trace your roots back to the ground

He could see the tears that sprang to her eyes, and his throat felt thick. He tried to swallow past it as she came closer to him. Leaning into his chest. He wrapped a wing gently around her, the soft inside feathers brushing against her coat. His wings were made for embracing those he loved. For embracing Halo. He knew there would still be struggle down this road, He knew he was giving up on Hika coming back to him.

But he wanted to give these children the best start to this world, he wanted to share it with Halo. “My finance” He whispered, scarcely able to believe this turn of events. “When will we feel them kick? Will we know how many to expect? What names will we give them…? I’ll talk to my father, tomorrow.” Not tonight. Tonight was for him and Halo.

"Halo" & "Mortis"