113. Zephyr vs Marcus. *

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Ths music was deafening and the people danced and enjoyed the never ending drink and food.

My new husband and I sat at the large table surrounded by our family and received gifts from those attending.

" This humble gift couldn't begin to thank for..

" I hope Ehlite will bless your new family..

" Master Zephyr this is from all of us as thanks..

" I pray for your happy children soon bless this village.."

" Thank you Myma.."

Granny friend and council member waddle away giving us a brief breather.

" Did you noticed how almost all of them are giving us baby stuff? " - Zephyr turned to me with a small onesie for our future baby.

I took it and put it to the other dozen. " It's tradition..besides. ..

" Besides what? "

I leaned in his ears. " Mom told that after a week of..well abstaining the likely hood..

" I know..."

I was surprised. " Was it.. one of the guys? "

" Hmm..Demelza told Alex, he told me..it was one of the reason was able to make it. "

" Still?..you remembered huh? "

He reached over and took my hand. " I don't want us to hurry..but, as we talked about it. We are married and it will be a blessing, whenever it happens. "

I agreed with him wholly.

But further talks were postponed when Zephyr was taken by his brothers and pulled to table full of drinks and very eager friends to share it with.

Similarly, I was surrounded by kisses and hugs plied with wine and prayers for a healthy baby.

" Stop it! ..we just agreed ..we are not in hurry. Same as always it will happen, when it happens. "

" Still, Sisi..I'm impressed how you two able to hold back considering the now 8 day hiatus. "

" She is very right Lylly. Tonight could be the night after so long await... "

Whatever I said went into one ear and out the other.

The crowd cheers stole our attention. Zephyr was lead outside by Alexander and Carlos followed by Lucian and Marcus we walked out with almost everyone else.

Outside was cold as hell but, at least no snow.

The skies were clear and the stars were bright as ever.

I walked to Lucian. " Did he challenge him? "

" Hmm..he couldn't wait. Have to leave tomorrow morming heading back to his homeland. "

The two faced each other in a circle.

Zephyr bare handed stretched a little his opponent spinning his daggers with efficiency drawing the admiration of the people including our daughter watching this from Alexander's shoulders.

Carlos walked in the middle and initiated the battle with a few rules.

" As agreed, Zephyr can't use his Blessing in the first round. It's Martial arts vs Dagger Arts.

Ready!?"

He waited until both nodded then clapped once signalled the start.

Marcus moved with purpose.

He stabbed the air as Zephyr avoided the last second and locked his wrist pulling it out the side and kicked the man ribs once before letting him go with a smile.

He laughed amused as if he had too fight a child.

To his credit the creep didn't lose his composure.

He took off his coat, lowered his center of gravity and waited for my husband to move.

He took off like an arrow.

Despite the cold and ice he ran as if it summer ground, sure footed losing none of his speed.

He closed the distance and 5 feet away made the all too obvious front kick.

Marcus caught his leg locking it under his arm and elbowed him in the face knock him back.

He touched his mouth seeing the blood.

" Hahaha..."

He lifted the tense atmosphere with a good natured laughter.

I bet some people thought he might break the rules after getting struck.

Despite the cold he took off his jacket and did few practice kicks as measures his opponent height and if he can reach it.

Marcus looked happy as well. He laughed with the people and seemed more relaxed warming himself hopping around showing great footwork.

Their white breaths were the only thing indicated the cold around them.

They clashed this time both arrived at he same time exchanging blows, Zephyr dodged his dagger and blocked his hits and kicks that were similar to his own kicks.

" It looks like they almost evenly matched.."

" You are wrong young Lucian..Zeph indulging himself..he could finish this fight whenever. He pulling his punches...because, it's fun."

Carlos smiled at the scene of two man expertly dodged deadly blows from one another.

With my limited training and ..well talent. I couldn't see what Carlos saw for me and I guess the rest it looked even..until.

" Stop!..I yield. "

Marcus put up his hand signaling surrender.

My love looked disappointed for a second but it changed to a appreciative smile.

He offered is hand in friendship. " That was great..but you held back friend.."

Marcus smiled widely. " It's not disrespecting you Lord, I assure you. It's more like self preservation. As a wanderer, I can't afford to ..go all out in case you know.."

He nodded understanding. " I took no offense, in fact, I enjoyed myself very much. Thank you Marcus. "

" Those should be my words..I suppose you blessing my might be...too much for the current me. Could I see it? Experience it? "

" Sure.."

He stepped beside him and put his hand on the mans shoulder.

" Don't panic no matter what happens and ..take a deep breath. "

Marcus followed and..

[SWOOSH]

Everyone looked up..but saw nothing.

" Boy..Big brother must've took him to the clouds."

Lucian with a bunch of other scanned the night sky.

A few minutes later..

[SWOOSH]

They arrived back both covered in light snow.

We all rushed the laughing couple.

" Master, did you jumped the sky? "

Zephyr shook his head to Manata question and pointed at be mountain. Formerly home to Emet.

" Lord Zephyr showed me the most wonderful animal Pen and mentioned it's heroic women's tale who built it."

We all smiled knowing where they were.

I picked up his jacked before the idiot climbed the mountain naked..upside down or something.

" Ahh..my wife. How, did I ever got so lucky."

I put his jacket around his shoulders and heated him and myself up with a few kisses.

" Good job, husband. "

He shrugged and signaled the crowds to follow us back the tavern.

" He will be a decent ally..or a fearful enemy. "

I looked behind him at the man surrounded by a dozen and still only watched Zephyr's back..he saw my gaze and smiled kindly before turned to the others.

He was creepy..why those eyes shining with almost fanatical madness when looking at my husband?