Sunfish Sailboat T Shirt "The war is over" # 5: Wishes

And with it the same as the previous prompt ... the end result is far from the original idea. It took a lot to finish and I choked up to say enough, so I have not posted until now, despite having ceased more than two weeks. Want to miss some time to try him a little more than property after such a long hated him. At the end today I came to read it and liked it a lot more than I expected 8D It's not perfect, but good. Sometimes you need to rest a bit neurons. As a final warning, this time makes a cameo in the flashback Shu Lien, Ling's mother, because teníamuchísimas looking forward to using it (I love that woman, juas!) Oh and I forgot: special mention for

swift_white_fox because Nai is the OC. I only use it with their endorsement jujuju ...


Wishes

Yao Shu Lien was not a woman who could easily impressed. In fact, Ling often thought that I could never do or say anything that catches her mother by surprise. So when you looked at him with his mouth open afterhe shared with her that confession could not help but return the same shocked expression.
- WHAT! Shrieked the princess, and sat up suddenly, rushing to catch him on his son's face in his hands. Are you saying that my precious child is no longer an innocent child
?
- Mom! "Said Ling, totally misplaced. If I had known you were going to put so, no I tell you!
- Arrgg, damn your grandfather! -Shu Lito let go again and raised a fist toward the ceiling, putting in an expression to infinity so fierce that it had nothing to envy of the toughest warriors Yao clan. How dare mancillarte well? You're still small for these things! I should have asked before! I am your mother! Do not I have a say?

- How do you want to see if you can not talk to you? Ling sighed, frowned, and stole a letter from the heel resting on the small coffee table that both companyrtían. I do not even consulted me, and I was most interested ...
- very typical of your grandfather. What a horrible habit is to make the whole world to grow up too soon. Those things are not necessary with 13 fucking years! - The grandfather of the view that self-Ling gave another letter. He says it is better to cut their losses before the curiosity to me and I go around with a whore. - If you had 15 years I could understand, "Shu Lien took a letter, looked with a frownthe other between his hands, and took another with an angry snort. But with 13 ... well ... "Although his expression turned thoughtful, taking a hand to his chin, in fact I was pregnant with you for 13 years, so there is already be so small, the truth ... - were not supposed to defend my innocence defiled? "Cried his son, watching her with a look of reproach.

- True ... Your grandfather, that damned dirty old man! "She shook his fist another vez to the roof with rage, and then adopted a more casual air, and contemplating placing their cards with exaggerated delicacy. And ... what did you think?

- Rare-Ling wrinkled face, picking up another card and was compared with that. Very rare. And very embarrassing. He caught me off guard too, I had no idea what the hell to do. - I understand perfectly, dear, "laughed the woman in a whisper, catching the flight the letter that he released. The first time I slept with the emperor also & amSorry, sorry! "She apologized, wiping the back of his hand across his eyes. Do not laugh at the shame debisteis pass both, but the situation itself ... Maybe you should go used to it, because that's what you're gonna get when you get older. All of us are virgins to the harem, but we give occasional advice, and is the emperor who is responsible for controlling the situation when we are with him. When it was my turn to sleep with him, I was very nervous, but the truth is that I did not do anything because your father and I knew it all.

- That's the idea Grandpa grumbled Ling, stealing letter again. I learn to do everything now so that when I married you can control the situation.

- How strange are the men-Shu Lien gave a mischievous chuckle. Always wanting to control everything. With the fun of improvising on the fly.

Ling spent another grin, sticking out his tongue boldly, and Shu Lien returned the gesture without thinking twice. But then the boy planted a letter on the table triumphantly and placed before his mother all his mmutton for her to see.

- I close, "he announced grandly. Triple partner. I win. Lend more attention to the game, Mom, I remember that we are betting the cake pan.

pointed his thumb to the mountain of moist cakes that lay beside them, smiling smugly. Shu Lien frustracióny pursed lips sank his shoulders, looking at her son's eyes narrowed in explosive gesture.

- You're evil, "he muttered between his teeth. I do not understand who you're out. C HTMLXC

And they returned to remove his tongue each other before laughing.

- Anyway, "continued Ling, becoming a little more serious as his mother shuffled the cards again," I think it is something I like. Sex, I mean. When you do not know what it's all about I'm curious, but once you try it ... bleh, I think we have not more than three or four times in total, and has already spent nearly a year.

Shu Lien looked intently for a moment and then smiled a lot smoother.

- yet are small & amip, how to treat it like a piece of meat, right? Is not it a little pathetic? It's just like scratching when you itch. I do not know, Mom, I thought this would be different ... I was a little disappointed.

- Well, things are not always well, son, Shu Lien extended his smile slowly. This depends greatly on the person you are. Sleeping with a stranger or a girl who just does his job can not even compare to sleep with someone who you want.

is not the same love that desire.

- What qu & eacutee; difference?

- I

is when someone you are attracted by its appearance, is a corporal or instinctive reaction.

Love is when you love that person for all that is in general, both inside and out. The emotional burden that makes it totally different.

- Well, there are many girls why they feel love and have a good appearance, and that does not mean that you want to sleep with them ...

- No, no, you can not confuse love

with affection

, Ling. You can love many people, but love CHTMnot just an escort and a courtesan is not only a courtesan. Work for you does not mean they can not also be friends. Human feelings are very complex. And what if a person becomes unable to value and appreciate those around you, regardless of their status? A man who treats others as mere objects to use to achieve their ends can never be emperor. How protegeríay cuidaríaa his people? It would be an eyesore. If there's one thing I'm really proud of is that capacity that you have to treat your subordinates as equals, with both respect and charity &; Eacute n is the first personal visit to any of their warriors every time someone is born, or when there is a wedding or a funeral. Very dry on the outside, but inside is softer than a baby. Keeping up appearances is not incompatible with being nice, I really do not need to exaggerate ...

- I think what upsets the grandfather is not saved at all forms

-Ling said with a smirk , giving him a clear hint to his mother. If he could learn the things you do in the harem ...

- If you found out about birthday parties that you ride with friends ... "Strikes & amp; oacute; Shu Lien, looking at him with narrowed eyes.

- ... establish a pact of silence?

- Now that's a diplomatic negotiation, my son. What are you going to be great emperor.

They laughed under his breath with the same malice, holding his cards to start placing and start the game again.

- Mama Ling suddenly blurted, looking up at her with curiosity, have you ever been in love?

Shu Lien blinked, bewildered. Butsudden and wicked smile crossed his whole face, although he was quick to hide behind his bundle of letters, letting loose a giggle so Machiavellian that her son shot a drop of sweat on his temple.

- Yes, "admitted stealing a letter with a distracted air and dropping almost immediately, as if he had burned his fingers. Yes I have been.

- Really? Ling sat up, shocked. "The Emperor? - Ehhh ... no, the Emperor. Your father just know him, Ling. I think we talked about five or six times tolds in the last 15 years is not of much interest to us. Barely allows us to look at his face, and believe me that's very difficult when you have over you doing ...

- Mom! "He interrupted, shocked. - Oops, sorry, honey ... I will no longer defile innocence was "the woman winked mischievously, to which his son replied with a grin sulks , ada, causing another round of laughter. Anyway ... No, the truth is that I fell in love before lluest: And what happened? Have you declared your undying love? Did he come into the imperial palace to rescue the harem and reclaim as their own?

- Of course not! "This time it was Shu Lien who grabbed a cojíny slammed it to her son in the face, getting it broke out laughing loudly. I said any kind of love, we were kids, I said it was an innocent thing! But it was fun. And he was the one who gave me my first kiss, the woman put her hand to her mouth, smiling with the same gesturenaughty wearing her son at all times.

- Hala! What daring! - I said, "Now I can always say that I kissed one of the wives of the Emperor untouchable." At the time it seemed very romantic.

- Well, I do not seem romantic, has come rather to something that only an idiot would say. You know that now it has become extremely fat and balding?

- Really? Mother, what CHT disappointment ...amp; desktop search, ask, but the truth is that I remember fondly. After all, I never find love. Ling's smile faded and then leaned across the table to use whatever approach it, wrinkling his brow with a sad face.

- Mom ... "he began to protest.

- Do not look! Lien Shu-interrupted, laughing for minimizing their importance. It is not something to lie to mourn, Ling, and that deserves the pity of others. When I was younger, I sometimes felt envy and Den Lu Pei, & amp, iQuest, you know? Although arranged marriages are common among the common people, usually they are the ones who really can choose who they love. But each must take responsibility for what he has touched. I have a good life and a wonderful family here in the Yao clan lands. I know people very good and I have you, you are my greatest pride. I do not need anything else.

As he did not look convinced, she gave him a tender smile.

- Honey ... You should not feel sorry for the wives of the emperor. They are not here to find love, but p; About girls, or accompany you to the end. And you also have a huge advantage in your favor.

let out a letter on the table and waited for the play of his son, but Ling seemed to have lost interest in the game. Her mother looked very closely, her lips parted.

- What advantage?

- Your own way of being smiled Shu Lien. The fact that you're able to look so directly to those around you. You know them and better value, and establish relationships with each heart dictates to you without leaving influence pwant with their private lives, Ling. That's the big advantage.

The boy's eyes widened gradually, leaving gaping. And his mother's smile deepened.

- And ... "he said gently, extending a hand to him on his shoulder posarla, if among all the people who are on your side, you find love by chance ... please take it . Your wives will be in the harem and will not do life with you, so you are free to share your life with whomever you want. The emperor is the only one with the common people, who really can elegir who love.

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The day the radio announced that tonight would place the maximum of the meteor shower that had been crossing the sky Amestris in recent weeks, they formed a great commotion in the house Rockbell.

- Son Lyrids "said Ed, adopting the same scientific air he used when talking about alchemy. Not that this is the largest meteor shower of the year, but as always coincide with the spring festivals are usually given much publicity. Cxtraño ... "she mumbled, burying his face flushed in the hand of metal.

Despite Ed's campaign did to sabotage your intentions, the final members of the clan Yao Pinako got permission to climb the roof, swearing and perjury in his own land was a very normal practice and they were more used to it, so the possibility of creating a blight was practically nil.

- As I burden it any tile you are going to be those who arregléis after the alchemist, "he growled fiercely at his friend. CHT

making an attempt to compensate their partners to cook all you could cook noodles.

- Is Pei recipe? Ling inquired anxiously, suddenly appearing behind her when she was preparing the sauce.

- Yes ... "she whispered shyly Lan Fan. I do not think I go as well as mom, but ...

- Well at least they smell just as well! Cried the prince, leaning over the pan to a deep breath. By God, Lan Fan! I will love you forever potó a fleeting kiss on his shoulder and disappeared with equal rapidity with which it had appeared, leaving a prepared Pinako curious what the other side of the kitchen and leaving behind his friend with spoons n wood between his fingers trembling.

Wishes ... Yes, if he had been asked a lot of wishing on shooting stars, faithfully following the tradition since they were children. Ling had millions of dreams to fulfill, and sometimes his confidence grew when I thought having the luck that fell from the sky. Fan Lan knew all their projects and we always wanted the same thing & amp; eacute; l. But in reality, the truth was that the wishes of the girl could be reduced to one only: that the Prince reached his.

was suspended that night community dinner in typical Salony all went to the porch, preparing the table there with jugs of juice and lots of snacks to hold as long as possible , encouraging the evening with stories and conversation. Fan Lan helped put everything with exaggerated care, as if he had a great hurry to separate from others. A very strange feeling her stomach, like some kind of evil presentimiento. And when Ling finally took her to drag her back inside the house and climb onto the roof, she hesitated openly braking.

- Waka , really ... really I think it is a good idea. This strikes me as impolite. We should stay down with the others.

Ling stared at her for a moment, blinking in surprise. And then blurted

- What is really bothering you?

Fan Lan opened his mouth and closed it again, muting. He could do more than returnI looked in silence, not knowing what to say. Although the situation is not extended more than a few seconds because Pinako entered the room at that time from a room and approached them with a thick blanket in her arms.

- Toma, Ling, that you may be more comfortable.

- Thanks, Pinako-san! "The prince accepted with a huge smile, instantly recovering his self-confidence.

- What? Inquired the old lady, looking at the rigidity of Lan Fan. CH is prior to the trip to Amestris. And on the other hand, stress that they all had to endure had left them much encouragement to engage in preparing nights of laughter and conversation on the roofs. But first, before things got worse, when they were younger and more scarce concerns had been a common practice among them. To Ling, was a valid excuse to get on the roof, either to search for contemplating shooting stars or fireworks. Many times he escaped without more, when I wanted to think or be quiet for a while. He once confessed that it was the place where he felt freer,the sky overhead and the world at his feet, no walls to demarcate anything.

A Fuu did not like so and Ling's grandfather even less, so always scuttled by stealth, stealthily. They could not build scandal, so did without the rest of his friends and those trips ended up becoming a private thing that only two of them lived. On the roof, Ling had shared with her a lot of secrets and dreams. Was the exclusive hideaway in which the confessions had the wind, preventing anyone else hear them. The place where they joined forces together to wish thes stars.

But when things began to change, ceased to be a child and had to learn to look differently, began to appear more duties and responsibilities and they were losing little by little things that always had been his alone, Lan Fan realized that no one is unique and irreplaceable. An escort is only one escort. Or even if it reached the level of friends, I could not move from there. There were things she could never give the prince, much as he wanted. As much as I wanted

. And the last time they had gone together to cae; climbing again his lips, and I found that relaxed expression full of peace that shone in recent days, taking a deep breath with closed eyes, a broad smile and arms outstretched in cross, as if to embrace the entire universe.

- This really is like home, eh? "He said as he left his lethargy, looking with an amazing joy. Oh, and smile! Wow, that's the face I see. I do not understand what the hell you are always worrying about things that matter.

Lan Fan blinked, soiota that has happened over the head in a long time, Lan Fan.

There was nothing worse than feeling like a damn book open before him. Really it was so obvious? Mouth twisted in a grimace of frustration, trying to hide his embarrassment as well.

- I'm embarrassed ...

- Oh, no? So great! I thought you had already forgotten that he promised years ago that up here there would never protocol.

- Lately, the protocol does not exist anywhere ... C HTMLXC

- So who cares? Can you please come and sit down at once? I'm starving and there are lots of stars waiting to ask our desires.

and stretched to reach the long white belt of his escort, seized him to throw her into the blanket and make her sit next to him.

Yes, Ling must have thought that things were still like old, that nothing had changed despite the passage of time. And the truth was that always managed to achieve that end up believing it too, although snly out for a while. Not only was an expert in feigning ignorance when interested, but also to tear down the walls that she tried to lift both to mark the distances required the least decency. He loved to test his stoic composure, torn apart until she burst out laughing, grunting with displeasure or return to play, as when they were young. Seemed to take particular pleasure in blowing up all the formulas with which she tried to make him understand that things had changed. That would never be as before.

really did not know if Ling did not realizeyear is that I did not want to see. But even own Fan Lan could not worry about it when their conversation began to flow with that naturalness that only gives a whole life together, mixing old details of your home with the occasional pathetic anemic CDOT from the early days they spent in Amestris, almost as distant now as the memories of their land. Remained conscious that they had grown and everything was different now, but I could not help laughing again as a baby when he saw Ling slurping noodles Pei-style cooked with a thick exaggerated tears across her cheeks. Nor could, To avoid an exasperated groan and complain when he attacked his food and cruelly distracted to scoff noodles threaded into the holder. And when the strife camaraderíay already reached an extreme degree, she finally succumbed to the games and did not care about revenge attacks hitting the bottle while he drank juice for choking, or spit the juice in the face when he tried to choke on it, or throwing the odd fruit directly to the head in a silent and innocent food fight that always ended with the screams of Ed, which insulting hoarse from the for; Iacute; to the past while Greed was trapped inside, first in Central dodging Father's lair and then lost around with Ed and chimeras, picking endlessly Pinako numerous chips that had been prepared for them. Those memories are intertwined with the nights that the two spent together in the desert during the journey and then we in Amestris, down to Rush Valley or chasing the Elric ... or even those who were sharing now ... and a Resembool Fan Lan volvíaa time believing that there were only two of them in the world, as if there was anyone else that might separate them through. They were spending too much time sunand that I could not be good, but I had missed so much, he did not care and tried not to pay attention to the knot it was becoming darker and thicker in the mouth his stomach.

was already finishing the generous portions of apple pie that Winry had booked, when the first star across the sky quickly. Fan Lan did not notice, but Ling enthusiastically jumped at her and pointed up immediately, smiling.

- Look, there goes one! He cried. Great! Begins to wish lists, Lan Fan. CHTCornflower more than remind you of things he had lost as they grow and how much was missing. As much as he insisted that nothing had changed, that was not true. She could not give it all, but I wanted to. Ling had a lot more people around to turn to for advice or comfort. Many more people who want

. There were things we just talked to Huan. There were things I just shared with Nai. And all would be worse with the passage of time, when they grew a bit masochistic if he reached the throne of Xing. Always have bodyguards, advisors, codo and loneliness that she had experienced there, I could only wish to sleep in his arms and feel your comfort every day. And back to being just two. Friends, confidants, shelter, even sound and selfish child. I could not think of the throne, or war, or policies of Xing. Just wanted to be with him ...

Why could not again be the real stuff as before? But ... was not the fault of the situation or the other, right? No ... that had changed was her. It was no longer a child. Because

want is not the same as

love. And you can not help wishing to whom you love. So it was best not to think of desires and feign ignorance, as did Ling. OK so to bring life and make the most without asking for more. Moments like those that they shared, playing at being children again. Because, after all, an escort is just an escort. And he could be satisfied to have reached the level of friend.

stayed a while in silence, without counting shooting stars. Ling made the odd comment from time to time, exuding good humor, but it Lan Fan s & oaca, and turned slightly to look at him askance.

- I'm not going to say "he replied, a little smile on his lips trembling, trying to sound natural. If you say aloud the wish that has been requested is not satisfied.

- Come on! That does not apply to us, we always want the same thing, tell me tell me it's like yourself.

- Well if you always want the same thing, why need I tell you?

- Lan ...

Faaan

His smile widened, but also became more triste. Do you really think he always wanted the same thing? Shrank further, looking up into the sky again. Another shooting star flew over their heads, rushing toward the horizon and disappearing into the darkness. So she felt, falling helplessly in a bottomless pit from which he could not leave anymore. A warrior could not afford to own wish one day they end up drowning. But Ling had made him promise that the protocols do not exist up there ... and he understood I needed aOnce things had changed.

- I only wish that we will always be together like now.

The silence that followed his words was even thicker than before. A Lan Fan is Masy stomach clenched even waited to say something Ling. But he never answered. And she turned to whisper, her voice timid and trembling, not daring to look at him:

- What desires have asked you?

She heard a snort of laughter drop and then announced securcute, solemnly

- I just want to become emperor.

Fan Lan felt his whole body tensed violently, his eyes widening. Of course. What an idiotic question, should habérsela saved. But before he could begin to feel too pathetic, Ling crawled to her and slapped her back, wrapping her in his legs and resting his chin on his shoulder again.

- You know, to be emperor has huge advantages, "he began softly, deliberately slow and casual, like who talks about the weather. If I stayin the lands of the clan Yao, grandfather arranged a marriage would end with the daughter of a nobleman in the area. And would you marry and sleep with it every night. When you have only one wife, it becomes your life partner. Surely we became friends, and it's not bad to have children with one woman and get to know them all over his face and name, and raise them yourself and live with them. But that life must be really hard when they want to someone else, and I have no desire to suffer.

She gasped. It was a lump in my throat when Ling put his arm around her waist, aroundrto to remind some others, the most important, never change. And maybe, though she went to pieces in a wishing well, impossible, he remained firmly holding his hand to keep it afloat.

In Xing, was a very good omen that the beginning of a new company coincided with a flurry of stars. Maybe they really did drop the fate of the sky on who they trust their desires, after all.