Let Fate Decide...

Greetings. My name, is Tarzan. This is my home, the jungle. Well, it's where I live, anyway. Me, and my best friend, Merida. Although... she's having a tough time here. She never intended to stay forever. Maybe you could pay her a visit, and help her? Anyway, feel free to stop by. We'll have an adventure together! ((Indie AU Tarzan RP blog! None of the gifs, images, or art are mine unless stated otherwise by me.)) FC: Jared Padalecki

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Merida couldn’t help it; she ended up giggling. Her laugh wasn’t too loud, but it was easily heard to Britt, who couldn’t help but smile at the sight. 

However, then she noted the expectant look on Jon’s face, and she gave him a playful “Really?" look. Lowering her voice, she leaned in. “They’ve already got the canon done, Jon.  Meaning I don’t have to do anything." 

As if she’d won an argument, she looked rather proud of herself as she folded her arms. 

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Tarzan only continued to explore more on his curiosity, beaming at the sight of Merida grinning and giggling to his playful act. The male shifted one hand to rummage fingers all along the archers foot, dragging and stroking calloused digits along the maiden's arch.

All whilst Jon deadpanned at the other mun, blinking a couple of times. But then a pout came, followed suit by his bottom lip sticking out as he looked pleadingly at Britney--as if to say, 'Pleeeeeeaaaase? It'll be cute!'

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Merida seemed to study him as well, just perhaps not with the same burning curiosity- but not curiosity was still present in her icy blue eyes. When she’d done her bought of inspecting, she did raise her foot a bit, thinking nothing of it. 

Almost stubbornly, though with good humor, Brittany crossed her arms with a slightly playful look, a response seeming to say “No, it doesn’t have to happen.”

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As if on cue, the man flickered hues of chartreuse to the Archer's bare foot, orbs dancing with intrigue and suspicion. The male hooted a bit, reaching up to Merida's foot with both hands, pressing calloused digits into her arch and heel. Gradually, he lifted both hands to her toes, pinching her biggest toe and pinky toe; beginning to wiggle them back and forth with an expression conveying pure fascination.

The blonde half grinned at the sight, flicking his gaze to the other mun, seeing her playful look. Jon scooted forward even more, splaying his hands out open to hold something. Her foot, perhaps? Heh. Little does Britt know about the canon magic that will force her to do something she won't want to do...

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Merida raised an eyebrow with a small laugh, ringing out her hair. “Well…Thot wos fun,” she said, keeping her leg without the shoe on the branch, her other leg tucked in to save her still-present shoe.

Britt, however, just kept her skirts tucked around her legs, feet under her knees. She was not going to be tickled, thank you very much…

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Tarzan merely persisted in his crawl, now reaching past the Scottish Maiden's bare feet, as he came within inches of her frame and facial outlines, emerald aspects boring into them. As for the blonde, he looked to Britt as he scooted closer, flickering eyes between Merida--as she raised her foot to keep Tarzan at bay somewhat--and back to the other mun. An expression drew over his face, as if to say, "Come on. It's gotta happen. Gimmie your foot!"

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Settling herself down, Brittany took a deep breath. Alright…glad to be out of that part then. Now, let’s see….what comes- Oh. Oh that’s right. 

The girl crossed her legs in order to sit criss-cross (though not without some nagging panic that she’d fall over), hiding her feet and legs beneath the skirts.  However, Merida didn’t pick up on it; she was too busy grinning. Apparently she found all of that a rather good rush…

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The teen couldn't help but smirk wider at the Scottish Princess' grin, seeing the amusement cascade across her entire chaste demeanor. It was all so amusing, in hindsight. Tarzan merely crawled closer, beginning to come within inches of the red-head's legs, while Jon mimicked the same with Britt. A chuckle was forced back, as he brushed a knuckle against the fabric of her skirt where the other mun's legs were tucked under. Ah, poor girls...

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Ah, yes- this part. Lots of swinging and tossing about…Alright. Brit gave Merida a look that conveyed a “just go with it and have fun” sort of attitude, before the red head and the ape man were off. 

Brit smiled softly and nodded to Jon’s apologetic smile, mentally bracing herself for whatever was to come….

Including the tossing. Which, might Brit add, was a rather frightful experience. But at least Merida seemed to be having fun….

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Whew. Glad to be out of that rain.

A sigh was expelled upon settling within the confines of the branch, the soaked bark somewhat comforting to bare feet, as he and Tarzan hunched over inside the large crawl-space. Droplets of cool-rain water streamed down their muscles, the hissing of the downpour batting against the roof of the branch that they remained in. The blonde smirked lightly to himself, taking a glance to the ape-man beside him as amusement drew itself over his pale features. We're at THAT part... sure hope Merida doesn't mind being tickled. Or being looked about, anyway.

And as soon as the thought was complete, the tanned muse began to make its way towards the Scottish maiden; curiosity settled onto benign features greatly so, while he crawled closer to Merida. Jon shook his head, glancing back to Brittany in front of him, as he began to crawl forward as well. Might as well copy him. No harm, right? 

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Brit returned the warm smile, unable to help her small giggle. Well that was an interesting occurrence. And no, neither of them are going to think that. Merida’s not surprised, and Brit is even less surprised. 

And, tada, here’s the rain- starts suddenly, making all of them soaked. Even Merida’s hair had begun to flatten. “I forgot about this part,” Brit remarked under her breath, tucking some of her wet hair behind her ear. Brit had always liked watching and hearing the rain- she didn’t much care for being in it. 

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The blonde chuckled softly at her reaction, when the downpour of warm rain-water came. "Well, guess we-" He was cut mid sentence, when he realized that all was coming out was probably monkey. Right... well, now what? Jon was met with an answer, turning his head with a frown towards Tarzan; watching ape man grabbing the red head by the waist. The tanned figure grabbed a vine; swinging around the tree, and throwing Merida inside the other large branch. “…Right. Now we’re at that bit.” With a sigh, Jon turned back to Brit, flashing her another apologetic smile, as he slid an arm around her waist as well. Grabbing a vine, he swung around the tree as well, and threw the brown haired girl within the branch, followed by the blonde as he released the vine.

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Brittany and Merida blinked a few times as the four spoke in monkey-chatter. Exchanging a look with each other, they then shrugged. To Merida, they were in the jungle- made enough sense. And Brit, of course, knew that Tarzan knew how to talk with the monkeys around here. 

Although in all honesty, while neither of them were freaking out about all the monkey-speak, they were a little jittery over that close call. Brit especially. That entire rush and slight scare had already left her tuckered out, to the point where she just wanted to find a nice field of grass and lay down in it for a good half hour.

But, she was going to hold it together- if she gave up the adventure now, then how much fun would she be missing out on?  

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"Alright, alright. Just get lost already!" Jon shouted, the final words dripping with a threatening tone. Though, he knew very well that a match involving him against an army of baboons wouldn't last long. Still, the vicious primates below all ceased their snarling and leaping, once the odd debate was over. Yet, the muttered chatters were still heard once all of the monkeys began scurrying away from the scene. Finally... geez. The blonde turned around to the other blonde behind him, allowing a warm smile to curve from the edges of his lips. Well, neither of them left. Look at that. Jon darted his grey-orbs between the two woman, slightly amused at the odd expressions upon their faces. ...Well, right about now is when Jane would be saying, 'I'm in a tree with a man who talks to monkeys!', but... I don't think that's going to happen. The mun thought, looking over to Merida with an amused look etching onto his pale-features. Wonder when that rain is coming...

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Merida hadn’t noticed when her and Tarzan vered off from the two blondes- but when she did, it hadn’t been under good circumstances. With the baboons not only gaining on them, but pouring onto the branch… It was only a matter of time. 

She hoped her look warned Brittany enough of the coming danger- which it did. Brit knew the look right away, and quickly complied when Jon pushed her against the tree. Neither her nor Merida objected, watching as the branch crashed to the ground. 

Well that was a close one…

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Even the boy had to admit that it was a close one. A very close call, in fact. If it wasn't for Tarzan, he wasn't sure if he would dodged the log itself. Luckily, they were safe. ...Sort of. The blonde patted Tarzan on the back and flashed him a smile. Though, this moment was interrupted by a collection of chattering and hoots, coming from above them. The two ape-men turned away from the girls, as they looked up to the mandril and her baby; witnessing them shouting angrily down to them, upon a vine. In response, Tarzan and Jon waved their arms at them, hooting and chattering back to them in primitive monkey language. The debate itself was mostly about the two behind them, as they chattered back and forth. Truthfully, that was the suspicion from the beginning, in the boy's mind. He didn't know how, nor why, but the knowledge of Baboons being territorial was planted within the blonde's mind. Which proved further as to why the girls were chased, in the first place. Wonder if Merida is freaking out yet. ...Wonder if Brit will freak out too.

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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It was very adventurous. Exciting to a degree, although both Merida and Brittany had different ways of reacting to the situation. The red head was laughing, actually laughing, clearly enjoying the tree-surfing ride, the blurs of jungle foliage, and the thrill of outrunning the baboons. 

Brit, however, was holding on tightly to Jon, and while she had to admit it was fun, it was honestly the most adventurous thing she’d done. To a degree, the thrill of all of this was overwhelming- she’d never experienced it before. 

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Although as terrible as it sounded, Jon was enjoying himself throughout all of this. The wind against his face, the lush jungle zooming past his grey-orbs, and the adrenaline pumping through the blonde's veins was nothing like he had experienced before. A small grin became plastered upon the ape-boy's features, while he shot a glance over at Tarzan. The ape-man himself had all but disappeared, which puzzled the mun greatly so. Grunting, he shifted his weight to allow the vine to descend into the jungle. Leaping off the vine, he settled on top of a branch, and allowed the blonde to stand. Smiling at her, Jon moved his gaze around for Tarzan and Tifa.  Wonder where they went... Suddenly, the blonde’s gaze spotted Tarzan and the Scottish red-head, leaping towards them rapidly, with panicked expressions etched on their faces. Jon furrowed his brow, looking towards Tarzan with the Scottish Princess wrapped around his shoulders, as they were coming their way. Why… OH. His head snapped upwards, just now seeing the massive log crashing down on them. Grimacing, the boy turned to Brit next to him and pushed her against the brim of the tree, just as the ape man landed and did the same with Merida. The log crashed into the branch behind them, going to the ground with a thud; with dozens of baboons pouring out of it.

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Merida seemed at least a little excited at this news- begrudging as well, but at least it meant the adventure could continue. Brit, however, gave a sigh of annoyance. “Guess we didn’t outrun them….So, what’s plan B?” 

After all, surely the guys had something figured out, right? 

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The glance he shot over to Tarzan was enough for the ape-man to grab Merida as well, as the horde came within feet of them. Alright, NOW it's time to go. The blonde gripped the blonde in his arms tight, as he slid back onto the branch, along with Tarzan. Once they reached the edge, both of them jumped off and dove down into the jungle; busting through the vegetation once more. The grey-eyed boy's feet connected with a twist of small branches, surfing down them as he held the girl close. He had to admit, all of it was entirely amazing to experience. Tree-surfing, dodging the baboons that were lunging at them, it was all wonderful. Adventurous even!

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Well, Brit hadn’t really been expecting to be let go- Merida seemed to be dealing with all this just fine, even seeming to have fun. Brit on the other hand? Well, as fun as it had all been to a degree…

When she’s sailing through the hair without anyone holding on to her, however brief it may be, it still has the ability to make her freak out. She gave a short scream, closing her eyes- 

Only to be caught. Once sure she was not in the air anymore, she opened her eyes, and gave a sigh of relief. She gave an appreciative smile to Jon, before looking over at Merida. 

“Hey, Merida? Next adventure, could we not get chased by baboons? Please?” 

“Wot, ye didn’t ‘ave fun?” the redhead teased. 

“It was an adrenaline rush, I’ll give it that much.” 

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Jon smiled at Brit in his arms, as he tossed a glance towards Merida in the ape-man's. Well, this is interesting. Never would have expected this today. until a collection of snarls and screeches bellowed out a few feet in front of them. The thoughts were abruptly ended though, when a collection of shrieks and hollers were heard from in front of them. Aww crap... Jon thought, slowly turning his gaze towards the source of the screeches. Grey-orbs widened instinctively, at the sight of dozens and dozens of baboons crawling and clambering their way up the tree; dashing towards the four with their usual cross expressions.

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Well, Brit then did look up for herself- only to give a surprised look. “Oh…Hey Jon. Fancy running into you here!” It was meant to sound pleasant, but given the current situation, it came out a little more panicked than anything. 

Especially when she felt a baboon on her foot. 

“Ack! No no no get off get off.” Although it wasn’t as though the baboon was going to listen to logic. Her and Merida both tried to shake the little devils off- only for both of them to loose their shoe. Brit lost hers first, much to her displeasure, and Merida’s boot followed soon after. 

“…It’s a guid thin’ those werenae mah favorite boots.” 

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Jon sighed in relief, as he smiled triumphantly down at the blonde. With a grunt, he shifted his gaze back up to the foliage above and pushed the vine further up into the trees. Just follow Tarzan. You got mad ape skills and muscles now, don't worry. The thought kept him going, as Tarzan and Jon busted through the foliage with the girls in their grasp. The blonde boy released the girl from his grip, as he aimed for the tree-top where Tarzan resided. Another sigh blew from his mouth, once he landed upon the tree; holding out his arms to catch the girl.

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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It was an odd feeling. Or at least, it was in the sense that they weren’t falling. In fact, it instead felt like Brittany was….was flying.That couldn’t be right. Had she already died? A painless death? Was she floating through the heavens? 

Well, when she opened her eyes, that didn’t prove to be the case. Indeed she was ‘flying’ but… Well. She was soaring through the air. 

“W-WHAT IS GOING ON.” 

At this, of course, Merida opened her eyes, giving a startled look. “I dun’t- wot.”

Of course, Brittany didn’t see what was holding her- but she did see that Tarzan was holding onto Merida. “….Oh. Well, that explains your case.” 

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Wait until they look up. The male mun thought, looking down between Brit and the red-head over only a few feet beside him. Briefly, the blonde boy shot a glance over to the pair next to him; seeing Tarzan looking ahead, as he scanned the trees to further gain ground upon the baboons below. That made the smirk on the boy's face go further... until a baboon latched onto the red-head's boot. Uh oh. ...I think Brit got one too. He remarked, thoughtfully, as the boy heard gnawing sounds emanating from the blonde's feet below.

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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This is not how I imagined my day going, Brittany thought as she ran with Merida. However, it is fortunate I’m a fast runner- although endurance has never been my specialty.  

And the lack of endurance was showing, as Brittany was showing down. Annnnd then she noticed the cliff. 

“You have got to be kidding me!” she huffed. Merida just yanked on her hand “We’ll figure somethin’ out.”  And soon enough, they were to the edge. “We could jump,” the princess said, looking below. “It’s a wee bit o’ a fall-“  “A ‘wee bit of a fall’? Merida that’s a long fall. And you know how I am about heights!”  “Do ye ‘ave another option?” 

“N-not exactly…” 

“Then we’re jumpin’. One, two…three!” And with that, the two of them leaped in the air. 

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And... now! The blonde swung forward, gritting his teeth as he dripped his muscle-toned arm into the depths below him. Relief washed over him, he felt the fabric of the girl's dress clench within his grasp. The boy sighed, and glanced over at Tarzan. He successfully grabbed Merida by her dress as well, though the two girls remained to be flying with their eyes shut.

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

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Brittany was just as confused about the situation, though perhaps in a different way. For one, she wasn’t as stripped down as Jon- rather, she was in a dress much like Merida’s. Form fitting to the waist where it poofed out just a bit, with long sleeves and intricate details on the stitching at the hem. 

It was absolutely lovely, if she were to say so herself- if it wasn’t for the fact that it was a long sleeved dress in the jungle.

Merida seemed to be doing better with it, having merely rolled her sleeves up as she explored. So many interesting things were here! Bow on her back and arrows at her hip, she was too lost in her own thoughts to hear her mun.

“It’s way too hot,” the blonde girl complained. “I swear, I’m going to get heat stroke if I don’t do something about this dress….”

“If it’s bothin’ ye that much, rip the sleeves off,” Merida replied a good few moments later, after registering what Brittany had said. “After all- I dun’t think we really want ye getting sick in the jungle.”

“But it’s such a nice dress-” “Brittany. Clothin’ or health?”

“…..I’ll just rip them quarter sleeved.” And so she did so, giving a content sigh as she cooled down just a bit. However, the relief was short lived as she heard quite a few chatters of baboons. She didn’t even have to turn around to know it was them- but she looked anyways. 

“Merida….” 

The red head turned to look at the scene, before taking a step back. “I think we best-” And the baboons  came off their trees, beginning the chase. 

“Run!” Merida finished, grabbing her mun by the wrist and dragging her along. 

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“And this is where we come in bro!” The boy shouted, in the primitive chattering speak. Tarzan merely quirked an eyebrow at the boy’s statement, before the two jumped off the tree-top, and dove down into the jungle. Okay, vine vine- Ah, vine! Jon grinned in victory, once his hand connected with the green-dangling object within the air. His body immediately propelled down, and sailed across the screeching horde. The two were yards ahead, as they sprinted across the jungle floor, darting in between the trees. Honestly, Jon was even shocked that this was happening. Here he was, swinging with Tarzan, in nothing but a loincloth; ready to save two girls from the baboons. Turning his glance he cupped a hand over his mouth. “Tarzan! You grab the red-head and I’ll grab the blonde, when they jump, alright?!” The ape man furrowed his brow, but nodded none the less. This was all said in monkey speak, as well.

It was entirely shocking to see Merida here, but even more-so towards the other girl. Who was she? She seemed to know Merida, at least. She's gotta be the mun... she kind of seems familiar looking... Jon nodded as well, and shifted his weight to another vine. He was a bit shocked at how easy it was, considering how hard it looked in the movie. None the less, the two continued to swing their way across the baboon horde, as they continued to screech and holler. The blonde outstretched his arm towards the girls ahead, as a massive cliff-side was coming up upon them…

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AU: Merida, Brit, Tarzan, and Jon! (The Baboon Chase!)

Unbelievable… It was the only thought lingering inside the blonde boy’s mind, as he rubbed the temple that connected down to the bridge of his nose. Of all the adventures he had been on, this was the nuttiest so far. Barely wearing anything, on a tree, sitting like an ape, with his muse. Fantastic, really. Don’t mind the new muscles though.

Jon looked down to his nearly naked body, admiring the new pecs, abs, and entirely new muscle-package all-together. Of course, he was still pale as a vampire despite the change. Yes, the grey-eyed writer sat with his muse, Tarzan, as they both crouched upon a high branch in the midst of the jungle; his attire only consisting of a brown-cloth wrapped around his waist and thighs. “Well… I wonder what’s going to happen next.” He spoke, mostly for his own sake.

The ape man turned towards him, cocking his head and furrowing his brow towards the boy’s odd statement. “What do you mean? How do you-” “Nothing, never-mind.” He replied, waving a dismissive hand in the humid air around them. “Would be better if I could talk English though…” “What is English?” Tarzan asked, tilting his head to the blonde boy in the tree. The pale-boy just waved him off, as he peered down into the bamboo grove below. “Nothing. Just look out for some hairless people below. I have a feeling I know what’s about to happen…” I hope whoever is down there, is ready to be chased by baboons. …And ready to lose a shoe too…why am I even here though!?

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Drabble --- She's more than a friend... {Tarida}

Emerald orbs settled upon the busy-red-haired girl, down on the jungle floor below. A soft smile curved from the corners of Tarzan's tanned cheeks, as he silently watched from above within the thick foliage that covered his body. As the weeks rolled by, he always found himself smiling at Merida. Not just when she was smiling back at him, or when they were happy. Or when the two had managed to get themselves in a ridiculous situation. No, he was always smiling at the Scottish Princess. Even now, when he watched her from above, as she shot arrows into her usual practice tree.

Tarzan's gaze followed the sharp-projectile when it left her bow, and stuck into the tree adjacent of her. Already the massive tree was littered with over a dozen arrows, all in a straight line along the shaft of its' bark. It was her weekly routine, by now. And yet, she still had no idea that Tarzan always came to watch her from above. The girl had requested to do this by herself, when she first set out with her bow. The ape man didn't question it, as he believed it was something to do with her own self, and her home. Still, he couldn't help keeping watch over her. Although he had no doubt that his friend was a capable fighter, she was not akin to the jungle as he was. Baboons, beasts, and any manner of creature could come upon her, and it would be over within a second.

But that wasn't the only reason.

He liked to watch her. Whether it was shooting arrows, eating fruit, or merely with her in his grip as he swung through the jungle, he loved Merida's presence all-together. At first, she was a friend who needed help. Help, and guidance from Tarzan. But after weeks, it had changed drastically. Now, her presence was more than just 'Nice'. It was amazing. Wonderful, incredible, and a dozen other things. Her being here wasn't just wanted for the ape man. No, now he felt that he could not live without her being here. Part of him felt horrible for thinking that, considering how much she longed to be home. But the feeling was true, and there was no denying it.

A light and quiet sigh left his lips, as he looked down to the Princess with a endearing expression. The meaning of her friendship had surprised Tarzan at how much it meant to him. Before Merida, strangers would come and go as they please. It was normal. He had no one that would stay with him, nor anyone that would wish to. The man had never felt such friendship or companionship with a human ever before. All until the red-haired-archer had become stranded in the jungle. All until she had been forced to stay here. All until someone would come and get her.

Again, he felt even more horrible for thinking such thoughts. After all, there was the possibility that she would leave. There always was. And once again, she would leave, and Tarzan would never experience such feelings ever again. But then, she would be happy. Truly happy, from his perspective. And that was another factor. The man was certain that Merida did not feel the same. Far from it. Yes, he realized that she valued him as a friend, but not as much as Tarzan did to her. At least, he didn't think so. How could she? It would be insane to think more of me. I'm just a man in the jungle. And she's... so much more.

Another sigh passed through his lips, as he tore his gaze away from the archer below; turning his body back towards the direction where their home was. Grunting, Tarzan leaped across several branches, cringing lightly as he attempted to stifle the leaves rustling and crunching. Despite leaving, the only current and true thought that ran through his head was one that would never leave. It would never vanish, nor waver. No, the thought would only flourish, and increase. And in time, it would transform into something else entirely.

She's my best friend.

My true friend.

Merida is more than a friend...