but the earth refused to die // storm, day eight
Aug 19, 2022 22:16:53 GMT -5
Post by lance on Aug 19, 2022 22:16:53 GMT -5
The mist formed a rainbow in the canopy of the trees. Cachimorro's lifeblood formed a fountain spray of crimson as Storm's blade ended him for good.
And his cannon formed the penultimate note in the symphony written about Storm's life.
There's no anger, like there was with December. No triumph, like with Cordelia. Not even guilt and regret, like with Willem. This boy had tried his damnedest to end him, had struck out without warning and delivered a blow meant to kill him, and he'd failed.
In his place, Storm had another promise, silently added to the pile stored in the back of his mind. Return Willem's compass back to his family as penance for taking their son from them. Reclaim the tarnished remnants of his district honor and ensure that Carly's family wanted for nothing in the event of his return.
Find this 'Xavier' that Cachimorro had talked about and do the same.
"He'll be fine, don't you worry," he whispered as the hovercraft came and collected the body. "I'll make sure of it."
He looked to the sky, blue gradually burning into red as the sun began its descent over the horizon. The final one that he would see trapped in this place, whatever shape that took.
On the precipice of glory, on the edge of survival itself, Storm Adroxis closed his eyes. Inhaled deeply, feeling the gentle dew settle on his skin, then exhaled.
"Don't you worry, guys," he spoke aloud. Eyes opened, lips curved into a gentle smile. "I'll be okay."
And his cannon formed the penultimate note in the symphony written about Storm's life.
There's no anger, like there was with December. No triumph, like with Cordelia. Not even guilt and regret, like with Willem. This boy had tried his damnedest to end him, had struck out without warning and delivered a blow meant to kill him, and he'd failed.
In his place, Storm had another promise, silently added to the pile stored in the back of his mind. Return Willem's compass back to his family as penance for taking their son from them. Reclaim the tarnished remnants of his district honor and ensure that Carly's family wanted for nothing in the event of his return.
Find this 'Xavier' that Cachimorro had talked about and do the same.
"He'll be fine, don't you worry," he whispered as the hovercraft came and collected the body. "I'll make sure of it."
He looked to the sky, blue gradually burning into red as the sun began its descent over the horizon. The final one that he would see trapped in this place, whatever shape that took.
On the precipice of glory, on the edge of survival itself, Storm Adroxis closed his eyes. Inhaled deeply, feeling the gentle dew settle on his skin, then exhaled.
"Don't you worry, guys," he spoke aloud. Eyes opened, lips curved into a gentle smile. "I'll be okay."
"Whatever happens, I'll see you soon."
