master of disguise

The fright that Zion held felt moments before suddenly shifts to anger as she realizes that it had been her brother who was just trying to scare her. Well, it had worked! Her body is motion and cannot be stopped, the girl flinging his winged form her head as she, accidently, sends him careening toward the ground. The anger boils in her for a moment until Wylan lands and an audible tearing sound fills the air. Suddenly, the pale girl is on her feet as her brother begins to cry, her stomach rolling with nausea as she realizes that she has injured her sneaky sibling.

Tears build in her eyes as she comes to stop next to him, body trembling with fear and disgust at herself for causing him so much pain. Gently, she lifts a paw, aiming to touch the leg closest to her as Zion says, “Wylan, I am so sorry. I didn’t mean it. You just scared me.” The tears fall unbidden now, soaking the fur of her cheeks as she tips her small head back and feebly calls for mom and dad. They will know what to, know how to help her brother and make the pain go away. Even as she feels her knees try and buckle and stomach leap up into her throat, the girl remains strong… for him.

Careful not to disturb the wing that just looks… wrong, the girl attempts to lift one of his front legs as she tries to slide her form up next against him. Short legs then move to try and wrap around his neck as she softly says, “It’s okay, Way. Mommy will be here soon. It will be okay.” Zion then attempts to gently lick away his tears, offering him what comfort even as tears stain her own cheeks. It is all she can offer him while they wait for their parents to appear.


"Zion Fatalis"