Crynime: Encryption

Chapter 29: Kuro, the Owl of Revenge

Cry woke up with a groan.

The brunet blinked out the black spots in his vision and sat up.

Sup and Ori hopped onto his lap.

'Where...?'

Cry found that there were sticks everywhere, covering the ground completely.

'...A nest?'

Cry stood up and winced as he placed a hand over his chest.

'Hm...looks like Kuro crushed my ribs a bit...'

Sup hopped onto Cry's shoulder; a bright, white light was seen.

When the light faded, Cry smiled softly at pet Sup's head; he felt no more pain.

"Thanks, buddy."

"Fu~!"

Ori hopped onto Cry's other shoulder as they explored the nest.

Cry climbed over a small hill and spotted something.

'...An...egg?'

The brunet whipped his head around, looking for anything dangerous before hopping over the hill, sliding down the pile of sticks.

Cry stopped near the egg and circled around it, staring at it with curiosity--it was taller than Cry!

The brunet then placed a hand on it, feeling a warmth thrumming beneath the shell.

Cry withdrew his hand before bringing a hand to his wrist; he tapped the light-blue tattoo.

The change was instant.

Everything seemed to glow a different color--it was beautiful.

Thump.

Cry looked behind himself and saw that his body had fell at an awkward angle; he sweatdropped.

'I probably should've lied down first...'

Cry glanced down at his hands and saw that they were a light-blue color and see-through.

'Interesting~!'

Cry poked at his body and found that he could still touch it; he moved it into a more comfortable position.

When that was done, Cry looked back at the egg and touched it once more.

This time he could see the baby owl that was in there; the eyes were shut and the heart was beating softly.  Cry smiled slightly at the sight.

'Looks kinda cute...'

Cry removed his hands before glancing around the nest; he saw some broken egg shells wedged in between the sticks.

The brunet frowned before walking over to them; he touched the shards and his mind was immediately attacked by a memory.

Waiting...for Mama.

She's back~!

Mama brought back food!

Yummy!

She left again...hope she returns soon...

...Light...so bright...we need...Mama...

IT'S TOO BRIGHT--HELP US, MAMA!  MAMA, WHERE ARE YOU!?  WHERE ARE Y--!

......Mama.......we....can't.......so.....sleepy......

Cry snapped his head back and retracted his hand quickly as if he were burned by something.

The brunet felt something warm against his cheeks; he lifted his mask slightly to wipe the tears away.