Skull's illusion

Omakes

A day in peace

Skull grinned as he watched Oodako socialize with the owls, they were currently in the Nest Wing or the wing that was dedicated to his owl family. The wing was made into an owl haven though there was a pool there filled with fish and sea plants for Oodako when he wanted to visit.

Skull watched as his armored friend playfully swiped at the flying young owls, they screeched happily as they dodged Oodako's tentacles, maneuvering with grace, when one was caught they were then moved to a nearby perch by Oodako's tentacles and were out of the game but an owlet could get them out. Cops and Robbers.

"Squeee~!" Oodako squealed as he caught two owlets and gently settled them to a porch nearby, this was not only a game for the owlets but training. So that they can train for incoming branches or bullets, Oodako's tentacles were fast, like hella fast but right now? They were quite slow for the octopus as he was training/playing with newly young owls that recently learned how to fly.

Skull chuckled at the pouty looks of the caught owlets, their parents were with him, sitting on/beside him. Hermes and Helena had claimed his hair, which was currently back to its original color. The potion had just worn out as he entered the Nest Wing, he would have to take the potion when he leaved, it would not do well for his facade if he suddenly went back with his original coloring.

Green eyes watched with mirth as Oodako squealed happily and the owls cooed cheerily. He remembers back when Oodako had just met them, they were wary at first, they were scared of Oodako before. It took the octopus at least 6 years to gain their trust and 1 more to gain their acceptance, he sealed his place on the family when he saved a bunch of owlets that sneaked out from a bunch of hunters that wanted the owlets for money. And boy was he happy!

"Okay Oodako! That's enough for today!" he called out causing the armored octopus to deflate and the owlets to chirp unhappily "C'mon! It's snack time!" he teased as he heard the pops of the house-elves, bringing owl snacks. At this Oodako and the others squealed/screeched happily as they approached, Oodako climbing out of the waters and shrinking down before climbing Skull's legs and perching himself on his shoulder, nuzzling his cheek.

Skull did not giggle! He... manly chuckled! Yeah, manly chuckled "Alright, alright. Here you go buddy" he relented as he let Oodako snatch the berries out of his hand, they were a mix of muggle and magical berries, one of Oodako's favorites. The tiny octopus squee'd and beamed, cradling multiple berries in each of his tentacles, one by one disappearing.

"Tea, Master Skull?" Skull nodded with a smile as Ninny poured him a cup of Earl Gray, sighing happily "Thank you Ninny. Be sure to give my thanks to the chefs and bakers" he said as he relaxed, Helena and Hermes had joined with the owlets as did the other owl parents in having a snack. Oodako replaced Hermes and Helena as he claimed Skull's hair as his own.

Tentacles curled and lengthened, surrounding Skull but not restricting him, Oodako's version of a hug "Squueeeee~~" Oodako sounded before curling up and taking a nap, comforted by the mess of Skull's hair.

Skull chuckled as he reached up and petted his friend before indulging in more tea and some cake. Yes, life was great spending time with your family. It always would be.

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Stamp on the Ground! Reunion of Before

It was supposed to be simple visit to the park.

Skull gulped at the looming and threatening figures that stood over him, he sheepishly smiled with nervous and fear-filled eyes.

How the heck did it lead up to this?