i'll be the one

Hikaru was afraid he’d ruined something, broken a precarious piece of the foundation that held them together. However, Mortis seemed to easily fit back into place around him and the two boys easily made themselves comfortable again. Hikaru didn’t know what would happen in the future but he had Mortis here right now and that was all that mattered. He could sleep well tonight knowing that his best friend wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Mortis shifted, leaning over and lowering his head onto his white paws. Hikaru’s eyes blinked open to see the subtle smile playing on his friend’s features as he made himself comfortable. Hika felt his own grin lift his lips and he closed his stormy eyes. Sleep was quick to find him, and they had a whole new day ahead of them.

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Hikaru woke before Mortis and carefully made his way out of the den without waking the heir. His mind raced with the events of the previous night but he silently vowed to make it up to Mortis. As quick as he could Hika gathered some breakfast, fresh water, and the bird bag he’d meant to give Mortis since he met the Warlord.

Certain Mort was still asleep when he got back Hikaru set up a little display of food, drink, and his gift before wiggling back underneath Mort’s wing and warming his cold toes in his thick black fur.

"Mortis""Hika"