#gardenofgods (suicune)

[alibraryofsouls]

@gardenofgods​

Virizion had no experience with the human holiday of Valentine’s Day, his previous lover had disregarded the holiday as nonsense as he did with all human traditions. At one time Virizion had agreed with him, but over the years he’d become more forgiving of humans and their holidays. He’d still never participated in this one, he’d never had a reason to beyond an excuse to give a treat to his son.

But then there was Suicune, who was called back by the sound of Keldeo ringing her bell. On the off chance she arrived on such a day, Virizion had put together a sort of bouquet compared to the one flower he’d given before. He was aware that this was a typical gift, only hoping that the fact he’d made them himself would add to the sentiment. There was no denying his fondness for her, one that Keldeo was still oblivious to for now... but acting on it to this degree was going to be new.

Keldeo was about to question his father holding the flowers when she arrived, but he’d become too distracted by her presence. Calling out to her with enthusiasm, while Virizion did his best to simply smile and hope she had returned on good terms. Hope that they hadn’t pulled her away from anything important.

“Hello again, rather fortunate timing for you to arrive today, these only just finished growing.” He speaks, though he knows that’s not completely the reason and wonders if she’s at all aware of that fact. “I hope it’s not too much to say this but... Happy Valentine’s Day.”

[faesandfaunas]

“Glad Suicune and I are on the same page.”

[alibraryofsouls]

@gardenofgods​

Virizion didn’t say anything one way or another about the visitor to Keldeo, he didn’t want to get his hopes up only for it to turn out that they weren’t there. Not that it particularly mattered, as he was excited anyway and looking all around the road in hopes of finding the mysterious water legendary. They’d passed through the trees to the Moor of Icirrus when she was finally in sight, leaving the previously muddied ground of the moor cleaner than Virizion had ever seen in his life. Not to mention from looks alone, she seemed beautiful.

He could hardly get a word in before Keldeo raced past him to speak to her, splashing the cleaned water as he did. “Hey!! You’re the one that’s been cleaning the rivers right?”

Right to the point he was so curious about as always. Virizion wandered carefully past the trees to stand on dry (or drier at least) ground before speaking to her. “Suicune, is it?” He asked with a smile. “A pleasure to meet you, I am Virizion... and this is my son, Keldeo. Please do pardon us if we’re in your way, we don’t see water legendary pokemon like him very often. He was very determined to meet you before you returned to Johto.”

[alibraryofsouls]

“ loving you saved me. ” /suicune to virizion 🥺

Virizion was resting after cleaning up the house a bit when he hears this, he's been trying to ease some stress by making sure the house is set by the time they leave for Johto. Bags are halfway packed, the house is about as clean as he could get it without misplacing anything, and he is contentedly sitting at his wife's side with tea. Partially reading but for the most part talking, and sharing interesting passages with her as he comes across them.

He had no idea what had brought this thought to her now, but he wasn't about to complain. It's not like he didn't remember how they met so long ago now, with her being tired out by a river in Unova after trying to purify it. She always pushed herself too hard, it was only slightly less now in present day due to his warnings and her force of habit making her stop slightly. He never minded though even if it got to be a bit much, no matter how many times she passed out after a long day; he's always simply happy to see her.

But this is minimal to what could've been, Virizion wouldn't dare to imagine what they would've been like apart. What almost could've been their lives if he hadn't seen her back then.

He sets in his bookmark and closes his book before he looks at her. He softly speaks, "it's the same for me my dear."

"I'd been newly left behind by the swords when we met, you know that already." He replies with a smile, "I never wanted to give an indication of weakness when we met, even though you were from somewhere else I felt I had to be strong for you. I was determined to help you pull through, even when I could hardly be strong for myself at that time."

"I know that your care for me and our son, keeps you from pushing yourself too your limit these days." He says, lifting a hand to gently caress her cheek. "But your care for me in return, it gave me a reason to keep doing what I was made to do: Protect that which matters most. I would've lost sight of that without you."

"Loving you saved me just as much, Suicune. And I wouldn't have this life of ours any other way."

[alibraryofsouls]

They’d arrived in Johto yesterday, and crashed at a hotel until morning where the only one who really had endless amounts of energy was Keldeo. He was excited to see his grandfather, meet his great uncle, see his other uncles, meet his second-cousins... it’d be the biggest family reunion he’d ever attended. 

Virizion wished he shared their son’s energy, although he was given more than enough okay from his in-laws beforehand he’d never actually met Lugia before. Admittedly he felt somewhat nervous but, hoped to make a good impression on the extended family that he’d had yet to meet. He’d helped with food for the party/family reunion as Ho-Oh had asked, he really hoped that counted enough for a birthday gift for the two. He hadn’t really had enough time to go searching for the perfect presents for them both.

“Hello all,” Virizion greets them as they walk in. “Hope we’re not too late for the fun?”

Keldeo’s already off and running to give his grandfather and newly met great uncle hugs. Along with proudly holding up a pair of paper cranes colored like their true forms. “Happy Birthday!” He chimes.

[alibraryofsouls]

Keldeo runs at Virizion as fast as his legs can carry him.

“CAN I CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH SUICUNE??”

He’s a bit startled by the question. “Maybe ask her, Keldeo...”

[alibraryofsouls]

“Where did Suicune go?”

“...I’m afraid I don’t know.”

“...Is she going to come back?”

“We’ll just have to wait and see.”

[alibraryofsouls]

“DON’T YELL AT SUICUNE!”

“Shh, Keldeo it’s fine.” He does feel a little embarrassed for her.

[alibraryofsouls]

“Are you really expecting a positive outcome out of this?” (for virizion!)

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There are several things that they could be referring to, perhaps it was about Virizion’s actions in an effort to keep his territory, or about Keldeo and his problems with his other father, and yet... he doubted it was either of those options. The most recent change to his life had involved a water type from Johto becoming involved with it, if this was about anything... it had to be that.

“Not really,” he answers honestly. He doesn’t want to be pessimistic, but it didn’t feel right to hope for anything either. “I’m not expecting anything, she owes me and my son nothing. Her presence is a peaceful one and... I find her company to be comforting in a sense.”

“But that doesn’t mean I’m expecting anything to come of this. I’m a single father in a region miles away from her own, neither of those details make me a particularly attractive suitor you know.” He gives a mocking laugh, “I would be a fool to expect anything. It... would simply be nice, is all. But I won’t be surprised if she prefers to simply remain friends and maybe train my son. He adores her as well, and as his mentor we shouldn’t get too personal anyway.” Not that this was truly stopping him was it?

Maybe the logic would sting a little less if it did stop him.

[alibraryofsouls]

“Ah--?” He barely gets in a word before Suicune is simply gone in an instant. 

He won’t chase her, evidently something has happened. But the whole situation has left him very unsettled.