From: Xbombie@aol.com Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 18:03:02 EDT Subject: Fanfiction Source: direct Title: "The Power of Fruit" Author: Angel-Wings Gaskins Classification: MSR, V Rating: PG... maybe even G... this one's clean! Summary: Mulder and Scully's life together...they love each other? What more could you want? Notes: First of all, I know Scully can't have kids. But in a miracle I didn't address in this story, it happened. Got it? Oh, this story wasn't meant to be taken over by kiwi, but it sure is nice...I like fruit ;) Feedback: PLEASE! I'm an ammature writer and I just wanna know your thoughts! DISCLAIMER: Let's just say lil ole me pretty much stole your Mulder and Scully for about 5 years...they'll be returned happily and without paying me...And I'm giving em back to 1013 or FOX or whatever also Scully stared at Mulder halphhazardly as she sucked on the rind of the kiwi he had presented her with just moments before. She couldn't help but smile at his boyish grin that seemed to say 'I pleased Scully!' She dropped the skin down onto the plate and playfully licked the green juice off her fingertips, letting the taste of the juice tingle her tongue. "Thanks, Mulder," she said through an appreciative grin. "Anytime, Scully." He took the plate from her and brought it into the kitchen. He dropped it into the sink and turned to look at her. She gazed in awe at his sudden urge to clean up after her. He shrugged in answer to her eyes, followed by her slight nod. "So...?" She had driven to his apartment earlier, just after work. There was no important reason she had come by, she just wanted to feel his prescence, wanted to be near him. They had been together almost a year, now, sheilding their new relationship from the eyes of the bureau. Scully stood and headed to her partner, wrapping her arms around his neck as he trailed his hands along her back. "I've been thinking, Mulder," she muttered between kisses, almost too soft to hear. "Oh?" He rested his chin atop her hairline, enjoying the moment. "What about?" She released a sigh of contentment and looked up at him. "Us." He returned her gaze, the look in her eyes reflecting in his own. He couldn't stop himself from losing his sanity in them. He lowered his voice to a whisper and continued with the newly found conversation. "And?" She set her head back onto his chest, contimplating her reply. She let the warmth of his body envelop her own, feeling totally and utterly complete--whole. "I want to get married, Mulder." His expression turned into shocked as she muffled the words into his shirt. "Married?" She pulled back to see his face. "Yes, Mulder. I know we've talked about it and what would happen at the FBI, but they can't seperate us, not anymore." He stared blankly at her, afraid to answer. "But, Scully, you know what would happen if anyone else found out." He traced her jawline with the back of his hand as she leaned into him. "God, Scully, I want to marry you. You know I do." Her head fell, her gaze focusing on the floor. She slowly returned her eyes to his. "I know...it's just...I want to be able to be near you. I want to be *yours*. I want to live forever with *you*. I love you." Her lifted his thumb to her cheek, brushing away the tears that had started to flow unknowingly. He pulled her close as his own tears came. "I know, baby, I know." She cried silently against him, his own tears soaking her hair. He pulled her away gently and placed a single kiss on her forehead before retreating into the bedroom. She wiped her eyes on her sleeve and leaned back into the counter. Mulder returned in front of her, shaking with what appeared to be anxiety. She stared at him questioningly as one of his knees fell to the kitchen floor and he presented her with a small, black velvet box. Her breath caught in her throat as the realisation of what he was doing hit her. "Oh, Mulder." Tears welled in her eyes again and she laughed nervously. He let out a deep sigh and cradled her hand in his. "Dana Katherine Scully, I want you to marry me." He stayed knealing until she brought his hands down to his cheeks and pulled him up to her. Her smile made him melt in a puddle at her feet. He pulled his hands through her hair as she leaned up to kiss him. He broke away breathless and stroked her cheekbone. "I'm guessing you just said yes." "You're damn right I did." He laughed playfully and kissed her softly again. XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx 3 months later... XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx "Oh, honey, you look so beautiful!" "Thanks, Mom." Scully planted a kiss on her mother's cheek before turning to the full-length mirror ahead of her. The long, white gown fit her slimmly and felt silky against her skin. It was lace and satin with small sequins tracing the length of her arms. It came to a 'V' on her neck, showing her neckline. She had her hair pulled into and upturned french-braid with a white lace barette entwined into it. "Do you think Mulder will like it?" she said to her mother who busy staring at her daughter. She nodded with her approval and kissed her Dana's cheek. "I just wish your father could see you." Scully hugged her mother and smiled with comfort. "I'll see you afterwards, dear." She left the small room, stopping momentarily to smile at her daughter and closing the door softly. Scully stared at the window at the flower covered feild and couldn't help but smile to herself. The sun was shining across the small archway covered with flowers. They had decided on a small wedding, only family and a few friends. They had also agreed to have it in spring, not in a church, but outside. Mulder had said she had looked so beautiful in the spring when the sun made her hair shine. Scully stared at him as he stood at under the archway in his black tux. He always looked so handsome in a tux. She sighed and headed toward the door, realising he was waiting for her. Waiting to *be* hers. XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx 5 years later... XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx Scully walked over to her partner and kissed him lightly on the cheek. He smiled and returned the gesture. "I missed you." He brushed past her, never leaving her eyes. "Really? I was only gone a day." He propped his arm on the counter and smiled lovingly at her. She nodded and walked into his arms. "I missed you, too. It's no fun getting yelled out by Skinner a week before his retirement unless you're there." She giggled lightly as Mulder looked over her shoulder. He was staring at the small girl walking into the room quietly. Her red hair shined as she stared back at him. "Why didn't Mommy get yelled at too? Where was she?" Scully turned around and smiled at the child. "Hey, honey, where'd you come from?" She picked up the toddler and set her down on the stool next to her. The girl twirled on the revolving chair, giggling insaitably. Mulder stopped the chair and gave her a stern 'I'm the father and I know what's best' look. She smiled innocently and muttered an apology. He kissed her forehead and turned to his wife. "So...where did you go, Dana?" "I told you already! I had an autopsy? Remember?" Mulder had a brilliant mind, but he could be forgetful. He nodded and pulled the mini redhead into his arms. "Come on, Samantha, The Twilight Zone is on." He winked at Scully and waltzed into the living room. Mulder came back in without Samantha and wrapped his arms around Scully. He twirled her around, her face buried in her neck, suppressing the laughter. He loved the sound of her laughter as it rang in his ears. "I've been thinking, Scully?" She smiled happily at him. It had been so long since he had called her that. After they were married it was always 'Dana'. "Hmmm...I like the sound of that." He kissed her gracefully. "So do I." "What about?" "The power of tropical fruits." <<<>>> Wasn't that a nice story? I liked it! I don't know why I kept dragging it through...but I think the kiwi I was eating when I started writing got to my head...hee hee...Anyway, I know Scully can't have kids, but Geez! That's where my beautiful fantasies of happily ever after come in. I know not everyone agrees with my liking of this story, but I wanna hear from ya anywho. I think it's about time I got some advice on a story!!! *Xbombie@aol.com* I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!