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mistral4543 · 04-09-2005, 11:20 PM

Rong Er

Papa... Papa... Her fists clenched as she struggled to walk on, fighting against the waves of remorse, wounded pride and resignation. He does love me, despite his eccentric ways... he does...

But wait! Could it be? It had to be... that song! Her eyebrows arched in recognition at the lilting tune, and her eyes widened; she spun around, lips parted in disbelieving excitement.

"Papa!" The words erupted, shrill and clear. She cupped her hands to her mouth and called again.

"PAPA!! I'm here! Rong Er's here!"

Silence. That was what she received from the surroundings. A rude silence... a yawning silence... no... wait... a brush of the leaves... a stirring in the bushes...

"Papa!"

Yes, he was here! The dimples appeared on her cheeks and a rapturous smile broke out in her glistening brown eyes as she spotted him at last, severe-looking as usual but with an uncommonly tenderness radiating from his own black eyes.

"Rong Er, you've made me hunt all over the world - literally - for you!"

She sprinted up towards him, flung her arms around his waist and nestled against his chest, murmuring incoherently.

"Just look at you." He pulled away from her and inspected her, his steady gaze moving from top to bottom. "You've thinned by half, you wilful little goose!" But she knew from his tone that the rebuke arose from pity more than anger - how could he ever be angry with her for long?

"I'm sorry, Papa." Seeing his beard and hair filled her with contrition, for they had surely turned a shade fairer since last they met? "I've never go to Mama's crypt again, not without your permission."

Momentarily, Huang Yao Shi's face darkened, but the shade passed quickly enough; he nodded tolerantly and cleared his throat. "Come back with me to Peach Blossom Island, Rong Er."

What words could be sweeter at a time like this? It was nectar to parched lips, and she drank it lustily.

"Yes, Papa. Let's go back to Peach Blossom Island."

The two figures linked arms and continued on their way, back to the paradise that no one would be allowed to see, without their permission...

Post-script: With the above, Rong Er and Huang Yao Shi are removed from the LOF plot.

[ 04-09-2005, 11:25 PM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]

04-09-2005, 11:20 PM	#32
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 48 Posts: 3,159	Rong Er Papa... Papa... Her fists clenched as she struggled to walk on, fighting against the waves of remorse, wounded pride and resignation. He does love me, despite his eccentric ways... he does... But wait! Could it be? It had to be... that song! Her eyebrows arched in recognition at the lilting tune, and her eyes widened; she spun around, lips parted in disbelieving excitement. "Papa!" The words erupted, shrill and clear. She cupped her hands to her mouth and called again. "PAPA!! I'm here! Rong Er's here!" Silence. That was what she received from the surroundings. A rude silence... a yawning silence... no... wait... a brush of the leaves... a stirring in the bushes... "Papa!" Yes, he was here! The dimples appeared on her cheeks and a rapturous smile broke out in her glistening brown eyes as she spotted him at last, severe-looking as usual but with an uncommonly tenderness radiating from his own black eyes. "Rong Er, you've made me hunt all over the world - literally - for you!" She sprinted up towards him, flung her arms around his waist and nestled against his chest, murmuring incoherently. "Just look at you." He pulled away from her and inspected her, his steady gaze moving from top to bottom. "You've thinned by half, you wilful little goose!" But she knew from his tone that the rebuke arose from pity more than anger - how could he ever be angry with her for long? "I'm sorry, Papa." Seeing his beard and hair filled her with contrition, for they had surely turned a shade fairer since last they met? "I've never go to Mama's crypt again, not without your permission." Momentarily, Huang Yao Shi's face darkened, but the shade passed quickly enough; he nodded tolerantly and cleared his throat. "Come back with me to Peach Blossom Island, Rong Er." What words could be sweeter at a time like this? It was nectar to parched lips, and she drank it lustily. "Yes, Papa. Let's go back to Peach Blossom Island." The two figures linked arms and continued on their way, back to the paradise that no one would be allowed to see, without their permission... Post-script: With the above, Rong Er and Huang Yao Shi are removed from the LOF plot. [ 04-09-2005, 11:25 PM: Message edited by: mistral4543 ]