Of Fairytales and Blood Bonds

[Rikugurl]

Riku nodded but his pale eyes blinked as he heard something behind him. Whining.

"Oh come on Terra.... is that the best you got?....... Terra.....? Terra..... Terra, don't ignore meeeeee." And then sobbing.

Sirocco sigh but nodded. He understood... and honestly... felt the same way.


In the morning, the sun shone through the window of the identical twins.
The thing that happened... was that their real mother was only expecting twins... but an embryo broke... creating triplets. It was Roxas and Ventus who shared the same one... making them coming out identical.

The longer spiked boy yawned, popping out from the safety of his covers and stretched. He looked over, seeing that his brother was still sleeping. Of course we was... they ALL slept in during the week. But not him! Not this weekend. He wanted to be the first to get in their report... and that was a first itself. He quietly got out of bed and started to pull off his pajama's and into some clean clothes. He walked to his desk and clumped some papers together.

He shoved his notebook back into his backpack and pulled out all the books seeing that he didn't need them. He was sure his parents would let him go down into the market seeing that they asked the boys to do some errands by themselves some times. He needed to talk to the old people that worked in the shops to ask them about what the Festival was like when they were young. He smiled widely and opened the door, going to the bathroom and fixing himself up. He walked down the stairs quietly and before he could go to the kitchen, he saw something on the corner of his eye.

His parents... in the living room? Dad should of been at work and mom usually was in the kitchen in the morning.
He stopped and walked in, knowing something was wrong... but their faces... and seeing that they hadn't slept since they were in the same clothes as the day before.
"Uh.... mom? Dad? What's wrong?"

[Reno]

For most parents that night they went to sleep with confidence, knowing that when they woke up their children would awaken from their beds, happy and ready to have another fun day of play. they would know tommorrow would just be another peaceful morning of making breakfast, laughing and smiling... as if everything was normal.

But the fates had determined long long ago, that one family would not quite always be so happy. They had discovered long ago that one... would lose it's compelteness. A family of five tragically.

Bryna knew they couldn't spend the night up on the stairs... so she and her husband took back to the living room, ever so constantly going back up to check on there boys when the urge hit them. Somewhere out there three guardians stood by, watching and waiting.

The loyal parents knew... they would get no sleep that night. Bryna cried and cried and cried until she felt she had no tears left, and with nothing left to do, she dragged out memory book after memory book filled with pictures of their boys, going through each one with her husband meticulously. Some brought laughs. Some brought fond fond smiles. Others... just brought pure love.

There were all sorts of pictures. One of the three boys at a young age, only seven, leaning voer their birthday cake, blowing out the candles together like they did every year. One of Sora onto a bunny rabbit in a petting zoo, only eight. One of Ven proudly holding up a medal he had won after winning a race at the young age of ten. One of Roxas licking at an ice cream bar, chocolate spread over his lips, barely six. She had pictures of them winning awards, of get togethers with relatives, of costumes that they wore in school plays, of them holding up christmas gifts, or collecting easter eggs, or painting, or playing games...

Some of the most beautiful... was an unknowing Roxas standing in front of his bedroom mirrior, eyes shut but face so expressive as he sung; one of a content Ven standing atop of a hill, looking up high towards a hot air balloon, eyes shining with hope; one of a thrilled Sora holding hands with some of the smaller children as he read them a story, smiling so very beautifully.

They all had lifes they should have led... all had dreams and hopes and a world they should be allowed to explore...

and today those dreams would all be torn apart.

Finally Bryna picked up one of the old baby books. Each boy had their own. Each recording their first steps, first smiles, first laughs, first everything...

But at the back of each she found something she had taped back their and forgotten about a long long time ago. They were necklaces that had been on them back when they had first been given to them. Their real mother must have given them to them,

But Bryna, being worried the babies would try to swallow them and choke, had taken then off and placed them away for safekeeping. But now... they were old enough to keep them. She tore out each necklace, setting them on the coffee table before her. One was in the shape of a crown - the one she had found on Sora, another in the shape of an X - Roxas, and the last... was some strange looking symbol with a heart like beginning but at the point it broke off like the end of a cross - Ven's.

The sound of feet running down the stairs drew her attention and she looked up, seeing the blonde rush past, but came to a sudden halt when he took notice of the strange atmosphere. The blonde backed up, looking inside. She knew she appeared a mess, hair in a disarray, clothes rumpled and the same as last night, eyes puffy and red at the edges from crying...

"Uh.... mom? Dad? What's wrong?"

It broke Bryna's heart to hear her boy's voice. "Oh... nothing honey... would you like some breakfast?"

[Rikugurl]

Axel was curled up in a pile of dirt. It was the only place he could sleep so nothing burned down. Mickey had said something about the worlds in Connection 1... and said that that was where they were headed. They would have to pick a place that best suited them... and The Shee. A place so different... so unlike that it would throw the forces right off.

He snored loudly as his small little wings fluttered. Oh, finally they could do something fun! He really wished he could be with Roxas... because Roxas could sing... and he loved music.

Riku was sleeping under the tree, he too wondering where he would bring the boy he was going to protect.
He wanted to bring him to his favorite of Connection 1... it was gloomy and dark... but the people were true to their word...


Ven frowned a bit, seeing some necklaces on the coffee table. He had... never seen them before.... but... they... looked so familiar.
Suddenly his eyes grew a shade of gold and visions started to flash in his mind.
Screaming... blood....crying....
He blinked and shook his head, gasping a bit, his eyes returning a true blue.

What.... was that all about.

He frowned but looked back at his mom, smiling slightly. "Yea... that sounds good." He pulled his bag off his shoulder and headed to the kitchen, yawning a bit. "I woke up early because we got an assignment about the Balloon Festival. I wanna start on it right away! I really can't wait for the festival... do you think I can finally ride in one this year mom?" He asked as he looked behind at her. His eyes bright and hopeful. "I did get that B-!"

[Reno]

Terra's tail thumped lightly on the ground. It was his watch after all. He stood, stretching the front half of his body out and yawned, large mouth opening wide, tongue curling then lolling out. He gave himself a good shake out, glad he wasnlt wearing tags that made any noise or something ridiculous like that.

He plopped back down boredly. He himself didn't know where he wanted to take his Shee - which at this point WAS looking like it would be Ventus. Axel had his heart set on taking Roxas and for some reason Riku kept trying to push the other blonde on him - meaning for one reason or another he wanted to spend time with Sora. He glanced back at the silverette curiously watching him sleep. what was he thinking...?

Suddenly Terra thought of something. a perfect world in Connection 1... a place he could bring his shee that they might find entertaining. they LOVED holidays didn't they? They always got a kick outta well ALL of them. How about celebrating one... EVERY day? It would work for him too because he'd be able to freely move around.

He smiled proudly, glad he had thought of that all by himself. Even if that didn't work he had plenty of other options out there.

See the guardians WERE thoughtful. to an extent. They were at least going to try and make it interesting...

Terra drew a circle in the ground with a claw, then one the strange oval like mess was finished he blew on it softly. The circle glew white, then a small ball grew up from the ground like a crystal ball fortune tellers used. It floated upwards so he could see it at eye level.


Bryna chuckled, smiling fondly as her son brightened up immediately at the mention of food. the other thing all her boys shared in common was... their love for food. Especally sweet foods. Lollipops, ice cream, cake, smoothies. Her children had some BAD sweet tooths. But that made breakfast the best meal of the day. She'd make all their favorites.

She watched as he sat at the table, eyes glowing and expectant. "We'll see honey." She went around the kitchen as they began to converse with one another, the talk easy light... as if nothing was wrong. She was mixing batter, cracking eggs, sizzling bacon. The hiss of the frying pan as batter was set in. Ven was so excited, all he could talk about was ballons, but Bryna amused him, telling him of what it was like when she was a kid.

"When I was a kid they didn't have all the designs on them that they do now. they were just solid colors. They didn't have those neat little balloon shaped lollipops either. Those started coming around when you and yours brothers were about five." Bryna said with a smile.

Soemtimes later, just as she had finished the bacon, she glanced at her husband. "Sirocco be a dear and wake Roxas and sora up too." Her husband got up without another word, hurrying to do so. "Ven honey, set the table please."

Soon, Roxas was sleepily coming down the stairs, rubbing his eyes as he stumbled into the room flopping into his seat. He yawned. "Morning mo- wow!" He came awake in a flash. looking around. "What's the occasion?!" Usually mom NEVER went all out unless it was Christmas... or their birthday. Those days were special times for big breakfasts. when it was either one of their parents birthdays thought, the triplets always banded together to make them breakfast and bring it to them in bed.

"None, I just wanted to do something speacial for my three boys."

Moments later she heard the familar whoosh of a butt sliding across a rail and a loud stomp as Sora landed at the foot of stairs, never having to touch a step.

"Sora!"

The brunette came in, laughing joyiously. "Sorry! I love you mom!" He fluttered his eyes at her innocently, giving her a kiss on the cheek. "G'morning!" He fell into his seat his to his brothers, seeing the meal that was being set before them. "W-Wow..." Yeah it was certainly strange alright! Not that he was complaining. "Oh my god pancakes!" The brunette said excitedly. "Did we forget our birthday or something?!"


Terra watched curiously, with a hint of sadness. Bryna... had always reminded him of his own mother. Unconditionally loving, unafraid of what her sons were... always sweet and smiling...

The wolf shook his head watching the scene quietly. even from her, on the faint yet never ending winds,. he could easily pick up the scent of the breakfast Bryna had prepared. It smelled delicious! His mouth watered, stomach gurgling hungrily, but it went ignored. He could eat later. This was important.

[Rikugurl]

There was a rather loud yawn behind the wolf, green eyes opening slowly. "Oh boy~~~" Long arms stretched up to the sky and black nailed feet spread open to stretch too. Little wings fluttered as another yawn came from a mouth with two sharp fangs.
Dirt shifted as the tall man stood. He looked around, rubbing the back of his head before seeing the beast.

He seemed to be watching something.

The sound and SMELL of something delicious filled his nose. Slowly he walked over to his... friend and sat down next to him, watching the crystal too. Oh breakfast! And so much food! Yumyum! Maybe they would bring some out for him... like a gift!
But why so much? It wasn't their birthday OR Christmas. He frowned though when he realized... that this breakfast was the last... she would make for... The Shee.

Riku was still asleep, though the smell of breakfast, a BIG breakfast... filled his nose and made him stir.


Ven smiled, listening to his mother's stories... at least... the woman he thought was his mother...
He started to write things down happily, nodding and replying 'Really!?' here and there. He was really glad that they came out with balloon shaped lollipops. They only came out for that weekend... and no other lollipop tasted as good. He was planning on asking his parents to get some extra money to buy more... Once a year just wasn't enough!

He nodded and quickly rushed to the cupboard, pulling out plates and started to put them on the table. He got the silverware, and the cups, napkins and syrup. He tilted his head, noticing how much food was being made. It was... very strange... especially for how tired she looked.
"You sure everything is ok mom?"
He just got a sweet nod and sighed.

He got out some milk and orange juice, filling up the cups accordingly.


Sirocco nodded and got up, walking up the stairs quickly. He already saw Ventus and Roxas's door already open... so he walked in first. He slowly walked up to the side of Roxas's bed and smiled, looking down and watching him sleep. Slowly he lowered his hand and shook the blonde softly. "Roxas... it's time to wake up, kiddo."

When the blonde awoke, he left and headed to Sora's door who's door was open a crack... from when they were watching over him throughout the night. Slowly he opened the door, seeing the brunette sleeping. He walked to Sora's side and sighed, his hand lowering again but this time, it ran over Sora's forehead. "I'm... going to miss you boys.... so much." Water filled his eyes but he blinked them back before shaking Sora softly.

After the boys went down the stairs, Sirocco could only laugh softly, seeing Sora go down the way like he wasn't suppose to. But... it would be his last time doing that too. He walked down the stairs slowly, finally getting inside the kitchen, looking at all the food. Now... he realized.... how real this was... and it was hitting him hard.
He slowly got to his seat, looking at how happy his boys looked.

[Reno]

OOC: I guess I can go to the opera today instead

Terra licked his chops, wetting his nose further as he watched the three practically celebrate as they ate. He could almost imagine years and years ago when he was a pup and his mother would make him breakfast much the same, setting it in a bowl and on the floor for him. Sure it wasn't exqusite not being able to sit at the table... and having to eat from a bowl...

But the food was great and his mother always had made sure he got to at least have salt and pepper with his eggs or syrup with his pancakes - like he was a real human.

His tail thumped happily at the memories. "You think they'll bring us some?" He asked, voicing Axel's thoughts.

Of course they WOULDN'T but... it was a nice thought. Then again both parents had looked horrified the minute they had seen him and Axel - who knew what their reaction to Riku was. At least he appeared normal mostly though his eyes were probably unnerving.


Bryna sat down close to her husband, watching as the boys dug in excitedly, as if it really was... their birthday. But it wasn't. It was a goodbye breakfast. They just didn't know it. It would be her last time making breakfast for them. She looked at Sirocco, reaching under the table and clasping her hand with his. They both needed the support here...

The three boys were already happily digging in with about as much manners as they could. Which meant Ven was eating like an animal and demanding with 'less' harsh cuss words for something to be passed if he wanted it, and got repremended for it too. Sora was eating rather messily disregarding his napkin bit at least having the decency to use please and thanks. And Roxas was using perfect manners, napkins, elbows off the table and all. It was actually really funny to see and anytime relatives visited they always commented and laughed about it.

But somewhere between a big gulp of his juice from Ven, a bite of pancake-soaked syrup from Roxas, and Sora tearing at his bacon, the eldest of the tree finally took notice of something real strange.

"Aren't you gonna eat too?" he asked his parents. The other two children paused as well.

"No honey... we're not hungry." Bryna said softly.

Sora's eyes narrowed, utterly suspicious. Slowly he set his fork down. He knew something had been going on this morning...

"Nnngh..." Sora shifted as he was shook, eyes fluttered open. "Dad...?" He noticed something strange, like was glistening in his father's eyes. "Whats wrong?"
"Your mother wants you down for dinner. come on Sora, it's time to get up."

Sora had always been real good at telling when someone else was sad or something - even when it wasn't one of his twins. Even when he didn't even KNOW the person. when Roxas and Ven asked he said 'It's like I can feel their heart hurting'. They thought he was full of shit...

But now he could feel it and it... was really bad. "Mom... Dad... what's wrong?"

Roxas was real quiet. He had, sadly, been having the same thought. First dad wakes him up, calling him 'kiddo' when he hadn't called him that in years - not since he had proudly proclaimed ten year olds weren't kids anymore; then this STRANGE big breakfast... and now his parents weren't eating and Sora was picking up bad vibes (who in his own werid way was NEVER wrong). Something was up... and he didn't like it. "Did someone die?" He asked bluntly.

[Rikugurl]

OOC: T__________T!! I'm so sorry! I would of told you via text but... I can't use text anymore. I LOVE YOU AND WILL DEFINITELY SEE YOU ON FRIDAY GOD DAMNIT!

Axel could only look at Terra happily when he asked the question. He hoped so! They were The Shee's guardians... and they were doing a great job! THEY SHOULD GET SOMETHING FOR THEIR HARD EFFORTS! He licked his lips more as he watched the boys eat. Oh man... that had to be delicious! He just wanted to bust in there and grab all their plates! It would be nice to eat something besides something that was JUST alive or berries picked off a bush and hoping it wouldn't make you have the shits... or random leaves that tasted like dirt. At least some leftovers that the family had thrown out was still warm some nights and it tasted great! Riku... never ate that though.

Speaking of which, some rustle could be heard and on the other side of the beast sat the silverette man. He could easily hear the gulps and sound of silverware. They were eating... and from what it sounded like... it was a big breakfast. He too knew that the big meals were only for Christmas or birthdays. This was a new occasion that he was sure neither Bryna nor Sirocco was happy about.

However... this was a big day for them too. Now... their real guardianship would be tested. They had to bring their Shee to the best place possible to keep them protected... from everything. They would be by themselves... and no longer working as a team. They would have to be next to the boy's side throughout their journey... even in sleep.
Not one drop of blood could fall from the Shee... or the forces out there would surely find them.


Ven stopped when Sora asked the question. The blonde looked over, seeing his mom and dad.... just sitting there... no food in front of them... or anything. He knew.... KNEW something was wrong. He frowned and put his fork down, wiping the syrup off his face with his napkin.
Usually on big breakfast... they would be eating happily too..

His eyes suddenly went big, ignoring his other brother's question. WHY would mom and dad make an awesome breakfast if someone died! What a stupid question!
"Wait a minute! Did they cancel the Balloon Festival and you're making this awesome breakfast to try and equal it out!?" His voice sounded panicked... yea.. that was seriously the only thing on his mind. "Please don't say it's true!"

[Reno]

OOC: Or you could... take a big major leap of faith and CALL me *gasp* XD see you Friday hon

Terra himself was the least picky when it came to food. when it was there he ate it. After his mother had left... food had been real hard to come by. No one wanted to help out the cursed shape-shifter. He had lived in a mostly desert land all his life, and was ashamed to admit he had to beg for most food - and eventually work for it. That's why he no longer had his spikes. They had to be removed for a delivery one year... and he couldn;t carry anything without the spikes gone.

Herll he even ate grass sometimes. the first time he had ever done it with his 'friends' Axel had given him the strangest look. He could only respond that it made his stmach feel better - which was true. Ir offered zero nutrition but it helped keep away acid burn and whatnot.

This little planet offered so much. water and food were in a bigger supply then he'd ever seen. He was proud to say he was no longer the skinny, drab looking wolf he used to be. Now he actually had a coat of fur that glistened healthy, ribs that didn't show, and strong muscles. Riku was just some petty pretty boy... who probably never starved near to death ever in his life.


Sora's eyes went wide. "They wouldn't do that would they?!" COULD they? Why would they?

Roxas frowned as well, thinking about that. were they predicting a major storm or something...? They had so few storms and so far between the monthes it was rare one would ever... interfre with daily life. And their were PLENTY of balloons. Maybe they didn;t need all the other stuff but the balloons were important!

Bryna opened her mouth and then shut it. how could she answer that without 'lying'... "No, no one died and no the balloon festival isn't canceled." She said slowly and all the boys seemed to sigh.

"But somehting... did happen. didn't it?" Roxas tentatively asked.

Bryna was quiet, then she nodded slowly.

"Mom come on whatever it is it won't be too terrible!" Sora tried to cheer up instinctively - like he did with anyone. "And even if it is, we'll get through it like a family should." He nodded determinedly, but each boy was shocked when their mom suddenly buried her face in her hands and sobbed.

"M-Mom..." Sora stuttered nervously. Usually his mini-speeches at least made her smile. He watched his father try and comfort her, and when she seemed somewhat more coposed she rasied her head.

"Come on. To the living room. there's something we need to tell you boys." Bryna stood slowly, and as a family, the other four did as well, all of them retiring to the living room. No one was hungry any longer.

The first thing Sora and Roxas noted was the fact the coffee table was over-burdened with photo albums, some spilling off the ide and cluttered on the ground. A mess their mother usually never allowed. Sora's eyes them saw something gleam and his eyes went wide, shimmering orange for a fraction of a second, something disturbingly cold invading his heart. He shuddered all over. Roxas caught sight of them next and his glew yellow like his brother's his own sight a little less forbidding - something about the wind in your face, wings pumping behind you... flying like in his sleep-walking dreams - now if only their weren;t so mach yelling. He blinked hard.

Their parents took a seat on the couch... the boys each took another seat. Actually, Ven took an armchain, Roxas sat by the fireplace where the brick rasied up - the place they used to lay their stocking for christmas, and finally Sora just took a seat smack dab on the floor, leaning back a nearly empty bookcase now that the photo albums were all gone. Other books in their included some about balloons, some old children's books and other random tings like that.

The room went silent, no one knowing where to start, how to begin, how to reveal all the lies that had been briguth forth over the years.

Bryna just didn't want to do this. "W-Well..." she stuttered out finally, seeing as no one else would start. She bowed her head, bringing her hands up to her chest as if to stop her hurting chest. "Boys... after We admit this to you please... please try not to think any less of us. We... We did what we thought was right, we did what we had to to protect you." She looked up, eyes watering. "Please try to remember we love each and every one of you... no matter what."

Sora frowned. this was getting... really odd. Almost scary with how tense he see his parents becoming. "Of course mom. Come on... you can tell us." He encouraged lightly, flashing her his prize-winning smile, even if it was a little weak.

"I'm not your mother."

The smile fell and silence hit like a ton of bricks. Everyone was too shell-shocked to respond.

[Rikugurl]

Ven took a sigh of relief when his mother confirmed that the Balloon Festival was still going to happen. That would be HORRIBLE if it wasn't! Especially after he was going to write such an awesome report... it would HAVE to snag him an 'A' for sure! And... maybe just in time for the festival so he could FINALLY ride a balloon!

He stopped though when Sora started to give one of those speeches... and rolled his eyes, pushing some more pancake in his mouth and swallowed it... just as his mother started to cry.
His eyes went wide, looking over and seeing her sob in his father's arms.
But.... what.... was going on? Mom... hardly ever cried in front of them...

Sirocco frowned as he saw his wife start to cry, but quickly wrapped his arms around her lovingly. "Sweetheart..."

A few moments passed and she broke away slowly and then stood, walking off to the living room.
The old man's heart sank. It was time...
He looked up at the clock and sighed, slowly standing with his boys and walked in with her, sitting next to her on the couch.
His eyes looked down at the necklaces and shook his head, then out at his three boys... missing what happened to them.

Ven frowned and left, following his parents into the living room and sat on the armchair of his father's chair.
His face was stern, not knowing what might be the problem.
He blinked it away though when his mother started to talk. Why... would they love her less? There was no wa---


His mouth gapped open, his eyes wide. He went into utter shock. No... that.... couldn't be true?
He quickly looked at the calendar... no... it wasn't even close to April Fool's Day... and who would joke about something like that anyway?
He looked back, now seeing his father look down, knowing all the boys were looking at him now.

Sirocco sighed, knowing they were all wondering the same thing.
"She's... not your step-mother either..." He said softly. "Because... I'm not your real father either. You're mother didn't mean she wasn't your mother.... she's just not your real mother. You three are our boys though... even if you're not you biological parents." He made that clear.

"B-but... why the big.... breakfast...?" Ven asked softly, still in shock. This wasn't something to... celebrate over...

"That.... was a.... farewell gift..."

[Reno]

"A farewell gift?!" Roxas snapped out of it next, standing with wide eyes. "what do you mean a farewell gift?! Where are we going?!"

"Away." Bryna whispered. "Somewhere safe."

Sora looked at both of his parents, frowning deeply. "To our... other parents?" he said slowy. He didn't want to say 'real' ones because to him the two standing in front of him WERE his real ones.

"No." their mother said. she bowed her head. "Your... biological father's name was Jet and your mother's... was Runa." She saw Sora catch the past tense almost instantly and the boy seemed to tense. "They died a long time ago back when you three were just babies. You were given to us nearly fifteen whole years ago.... your father and mother had both been apart of a war and your mother tried to bring you to somewhere safe, she succeeded in brining you to an old friend of ours. His name is Mickey. Runa died that day thought and Mckey had no choice but to find you three a new home... and he broguth you to us." She took a deep breath, picking up the necklaces and walked to each son, handing him his respective necklace. "These necklaces were on you when you were given to us... I suppose your parents gave them to you."

When she got back to her seat she sat down, watching as the three stared at their necklaces. The metla was strange and rare - Akbarians would need to spend a fortune for three necfkalces quite like that. She bit her lip. "There's more. You three... weren't born on Akbar though. You were born on a world called Norn. It was a world home a to a powerdul speices called the Shee."

Sora bit his lip. "You mean the fairy-like creatures?" His mother nodded. The brunette slumped back, dazed. Akbarians had a few writings on mythological creatures like dragons and unicorns and stuff like that - and he'd once come across a small article talking about Shee when he was doing a project for english. they had intigued him alot but the information on them was limited at best and he;d been disappointed to find that out. Now his mother was... telling him what?

Roxas had fallen back into his seat, eyes dull and scared. He opened and closed his mouth, confused. They were... WHAT now? "What happened to it?" he stuttered dumbly, not knowing why he wanted to know just that he did.

"As far as i know... the Shee were wiped out by some dark forces that wanted to use their blood and power for evil." Bryna said slowly. "All except three." She looked at each son in turn. "You three are the last of them."

Roxas just stared, then he started to laugh as if this was the funniest thing he ever heard. "This is crazy. so your telling me we're ALIENS of an extinct race of fucking... fairies?! On some 'world' far away? Okay mom, great joke but I ain't buying it."

Sora was just fiddling with his necklace, watching it shine almost mysteriously. Anything to get his mind off of what his parents were telling him.

[Rikugurl]

Ven blinked when his mother handed him one of the necklaces from the coffee table. He looked down at the very odd design, glancing slightly at his brother's. They were... all different... but... what did they mean?
He saw his reflection in the pure silver charm... there was no way this... could of been made here. He never saw anything like it... but again.. there was something hauntingly familiar about it...

He bit his lip then looked up at his mother slightly, hearing her STORY... because that was exactly what it sounded like. A really... lame story.
And farewell gift?

His eyes widened as he looked up at Roxas who quickly started to react. The other's feelings grew on him and he nodded, standing too. "Yea... I really don't see what's so funny about this. When did you think this up? And why? I don't get it. I have a paper to start writing...." He was about to toss the necklace away... but for some reason... he.... couldn't let it go.
His blue eyes looked down at it and frowned, quickly grabbing his bag and ran to the door.

"VENTUS!"
Sirocco called as he shot up, about to stop his son... but it was too late...

Ven frowned, huffing even.
"Who the hell do they think they arAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!"
He halted and almost fell over himself.. when he saw....
His eyes went wide as he saw three figures.


Axel blinked and looked up, hearing the scream. He smiled happily though and waved. "Heya!"

Riku looked up as well, the scream loud to his ears. "Guess... they found us?" He asked as he pulled the hood over his head to hide is face.


Ven stumbled back a bit, his mouth gapped as he saw the... creatures and man.
He blinked, slowly catching himself. His eyes caught onto something though that made him step forward.
"W-whoa..." He slowly walked over, Axel whimpering a bit. The blonde stopped in front of the wolf like creatures and suddenly grabbed hold of the horns.
"ARE THESE REAL!?" He cried as he tugged on them.

[Reno]

Terra stood suddenly when he heard the yell, his magical spell dispersing almost instantly. It wasn't like they had hid themseleves well. They had been in a conspious position on purpsoe so that the twins could get used to the fact they;d be going away.

He looked up at the angry blonde, knowing instantly that it was Ven. even though he and Roxas were twins they still had different scents and different types of clothes and different hairstyles. It was never really hard to tell them apart.

He glanced at Axel, about to answer his rhetorical question when suddenly, the crucnhing of grass made his head turn because the blonde was suddenly in front of him. Hands grabbed onto his horns firmly and tugged hard. He snarled instantly. "THAT HURTS! Of COURSE they're real!" He snapped. "Let go!" He yanked his head the horns coming loose from the others grip.

Both Roxas and Sora looked up as Ventus stood to leave the room - the front door was opened wide and Ven pribably got five steps before he yelled. All four of the other family members jumped to their feet and rushed for the front door.

Sora was the one to make it their first and he nearly fell over on his heels as he say... what Ven did. There were three... creatures there by the likes of which he had never seen before. The first was a wolf-like creatures that Ventus had unwisely approached and was ANNOYING?! No wonder he had such poor grades

and was that freaken animal talking back?! "Okay... am I still dreaming cause that thing just talked." The brunette put a hand to his ehart, feeling faint. Maybe he should go lie down...

Roxas shot forward suddenly, grabbing his brother's arm and yanked him backwards. "Are you STUPID? Did it ever occur to you he could bite off your arm?!"

Terra growled, feeling insulted. "Please I wouldn't eat vomit by the likes of you Shee."

Great first they find out they're supposed to be some mythical fairy race, now they have three... freaks on their front lawn. The blonde gazed upon all three mistrustingly. the wolf was kind of frightening... and then there was one whose face he couldn't see... And then a red-headed... devil. Were those WINGS ON HIS BACK?! "Who the fuck are you?" He snapped, not caring that he wasd using language he shouldn't.

[Rikugurl]

Ven's eyes widened as the wolf pulled his horns away and then was suddenly pulled back by another brother. He blinked, trying to register this all at once.

Sirocco's eyes widened.... now seeing the creatures in the light... they were even more frightening.
He looked down at his brunette son, seeing how pale he looked. Strong hand reached down and wrapped around his shoulders, helping him calm a bit.

Axel blinked, putting his hands on his hips and leaning down. "Hey, hey now! That's no way to talk to your guardians!" He nodded then looked down at Terra and scoffed too. "And be gentle with them! Remember, not a drop of The Shee's blood can fall or we're all done for!" He waved his finger, only to pull it back as it was snapped at. "Hey!"

The man with the back jacket and hood walked pass them, looking at the two boys. "You should your parents finish their talk with you."

Ven looked up at the man, frowning then pulled away violently from his brother. "Let me the fuck go!" He growled, looking at the wolf and then the devil like creature. Who were these clowns?
He then turned to the man again. "Are these your pets or something?"
"If they were, I would of dropped them off at the pound already." The hooded figure laughed.

[Reno]

Terra growled at Axel's finger, snapping at it. Well it wasn't his fault! He'd already lost his spikes, he wasn't losing the horns too.

Sora jumped a bit as he felt the arm and he glanced at his dad, seeing the reassuring look on the other's face. He... knew these creatures didn't he... "a...... farewell gift..." "D-Dad..." He stuttered, beginning to put two and two together. There was three of them and three of these strange folk. Somehow he had a feeling these creatures appearence and the strange words of lingering goodbyes was... connected. There was still a lot he didn;t know but for right now it was enough. He curled his arms around his father burying his face into his shoulder much like he used to when he was younger and scared of the monsters in the dark. "I don't want to leave."

Roxas quietly watched as Ven tore away from him and began demanding things of these... people. Like it was the most natural thing in the world to speak with some hooded guy, a wolf and a devil. The blonde stumbled back, the reality a little hard for him to take in.

He felt secure arms wrap around him, knowing almost instantly it was his mother and leaning back, unable to tear his eyes away for fear that these monsters would creep forward and tear out his neck if he looked away.

Terra's ears flipped back. Pet?! He snarled, stepping forward, tail slinking around behind him. He padded forward, smacking riku hard in the leg with the blunt end of his horn. "Bastard." He looked up at Ven, growling. "I can't believe I'm going to get to be the lucky one to watch over you. Now get the fuck back inside your damn house and let your fucking parents finish the damn story so we can get the fuck outta here. That is unless you WANT to be the cause of the destruction of this wonderful planet."

[Rikugurl]

Sirocco blinked, looking down at his son... seeing him act... like that. He wanted to pick Sora up like he did when he was a little boy and rock him in his arms... assuring him that he didn't have to go if he didn't want to... but now... they had no.... choice.
His other hand moved and ran through Sora's hair. "I'll be ok Soran..." Slowly he walked over with the brunette to where his wife was and had Sora cling onto her as he walked towards the three, never showing a bit a fear.

He stepped in front of his third son and frowned, looking at all three of them.

The hooded man winced, his leg collapsing but caught himself before he could fall. He shoot a look under his hood at the wolf and growled.

The older man glanced back at Ven and frowned. "Bring your mother and brother's back inside."

Ven looked up at his....father and nodded slowly, walking towards his brothers and mom. They slowly started to head back inside and closed the door.

Sirocco looked at the two, then down at the wolf. "Don't you dare treat my boys like that again... They might be a handful... but you had better take utmost care of them... no matter which one you guard. You had better guard them on your life... or to help me god, I will find you and hunt you down." He looked at the other two. "And that goes for you too."

He frowned and turned away.
"These boys are my life. Don't forget that. Not one drop of their blood can fall..."
Slowly he walked away and back to the house, opening the door and walking inside. The door closed and a sigh admitted from his lips. Could.... they really trust those three...?

He walked back into the livingroom, where now the three boys were sitting together on the couch.... all looking abnormally pale..