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Underneath A Holiday Sky // O'Hana Family -- BLITZ Dec 24, 2015 17:05:12 GMT -5

Post by Arrows on Dec 24, 2015 17:05:12 GMT -5

~*~Lightning O'Hana ~*~

The early morning mists were stretching their arms slowly over the district from the sea. An early morning gull called out across the nearly silent district as not even a single creature was stirring, not even a mouse. However, that was until about six in when I ever so quietly slipped from beneath the sheets of my bed and out of the house. Morning laid chills over my body as I quickly made my way into the District Square. Just as I had planned not a single light was shinning in any of the shops except for one in which I promised to pick up my orders at this time. Thoughts of excitement and of the holidays ran rampant inside my mind as I drew ever closer to the shop. Memories bubbled up through my walk as well as I could already begin to imagine the elation that would roll off of each of my siblings faces.

Through thick and thin we had always stuck together, even against the harshness our parents often spewed in our directions. Through hell and back we all managed to grow stronger and closer together. Over time we learned that the most important thing in our lives was family. Over time I pushed myself to become the best career I could to protect them, even if Chaos still views me as her little brother. Over time all things change including the young blonde haired little brothers you wish you can protect. I know eventually she will accept my transformation, but for now I was well aware of how indifferent she was to the thought of it. It isn't that I don't like Chaos' excessive care and kindness I just feel she doesn't know just how much I have grown. To her I am just a little boy faced with a cruel world, but in the truth I am a young man faced with a cruel world, a difference I know will come to light shorty. Yet for now I have maintain my focus on the task at hand.

As the warmth of the shop greeted me with its arms extended I walked calmly up to the man smiling behind the register. After several moments all the things I had ordered were paid for and hidden safely within my back pack. Although times were harsh for the family we all made sure to save as much as we could for these holidays. It was our way of showing that no matter what the trouble we will always provide things for one another. Whether they were gifts such as these were or the support of a true sibling.

Across the district the beating rays of the morning sun were just starting to leak through the misty veil as I left the Square. In the distance I could hear the faint sounds of several families stirring mixed with the simple ebb of the ocean's waves. Everything was so peaceful and it almost made life seem normal in a world ruled by a Dictator, but then again I knew I was much luckier than those in the lower districts. Still, I couldn't help but wonder what life without Snow could be like. A world where children didn't live in fear of the Reaping and families lived out average lives. Surely poverty would remain but I could help but wonder if people would be happier. I know I sure as hell would even if I did love career training. I would much rather live in a place where the Capitol couldn't get its reaches on any of us. Then again these thoughts have been circulating in my head for quite some time now and I was really tempted to bring up the subject of running to Chaos. I knew if I got her help we could get the whole family beyond the fence where at least our odds were better than in the games...

A far off train whistle pulled me from my thoughts just as a spotted a dim candle light flickering within the window of Chaos' room. Just like me she always made sure to wake early on this day in order to finish all her needed preparations. Lucky for me though I had gotten her gift before she awoke instead of having her ruin the surprise like she always does. I will never understand that aspect of her, she loves surprises yet hates them at the same time. Then again when did a person ever like feeling they were missing information?

Shrugging off my final thoughts I silently made my way back inside and straight to Chaos' room which I naturally entered without knocking. Just as I did this morning I know Chaos always ensures to hide my gift well away from my craving eyes.

"Morning." I said in very timid whisper. "I see I finally beat you awake for once, oh wait I always do considering you sleep half the day away." This time I let a slight smirk pierce my face as I sit next to her gently on the floor. From what I could tell she had just finished wrapping her gifts just like I had the shop owner do for me. For once we actually seemed to be functioning like normal human beings at seven in the morning. Which for us is one hell of an accomplishment.

OOC: I promise the next one will be shorter xD

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Underneath A Holiday Sky // O'Hana Family -- BLITZ Dec 25, 2015 2:11:35 GMT -5

Post by Cameo {RIP Charlie} on Dec 25, 2015 2:11:35 GMT -5

~*~Chaos O'Hana ~*~

Nightmares would be a lovely change in scenery. Instead I’m constantly cursed with possible events polluting my mind to the break of morning, keeping me tossing and turning rather then snoozing into dreamland. ‘Least some form of slumber is taking place as a bad memory plagues the sleeping brain. They sure as hell wake up with plenty of energy. But exhaustion has to force my thoughts to quiet after a long battle, only to be awoken an hour or two later for class and work. Guess I should be thankful the deep shuteye lacks any visions. Horrific predictions damage me enough in reality.

Tonight is different though, just as it is every year on this date. A terrible hurricane has raised us O’Hana offsprings, but we’ve always created the best out of what we’ve been offered. No matter what has happened in the past, this is the time that we forgive and remember that we are a family. And family means no one gets left behind, or forgotten. Worries couldn’t grace me tonight, even if I evoked them to. As we all agreed numerous years ago, this will be the day we’re all grateful despite our predicament.

It’s impossible to forget the moment I realized our parents were keeping back the joyful holidays. They had always heartlessly sheltering us from what a happy family resembled, but we were always unaware of what we didn’t know. Hearing my peers’ excitement for their winter break, at only the age of five, crushed my soul beyond repair. There was so much positivity my family was missing out on, and I couldn’t stand it. For the first time I physically opposed our parents, only to regret it for a long period afterwards.

Excitement for the holidays boiled in me just as it did with my classmates at schools. Perhaps our Parents were also unaware of the spectacular occasion we were uninformed of. Unknowingly I did intense research over this event, and invited all of us siblings to participate and surprise our Creators. Things truly didn’t work out as my innocent mind had hoped though.

They had always been dysfunctional Parents, but at that age I was naive enough to think we could change them. Maybe they were also never told of this magical Holiday, and this could shift them in the way we preferred…then reality checked in. The guilt that was devised still pains me to this day, as if it were still happening. They caught us decorating for the special day, and the result was worse then any beating before. Happy occasions were prohibited, and it was my fault they all suffered the consequences from my deceiving actions.

None of them held it against me. Scars probably mark us all from that episode, yet they never gave me any remorse for it. After that occasion, we actually decided to celebrate in secret…and just maybe it established an even better tradition. There’s no trading who gave us life, no matter how hard we plead.

For once it’s not negativity that ills me from sleeping. Our family is dysfunctional, but we wouldn’t be this close if it were any different. Meaningful gifts hide underneath my bed, but I’m too caught up in desires for tomorrow to move from this comfort and wrap them. Will we successfully get through the day without any issues from our parents? Only the future can answer that question. But my concentration remains on the overwhelming laughter and warmth I’m determined we’ll have. A confident grin refuses to budge from my lips, as I remain restless in bed.

Quiet footsteps softly creek down the hallways, and immediately I assume that it’s Lightning. Tempest isn’t working today, and only Lightning would get his gifts this morning to avoid me snooping for the surprise. He knows me all too well. Still I subtly gaze past my curtains, just to clarify my assumptions. If I’m to protect all my siblings I must continue this hawk eye on them, because I have to also know each of them inside out.

As predicted Lightning is sneaking out before the first sunrays have greeted our horizon. On any other day, this would be reversed. But today the crave for alcohol will not breach my tongue. Today is about our family. For the past few years I’ve grown used to Lightning & I being up long before the others, ecstatic over the refreshing occasion that only kindles for so long. My curtain is drawn and a candle is lit, just so that he knows I’m awake when he returns.

When I felt horrid about something, I hid it from them all. Somehow Lightning was capable of seeing past that mask though, and still manages to. He witnessed my guilt over what happened, when the other’s only viewed my ambition. Preparing for the Holiday became our ritual, an unspoken understanding of what happened in the past. So of course I wrapped and hid his gift early.

Without warning my door cracks open, and automatically I know that it’s Lightning. A flinch doesn’t even accompany me, as I welcome him with a genuine grin. Should I even be shocked that a tease intertwines with his greeting? It widens to smile nonetheless though. “And you sleep away the nights.” I gently nudge back, an uncontrollable joy overtaking my spirit. The second he sits beside me on the floor, I envelope him in an embrace.

“Happy Holidays, Lightning.” It takes all I have not to address him as baby Brother. He’s suddenly taller then me now, yet he’ll always be little in my eyes. Today I shouldn’t have to protect any of my siblings though. “So what were you out doing?” I taunt jokingly, overwhelmingly curious over what I don’t know. Certainly it’s the gifts we’ll be exchanging very soon; but unless it’s a surprise I’m behind, I’d rather be oblivious to it. Remember, today I have to accept whatever occurs. No matter what, today is destined to be absolutely spectacular.

OOC: Mine will be a lot shorter next round to lol <3

O'Hana Means Family

and no one gets
left behind

Last Edit: Dec 25, 2015 2:12:38 GMT -5 by Cameo {RIP Charlie}

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