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An Unlikely Match: The Princess and the Thief	By : LadyPhoenix99 Category: S through Z > Spellbound Views: 2292 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Okay, small note here. This chapter make reference to chapter 9 of Spellbound Sidestories regarding Malcolm's attack on Zahara. This chapter also has a small hinting of Yaoi which is not in the warnings, but has been stated here now. Rembmer, Malcolm is one of the bi-sexual characters of Spellbound, so when he is around, there is always some hinting of a M/M pairing with him somewhere. Doesn't mean there really is.. he's more of a tease to most Spellbound male characters...

Okay, I've rambled enough...

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Trouble on the Horizon

“Welcome to the family you always loved to hate…”

Blake stood still in absolute shock for a moment as he turned the ring over in his hands, looking hard at it, before slipping it onto his left ring finger. He brightened and after swearing to never hurt her, he spun around and ran back to Zahara, who was standing and waiting for him. He swept her off her feet and spun her around in circles causing her to squeal in shock.

“Hey, Zahara! Guess what?” Before she could answer, he leaned down and captured her lips with his own in a deep and passionate kiss.

Zahara blinked when the kiss ended and smiled warmly at him. “I am guessing good news?” She asked with a fierce blush coloring her cheeks. Adair stood and watched them embrace each other, marveling at Blake’s reaction.

“Who knew he would be so happy about joining my family…

“Our family,” Aurora corrected him as she slipped an arm around his waist with a grin.

Adair blinked. “Right, that’s what I meant…” Aurora chuckled. They stopped laughing however when Blake’s next shout caught their attention.

“We’re going to have a ba-” He stopped himself with a cough. “I mean…We’re going to get married!” Zahara gave him an odd look when he caught his words.

“Um…” She sighed and bit her lip again. She just was not sure about being a mother just yet. She smiled, though, as she was extremely happy about the upcoming wedding. Her nervous look had not escaped Blake’s eyes, however.

“What’s the matter?” He swallowed hard. Oh no! I hope she’s not reconsidering… Zahara pulled back slightly and blinked in shock.

Did I just hear him say he hopes I am not reconsidering… But his lips didn’t even move… “Nothing’s wrong,” she told him in an effort to mask her shock. “I am very happy, Blake. I look forward to the day we are united as one before Ra.” A small part of her decided to test her theory about hearing his voice in her mind. “Why would I reconsider?” Aside from the fact that I am scared to death to be a mother… I want to be… one day… but right now I am scared to be. Her thoughts paused a moment, her eyebrows knitted together in thought. Wait a minute… Why is having a baby so important to him anyway…?

Blake’s eyes widened. Can she read my thoughts? Oh no! What if… what if she knows about… He shook his head slightly. What if she is only saying she won’t reconsider in order to spare my feelings? “I just hope you won’t. That’s all.” She sighed and took his hand.

“I wouldn’t do that to you, love. I have secretly cared about you for at least the last year now. I have you after all this time. Why would I want to give that up?” She looked down at the ring on his hand and fingered it lightly with a smile. “Father, said it was ok. He welcomed you when he gave you that.” She felt it better to forget about the baby thing at the moment and just focus on what they were facing at that time instead.

“I just hope it lasts…” She frowned at his words, but before she could ask him to explain a dog came running through showering sand upon them. Zahara had tried to turn before the sand hit her face, but did not make it in time. She wiped the sand from her eyes, coughing and sputtering as she glared after the dog.

“You all right?” Blake asked her, concerned.

“I am fine…” She looked out at the water. “But I am suddenly in the mood to go swimming.” She stood and removed the swimsuit slip cover from around her waist, revealing the bottom of the daring black and gold bikini she had chosen to wear that day. Slipping off the simple water shoes she had been wearing, she headed toward the ocean. “Anyone care to join me?” She asked before jumping in and letting the water wash over her, taking the sand and her worries away.

“Sounds good to me,” Kaida said with a smile as she leapt in to join her.

“Count me in!” Belle added, grinning as Ryan chased after her and into the water as well. Blake stared after them all for a moment before standing. Aurora and Adair raced passed him, chasing each other as well. Adair loved a challenge as much as Blake did and because Aurora was immortal as he was, he found plenty a challenge in trying to tackle her into the water. A joyful scream from her told Blake he had finally succeeded. He shook his head trying to figure out just what he had gotten himself into before slipping into the water himself.

Zahara turned to see he had barely gotten into the water and she smiled at him. “Come on-the water’s great!” She dove back under and closed her eyes, her smile looking peaceful and serene. Ah… Heaven, she thought.

“She’s right,” Kaida said. “The water really does feel great!”

“Yay!” Belle exclaimed, popping her head out of the water. “The ocean! The ocean!” She happily began to splash anyone and everyone near her.

“Hey!” Ryan called out as the water struck him. He shook his head and began to splash her back. They did not last long in the water though as Belle and Ryan decided they would rather build sand castles on the beach. Zahara saw that Blake still had not made any real effort to get into the water any farther than up to his waist and she grinned as a thought came to her mind. Silently, she went under the surface.

Blake scanned the water, looking for her, not realizing she had gone under. She swam up behind him and shocked him by popping up and splashing him, before pushing him in and laughing. He pushed himself back up to the surface and gave her his wolfish smirk. Laughing, he swept his arms in the water to bring a wave of it upon her. She squealed as she went under and grabbed him around the waist. His arms came around her and lifted her back up to press her body against his. Her legs locked around his waist and her arms circled his neck. Her face was slightly pink, but her eyes shown with her true emotions.

He saw everything she felt in her eyes. She was no longer just playing games to get his attention. She knew she had it and was now just trying to drive him crazy with need. He was not about to admit that she was succeeding as her hips slowly moved teasingly against his arousal. His hands rested at her waist to still her movements and spare his body as he gazed into her eyes once more. He could see the love she felt for him, though not yet expressed in actual words, shining within the depths of those lapis blue orbs. The darkness of the blue color made him feel as though he was falling into space. As he clung to her and leaned in for another deep kiss, he found it was the kind of falling he truly did not mind.

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Gabriel had never been informed of the proposal Blake made to Zahara, or that she had accepted it. Thinking he had left her to die in the water, he left to pick up their long time friend, Malcolm, from the airport. Malcolm was flying home after a small vacation. He had no idea only Gabriel would be there to greet him, and Gabriel had no real explanation to give him either when they met. The ride back from the airport had been a tense one. When Malcolm noticed that Blake had not been with him, he began asking questions. All Gabriel would tell him was that he would explain when they got back to the house they shared with Belle and Ryan.

“Okay, we’re here, now what is going on with Blake?” Malcolm demanded when they got through the door. Gabriel went on to describe the actions he had seen out of Blake the last few months; the dreamy expressions, the sudden disappearances, the sudden lack of interest in the usual chaos and mayhem.

“What’s worse is that I saw him staring at a jewelry store the other day,” he finished. Malcolm gave him an odd look.

“Perhaps he was planning a robbery of some sort…”

”No, there has been a girl. A girl he has been sneaking off with. I saw them together a few times when he didn’t know I had followed him.”

“Who is the girl?”

“She has changed him," Gabriel continued, ignoring the question. "He has swayed. He even jumped to save Hart’s youngest daughter from an attacker. Hart’s youngest daughter! Of all people!” Malcolm’s look darkened with lust. He remembered Zahara. A cruel smile had begun to curve his lips until the full weight of Gabriel’s words struck him.

“Hmm… Seems he has begun to turn against us.”

“I mean, what the fuck was he thinking!?” Gabriel continued, spewing curses and other rambling and ranting. Malcolm watched Gabriel pace back and forth. He could not help the amused smirk on his face. But as quickly as it appeared, it flashed off just the same.

“There’s just no evil trio without Blake…” he mused thoughtfully.

“And now of all times, when he is supposed to be finalizing the plan. We have to get this done.” Malcolm grew quiet a moment. He looked up at Gabriel.

“Maybe his being with this girl wouldn’t be a bad thing. It could work.”

“Not if he has fallen in l-l…” Gabriel could not bring himself to say the word as he shuddered. “No, if he has fallen for her, he would not be able to fulfill his end of the deal. He would become useless against Adair; too preoccupied.”

“Then we find him someone else and make the proper arrangements for him.” Malcolm stood and rested his chin on the golden-eyed guardian. His tongue glided over his lips as his eyelids drooped seductively. His warm breath ghosted over Gabriel’s ear. “We will bring him back to the group, don’t worry, Gabe.” Malcolm turned on his most evil look as his mind put together his next plot. “In fact, I believe I have someone in mind. Let’s go and pay her a little visit, shall we?”

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Belle and Ryan took a break from their sand castle to look up at Blake and Zahara. Ryan still could not believe the change in his guardian. He was amazed at the impact a woman could have on the thief. He shook his head and turned toward Belle.

“How about we go get something to drink?” She smiled and agreed as he helped her up from the sand and she dusted herself off before they headed to the surf club just a few feet away.

“Wow,” Belle said as they entered. “It’s nice in here.” Ryan nodded and looked around.

“It is. I wonder if they sell food here.” Belle closed her eyes as she laughed quietly.

“Yeah, they would,” she told him, pointing toward the counter. “They would sell food if they sell drinks.” Ryan smiled at her.

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Zahara could not resist trying to get another sneak tickle attack on Blake while she was so close to him. His eyes snapped open during their kiss and she giggled just before he dunked her under the water. Though shocked, she kept her mouth closed and spun to swim away, knowing he would chase after her. Once she broke the surface and she could place her feet on the ground, she took off running, laughing as she went. Aurora laughed with a slight shake of her head.

“Look at those two,” she said lightly to Adair. “It is actually kind of sweet, seeing them like that.” Sanura groaned.

“Yeah… as in the kind of sweet that makes you sick,” she said as she pretended to gag. Aurora laughed and shook her head again.

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Malcolm shut the door to the car and turned to Gabriel, who was watching the petite blonde girl that had been pointed out to him.

“So? What do you think?” Gabriel nodded suddenly and stood up straighter.

“Hey you!” The blonde turned to see who was calling her.

“Me?” Gabriel motioned around her.

“No one next to you is there?” A guy walked passed and she pointed at him.

“Him?” Gabriel smacked his head.

“No, you.” She looked confused.

“But I thought you said…” Gabriel stopped her with the shake of his head. He was certain he knew he found the perfect woman.

“What’s your name?”

“Rebecca.”

“Will you marry my friend?” Rebecca looked thoughtfully over at Malcolm.

“Sure… him?” She asked. Gabriel smiled.

“Ah… no. Come with us and you can meet him now…” She was hesitant a moment, unsure about getting into the car of some strange off the street, but her curiosity got the better of her and she climbed in the back. Malcolm closed the door and looked up at Gabriel.

“Ok, we have what we needed, now where do we find him?” Gabriel murmured softly.

“You mean, you don’t know?” Malcolm asked him. Gabriel rolled his eyes.

“Yes, of course I know,” he retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. Malcolm grinned back at him.

“Then why are you asking?” Gabriel dropped his forehead to the roof of the car and groaned.

“Never mind, I’ll just try using my mental link with Belle.”

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Aurora turned to gaze at Adair, who had remained pretty quiet. She grinned and splashed him to get his attention. “Are we ready to plan for this wedding?” He looked at her, wiping the water off his face.

“I don’t know… Are we?” They turned as they heard Zahara scream out and saw that Blake had finally caught up with her, tackling her, causing the both of them to go rolling in the sand. He brought Zahara closer to him and laughed as he brought her face near for yet another kiss. Aurora looked around and noticed Belle and Ryan in the surf club. Adair’s eyes narrowed. “I wonder where Gabriel is…”

“Why?”

“He and Blake used to be inseparable; always there to bring trouble. Ever since Blake and Zahara started seeing each other, I have hardly seen Gabriel at all. Can’t help but wonder if he knows. And if he does, what he thinks about it.”

“Point taken.”

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Malcolm watched as Gabriel concentrated, searching for Belle.

“I think I am getting through to her…” Malcolm’s eyes brightened a moment.

I love you, Ryan.

I love you, Belle.

Gabriel frowned. “Maybe I’ll wait a little while…” Malcolm could not help the incredulous smirk that swept over his face as he shook his head at his friend.

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Zahara broke the kiss and pulled back to smile up at Bakura. “Who’d have thought it? You and me?” Her smile faded slightly. Adair had not realized that his thoughts had been echoed by his daughter. “So… um… What does Gabriel think of all this? Has he said at all? And I heard that...” She paused as a small shudder ripped through her. “…Malcolm was back in town. Have you had the chance to tell him?” Worry entered the edge of her eyes and constricted her heart at the mere thought of Malcolm's name. Her memories of their last meeting still fresh in her mind, as if it had happened only a day before.

Blake’s eyes bugged out for a moment at her question. “Gabriel?” Damn, he thought. He doesn’t know ANYTHING about this… oh no… “Wait… Did you say Malcolm was back in town?” She nodded explaining that she had over heard her sister mentioning it to their mother before she met Blake in town earlier in the day. He looked away from her, his heart suddenly freezing in his chest. If Malcolm is here, then Gabe will be looking for me… This will be bad… I can’t believe I forgot… He looked back at her, sitting up from the sand, helping her up, and taking her hands. The intensity in his eyes startled her. “Zahara, we have to go. Now.”

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Malcolm was beginning to grow impatient. “So do you know where Blake is yet?”

“Not really, I did hear Belle say something about ordering food…” Malcolm rolled his eyes again, the sarcasm clearly evident.

“…That helps…”

“Actually, it does,” Gabriel told him with a grin.

“How so?”

“They ordered something that you can only get at one place.”

“And that would be…?” The grin turned to an evil smirk as Gabriel grabbed the keys from Malcolm, who instinctively reached to grab them back. The dark immortal kept them out of his friend’s reach and ran to the driver’s side of the car.

“You’ll see.” Gabriel promised him. Malcolm hung his head and hesitantly opened the passenger door. “And because Blake always seems to be near where Ryan goes, we will go to the restaurant and drop him a visit…”
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