Fandom Tale of Two Survivors { The Last of Us 1x1 with icedthemoon }

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Why he had been so terrified of this before didn’t even make sense to him now. The commitment was not scary. He wanted to be committed to Alex. The journey was not scary. There was no journey that he wanted to be on without him by his side. The question about whether or not this was a reciprocated love was fraught with holes. Of course Alex loved him in the same way that he loved Alex. If you didn’t love someone, would you travel all the way back to where people scarred you for being yourself and risk your life to save that someone and also sleep in their arms every night and kiss them like they were the only person who mattered in the whole world? Because that was how it felt when Alex kissed him. His lips told him the story of how Nate was the most important person in Alex’s world, and it was by far his favorite story. As the kiss came to a break, he brought his fingers to Alex’s cheek. Ran a tip over marred skin. “I love your scars. I know they represent something that hurt you both physically and mentally, but I love them, because they’re you, and I love you. And I love that your cheeks flush pink all the time. Carlos wasn’t wrong when he said they were the cutest.” He could list the thousands of reasons why for the rest of time and still never be finished. “You are the most incredible person I have ever met. I don’t know how I got you, but I did, and I don’t ever want to let you go.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex knew that this was love, he might not have known what it was before, but he knew it now. He was headed back to where he'd left and it was terrifying but he knew with Nate beside him that it was different. He wasn't heading back to the island, but somewhere new. Once their kiss broke, Alex looked at Nate with the warmest smile on his face. He felt Nate run his fingers over his scarred cheek. He listened to Nate, his cheeks flushing pink again at the compliments and words. He was an incredible person? That was a new one to him. "Have I ever told you about why we had these scars? I know I told you I left because of the fact that I couldn't love who I wanted, but I can't remember just how much I've shared. I want to share it all with you Nate. Every piece of my past that led me to be here. To be yours." Alex said, shifting away from Nate to lay down on his side on the blankets. Much more comfortable than the awkward sitting mess they were just in.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate readjusted to lay with him on the blankets, but his stayed attached as much as possible. He stayed close. He ran his hand across the scar again, taking in the color and distortions. “You told me that this was the way of a prophet. That your people had it as a representation of man’s flaws.” Nate tried to recall their previous conversations, but a lot had happened since then. Alex had always been a little cagier with information of his past than Nate, and that never bothered him. He knew that Alex would tell him when he was ready. “You told me there was only man and woman together. Only black and white. And you told me that I didn’t have to be worried about any competition with any of the other warriors.” He smiled at that last bit. “Okay, maybe you didn’t say exactly that, but that was the impression I got. None of them were clearly gifted in charming you like me.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex was glad to have him still so close as he looked at him. He felt Nate's hand run across his scar. He listened with a nod. He'd always held back on his people, telling the details of his past. Alex knew he'd talked about some of it, but so much had happened, he couldn't remember. Alex chuckled at the last comment. "No, none of those warriors had the wonderful ability to charm me like you did." Alex said with a grin. "My group, we're called the Seraphites. Our prophet created our island to sustain us when the old world was doomed. We were raised to believe in her completely. The elders had say over everything, and speaking against them was punishment by death. We were fighting with a group who'd taken over control from FEDRA, all led by an man named Isaac. We'd have truces here and there, but one or the other would break it and we'd fight again. There was one battle I was in that, I needed work from the healers to be back to normal. That's why I was so anxious in the cities. I've been ambushed before, and I've been part of an ambush. That is why I was so nervous about the park. We used one in the city to ambush the other group more than once. My group was aggressive with their tactics and deaths of this group." Alex explained. "I couldn't take it anymore, between the aggressive tactics and the fact that I'd have to marry a woman and believe in such a flawed system. It wasn't me. So I left and I found you. Wandering in North Dakota alone." Alex added, resting his forehead against Nate's.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Seraphites. That was such a strange name. He wondered if it had something to do with the prophet. Likely. Nate didn’t know much about cultures and groups like that, but he knew basically how they seemed to work. Maybe this prophet brought peace and harmony at a time. That was so often how this went. The other group sounds horrible, much like FEDRA. He was glad that they were not going to them. From what Nate could piece together about them, they sounded like they may even be worse. Anyone who could hurt his Alex like that was no good for Nate. And then it made sense with the ambushes. Of course. If Alex was part of this one again, off again war, it only made sense. Okay. No more big cities. No more parks. They would stick to forests as much as possible, and when they were forced to go into cities, they would make sure to stay away from anything that made Alex anxious. They would walk the horribly long way around. Nate would do whatever it took to keep Alex safe. “I was not wandering,” Nate attempted defense. “I was moving with a purpose. That purpose was to wait until you could find me. I knew I was headed in the right direction.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex watched Nate, knowing he was taking in the words that Alex had spoken. He waited patiently, curious as to just what Nate would say. Though it wasn't what Alex had been expecting to hear. He laughed, hearing the way Nate tried to defend himself. "Moving with purpose, in the opposite direction from where I was coming? But you were waiting for me?" He asked, leaning forward and kissing Nate gently before pulling back. "I'm just glad I found you when I did otherwise I would've been chasing you east instead of us moving west." He added with a smile.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

He smiled into that kiss, because it was everything. So simple, so small, and yet it encompassed everything they were together. “Do you know how long I was in that town before you got there? Three days. It wasn’t even a big town. I got there one day and then passed out because I was so tired. Then when I got up, I couldn’t remember how I made it there, and I was probably smack dab in the middle? Or I was too far in to see where it ended, which meant that the whole second day was me trying to figure out how to get out. It didn’t help that I thought I knew where I was, so I was making it up as I went hoping that I would somehow find a sign that said, ‘Go this way if you’re trying to find Washington.’” He laughed at himself and shrugged. “I mean, I guess I wasn’t too far off. You aren’t exactly a sign, but you are the best guide I’ve ever had.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex smiled himself as he pulled back. His eyes watched Nate as he listened to him. That seemed to track for what Alex knew about the medics poor direction skills. He could imagine Nate entering the city, finding somewhere to sleep and then wandering around trying to figure out where he was and how to get out of the city and head towards Washington. He chuckled hearing that he thought he'd find a big sign showing the way. Alex then blushed as he heard that Nate called him a 'sign' and the best guide he'd had. "I really didn't do much, just kept you from being lost." He said with a smile.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

“So really, I think that means you have done a lot more than being a simple guide. Would you believe that even with my mama and the boys, I could still get horribly lost? and I got them lost so many times?” He shook his head at the memory. “I think you might be magic. You think I’ve got magic fingers? Sure. I might. But really, you’re just made of magic. Everything you do is incredible.” He pressed a gently kiss to Alex’s lips. “So yes, I was waiting for you to show up. I choose to believe it’s that and not that I was horribly lost and would be lucky to end up in Florida.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex laughed himself at that. "Is that so? I bet they loved that" He said with a smile on his face. "I think we're both made of magic Nate. And when we're together it just becomes a lot more obvious." Alex told him, smiling at the kiss on his lips. "Between you and me? I'm rather glad I found you when I did, I don't think I'd want to travel all the way to Florida to find you." Alex told him with a small laugh. This was perfect to him, this moment. Just for them.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate smiled mischievously at him. “Alexander, are you saying that you wouldn’t travel across the country for me?” He knew this was not at all what he was saying, but it was so fun to play. He knew that Alex would. If Nate truly wanted to go to Florida right now, he knew that Alex would change course with him. He would probably have a million questions, but he would still do it. And Nate would do the same. If there was something out there that Alex believed in, he would go with him. The Fireflies were a dream. He would chase reality with Alex every day.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

He saw that mischievous smile on Nate's face and matched it. "That is exactly what I'm saying Nathaniel. I would not travel across the country for you." Alex said with a laugh. They both knew that was a lie, especially considering what they'd gone through already. He would follow Nate anywhere in the country, because with Nate, everything was right. Everything was the way it was meant to be. It was perfect.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate shook his head with mock offense. “I think I may have to take it all back. No more less than five feet,” he leaned back all of maybe four inches, “no more cuddles,” he moved his arms to be in his own lap which were still very much touching him, “no more kisses just because.” He smiled, eyes flicking to his lips. That one would probably be the hardest to even pretend to follow. He gave up almost immediately and leaned back in for another kiss. “Starting now,” he laughed. “And just so we’re clear, if you’re not going to travel the country for me, I won’t for you either.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex watched Nate shake his head and his eyes widened as he heard no more less than five feet, no more cuddles as Nate moved his arms and no more kisses just because. Alex knew he was playing around, they didn’t just confess their love for this to happen. He watched as Nate’s eyes flicked to his lips and Alex smirked. And then he smiled into the kiss. “I guess I could be persuaded to travel the country with you. Maybe.” Alex said with a laugh.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate tried not to smile like he was living his best life, but he did anyway. “Well, that’s good, because I clearly am not able to keep that up long.” He looked over the man he was absolutely in love with and just about melted where he lay. “So really, it’s either a good thing I don’t plan on traveling the country any more than what we are doing now or that you can be persuaded. Is it the kisses? Can those persuade you if I change my mind? Because I am very much okay with that being the appropriate tactic.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex chuckled. “I can see that. But I know it’s hard to resist my charms so I understand.” He said, looking at Nate. The love of his life. Alex smiled at him. “If you change your mind on where we’re traveling, I think kisses might be the only thing to work.” He said, leaning forward and kissing Nate again before pulling back.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate rolled his eyes but smiled just as big as ever. He groaned as he left the kiss once again and sighed. “Now I’m sounding like Carlos,” he laughed to himself. “This is what you do to people,” he pretended to whine. “You make us all melt away. You are aware of that right? I would say that you have us all wrapped around your finger, but Kaleb seems to not actually be affected by your charm, and Carlos seems to have given up trying to steal away your affection. Okay, so maybe it’s just me.” He attempted a shrug.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex heard the groan and laughed a little. “Please don’t sound like him. I’d rather you sound like you.” Alex told him, before his eyes widened a little listening. “I wasn’t aware of it but now? I am. Maybe I’ll have to use this to my advantage..” Alex said with a wink. “I’m sure I can convince Carlos to carry me again once Kaleb’s better. Maybe my leg will act up while we’re walking. And I know I have you wrapped around my finger.” He teased, a mischievous smile on his face.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate snorted out a laugh imagining the tragedy of Alex’s leg. “Oh I am certain that if Kaleb were to magically be feeling better tomorrow, he would carry you to the ends of the earth.” He rolled his eyes as well as his body until he was on his back and staring at the ceiling. “Or, maybe, Kaleb broke your spell,” he suggested as he tapped Alex’s nose. “Maybe now he’s back to being a one-man kind of dude. Maybe that means I get to keep you for myself. Unless, of course, you want me to share. Because I am very bad at it. It’s probably because of the whole being madly in love with you thing.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex laughed with a smile. “If he were magically better than he probably would.” Alex watched Nate roll onto his back at the same time as he rolled his eyes. Alex shifted himself so he placed his head on Nate’s chest, arm over his stomach. Alex chuckled at the tap on his nose. “Yeah, he broke the spell I had on Carlos. But I’d rather be just yours. You don’t have to share me. I’d rather not share you either.” Alex said, smiling as he looked up at Nate.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Nate looked for patterns in the ceiling, a wooden ceiling that was too dark to really see with all the shadows that the beams and windows cast. “There went my plans of taking him up on that offer,” he teased. “I could decide that now I am addicted to the Carlos Special, and I would like to be carried around everywhere. Maybe we should play truth or dare again? See what fun things we could come up with. I am sure he would love that.” Reflexively, as Alex rested on his chest, he ran a hand through his hair. “Though, all jokes aside, I feel like a truth or dare now that we all seem a lot more secure in ourselves and with each other could be entertaining.”
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex looked at Nate with wide eyes as he listened to him. “If you wanna be carried everywhere, I’ll carry you. As for the Carlos special? I’m sure I can match that.” Alex listened to the rest of Nate’s words. “I could be down for a game of truth or dare again. Though we should probably do it when Kaleb’s better.” He said with a grin. Alex then leaned up and kissed Nate, a kiss that was a little more intense then he remembered Carlos’ had been.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

Thoughts of truth or dare, being carried, and really anything at all left. All his brain could do was keep him alive and functioning as Alex stole away his breath. That was some kiss, and though he had been kissed by Carlos before, he never actually had whatever the Carlos Special was. So, if this is how Carlos kissed Alex that first night with that dare, he could most certainly see why Alex was left a bit overwhelmed after that. He didn’t even know how to react other than to wrap both arms around Alex and hope that he was going to survive. Alex was holding out on him. What were these little gentle kisses? He thought those melted his brain. He was wrong. These melted his whole body.
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Alexander Brennan and Kaleb Price
Former Seraphite, Former FEDRA officer | 19, 27 | Current location ;; Montana

Alex felt Nate wrap his arms around him. He kept that kiss up for a few more moments before he broke apart. His breath was gone from him, and he was just kind of staring at Nate. “That is the Alex Special.” Alex finally spoke watching Nate happily.​

 

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Nathaniel Matthews and Carlos Da Silva
Former Firefly, Aspiring Artist | 21, 25 | Current location ;; Montana

“Oh.” Because that was all he could say to that. Because all other words were absolutely ripped from his throat and his being. Because Alex managed to somehow take control of his entire body with one simple action. Oh. “Um.” Fluttering blink and also rapid catching of breath since he forgot to breathe for who knows how long. “Wow. Okay. Wow.”
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