Chapter 24: The long road to Novigrad (Part 2)
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We are still on the road and have been for hours now. The sun it getting lower and there is no town close by. We stop and prepare for the night, I set up a small fire and we are quickly relaxing in the evening sun. I make sure the fire is a nice size to keep us warm for the night. I learned how to channel my magic as a fuel source from Lara's Diary. It spoke how it saved her many freezing nights while on journeys. I have used it too for sleeping outdoors, I can keep it lit all night long while I sleep. We wont be going cold tonight.
As I place my sword on a nearby tree I can see that Ciri is displeased about something. "Why so glum Ciri?" I have an idea why, but you shouldn't speculate with an upset woman.
She looks at me with eyes not upset at me, but frustrated at something else. "I hate sleeping outside. If I was meant to sleep outside on the ground, god would have made me a dog or deer." I should have known that she wanted a bed to sleep in and not out in the cold. I forget she has the same tastes as some woman despite how different she is.
I give a small chuckle and think back on all the times I had to sleep outside. Most of the time it was in the cold or the rain. Sometimes I couldn't even have a fire. This is one time that I do get to have one. "I'm sorry that we couldn't reach another inn by nightfall. I think the border is a few miles away. We should reach it tomorrow." After we cross the border it will be easy to reach another inn to stay before we get to Novigrad.
She shakes her head in slight disapproval. "I'm not upset with you Cera. It's just my tastes have changed in my journeys. I have become slightly spoiled it seems. I am sorry." I see she has been on many adventures herself. I have seen many different and new places too. Lara said our magic is capable of moving between worlds. I have never tried though. Had to many things to deal with than to try and open that Pandora's box.
I should change the subject to get her mind out of the gutter. Help her think about something she loves. "So when did you learn how to use your power Ciri?" I left before she could use them. I wonder how well she can do regular magic. I was horrible at it, still am. Elven magic is easier though.
She looks away sadly. I should have picked something else it seems. "I learned it right after you disappeared. I was going to show you before you left. Train it with you...." I left a lot of wounds on this girl huh. Sometimes I think she is better off without me causing her pain. If I was there, maybe both of our lives could have turned out different. No mortal creature can 100 percent predict the future after all. I just played the cards I was dealt.
I slide next to her and I lean my shoulder on her. As soon as she feels me I hear her sniffle a little. Before I could say anything she already had her arms around me and is softly crying into my neck. I wrap my arms around her and bring her into my lap as I hug her. My legs are crisscrossed as her butt sits in the space. "I'm so sorry I hurt you Ciri. I don't know what it feels like to have someone abandon you, because I was the one that did it to you. I wasn't as hurt as you were and I hope that you can forgive me." I feel like total shit right now. You never really know how much you can hurt someone until you find out the hard way.
I hear her softly crying still, maybe a bit harder now and then I feel her look up to me. Her makeup is slightly smeared and is making a mess of her beautiful face. I rub it away under her eye's as it clears up. "*Sniffle* I thought *Sniffle* you were dead *Hiccup* and I'd never see you *Sniffle* again." I think I will be going to hell in the future for hurting such an angel. I wrap my arms around her and bring her into my chest and rock her very slowly. I run my fingers through her beautiful creamy white hair.
This used to help when I was in pain. We may be adults now, but we still hurt. Sharing love and affection with her can help a lot. I hear her crying easy up and I think everything is getting better now. I should talk about other things than her. "How has Yen been? The last time I saw her was at Kaer Morhen." Getting her mind off her pain will be a good idea.
She is still sitting in my lap with her arms wrapped around my torso making sure I don't move. "She was hurt more than anyone. At one point she almost gave up on living....." Well.....Shit, I sure made a mess now didn't I. Cleaning it up will prove difficult, but I am not leaving anymore. It's time to take responsibility for my actions.
I stay silent for a few seconds before responding. "I shouldn't ask about anyone after I left huh. I really fucked this up didn't I." No point in lying to myself. If I want to fix my problems I need to face them and not run away. Do one at a time. For now I'll just focus on Ciri.
She leans her head into my chest. "Yeah, you did Cera, but I will never stop loving you any less for what you did." I don't deserve her. The bad side of me that I keep buried would call her a weakness. The Emerald Death side of me has done terrible things. He is no longer in control anymore however. I have the reigns now. This is my life.
I lay down on the dry grass with her still in my arms. We are relaxing as I am used as a body pillow once again. I don't mind at all, I find myself like this often now. "I have a lot to make up for....Will you stick around to let me?" I know she loves me and I love her. I wouldn't blame her if she didn't want me around anymore though. As I am contemplating her answer I feel her bare hand on my stomach, I feel her fingers take a bit of skin and twist it hard. Quite the burn if I say so and painful too!! She used to do that when I said something stupid growing up.
I feel her twist even more. Guess I really said something stupid. "Your an idiot Cera...I would never want you to leave me." Her voice gets even smaller. "Not like I can have you leave now after what happened..." Now that's vague. I have always been perceptive, but I am thoroughly confused now.
I should ask her what she means by that. "I admit I am confused after that last part. May I ask why you said that?" I say in a soft and calm voice. She can be honest with me about anything.
~~~(POV Ciri)~~~
I said I wouldn't tell him, but its constantly on my mind. I cant stop thinking about a child between us. I am still unsure if I am pregnant or not. To soon to tell, but I should still tell him. It's the right thing to do. I gather all my courage and open my mouth.
I lose my voice for a second and it comes back knowing that Cera is a good man. "The night we had sex.....It was a dangerous day for me to do that with you Cera.....I might end up pregnant....I plan to find out in Novigrad....Please don't be upset...." I feel his breath catch and a fear comes crawling up my entire body causing me to shake. Suddenly I feel him hug me tighter and I release tears I didn't know I was holding in. Since when was I such a cry baby.
I hear him take a breath. This is it, he is going to freak out and leave. Comforting me one last time before he goes. My hysterical and scared mind goes through this. However I hear the sweetest words I have ever heard in my life. "I guess I'm going to have to save up to buy us a house huh? Never thought I'd be a father before I turned 22, but its with you Ciri. I love the idea of a family with you. More than I thought I would." I burst into tears. I should have known better, Cera wouldn't abandon me again. The pain from last time was clouding my mind.
I compose myself as best as I can. I haven't let go yet as we lay here. The sun is almost all the way down. "I wonder if Geralt and Yen would help there irresponsible kids with some money?" He says in a light and jokingly voice. I laugh at that too, if I am pregnant we wont hear the end of it from them.
An important question comes into my mind and Cera needs to hear it to. "*Sniffle* What if I am pregnant Cera? *Sniffle* What are we going to do about our enemies?" I know he is smart and a great warrior, but I don't think he'll let me fight if I am with child.
~~~(POV Cera)~~~
That's a damn good question. As I was on cloud nine, I totally forgot to think about that. I would have to keep her close. I wouldn't stop her from fighting until she began to show. As much as I don't like her fighting at all, I will need her help until we get more allies. I am still one man only capable of so much.
I have a temporary solution right now. "We will continue what we have been doing. Until we know for sure we will just be extra careful okay?" She needs to approve of this plan to. She is the one carrying our possible child.
I hear silence at first and I think she may be asleep until I hear her voice. "It will have to do until Novigrad. We will get help there." Guess she approves. I didn't plan for this to happen, but I am not mad or upset in the slightest. I wonder if we should get married. Don't want our kids to be called bastards now do I.
I can have some fun and play a joke on her. I wonder how much she will flip out if I ask her to marry me right now. "Hey Ciri...." I should make it seem serious. This is going to be so funny.
I feel her shift and shuffle under me. "Yes Cera...." She sounds much better than before.
I take a deep breath to calm myself. This is making me a little on edge. "Will you marry me....." I say in the most sincere, loving voice I can give her. I feel her stiffen under me. Hehe, guess it worked. I then feel her crawl up my body. This isn't what's supposed to happen. She is now face to face with me, I can see her beautiful blue green eye's. They are full of love and confidence. Perhaps this was a bad joke to play at this sensitive time.
I feel her hands rub up my neck and slightly cup my cheeks. "Yes Cera....I'll marry you...." She says in a loving and serious voice. "I want a ring from you while we are in Novigrad." As soon as she finishes saying that, she gives me a deep gentle kiss. It's exactly like our first one. Then unlike our first one we move our mouths together slowly enjoying the sensation. That really back fired on me didn't it. Am I engaged now?
~~~(POV Ciri)~~~
That backfired on you didn't it Cera. I feel kinda of bad trapping him like this. On the other hand he set it up. Now he will be mine and only mine in the eye's of society. I am not as easy to trick as he thinks. A nice cherry on top, to all the sweet things that happened in the last couple hours.
Unbeknownst to the two, the possible 'child' is in fact Children. The two eggs are healthy and fertilized as the process continues with no complications. They are in for a surprise in Novigrad aren't they. The love of the two is blossoming into something the two weren't prepared for at all. All they can do is live the life that they have created for themselves. Not that they are unhappy with the outcome.
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easyread Long chapter today my friends. 2205 words to be exact, all of my chapters are never below 1300 words. Hope you all enjoyed and see you tomorrow!!!! Thanks for reading!!!!
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