"Cannonball!" Garroth bellows as he sprints off the small cliff face, tucking himself in as he falls to the ocean below.
Despite the darkness of the night, The Luau shined brightly with color as people danced, ate, and drank the night away. A bonfire beamed powerfully at the center of it all, some children giggling as they failed to properly toast their marshmallows, just watching the white confections go aflame in delight.
Lucinda, the island witch, had children and adults huddled around her as a light show of magic left her fingertips, retelling the myths of the island through magical visuals.
The sounds of grunts and taunting can also be heard from the "friendly" game of night beach volleyball. Katelyn battlecries as she smashes the ball into the opposing side, Travis screeching in fright as the powerball is aimed directly at him.
Aphmau was just helping herself to some coconut ice cream, which was basically the only flavor they offered on the island. There is, on occasion, some more diverse choices, but such a thing is rare. What she would give for just one cup of cookie dough...
"If I had a nickel for every time I caught you eating ice cream." A voice says to her, Aphmau immediately recognizing the emo nugget.
"Zane, oh my gosh!" She exclaims giddly, hugging tightly her childhood friend. "I feel like I haven't seen you in so long!"
"Well, it's probably cause you haven't. I was gone quite a while this time, but there is nothing like home." Zane smiles, releasing from the hug, happy to be in the welcoming environment.
"Where did you go this time? I want to hear all about it." Aphmau inquires excitedly since hearing of Zane's adventures was the closest she ever got to the real world.
"Well, I spent some time in Scaleswind, went wine tasting. Oh, and the food in Falconclaw is just delightful, you'd love it there. It's just...beautiful." The two start to trail off into conversation when a certain someone comes into view which compels yet another smile from the tan Islander.
"Zane, dude!" Aaron exclaims, bro-hugging the old friend, the joy of seeing the reunion warming Aphmau's heart. "It's been too long."
"Too long, indeed. Still a bodybuilder, I see?" Zane jokes, rousing laughter in the couple.
"Well, at least I'm not still a richie rich kid who gets to see the whole goddamn world."
"Who you calling kid, you...mountain?" Zane's brain fails as he finally surrenders, laughter still shared amongst the trio.
"Zane, I'd love to catch up...but do you mind if I steal Aphmau for a bit?" Aaron asks, eyeing the girl with clearly naughty intentions.
"Of course, I still have some 'annoying Garroth' to do." Zane quips as he makes his way over to the buffet where his older brother resided.
Aaron subtly intertwines his fingers with hers. "Follow me..."
Will, there be a lemon in the next part OwOwO
Have a nice day my crystals!
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Phoenix Peak: The Darkness Within ~Aarmau AU~
FanficIt's just simple island living for Aphmau Shu Phoenix, and the rest of the few inhabitants which occupied the island, Phoenix Peak, just off the coast of O'kasis. They lived happily, despite the rumors that the island was supposedly haunted, and all...
