Rainy Days (Hyperion/Open)

[Croix]

It was a miserable day. A cold, rainy, windy, dark, droopy day. It was the perfect example of why the young wolf hated winter. Without a doubt, everyone would be inside, curled into a ball or snuggled up with their mates or siblings to keep warm. No one could be out in that mess, not without becoming sick. Now if it was summer again, everyone could be outside. All the pups could be playing in the rain, splashing in mud puddles and laughing with one another. But no, everyone had to be cooped up inside where there was nothing to do and no fun to be had.

The multihued wolf had claimed a small cavern right at the entrance to the dens as his own. He lay just far enough away from the entrance as to not get wet and rested his head on his paws, sighing as he watched the rain. Rain, a representation of sadness, misery, depression. It was exactly what the young wolf currently felt. In fact, he wondered if somehow, his own emotions had caused the storm. His confusion turning to wind, his sadness turning to rain. It would make complete sense, as far-fetched it may sound.

As boredom took over, Croix found himself wondering what his siblings where up to and where they had found to take shelter. He had yet to catch back up with them all since he returned home from the agoge and it was the first thing he planned to do once the dreaded storm had made its way past the island he called home. In the meantime, he would be stuck inside with absolutely nothing to do and only his boredom and loneliness to keep him company. He growled in annoyance as he watched a bolt lightning hit the ground. Oh the storm needed to be over.

Hyperion

[Hyperion]

The rain was surely a blessing for the inhabitants of the island. This winter had been a very dry one, the plant life suffering greatly from the lack of water. Hyperion was just making it back to the dens when the lightening struck the ground, thunder rolling in the skies. Hyperion was glad to be home, catching up with his sister and mother was more than he could have wished for. He had missed them very much during his time in the Agoge. Entering the caverns made Hyperion sick. He hadn't been back inside them since he had gained his freedom as a pup. He preferred to sleep outdoors under the moon and the stars. With the rain however he was forced to seek shelter within the dark depths. Hyperion also wanted to make sure that his mother and sister had made it inside alright. This was proving to be a very dangerous storm, the rain and lightening a deadly combination. His father was gone which meant he was now the head of his family. He needed to make sure that he kept all of his remaining family safe and secure.

Entering the dens Hyperion was surprised to smell the scent of his brother. He had not even known that Croix had returned to the island. Walking closer to the cavern that Croix was obviously camped in, Hyperion listened for some indication that his brother was sleeping. Instead he was greeted with his brother's deep growl. "Come now Croix, I am not that bad looking. No need to growl at me." He grinned at his brother, teasing him for his obvious sour mood. It appeared that the weather had his brother feeling a little cooped up. "I had no idea you had finished your Agoge. When did you return?" Hyperion had taken an abnormal amount of time finishing his Agoge, so he wasn't surprised his brother was done already. Hyperion had refused to come home until he had found his destiny. "What was the result of your egg. Who cracked it?" He was desperate to catch up with his brother. It had been awhile since he had really connected with Croix, but now seemed a good time to get him to open up. He had never been as open with Hyperion as his sisters had always been.

Croix

[Croix]

While Croix hated the current weather, he had to admit it worked on getting his mind rolling, thoughts of his future running through his head. Not only had his father, his role model and hero, abandoned him, leaving without a trace, but he had also just been given a prophecy of both success and greatness and of sorrow and misery. He had become so confused and torn in such a short amount of time that he didn’t know what to do or where to go next. When he looked ahead, down the road of his future, he no longer saw a straight clear path that he felt confident to walk down. Instead, he saw nothing but fog, unable to see through it, it was a path he felt hesitant and unsure about. He knew that something had to be done so that he could clear his head and once more figure out what the path that stretched out in front of him actually was.

Instantly snapped out of his thoughts, Croix’s ears perked as he caught scent of his brother, looking up to meet eyes with him as he walked into view. “Maybe not that bad but I am most definitely better looking,” he chuckled with a smirk. Croix knew that his brother was trying to tease him but seeing his sibling lifted his mood enough for his attempt to roll right off his shoulders. “I returned just yesterday,” he answered with a nod. Only twenty-four hours had gone by and yet so much had changed. When Hyp asked how his return had gone, he couldn’t help but pin his ears, not wanting to answer him. But, knowing he would find out sooner or later, he figured sooner was better. “Sabaoth was the one I took my egg to and the result was two twin chicks, an uncertain line between misery and greatness. But, they were both alive which leans things towards the better half,” he finished with a hint of hope in his voice. After a good few minutes of silence, Croix moved from laying down to sitting up, looking at his brother with a serious manner. “Look Hyp, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking, and I’ve decided to leave for a while. It won’t be long at all, a few weeks at most, but I need to get away, be by myself, and clear my head. I will be back and will be better as ever when I return,” he said with a nod and determination.

[Hyperion]

Hyperion couldn't help but chuckle at his brother's jest. Obviously he was joking about being the better looking of the two. In fact Hyperion was sure that his brother had to be pulling his leg. "Surely you jest little brother. I am obviously the best looking male on this whole island." He grinned slyly as if to prove his point. The fact of the matter was that Hyperion didn't care much for looks. None of it mattered in his quest to become a warrior. He figured that his brother would be the same. Hyperion was curious about the results of his brothers egg, but couldn't help the frown that was forming on his face. His brother's egg was an ominous one indeed, no doubt making Croix a little upset. No one wanted to hear that their destiny was either going to be victorious or disastrous. It was enough to make any warrior pause to give thought to his future. Hyperion didn't care what lay ahead for his brother though. He was determined to keep what remained of his family safe.

Confusion clouded Hyperion's eyes when Croix began talking about leaving. Needing time and space to clear his head and figure things out. It made no sense that his brother would wish to leave this place, it was his home after all. Hyperion couldn't even imagine the confusion that came with his breaking the egg, but that didn't mean that he needed to leave his family. Of course Hyperion could never live life for his brother. If Croix was going to succeed in life the he would no doubt need to figure out his own path. "I cannot pretend to be happy to see you go brother. You have only just returned, but I guess that it is ultimately your choice. If this is something that you have to do then go and return as quickly as you can. This family needs you, we have already lost too much and I refuse to lose you too." Family was the most important thing to Hyperion, of that he was absolutely certain. He had only just retuned himself to find his mother heart broken and two of his sisters gone. He was determined to keep them all together for as long as he could manage.

Croix

[Croix]

“If that is what you really think, you should go look at your reflection,” Croix chuckled while rolling his eyes. He had missed his brother during his time at the agoge and now that he was planning to leave yet again, he was already starting to miss him again. But, that didn’t mean he couldn’t still tease him and argue with him. Really, that was how Croix showed he cared about him. Only with his sisters was Croix kind and gentle and even then, there were times when some light teasing was needed. It was just who he was but he was sure his siblings didn’t mind.

Croix couldn’t help but frown as a bit of guilt made its way into the pits of his stomach. He knew he and his brother hadn’t spent nearly as much time together as they should have and if Hyperion had the same thoughts as him, then he wanted that fact to change as well which would mean Croix leaving would upset him just as much as it did Croix himself. “I know it isn’t what you wanted to hear Hyp, it certainly wasn’t what I wanted to say, but it is something I feel I need to do. All my confusion and bitterness is going to do if I stay is bring you and the rest of the family down with me and I simply can’t let that happen. It is better for me to figure out what is going on and how I should proceed away from here, where there is no chance of me upsetting anyone. I promise I will return, this place is my home and it is where my family is, I will never turn my back on any of you. But, until I return, I need you to stay strong and look after mother and Fawn. When I return I will take my place beside you and for once, we too can spend more time together,” With that he drew his words into silence. He knew he still had that night before he would leave but that didn’t make it any easier.

[Hyperion]

Hyperion laughed loudly at his brothers teasing, his voice booming within the caverns. "Who needs a reflection when there are plenty of pretty females to tell me how good I look." Although it was true that Kairos had a surplus of attractive ladies Hyperion felt no attraction to any of them. He was too busy trying to find his purpose here in Kairos for him to think seriously about taking a mate. There was a surplus of pups running about without him helping to increase the population. He leaned down to shove his brother playfully before laying down a few feet away from him. The rain continued to pour outside of the dens coming down harder and harder. "Croix I have no idea what is happening inside of your mind. Your egg has laid out a difficult path for you and I will understand if you do what you have to." Hyperion didn't want to see his father leave, it would no doubt upset Messoria to see another family member depart. At least the promise of Croix's return was a beacon of hope for them. His path was laid out for him and so he had to go forth and follow it. Hyperion's own fate laid before him but he had a clearer view of it. His duty was to stay here, to remain strong for his pack and his family. In time he would find the victorious glory that he knew lay in his future. "You just remember little brother that your family is here. If you ever need help or support I will find you. Blood is everything and you are my blood. I will do whatever I can to aid you in your journey. Have no worry for our family. I will see them safe and well provided for in the days to come." He nudged his brother again as a show of brotherly affection. He couldn't outright tell Croix that he loved him because that was not what males do, but he did no matter than happened.

Croix

[Croix]

“Why is it then that I am told I am the best looking out all of my siblings?” Croix asked with a smirk as he tilted his head. To him, his coat of many colors and shades was the most handsome, but, that was certainly not to say his brother wasn’t also good looking, he just believed he looked better. Thankfully, though, looks would not be all that important for yet another year. For while Croix was beginning to grasp the concept of mating and conceiving and having a harem and starting a family, his instincts had not yet turned on and would not do so until he was around two years of age. Once he was at that point, he was determined a great and mighty harem just as his father had, had and when that time came, it would indeed matter who looked the best for no girls would want to settle for second best.

The choice Croix had made to travel away from his pack, even for a short amount of time, had not been an easy one but, the fact that Hyperion had accepted it without trying to make him feel guilty or bad about it, made it at least slightly easier for the young wolf. Croix couldn’t help but chuckle as his brother mentioned not knowing what was going on inside his head. While the multi-hued wolf had no idea what he was in store for mentally in the future, already his mind was proving to be something else. The thoughts and ideas he had running through his head were unlike any of the other wolves had, or at least, he certainly hoped it wasn’t a normal thing for others to have the kind of thoughts he had. But, he decided not to elaborate on the reasoning behind his chuckle, at least not right then.

Thankfully, Hyp either didn’t hear the chuckle or wasn’t concerned about it because he continued to talk. “I will always remember that, brother. Family is the most important thing I have and it is for you all that I want to go and learn to the best me that I can be,” he told him with a nod. With his father gone, it was to him and Hyperion that his family would look up to and Croix had to be the best he could be for them. He would not let himself be a disappointment. “I will not make my time away any longer than it absolutely needs to be, that is a promise,” With that he laid his head back down on his paws and returned to watching the rain, “I’m leaving as soon as the weather clears.”