Toh oneshots (mostly goldric)

Im here (goldric)

TW: Child abuse

Edrics pov:

Its been a while since i saw him. Seven years to be exact.

Seven years of wondering where he is, how hes doing.

The last time we hung out he told me belos was promoting him. That he wold have a lot more work but it would all be worth it to make his uncle happy- the catch being we wouldn't be able to hang out as much.

"As much" More like never. That was ok though. As much as it broke my heart to never see him the thoughts of him living his dream made it all worth it.

And now. . .

I grinned at the thought

And now that Belos and my parents had a business deal with my parents I saw him- well not really. He was wearing a golden mask and armor but nothing could ever make me forget his voice. 

"Hunter!" I gasped, walking up to him.

To my surprise he gave me a shove back. "Stay back. This is private business."

"Ah- sorry hun- sir." I said, backing off. I know it was for work but it hurt a little when he pushed me. My heart ached for him to pull me into a hug and tell me he missed me.

Did he even recognize me?

"Ill escort mr. Blight outside." He said, addressing his guards and turning to me.

I gulped.

gently setting a hand on my shoulder hunter guided me out back.

"Ah ok." He sighed, slipping off his mask. "What do you want?"

"What do i want?" I asked, a little appalled, "I wanted to see you again!"

Hunter looked at me.

I looked back, noticing the new scar across his face, and the dark circles under his eyes. Perhaps the promotion wasn't what we thought it would be.

"Really?"

"Of course! I missed you!"

His face softened a little and a smile crossed his face. Something told me he didnt smile much anymore. "I missed you too Edric- i thought you had forgotten about me honestly."

"Never." I smiled, happy to hear him say my name.

"In that case, can you come by my window sometime? You dont have to but i think it would be nice to just hang out again."

"Yes!" I exclaimed. "What one is yours?"

"Look for a little red bird. Make sure you fly invisible though. Belos doesn't much like visitors." Hunter said, "Come at night so ill be off duty."

"Ill be super careful." I smiled, "Oh you should probably get back to work."

"yeah..." he said, face falling again. "See you later?"

"See you later." i waved. 

. . .

A few nights later i was ready. Staff in hand, i flew to the castle, making sure to become invisible long before entering the grounds.

Looking for the window took a while but at last i spotted a little bird and slipped inside the room they were marking.

"Hello?" i hissed, waving off my illusion and squinting through the dark.

"Edric!" Hunter gasped happily, lighting a candle so we could see each other. "You came!"

"Of course i came." I grinned, sitting down next to him on the small bed.