The past and the future are much the same

The koi wolf entrusted Mortis with his life and with his heart, that had never changed despite the distance between them. He knew if Mort had known where he was and what he was going through the winged wolf would have been there to save him. Hika had somehow made it out, and just like their first meeting he had found Mortis when he most needed him. The time in the darkness had taken its toll, but Hikaru had endured, he was still alive.

However long Mort needed, Hikaru would have given him, but it seemed that whatever needed to be said couldn’t wait. He looked up at Mort as he started, Mort was unsteady to begin with, telling him about what happened in their time apart. He had fallen in love with another wolf. Hika was stilled for a moment of shock, but he couldn’t blame Mortis either, they had been separated for years. Mortis went on with his life, he had a family. Hikaru released his surprise and smiled, he was honestly happy for Mort. It was good to know that he had found love again. However, he didn’t have his happy ending. Halo had disappeared.

"Do you… do you want me to help look for her?” He asked softly. He didn’t mind if he couldn’t be Mort’s partner, at the very least he would be his friend. Hika just wanted Mort to be happy, he deserved nothing less.
"Speech"