An afternoon by the lake... (Marie)

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Tag: Marie Ashby

Word: 413

Notes: the cuteness continues! XD

Chris has never done anything like what he was doing in that moment. Grandson of an IRA King, son of the god of gods, Jupiter, he was used to have the best and most luxurious stuff, he was a prince in all ways possible and he never cared of changing it, he treated people as if they were of a less category than he was, which was his biggest fault. But then Charlie helped him realize he wasn't that special... not in that way at least. 

He dated Charlie for a while and then both discovered they were good as best friends and co-centurions, Chris was too... difficult to be with as a boyfriend, maybe because of how he always thought of himself, deeply into his heart, he knew that he wasn't good, that he was a curse to anyone who loved him. Charlie helped a bit to bare that feeling, she wasn't his girlfriend anymore, but a perfect Cohort mate and his friend also, so maybe he wasn't such a curse.

But who really helped him to think that he had a chance to be completely happy in life was Marie.
Marie Winters, wasn't the kind of girl that he would probably look for at first. She was fifth cohort and daughter of a god that well... most of the gods and campers forgot regularly, but the moment he met her, there was something in that girl's soul that simply made him never want to be far from her. At first he liked to protect her, he thought he was doing her a favor, but... after some time, he realized that he was protecting her because of something ever happened to her, he would die.

He was sitting by the lake shore, over a matt, it was an Irish cloth in fact, green mainly, with stripes across it, some blue, some black, some yellow. The colors of his mortal family, his clan back in Ireland. then a basket was on it, closed. He was wearing his camp uniform just watching at the lake and waiting for the only woman that made him heart beat as if a hundred lightnings ran all over his body at once. She was... the energy of his inner engine. "I hope she had gotten the note..." He had asked his good freind and fellow Centurion, Ronan Redpath to give her a note explaining that he wanted to see her by the lake, so he was waiting for her.

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Getting a note from the centurion was a little… nerve-wrecking. While she thought highly of Ronan, she also knew he was a hard centurion and he meant business. So when he gave her a note, even though he didn’t seem upset about it, it made her worry that she was in trouble. Maybe she was being summoned to the principia for something. Oh geez. But she didn’t do anything! She was innocent! But she collected herself and accepted the note with as much dignity as she could, determined to show her centurion that she was not easy swayed. When she was on her own again, she opened the note with slightly shaking hands. Only to find enormous relief in reading it. She couldn’t help but smile ear to ear. Chris wanted her to meet him by the lake. Now that she would gladly do.

She had thirty minutes until the time he wanted her to come meet him, so she had time to quickly pick out something to wear. She wanted to look cute for him, after all. So after about five minutes digging through her clothes, she picked out jean shorts and a powder blue blouse. She ran a brush through her hair and pulled on a hairband before leaving her barrack and heading for the lake humming a happy little tune. She had no idea what Chris had in mind, but hey, any time with Chris was a good time. She slipped into a happy little daydream about him, about how they first met, about every happy memory since then. About the warmth of his embrace, about his beautiful smile, about the love in his eyes when they were together. It made her melt just thinking about him. He was her everything and she loved him dearly.

When she got to the lake, he was easy to spot, as he was the only one there, that and he always stood out in her mind. She walked over to him with a big smile on her face. “Hey handsome. You called?” She held up the little note with a sly grin. “I will have you know you scared me half to death. When your imposing centurion – I mean, don’t get me wrong, he’s nice and all too – hands you an official note, you kind of panic. I thought I was going to be standing trial or something in the principia. But once I saw it was from you…” she smiled. She took a seat next to him and kisses his cheek. “So to what do I owe the honor of such a nice surprise?”

Tag: Chris!
Word Count: 440
Notes: <3 so cute!

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Tag: Marie Ashby

Word: 413

Notes:  <3

The sky was clear, not a cloud, not a sign that it would rain and ruin the pefect afternoon that he had planned for Marie... and himself. The water of the lake was calm, it seemed a beautiful gigantic mirror that was laid on an amazingly huge extension of land. It reflected the sky with every single detail. Chris had laid back for a moment and observed the sky, then he sat again and looked at the lake, and that was what he saw on it. suddenly someone popped up from under the water's surface, it was a nymph, then she went back to the depth of the lake.

He smiled and waited for Marie, but... would she come? what if she didn't want to? He had been too busy with trials and the cohort and the injuries and the letters he had to give Remus about the ones that died in War... Maybe she had realized he wasn't good enough to be with! He wouldn't blame her, but he would feel really hurt if she decided that she didn't want to be with him anymore. He sighed thinking on that and then just let his eyes got lost on the horizon, waiting for her to get there.

suddenly he heard the sound that made his body work, the sound that was pure energy for him. He looked up and smiled when he saw her delicate face. "Marie..." he smiled at her and was about to stand up when she told him that Ronan had given her the note. He smiled and almost laughed at her, not mocking just found funny she got so nervous. "I'm very sorry, love..." He said as she got a seat next to him. He kissed her cheek softly.  "it was the only way I could find to send you the letter, I couldn't find a decent eagle to send the note, so I thought Ronan would help me with that."

He smiled at her and then frowned slightly, just as he was thinking his reply, well not the reply, but how to structure it without sound like a robot. "Well... I wanted you to enjoy a nice, pleasent afternoon, a picnic by the lake, with nice weather and good food, Deli mostly...  and... well I thought that maybe we could spend some time together, taking into account that I've been very busy lately..." He felt so stupid, but he didn't care as long as she liked it.

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Marie couldn’t help but smile just seeing him. It had been too long; it really had. Stupid war. Annoying centurion duties. You name it. She hadn’t wanted to bother him and get in his way, so she just let things go their path and trusted him. And lo and behold, here she was with him again, on a special romantic picnic by the lake. She could feel her heart skip a beat at merely seeing him. He was so wonderful and kind and sweet and loving. And to set this little surprise up, how thoughtful too! He was so perfect. She took a seat next to him, probably closer than necessary, but she liked being near him, so she didn’t care. “It’s ok. Don’t be sorry. In retrospect, it’s actually pretty funny.” She laughed, a happy laugh, nothing more. “An eagle might have been even scarier! A huge bird of prey and all, even if they are really pretty birds. No, I think your idea was great!”

She fell silent as she listened to him and, naturally, it wasn’t long before a smile came to her face again. She’d been a little worried initially when she saw him frown, but for whatever reason that had been, it seemed it was passed now. His words were so sweet. The thoughts of a true gentleman. And better yet, not just any gentleman, but her boyfriend. She still got giddy when she thought of him like that: as her boyfriend. She smiled and, when he finished speaking, she leaned in and kissed his lips softly for a lingering moment. When she sat back up straight, she smiled brightly. “I think that sounds like a wonderful idea. Some nice together time. A relaxing little date. Gods know, you probably need something relaxing. I’m glad I get to be a part of that. You work so hard for this camp, we all really owe you a lot. I heard you got hurt pretty badly in the war.” She reached over and took his hand. “Not that that’s surprising. I mean, you were front of the line, probably the bravest person out there. Of course they targeted you because you’re a great leader. I’m just glad you survived.” She felt bad that she hadn’t gone to visit him in the infirmary, but she had herself been injured for a most of the fight. It wasn’t until after she was released that she heard he was hurt so badly. Still, she wished she could have been there for him. But she would be there for him now.

Tag: Chris
Word Count: 430
Notes: Sorry it’s so short

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Tag: Marie Ashby

Word: 560

Notes: Sorry about Chri's rambling... XD

Chris looked at Marie and smiled at her. Maybe it was because of war or it was because of how death had been so close to their lives during war, but she looked even more beautiful that she had ever seemed to be or was. Chris simply couldn't take his eyes off of her! when she joked about how scary a bird like that would have been, chris couldn't help himself, he laughed. He laughed like he hadn't done it in months or maybe years... well not years, he had laughed like that in the past year, but if he recalled, he had always done it with Marie by his side.



"It wouldn't have been so bad..." he breathed deeply and then laughed slightly, as he breathed deeply, he felt how many of the troubles that were tribulating his soul were slowly leaving his body as he laughed, as he felt her by his side and not only as other warrior in a bloody war, but as the woman that he loved. then he calmed down and looked at her again. "Well, that is the idea, you and me in a peaceful picnic, just that." He said and tucked a stray of hair behind her ear and then smiled a bit more again.



Then he smiled a little less and shook his head slowly. He lifted her hand when she held his and kissed her hand, then lowered it again with his and looking at her hand he continued. "you owe me nothing..." looks back into her eyes. As a son of Jupiter, deeply he really felt that everyone owed him something, but not her, she was the only one that he trully thought that he owed something, to speak shortly, she was the reason his mind was clear and his heart was beating, as easy as it sounded and was.



"It is my duty, Marie, not only due legion... but as a son of Jupiter too. People think that my father only thinks on himself, but he doesn't... sometimes a leader must do the unthinkable to keep his people safe, well Jupiter is a great leader because he doesn't care what people think about him, he do what it has to be done... in a way I want to be like that, so all what I do with my cohort and with the legion is to help them be the best they can, to help them be safe and in a future when I'm long gone, a bit of that stays here with it and them."



Well, that was rambling!! He smiled at her and sighs. "sorry... I guess I missed talking to you." only person besides Charlie, that he could speak so freely, but Charlie was only a sister figure nothing more, Marie was his life force in flesh and blood. "hey... it's ok. I know you also got injured, your Centurion told me." smiles at her, he leans at her and kisses her lips softly, tenderly. "I'm glad you stayed in bed and got better." he then sighed and nodded. "I know... and I would have given my life if with that all those romans had been saved... but I know my death wouldn't have helped, so... I'm glad I'm alive to keep protecting camp... and you." smiles a bit more. "and... how are you feeling now?"

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Marie loved spending time with Chris. Any time with him. It could even be watching him sleep or something that others would think horribly boring and she would still enjoy it! Did that make her weird? Potentially. All the same, though. The fact of the matter was that she loved him and thought the world of him. Especially now after this war, after she could easily have lost him forever, either by him dying or herself going to the Underworld. No, it was like the war put a bright, bold exclamation mark on her life. Everything seemed… more important. Training had definition to it, a fresh memory of why it was needed. And so did relaxing leisure time. She felt bad for Chris, who had to not only be in, but lead those multiple-day-long drills. Poor Chris. Well then, she would make sure his free time like this was as relaxing and nice as it could be.

She laughed when he said it wouldn’t have been so bad. “Okay, you’re right. Probably would have been pretty neat. All the same, I think you scaring my pants off by going through Ronan worked well too,” she said jokingly. Then he did one of his magic tricks. Not like the disappearing hankie sort of tricks you saw in mortal performances from men in suits and top hats. No, one of his magic-like ways that he made her heart flutter and made her feel like she was flying, or like she was the only young lady on the planet. The way he looked at her, she felt like she was the only one he saw, at least. She melted, just by looking into his eyes, feeling the light brush of his hand. She had to drag herself back at least a little bit from the land of daydreams in order to respond. “That sounds perfect… absolutely perfect.”

Her mind was usually a bit scattered thanks to her dad, but following him right now was all the same proving difficult. One minute he was smiling, the next he wasn’t, then he’d kiss her hand like a perfect gentleman – wasn’t he sweet? – then wouldn’t even meet her eyes as he spoke. For a minute, she was confused and worried. Until he spoke up and looked up too. She smiled slightly as she listened to him. Trust him to be so… meaningful. People called him arrogant and all sorts of other bad names and maybe at one point she would have agreed with them, but that was a long time ago. Now she saw his caring side, and she thought that those people couldn’t be more wrong. His words drew her ever-changing mind back to solid ground, as so often they did. And she smiled. She was so proud to be his girlfriend. He was brave and strong and courageous and caring. No matter what other people said of him. When he apologized for talking so much, she laughed. “No! I think you’re brilliant! I wish I could leave such a great legacy as you. Be as inspiring as you. But then again, if everyone was as great as you are, who would lead? You were born to lead, Chris, and I’m glad I have you in my life.”

Marie shrugged slightly when he brought up her injury. She knew she had been one of the lucky ones, since so many others had died or lost someone they loved. Then when he kissed her… well, that was just another one of those instances of his magic that melted her straight to the soles of her shoes. She leaned into the kiss, though it was done before she knew it. She smiled all the same. His words silenced any further words though. How easily he was prepared to give his life to save the Romans. Why couldn’t they see the one they mocked cared so dearly about them!? And yet, part of her wanted to cry out for him not to give his life, that her own life would be worth nothing without him. But she knew that was being selfish. She finally smiled a bit when he finished, though for a second wasn’t sure how to answer his question. Then it came to her. She smiled and placed a finger lightly on his lips as if to shush him. “Let me get back with you on that one, how about? In just a moment.” And in that moment, she took her finger away, leaned in, and kissed him. When she pulled away, she smiled. “To answer your question… quite well.”

Tag: Chris! <3
Word Count: 764
Notes: so cute!!! Sorry for the wait though!

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Tag: Marie Ashby

Word: 402

Notes: Sorry the delay and shortness.

Chris knew very well he was no hero, no super needed person in camp, or needed by his cohort. He knew very well that he was just a soldier and that if it was needed he would be replaced the second he was missing. He knew that and trusted Charlie and Praetors to do it if that was the best for first cohort and also for Camp.  The only one that he would think of if he ever died, was Marie. He was sure or almost  sure that she would miss him very much, maybe she would go on with her life, but for some time she would be hurt. For her is for the one that he was more or less careful and tried to stay alive. Because of her he fought to stay alive, her words always had the ability to make his spirit rise and also heal, No matter what people said about her, crazy, weirdo, bipolar... for Chris she was perfect and in fact was his sanity.  

He smiled at her as a soft cool breeze of the coming Fall, but it wasn't cold or uncomfortable, it was pleasent, perfect to spend an afternoon with his fine lady. "I'm only what my cohort and the legion need, nothing more." He tucked a stray of hair behind her ear and smiled at her again.  He remembered the first day he knew about Marie being injured, He was in bed in the infirmary and he didn't care about his leg, he simply had to go and see her. He could only talk to her for some minutes, before O'Brian discovered him and put him back in his bed and sedated him. But at least he saw that she was fine and alive.  "I'm glad you're fine now, I think I'd lose my sanity if I ever lose you Marie." he smiled at her and then leaned to kiss her lips, then broke the kiss and opened the bag that was next to them. then he satarted placing out the plates and the sandwiches. "I hope you like deli sandwiches, it was the only thing I could think of... and the only thing I know how to prepare." he chuckled because his cooking skills were completely limited. He could fight in almost any style and use the lightning in a fight too, but when he had to cook he was helpless.

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Marie reached over and took his hand. She could tell he was troubled, and she hated it. She hated not being able to do more to help him. “Chris, you know that’s not true. Everyone looks up to you here. You’re centurion of the most prestigious cohort. You’re the one and only son of the king of the gods! In a camp named after Jupiter! Frankly, I’m surprised you’re not a praetor. I know people talk about you being arrogant and selfish, but I know the real you. You’re daring and brave and you would give of yourself in a heartbeat to help your friends. You’re a real hero.” She smiled when he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear so gently. He could command lightning and control air currents to fly, making himself a horrible enemy to have, but at the same time, he could be so gentle and loving. How much she wanted to lean in against him and soak in his warm embrace. Possibly forever. How could she have ever not loved Chris Ashby? He was perfect in her eyes. “I still can’t believe you dragged yourself, as injured as you were, into my room in the infirmary just to see me. You’re officially the sweetest guy in the world. I would be so lost without you.” She gladly leaned in and kissed him back, and she would be lying if she said she wasn’t a little disappointed when he broke the kiss.

He started unpacking the bag and it looked nothing shy of absolutely wonderful. And the smell… oh gods. “Wait, you made this? Aww, you’re so thoughtful! I think it’s perfect! I love a good sandwich. Nothing too fancy.” She laughed. “I think I’d have to be dead and forcibly fed to actually eat something super fancy like escargot. Not that I’m saying all fancy food is bad. That date we went on in the Italian place was really nice. But this… something made especially by you. That’s like a billion times better.” She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek. “Don’t you dare ever forget that I love you, Christopher Ashby.” Though she wouldn’t find anything wrong with simply reminding him as many times as he needed to hear it. She liked to say it, after all. Only to him, though. Only ever to him. If something ever happened to him, she swore to herself here and now that she would never seek anyone else. It would always be only him.

Tag: Chris
Word Count: 419
Notes: it’s okay, mine’s not much better in either area

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Tag: Marie Ashby

Word: 435

Notes: lol cute!!

The one and only she had said. Well that wasn't the exact truth. Amelia was going to have a baby and that baby was also Jupiter's blood. so he wasn't the one and only, he was the best trained... yes, at least he would survive on his own for a couple of years. then he would help that kid to survive too, he would help him with trainings, make him the best warrior in order for him or her to survive. "I won't be the only one for long..." he half smiled when he said that, in many ways he had liked to be the only one in camp. then reflexioned about him being what camp needed, well he couldn't really be sure about it.

"Camp has very well trained legionaries. and also centurions, they don't really need me, but I like to think they do." smiles at her and then leaned closer and stole a deep kiss from her warm soft lips. Then he pulled back after a long moment of holding his breath and feeling his puls in his ears. "But as you need me, I'm more than pleased with the life I got." He said smiling widely with that cocky smile and his brute irish accent. He knew that in some years he would be forgotten in camp and in the cohort, but maybe Marie wouldn't forget him. He even smiled a bit more when she mentioned what he did when he visited her in the infirmary. "It wasn't that much, I wasn't that injured, don't worry." lie!! he still had troubles in long drills, but he didn't want to worry her.

He smiled when he saw how happy she was with the deli. Sandwiches were all what he could do, so her smile made him proud to the top of his ego. He smiled when she said she rather have that kind of food made by him than other kind of food. Still he would take her to taste some good Irish food as soon as he could find the perfect time to do it, maybe by their anniversary? "Well... thank you, these are all I know how to make without burning something or poisoning someone." he half laughed and then looked at her and nodded when she told him to never forget that he loved him. "I never forget that Marie, which helped me survive the war. you also should always remember I do love you, ok? with all my being." he said and then offered her one of the sandwiches. "taste it" and waited to see her reaction.