Skylar Lief

Seelie Fae

[the-real-eric-kim]

Eric stroked Skylar's cheek, wiping the tears that fell. "I will always want you, nae sarang." He says pecking his lips again. Eric was never one for physical affection but years with Magnus, Danny and David, who were, desensitized him to physical affection. Yet he was never one to initiate. With Skylar it felt natural, he felt comfortable.

Eric continued to listen, wiping his eyes. "I will never let him hurt you again. He has alot of people to get through first but I will send him to hell where he belongs if hw tries. You are safe with me, nae sarang. We are one now" the warlock says softly, kissing him gently and resting his forehead against Skylar's. "And if you would like, nae sarang, perhaps I can make you something to help with the nightmares. I have them too from time to time and Magnus made me a charm to help with it, among other things. A few filter through if I forget to wear it but it does help with the nightmares and control my power." He said as he showed him the necklace he rarely takes off.

[the-real-eric-kim]

Eric smiled as Skylar's light surrounded them. He felt safe and cherished inside the beautiful fae's warm glow. "You light is beautiful, nae sarang. I hope to make you happy so it never dims again" he says kissing his lips gently.

"It would be both my honor and pleasure if it means you get to sleep, my soulmate" Eric smiles before pulling Skylar into his lap and holding him close. "You know...I have never been much of a tactile person despite who my platonic soulmates are. But with you, it feels right to touch you, to hold you, to kiss you"

[skylar-is-the-light]

Skylar melted into Eric. Loving the affection. “It’s been a long time since my light was this warm. It’s because of you. Eric. My beloved.”

Skylar slid gracefully onto the warlocks lap. His cheeks pinked as Eric looked at him. He laughed. “Look at me. All flustered. I never want to lose this feeling.”

Cupping Eric’s face, Skylar kissed him lightly. “Then please allow me to spoil you with kisses and cuddles.”

[the-real-eric-kim]

Eric stroked Skylar's cheek, wiping the tears that fell. "I will always want you, nae sarang." He says pecking his lips again. Eric was never one for physical affection but years with Magnus, Danny and David, who were, desensitized him to physical affection. Yet he was never one to initiate. With Skylar it felt natural, he felt comfortable.

Eric continued to listen, wiping his eyes. "I will never let him hurt you again. He has alot of people to get through first but I will send him to hell where he belongs if hw tries. You are safe with me, nae sarang. We are one now" the warlock says softly, kissing him gently and resting his forehead against Skylar's. "And if you would like, nae sarang, perhaps I can make you something to help with the nightmares. I have them too from time to time and Magnus made me a charm to help with it, among other things. A few filter through if I forget to wear it but it does help with the nightmares and control my power." He said as he showed him the necklace he rarely takes off.

[skylar-is-the-light]

As Eric continued to speak, Skylar felt lighter and lighter. It was a lovely feeling. It had been heavy for so long. He adored his friends, they were his family. But something about Eric made him feel whole in a way he never felt with Malachi.

Skylar cupped Eric'a face as they sat with their foreheads touching. The peace surrounding them started to glow as he let his power envelope the two of them in soft white light. "Let this night be the first of many, my love. I look forward to building a life with you. As I am your world, you are mine. I will cherish you, this I promise."

"A charm for sleep..." He murmured, touching the necklace gently. "I would love one...if it's not too much trouble." He hadn't had a good night's sleep in so long. He wondered what one would feel like."

[dancing-knight-danny]

"I know you would, my dove. Your selflessness is one of the many reasons I adore you" Danny says, bringing Skylar's hands up to his lips and kissing them. "I love you too."

"There was one young Fae that caught my eye and we talked for a while, his name is Ezra. But I fear for you if he and I get closer because he was sent to get you by the one who we have been trying to protect you from." He says with a sigh "He has David and Seraphim protective of him as well. He does not want to take you back but he fears his wrath and David, Sera and I refused to confirm you were here and refused his request to speak to you unlessyou allowed it. I did not want you to worry more than you already have been, my dove, and cloae off again. And you? Have you met anyone interesting tonight?"

[skylar-is-the-light]

An icy trail crept down his spine. "Malachi is here?" The need to flee overtook him as his heart began to race. "Oh no...not this, not now." He clutched Danny's hands tightly as he fought to reign in his panic. He didn't want to leave his friends but he was terrified. "And this..." He exhaled. "Ezra. Will he tell him I'm here? Oh Danny...I am frightened."

"I have met someone. Eric. We've...we've discovered our marks. I fear for him...is Malachi gets close. And all of you. I won't lose any of you."

[sassy-chef-david]

"The loveliest." David grinned before squeezing his hands. "My Eric?" He gasps before grinning again, wiping his tears. "I am happy for you, my darling Skylar. Eric is a wonderful man and I am not saying this as his platonic soulmate but he is genuinely a good man. He has had a hard life but I think the two of you could heal one another and have a love to rival all loves." He says kissing his forehead.

[skylar-is-the-light]

"One in the same." Skylar agreed. As David gushed, heat began to rise in Skylar's cheeks. "He is lovely. So lovely...I don't know what I've done to deserve him. My love for him continues to grow. Is this what true love feels like?"

[jojo-is-the-oldest]

"It feels strange to have someone dote on me when I am usually the one taking care of people. I honestly don't know how to let him." Joel says honestly before smiling. "Was that what you felt when you met Eric?"

[skylar-is-the-light]

"Then he is precisely what you need, my heart. Someone to take care of you. As you have taken care of me and your family. Please let him. For a fear for your true happiness."

"It's still very new. But I felt like I had found the one missing piece of my heart. You are all so important to me. He seemed to just slide into place for me. It's a wonderful feeling. I wish it for you. All of you. To find your most precious person."

[sassy-chef-david]

"It is hard not to worry, that's true. I worry for you all the time" David says as he squeezes Skylar's hand. "But I believe he will be good to me as well. I feel...complete..for the first rime in centuries" he says before kissing his forehead "If I can, my darling Skylar, so can you"

[skylar-is-the-light]

"I know he will. Magnus is a lovely fellow." Skylar replied with a soft smile. He glowed with happiness for David as he took his hands. "I do have news...I've found my person. Her tonight. You know him. Eric. He's..." Getting choked up he wiped at his eyes. "He's wonderful. I...I've been waiting for so long...I never thought I'd find him."

[jojo-is-the-oldest]

"I thought so too. He was so cute when he gave it to me with that cute little bunny smile. Sky, is it possible to be in love after only a few moments?" Joel sighed wistfully as he leaned against his platonic soulmate "Tis a beautiful feeling isn't it?"

[skylar-is-the-light]

"Well he sounds darling. I hope it works out. I think you could do with someone to dote on you, my heart." Skylar pecked Joel on the cheek. "I think its love transcends every. It can come from the second two beings lock eyes. That is what I was taught. I believe there is some truth to it."

[the-real-eric-kim]

Eric truly believed Skylar as he spoke and gave him a small yet hopeful smile. He placed a gentle kiss on his lips. "Then I will trust you with my heart and my happiness, my soulmate. Do with it as you please but please do not hold yourself back from me so that I can do the same."

Eric listened to Skylar's story, anger at Malachi filtering through their bond before he could stop it. He quickly reigned it in so Skylar could finish his story. "That was not love, nae sarang, but infatuation. He painted the perfect picture to reel you into his web and then showed his true colors. I would never hurt you like that and I would never push you to do more than you are comfortable with. You are my life now, Skylar, and I will do all I can to make sure you are happy, safe and loved." He says before kissing him again.

[skylar-is-the-light]

The kiss made Skylar melt. Like he was wrapped in a warm cocoon. That he would be safe. Be loved. It felt a lot like when he was with Joel. Or David or Danny. That all encompassing love. When Eric pulled back Skylar had tears in his eyes. "Thank you...for wanting me Eric. No one could ever bestow a more perfect gift then themselves."

Skylar choked on a sob. He hadn't even realized he was crying as he spoke. "I know now he is poison. I can't help by worry about the others that have fallen victim to him. But I am too afraid to go looking for them. I dream of him. Dream of that time. Terrified that I am still there. Under his thumb. I spent many months hidden from the world. With only Joel, David and Danny near me. I feel stronger now. I feel..." He took in a shaky breath. "I feel whole. For the first time in my life. Whole here with you."

[dancing-knight-danny]

"I have a great support system. I do not want to burden you, my dove, when you have burdens of your own." Danny sighs before kissing his forehead and squeezing his hands. "I wish the same for you, my dove." He says softly before brushing rhe hair from Skylar's eyes. "Let's make a deal. We will lean on each other but we will also learn to forgive ourselves and open ourselves up to others once again, allow ourselves to love and be loved. Deal?"

[skylar-is-the-light]

"I would set everything aside for you...I hope you know that." Skylar said, clasping Danny's hand in his own. "You are part of my world. All the love your feel for me...I have for you. Maybe even more. You are my lifeline. All of you are. I would be dead if not for my most precious friends. I love you...very much."

He wiped his eyes with a smile. "Yes. That sounds like a wonderful idea. Tell me...has anyone caught your eye here tonight? These parties are always so festive. So many new faces."

[the-real-eric-kim]

Eric wiped Skylar's tears gently as they fell. "Do not cry for me, jagi. I am in a much better place how thanks to them and now you." Eric says softly "I'm glad I failed to end my life all those years ago or I would have never known how it felt to be truly whole. I want to be the man you deserve and to love and take care of you. Together we can heal each other" he says softly and kisses Skylar's forehead.

"If I cannot be vulnerable and open with mt soulmate, then who can I truly trust to be myself and not be judged for my past?" Eric says softly as he continued to wipe Skylar's tears. "I want to know you the same way when you're ready to share"

[skylar-is-the-light]

Skylar sighed into the kiss to his forehead, not wanting the touch to end. Skylar loved affection. In all its forms. He relished in physical touch. His friends were wonderful about letting him love on them. "I would hold your heart in my hands and breathe light into it once more. If nothing else than to see you smile, my love. Your smile is beautiful. I look forward to may more moments like this one to cherish between is. I shall make it my life mission to show you what love truly is."

He covered Eric's hand with his own on his cheek. "Oh...it's a terrible story. I still uncover pieces of it." Skylar never seemed to sleep well. Plagued with nightmares of Malachi. "He was...he was gentle at first. The beginning of our courtship was enjoyable. I thought the world of him. Until he changed. He became obsessed with have children. I've always known I was a carrier. But no matter how many times he tried...I just couldn't get pregnant. That's when the physical abuse started to happen. But he'd been manipulating me for much longer. He hated Danny, Joel and David. Hated them with such passion...I feared for them. So I had to shut them out. To protect them."

[dancing-knight-danny]

Danny gave Skylar a small sad smile. "I'm working on forgiving myself, it's jjst a hard process." He said "Your support and faith means alot to me, my dove. Perhaps one day I will be worthy of it"

[skylar-is-the-light]

"Fear not my heart. You are healing. The process is not linear. But I'll be here with you. Lean on me when it become heavy. I will stand beside you and help drive those memories away." Skylar took Danny's hands and gave them a squeeze. "You deserve so much more than I can give you. I hope true love finds you and helps your heart to heal." He kissed his cheek then wrapped his arms around his neck.

[jojo-is-the-oldest]

"That's because I haven't been this hopeful about a prospective lover before. He's special" Joel smiled fondly before nodding "He is, he shares the same power as David. He gave me a blue rose" He smiles and shows Skylar the rose he kept in his inner jacket pocket.

Joel smiles brighter as Skylar spoke of Eric. "I know he will take good care of you, Sky. If he doesn't? Danny and David will have to wait in line to kick their platonic soulmate's butt because I will be there first" he says only half joking. "I am so happy for tou, Sky, for you to find your missing piece so you can finally feel complete and heal." He says kissing Skylar on the temple.

[skylar-is-the-light]

"Oh its beautiful! What a sweet gesture. He must be a very kind person. I can't wait to meet him!" Skylar sighed happily, leaning against his soulmate. "Look at the two of us. Love struck fools. Danny will have to tie rocks to your feet to keep us from floating away."

[sassy-chef-david]

"I am. For the first time since Aera was taken from Austin, Danny and I, I feel....hopeful. My forever is here in New York be it Magnus Bane or someone else, I can feel it. Though my heart hopes it's Magnus. Austin hopes so too, he worries about me and adores Magnus"

[skylar-is-the-light]

"It's hard not to worry about those we love. But Magnus will be good for you. He has such a love for life. It will lighten your heart. It's him...I can feel it." Taking David's hands and holding them to his heart, Skylar smiled warmly at him. "You are very brave my light. To put yourself out there. Maybe one day I will be strong enough to do the same."

[the-real-eric-kim]

Eric felt the same chill Skylar felt when he moved his hand, wanting to keep touching him and to pull him closer but didn't know why. Eric wasn't normally one for skinship but having two overly touchy platonics kind of softened him to physical touch with people he trusted and cared about. Skylar was different though. They had just met but he felt drawn to him. He felt he could trust him and show him the pieces of himself he hid from the world. For the first time in forever he felt like he could exhale and it was an overwhelming feeling he still couldn't explain. Eric reached up and traced under Skylar's eyes that brimmed with tears, wanting to comfort him. "I could never be disappointed. I can't explain why but I feel like you are special." He says softly.

Eric closed his eyes briefly at the kiss to his cheek, feeling his whole body tingle at the action. He felt the familiar tingling of Skylar's initials etching themselves to his collarbone and exhaled. He relished in the feeling of being complete for the first time in his life and when he looked back at Skylar to see if he felt it too, felt their souls intermingling, a tear rolled down his cheek without him realizing. "Finally" he breathes out softly because he finally found his missing piece. His home. Eric reached up and caressed Skylar's cheek again before leaning in and placing a kiss to his lips as another tear fell. He knew Danny, David and Magnus would probably tease him for crying but he was overwhelmed at finally finding his forever love.

[the-real-eric-kim]

Eric hums and nods, stroking Skylar's hair. "I understand, jagi. It was a long time before I ever felt safe. And even though I feel safe and secure now, part me of wonders if the other shoe will drop and I will be left alone again" he says softly.

"Infinity sounds almost too good to be true but when you say it, I feel it's truth." He murmured and kissed his temple. "Only Magnus, Danny and David know of my past. My parents abandoned me when I came into my fire power and I accidentally burned my mother's favorite rose bush. They left me as the ward of the High Warlock of Daegu who beat and tortured me, even letting others in our circle beat and torture me, until I was 15 and ran away to Busan. I met a girl and fell in love, or at least I thought it was love but my close friend turned out to be her soulmate and they both abandoned me. I roamed Korea for over a century and was ready to give up. I attempted to end my life but Danny and David found me. They never left my side unless Danny had to go back to Faerie for his duties. I met Magnus in Seoul and for the first time in my life I knew what the love of a father felt like. We eventually settled in Brooklyn and we've been here ever since. I have a good life but until I met you, the loneliness was eating me alive" he caresses Skylar's cheek "You may br damaged but so am I. To me you are the light in my dark existence"

[skylar-is-the-light]

As Skylar listened to Eric speak his heart to ache. For Eric. By the time the warlock finished, tears were streaming down his cheeks. When Eric cupped his cheek, Skylar let out a little sob. But it wasn’t sad. He smiled at him, covering his hand with his own.

“Oh Eric…” He sighed out his name. His story was so sad. “I am grateful to Danny, David and Magnus. For without them I wouldn’t get the chance to be with you. And I want to be with you. More than I’ve ever wanted to be with anyone. I will love you, cherish you. Take care of you as long as you’ll allow it. You never have to be alone again, my heart. Never again.”

The tears continued as he remembered his own story. He found love in his friends too. It was truly a small world out there. And for once Skylar was truly happy. Loved. Sheltered. “Thank you for trusting me with your story.”

[dancing-knight-danny]

Danny sighed, holding Skylar close as theh danced, kissing the top of his head. "It's understandable that you have trust issues after what you have gone through but not everyone has bad intentions, my dove." He says softly "We will always be here for you, by your side, but please do not let fear keep you from finding something beautiful"

[dancing-knight-danny]

Dsnny sighed as he thought about finding his own forever love. "Perhaps snd if I do i would cherish them. But part of me feels I don't deserve it after I couldn't protect Aera. It took a long time for David to look at me after the Unseelie attacked the Seelie Court and took Aera from us, took Seraphim and Gabriel's husbands, your platonic soulmate's father. I know realistically it wasn't my fault but it weighs on me despite being forgiven and make me fear if I am worthy of a forever love sometimes." He says before smiling at Skylar and kissing his forehead. "I love you too, my dove. You never have to thank me for caring"

[skylar-is-the-light]

“Oh Danny…” Skylar reached up, cupping Danny’s face. He kissed his mouth. “I know your heart feels heavy. I would tell you tis not your fault. But that would negate your feelings. And they are yours. I pray one day you will be able to forgive yourself. Maybe finding your love will help.”

[jojo-is-the-oldest]

"I would like to explore things with him. From what Luca tells me he is pretty innocent but a good man. I promise I'll introduce you once I see where it goes" Joel said before laughing and nudging his platonic soulmate "Ha ha I am not that bad. But I did joke and say I was only half angel." He grins before sobering up a bit when Skylar said he met someone.

"They must be special if you're telling me about them. Do I know your mystery man?" He asks.

[jojo-is-the-oldest]

"We didn't kiss so I am not certain yet but I think he may be. I feel the pull" Joel smiles with a light blush tinting his tanned cheeks. "I hope he is"

"Eric? I've met him! He is kind of quiet but a good man. Is he your forever, perhaps?"

[skylar-is-the-light]

Skylar smiled at the blush. “I hope he is. I’ve not seen you this happy about a prospect before. You said he’s a warlock?”

Skylar’s own blush warmed his cheeks. “He’s a wonderful, beautiful man. And yes… a good person.”

Skylar beamed. “He is. I’ve found my missing piece after all this time.”

[sassy-chef-david]

"Shhh don't think those thoughts, my darling Skylar. We would have burned the world if anything happened to you." David says as he caressed his cheek. He smiled and nodded. "You know challenging her is a losing battle. When you meet them, you'll know. Just like I have yet to kiss Magnus to confirm but I feel the pull. When you meet yours, I want to meet him and make sure he's right for my little darling" David says, not knowing that Skylar's possible soulmate was his platonic.

[sassy-chef-david]

"You never have to thank us, my darling Skylar" David said, kissing his forehead. "We love you and just want you happy, safe and thriving. New York looks good on you"

[skylar-is-the-light]

Skylar’s eyes fluttered closed at the kiss as a soft smile tugged onto his lips. “I am happy here, my love. You seem happy too. I hope this means your heart floats a little easier now.”