A Love so True
A gentle breeze blew through Harmonic's mane as he gazed upon the face of his angelic bride. Under the sun's warmth, she stroked his mane tenderly. Her touch brought him strength and courage only one lost in their own world could feel. Not far away, they heard the sounds of their children on the playground.
"Are you happy, hon?" Atmospheric questioned her husband, knowing full well what his response would be.
"This is what I always imagined heaven would look like."
"And you didn't even have to die for it."
"I wouldn't complain if I did now."
"Our souls are linked: bound together by the grace of creation."
"When we're together, I feel no fear...No guilt...All I feel is tranquility..."
"I'm my father's daughter. His children tend to bring out the best in people."
"It's more than that. You gave me a reason to live...A reason to be..."
"A reason to stare death in the face, unflinching: unwavering..."
"This mortal flesh may be powerless, but it won't be that way forever."
"For now, we should enjoy its joys and pleasures. Think of it as a preview for what's to come once your limitations have been lifted."
"I can think of a few things I want to shift right now."
"Naughty boy."
Atmospheric leaned down, caressing her groom's lips with her own. Harmonic could taste the energy hidden below her meek demeanor. She was power incarnate: a power he himself would one day come to possess. He thought back to their vows.
"I will forever be your sword...Your shield...Your guiding light to keep you on the narrow path in your darkest hour..."
A single tear streamed down his cheek...
Back at home, the couple spent what remained of the day with their children. In his younger years, Harmonic hadn't understood what the phrase "a child is a gift from God" meant. Now, though, he understood. He understood all too well. Melodic, Hard Core, and their baby sister Shadow were the lights of his life. He couldn't imagine a world without them, or rather, he refused to. Every time he held them close, he felt the warmth of their hearts beating. The paternal desire to protect and nurture filled his every waking hour. He wouldn't give this feeling up: not for anyone or anything. With these emotions came a darkness - the darkness to purge the world of malice. Those of ill intent who sought to bring his family harm would taste suffering incomparable. Little by little, day by day, he felt the shards of life take form, changing him in ways unseen by the naked eye. Even at the world's end, his resolve would remain steady for the sake of those he loved.
"I love you, daddy." Melodic spoke sweetly.
"I love you too, sweetie."
Hard Core said nothing. He simply nuzzled against his mother, holding Shadow in his forelegs. Like his father, he was quiet - taciturn. While many viewed this as cold, his family knew better. His emotions were felt by his presence alone. Though often intense, they were easily relieved with affection and comfort.
"We should start dinner soon." Harmonic noted.
"We will," his wife assured, "Let's just stay like this a little longer."
Harmonic obliged, preferring not to disrupt the quiet stillness.
After dinner, the family marathoned the original Broly trilogy. Melodic and Shadow were absolutely awestruck by the visuals and story. They had never seen anything like it before. When the last movie ended, Harmonic and Atmospheric tucked the children into bed.
"We love you guys with all our hearts." Harmonic expressed as he hugged each of them.
"We love you too, daddy," Melodic replied on her brother's behalf, "Good night."
Atmospheric kissed each of them on the forehead. She exited the room with her husband, gently closing the door behind them.
Harmonic removed his shirt, settling into the bed as his spouse approached him. She stripped down to a new set of lingerie, accentuating her form.
"Thought I'd try something a little different."
"You look great, hon."
"No compliments on my personality?"
"That's a given."
"Sure you're not taking me for granted?"
"Wouldn't dream of it. Come here."
Harmonic pulled his bride closer, wrapping his foreleg around her in a passionate kiss.
"I'll be your super saiyan."
"Yeah?"
"Yeah."
"Better have plenty of energy reserves, then. We've got a long night ahead."
"Wanna find out?"
"Might need to think about that for a minute."
Harmonic traced his hoof, trailing down until he was squeezing Atmospheric's rump.
"How 'bout now?"
"You asked for it."
Atmospheric pushed her husband further into the mattress, nibbling his ear and kissing his neck.
"Someone's keen to sin."
"The devil isn't the only one who knows how to dance."
"I'll let Lucifer know you mentioned him during sex."
"He'll probably laugh."
"There's your awkward family dinner."
"Just shut up and fuck me."
"You're the boss."
Atmospheric unbuckled her husband's belt, unbuttoning and unzipping his jeans.
"I could write a story about this. I think I'll call it 'The Holy Harlot'."
"Am I your little whore, baby?"
"That's really up to you, isn't it?"
Atmospheric chuckled.
"There's plenty of time for that. Let's enjoy this."
"I love you...With everything I am..."
"You are everything, so I guess it balances out, doesn't it?"
"When you speak so elegantly, it reminds me how much farther I can still go."
"Want me to up the ante?"
"By all means."
Under the sheets, the couple embraced each other as Harmonic thrusted roughly into his lover. Every time they made love, his morale boosted to an all-time high. He'd come so far from the scared, lonely man he was before. He would do whatever it took to keep it that way.
"Kiss me."
Harmonic complied, sending both of them over the edge. They took a few moments to catch their breath.
"That was incredible, babe. Where'd all that vigor come from?"
Harmonic smirked through exhausted sweat.
"A preview of what's to come."
"Clever."
"I learned from the best."
"How 'bout a round of Mortal Kombat before we turn in?"
"You're on."
During breakfast the next morning, Hard Core revealed a startling revelation.
"Daddy, I heard weird noises coming from you and mommy's room last night."
Harmonic nearly swallowed his spoon whole. Atmospheric's face turned blood red. The couple locked gazes, communicating without uttering a single word.
"Should I tell him?"
"Coming out and saying "I fucked your mom" would be hilarious, but we should probably save that one for after he's learned basic biology."
Harmonic stared back at his son. He thought up a quick lie.
"We were moving some heavy stuff."
"Oh...Okay..."
Harmonic returned his attention to his wife.
"Might need to reign it in a little bit for a while."
"Agreed."