I'm feeling lost...

*She had been informed that you were wake and lucid, which was a huge relief to her. She had spent the last few days worrying about you, she hasn't been able to sleep well at all.*

*She decided to arrive as early as possible, wanting to check in on you.*

*She twists the edge of her skirt in her hands, clearly nervous.*

~ Future Twig - @heroineofthewild

*Its been four days since I was poisoned. Three since you last saw me. Wren had told you on the way up that I was talking again. Moving about partially unassisted.*

*You hear a hum from the other side.*

Come in! Its open! I 'm afraid I might be a minute to open it myself.

*when you do open the door. You can see a started wood carving peice on a small tray and me slowly moving my legs off the bed to stand up. Theres a pink rabbit sleeping on rhe bed besides me.*

Hey Sky, you're looking a lot better than when I was here a few days ago. How are you feeling?

*She glances to the rabbit on the bed, pointing to it curiously.*

I'm okay. Moving too much makes my arms and legs feel really heavy. But I'm sure it'll pass.

*I give a smile. Looking at the rabbit. Before giving it a few strokes.*

Yeah. He's been keeping an eye on me. If you were here before he was the cloud.

*She giggles a little, walking over to the bed, sitting down. She doesn't touch Green, she doesn't touch anything that isn't on her person.*

Yeah, cloud hugs. There was quite the cuddle pile. And you said they wouldn't work for you.

*She teases, trying to make light of the situation now that you're feeling better.*

Uh, could be better. I mean, I'm better than when I left, kind of. Magic's really out of wack because of the stress and my brain fog is making it impossible for me to work. Just yesterday, I made salt cookies instead of sugar cookies.

They weren't bad, of course, but still.

*She looks down at her lap, gripping her skirt.*

*I chuckle. And shuffle towards you a little. Leaning my head against your shoulder.*

Cloud hugs i am clearly weak for...

Oh...

*I look worried.*

The stress? Well. I know zelda might be able to help if you are having magic problems. You guys pull from similar sources after all.

Salt cookies are. Okay. But they need something with them I find.

*She tense when you lay your head on her shoulder. She relaxes after a moment, but still seemed nervous.*

Sun already knows, and she unfortunately can't help me with all of them. Maybe my Goddess powers, but I keep accidentally summoning my Keyblade as well, and can't get it to go away sometimes.

I have to agree, but I found someone to take them off my hands.

*I nudge your shoulder with my head a little. Hoping the affection will make you calm down a little.*

You're keyblade? Huh. Maybe you should talk with Sora or Riku then. I know they are still around somewhere...

Or I could ask Master Aqua. I was due to go and see her in my travels as my mastery exam is due... relatively soon.

Actually I should probably tell her whats happened...

*I try to summon my keyblade. But it comes up empty.*

*She says the last part in a whisper, unsure if Green knows if Sun's pregnant or not.*

*The affection helps a little as she gives you a smile.*

I probably should... Or Ven, I tend to go to him in regards to Keyblade stuff.

*She frowns when your Keyblade is not summoned. She still somewhat blames herself, even if she shouldn't.*

Well, we'll give it time.

*She looks back down at her lap, sighing softly.*

*I dont seem concerned about keeping it to myself. So green must know.*

Ven is a good shout. Maybe I can point him in your direction if needed.

Yeah...

*I look at my hand. I look concerned. But brush it off.*

Yeah. Yeah! Im sure its just because im still not quite well. That'll be it...

*I give a nod.*

*She laughs lightly.*

I just haven't had the chance to call. With all of this and my stress, trying to get my magic under control wasn't a priority.

*She groans, rubbing her face.*

I need a full on tea party, if I'm being honest. Just some time to be little. It's long overdue, that little bit during my visit last week wasn't enough.

I'm just gonna end up scheduling one. Just need to figure out who to invite, besides you of course. Hopefully things will go fine that day.

Oh right... right! Of course you do. I'm sorry im... not quite all here.

Long night. You know how it is. You should give Ven a call. I'm sure he will be able to help.

*I look at my hand.*

I'll be contacting master aqua i think... something dosent feel right.

I... I think.

Yes. Absolutely. Its long overdue.

*I look as if im going to say something but get distracted.*

*She laughs lightly. She frowns a little when you get quiet.*

You're still recovering, please be patient with yourself.

*She smiles softly.*

Yeah. I have at least two guests on the list then, not included Roxas and or Revali.

*She hums, shaking her head.*

*I pause. Looking at you.*

Wait...

*I squint. Trying to remember...*

Did you... tell me that?

*I look down.*

Yeah but its been a while since ive not been able to summon a keyblade at all.

Atleast two? Me and zel?

How long exactly? I know that this isn't something I'm the most knowledgeable about, I just swing the damn thing. But you didn't say anything about struggling to summon your Keyblade before this.

Ah, no, not Sun. She doesn't usually come to these, ya know that.

*She giggles.*

Congratulations. You are going to do great.

I spent a long time summoning the ghost of a keyblade in place of the actual keyblade. The actual keyblade would only really appear when there were heartless around.

I dont know how to feel about not being able to summon anything...

*I chuckle.*

Sky, you were the one that picked up on my symptoms. I would've found out later and through much frustration if you hadn't put it together yourself.

What you didn't know is that I'm having twins, according to Sun.

Yeah, I remember that. It was around the time we met.

*She nods.*

Twins? How exciting!

If sun says its twins. Then its twins. Something about goddess magic and light?

*I nod.*

Yeah. Well its been. Six or so years. Whenever I started training under master aqua for the mastery exam. First point of call was making sure I could summon it for real.

*I nod.*

I'm...nervous, admittedly. I'm barely ready to have one more, with my relapse that while I'm not drinking, I'm still struggling with the rest of it? Having two, after so long...

And the symptoms are just the worst, exhaustion, brain fog, morning sickness. But at least those are normal over me grabbing plates and each one being a different color than they were when I pulled them out of the cupboard.

*She nods.*

That makes sense. I hope Aqua can figure something out.

*She sighs, taking a breath.*

I know...

*I pause. Confused.*

Colour changing plates?

*I nod.*

So do I.

Twig?

*I look worried. Its hard to tell if ive figured you out or not.*

I do...

*She takes a breath, biting her lip hard and cutting it on her fang. She doesn't really notice.*

Fae taught me thread magic.

*She swallows, looking at you, her grip on her skirt tightens.*

But I promise you, I've never used it on someone, and I haven't purposely used it in twenty years. After what happened with Uranium, it scared me out of using it. It made me push Puck away because he used thread magic and I was...in a lot of pain, even if he was trying to help me.

*She looks back down at her lap, tears gathering in her eyes. Stupid hormones and emotions.*

We had a fight and I threatened to put him in a bottle - which fairies hate, I know that - so he left. That was the last time I saw him until recently.

The only person I ever used thread magic on was myself. I have some limitations and my own magic prevents the more negative effects of using it from affecting me.

*I listen without interrupting letting you get it off your chest.*

*I try not to sound harsh. I try to keep myself composed. To keep myself together.*

*I just sound sad.*

Whether it's being a hero or having magic, people always start hating me for either one. Having used a magic so many people despise...how could I not be scared that you and everyone else would abandon me?

Maturing doesn't mean I got over everything I went through, I just got better at hiding my fears about it.

*She pulls her legs up, holding her knees to her chest.*

I'm sure you're mad at me. I'm sure Green is too if he's listening at all.

*I give a nod.*

I... I'm. I'm not angry... just. Upset. I hate being lied too... you know about this.

*I punch the bridge of my nose. Tired...*

Making the magic illegal wasn't some sort of power trip. It was to protect those I loved and to stop what happened to them happening ever again.

When I asked to know, it wasn't to keep tabs it was to keep safe. Until a point comes where we can find a safe use for it again.

I.... I said that.

*I open my arms out. Offering a hug.*

W-Well... Perhaps it's a good thing I was going to tell you that...

That Puck and I are talking again. That's who came over yesterday...

*I pause. But wrap my arms around you. Placing a hand on your head. And running my fingers through your hair.*

The process that Puck was able to come up with, I can do it naturally. It's how I got rid of my ears and tail all those years ago. He found out because he was going to fix it for me, I didn't know that it was supposed to be impossible.

That's what we found out.

Secondly, and we did this yesterday, but I managed to make it so that thread magic isn't a threat to Puck anymore. He can safely study thread magic to find a safe way to use it without it messing with his head.

I used my magic to put a barrier around the place thread magic was attacking him.

Oh! And regarding thread magic, at least for me, I can see people's threads without having to touch them. I've known that one for years.

*She closes her eyes as you run your fingers through her hair.*

*I give a hum...*

So Puck can use thread magic without the negative effects?

That's a good thing, we've just got to make sure he takes breaks now for a different reason. I'll be sure to have someone check in on him...

*I look down at you.*

So you've been looking at my threads for years?

I'm confident in the barrier holding up, but as a precaution. I'm also just a portal away from him and Zelda's giving me days off that I'd rather not have but know I need...like today.

Mm, no, not really. I don't like doing it. I stopped doing it a bit after Roxas and Ven got their bodies. I last looked at Ven's because of his sudden blindness...

*I give a nod.*

To see if the blindness could be cured. But it couldn't be. Because they were what. Snapped? Removed?

Yeah. You didnt know me then. He...

*I pinch my nose. You can hear the shake. You're aware that it was very bad. But youve not heard it from me itself. Not yet...*

I....

*She's quiet for a moment, moving her hand to rub your arm.*

*I curl in a little. Holding you tightly.*

*She's genuinely surprised by this. She thought- no, she knows Uranium didn't do that. But if she says anything... Well, she's only ever suspected anyway...*

*I give a sigh. And fall silent for a while. You seem trace a symbol on the back of my left hand. As if remembering something no longer there. Before i test movement in my arms and legs.*

*You're my sister... you deserve to know what happened...*

Aside from you killing him in your hero's journey? Not much outside that, it doesn't seem good, based on your reaction from back then...

I fought and killed Demise on my journey, but he cursed me. As long as i lived I was to be tied to his soul. So then his hate could never perish. He lived within me. it was... almost Six years. I had him whispering in my ear. Tearing through my nightmares and making my life a misery.

I couldn't get angry. When I did I hurt people. He got me exiled from my home. His magic would take over me and I would shoot lightning from my hands and storms would roll through the lands above.

*I take a breath.*

Then it... got worse. I could feel him slithering his way into my body with the thought of taking it for his own. It took months but I put plans together. To make sure that... when he did. He... When he took my body from me and either killed me or...

I would have a way to tell my brothers what to do. For a mortal body can be killed. I split my soul. so he... couldn't figure out how i killed him the first time. And stop them...

But he... he didn't kill me. He... tortured me. Chained me to the depths of my mind and made me feel everything. Every bolt of lightning every shock. Everything... not being able to move was... part of that... He. Chained my wrists. My ancle and neck. made me watch as he killed my friends. My brothers... he...

he...

*When she spots the tear, sees you crying, she shifts to give you a hug.*

What you went through was bad. I don't... I don't like talking about what i went through... but it. It doesn't make your suffering any less. Please don't think it does.

*She snorts at the Cho comment.*

Yeah, I get that, Regal too. Think they ever get tired of the same nightmares over and over again?

*I chuckle.*

Are you kidding? Cho loves it. Gets to beat up the nightmares in new and exciting ways. She threw a harp at the last one.

*She giggles a bit, before settling down, a bit sad.*

I don't think I've ever watched Regal do his thing... I'm usually trying to hide away... He'll come curl up next to me afterwards, though.

And you know. It's helped over the years. To, have someone with me to face them with.

'M usually too scared... Do your nightmares ever make you feel like you're a child again? Defenseless? Mine do... I just freeze up, like a child listening to their parents fight.

I'd just be in the way if I watched...

I've felt small. Defenseless. Sometimes i still do but my nightmares stem from not being able to save those i love. Having lived them as an adult i see most of them as such.

I still see Travelers death from time to time. And Green. those are the ones i see most often now. Held back by demises laughter...

*She blinks, looking at you as if she remembered something.*

Jun never told me about his death, but he did tell me about Demise possessing you. I completely forgot he did. I mean, Goddesses, that time was a mess for me, no wonder I forgot some details.

*She tilts her head.*

A...dream ward? I mean...it might help... Give poor Regal a break after twenty years - my nightmares are near nightly.

*She glances at the handkerchief in her hands and her nose scrunches up.*

Why is it always red when I'm stressed?

*I give a sigh.*

did he tell you I tried to kill him too? He was only a kid then too...

Think of it like a magic item that filters out bad dreams. Its around here somewhere...

*I look around but you don't see anything that would act as such out in the open.*

I'll find it. I... I definitely remember where I put it.

*I watch as the handkerchief now red, rests in your hands.*

No, he didn't. He didn't go into details on it, really. I don't fully remember the conversation.

Like a dreamcatcher? We have them at Rito Village but I've never used one. Revali thinks they're bogus.

Yeah, and also Demise, Ganondorf, blood moons, and fucking gloom...

*She sighs, dropping her hands into her lap.*

Everything that haunts my sleep...

*She's quiet for a few moments.*

Yes. Like a dream catcher with a lot of magic behind it.

*I sigh.*

You associate those colours to stress. So when you are stressed you see that colour and that is what its showing you.

*I look at you.*

*She groans.*

I just want it to stop.

*She laughs a little.

But it'll be a bit before my magic settles back down. I'm just worried about it getting worse. Colors are fine, but anything more and...

*She sighs, looking at the handkerchief.*

If - with your permission - Ven wishes to have his sight restored, could I do that for him? Puck would have a harder time whereas it's more natural for me. I... I believe I can fix that thread, put it back together. I've been thinking since speaking to Puck on how I'm able to do it naturally.

*She looks at you.*

His sight restored...

*I sit silently for a while. It already took a lot of self convincing to allow green and puck to restore Toris voice. And that was an eaiser task.*

I thought it couldn't be fixed. Because the thread was snapped. You'd have to form a new thread. Or find where the old connections ended up and put them together. I didnt think that was possible.

It's...a lot of me to ask...since I swore I'd never use it on someone, but especially because I hid it from you. But Puck would have a harder time with it.

I'm someone Ven trusts, and while I'm sure I'll... That I'll lose a lot of people's trust over this...

*She bites her lip as tears form in her eyes. She never wanted to hurt anyone, it's why she was so scared to say anything. All these years and she could've fix things herself, without Puck having to put himself in harms way again.*

*The only positive so far has been having Puck back in her life.*

How would it go back together do you think? like say... sticking together two pieces of wood from the same tree? Or the reversal of time to before the they were separated in the first place.

*Trying to use something I understand to make sense of this magic... its, not something you've experienced before when hearing me discuss it.*

It is an awful lot to ask. I wont lie to you, I don't know how to feel about the fact that this of all things was hidden. Even after I asked. But that is a discussion for another time.

*I try to relax my shoulders, but you can see I'm getting tired.*

For now.

Do you truly believe that you can restore Ven's sight? I will not risk the use of such magic unless you are sure of yourself.

*I look at you. before placing a hand on your shoulder.*

*Having that recall power is handy, but she never uses it since figuring out she's able to without Zelda's and a Secret Stone's aid.*

I do. If unbroken threads can be restored to their original state, I don't see why a broken thread would be any different, just a little harder. I don't believe there's any risk with me being the one using it.

*She sucks in a breath as she looks away. She doesn't know why you trust her, but her view of things like this is always skewed. She nods, looking back at you.*

*I place a hand on my chin. thinking it over. I'm silent for a few minutes before I finally give a nod. Happy with the response.*

Yes, of course. I'll get ahold of Ven about it and my Keyblade and we can deal with all of them when you're better.

*She looks at the handkerchief and if you watch, it changes from the deep read back to its original cream color. She holds it up.*

*I watch the colour change back.*

Yeah... you do have a pair of worriers back home don't you. And you might make the guardsmen panic a little. From what I understand, everyone's a little on edge.

*I chuckle.*

Apparently I do too, I've got my own worrier right here for one. And then there's everyone else. Including a big red bird who is supposed to be sleeping but is currently sitting on the roof above us. Pointedly not sleeping.

*She chuckles softly.*

Yeah, since telling them it's twins, they've been extra worried... They thankfully haven't told me that I need to just, not do anything, and I'm already trying to take it easy. I don't even argue about getting days off, or staying home.

I can only just stay seated for so long, you know?

*She looks over at Green as you give him scratches.*

You know...with how close you two are, I'm surprised I haven't been around Green that much. Granted, Uranium looking like him doesn't help...but I met Green before Uranium. Still refer to him as "pink baby god cloud" in my head. Just, uh, don't tell him that.

That's good, and don't worry. I'll make sure that they "definitely" know if you start overdoing it under my watch. Or at least, that's the line we can give them.

It is a little strange. Maybe you guys should speak at some point. Get to know each other. He is the god of heroes. And last time I checked you came under that umbrella.

*I chuckle. Pulling him into my lap.*

Like you wouldn't get on my ass for overdoing it. I assure you, I'm taking it as easy as I possibly can.

I know. My memory of that time may be shit - mostly because when I met him, I was recovering from a brain injury - but I do remember the "God of Heroes" bit and that I had to use telepathy for us to communicate easier.

*She hums as you talk fondly about the rabbit in question.*

You know me too well...

*I give a nod.*

Ahh... its not because of that...

He...

*I grasp at my hands.*

From what they tell me. When Demise stabbed him he... used his magic to pull demises power away from my body a spell taught to him but one that would kill him in the process. To... free me of his evil.

After he... died. He... he spoke to a friend of his. The woman who saved him, a patron...and he... drank of her Ichor.

And the blob is how I met him.

*She sighs, rubbing her face.*

Sounds like a lot...and stressful... Must have been frustrating for him, especially with Uranium running around causing a mess.

How did...Uranium come to be anyway? Because...I won't lie, when I first saw Green as, well, *Green*, I panicked...

*She hugs herself.*

*I nod.*

Very frustrating, learning to remember these things and people you already knew...

We... never figured that out. Or if we did i cant remember. I assume its the universe trying to balance something along the line.

I understand that. Forgetting things I knew how to do with my powers, forgetting my relationship with Revali - that one I'm glad at least ended up working out, now I have an amazing family.

Weird, doesn't make too much sense in my opinion.

As I said. Im not entirely sure if we ever figured that out. It was twenty years ago. All I know is that that fucker is dead.

Sounds like it. He was in that form last time I was here.

Yeah...

*She sighs, rubbing her face.*

I really should get over it... My memory of what happened is shit but it was one encounter with the guy... But the physical pain that came from that encounter...

*She shakes her head.*

That's like saying I should get over my final encounter with Demise. he scarred you. That dosen't just go away.

I've been through worse... One encounter with him shouldn't have shaken me up as...much as it still does.

*She shakes her head.*

I don't think either of us will get over what Demise did to us. And with having dealt with Ganondorf twice on top of it?

*She sighs.*

Its had an impact.

You fought Ganondork twice and demise, in comparison I did very little.

I'll still never forgive myself for that.

*I shake it off, putting back on my textbook smile. The curse has always weighed heavy on my mind. You know this.*

Yeah, though i preferred the way people tried to kill me back then. At least then I can fight back right? People are too afraid of me now to fight me hand to hand i reckon.

*I feign a punch into the air. its not that strong.*

See... Terrifying.

*I sigh. But recentre myself.*

*She giggles as you punch the air.*

Horrifying, no one stands a chance against you.

*She hums at your question.*

Ah, well, Rev got him a bow, much to my dismay.

*She's joking, she knows Fyn's always been interested in archery.*

I have killed gods. And built kingdoms...

*While both statements are true I am saying it in jest.*

I am the most horrifying man alive.

*I then proceed to look around of a blanket and wrap it around my shoulders and my head.*

Oh how exciting! And you guys are the best at it.

Okay "godslayer"

*She grimaces at the question.*

It was...great, until Fyn realized you guys hadn't shown up. You, Sun, Sora and Riku, and Jun. Roxas and I had a feeling something was wrong, especially with Roxas's connection to Sora.

We tried to keep Fyn distracted while trying to get ahold of someone. Fyn...

*She sighs, hugging herself.*

I guess seeing a little bit of our argument, he believed you were still mad at me and that's why you didn't show up. He told me that he hated me because of it.

*I hold my hands together. leaning down sighing. I give a

Ahh... I can't imagine how he must have felt when... and how that must have...

*I sigh.*

*She giggles.*

*I laugh.*

You should bring him to the target range that Wren uses to practice in. Designed for loftwing riders... but he likes a challenge.

Im sure Wren will be happy to show him around.

*She had been informed that you were wake and lucid, which was a huge relief to her. She had spent the last few days worrying about you, she hasn't been able to sleep well at all.*

*She decided to arrive as early as possible, wanting to check in on you.*

*She twists the edge of her skirt in her hands, clearly nervous.*

~ Future Twig - @heroineofthewild

*Its been four days since I was poisoned. Three since you last saw me. Wren had told you on the way up that I was talking again. Moving about partially unassisted.*

*You hear a hum from the other side.*

Come in! Its open! I 'm afraid I might be a minute to open it myself.

*when you do open the door. You can see a started wood carving peice on a small tray and me slowly moving my legs off the bed to stand up. Theres a pink rabbit sleeping on rhe bed besides me.*

Hey Sky, you're looking a lot better than when I was here a few days ago. How are you feeling?

*She glances to the rabbit on the bed, pointing to it curiously.*

I'm okay. Moving too much makes my arms and legs feel really heavy. But I'm sure it'll pass.

*I give a smile. Looking at the rabbit. Before giving it a few strokes.*

Yeah. He's been keeping an eye on me. If you were here before he was the cloud.

*She giggles a little, walking over to the bed, sitting down. She doesn't touch Green, she doesn't touch anything that isn't on her person.*

Yeah, cloud hugs. There was quite the cuddle pile. And you said they wouldn't work for you.

*She teases, trying to make light of the situation now that you're feeling better.*

Uh, could be better. I mean, I'm better than when I left, kind of. Magic's really out of wack because of the stress and my brain fog is making it impossible for me to work. Just yesterday, I made salt cookies instead of sugar cookies.

They weren't bad, of course, but still.

*She looks down at her lap, gripping her skirt.*

*I chuckle. And shuffle towards you a little. Leaning my head against your shoulder.*

Cloud hugs i am clearly weak for...

Oh...

*I look worried.*

The stress? Well. I know zelda might be able to help if you are having magic problems. You guys pull from similar sources after all.

Salt cookies are. Okay. But they need something with them I find.

*She tense when you lay your head on her shoulder. She relaxes after a moment, but still seemed nervous.*

Sun already knows, and she unfortunately can't help me with all of them. Maybe my Goddess powers, but I keep accidentally summoning my Keyblade as well, and can't get it to go away sometimes.

I have to agree, but I found someone to take them off my hands.

*I nudge your shoulder with my head a little. Hoping the affection will make you calm down a little.*

You're keyblade? Huh. Maybe you should talk with Sora or Riku then. I know they are still around somewhere...

Or I could ask Master Aqua. I was due to go and see her in my travels as my mastery exam is due... relatively soon.

Actually I should probably tell her whats happened...

*I try to summon my keyblade. But it comes up empty.*

*She says the last part in a whisper, unsure if Green knows if Sun's pregnant or not.*

*The affection helps a little as she gives you a smile.*

I probably should... Or Ven, I tend to go to him in regards to Keyblade stuff.

*She frowns when your Keyblade is not summoned. She still somewhat blames herself, even if she shouldn't.*

Well, we'll give it time.

*She looks back down at her lap, sighing softly.*

*I dont seem concerned about keeping it to myself. So green must know.*

Ven is a good shout. Maybe I can point him in your direction if needed.

Yeah...

*I look at my hand. I look concerned. But brush it off.*

Yeah. Yeah! Im sure its just because im still not quite well. That'll be it...

*I give a nod.*

*She laughs lightly.*

I just haven't had the chance to call. With all of this and my stress, trying to get my magic under control wasn't a priority.

*She groans, rubbing her face.*

I need a full on tea party, if I'm being honest. Just some time to be little. It's long overdue, that little bit during my visit last week wasn't enough.

I'm just gonna end up scheduling one. Just need to figure out who to invite, besides you of course. Hopefully things will go fine that day.

Oh right... right! Of course you do. I'm sorry im... not quite all here.

Long night. You know how it is. You should give Ven a call. I'm sure he will be able to help.

*I look at my hand.*

I'll be contacting master aqua i think... something dosent feel right.

I... I think.

Yes. Absolutely. Its long overdue.

*I look as if im going to say something but get distracted.*

*She laughs lightly. She frowns a little when you get quiet.*

You're still recovering, please be patient with yourself.

*She smiles softly.*

Yeah. I have at least two guests on the list then, not included Roxas and or Revali.

*She hums, shaking her head.*

*I pause. Looking at you.*

Wait...

*I squint. Trying to remember...*

Did you... tell me that?

*I look down.*

Yeah but its been a while since ive not been able to summon a keyblade at all.

Atleast two? Me and zel?

How long exactly? I know that this isn't something I'm the most knowledgeable about, I just swing the damn thing. But you didn't say anything about struggling to summon your Keyblade before this.

Ah, no, not Sun. She doesn't usually come to these, ya know that.

*She giggles.*

Congratulations. You are going to do great.

I spent a long time summoning the ghost of a keyblade in place of the actual keyblade. The actual keyblade would only really appear when there were heartless around.

I dont know how to feel about not being able to summon anything...

*I chuckle.*

Sky, you were the one that picked up on my symptoms. I would've found out later and through much frustration if you hadn't put it together yourself.

What you didn't know is that I'm having twins, according to Sun.

Yeah, I remember that. It was around the time we met.

*She nods.*

Twins? How exciting!

If sun says its twins. Then its twins. Something about goddess magic and light?

*I nod.*

Yeah. Well its been. Six or so years. Whenever I started training under master aqua for the mastery exam. First point of call was making sure I could summon it for real.

*I nod.*

I'm...nervous, admittedly. I'm barely ready to have one more, with my relapse that while I'm not drinking, I'm still struggling with the rest of it? Having two, after so long...

And the symptoms are just the worst, exhaustion, brain fog, morning sickness. But at least those are normal over me grabbing plates and each one being a different color than they were when I pulled them out of the cupboard.

*She nods.*

That makes sense. I hope Aqua can figure something out.

*She sighs, taking a breath.*

I know...

*I pause. Confused.*

Colour changing plates?

*I nod.*

So do I.

Twig?

*I look worried. Its hard to tell if ive figured you out or not.*

I do...

*She takes a breath, biting her lip hard and cutting it on her fang. She doesn't really notice.*

Fae taught me thread magic.

*She swallows, looking at you, her grip on her skirt tightens.*

But I promise you, I've never used it on someone, and I haven't purposely used it in twenty years. After what happened with Uranium, it scared me out of using it. It made me push Puck away because he used thread magic and I was...in a lot of pain, even if he was trying to help me.

*She looks back down at her lap, tears gathering in her eyes. Stupid hormones and emotions.*

We had a fight and I threatened to put him in a bottle - which fairies hate, I know that - so he left. That was the last time I saw him until recently.

The only person I ever used thread magic on was myself. I have some limitations and my own magic prevents the more negative effects of using it from affecting me.

*I listen without interrupting letting you get it off your chest.*

*I try not to sound harsh. I try to keep myself composed. To keep myself together.*

*I just sound sad.*

Whether it's being a hero or having magic, people always start hating me for either one. Having used a magic so many people despise...how could I not be scared that you and everyone else would abandon me?

Maturing doesn't mean I got over everything I went through, I just got better at hiding my fears about it.

*She pulls her legs up, holding her knees to her chest.*

I'm sure you're mad at me. I'm sure Green is too if he's listening at all.

*I give a nod.*

I... I'm. I'm not angry... just. Upset. I hate being lied too... you know about this.

*I punch the bridge of my nose. Tired...*

Making the magic illegal wasn't some sort of power trip. It was to protect those I loved and to stop what happened to them happening ever again.

When I asked to know, it wasn't to keep tabs it was to keep safe. Until a point comes where we can find a safe use for it again.

I.... I said that.

*I open my arms out. Offering a hug.*

W-Well... Perhaps it's a good thing I was going to tell you that...

That Puck and I are talking again. That's who came over yesterday...

*I pause. But wrap my arms around you. Placing a hand on your head. And running my fingers through your hair.*

The process that Puck was able to come up with, I can do it naturally. It's how I got rid of my ears and tail all those years ago. He found out because he was going to fix it for me, I didn't know that it was supposed to be impossible.

That's what we found out.

Secondly, and we did this yesterday, but I managed to make it so that thread magic isn't a threat to Puck anymore. He can safely study thread magic to find a safe way to use it without it messing with his head.

I used my magic to put a barrier around the place thread magic was attacking him.

Oh! And regarding thread magic, at least for me, I can see people's threads without having to touch them. I've known that one for years.

*She closes her eyes as you run your fingers through her hair.*

*I give a hum...*

So Puck can use thread magic without the negative effects?

That's a good thing, we've just got to make sure he takes breaks now for a different reason. I'll be sure to have someone check in on him...

*I look down at you.*

So you've been looking at my threads for years?

I'm confident in the barrier holding up, but as a precaution. I'm also just a portal away from him and Zelda's giving me days off that I'd rather not have but know I need...like today.

Mm, no, not really. I don't like doing it. I stopped doing it a bit after Roxas and Ven got their bodies. I last looked at Ven's because of his sudden blindness...

*I give a nod.*

To see if the blindness could be cured. But it couldn't be. Because they were what. Snapped? Removed?

Yeah. You didnt know me then. He...

*I pinch my nose. You can hear the shake. You're aware that it was very bad. But youve not heard it from me itself. Not yet...*

I....

*She's quiet for a moment, moving her hand to rub your arm.*

*I curl in a little. Holding you tightly.*

*She's genuinely surprised by this. She thought- no, she knows Uranium didn't do that. But if she says anything... Well, she's only ever suspected anyway...*

*I give a sigh. And fall silent for a while. You seem trace a symbol on the back of my left hand. As if remembering something no longer there. Before i test movement in my arms and legs.*

*You're my sister... you deserve to know what happened...*

Aside from you killing him in your hero's journey? Not much outside that, it doesn't seem good, based on your reaction from back then...

I fought and killed Demise on my journey, but he cursed me. As long as i lived I was to be tied to his soul. So then his hate could never perish. He lived within me. it was... almost Six years. I had him whispering in my ear. Tearing through my nightmares and making my life a misery.

I couldn't get angry. When I did I hurt people. He got me exiled from my home. His magic would take over me and I would shoot lightning from my hands and storms would roll through the lands above.

*I take a breath.*

Then it... got worse. I could feel him slithering his way into my body with the thought of taking it for his own. It took months but I put plans together. To make sure that... when he did. He... When he took my body from me and either killed me or...

I would have a way to tell my brothers what to do. For a mortal body can be killed. I split my soul. so he... couldn't figure out how i killed him the first time. And stop them...

But he... he didn't kill me. He... tortured me. Chained me to the depths of my mind and made me feel everything. Every bolt of lightning every shock. Everything... not being able to move was... part of that... He. Chained my wrists. My ancle and neck. made me watch as he killed my friends. My brothers... he...

he...

*When she spots the tear, sees you crying, she shifts to give you a hug.*

What you went through was bad. I don't... I don't like talking about what i went through... but it. It doesn't make your suffering any less. Please don't think it does.

*She snorts at the Cho comment.*

Yeah, I get that, Regal too. Think they ever get tired of the same nightmares over and over again?

*I chuckle.*

Are you kidding? Cho loves it. Gets to beat up the nightmares in new and exciting ways. She threw a harp at the last one.

*She giggles a bit, before settling down, a bit sad.*

I don't think I've ever watched Regal do his thing... I'm usually trying to hide away... He'll come curl up next to me afterwards, though.

And you know. It's helped over the years. To, have someone with me to face them with.

'M usually too scared... Do your nightmares ever make you feel like you're a child again? Defenseless? Mine do... I just freeze up, like a child listening to their parents fight.

I'd just be in the way if I watched...

I've felt small. Defenseless. Sometimes i still do but my nightmares stem from not being able to save those i love. Having lived them as an adult i see most of them as such.

I still see Travelers death from time to time. And Green. those are the ones i see most often now. Held back by demises laughter...

*She blinks, looking at you as if she remembered something.*

Jun never told me about his death, but he did tell me about Demise possessing you. I completely forgot he did. I mean, Goddesses, that time was a mess for me, no wonder I forgot some details.

*She tilts her head.*

A...dream ward? I mean...it might help... Give poor Regal a break after twenty years - my nightmares are near nightly.

*She glances at the handkerchief in her hands and her nose scrunches up.*

Why is it always red when I'm stressed?

*I give a sigh.*

did he tell you I tried to kill him too? He was only a kid then too...

Think of it like a magic item that filters out bad dreams. Its around here somewhere...

*I look around but you don't see anything that would act as such out in the open.*

I'll find it. I... I definitely remember where I put it.

*I watch as the handkerchief now red, rests in your hands.*

No, he didn't. He didn't go into details on it, really. I don't fully remember the conversation.

Like a dreamcatcher? We have them at Rito Village but I've never used one. Revali thinks they're bogus.

Yeah, and also Demise, Ganondorf, blood moons, and fucking gloom...

*She sighs, dropping her hands into her lap.*

Everything that haunts my sleep...

*She's quiet for a few moments.*

Yes. Like a dream catcher with a lot of magic behind it.

*I sigh.*

You associate those colours to stress. So when you are stressed you see that colour and that is what its showing you.

*I look at you.*

*She groans.*

I just want it to stop.

*She laughs a little.

But it'll be a bit before my magic settles back down. I'm just worried about it getting worse. Colors are fine, but anything more and...

*She sighs, looking at the handkerchief.*

If - with your permission - Ven wishes to have his sight restored, could I do that for him? Puck would have a harder time whereas it's more natural for me. I... I believe I can fix that thread, put it back together. I've been thinking since speaking to Puck on how I'm able to do it naturally.

*She looks at you.*

His sight restored...

*I sit silently for a while. It already took a lot of self convincing to allow green and puck to restore Toris voice. And that was an eaiser task.*

I thought it couldn't be fixed. Because the thread was snapped. You'd have to form a new thread. Or find where the old connections ended up and put them together. I didnt think that was possible.

It's...a lot of me to ask...since I swore I'd never use it on someone, but especially because I hid it from you. But Puck would have a harder time with it.

I'm someone Ven trusts, and while I'm sure I'll... That I'll lose a lot of people's trust over this...

*She bites her lip as tears form in her eyes. She never wanted to hurt anyone, it's why she was so scared to say anything. All these years and she could've fix things herself, without Puck having to put himself in harms way again.*

*The only positive so far has been having Puck back in her life.*

How would it go back together do you think? like say... sticking together two pieces of wood from the same tree? Or the reversal of time to before the they were separated in the first place.

*Trying to use something I understand to make sense of this magic... its, not something you've experienced before when hearing me discuss it.*

It is an awful lot to ask. I wont lie to you, I don't know how to feel about the fact that this of all things was hidden. Even after I asked. But that is a discussion for another time.

*I try to relax my shoulders, but you can see I'm getting tired.*

For now.

Do you truly believe that you can restore Ven's sight? I will not risk the use of such magic unless you are sure of yourself.

*I look at you. before placing a hand on your shoulder.*

*Having that recall power is handy, but she never uses it since figuring out she's able to without Zelda's and a Secret Stone's aid.*

I do. If unbroken threads can be restored to their original state, I don't see why a broken thread would be any different, just a little harder. I don't believe there's any risk with me being the one using it.

*She sucks in a breath as she looks away. She doesn't know why you trust her, but her view of things like this is always skewed. She nods, looking back at you.*

*I place a hand on my chin. thinking it over. I'm silent for a few minutes before I finally give a nod. Happy with the response.*

Yes, of course. I'll get ahold of Ven about it and my Keyblade and we can deal with all of them when you're better.

*She looks at the handkerchief and if you watch, it changes from the deep read back to its original cream color. She holds it up.*

*I watch the colour change back.*

Yeah... you do have a pair of worriers back home don't you. And you might make the guardsmen panic a little. From what I understand, everyone's a little on edge.

*I chuckle.*

Apparently I do too, I've got my own worrier right here for one. And then there's everyone else. Including a big red bird who is supposed to be sleeping but is currently sitting on the roof above us. Pointedly not sleeping.

*She chuckles softly.*

Yeah, since telling them it's twins, they've been extra worried... They thankfully haven't told me that I need to just, not do anything, and I'm already trying to take it easy. I don't even argue about getting days off, or staying home.

I can only just stay seated for so long, you know?

*She looks over at Green as you give him scratches.*

You know...with how close you two are, I'm surprised I haven't been around Green that much. Granted, Uranium looking like him doesn't help...but I met Green before Uranium. Still refer to him as "pink baby god cloud" in my head. Just, uh, don't tell him that.

That's good, and don't worry. I'll make sure that they "definitely" know if you start overdoing it under my watch. Or at least, that's the line we can give them.

It is a little strange. Maybe you guys should speak at some point. Get to know each other. He is the god of heroes. And last time I checked you came under that umbrella.

*I chuckle. Pulling him into my lap.*

Like you wouldn't get on my ass for overdoing it. I assure you, I'm taking it as easy as I possibly can.

I know. My memory of that time may be shit - mostly because when I met him, I was recovering from a brain injury - but I do remember the "God of Heroes" bit and that I had to use telepathy for us to communicate easier.

*She hums as you talk fondly about the rabbit in question.*

You know me too well...

*I give a nod.*

Ahh... its not because of that...

He...

*I grasp at my hands.*

From what they tell me. When Demise stabbed him he... used his magic to pull demises power away from my body a spell taught to him but one that would kill him in the process. To... free me of his evil.

After he... died. He... he spoke to a friend of his. The woman who saved him, a patron...and he... drank of her Ichor.

And the blob is how I met him.

*She sighs, rubbing her face.*

Sounds like a lot...and stressful... Must have been frustrating for him, especially with Uranium running around causing a mess.

How did...Uranium come to be anyway? Because...I won't lie, when I first saw Green as, well, *Green*, I panicked...

*She hugs herself.*

*I nod.*

Very frustrating, learning to remember these things and people you already knew...

We... never figured that out. Or if we did i cant remember. I assume its the universe trying to balance something along the line.

I understand that. Forgetting things I knew how to do with my powers, forgetting my relationship with Revali - that one I'm glad at least ended up working out, now I have an amazing family.

Weird, doesn't make too much sense in my opinion.

As I said. Im not entirely sure if we ever figured that out. It was twenty years ago. All I know is that that fucker is dead.

Sounds like it. He was in that form last time I was here.

Yeah...

*She sighs, rubbing her face.*

I really should get over it... My memory of what happened is shit but it was one encounter with the guy... But the physical pain that came from that encounter...

*She shakes her head.*

That's like saying I should get over my final encounter with Demise. he scarred you. That dosen't just go away.

I've been through worse... One encounter with him shouldn't have shaken me up as...much as it still does.

*She shakes her head.*

I don't think either of us will get over what Demise did to us. And with having dealt with Ganondorf twice on top of it?

*She sighs.*

Its had an impact.

You fought Ganondork twice and demise, in comparison I did very little.

I'll still never forgive myself for that.

*I shake it off, putting back on my textbook smile. The curse has always weighed heavy on my mind. You know this.*

Yeah, though i preferred the way people tried to kill me back then. At least then I can fight back right? People are too afraid of me now to fight me hand to hand i reckon.

*I feign a punch into the air. its not that strong.*

See... Terrifying.

*I sigh. But recentre myself.*

*She giggles as you punch the air.*

Horrifying, no one stands a chance against you.

*She hums at your question.*

Ah, well, Rev got him a bow, much to my dismay.

*She's joking, she knows Fyn's always been interested in archery.*

I have killed gods. And built kingdoms...

*While both statements are true I am saying it in jest.*

I am the most horrifying man alive.

*I then proceed to look around of a blanket and wrap it around my shoulders and my head.*

Oh how exciting! And you guys are the best at it.

Okay "godslayer"

*She grimaces at the question.*

It was...great, until Fyn realized you guys hadn't shown up. You, Sun, Sora and Riku, and Jun. Roxas and I had a feeling something was wrong, especially with Roxas's connection to Sora.

We tried to keep Fyn distracted while trying to get ahold of someone. Fyn...

*She sighs, hugging herself.*

I guess seeing a little bit of our argument, he believed you were still mad at me and that's why you didn't show up. He told me that he hated me because of it.

*I hold my hands together. leaning down sighing. I give a

Ahh... I can't imagine how he must have felt when... and how that must have...

*I sigh.*

*She giggles.*

*Which. probably won't be the case, there's someone here*

*He's in fairy form as fae enters the cave where you're in, not minding your form, fae doesn't care right now... How curious, never seen something like you*

- @evilfairyrulie

What do we have here... You're quite the creature, aren't you?

Scared of a tiny, little fairy? Hm? How cute

Heyyy calm down! I just want to have a tiny little look at you, how does that sound, mm? I don't see why you're this scared! Oh so so terrified of a tiny fairy like me! Do I have a reputation perchance?

*but he doesn't want to hurt something so small, not fae, and he can't leave, he can't risk being seen*

Now, what to do with you... What do ya think? Want some fun new stuff on you?

*then, you touch the threads and something inside him snaps. The thin layer that makes up his true threads unravels and fades, as the person within the creature loses all control*

*before you can react, a hand swipes into you from the side, and you are pinned to the wall with a large, monsterous face inches away from you.*

HEY--

*Fae shuts up when he sees your face so close, shit. fuck. he messed up. uhhhh*

*closer and closer. Ready to clamp down.*

*and then a low growl comes from the entrance of the cave, and it snaps out of whatever rage infected it*

*it drops you, skittering back, as a wolf and a shadow appear in the entrance*

*Coming up to a cave, she felt faers presence before seeing him, making her annoyed...and a bit sad. If Puck's here while Jun's not doing well, who knows what fae will try to do. She bites her lip as she pulls out a bottle, knowing what this will do.*

*She steps into the mouth of the cave, glancing around to assess the situation. Spotting Puck, she quickly goes over to him and scoops him up into the bottle.*

I'm sorry...

*She says softly as she puts the cork in, holding the bottle close to her.*

*With a shaky breath, she turns to Jun, concern on her face.*

Jun, it's okay, you're okay. Lyova came and got me. Let me help.

*And suddenly he's inside a bottle, the cold glass snapping him of the panic to get into another again for a different reason*

wh- wait no-- LET ME OUT!

*He starts hitting the walls of the bottle with his full weight, scratching in attempts to break out. He looks up, pausing for a moment when finally processing who is it that trapped faer*

*Fae ignores how you called the creature, going back to hitting the glass, he just wants out, out out too small fae needs out*

Please stop, I know you don't like it but this is the only way I can keep any of us safe right now. I'll let you out soon, I promise.

*She looks back up at Jun upon hearing his claw break. She takes a step, holding out her hand.*

Jun, stop, you're going to hurt yourself. Please, let me help. Something's clearly wrong and I'm sure there's something I can do.

*He smells terrible, sick - which doesn't help with her own nausea, but it's not about her right now.*

Please, I'm your sister, I'm supposed to help.

*Fae doesn't look at Twig, she said that she would put him in a bottle no? And she did, she did and now he's trapped and might be lying about letting him go and faers body hurts his claws hurt his chest hurts*

*Why does Twig keep mentioning Jun?! He's not here he got dragged by fuck knows who fae needs to find him too, or... Shit. Fae wants to leave this place even more now*

*even with Lyova covering him, what Twig can see is frightening to say the least.*

*She says softly. She doesn't understand why Jun's so terrified. She's here to help. It doesn't matter how Jun looks, she can't be scared of him.*

How can I help, Jun? I don't if you can talk like this, but I can use telepathy if that'd be easier.

*He finally stays quiet, sitting on the glass even though breathing is still hard in here, fae just wants to leave and not think about what he almost did... And also out of the bottle, fae doesn't want to spend time in it any longer, doesn't want to be near Twig*

"no one was supposed to see. Please- don't be scared of me- don't leave me please-"

*even through the telepathy you can feel a constant, underlying hunger. There's uneaten prey around the cave, has he been refusing to eat?*

"safe...need safe...not safe here...never safe...cold...cold like chains and blood and death...need safe...need warm..ground self with warm.."

*a fire should help him ground himself, something to chase away the cold*

*Warmth? She doesn't have any wood on her, but she can get some. For now though... She sets the bottle on the ground, pulling her mother's shawl out of her bag. She drapes it over Jun.*

Stay here, I'll get something to help you warm up.

*She picks up the bottle, turning and hurrying outside, needing to do this quickly. Reaching the nearest tree, she swallows, looking at the bottle in her arms as she brings it up to her face.*

I...know you're probably mad at me now... I didn't want to trap you, but I needed a quick to keep you safe from Jun, and keep myself and Jun safe from you.

You don't have to believe me, but I'm sorry for pushing you away like I did. I was scared and hurt, I still am. If...you're willing to listen, I can explain, and after you can...you can leave. I was bad, I know, and that person that hurt me said you'd leave if I was bad... I'm sorry, Puck... I miss you...

*She uncorks the bottle and sets it on the ground. She'll let fae decide on what he wants. She unsheaths her sword, going to a different, nearby tree and begins cutting at it - she doesn't exactly have an axe on her, she didn't think to bring one.*

*He's not mad, he's not angry-- Fae doesn't know how fae feels, sad? scared?... Faers chest hurts, it might be anger, if you say it probably is it*

*Of course he's a threat to you both, he is, why would fae refuse it? It makes sense... Better be the threat than be threatened, no?*

*Everything sounds muffled to him, be for the crystal or because fae just doesn't want to hear anything else from you. He stays still for a moment when you put the bottle on the ground, waiting for you to get away. When he finds it safe enough, fae flies out of the bottle, leaving as fast as he can without saying a word*

*he still tenses when Twig comes in, but relaxes soon after*

*She brings the wood into the cave, giving Jun a smile. She sets the pile up near him, before pulling out a flint and small dagger. She strikes the flint, getting the fire started.*

"used..magic..to much, couldn't turn back..panicked"

*he curls in on himself slightly*

Why are you using magic to begin with? Aren't you still recovering?

*She moves closer to you, placing a hand on you.*

I don't think fae had the best intentions, but I don't think he knew it was you. He left, probably because I put him in a bottle. Fairies hate bottles.

*And fae's still mad at her, probably even more now...*

*he's crying. Since when did the kid cry blood? That's probably not good"

"fae...used to be friend. But changed...miss friend"

*he makes a face*

You're crying... Is the blood normal?

*She pulls a handkerchief out of her bag, getting closer to your face and gently dabbing at the blood on your face, staying away from your eye sockets.*

*the voice is clear this time*

"the blood is normal. From damage to my eyes"

"eating feels wrong in this form, even if I eat the hunger never goes away."

*he pauses to think*

*She tenses, silent for a moment before violently shaking her head.*

I bet you it's not. His name is Uranium... He's...hurt me, too. Green is... Green's just a cloud of magic right now, and wouldn't hurt someone.

*Mentioning him makes her shake a little.*

The boys have been looking for Vani... At least I have some information for Roxas now, but I don't know where Uranium lives. Dad's also forbidden me from big fights, so I can't help with that.

Not that I want to be around Uranium...

Do you have anything I can use to clean your eye sockets? Letting the blood pool would be bad.

*She goes quiet for a moment.*

I thought I helped with the hunger? When I first came here? Or did it not apply to this form?

Yeah, I have some.

"I have a cleaning kit in my bag...I can do it"

"the hunger was fixed, I just... couldn't bring myself to eat...I eat more than most people..not eating for this long is.. probably not good"

*he takes the Moblin, nibbling at it slowly before giving in, unhinging his jaw, and swallowing it whole*

*which, of course, results on it not being able to get through the chain clasp around his neck. He coughs it back up and chews on it slowly*

"sorry, instincts are harder to resist in this form..kinda threw logic out the window"

*he looks at his hands, focusing, but he still can't turn back*

"I don't know where to go... can't stay here, but in this form..."

"you go to Kakariko like I've been trying to get you to do for almost a year, Jun. That is where you go"

*Jun jumps. There's an old Sheikah lady and a younger man standing at the entrance of the cave*

"I told you this exact thing would happen, didn't I? I swear, you and your brother never take breaks when you need them"

*she turns to you*

"it has been quite some time, Twig. I can see that look in your eyes, you do not remember. I am Impa, leader of the Sheikah in this era, and Jun's legal guardian"

*She looks a bit nauseous, but nods in acknowledgement.*

*Jun looks guilty*

"now then, since obviously Jun can't take care of himself when he's stressed, he will be staying in Kakariko until he has recovered. Don't try to argue with me, you make Koko cry with worry when she overheard a snippet of the conversation"

*Jun shuts his mouth as Impa looks back to Twig*

"let's get going then"

*Jun hesitates*

"Jun, no one who hasn't seen you before has seen you. We need to go"

*he doesn't move*

*when you follow, you find a town guarded by mountains, nearby there is a small house, hidden by trees, clearly made to be somewhat private while still connected to the rest of Kakariko*

"we have had this house set up for quite a while now, it was meant to be a birthday gift, but Jun simply kept avoiding the town. It's been sitting empty for almost a year!"

"yes, even as a child he would avoid towns, why don't we go inside so you can take a look around"

*Jun nods, still holding onto Twig's hand as he opens the door*

*a small kitchen is on one side of the back wall, on the other is a door to what seems to be a bath, with shelves next to it stalked with different bath salts and bubble bath supplies, a small seating area sits left of the door, and on the right are stairs, with storage underneath.*

*She laughs.*

He hasn't changed at all since he was a kid.

*Impa is cut off as Jun pulls her into a hug*

"I am glad you like it, but please put me down"

Now I can visit you without Dad worrying about me. And since you have a kitchen, we can figure out meals that'll fill you up that you can actually eat.

*She walks over to the kitchen, looking it over.*

Will they be okay with Jun's current form? I know he's worried about it. I know he need some rest as well, he's been really stupid lately.

*She looks away, hugging herself.*

*She bites her lip.*

I wouldn't say that... There's things I could've been better about.

*Jun sets him hand on Twig's arm, moving slowly*

*he runs his fingers through her hair*

*She walks over to the kitchen and begins getting to work. She smiles as she works, hearing you purr. She's definitely ignoring how she's already gagged several times already, and she's not even done cooking yet!*

"red is pain killers, green is disinfectants, yellow is fever medicine, I make them myself"

*he takes the bowl, eating slowly*

I just hope it works. Dad got me some but it hasn't worked well, or at least hadn't lasted long enough.

I'm not pregnant, Jun, don't think I need something that strong. But if it works, I won't complain.

"if they can work for that woman, they should work for you"

*he offers her the bowl*

*She takes the bowl, leaning against the counter.*

"Roxas isn't the brightest, it's best to be direct with him or he'll run off"

"I talked to Ven Earlier, brought him to Traveler to be cuddled and jumped on"

*She giggles.*

It doesn't bother me too much. Though I feel like Dad's mad at him. Not sure what Roxas did wrong...

*his smile is soft*

*She raises a brow at you.*

Oh? And what's that?

"did...you and Roxas do anything... inappropriate recently?"

W-Well, um... We did spend a whole week at the hut...but that's not really any of your business...

*She pauses, staring at you.*

I... No, I can't be pregnant.

*She sets the bowl down on the counter.*

*She's genuinely confused by that.*

I, um...

*She looks away, hugging herself.*

*She stares at you in silence before sliding down to the floor. She buries her face in her knees as tears well in her eyes again.*

*and as he rocks, he knows he's going to protect them*

*She takes another sip.*

My job, I was unconscious for most of that fight, had to to do my job, the rest was accidental. There's nothing to be proud of.

"you did better than most of the other heroes of the wild, and therefore did more than your job. You were the one to unleash the magic and I'm pretty sure Blade would have panicked if you weren't there."

*She stares at her cup in silence for a few minutes. She sniffles.*

*he jokes*

*he smiles*

"id love it if you visited, I might try and set up a garden here"

*he tilts his head curiously, trying to keep the conversation light*

*he finishes his tea, not wanting it to get any colder*

"trees and big fields for me please"

*She's silent for a few moments.*

*Jun shook his head*

"and he'll whip Roxas into shape, I bet"

*She groans.*

"probably not his best decision, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's just going to be dumping parenting books on him. He's going to make sure you both read them, you know"

*Which. probably won't be the case, there's someone here*

*He's in fairy form as fae enters the cave where you're in, not minding your form, fae doesn't care right now... How curious, never seen something like you*

- @evilfairyrulie

What do we have here... You're quite the creature, aren't you?

Scared of a tiny, little fairy? Hm? How cute

Heyyy calm down! I just want to have a tiny little look at you, how does that sound, mm? I don't see why you're this scared! Oh so so terrified of a tiny fairy like me! Do I have a reputation perchance?

*but he doesn't want to hurt something so small, not fae, and he can't leave, he can't risk being seen*

Now, what to do with you... What do ya think? Want some fun new stuff on you?

*then, you touch the threads and something inside him snaps. The thin layer that makes up his true threads unravels and fades, as the person within the creature loses all control*

*before you can react, a hand swipes into you from the side, and you are pinned to the wall with a large, monsterous face inches away from you.*

HEY--

*Fae shuts up when he sees your face so close, shit. fuck. he messed up. uhhhh*

*closer and closer. Ready to clamp down.*

*and then a low growl comes from the entrance of the cave, and it snaps out of whatever rage infected it*

*it drops you, skittering back, as a wolf and a shadow appear in the entrance*

*Coming up to a cave, she felt faers presence before seeing him, making her annoyed...and a bit sad. If Puck's here while Jun's not doing well, who knows what fae will try to do. She bites her lip as she pulls out a bottle, knowing what this will do.*

*She steps into the mouth of the cave, glancing around to assess the situation. Spotting Puck, she quickly goes over to him and scoops him up into the bottle.*

I'm sorry...

*She says softly as she puts the cork in, holding the bottle close to her.*

*With a shaky breath, she turns to Jun, concern on her face.*

Jun, it's okay, you're okay. Lyova came and got me. Let me help.

*And suddenly he's inside a bottle, the cold glass snapping him of the panic to get into another again for a different reason*

wh- wait no-- LET ME OUT!

*He starts hitting the walls of the bottle with his full weight, scratching in attempts to break out. He looks up, pausing for a moment when finally processing who is it that trapped faer*

*Fae ignores how you called the creature, going back to hitting the glass, he just wants out, out out too small fae needs out*

Please stop, I know you don't like it but this is the only way I can keep any of us safe right now. I'll let you out soon, I promise.

*She looks back up at Jun upon hearing his claw break. She takes a step, holding out her hand.*

Jun, stop, you're going to hurt yourself. Please, let me help. Something's clearly wrong and I'm sure there's something I can do.

*He smells terrible, sick - which doesn't help with her own nausea, but it's not about her right now.*

Please, I'm your sister, I'm supposed to help.

*Fae doesn't look at Twig, she said that she would put him in a bottle no? And she did, she did and now he's trapped and might be lying about letting him go and faers body hurts his claws hurt his chest hurts*

*Why does Twig keep mentioning Jun?! He's not here he got dragged by fuck knows who fae needs to find him too, or... Shit. Fae wants to leave this place even more now*

*even with Lyova covering him, what Twig can see is frightening to say the least.*

*She says softly. She doesn't understand why Jun's so terrified. She's here to help. It doesn't matter how Jun looks, she can't be scared of him.*

How can I help, Jun? I don't if you can talk like this, but I can use telepathy if that'd be easier.

*He finally stays quiet, sitting on the glass even though breathing is still hard in here, fae just wants to leave and not think about what he almost did... And also out of the bottle, fae doesn't want to spend time in it any longer, doesn't want to be near Twig*

"no one was supposed to see. Please- don't be scared of me- don't leave me please-"

*even through the telepathy you can feel a constant, underlying hunger. There's uneaten prey around the cave, has he been refusing to eat?*

"safe...need safe...not safe here...never safe...cold...cold like chains and blood and death...need safe...need warm..ground self with warm.."

*a fire should help him ground himself, something to chase away the cold*

*Warmth? She doesn't have any wood on her, but she can get some. For now though... She sets the bottle on the ground, pulling her mother's shawl out of her bag. She drapes it over Jun.*

Stay here, I'll get something to help you warm up.

*She picks up the bottle, turning and hurrying outside, needing to do this quickly. Reaching the nearest tree, she swallows, looking at the bottle in her arms as she brings it up to her face.*

I...know you're probably mad at me now... I didn't want to trap you, but I needed a quick to keep you safe from Jun, and keep myself and Jun safe from you.

You don't have to believe me, but I'm sorry for pushing you away like I did. I was scared and hurt, I still am. If...you're willing to listen, I can explain, and after you can...you can leave. I was bad, I know, and that person that hurt me said you'd leave if I was bad... I'm sorry, Puck... I miss you...

*She uncorks the bottle and sets it on the ground. She'll let fae decide on what he wants. She unsheaths her sword, going to a different, nearby tree and begins cutting at it - she doesn't exactly have an axe on her, she didn't think to bring one.*

*He's not mad, he's not angry-- Fae doesn't know how fae feels, sad? scared?... Faers chest hurts, it might be anger, if you say it probably is it*

*Of course he's a threat to you both, he is, why would fae refuse it? It makes sense... Better be the threat than be threatened, no?*

*Everything sounds muffled to him, be for the crystal or because fae just doesn't want to hear anything else from you. He stays still for a moment when you put the bottle on the ground, waiting for you to get away. When he finds it safe enough, fae flies out of the bottle, leaving as fast as he can without saying a word*

*he still tenses when Twig comes in, but relaxes soon after*

*She brings the wood into the cave, giving Jun a smile. She sets the pile up near him, before pulling out a flint and small dagger. She strikes the flint, getting the fire started.*

"used..magic..to much, couldn't turn back..panicked"

*he curls in on himself slightly*

Why are you using magic to begin with? Aren't you still recovering?

*She moves closer to you, placing a hand on you.*

I don't think fae had the best intentions, but I don't think he knew it was you. He left, probably because I put him in a bottle. Fairies hate bottles.

*And fae's still mad at her, probably even more now...*

*he's crying. Since when did the kid cry blood? That's probably not good"

"fae...used to be friend. But changed...miss friend"

*he makes a face*

You're crying... Is the blood normal?

*She pulls a handkerchief out of her bag, getting closer to your face and gently dabbing at the blood on your face, staying away from your eye sockets.*

*the voice is clear this time*

"the blood is normal. From damage to my eyes"

"eating feels wrong in this form, even if I eat the hunger never goes away."

*he pauses to think*

*She tenses, silent for a moment before violently shaking her head.*

I bet you it's not. His name is Uranium... He's...hurt me, too. Green is... Green's just a cloud of magic right now, and wouldn't hurt someone.

*Mentioning him makes her shake a little.*

The boys have been looking for Vani... At least I have some information for Roxas now, but I don't know where Uranium lives. Dad's also forbidden me from big fights, so I can't help with that.

Not that I want to be around Uranium...

Do you have anything I can use to clean your eye sockets? Letting the blood pool would be bad.

*She goes quiet for a moment.*

I thought I helped with the hunger? When I first came here? Or did it not apply to this form?

Yeah, I have some.

"I have a cleaning kit in my bag...I can do it"

"the hunger was fixed, I just... couldn't bring myself to eat...I eat more than most people..not eating for this long is.. probably not good"

*he takes the Moblin, nibbling at it slowly before giving in, unhinging his jaw, and swallowing it whole*

*which, of course, results on it not being able to get through the chain clasp around his neck. He coughs it back up and chews on it slowly*

"sorry, instincts are harder to resist in this form..kinda threw logic out the window"

*he looks at his hands, focusing, but he still can't turn back*

"I don't know where to go... can't stay here, but in this form..."

"you go to Kakariko like I've been trying to get you to do for almost a year, Jun. That is where you go"

*Jun jumps. There's an old Sheikah lady and a younger man standing at the entrance of the cave*

"I told you this exact thing would happen, didn't I? I swear, you and your brother never take breaks when you need them"

*she turns to you*

"it has been quite some time, Twig. I can see that look in your eyes, you do not remember. I am Impa, leader of the Sheikah in this era, and Jun's legal guardian"

*She looks a bit nauseous, but nods in acknowledgement.*

*Jun looks guilty*

"now then, since obviously Jun can't take care of himself when he's stressed, he will be staying in Kakariko until he has recovered. Don't try to argue with me, you make Koko cry with worry when she overheard a snippet of the conversation"

*Jun shuts his mouth as Impa looks back to Twig*

"let's get going then"

*Jun hesitates*

"Jun, no one who hasn't seen you before has seen you. We need to go"

*he doesn't move*

*when you follow, you find a town guarded by mountains, nearby there is a small house, hidden by trees, clearly made to be somewhat private while still connected to the rest of Kakariko*

"we have had this house set up for quite a while now, it was meant to be a birthday gift, but Jun simply kept avoiding the town. It's been sitting empty for almost a year!"

"yes, even as a child he would avoid towns, why don't we go inside so you can take a look around"

*Jun nods, still holding onto Twig's hand as he opens the door*

*a small kitchen is on one side of the back wall, on the other is a door to what seems to be a bath, with shelves next to it stalked with different bath salts and bubble bath supplies, a small seating area sits left of the door, and on the right are stairs, with storage underneath.*

*She laughs.*

He hasn't changed at all since he was a kid.

*Impa is cut off as Jun pulls her into a hug*

"I am glad you like it, but please put me down"

Now I can visit you without Dad worrying about me. And since you have a kitchen, we can figure out meals that'll fill you up that you can actually eat.

*She walks over to the kitchen, looking it over.*

Will they be okay with Jun's current form? I know he's worried about it. I know he need some rest as well, he's been really stupid lately.

*She looks away, hugging herself.*