Nightshade

luka - putting things back together

Luka approached the dining room, and found the doors already open. In much more casual wear were the three strangers, Benji, Richie, and Hera. Still as elegant as ever were Shavronne and Cody. They all sat, talking quietly. When they saw him, they all went silent. Shavronne spoke first. "Luka... how are you?" Luka looked around, then finally settled in the only place that his eyes felt at peace. In shavronnes. "N- not good... i-i won't be good f- for... I don't know how long." Shavronne nodded. "We all are here as long as you need. We had you come here because we needed to talk about the future." Luka gulped nervously. Surely Shavronne didn't... "You've shown me, Luka. That true beauty exists.  And so do real monsters. I am turning my efforts to hunt those like Nathan and his compatriot. And as for you,  Libelle... you are free to stay. If you'd like.  Your old apartment was destroyed.  But alternatively,  my new... business partners,  have also offered to take you in. Benji?" The pink haired person stood, and Luka noticed with a shock that his ears and canines were pointed,  just like his! The person spoke.  "I am benjamin. But most call me Benji. I am... like you Lukas. A faerie. Though I'm much older. I would like to take you in,  help you heal,  and teach you magic,  among other things." Luka felt... overwhelmed,  yet calm. He took a breath.  "W- why help me?" "Because I too, know what it is to be a young faerie, lost in this wondrous,  cruel world. My companions, Hera and Richie, as well as myself,  have gone through great hardship to find our peace,  but we would like to help you find yours. We can keep you safe, until you can do that for yourself." Shavronne's jaw feathered slightly,  it was clear he had a hard time with the idea of letting Luka go. Luka looked between the two.  Despite what he felt for Shavronne,  whatever that was... he needed somewhere to... truly find himself. He cleared his throat a bit "i... I'm sorry Sh-shavronne, but I w- wanna go with Benji.  For n- now. Y- you can come and v- visit though... right?" He looked at Benji, who nodded. "Of course. And you are free to leave anytime,  though we would recommend arranging times to leave with us, so that you remain safe. The creatures who sought your misery are still out there." Luka nodded. The teacup came back together... and things could still change. Hope burned in luka's heart.