𝐒𝐊𝐘 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐕𝐄, 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐋𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 he finally felt as if he had collected himself enough to speak, voice serious more stern than before, a certain edge to tone as he gazed ahead : golden eyes filled with raw worry / endless seeming concerns despite the darkness lurking beneath seams. the words are sharp, precise yet speak of torment within, an easy missable quirk to brows & a wobble to lips drawn downwards. ❛ the black tide, a rather destructive . . invasive force has attacked okhema. taiyou is there. which is why we are rushing like that, actually. they have requested my aid since . . let us talk about this a later time, maybe but, the important part is that i am needed & that your brother surely would appreciate seeing you. we are about to reach the gates. get ready. ❜ it hurt, but she did not need to know ; flames licking up beneath his very being, fires a blaze within as he used himself as fuel : breathing ragged, fast hands gripping around her itching, twitching but holding on steadily. they needed him. there was no time to rest, no time to let the gentle breeze caress over hot skin, no time to be . . human. the sun - devourer, the deliverer, the nameless hero was needed at this very moment. limits be damned. pushing onwards the last bits, streaks of golden appeared on his arms & yet he continued, the goal right ahead. golden ichor dripping from nose. just a few drops. the enemy was at the main gate, engaging several enemies & of course taiyou alongside the other heirs who fought fiercely feeling rage engulf his heart, phainon let out a sharp breath he had been holding unknowingly. carefully landing despite the urgency, nudging her face upwards with calm hands to check if the rushed flight had harmed hikari in any way. only then, when he saw no damage whatsoever, let he rest a palm heavily 'pon the crown of her hair, as golden as khaslanas. a gentle weight. nothing more, nothing less.
❛ taiyou is just ahead. i'll engage the enemy & you'll make sure he doesn't get into danger, okay ? i know he'll listen to you. ❜ stepping back a little, step by step before he pushed himself up into the sky ; dawn - maker heavy in his hand, but seemingly weighting nothing. ❛ you seem to have NOT LEARNED from last time. ❜ voice defeaning even though he did not shout, the coldness beneath was jarring & in stark contrast to the fires licking at his form / usual demeanour, hatred & anger tasting like ash 'pon the emanators tongue. ❛ i will not let you harm okhema or its people any further, your time has long since been over. ❜ with that, the focus shifted their true enemy had arrived. the one who had brought an end to their prime, the one who had defied his fate ; the one rejecting this worlds limitations. roaring shrieks echoed as claws were raised towards him, their anger a physical thickness poisoning the air. at first it was just a quirk of his lips, but soon a wide cold enraged smile / snarl, hands lifting as the last soldier had retreated behind the gate successfully. his golden flames cutting off the beasts from going after them. the sky darkened where meteors obeyed his call, like fallen stars did they fall. almost as terrifying & mesmerizing as he was at the same time, bringing them down with a little dark laugh. watching them become dust. 'twas quiet after. only his sharp breathing remaining. ❛ this should do it. ❜ voice soft yet weirdly distant, his feet touched the ground & form shifted back, azures gazing at the smoldering dark dusty remains, ashes scattered by the winds in a breeze right after, the remains of destruction's illness dissipating with each day they fought back. feeling people approach, the flicker of familiar movement in his peripheral vision making him relax, shoulder dropping as he saw taiyou & hikari. the flight had quite exhausted him, truth be told. the transformation was still painful, even after all this time, even after their world was saved ; his skin was tingling with irritation. nerves aflame.
hiding a shaking hand behind his back as he turned towards them, the usual smile found its way 'pon mien brows relaxed & face open / relaxed. taking a step towards them to force himself into motion, phainon fought down the tiredness that seeped into every bone & every part of his mind, appearing as warm as always. just like the sun after a storm : its gentle but strong glimmers casting shadows over the remnants of the roars moments prior. thunder forgotten as light descends. ❛ i see that you both found each other . . ! i'm glad. this is as well all taken care of, no worries about that anymore. we should show hikari around, find her a room to stay if you two don't want to share. maybe grab a bite ? the rations surely aren't enough for us three. ❜ gentle laugh chides like bells from lips, the tone lingering like the smell of freshly baked sweets, the quiver of lips concealed within, vision blurry at the edges. hyacine had warned him to not overdo it, he was still healing from the cycles & the battles at the end of it all. his health not the best, even if he pretended that it was. ❛ taiyou, you have such a cute little sister ! ! ❜
