#red hawk

The greatest courage is not needed for war, but for ordinary people growing old. Like soldiers, the aged are never very far from death: many are called, all are chosen. A soldier faces danger then retreats, but for the old, going back is not possible; they may hunger for youth but pray for the luck of a quick death. When one by one the body’s systems fail, they must be brave and face annihilation…

The three volumes of the Chōjin Sentai Jetman novelization, with beautiful covers by Keita Amemiya (who also directed the television series).

Tendo Ryu: Red Hawk (Jetman)

Lucien Hawke isn't a nice man. Ruthless, dominant, and utterly indifferent to what anyone thinks of him, he tolerates fools poorly and sentiment not at all. Fenris shouldn't be drawn to him. But he is. Hawke's harsh honesty, his refusal to perform kindness, his complete lack of interest in winning anyone over, it cuts through Fenris's defenses in ways no warmth ever could.

For the first time, Fenris offers himself without being asked. And Hawke accepts, on his terms. Fenris becomes part of Hawke's circle, protected like family, claimed without being owned. It's the closest thing to safety Fenris has ever known.

Then Fenris makes the mistake he can't undo.

One night, one moment of vulnerability, and he runs, leaving Hawke behind. And Hawke, who lets few people in, who extended his fierce loyalty to Fenris without reservation, closes the door. Not with rage or with punishment. Cold distance. Fenris is useful again. Nothing more.

Now Fenris must spend three years earning his way back into a circle he didn't realize he was already inside. No apologies accepted, only proof. Only staying. Only showing up, again and again, until Hawke's frozen loyalty begins to thaw.

The reckoning comes when Danarius returns for his property. And Hawke, wordlessly, takes his place at Fenris's side.

Trying to reintroduce my old ToZ OC Telsk the Red Tailed Hawk

Red Hawk, Choijin Sentai Jetman