Fandom Forbidden and Scarred Love { The Last of Us 1x1 with icedthemoon }

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh looked at Soren, smiling as he heard that. "A month, and then who knows." He said with a laugh. "And thanks by the way, I.. appreciate that. You and Jacob helped us a lot in getting back to how we used to be. As for Kai and Theo? I'm sure we'll help them find their own happily ever afters. Luke got his, they deserve theirs." Josh agreed as they headed back to the truck.

Alex looked around, and then heard Ezekiel's words and nodded once. He switched his bow and arrow out for a knife he'd found on their last patrol. He walked slowly, carefully as he inspected the area around them. He slipped into a bedroom and saw nothing, the bathroom was clear as well and he moved to step back into the main area. It was then that he felt arms around him and he was held against someone's chest with a slightly loud gasp. Knife against his throat. "Don't move a muscle. Don't call your Scar buddies." A voice was low in his ear. "I'm just passing through on my way out of Seattle. I want nothing to do with this stupid war between us." Alex froze, he couldn't speak, his heart pounding in his chest as he couldn't say anything. "Speak!" A harsh voice, loud enough to be heard by anyone in the house, but not outside of it. “I promise I won’t.. tell anyone..” Alex replied.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

The truck was less far now that they were not also searching at the same time. Soren was not happy about being away, but he was more than happy to have a life where everyone was mostly happy. Mostly. When they got back to the truck, they were all reunited thankfully. “See anything interesting, boys?” he asked everyone.

Ezekiel and Hannah were moving quickly through the building, though Hannah was closer to where Alex had been. She saw something out of the corner of her eye but didn’t see anything when she slowly moved back over. It wasn’t until she heard strange movement that she realized what was happening. She lowered herself, blade at the ready, and snuck back to the main area where she was behind someone who had Alex. Not on her watch. These wolves could stay away from her friends. She slipped forward and when she was right behind him, whispered loud enough to hopefully alarm the guy, “You won’t speak either.” Then she shoved him enough to ram the blade through his back and not hit Alex. Having never snuck up on someone like this before, she wasn’t sure if that was enough to kill him. Ezekiel was already quickly on his way from hearing the voice.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh looked at Soren as they came to the truck as Kaiden looked over at Soren. "Nah, nothing interesting. Pretty boring to be honest." He admitted as he looked at the two men. Josh laughed as Luke looked at them. "That was a pretty boring patrol for my first one with you two." Luke said as he followed Kaiden into the back of the truck. Josh slipped into the front seat as he thought about this month where he'd be away. They'd just gotten back together like they used to be and now he was going to be gone for a month. He hoped that Jacob would be fine with Hayden.

Alex gasped at the same time as the man gasped from the sudden noise and knife through his back. Alex slipped away when the man's hands went slack and he twisted, grabbing the man and sliced his neck. The body dropped to the floor as he held a hand over the small cut on his neck. "Thanks." He panted softly as he looked down at the man. "I appreciate the assistance." Alex added as he smiled at her gratefully.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Soren laughed. “So this was an uneventful trip. That’s great. I didn’t it want it to take that long anyway. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I really want to go home and kiss my husband.” Theo rolled his eyes. “I’m gonna need you to tone down the cute for the rest of us who don’t have husbands.” Soren hopped into the driver’s spot and turned the truck on. Theo got in as well, snagging Luke’s hand. “Yeah, boring now. Horrible later. A whole month? In territory that the se-scars are wanting to take back.” He shook his head.

Hannah’s heart was pounding in her ears as she gaped at the floor where the dead man crumpled. She was exhilarated but also terrified. What if that hadn’t worked? What if she did it wrong? She looked at Alex and blinked as she tried to regain her senses. “You’re welcome.” Ezekiel came in and assessed the moment. “Ah. There he is. I see you two have handled it.” She glanced over at him and smiled. He grinned. “It will be easier in time. Come now. We should finish and head back.”
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[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh rolled his eyes and chuckled at Soren before he nodded. "We'll be shipping out once we get packed, so make it quick." Josh told Soren with a wink. Kaiden sighed at them as he waited and once Luke was in, patted the side of the truck. "All in." He called. Luke looked at Theo as he settled between them. "We can handle it. I promised Ravi I'd make it back for him." Luke said softly as he looked over at Kaiden. He wasn't about to lose this new love of his over some scars.

Alex looked at Hannah closer and smiled at her as he heard her words. He looked over as Ezekiel came in and bit his lip, nodding. "Okay. I think I'm ready to head back home. This was.. the craziest patrol ever." Alex admitted, and that was including the ones that ended with them finding the wolves. He slipped his knife into his robes and hung his bow on his back, ready to follow them out.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Theo looked at Luke like he was a miracle. “How are you so calm about this? You have a new boyfriend starting like literally right now and you’re like, ‘yeah this will be fine.’ How are you handling this better than the rest of us? Kai and I don’t even have partners!” Soren laughed at the boys back there though he didn’t say anything. All he did was look over at Josh with a knowing look and chuckled as they moved themselves back to the stadium.

Hannah actually laughed as Alex said that. “It really was far crazier than any I have ever been on.” Ezekiel, who was in the lead, glanced back at them over his shoulder. “Just wait. We will have crazier patrols. This is nothing.” He looked forward as they left the house and began their way to meet up with the rest of the group. “Try a building full of demons who are already agitated, and you are all alone.” Except for the wolf at the other end of the building.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Luke looked at Theo and shrugged as he bit his lip. "Well, I've been on assignment before, and I know that I'll be back in a month. I promised him and I'll keep that promise." Luke said, and Josh couldn't help but chuckle. Luke was very much like his father, calm in most any situation. Kaiden rolled his eyes at the whole thing, he didn't like it one bit and he had a really bad feeling that this whole month was going to be rough.

Alex's eyes widened as he looked up at Ezekiel, hearing his words. He looked at Hannah with those wide eyes and then shook his head. "I don't know how much crazier these could get, though that does seem pretty crazy." He said as they headed back to meet up with the rest of the group. He couldn't help but wonder if some of these crazy patrols would end up including their wolf.. acquaintances.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Theo was still impressed. Like was so calm and collected. They really needed that. “Okay. Cool. If Luke can be this cool, then so can we. Thanks man.” He clapped in on the back as they rode the rest of the way back to the stadium where Soren kicked them out of the truck. “Move it move it. Hey.” He called over another guy who he tossed the keys to. “You get this back for me, and I’ll owe you one when we get back in a month. I have somewhere to be.” He tossed his weapons to Theo who caught them and waved. “Fine. I’ll do all your hard work so you can go smooch your beau. Fine.” Soren laughed and literally ran. He wanted as much time with Jacob as he could get. Was he about to demand that he walked away from that medical tent? Oh yes.

Ezekiel smirked as they joined the rest. “Fear not my young ones. If you stay with each other, you will not find yourselves in such a hard position.” Instinctively, Hannah reached for Alex’s hand. She stayed that way as they joined with the rest. “We had an interesting few encounters.” He looked at his companions. “How were the rest?”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Luke nodded as he smiled at Theo. "You're welcome." He said with a grin as they got back to the stadium. Luke and Kaiden slipped out of the truck hearing Soren's words and Kaiden laughed. "We'll see you soon Uncle." He said as he led them towards the armory. Jacob was just finishing up his second patient of the day and then grabbed his things to bring them to the disinfectant area to keep the utensils sterile and clean. Josh followed the younger ones inside, dropping his weapons off before disappearing to find Hayden before he started packing.

Alex smiled as he took her hand when she reached for it. “Of course. As long as we’re together, we can handle anything.” He agreed with a nod. Drake looked over when they joined them and he nodded. “We had a few demons but nothing else. No wolves.” He said as the other few pairs nodded. “We should get back. The Elders will want our report.”​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Soren ran like he wasn’t practically an old man to the medical tents. He burst in, and one of the medics didn’t even bother talking. She pointed and he followed the direction. He could find him. He moved until there he was. He stopped far enough away not to cause sanitary problems. “When you’re done, I think I need some professional attention.” He smiled as he waited. Hayden was less working and being useful rather than reading off to the side. When Soren came running in, he realized that must mean they were back. Was Josh going to be coming around soon then? Theo actually made sure everything was turned in and fine before also leaving the area. He bounced behind Luke and Kaiden as he waited for them to finish. “You know what? I may not want to do this at all, but it’s also kind of exciting? Why am I so conflicted?” Rodney, who was taking their weapons, made Baris take over for him for a moment, Ray Baris, and then disappeared in the back. By the time they were done checking in the weapons, Ravi was coming out from the back. “You guys are back already? Does that mean you have to go pack now?”

Ezekiel thanked them as well. “We had demons and a straggler who claimed to be on his way through. That may be another wolf who is abandoning their cause. We should take the good news where we can.” He agreed with Drake and they began the journey back to their island. Hannah walked with Alex, because she was feeling a little less prepared to be on her own after everything that happened.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Jacob looked up at the voice and his smile grew on his face. “I’ll be right with you sir. If you’d like to take a seat and wait.” He said with a wink and a grin. It didn’t take long before Jacob was done and he moved over to stand in front of Soren, his arms wrapping around his neck. “Hey baby. How was patrol?” He asked, smiling at him and kissed him deeply. “How long do I have you here before you have to pack up?” Josh was indeed headed for the medical tents, and pushed his way through. He walked over to Hayden, smiling as he did. “Hello love. Reading anything good?” He asked as he sat down beside him. Luke and Kaiden both laughed at Theo’s energy. It hadn’t changed over the years. Luke saw Ravi and his world froze as he smiled happily. “We’re back and I’m going to steal you to come pack with me. I want to spend as much time as I can with you. If that’s fine with the others?”

Alex followed everyone back to the island as he held Hannah’s hand. He didn’t want to be on his own quite yet. Drake followed and he was going to tell the Elders what he observed. He knew that these two would be a good pairing. He could feel it. As they got to the island, Alex was hungry and ready to relax. It had certainly been a tough patrol.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Soren did as he was told and took a seat. He hated waiting when it came to Jacob. He could wait for just about anything else but not him. Never him. He did anyway. The moment that Jacob was done, he was completely his. “Right about now. Which I think is entirely unfair. Come with me? Mel can handle this without you for a little while.” He kissed him gently. It was a leading kind of kiss. A ‘come with me for more’ kind of kiss. He was up and backing away, pulling Jacob along with him. Hayden’s entire body felt instantly better the moment that Josh arrived. He leaned his head on his shoulder. “One of my old books about marine biology. I thought I needed something a little more… familiar.” He was not about to ask about packing and leaving. He couldn’t. Back with the boys, someone from the back yelled, “Take him!” Ravi laughed as he took Luke’s hand. “It’s fine with them.” He smiled shyly. Theo took Kaiden’s hand. “Okay, if everyone else gets a partner, I get one too.” He grinned at his brother. “Even if we aren’t all cutesy like that.” He ran down the hall, dragging Kai with him.

The journey was quick, and as soon as they made it to the island, the group split. Ezekiel put a hand to Alex’s shoulder. “Be safe my brother. I will see you tomorrow.” He departed to talk to the Elders as well. Hannah watched him leave and noted their relationship more. “Want to get dinner with me?”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Jacob smiled into the kiss, moving with him. A smirk on his face. He didn’t say a word to the others as he moved with Soren out of the tents. “I think I’d love to corn with you.” He whispered as he took Soren’s hand, pulling him along to their room. Josh felt the head on his shoulder and hummed softly. “I understand. Come with me to help me pack? I know I’ll forget something without your help.” He added, chuckling softly as he kissed the top of Hayden’s head. He was hoping to lighten the mood a little. Luke laughed as he heard that and smiled as he felt Ravi take his hand. “Alright then. Come with me my dear.” He said as he walked towards his room. Kaiden laughed as Theo took his hand and grinned as he was dragged down the hall. “We don’t have to be cutesy to be partners brother.” He reminded him with a chuckle.

Alex smiled at Ezekiel and nodded. “You as well.” He replied before turning to Hannah. He squeezed her hand because he still held it. “I’d love to get dinner with you. I’m starving.” He said with a chuckle as he led the way to the dining hall. “That was probably the craziest patrol ever but you were so cool. Coming up like that? I was frozen. And I’d probably be dead if it wasn’t for you.”​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

They didn’t have to say anything, because all of the medical personnel knew how this went. When Soren came in, sometimes he was forced to wait, and sometimes they were forced to take up what Jacob was leaving. None of them were made about it. Several were a little jealous. Soren and Jacob moved back to their apartment where instead of going to pack after closing that door, he kissed his husband as deeply as he could. He had a lot more urgency than they normally did. Hayden placed his book down and stood up slowly. “You certainly would. Remember when I had to help you pack for some of our trips? You almost forgot socks once.” He did feel better now. Ravi walked with Luke to his room so that they could pack for an incredibly long time apart. A month shouldn’t be so long, but they only just started this. It hurt to think about. “How can I help?” Theo laughed as he ran, spinning around so that he could run backwards, which was always dangerous. “Yeah, I know. I actually don’t care but it is entertaining.”

Hannah shook her head. “No, I think you would have found a way without me. I am glad to help make it a little less difficult for you though. Especially after seeing that huge demon. That… What was that?” She had never faced anything like that before. They came to the dining hall and took their meals and sat down at a table.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Jacob grinned into the kiss as they entered their apartment and he knew what his husband wanted before he left. Josh looked at Hayden as he chuckled, standing with him. "Yes. I do remember when you had to help me pack. I think I actually did leave a pair of socks behind on one of the trips." He said with a shake of his head. Josh turned to lead Hayden back to their apartment as well. Luke smiled as he walked with Ravi, holding his hand and lacing their fingers together. "Just be there. Though, maybe make sure I pack right. The last assignment I went on, I packed more bottoms than tops.. and almost didn't even pack socks." Luke admitted as he headed to the stairs. Kaiden rolled his eyes at Theo, laughing as he watched him. "You're ridiculous, did you know that?"

Alex bit his lip gently as he shook his head. "I don't think so. I couldn't even think let alone try and find a way out of that." He said. "As for the demon? I have no idea. But it was huge. I'd never seen one that big before." He admitted. "It kind of shambled too, it was like.. weird." Alex said as he sat at the table. "It was definitely the first time I'd ever seen one like that before."​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden chuckled as he remembered various trips. “I started bringing extra clothes just for you. I think we have shared literally every type of garment at this point.” He walked back with Josh, trying to think of this like one of those moments back in their past instead of one where they would be apart for so long. Ravi felt all of his anxieties and worries disappear as Luke laced his fingers through his. That was enough. “Did you really?” That seemed like a very large insight. He never traveled, but he assumed he would remember all of his clothing. He pushed open the door to the stairs for them. Theo was already running up the stairs and bursting through them. He had energy to burn as usual. “I would never! Come on slow poke!”

Hannah began to eat her food, thinking about the demon and the man that she killed. “I don’t like any of it. Wasn’t Ezekiel saying that there was more wolf activity now? Could it be because of things like that giant demon?”
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[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh laughed softly as he nodded his head, hearing that. "Oh absolutely. It makes it easier though, because I know that I had my best friend and handsome partner to make sure I had clothes." He said as he kissed Hayden's cheek as they came to their apartment and he opened the door for them, shutting it behind them. Luke laughed as he looked at Ravi, nodding his head. "Oh yeah. I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached half the time." He said as he headed up the stairs with him. Kaiden rolled his eyes as he jogged up the stairs behind Theo, heading out onto the hallway towards their room. "It's a good thing I love you." He said with a smile.

Alex thought about their patrol and looked at her, hearing her words. "I know he did say there was more wolf activity. And they're pushing further and further. They want to take our land and more. Like I heard an older warrior talking about some place called the TV station that they want to try and take back from the wolves again. It's kind of terrifying. Though I don't know if it's related to the giant demon or not. It might very well be." Alex said, nodding his head as he ate.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden shook his head with a laugh. “I thought Soren was your best friend.” He immediately started grabbing clothes for Josh. No time to stall if they had to leave soon. That and if Josh had to go, then he wanted to make sure that he had everything that he needed. He grabbed socks first, of course. Ravi laughed as they moved up the stairs and pushed the door to the second floor open so that they could move into the hall. “That is the silliest thing I have ever heard.” It was also kind of endearing. Theo spun around and dashed down the rest of the way and threw open their door. “Oh boy am I aware!” He chuckled and possibly giggled before disappearing inside to start packing.

“A… TV station?” Hannah had no idea what that was. There were many strange places out on the mainland that something as strange sounding as that would most assuredly be there as well. “Do you think that is what Ezekiel mentioned? Hearing that they might send us out somewhere?” She knew that the Elders were impressed with the group’s successes. They had truly been remade when Ezekiel and Alex joined. They brought an air of confidence and teamwork that the group really needed.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh laughed softly as he looked at Hayden and shrugged a little bit. "He is. But not in the same way that you're my best friend. You've been my best friend for much, much longer than Soren has." He said, smiling as he worked to grab pants and shirts, stuffing them into his duffle bag. He noticed that Hayden grabbed socks and laughed softly at that. Luke looked at Ravi and chuckled as he shrugged. "Silly sure, but I've heard Dad say that more than once himself." He said with a smile. Kaiden rolled his eyes and jogged to their room before slowing down and stepping inside. "Good, I'm glad you're aware." He said as he grabbed his duffle and started packing quickly.

Alex nodded as he looked at her though he had no idea what it was either. "That's what I heard. And I wonder if that's where they want to send us." Alex said as he ate. He knew that their group was quickly becoming one of the best that they had in their community. "We'll know more tomorrow I'm sure. After Ezekiel has a chance to talk to the Elders."​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden shook his head. “It’s okay. I am not jealous. He can be your best friend. Though, I hate to break it to you. I think Jacob might be his actual best friend.” Hayden worked on socks and other accessory clothing that he was sure Josh would forget and stuffed them into the duffle bag as well. It was looking pretty thoroughly packed now. Ravi slid to a stop outside Luke’s door. “Your dad is silly. So is your whole family. It’s… nice.” Theo shoved a whole lot of who even knew what into the duffle. He was going by feels. This felt like a good amount of shirts. Good number of pants. It was going to be fine. He finished incredibly quickly. “You think the rest are going to take forever?”

Hannah finished eating and found herself wondering the same things. “It could be. I feel that the Elders are growing worried of what the wolves may do if they get too close. They wouldn’t… They wouldn’t attack the island, right?” That seemed like a devastating idea. No one would want to go that far in this. She could see no reason that they would, but the wolves were reckless and dangerous.​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

"I never said you were my love. I know you aren't, because you know I love you as my first best friend." He said laughing softly, as he continued to stuff his clothes into the duffle bag. Once it was packed, he zipped it up and looked at Hayden and walked over to him, wrapping him up in his arms. "I know it'll be a month, but it'll go by fast. I promise. You have Jacob, Ravi, Leon." He said as he kissed his forehead. Luke looked down at his hands and sighed softly. "Yeah, he was. And it seems to be genetic." Luke said as he walked into his room and grabbed his duffle, beginning to pack what he needed. Kaiden looked over at Theo, seeing him pack his duffle and chuckled, shaking his head as he packed his own duffle. It didn't take long. "I think Uncle Soren is going to take the longest. The rest probably not so much."

Alex nodded as he finished his food as well. "I'm sure the Elders are getting worried. The wolves are getting bolder as they grab more and more territory. But no, I don't think they'd attack the island. We keep it well guarded." Alex replied, reaching over and taking her hand. "We'll be fine." He said softly as he smiled at her before he stood up and grabbed their trash and stuff, taking care of it real quick before returning to her.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden was trying to be the bigger man who was not going to bring up the fact that what they were about to do was going to break him, and then Josh hugged him. He melted into the touch. Fast. No. There was no way that it would. When they were apart, even when Hayden left him, it felt like an eternity. Ever since they met, they were constant companions. They were always each other’s half. The longest years of his lift were the ones where had and Josh were not truly together. They just got it back. The last month had been the best month in so long. Now it was going to go. He buried his face into Josh’s chest. “Promise?” He was going to rely on the rest of the family to keep him going. Ravi watched Luke, unsure how to make him feel better. He didn’t mean to make him sad. So instead all he did was move with Luke as he packed and occasionally rearranged the duffel to better fit everything. He was very good at organizing. Theo laughed. “That’s probably true. The two of them are terrible apart. Remember when we were here and he was there? That sucked for everyone.” He pulled his back over his shoulder and stepped back to the door, ready to go.

Hannah frowned. The Elders were not the only ones worried. She was worried as well. She was not sure why exactly, but these wolves scared her far more than demons. Demons were not the same kind of monsters as people who were like this. She agreed that they must have been incredibly sinful to want to run them out of their homes. “I am glad that we can protect our people from them if we can.” She stood as they finished, wrapping an arm around herself. ​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh felt Hayden melt into his touch and he felt him bury his face into his chest. He didn't like this either, and in all the years they weren't really together, it hurt Josh. Almost thirteen years they were together yet apart. And in the last month, it's felt more like they were those high school sweethearts again. He heard that question. "I promise." He replied, kissing the top of Hayden's head. "I promise that we'll all come back to you." Luke looked at Ravi as he helped him pack and he smiled at the organization of his duffle. Once it was packed, he zipped it up and then he turned to Ravi. Moving him so that he could wrap his arms around him. "Hey. I'll be back soon. I promise. Then I'll be around so much you'll get sick of me. Now, would you like to walk me out to the others Sunshine?" He asked, smiling at him. Kaiden nodded his head as he laughed, throwing his pack over his shoulder and duffle in hand. "Let's head to the armory to meet up with everyone." Kai said as he followed Theo to the door and headed out into the hallway.

Alex looked at Hannah and nodded as he heard her. "I am glad as well. We need to keep our people safe." He said as he held out a hand for her. "Walk me home?" He asked with a smile, not wanting to be quite alone on his trip home. He didn't think the wolves would invade their island, but he was always worried about patrols that would head out, and fear they may not come back.​

 

[icedthemoon]

Ezekiel Finch, Theophilus Sharpe, and Ravi Akuna (and also the Smith Clan)
Seraphite Warrior, WLF Members | 26, 22, 23 | Current location ;; Washington

Hayden took in a deep breath and finally nodded. “Okay.” He reached up and stood on his tiptoes so that he could kiss his husband. “You take care of my boys. And let them take care of you too.” Then he took Josh’s hand and started walking towards the door. Ravi was not great at being the supportive guy who was okay with all of this. He never had the social skills to do even the normal smiles and nods. He could not think of all the words of affirmation that were socially acceptable. Instead he hugged Luke back. “Yeah. I would like that.” He took Luke’s hand and moved to the door. “Though, I don’t want to be sick so maybe not that part?” Theo practically skipped down the hallway. It was the best way at deciding that this was fine. “Oh for sure. Those two are something else. Makes me kinda sad I don’t have that but at the same time, we would never get anything done, so this is fine enough.”

Hannah took his hand and smiled. She liked how it was to have him around. He felt safe and comfortable. “Of course. I would hate for you to get lost on your way all five steps to your house.” She laughed and walked with him out of the area and down the path. She was quiet for a moment then decided there was more to say. “Thank you. For letting me in. I know the two of you have this… bond. I am honored to get to be part of it too.”​

 

[EquineGurl23]

Kaiden Lachlan, Alexander Brennan and Luke Smith (along with the Smith Clan)
WLF Member, Young Seraphite Warrior, WLF Member | 23, 16, 19 | Current location ;; Washington

Josh smiled as he kissed him gently and looked at Hayden. "Of course my love. I will take care of them, and trust them to take care of me." He agreed before he felt Hayden take his hand and they walked to the door. He opened the door for them before glancing at Hayden. "Should we remind the two.. lovebirds that we need to get moving?" Luke felt Ravi hug him back and smiled as he nodded, and felt him take his hand. He moved towards the door before he laughed. "Okay, I guess we can skip that part." He said with a chuckle. Kaiden looked at Theo and nodded. "I know, but it might be nice to have someone so.. in love with you and being in love with them back." Kai said softly, wistfully. He thought more about love than he'd ever admit to his fathers or uncles.

Alex smiled as he felt her take his hand and nodded. "I know, I'd hate to be lost too." He said with a grin, laughing softly before he followed her out of the area and down the path. As they walked, he looked at her and smiled. "You're welcome. I'm glad to have you as part of this." He agreed as he squeezed her hand. "I've enjoyed having you as a partner so far, and I know we'll work well together in the future."​