purple diamond in the rough

He could see the panic in her as he told her exactly what he was going to do. He was going to take her away from here, even if she protested there wasn’t much she could do. Indigo made up his mind. He could go toe to toe with the best warriors in Boreas and thus unnamed father who was likely dead anyway, did not scare the young Fatalis. She gave him a name in a soft whisper as she seemed to resign to her fate for only a moment before speaking up again. ”Shh… He won’t ever lay eyes on you again.” He promised, again feeling the rise of anger deep in his chest. He’d kill the man if he was ever confronted.

Fear poured off little Gypsy as Indigo tried not to think about what she’d been put through to feel that way towards her own father. She seemed to suddenly resign to her fate, but Indigo didn’t feel like his words had worked to put her at ease. The unnatural obedience and the dull look in her eye that replaced the panic of fire. There was a spark down below, but it was only just barely holding on. Had his heart remained in his chest it would have broken again right there, instead the gaping hole filled with anger that Indy just barely restrained from rage. He would take her and treasure her like she deserved. A little gemstone that just needed polishing.

Dark ears fell to his skull as she deflated again and stood ready to do just as he said. Indigo sighed softly as he resigned himself again. He had to be stronger than the beast within. Carefully he reached forward and finally grabbed hold of her tiny form. Before settling her between his shoulders Indigo pressed her tiny form against his chest and held her selfishly. He could feel the torture she endured in every joint. There would likely never be true retribution for the crimes against her, but she was safe now. She’d live with the damages for the rest of her life, but Indigo wouldn’t let her experience them again.

”Get comfortable.” They didn’t have terribly far to travel but she was weak and Indy didn’t trust her ability to remain stable as he loped homeward. He’d do his best to watch his step on the journey, and maybe he was in for the balancing act of his life. But the young man was determined, he’d keep her safe.