A/N: I feel incredibly groggy and unable to concentrate, so I’m pretty proud that I managed to write something that sounded decent enough in my ears to be posted, even if it’s a drabble. It must be the heat, I can’t explain it any other way. That, and developing an unhealthy addiction to a certain purple lummox. —sweat-drop— So yeah, I’m alive, if barely, and slowly trying to get back into shape. And I think I’ve finally managed it, even if this drabble totally came out of the blue, so expect more updates soon!

Frozen

By Mystic Dawn

“It seems that you did understand... the meaning of true strength.”

Her voice was so soft that her words were little above a whisper. She extended her hand and gently touched his shoulder, her slim pale fingers almost undistinguishable from the white material of his robes. His crimson eyes lowered to capture her in their reflection, unwillingly revealing the turmoil inside him. He had been trying to keep a firm control on himself all this time in an attempt to not let his actions betray him, but he could not help but flinch at her feather-light touch.

Her eyes then lifted to his, and their violet depths were filled with such bittersweet sorrow that he was almost tempted to reach out and touch her face, to pull her into an embrace and assure her that it was not her fault while he inhaled the delicate fragrance of her hair and she lay contentedly in his arms.

Just as he parted his lips to speak, she suddenly pulled back and stood to her feet, her hand clasping her chest. “You may come in now,” she said, half-turning toward the door. Although her voice sounded steady, there was a trembling timbre to it that bespoke the opposite.

And then they were strangers again, that one moment in time doomed to remain forever locked away... frozen.

A/N: When inspiration strikes, it strikes. I find it hard to ignore the muses. Took them long enough, in my opinion. Oh... this is slightly spoiler-esque. Don’t think I mentioned that, did I? —laughs weakly— Oh well, it’s not too spoiler-esque, is it? No? Good, thought so. I think I might move on to some more drabble-like stuff before moving on to my regular fics. I dunno though, it depends on those blasted muses. I hope they move in with me again or else it’ll be a long time before you see something else from me.

Writers who have been absent from the scene for quite a while love being welcomed by reviews. I know I’m no exception to the rule! XDD Thanks so much for your support! I love you, guys!