Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Fan Fiction ❯ Ocean Jewel ❯ What Do You Want From Me? ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

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Fate's POV

Humans on land have an interesting diet. Their meals tend to consist of meat, vegetable, and some type of starch mainly rice I have noticed. It's different from what I'm used to: sea grasses, seaweed, as well as other vegetarian foods that we grow and harvest.

My first experience was last night supper. It consisted of unfortunately fish, a green vegetable, and then rice. When I saw that, the main dish meat was going to be fish my stomach tightened, although they were very courteous and didn't serve it to me. I was still bothered over the fact that three mermaids were eating a fellow fish.

Although I did have to remind myself they were brought up on land and their respect for, sea life is not the same. After the meal Suzuka came up to me and apologized that their meal had already been preplanned for them and that any future sea food as she called it would be taken off the menu as long as I was there.

I had to thank her for the courtesy in not serving any more sea food. After we had eaten, we sat down to play a game of cards. I'm still not quite sure I understand the concept of a funny looking man being an old maid. After a while, I was able to have fun with them, after several games I noticed everyone was getting tired so we all got ready for bed.

The couch was a bit uncomfortable at first; I had to keep my long legs bent. I don't know how long I had actually been sleeping when I heard movement my ears picked up. I could tell the noise and movement was inside the house so I wasn't worried about someone sneaking in and having to take action. The movement and noise stopped near me but I continue to pretend I was sleeping.

After a short while whoever it was moved to the door and stepped outside, I heard some creaking and someone expelled a great sigh. I laid there for a time wondering if the person was going to be coming back in anytime soon, after quite some time I realized they weren't. Curious I got up, looked out the window, and saw Nanoha with a faraway look on her face.

I opened the door and stepped out onto the porch. She was still kind of lost in thought, but looked over at me and stopped the swing. When I sat down, she started the movement of the swing once more. We were quiet for quite a while when I felt the need to say something to her. I had a feeling she was troubled over what she had learned today.

"I know you've had to take in a lot of information all at once, I'm sorry you had to find out this way. I know Lindy was planning to tell you herself when the time was right. It's just that things have been too dangerous to even consider letting you know about your past as well is who you are.

I just wanted you to know that you're family, and others that you don't even know love and care about you very much. When the time is right, you will be reunited with your birth family. Until that time, I will stay by your side and protect you, even if I have to give up my ability to go back home. I will do what I must my Princess."

She put her head on my shoulder closed her eyes and let the tears roll down. I took my arm, put it around her, and held her close. It feels like we've always known each other, even though I know we've only met briefly over time. Watching her from afar, I feel a special connection with her that I have never felt with anyone before. What is this feeling when I wrapped my arms around her?

When she finally cried herself to sleep, I changed my position and had her settle onto my shoulder and chest. Her left hand came up to rest on my chest and between my breasts. I had a strange feeling almost as if I wanted her to touch me, but that is ridiculous. How could I want her to touch me so intimately? As I drifted off to sleep with her cradled against me I felt like everything was as it should be with this young woman in my arms.

What roused me the next morning was the fact that my left breast suddenly was cold. Then I could hear the seagulls screaming and squawking to bring forth the new day. As I was slowly coming to wake I felt Nanoha pull out of my arms, and for the first time in my life I felt empty inside without her there.

Without thinking, I said, "Don't go… I mean did you sleep all right last night Nanoha?"

"Yes, I slept very soundly thank you Fate."

"Good I was hoping you would have a good night's rest."

The door opens and out came Suzuka and Arisa. "There you two are! We were wondering if you two eloped on us or not. Breakfast will be done shortly you two might want to get dressed. We were also talked about going into town and doing little bit of shopping, and it would seem Fate probably would need a few more bits of clothing than what she has. So this would be a good opportunity for her to get what she needs before your parents get here."

"Sounds like a good idea Suzuka."

'No matter what happens, I will do anything to protect you my Princess.’ After I made my silent vow, I went inside to get changed. Breakfast was ready by the time we were. I'm not used to meals on land, but at least this was a pleasant meal compared to last night's.

Breakfast was a combination of eggs, vegetables, and meat. Nanoha called it an omelet. After we were finished eating, we all got into a long black vehicle and we were driven into town. Towns on land are not that much different from the ones in the ocean, even the stores were a bit similar although I do have to admit that some of the styles seemed a bit strange to me.

It seemed that shopping was a favorite pastime for Suzuka and Nanoha, where Arisa and I just sat back and watched the two indulge in their favorite pastime. That is until the two of them turned around and looked at me and then I could no longer be amused, as now I became their new focus.

By the time we were done shopping I had new undergarments, sleeping clothes, regular clothes not to mention different types of shoes. Boy, those girls really knew how to shop. After we were done, we headed for lunch to a little Ramen shop; I think I have a new addiction. Ramen is so delicious! We don't have anything like this back home. If I knew that it could be made back home as it is here, I would talk Chrono and Amy into opening up a Ramen shop in the capital city.

After lunch, we walked around for a couple more hours and then made our way back to the beach house. Once everything was put away Nanoha wanted to take a walk on the beach, the other two seem to be preoccupied with something so I accompanied Nanoha on her stroll.

After a few minutes of walking Nanoha took my arm and then laid her head on my shoulder. I noticed that most of the day she had to touch me in some way, her most favorite way was to take my hand in hers. At first, I was slightly embarrassed but overtime I grew to look forward to the close contact of our skin.

After 20 or 30 min. of walking Nanoha wanted to sit down and take a little break, as we sat there, holding hands we watched the Sun sink into the ocean and disappear into a beautiful array of colors with pinks, oranges, and purples. It was beautiful, but not as beautiful as my Princess is.

After the Sun had set, Nanoha put her head on my shoulder and nuzzled into my neck. I could feel my heart rate speed up. I desired more of her touch. Then unceremoniously her stomach rumbled to let us know that when suppertime. Reluctantly we both stood up and walked back to the beach house hand-in-hand the whole way.

True to her word Suzuka made sure that, no sea food would be on the menu. The evening was very enjoyable, we played another card game that they said would be easy for me to play, I actually enjoyed the name most of all: Go Fish. I was actually able to win a few games of this one.

Soon it was time for bed and I was getting ready to sleep on the couch again, when Nanoha came over to me she seemed a bit nervous, so I walked over to her to give her reassurance.

"What is it Nanoha?"

"I was wondering if you're comfortable on the couch last night."

"It took a little getting used to but eventually I was able to fall asleep. Although sleeping on the swing with you last night was a lot more restful."

"I was wondering if sleeping on a bed would be a lot more comfortable for you, especially seeing how you're so tall and the couch is so short."

"I thought you said that there wasn't going to be a bed available for me."

"Well you see… We could always umm share my full sized bed. Althoughifyoudon'twanttoIwouldunderstand."

"I'm sorry what was that last part?"

"Sorry I think I said, although if you don't want to I would understand."

I smiled at her. She was acting so adorable! It made my heart ache to comfort her and let her know everything would be all right. I walked up to her, put my arms around her shoulders, brought her to my body, and hugged her, and then I placed a kiss on her for head.

"Would you be more comfortable if I slept in the bed next to you?"

She seemed to be for a loss of words as all she could do was nod her head yes, so together we made our way up to her bedroom. Climbing in on opposite sides, she curled up on her side facing me and reached for my hand, and that's how we fell asleep.

It's been several weeks and Nanoha and I seem to be getting closer, we can't seem to go the day without holding hands or touching in some way. I long to kiss her lips to feel her under my fingertips, but I hold myself back as I have a duty to protect her, not to fall in love with her.

At breakfast, I decided to ask Nanoha to go exploring with me in the depths of the ocean.

"I thought you didn't want me in the ocean anymore."

"It's been a while and I know you love being in the water, so I was wondering if you'd like to explore an underwater cave with me."

"How would I be able to breathe Fate?"

"If you can hold your breath for a few minutes I can get us inside, and there's oxygen in the cavern. It's a place I like to go when I need to get away from some things that tend to be most unpleasant."

"If it's a special getaway of Fate's, than I would be happy to go and explore it with her."

With that decided, we both went up to the bedroom and changed into our bathing suits, although I didn't put my bathing suit bottoms on as it easier for me to change into my tail without them. Instead, I wrapped the black and gold sarong around my waist to cover myself with and we headed down to the beach.

After wading in, I dove into the water and waited for the change, once my legs were once again a tale I came to the surface and smiled at her. She was a few feet away from me treading water so I took her hand and we headed for the Cliff. Nanoha is a strong swimmer; I am very pleased to know this, once we get to a certain point I halt our progress.

Once we were stopped I put my hand over her eyes and slid it across, after my hand was removed there was a thin film covering her eyes to protect them so she could see underwater.

"I need you to take three deep breaths on the third one hold it and I will get us to the cavern as quickly as I can. If you're close to passing out from lack of oxygen tap my arm and I will make sure that you get enough oxygen to get us into the cavern."

One she gave the go-ahead I put my arms around her from behind and dove into the water. As we got closer to the bottom I made a sharp turn and went into the hole at the bottom of the cliff, zigzagging my way in we finally came up out of the water.

Nanoha was gasping for air and had a bit of a coughing fit so I tapped her back to help her. When she was able to get her breathing under control, we swam over to the side and got out of the water. After few minutes, my tail was dry enough that it turned into legs once more.

"This place is amazing Fate I never would've guessed that this was here."

"I found this place is a child and it's been my sanctuary against my mother and her cruelties. I've never really tried exploring very far; I thought it would be something that would intrigue you. And I would love the first exploration of this cave to be with you."

Standing up I made sure that my sarong was covering me. Holding out my hand she took it and we started to explore. I was excited to share part of my world with the woman I was falling in love with. I had finally admitted to myself that I was falling for her and I wanted her to see the beauty of both worlds. If only I could show her, the other things that make me love the ocean as much as I love her.

At the top of the cavern is a hole that allows the sunlight to stream through. The sunlight reflects off from the stones and crystals giving the cavern a surreal look as we continued to explore. Once we were done we were back to the water's edge and sat down, I wanted to hold her in my arms, so I caressed her cheek and she closed her eyes and pushed it into my hand.

My eyes were resting on her lips as I leaned closer and touched hers to mine, the sensation and feeling that went through my body was nothing I had ever felt before. I wanted that feeling to continue, so as one kiss ended the next began just seconds later.

Nanoha laid down and pulled me close to her and we continued to kiss, I wanted to feel and explore the woman beneath me, so my hand went from her cheek and caressed her down her throat to her chest. That's when she made a most pleasing sound to my ears as I gently squeezed and caressed her breast through her bikini top.

When she gasped at the sensation of me pinching her nipple between my index finger and thumb, I took that moment to deepen our kiss and lose myself within her. She moved her hand and started to massage my own; the feeling was enthralling. I shifted my body so that my thigh was nestled between hers pushing against her apex, I could feel the heat radiating and knew she wanted me as much as I wanted her.

I was so captivated by the woman beneath me I never heard the water swirling, or the sounds of dripping as someone came out of the water. At least that was until I heard her voice, and fear gripped my heart and turned my body cold and stiff.

"Fate, Fate, Fate are you having a bit of tryst before bringing her to me? I thought my orders were explicit when you find her you bring her to me."

My body whipped around and faced the one woman I feared the most. "Mother!"

"Not only have you not brought her directly to me after finding her, but it seems you've been hiding her so you can have your way with her."

"Mother I can explain, please!"

"You know that I have outlawed same-sex couples since I took over, but here you are breaking the law. That is such a disgusting thing and that is why I outlawed it. It would appear you need to be punished. Your first punishment will be for not bringing her to me, your second punishment will be for breaking the law." My mother's voice was so cold.

Nanoha and I scramble to our feet as mother was making her speech, I don't know how but we had been separated. When I looked behind me, she wasn't there, but off to my side and fully exposed to whatever punishment my mother planned to dish out.

When I turned back around mother already had her whip out and was ready to strike, but she wasn't aiming for me she was aiming for Nanoha. The only thing that made my mother hesitate was Nanoha asked her "What do you want from me? How can I stand in your way of anything? I can't even turn back into a mermaid, so what danger do I pose to your grand scheme and plans?"

My mother stopped as if to consider what the young woman in front of her had said. "What do I want from you? My dear girl I want you dead. Moreover, how can you possibly stand in the way? That's simple just your existence can ruin my plans, you may not be able to go back, but any children that you have can. And that fact alone has sealed your fate."

As mother pulled her arm back to unleash her fury, I did the only thing I knew I could do. I moved so quickly I don't even think mother saw me move, and when I looked at Nanoha's face her eyes were closed and she was flinched as if she was ready for the blow; a blow that never landed.

Crack… The first one laid it across my upper back, which would've gotten Nanoha in the chest.

Crack… The second one when diagonal up my back, this one made me arc myself into Nanoha.

Crack… The third one when I crossed my legs, which almost made them, buckle if I hadn't put my arms around Nanoha to better protect her.

"Fate NO."

"I will do anything to protect you my Princess, my love."

Crack… Crack… Crack.

If it was at all possible, they seem to be worse as each time she struck was stronger and more painful than last. I could feel my willpower draining as my blood did from the open gashes on my body.

Crack… Crack… Crack… Crack.

I knew there was only one chance in protecting Nanoha, I had to get her out of their and there's only one-way of doing that. However, in my weakened state, it could possibly kill me, but I'll take that chance.

I looked into Nanoha's face smiled and kissed her lips gently and released the spell and faded into darkness.

Nanoha's POV

As her mother pulled her arm back to unleash her fury, I closed my eyes and flinched and readied myself for the blow; a blow that never landed.

Crack… I heard the sound but felt no pain, but I knew it was coming she was just warming up.

Crack… With the second one, I felt something soft pushing into me and I opened my eyes and was horrified to see Fate standing in front of me.

Crack… On the third one Fate put her arms around me, if she hadn't I'm quite sure her legs would've buckled. The pain on her face made my heart squeeze in pain.

"Fate NO."

"I will do anything to protect you my Princess, my love."

Crack… Crack… Crack.

If it was at all possible, they seem to be worse. I could see that Fate was starting to fade with each strike of her mother's whip. I had to try to figure out a way of stopping this, of stopping the brutality that my beloved Fate was going through.

Crack… Crack… Crack… Crack.

Fate looked into my face and smiled then she pressed her lips to mine in a gentle kiss, and the golden light surrounded us. Before I could react, Fate's weight pushed me to the ground. I moved out from underneath her to look around us, but all I could see was the ocean so I turned around and realized we were on top of the cliff near the beach house.

I looked down at Fate but she was unmoving I didn't dare rolled her over as the back of her was crisscrossed with bloody gaping wounds. I put my hands to my mouth as sobs racked my body. Was she dead? Did Fate give up her life for me?

"Fate no! Please don't die on me! Fate, Fate, FATE!”
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