, the words 'I Love you' came shooting up in front of them as Dust all stealthy mysteriously placed a ring on her left hand. It was strong silver with three diamonds placed in the center grouping to form a trinity. He smiled to her in such a sinister way it would scare the hide off a cow. But to her it probably seemed like a charming look of a man she was in love with.

Taking her own sip of wine she let the same sensation occur over her taste buds as she stayed next to him. Letting the flavor linger she slowly and softly set aside the glass to wrap a free arm around him. He couldn't ruin the night by wearing the Tengu Cell, it was one of those things she would never allow him to be without, knowing how safe it kept him. So live on spidy! Not that she'd know what that was or a comic none the less.

Watching him for a moment, eyes? trying to work out for her what was burning through his brain as he checked the dial of his watch. Blinking as it went silent she looked around once more before moving to watch Dust light up a cigarette. Brows lifting she began to get a bit nervous with the silence. Fingers twitching lightly as she started to fumble with the buttons of his shirt. Eyes only had a second to register that evil grin before he leaned in and over her.

Feeling his lips against hers she closed her eyes as well letting the moment sweep her away. The feeling of his tongue coiling with hers as his own taste moved to mix and mingle with the wine that had already brought to life her senses. The kiss continued she was quite unaware that he was checking the horizon and the ocean, in fact she hadn't even taken note of the ship, too preoccupied with Dust and the moment she was sharing with him. As her lips dance with his she hardly heard the wiz of the spiraled smoke as it flew higher in the sky mind growing more and more curious at why he was acting so peculiar.

Then she jumped, the pop had gained full attention as the kiss froze, was parted, and eyes had opened to see the sparkles as they glittered against the twilight. Eyes seemed to mirror those waves of sparks as they came her lips parting in a gasp as each one was watched with extreme interest. Biting her lip she wrapped herself warmly against Dust unaware that her dress was also mirroring the effects of the twilight show. Sucking in knowledge, jumping to each boom as it came, and watching the blossoming sky pop further to life before her eyes.

Watching in wonder at the multitude of the extravagant show occurring she seemed to let her smile grow wider and wider as each one was stored to memory before it faded. Taking in each story that had to be told, images after images each telling her more of the world she so greatly desired to know. Victories, everything was wondrous to her eyes as she lay there besides Dust in their hide away.

Breath seemed to be stolen as she leaned her ear in closer to take in his count down. How long it had lasted she didn't seem to care or know, his voice held her interest as she watched spark after spark fly into the air. Count down going through her head.... three...... two.....one.... the pause. Sucking in a breath she heard the pop from the set of the fire works as they burst upwards towards the crescent of the moon, spiraling deeper within the sky. Orbs dancing as she saw the figures her heart skipped a beat then the words 'I Love You' lingered in her eyes.

Head turning to him in his stealthy motions, obviously, so stealthy that she hadn't notice the ring, the diamonds, anything but that smile she indeed thought was charming. Lips parting she turned her head again not wanting to miss something else as she whispered," I love you Dust, with all my heart." The added weight to her finger slowly becoming more and more apparent as she smiled. Joy seemed to be glowing from her like a light in the darkness as bliss over whelmed her.

Dust did nothing but smiled to her as he was sure he was ready to make a small step further in they're relationship. The ring showed the symbol of they're relationship and how far they had come, he dreaded gold and figured getting a rare metal that resembled silver would be much better. He wanted her to know how much he cared for her now, it was the first time he had cared so much for anyone besides his family, he was ready to take her into his family as an official Belarus family member, but would hold off for a bit longer before taking any big leaps in the direction of marriage or anything of that sort. As he heard her words fill his ears he could feel that butterfly motion rumbling around in his stomach once more.

He wanted this night to last forever. But it would seem in the depths of his mind that he had much, much more in store for her in the few weeks to come during the festivals. He wanted to celebrate every waking moment with her. Already in his mind he was planning another trip for them to a different planet. Even though he would have liked to visit the planet him and Ash were raised on; Mahikinah, it seemed he wanted to share other worlds with her now. Places he's been people he's met. Eventually making his way to, D'pas, the capital planet and star system of the Core Empire. A marvel if there ever was one. The places they could go and things she could learn about him and the universe he was involved in.

Many things were pouring into the pitcher of knowledge. His knowing her this short amount of time inspired him to take on a few new roles. There was so much to see and so much to do. But first off he needed to discuss with Ash about the cure, and he wanted his blessings. Another was to wait for that one night alone with her to explore they're differences and love. Knowing he was scared of that moment, not because of the intimacy and contact... but something far more frightful that would change her completely as it did many women who joined the family and the Empire. The changing of gene's and DNA. The changing of the body and its inners. He was afraid that she wouldn't except this one catch that every women faced in the family's. The transformation and introduction to Bi-09D.

Noting that nothing else would be missed her hues turned back to him as she smiled softly. It was now when she noticed the ring. Lifting it to her other hand she gasped and traced it with her thumb. Dancing hues lifted back to him as she smiled once more. The gift was loved in so many ways. Pressing her lips to his for a moment she let her lips linger there before she rested back against him. Watching the show of sparkles she remained unaware of what was to happen through the next two weeks but was positive of one thing.

Dust's birthday was coming and she needed to find something to get him, something he'd enjoy. It was hard for her to think of what to get someone who already seemed to have everything in the world, everything within his grasp; even someone to love that loved him back. Sarah thought for many moments as eyes closed slowly, softly. Driving over thoughts as they came. What to get him was still nagging at her as she cuddled closer into his warmth.

Nuzzling him softly she sighed contently as her dress seemed to twist and adjust to her form. Her lips parted slightly as she whispered sleepily to him," I love you, Dust." Thoughts washing away as the content and bliss of this night seemed to pulse out from her skin.

The shadow collar around her neck seemed to hiss lightly as a strand of it snapped; broke against the purity that was Sarah's content emotions. Snap, another strand broke, too much was the bliss grazing at the shadows. Then a screech came from the shadows the last strand broke and like grains of dust they vanished on the cool breeze leaving a freed and slender neck, away from the danger that was Sarah's captivity.

By now Sarah was sleeping soundly, happily, even aware it seemed as a deep breath was taken. At last she could fully breathe warm and safe, plans for the future working through Dust's brain as her own shut down and slipped down the trail of dream land. Sarah.... was free at last from the collar, and the demons that bound her.