a giant mushroom is called a hufungus

Had Hikaru known about Mort’s thoughts he wouldn’t have allowed them. Even though he would have given himself for Mort that’s not what was going on now. He was just more susceptible, maybe he was weaker, it was impossible to tell but Hika was ailing. That was plain for everyone to see, but Hikaru gained the most from Mortis’ close presence. He was beside him all the time, there to keep him warm and safe as he struggled to live. Struggled to overcome this terrible disease.

Then suddenly Mortis was gone. Hika, unable to truly grasp what was going on, protested by struggling for a moment, but then Lia’s soft paw was against his hot skin. Hika still, soothed by her touch and her words. He was safe to work around, even his mouth that continued to dribble the violet ooze that afflicted him. Though he didn’t enjoy it, Hika complied, letting her squeeze the medicine onto his tongue, and allowing her to massage his throat as he eventually swallowed. Maybe this really would be the cure.


"Hikaru"