~~The Morning before the Challenge~~

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From: erosdburgo@aol.com (ErosDBurgo)
Date: 26 Jul 1999 05:48:48 EDT


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He watched her beautiful smile as she worked. His passion and need for her fierce and strong. He wondered if she would hunger for him ever again.... as she had before....
He knew they had let the past go... but he longed for her touch. The way she would reach for him, day or night, the tender and constant devotion. He had made his choices. They were not mistakes. They were choices. He had held back his heart while hers was wide open and showering him with her constancy. Now that he had hurt her by holding onto the past, would it ever be the same? Was it too late, now that he had, at last, let go of the
past?

He was to fight the Dwarf this eve... one many believed to be the greatest dueler of all time. He knew that it would be impossible for him to win without her strength and inspiration. Would that fire... that spark be in her eyes.. .... and carry him to Victory as it had upon the Isle? Would she stay with him afterwards? He knew he was crazy about her. More than ever. Would she see his attempts to humble himself and accept the love she
had tried to give him for so long? Would she see the sincerity in his heart?

In a moment of clarity and maturation, the Druid knew he could not answer these questions. He did not deserve her love. The future now held no guarantees. He had made his choices. All he could do is try to show her. He would step into the ring tonight and carry their memories with him. He wouldn't fight for a ring, he would fight for love.

She was his Lady of Honor. Had he Honored her? She had always honored him. Though he would be fighting The Dwarf, in his heart he would be fighting symbolically for love.

He leaned down by her beautiful side and sang gently to her once again with his heart, as he prayed to the Gods for their future....

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~~It must have been cold there in my shadow...~~~
~~to never have sunlight on your face.~~
~~You were content to let me shine,~~
~~that's your way....~~
~~you always walked a step behind.~~

~~So, I was the one with all the glory...~~
~~while you were the one with all the strength.~~
~~A beautiful face without a name~~
~~for so long,~~
~~a beautiful smile to hide the pain....~~

~~Did you ever know that you're my hero,~~
~~and ev'rything I would like to be?~~
~~I can fly higher than an eagle,~~
~~'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.......~~

~~It might have appeared to go unnoticed.~~
~~but I've got it all here in my heart.~~
~~I want you to know I know the truth....~~
~~of course I know it,~~
~~I would be nothing without you.~~
~~Did you ever know that you're my hero,~~
~~and ev'rything I would like to be?~~
~~I can fly higher than an eagle,~~
~~'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.~~

~~you, you, you, Mysty~~
~~you are the wind beneath my wings~~

~~fly... fly.... fly... away~~~
~~you let me fly so high~~

~~oh you, you, you~~
~~you the wind beneath my wings~~
~~you you you~
~~the wind beneath my wings~~

~~fly..... fly........fly, so high against the sky.......~~
~~so high i almost touched the sky~~

~~thank you, thank you~~
~~thank god for you, Mysty~~
~~the wind beneath my wings~~

(Music and Lyrics by Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar)

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From: mystdburgo@aol.com (MystDBurgo)
Date: 26 Jul 1999 10:05:20 EDT

Smiles softly as he sings, pulling him into her arms, holding him. Her heart singing as she listens. Her thoughts go over the past, this time remembering only the good times, the laughter, the fun, the loving moments they shared. Her thoughts touch on picnics on the Isle. Her smile widens as she rememebrs Eros feeding her strawberries and cream,
laughing as he licked the cream the dropped from the berry to her chin away.
Recalling the times they had just walked along the beach or swam in the pool before the waterfall that veils their home. The times spent at each other's side as they worked. The beautiful songs he sings her.
Gazes into his eyes, wanting this day to bring peace, love, confidence and a return of only the good of what they shared before. Knowing she will be at his side, that arrangements by special and kind hearts had been made so that she might go to work on the Isle late. Thankful that she and Eros are held in such regard that once the date and time of the challenge had been known, that her co-caller for tonight on the Isle had generously offered her
the entire eve off.
Telling Eros of this offer, seeing the joy in his eyes that she would be with him this eve. His agreement and understanding that she would return to the Isle after the challenge to work. Smiles as he tells her that he will return with her, be at her side while she works.
A prayer of blessing to her boss and her co-worker for their kindness and generous understanding. Another of thankfulness for her husband and their love, she stands, drawing him to his feet, leading him deeper into their cave. Silver eyes glowing with the passion and love for only him that has never diminished. Her heart filled with love, her eyes with the wonder of his song, the meaning in his eyes as he sang, she closes the bedroom door behind
them......

~*~ Mystik DeBurgo ~*~

Proud Wife of Eros DeBurgo

Honor, Love, Skill

Only those willing to give achieve the highest of these

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From: dosgoddess@aol.com (DoSGoddess)
Date: 26 Jul 1999 19:39:49 EDT

:: Visison blurring at the unexspected sugary rush, she points an imperious finger...."imperiously" at the offenders, as lightening flashes off the tip of her nail....quite marring the delicate gold foil tip, and commands....::

Quick! Take away their writing utensils...and pass out the insulin!


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