Love Is
Written by OtakuChld
DISCLAIMER: Jane and the Dragon is not mine. It belongs to the wonderful and talented Martin Baynton, as well as Nelvana and WETA.
I had a blast writing these.
This plot bunny was nipping at my ankles for awhile before I finally sat down and hashed it out. Gunther/Jane is my favorite pairing, so I wanted to give a look inside their heads, so to speak.
Many thanks and cookies go to The Lightning Flash, who lent her beta expertise and support. You are the greatest!
This first poem is in Gunther's point of view. Enjoy!
Gunther to Jane
Love
Is a deep kiss
in the pouring rain
Has fiery red hair
with a temper to match
Likes to pick fights in the training yard to prove she is as strong as me
even though she has no need
Is still fun to tease
and is cute when annoyed
Is stubborn and independent
and does not like to ask for help
Is completely oblivious
to how beautiful she is
Is still attached to that green lizard
but I am grateful he hasn't charred me
Is fierce, burning passion
that gets us tangled in the sheets at night
I once thought was the enemy
that would only stand in my way
I used to despise
for reasons tainted by my father's poison
Reminds me
that I am not my father's son
Has made me a better knight
and a better person
Is unyielding and undying devotion
who will stay by my side beyond death
Is not something I am used to receiving unconditionally from anyone
let alone the one I pushed away the most
Saw what I could be
when I could not see it myself
Believed in me
when I stopped believing in myself
Forgave all my mistakes
no matter how grave they were
Is warmth and protection
when I need it the most
Is a safe, quiet place to hide
when I feel helpless
Knows my inner demons and darkest secrets
and keeps them at bay when I am too weary
Dries my tears
when I cannot hold them back any longer
Loves me for who I truly am
and not who I pretend to be
Is what I cherish the most in this life
though I do not always let it be known
I will fight for
even if all the odds are against us
I will protect
with my life and my soul
Is my champion
against all that the world has thrown at me
Is my best friend
and my comrade
Is Jane.
I hope you liked the first poem! The second poem will be up shortly. Cheers, everyone!