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Published: 2009-02-13 03:10:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 3593; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 1
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Description Yay! DONE! You guys have no idea how long this took, but I wanted it done in time for Valentines day, because Ryu and Kiala needed a romantic scene drawn. Hope you all like. To see more of these characters, follow the link below:

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From in the time of Dragons

Looking at the cherry tree, Kiala couldn't help but think that it looked so barren without any buds or leaves yet, and it was somewhat depressing. Just like everything else in the village, it was familiar, and she remembered how happy everything was supposed to be, but now, it simply didn't look like that at all. It was strange and depressing... nothing like what her memories saw. Thinking about how things had all changed over the years, she took a deep sigh and looked down, telling herself that it was all in her head, but as she did this, she felt arms wrap around her.

At first she thought it was Koji... or maybe Tomiji... someone trying to comfort her, but the voice that came to her ear was not that of either. IT was that same familiar voice she had been hearing crystal clear in her head all this time, and for a moment she thought she was imagining things, but no... this time it was real.

"I thought you would be happier if I was gone." She heard him whisper. Her heart started to pound, it was Ryu. Real, and in person. After she had given up hope of ever seeing him again, here he was, speaking to her. "I thought you were too pure for someone like me." He said quietly.

Tears started to form in her eyes, and at first, she was startled. She had been keeping them back all this time, she had thought that she had no more tears to shed, but here they were. She tasted the salt and smiled... it was all real. Joy filled her up at the thought of it, and her tears came more quickly.

"I'm so sorry." He said, and she felt his head touching hers. He thought she was sad; that their meeting was breaking her heart. "Please, don't cry..."

Turning to look at him, her smile grew bigger. He was exactly as she remembered him, tired looking, but still the same. Her hand reached up to touch his cheek, and she started to laugh, tears still falling. He looked so worried, and it made her want to comfort him, but her tears wouldn't' stop, so she did the only thing she could think to do, the only thing that she really wanted to do all this time.

She pressed her lips to his, and throwing her arms around his neck, kissed him deeply.
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Comments: 37

emo-Fire-Fox-13 [2010-03-31 16:10:00 +0000 UTC]

i know that this sounds weird but i think that i watched you draw this when u were subbing last year for Mr davidson... I love it! and you colored it yourself? if so it's beautiful

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manic-goose In reply to emo-Fire-Fox-13 [2010-03-31 16:43:31 +0000 UTC]

You probably did. I remember working on that in your school

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emo-Fire-Fox-13 In reply to manic-goose [2010-04-01 15:22:43 +0000 UTC]

well anyways i love! ^^

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red-winged-angel [2009-09-02 08:26:01 +0000 UTC]

Love it! T_T

Ari chan

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LeahCK [2009-05-28 02:44:10 +0000 UTC]

So Kiala, is Ryu a good Kisser? I'm ignoring Koji again because he didn't finish his story. *pouts*

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manic-goose In reply to LeahCK [2009-05-28 13:59:01 +0000 UTC]

Ryu: *blush*
Kiala: Of course I think he is.
Koji: What story??? *pouts*
Kiala: Want me to describe it for you?
Ryu: *lifts hand as if about to say something but lets it drop*

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LeahCK In reply to manic-goose [2009-05-28 21:11:20 +0000 UTC]

He looks like he would be a good kisser. Those shy/angsty ones always are. ^^ What were you going to say Ryu? I promise I won't make fun of you, I respect you more than Koji. ^^

Does "pillow" ring a bell Koji.

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manic-goose In reply to LeahCK [2009-05-28 22:49:28 +0000 UTC]

Kiala: That is because Ryu is a respectable guy. He is mature for his age.
Koji: You want me to describe what Kenshin's dream was??? That is what you were getting at? Well since you don't respect me, I say no. Go ahead and ignore me, I'll ignore you, and I'll out last you!
Kiala: Koji on the other hand is immature for his age... most of the time...
Ryu: I wasn't really going to say anything... important. You think I'm shy and angsty? *thinking about it* You're probably right. Sorry to be a mood dampener.
Koji: I am not immature for my age, I just know how to take things lightly... unlike SOME people, *looks first at Ryu, then at Kenshin* who have no real sense of humor.
Kiala: Yeah, but you take serious matters too lightly too.
Koji: Like what? I take love very seriously.
Kiala: But not human life.
Koji: It isn't my fault that I'm good at killing.
Kiala: I'm not even going to ask.
Ryu: But it is your obligation to use that power wisely.
Koji: You should know better than to argue that with me.
Ryu: Eventually, I'll get through to you.
Miakai: *flies in with a dead rat in her mouth, and promptly drops it at Kenshin's feet, then she lands on Kiala's shoulder and purrs*

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LeahCK In reply to manic-goose [2009-05-28 23:26:56 +0000 UTC]

Leah: Aww, look Kenshin, Miakai is trying to make friends with you. ^^
Kenshin: Uh...it's an interesting way to make friends that it is. But this one excepts.
Leah: *smiles* Well it is unfortunate for the rat but that's life. Thank you Miakai for your present, do you want to eat it..I'll give it to my kitty if you don't want it.

And Kenshin has a sense of humor, it's just different then yours. He makes me laugh all the time!
Kenshin: *smiles* ^_^x
Leah: Fine Koji, I'll just ask Kenshin what his dream was about since you're being a big chicken about it.
Sano: Who you callin' chicken missy?!
Kenshin: Sano?
Leah: Get out of here Sano!!

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manic-goose In reply to LeahCK [2009-05-29 03:58:38 +0000 UTC]

Miakai: Meow! Purr.
Kiala: She says you can do what ever you want with it. She doesn't like to eat rats... just kill them.
Koji: Kiala, since I am ignoring a certain person, will you please point out that Kenshin makes everyone laugh, just that he doesn't do it on purpose, ergo his amusing quirks do not mean he has a sense of humor.
Kiala: You mean like you? And how you always make people laugh without trying? Like how you stay up too late and pass out standing up sometimes.... how you insist that your addiction to chocolate isn't an addiction, and how you seem to hate being called cute, but you still love the attention it gets you? Those kinds of amusing quirks. If you ask me, Kenshin seems pretty normal to me... all he does is say oro a lot... really pretty normal.
Koji: So you won't relay the message? *turns to Sano* You, Mr. Rooster, can you please relay the previously mentioned message?
Ryu: I don't think calling him Mr. Rooster is the best thing to say, Ko-Chan.
Koji: Don't call me Ko-Chan!
Goose: And I'm pretty sure she heard you. Koji, if you are ignoring someone, you don't react to what they say.

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LeahCK In reply to manic-goose [2009-05-29 04:17:29 +0000 UTC]

Leah: Sano left hours ago, I kicked him out since he smell in both ways. Kenshin, get new friends. *hands him money*
Kenshin: Oro?
Leah: Anyway...I heard what you said Ko-chan. You can think whatever you like, I find Kenshin very humorous and I love him for it, so get off your high horse and deal with it!! By the sounds of it you're not perfect either so go shove your pride up your butt! *battousai glare*
Kenshin: Leah! This one is very sorry Koji-san...she just gets very defensive when it comes to this one. This one doesn't know why...
Leah:you know why Kenshin...
Kenshin: *sigh* Well, this one and the little wolf pup over here need to go to bed...I'm very sorry Koji...she can be more dangerous than this one sometimes...Good Night. *then turns to me to calm me down with his soothing voice*....:=/////=

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manic-goose In reply to LeahCK [2009-05-29 04:25:33 +0000 UTC]

Koji: I found a safe way to get her back without breaking my oath! Just say something less than flattering about Kenshin! *to Kenshin* Good morning... I just wanted to say you're the best, you have solved my problem!
Kiala: Oh brother.
Koji: I'm not your bother.
Ryu: No, you're a loud moth.
Koji: *ignores Ryu*
Goose: I think that maybe...
Koji: Don't think! You'll make me alter my oath! *grumbles about unjust artists*

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LeahCK In reply to manic-goose [2009-05-29 04:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Kenshin: Good Morning? Well I guess it is technically morning here...Leah-chan...what are you still doing on the computer, it's time to go to bed.
Leah: Well I'm not tired!! I took a 6 hour nap remember since I left school early since it blows.
Kenshin: *sighs* What is this one going to do with you?
Leah: Send me back to the Indians...that's what my papa said to me when he picked me up.
Kenshin: *walks over and picks me up*
Leah: Kenshin?! *face turns bright red*
Kenshin: Good night Goose-san and crew. ^_^x
Leah:...Kenshin put me do-*but gets cut off*

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Foresight4 [2009-03-03 17:44:03 +0000 UTC]

hehehe the girl looks like you manic-goose.

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manic-goose In reply to Foresight4 [2009-03-03 18:28:57 +0000 UTC]

I don't agree, but thank you very much. ^^

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BlackDelphin [2009-02-15 11:06:31 +0000 UTC]

traditional

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manic-goose In reply to BlackDelphin [2009-02-15 18:09:36 +0000 UTC]

Yep, you said it

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raineces [2009-02-15 07:36:42 +0000 UTC]

aww so suweet

belated happy valentines

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manic-goose In reply to raineces [2009-02-15 18:05:49 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you. And the same to you.

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LeahCK [2009-02-13 22:46:07 +0000 UTC]

This looks traditionally done, am I right? This is really beautiful, I like the little story that goes with it as well. ^^

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manic-goose In reply to LeahCK [2009-02-14 00:12:08 +0000 UTC]

Yes, colored pencils. Thank you. I thought it fit the occassion

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LeahCK In reply to manic-goose [2009-02-14 00:18:52 +0000 UTC]

It's very nice, I haven't seen many of your traditional works. I really like it.

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manic-goose In reply to LeahCK [2009-02-14 01:57:04 +0000 UTC]

That is because it takes me longer to do things traditionally. Thank you very much

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LeahCK In reply to manic-goose [2009-02-14 02:36:50 +0000 UTC]

See, it's the opposite for me. It takes me longer to do digital coloring than traditional.

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manic-goose In reply to LeahCK [2009-02-14 04:19:14 +0000 UTC]

I know, it's funny how that works. Everyone has what they do often and they are better at the thing they do more regularly... I think

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LeahCK In reply to manic-goose [2009-02-14 14:11:40 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I should practice more digital.

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manic-goose In reply to LeahCK [2009-02-14 16:29:51 +0000 UTC]

It you figure it out, it is a lot easier than traditional, especially since you can reuse backgrounds and things sometimes.

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LeahCK In reply to manic-goose [2009-02-14 17:09:47 +0000 UTC]

That would be helpful.

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manic-goose In reply to LeahCK [2009-02-14 17:10:36 +0000 UTC]

It is

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FlyKiwiFly [2009-02-13 15:48:34 +0000 UTC]

awww this is such a sweet story and picture for Valentines Day it's beautiful and emotional ^^

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manic-goose In reply to FlyKiwiFly [2009-02-13 16:21:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. Yes, I wanted it to make everyone say Awww. ^^

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gwilly-crochet [2009-02-13 05:18:46 +0000 UTC]

omgggg............i wouldn't blame guys if they tried to copy this somehow into a poem or something, i love it!
this reminds me of a somewhat-not-really-similar scene (lol, it is but it isn't) between a couple of my characters, and i get all fangirlish, and i laugh every time i think about it, cuz it's my own story i'm getting fangirlish over. x3
if any of that made sense.....x3

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manic-goose In reply to gwilly-crochet [2009-02-13 16:22:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

That made perfect sense, i get fangirllish over my own work sometimes too... that means we've got something good going, and we should keep at it. So something similar happens in your story? How sweet. ^^

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gwilly-crochet In reply to manic-goose [2009-02-14 00:08:24 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome!
yeah, i guess that means something good, huh? X3
um....it's complicated, but in a very basic sort of sense....at a certain angle....yeah, it's similar

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manic-goose In reply to gwilly-crochet [2009-02-14 00:13:00 +0000 UTC]

^__^ Yep, a good thing. Maybe you should post that part of the story. I'm curious now.

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gwilly-crochet In reply to manic-goose [2009-02-14 07:14:34 +0000 UTC]

x3 well, i could try, i pretty much have it down, but i still need to work out the details...... *thinking, thinking* XD
well, here's at least the couple it will be about... [link]

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manic-goose In reply to gwilly-crochet [2009-02-14 16:33:35 +0000 UTC]

I'm looking at it, very cute... Well if you do, let me know

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