Title – The Four Elements of Love
Author Spikesgirl58
Rating – mild PG
Word count: 400 - 100 each
Prompt: #349 - The 4 Elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) Must use at least one element in some way in each drabble/ficlet.


I - Water

The force of the explosion knocked Napoleon to the sand as a huge column of water rose from the sea.

“Oh my God, Illya,” Napoleon whispered. He’d sent his partner in, told him not to come back without results. One minute of ego and
Napoleon was alone again. “I’m sorry, Illya.”

“That’s okay. I forgive you.”

Napoleon jumped. He looked and Illya was standing there, pulling off his diving equipment.

“Do me a favor. The next time you want to act like a hero, don’t.”

“Just following orders.”

Napoleon caught Illya’s arm and brushed the hair from his forehead. “Don’t.”

II - Air

The air fairly crackled with electricity, their electricity. Napoleon felt it the moment Waverly introduced them. Napoleon Solo was a man who knew what he wanted and he wanted Illya.

It had taken Illya’s kidnapping to make Napoleon confront his feelings. Some argued that it was a sin against man and nature, but something that felt this right had to be acted on.

Grabbing his gun and room key, he stepped out of the room and walked to Illya’s

Knocking on Illya’s door, Napoleon thought of everything he wanted to say.

“Napoleon?” The door opened. “What do you want?”

“You.”

III - Fire

Illya took a deep breath. The night was alive with smells – the tang of the sea, the smoky crispiness of the fire and their combined musk. He glanced over at Napoleon, stretched out on the blanket and caught the man’s hand. He brought it to his mouth and kissed Napoleon’s fingers. “This is nice.”

“And you thought a sailing vacation was insane.” Napoleon pulled Illya down onto him. “Just us, the sea, the fire and the night sky.”

“You’re a lumpy mattress.”

“You didn’t complain this morning… or later this afternoon or earlier this evening.”

“Or later tonight.”

“Or now.”

IV - Earth

That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

They watched history being made while wrapped in each other’s arms.

“Would you go to space, Illya?”

“Why?” Napoleon’s breath was soft on his cheek.

“Imagine looking back on the Earth and traveling among the stars and the bragging rights.”

“Why would I want to when all that I treasure is here?” Illya kissed him. “And as for bragging rights, I can always say that I’m the one who captured Napoleon Solo’s heart.”

“That you have and more.”

“Then let’s go to bed and I’ll make you see stars.”



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I really liked this! Each drabble was its own independant story, and didn't feel at all limited in space, or cramped - and all of them together form a lovely arc. Plus, it is so of its time. Not just their watching the Moon Landing together, but also the reference to homosexuality being a sin - it is something that would cross even the most liberated mind in those days. I really like Napoleon's straight forward approach as well, very in character.
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