Beautiful [Coci]

[Thurion Heavenshield]

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The Silver Temple​

Planet Voss, Voss System​

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The sun crawled its way out of the clutches of the night, always prevailing against the darkness. A symbol of life and rebirth, its revitalising rays struck his exposed chest. The warmth caused him to stir, groaning slightly as he awoke from his slumber. His arm was wrapped around his wife, her naked body clinging to his beneath the covers. Her head laid nestled against his shoulder, her nose gently nuzzling into the side of his neck as she breathed softly. Turning his head ever-so-slightly he glanced down at her face and raven hair, all disheveled from nightly endeavours. "You're beautiful," he whispered, knowing she would not respond. His free hand found her cheek and caressed it softly while his lips found her forehead.

It was a new day for the Silver Temple and its denizens, slowly springing to life with the coming of dawn. The Grandmaster, however, would always find it hard to leave his bed with such loveliness sharing it with him. Even so he made the attempt to slip out of his beloved's clutches without waking her up. He had yet to succeed at this.

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[Coci Heavenshield]

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The dreams of the night swept away with the advent of the dawn. A peaceful sleep in a perfect world. Her hand rests on his chest, moving with each breath he takes, the rise and fall of his chest, second nature to her now but even still, she loves each breath. Dancing somewhere in the back of her mind, is the sound of a cry, a distant cry of avian forever flying the skies of Voss, they pair for life these black birds and call to each other with song deep reaching, a compelling sound almost mournful, yet beautiful. It is a call of love.

He stirs, a deep intake of breath lifts his chest a little higher, and she knows. The warmth of his body interrupted as he attempts to move, she feels the sudden intrusion of cool air about her body under the sheet, removing that perfect warmth. She does not want for it to leave, to be taken from her and so, her arm reaches down and around his waist, holding in place.

"And where are you going?", she asked with soft sleepy voice and pulling him back to her. Only now do her eyes open to gaze upon the face of the man she loves. A night of lovers close had ended, now on the morn the day of soul mates begins. She pulls herself up and turns her naked body until she rests against his chest, with her arms gently folded to cradle her chin, she smiles .. "Good morning". Her hand reach toward his hair, fingers playing with a strands just above his ear, she watching them play, noting he has had sun lately, as his golden locks are shinning with the morning light.

 

[Thurion Heavenshield]

Coci's arm found his waist, keeping him from moving any further. He was more than happy to indulge her. "Good morning. I was going to go about my day after a night of unbridled passion, but it seems my wife does not approve," he teased with a sleepy smirk while his fingers danced softly up and down and across her back as she played with his hair. "She can be very determined, but also very persuasive." His hand now traced the curvature of her backside down towards the small of her back. "You should know I love her very much. If she were to ever find out about this..."

While lulling his prey into a false sense of security, Thurion reached for one of the pillows and proceeded to smush her face in with its softness. "Got you!" He was much too sleepy still to follow it up, leaving himself exposed to her inevitable revenge.

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[Coci Heavenshield]

Her eyes narrowed as he spoke, although she knows he is teasing she played along. But no matter what, she is defenseless against him and her lips betrayed her as they turned up at the corners. "Hey!", she protested as the pillow hit her face but could not deny him her laughter. And of course, her mind already began to think of revenge, he knows her too well. Countless thoughts ran through her mind, all of them would require him to .. work.

She smirked and leaned forward placing her hands on either side of his sleepy head, against the bed until she is only an inch away from his face. "I don't feel very .. determined this morning", her eyes sparkled with a wickedness. But she did nothing to him. Instead she pushed up and jumped out of bed, stretched raising her arms over her head to tussle her hair to free the knots. All the while paying him no attention. She take a deep breath and wakes to the window, resting her hands on the frame to take in the morning air. The day is beautiful, a morning chill tickled her skin and made her shudder and caused bumps to form over her body.

Ignoring him still, she walks to the door leading to the refresher, her naked body stops at the door and half turns, she now looks at him, her black eyes penetrating, as she allows her gaze to slowly travel over his body laying on the bed. "I feel so .. dirty".

She smiles, eyebrow flicks upward momentarily before she turns and enters the refresh to shower. Coci never sings in the shower, and with good reason, but today she did, loud and teasing.

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[Thurion Heavenshield]

Thurion watched as she sauntered about the room completely naked, even granting the rest of Voss a brief glimpse by looking out the open window. She sure knew how to use her... skills to her full advantage. When she turned towards the shower, her intentions were made clear. He didn't mind her loud singing - in fact, he found it quite hilarious; she was no songbird for obvious reasons, but her voice remained beautiful to him despite her lack of caring whether she hit the correct notes. Nothing she ever did could make him love her less.

Crawling out of bed, Thurion stepped towards the shower. The silhouette of her body against the steamy walls of the shower was breathtaking to say the least, and for a while he just stood at the door and watched the silhouette from afar, leaning against the doorframe. Listening to her sing, he would wait until she'd finished before indulging her.

The door slid open and he stepped inside. There was no more singing as his blue eyes quickly found hers, locked gazes. There were no words or sounds but the running of the hot water soaking their naked forms. Closing the door behind him, Thurion proceeded to grab her by the wrists and pin her to the wall of the shower. His golden hair and beard lay matte against his face as he takes in every inch of her face. "I love you." Three simple words that together made for the most powerful sentence uttered by any sentient. Finally he allowed their lips to meet. As the kiss went on his grip of her wrists vanished and instead he embraced her, lips never leaving hers.

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[Coci Heavenshield]

She could sense him close by, her smile increasing with each passing moment, and yet time seemed protracted the longer he remained outside of the walls of the shower. When he did enter the confinements of the refresher, his intentions made very clear to her. Their bodies pressed against the wall of the shower, their lips hungry for each other and the flow of love, which is a constant between them, knows no limits.

“Beyond this life”, she manages to voice a whisper between kisses.

Her arms free, sort to embrace him, pulling him closer to her. She could feel the warmth of the water cascading down his back, cleansing them both and yet her hands move upward until they reach his golden hair, now drenched and clinging to his face, they remain there, hold him gently as her fingers clasp his locks.

The remnants for the morning spent lost in each other’s physical form, husband and wife they are, but still, they remain lovers. And as the steam of the water obscures the transparency of the glass, Thurion and Coci demonstrate they unbridled love for one another, through a union of emotion as well as the physical and become one once more.

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[Thurion Heavenshield]

Later...​

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The two lovers found themselves in bed once more, only no longer sleepy from a night's rest but were rather experiencing blissful exhaustion. His wife rested atop him, rising and falling with his laboured breath while he caressed her raven hair. The sun had made its steady climb when they weren't looking, and the temple had all but awakened from its slumber. Suffice to say the Grandmaster and his wife were among the last to get out of bed on this day. "You're insatiable," he groaned while recovering from their morning 'exercise'. "You wouldn't happen to be just using me for my body, would you? That would be certainly be most un-Jedi-like..." A weary smile had glued itself onto his face as he watched the woman of his dreams make her retort.

His arms wrapped around her nimble form. "I wish we could remain here forever," he lamented, knowing they both had duties to attend to. They could never be given enough time in the world to be simply husband and wife, meaning moments like these were treasured beyond comprehension. "At least we've already had breakfast," he smirked, then proceeded to kiss and gently nibble the soft skin of her shoulder.

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[Coci Heavenshield]

She lay with eyes closed, yet not sleeping. Her ears filled with the pounding of his heart and for while she just lay there listening to it until he finally spoke. She could not help but issue a soft laugh even though barely able to, "Of course I am using you for your body", she turned her head and opened her eyes to look into his handsome face, she smile joining in the jest. "But I do love everything else about you too", she added as she kissed his chest.

"I have often be accused of being un-jedi like, might as well stick with it", she turned and rested once more on his warm body, a smile forming on her lips as well. She drew in a deep breath and released it, in order to stifle a sigh as this wonderful morning will come to an end, just as he voiced. "But we can stay here forever, all we have to do is close our eyes and return here in our minds, when we are far from home or each other", she closed her eyes and drew in the moment to be captured in her memory forever. "Our life spent together thus far, has given me so much .. so much I can draw on in times of need, not only that, but if I was to die tomorrow I would be joyous .. knowing I have lived a fulfilled life with you", she has said before, but ever so now, she means it.

She felt his lips upon her shoulder, soft and warm .. "And you call me insatiable", she whispered with a grin. Her head turned slightly until she was able to place her lips to his bearded cheek. "I love you", the words sat softly in the air.

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[Thurion Heavenshield]

Her words were like music to his ears whenever she spoke. She was right, of course - he'd never presume to tell her otherwise, what with her determination - but part of him couldn't be swayed from the thought that they are living on borrowed time. War was brewing, they could all sense it forever looming on the horizon. Now it was closer to home than ever before; defenses as well as battle plans would have to be drafted and set in motion. The pressure of it all was suffocating, which made moments like these evermore precious to him when he was no longer the Jedi Grandmaster, but simply a man.

Thurion rolled over on his side, forcing Coci to follow suit. Propping his head up on his elbow, he caressed her cheek with his spare hand. "You're not a bad Jedi, Coci. If there was ever any need to prove otherwise, you'd have done it long ago." He leaned in close to kiss her lips. "I would be lost without you, or our children. It is you I draw strength from when in need, more so than the Force." Sparkling blue eyes studied her every feature, traced every line across her face. "Beautiful..." he uttered softly. Another kiss was placed upon her lips before slipping out of bed to get dressed, finally.

It was difficult not to take notice of the mess they'd made while getting dressed. Watery footprints led from the shower to their bed, and the sheets were in a complete disarray. "We should probably clean that up..."

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[Coci Heavenshield]

As she lay next to him, mirroring him in position. All she wanted to do was watch as his lips moved while he spoke. The words important to them both, and although he draws strength from her, equally she does from him. She not only loves Thurion, but needs him. If it was not for the man resting beside her, Coci would still be living a life hidden in the shadows, isolated and alone. Protracted time within the grey, sees the best of them lost, becoming fundamentalist or paranoid or lost to the darkness, becoming the very thing they strive to fight against. Now he is in her life, she has that balance needed to remain from the fog. She needs him.

Coci followed Thurion out of bed and began to dress. "Yes we should", she said looking around the messy room.

Her face dropped the emotion of the morning as her mind thought over this, how could she ever repay him? "You saved me, are you aware of that?", she asked not really expecting his reply. Putting away some of the clothes off the floor, she continued. "You remember the day you and Nina came to visit me when I lived in the cottage in forest here on Voss? the day I told you of what I do?, you accepted me for what I am, a Jedi that goes beyond the call of service .. sometimes in a blurred position which requires great strength to do. You simply understood and loved me for it". She smiled almost as if she still does not believe he is real and with her now, she half turned to look for him, making sure the vision of him had not vanished. Silly but sometimes Coci becomes very much a girl.

"I don't have a very heavy schedule today, not until the afternoon. If you are the same, maybe we could spend the morning in the gardens, maybe a light brunch on the lawns?".

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[Thurion Heavenshield]

It was hard to tear his gaze away from her naked form as she got dressed, and he found himself entranced by the way her outfit hugged her features and seemingly draped themselves around her body. "I remember," he told her, moving closer to her as she finished getting dressed. "That's what unconditional love is, Coci: You accept people for who they are." He walked up behind her and settled both hands upon her shoulders for a gentle rubbing. "I don't have a lot of work today, just waiting for the debriefing by one of the Generals. I've tasked the Rangers with patrolling the outskirts of Coalition space since we lost Ziost." A sour note for all involved, the initial turmoil which had shaken and riled up the members of the Coalition had finally died down. Many are still itching for a fight, however. He was not so keen on indulging them, not until the opportune moment would present itself. It is not the Jedi way to seek revenge or bloodshed.

Thurion's hands slid down her front and his arms wrapped around her to hold her close, burying the lower part of his face in her shoulder. "You smell lovely," he mumbled through the fabrics of her clothes. "A brunch in the gardens sounds perfect. Why don't you go scrounge up something to eat and I'll come join you outside as soon as I finish up in here?" Turning his head to the side, he pressed his lips against her cheek.

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[Coci Heavenshield]

Unconditional love, to her it meant freedom. Not only to possess the freedom to love someone for who they are but to set them free, even if that meant without you. The wanting for their happiness above your own and doing everything in your power to give it to them. In the words of a song she had once heard, If you love someone, set them free.

As he held her close, and rested against her, Coci closed her eyes and remained within the moment. It is a moment to be treasured as life for them is about to change, for them and all their friends within the Order. The first signs of it came with Ziost, everyone had rallied to the planet but coming away from it, whether they won or not, everyone was and is different. They would not be sentient beings if they did not.

"Something is coming .. isn't it?", she asked wondering if he had sensed the change through the force as well. "And something has been lost", she is not referring to the war, but to the relative 'innocence' of the Silver Order. Now more than ever they needed each other.

What little time Thurion and Coci have to spend together, is more valuable. Yes there is the duty of their station within the Order and to the space they serve to protect, there is the want to be with those they care for, but to simply be.. to be themselves in each others company is becoming rare. And neither of them will forget the need of the other, to not neglect .. them.

She pulled back from his embrace only to fuss with his clothes. "I will go and find us some food", she said before looking up at him and with a hand to cup his cheek, Coci kissed his lips. Coci left their quarters for the mess and would be with him shortly on the lawns of the Temple.

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[Thurion Heavenshield]

Getting their private quarters in order didn't take too long, and soon Thurion would make his way down the temple stairs towards the grand entrance where his wife awaited him with basket in hand. He could smell the wide array of food from afar which made his stomach growl something fierce. No robes for him today; instead he sported the black leather jacket he'd worn for so long on so many occasions. It had been with him ever since leaving Teth to journey across the stars upon receiving his knighthood. It all seemed like a past life, now.

He approached Coci, beaming a smile. "Hello, gorgeous," he spoke moments before taking her by the hand and caressing it. "I am starving. Shall we?" Husband and wife then turned and exited the temple in favour of the courtyard and the gardens which lay beyond. The sun shined brightly and unhindered by clouds, yet the season made for a cool temperature. The two were greeted by the occasional member of the Order as they passed by, aiming for the emerald field of grass among flowers and trees. Descending another short set of marble stairs, they had reached their destination.

"Let me get that for you," he told her and unfolded the picnic blanket, then placed it upon the grass. He immediately laid down on it, resting his head against the softness of the blanket mixed with the bed of grass underneath it.

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[Coci Heavenshield]

While Thurion laid the picnic blanket, Coci kicked off her shoes. The touch of the soft grass on the soles of her feet tingled sending the ripples up her body. The cool grass soothing and she stood enjoying the sensation for a moment or two, one does not get to enjoy the small things in life and so she took the opportunity to simply enjoy grass. It seemed to her, her husband was as well, using it as a pillow to rest his head. What a most beautiful sight he is laying there. She smiled letting her eyes look him over, their force bond telling her he is relaxed even if only for the time they had this morning. It is all worth it just for this alone.

Coci placed the picnic basket on the blanket before she sat and opened it. Removing the two long glass, a bottle of blue milk, some crusty freshly baked bread, cheese to both their liking, she preferring the blue, a container packed to the brim with roasted avian of the chicken variety, some salad, berries and cake. It was a feast. Coci placed a plate next to his glass and severed him, once his plate was full, she leaned over and kissed his waiting lips.

"Brunch is served, my Lord Heavenshield", she whispered only an inch from his face. Her lips met his once more, "Is there anything else I can do for my Lord?", she kissed him again. She ended her teasing, and sat up to pour the blue milk with a smile.

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[Thurion Heavenshield]

Thurion closed his eyes while Coci got the food set up for them. He listened to the sounds of nature; wind blowing through leaves, bees buzzing around flowers and birds singing nearby and in the distance alike. He breathed in the scent of delicous food prepared by his beloved, again causing a rumble in his stomach. When her lips found his, he responded in kind, placing a hand behind her head to keep her close. "I can think of a few things," he said with a sly smirk on his lips. "Things that shouldn't be done in public." They shared another kiss before digging into their food.

The roasted chicken was one of his favourites, a fact she knew well. Perfectly seasoned and cooked, according to his preferences. The blue milk was of course his favourite drink since childhood, thanks to Asha. "You are too good to me, you know that?" he told her, beaming a smile as he finished the chicken leg he'd been gnawing on and licking his fingers clean. Maybe he'd spent too much time with his people to forget some of his table manners.

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[Coci Heavenshield]

Searching eyes flicked up into his face from time to time as she prepared her food. Cutting a thick slice of the crusty bread before placing some chicken and blue cheese on the bread, she filled her glass with water and drank before eating. Naturally, loading too much food on the bread and as she bit down half of it fell to the plate. Used to this however, Coci simply plucked the wayward food with her fingers and poppled it in her mouth.

"Valkyr", she teased him watching his fingers cleaned by his mouth. She smiled.

They ate mostly in silence as they are both hungry, she too is tired. Many late nights had taken a toll on her, researching and attending to other things most important to their future lives together, so this time .. as little as it is, is important to spend together. She loves him, more than mere words can express.

When she had had enough to eat, Coci lay on the blanket. By now the sun had shifted and a mottled shadow cast across them, the dappled light warming her face and made her sleepy. Resting her eyes, she simply allowed the moment to take her and she relaxed. "We should do this more often".

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[Thurion Heavenshield]

After finishing their meal, husband and wife both lay on the combined softness of blanket and grass. He felt like going back to sleep right there and then, but they both had duties to attend to come the afternoon. Crawling over to her, he placed his head upon her chest and listened to her heartbeat while being cradled by the rise and fall of her breathing. Every moment of every second spend with her was a moment he would forever treasure. "Then let's," he said, looking up at her face.

"Let's take the kids on a field trip. It doesn't even have to be off-world; Voss has plenty to offer on its own." He delved his fingers into her dark hair, twirling her raven locks. "I think the Order will survive one day without us," he added before kissing her, relishing the sweet taste of her lips and scent of her skin. When the kiss ended he rubbed his nose against hers while gazing into her sparkling eyes. "Beautiful..."

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