Please tell me[Ulrich]

Please tell me it wasn't my fault

Rune laid in bed, staring out the window. The sky was dark with little stars breaking light into the dark world. She couldn't sleep, which was silly. Ulrich was back, and she should be over it. They all would be going home soon and everything would be back to normal again.. right? She looked at the rough waves and bit her lip. It wasn't her problem... that everything was changing. She looked down at her hands and sighed. She didn't have to do anything for anyone.. she had Ulrich and that should be enough.

Closing her eyes she knew that she was lying to herself. God, she needed to walk. Getting up out of bed, she opened the door to her room in the inn. She looked into the hallway, and looked back and fourth, not seeing anyone. Walking down a bit she stopped in front of Ulrich's room. She stared at the door for a little bit. Should she knock? How come talking to him was intimidating now?

Flashing back to when she couldn't help him, she bit her lip. God, she couldn't lose him again. And yet.. she'd been avoiding him. Why? lowering her hand she, backed up and sighed, and started walking off from the door. Not today, she'd start being better tomorrow.

Walking into the darkness of the night, she went and walked over to a bench on a cliff overlooking the ocean, how the waves where rough and the air was changing. She thought about the little girl that had come with her, the bruises on her, as though it was a warning. That blond nuisance had been up to something and he had a partner in it... and it was Rune's job to stop it. 

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FOREVER HERES TO WHAT MAKES EVERYDAY WORTH IT

“FWAAAH!” Ulrich roused from his slumber, throwing the blanket covering him aside. He panted lightly for a few moments before slumping back down into the bed. The dream he had… it was a dream right? Goddess, Sage, Courage. It was all too crazy to take in. He rolled onto his side and looked off at the wall that seemed ever so distant now. Not only was he connected to this game of fate, but Rune was as well now. How could this happen right after what they had been through? They hadn’t even had the chance to make up after everything. He slowly closed his eyes and laid there for what felt like hours. The quiet room only yielded silence. The answers wouldn’t just come to him if he waited. It wasn’t like it was a mystery either. He knew what he had to do, but was it the right thing? He sighed and covered his head with the pillow, hoping to drown out these thoughts. A creak outside his door caused his ears to perk up. He laid there silently awaiting his door to open or some other sound. He sat in suspense like this for several seconds before scolding himself for being so paranoid. His experiences with Deftacai left a bad mark on his psyche. He slowly rose from his bed and made his way to the door. He thought he could hear the creaking sound of steps getting further away. He slowly opened his door and stuck his head out to see who it was. He looked to the right to see no one. His glance to the left showed a head of pink hair just before rounding the corner. He looked down at his pajamas before grunting to himself. He shut the door behind him and walked after her. It took a bit of intuition to follow her tracks, but he could make out her outline and pink hair on a bench overlooking the ocean. It brought a sense of nostalgia. He could remember some of his adventures on the island with Rune. The way they would look out over the ocean from the forest cliffs. He walked up behind her and leaned against the back of the bench next to Rune. A labored sigh escaped his lips as he looked out over the ocean. “Everything has been pretty difficult lately hasn’t it.” Ulrich looked over to Rune with a sad smile. “You had to go all across the Great Sea to come save me. I can’t imagine what kind of challenges you had to complete to make up for me. I’m sorry to you had to go through so much.” He looked down at the bench in front of him. “But when I was sitting in that decrepit castle… All I could think about was you. How I wanted nothing more than for you to come save me. Thank you Rune, thank you so much.” | made by prism of btn and ls~

Please tell me it wasn't my fault

The cool wind felt good against Rune's pale skin. The ocean calmed, but still she knew sleep was impossible. Then she heard his footsteps, and didn't look, she knew exactly it was and she just sat there listening to his words. She bit her lip, and looked at the ground. She wont let him see the soft side, the desperation she felt when he was gone, how hurt and weak she felt. "You're worth any trouble that I could have had." She commented, looking back at the ocean not daring looking at him.

"I... realized something while you where gone." she commented and smiled softly. "Now don't let this go to your head, but I need you." She spoke, her words soft and quiet. "I need you by my side.. so if your ever in danger... I'll be there. Don't worry, I'll be sure you'll be okay." she sighed and relaxed a little.

"Things are changing and I have a feeling we're going to be right in the middle of it." She commented. "So be sure to stay with me the whole time, alright?" She asked, hoping that he would listen and stick around when times got rough. 

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FOREVER HERES TO WHAT MAKES EVERYDAY WORTH IT

Ulrich listened quietly while a small playful smile spread across his lips. “The great and might Rune Darius needs me? Why that’s amazing~ Don’t tell me you’re going soft!” He spoke in a satirical macho tone. His façade faded quickly though. “Never leave your side, huh? What good do I do? I can cook and stuff, but you’re clearly far more capable than I am. Than I’ll ever be.” He had a sad smile on his face while he looked at her. He lifted himself from the back of the bench. He walked behind Rune and dropped down on her. His arms wrapped around her shoulders. His head pressed against hers. “I never want to be away from you again. I felt so helpless. I was so scared.” His hands gripped her shoulders harder. “I never want to be in that situation ever again. I can’t keep it from happening. I lack the strength and the bravery. So I’ll have to be with the strongest, bravest, most awesome person I know.” He stooped there hugging Rune for what felt like an eternity, refusing to let go. “You really were all I could think about back there. You are my courage.” His eyes widened. “Courage?” He thought to himself for a few moments. “Some Sage of Courage that makes me…” He off-handedly mentions. | made by prism of btn and ls~

Please tell me it wasn't my fault

Rune rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Don't let it go to your head now, I just need you around to make sure I don't have to think about food." She teased, laughing a bit. Glad for the jokes, everything seemed so down now, it was hard for her to even grasp it anymore. Rune closed her eyes, but heard Ulrich move, she expected him to sit next to her, but next thing she knew she was wrapped up in warmth. His warmth. She opened her eyes in surprise, but just smiled softly and hugged him back, her arms wrapped around him, squeezing him tightly.

Rune took in his scent as he spoke every word. She sighed against his skin. "But you are strong, and brave. You made it through that, and I bed you never gave up, and never lost hope. You're one of the bravest people I know, despite you not running into danger like I do." She laughed. "You are brave, just not reckless." She commented, pulling away, just slightly to place a hand on his cheek and smile.

Blinking she hadn't caught what he mumbled. "What was that?" She asked, curiously, but not to the point where it mattered really, just hoping she hadn't missed anything important. 

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FOREVER HERES TO WHAT MAKES EVERYDAY WORTH IT

Ulrich let out a dry chuckle, "You think so too.  Brave without the recklessness." He finally let her go.  He looked out over the ocean one more time and let out a lengthy sigh.  He walked around the bench and dropped down next to Rune.  His back leaning up against her. "Okay so here's dealy! I had a dream and it was all sorts of crazy. You know those Goddesses they talk about in the legends. Apparently they're real. Who knew right? She came to me in a dream and said that I was a Sage of some kind. Courage specifically! You remember that green pearl I fancied when we were younger? It's some kind of artifact. Kid's toys now, really? I gotta take it to Eastern Triangle Island and it'll fulfill one step of a crazy prophecy to prevent the end of days!" Ulrich pushed away from Rune and laid down on his back. He looked up at her from his upside-down perspective. "Now don't think you're not included on this fun. You play a greater role in this. The gathering of these pearls, two more, one for each Goddess, is part of a bigger plan for you and maybe some others. She didn't say. A tower will pop up somewhere and you gotta go there." He gave her a coy smile. "Farore, that Goddess of Courage, tried telling me that you would really need me. That you weren't strong or something. Needless I told her off! 'What do you mean Rune isn't that strong? Let me tell you how strong she is!" She had to correct herself of course. She told me to that I needed to love you. Obviously I told her when did I ever appear to stop because that's a silly notion." He sat back up and faced her. "With this end of days coming at us and you becoming a legendary hero, there's no more time to just let this go unsaid. I love you Rune. Always have, even if I didn't realize it yet. You know you complete me. Without you I would probably be a boring pig farmer back home. Yet here we are traveling the Great Sea and being thrown into legends and stuff. You complete me. So when you become a great hero and people praise you don't forget about me okay? And when I'm off doing sagely things like talking to children about not giving up on their dreams I won't ever forget about you. He gave her a thumbs up and a dorky smile. "So when you're in trouble you can rely on me to help out. Even if I haven't been reliable before, I'm a sage now so it's gotta account for something! Also if you don't believe me that's okay because I feel really crazy believing this dream too. Maybe I'm just crazy and never knew it~" | made by prism of btn and ls~

Please tell me it wasn't my fault

Rune listened carefully, and everything sounded like a kids tale to her and she wanted to blow it off instantly. But, something about it also just.. appealed to her. To the point where she was willing to be a little kid, and believe in it. So she smiled at him, nodding. "Well, why haven't we left yet?" She asked, wanting to get up, but it seemed the chatter box wasn't done yet and continued. Listening to him she had to take a moment before laughing a bit, the only thing she could do to get herself to stop.

"You're.." she didn't know what to say. "I love you too." She smiled, knowing he only meant as friends.. well not even that. The two where close, to the point where it couldn't be anything less then love, she did love him and need him around. Defticai didn't do anything but prove that. "I'll never forget you, and you'll always be by my side." She spoke strongly, before getting up.

"Now, we've got a world to save." she said, taking his hand, and dragging him over to the boat right that very second. And the two would be off.

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