CLOSED - forward dated to New Year's Eve

[scorchedchivalry]

Characters: Saber (Alter) and Catarina Amanto
Setting: 11th Floor
Format: Action (cause I'm lazy today)
Summary: A majestic floor, a beautiful woman and the knight that may or may not be courting her.
Warnings: Catarina is her own warning, but nothing expected

[The knight had spent some time trying to find the right floor for this evening, so she had already been through the overwhelming specter of this floor with the flowers along the ceiling, the impossible waterfalls that pooled in the center and the open air about them.

If only it wasn't so cold. Saber wasn't cold, but she was worried about the succubus. That would be why Catarina would find it far warmer when close to Saber than away. The knight extended her prana into the ambient air around her, but without form it was only a few inches from her body.

Stepping out onto the Eleventh Floor and all its beauty, Saber turned and offered Catarina her arm.]

This is our destination tonight. I hope it pleases you.

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[scorchedchivalry]

I know. [She leaned a bit into the touch.] But it means Avalon will never keep those important to me safe as it once had. It is a sacrifice I accept, but it is one that does sadden me.

My sheath had powerful healing magic.

[divinitysoiled]

There are other such things that can do that. Things that will accept your darkness as it is. Things that we can find here.

[scorchedchivalry]

Perhaps something like that will cross paths with me. I still lament the loss of something that was mine. It was stolen from me in my other life and upon coming here found it again... only to find it rejects me.

[She shakes her head some.] But enough of that, lest I ruin our evening together.

[divinitysoiled]

[Catarina leaned in, giving her a little kiss]

If you wish not to speak of it, then let's continue on what has been planned.

[scorchedchivalry]

[Catarina could feel a small smile from Saber as she kissed, even as brief as it was.]

Mm. Yes. [Back to walking toward the water, the mist close enough to be felt.]

Tell me, my dear, what do you think of this floor and the waterfalls?

[divinitysoiled]

Before this day? Stunning but useless. Lovely, but I had no reason to be here.

[scorchedchivalry]

[She looks over curiously as they draw close to the pond's edge.] And today?

[divinitysoiled]

A beautiful scene framing a beautiful woman. A memory to keep in my heart, to keep me warm in cold times.

[scorchedchivalry]

[The knight made a slight sound in the back of her throat when she was called a woman, but didn't say anything. She still did not see herself as a woman, even if she didn't deny being female, but she would allow Catarina to do so. Especially since she gave the succubus her real name.]

Perhaps I can add to that memory then. [She removed Catarina's hand from her arm and then walked forward right into the pond before them.

...only she did not step into the water, but walked upon it as if it was as solid as the ground. She turned back to the demon and held out her hand.]

Would the lady like to join me?

[divinitysoiled]

[Catarina watched this, her breath catching as Saber walked onto the water.]

My dear king... I will sink.

[scorchedchivalry]

Take my hand and you will not. I give you my word.

[She beckons with her fingers, the hand barely within reach should Catarina stand at the very edge of the water.]

Though, before you step out to join me, I ask one thing of you.

[divinitysoiled]

What... is this one thing?

[She didn't step closer, not yet. She was curious first what Saber would say]

[scorchedchivalry]

[A slightly smug knowing smile touches her lips then.]

I ask that you do not become overwhelmed by what you will feel. I believe you strong enough, my dear.

[divinitysoiled]

Of course, my knight.

[She came closer, edging out to grip Saber's hand]

[scorchedchivalry]

Right now, I am not your knight.

[Saber takes Catarina's hand in a firm grip and then using her Prana Burst skill, extends her prana completely about the succubus now that they were in contact, effectively embracing her with it. She pulled the woman to her where her feet would step onto the water, held up by the same dark energy that supported Saber.]

I am your king.

[divinitysoiled]

[Catarina moaned at the touch of her prana, how it encircled her. She gripped Saber's hand tighter and moved closer, her breathing deep and rich]

A king, yes.

And that was Saber showing off.

[scorchedchivalry]

[Saber brought her hand up to Catarina's cheek, fingertips on her neck behind her ear. She locked her eyes onto the demon's.]

Now, my dear, do as I ask.

[divinitysoiled]

[Catarina looked at Saber with heavy eyes, licking her lips]

Of course. This is an impressive display, though.

[scorchedchivalry]

[That look from Catarina made a shiver run down Saber's back. She almost claimed those lips but held back. It was getting harder and harder to not risk her unleashed prana harming Catarina. But for now, she could still hold true.]

A champion of the Lady of the Lake, water cannot impede me.

[divinitysoiled]

Lady of the Lake. [The words slipped out on a moan as her hand twitched on Saber's] You must tell me the legend of who you are some day.

[scorchedchivalry]

[Saber moved her hand down to wrap about Catarina's waist. With the way her hand twitched, the king was worried she might let go. If that happened, the succubus would plummet into the water immediately. As long as she maintained contact with Saber, she would be held up by the prana.]

My legend is great... too great, my dear. And history remembers me as a man... as Arthur, not Arturia.

[divinitysoiled]

The legend or the truth... I would love to hear it some day. Saber, you feel wonderful like this. [Her arms wrapped around Saber's neck, trying to keep herself from falling into her succubus instincts]

[scorchedchivalry]

[With her being held as she was, Saber brought her other hand to Catarina's waist, holding her as she guided her in a slow dance across the water.]

I thought you would like it. And I would rather you hear of my legend from another. Perhaps the library has a book about me. [She leaned in close, lips near Catarina's ear.] I am Arthur, King of the Britons, referred to in my legend as the Once and Future King.

[divinitysoiled]

[Even as drunk on Saber's prana as she was, the dance she was swept into was an elegant one, her limbs moving gracefully]

Library... of course. I will look for that which you mentioned.

[scorchedchivalry]

[Cheek resting against Catarina's, she chuckled.] Remember, that was another time when I was the silver knight. But it is who I am.

I would like to trust you will not reveal my identity to others?