Autumn's Beginning, Autumn's Breeze [2]

Val--

I grinned at his obvious worry, even when he was the one unconcious.

You should hardly worry about me. Put all your energy into getting better, I ordered. He 'chuckled'.

Yes ma'am! he said, putting as much enthusiasm as he could muster into it. I giggled, holding his body tightly.

Can you feel when I touch you, even when you're like this? I asked softly.

Gosh, it's been a while since I've played him...

Gerard-

I hugged Ariana tightly. "Missed you too. Your mother and I were worried sick..."

She buried her face in my chest. I cast a warm glance at Riley, nodding ever so slightly. He smiled back.

"Where did you go? Why didn't you tell us?" i asked, my words thick with concern.


Natan-

I 'shrugged'. Sometimes.

Sometimes?

Depends on...this is going to sound ridiculous, but i think it depends on how much love goes into the touch, though it's always very faint. I said, 'blushing'. I definitely felt it when Leira touched my hand. How is she, by the way? And mother? I hope they aren't taking this too bad. It wasn't really father's fault...

They're fine, just a bit worried. I'll tell them you're alright.

Thank you. i said, sighing gently. **I'ma stop with the 'word'**

Ariana

"um...uh...." I studdered. "We went to kill the demon who kidnapped me as a little kid."

"You what?" father asked in disbelief.

"I didn't want him in my dreams anymore so we went to kill him..."

"Is everyone alright?"

"They're over at Uncle Nathan's, he's making sure nobody was injured."


(I'd post as Max if I knew where we were...)

Riley-

I stepped forward, seeing Gerard cast his daughter a worried, disbelieving glance.

"Only Natan was seriously hurt, but everyone else is perfectly fine. And Natan is recovering."

Gerard nodded slowly, letting my words sink in. Then he sighed in relief, setting Ariana down. "I'm just glad you're safe. How is you brother?"

Ariana

I smiled, "he's still over there and perfectly fine. We just came back because it's crowed over there and figured we'd be of more use out of the way."

"Good idea," dad said and I leaned into him, oh how I missed my dad, and my mom. But she was probably asleep.

"Where's mom?"

"She's out with Isabella, they've both been all twitchey worried about you guys, so I made them go out shopping or whatever they wanted to do to calm them down. She'll be back soon."

"I'm back now," mother said, "honey who are you talking to?"

I broke from my fathers embrace and flew into my mothers.

((Alice--Max and Isabella are in her room together))

Val--

I smiled, liking the fact that Natan could feel me against him.

Of course, my love I replied simply. Now, you should get some rest. I want to see you're eyes again soon. I said, making sure to sound somewaht demanding.

Natan-

I am resting. Talking to you doesn't affect me, since it's all in my head. I chuckled.


Riley-

I watched, smiling, as Ariana ran to her mother. I didn't notice that Gerard had moved to my side until i heard his need voice next to me.

"Riley, i want you to tell me, truthfully, what happened."

I sighed and began to sum up the story as best i could. I had to backtrack more than once when i went too fast. By the end, Gerard's expression was one of horror, awe, disgust, pride, worry, and other emotions i could not even guess at.

"So how badly was my brother and nephew hurt?" he asked suddenly.

"Nathaniel wasn't hurt at all other than losing control and knowing that it was him that hurt Natan. Natan, on the other hand..." i trailed off. Gerard nodded sadly.

Ariana

I hugged my mother tightly and looked over at my aunt Isabelle who was staring at me in wonder, "are you all back?" she asked.

"Yes, everyone else is over at your house."

She turned around and began to run away, and I smiled as she left. Knowing she'd be feeling better...until she saw Natan.

Velna-


Velna watched as Davinx slowly turned around.

"Whats wrong?" He asked,

"We, uh," She tried to think of a way to tell him that they had forgotten her brother at the mages tower. "We left Trent, when we teleported, he wasn't back yet." She stammered sadly.

Davnix-

I blinked. "We what?"

"Trent is still back at the mage tower." she said sadly, looking up at me.

I blinked again and sighed. "Crap. Uh, well, we'll get Isabella to take us back then...i guess." i said worriedly, going to find her.

I knocked on the door to her room. "Uh, Isa...we have a problem..."


Riley-

I walked over to Ariana and wrapped my wings around her again, smiling.

"Wana go sit outside?" i asked softly.


>.< short!

Ariana

I looked up at Riley smiling, "yeah, I don't think we're gonna get the chance to sleep much tonight anyways.

We walked outside and sat against the tree in the back. Riley kept his wings and arms around me and I did the same. I felt myself dozing, fighting it out of habit, but I knew I didn't need to be afriad of sleep anymore.

Riley-

I held Ariana close and dozed off more than once but would always be awakened by her shifting against me. Finally she fell asleep and i followed soon after.

When i woke again the sun was beginning to rise over the horizon. I wrapped my wings tighter around us both as a chill began to slowly set in. I yawned and waited for Ariana to wake up.

Ariana

I yawned as I opened my eyes. Feeling more rested than I had for months. No demons interupted my sleep tonight. I looked up at Riley and smiled.

"Good morning," I said.

"Good morn to you too."

"Sleep well?"

"Very well. You?"

"Better than I can ever remember."

Riley-

I hugged her gently. "Good."

We stood and entered the house and found Alise and Gerard sitting at the table, their expressions dark and haunted. When they caught sight of us they smiled, wiping the look away.

"Good morning." Alise said, standing and walking over to a pantry. She opened it and looked back at us over her shoulder. "Breakfast?"

"An apple for me, if you've got one." i said. Alise looked at me as if i was crazy but threw me an apple nonetheless. I bit into it gratefully, turning to Gerard as Ariana went to help her mother.

Ariana

I went to the pantry and helpped my mother get out the bread and start with the eggs.

"Why does your young friend not eat much?"

"He's just shy," I said pulling out the eggs.

She shrugged and walked outside towards the well, I followed, knowing we'd need another bucket of water for other things too.

"He loves you," she said.

"How do you-"

"By the way he looks at you, I can tell these things."