—Recap—
After a grueling duel against Vaeth, Ori emerged victorious, though he couldn't have done it alone. Once their enemy was defeated, a wisp remained in the aftermath. They are neither Ilani nor Vaeth but whoever they choose to call them. They recounted how they lost their way and also warned the group about Nibel's fate. Mount Horu had reawakened. Now, only an artifact from the summits could aid them.
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As both Ori and Aciros make their way into the woods. Aciros himself confused as to where they are exactly going.
"Where are we going?!" He shouts.
"To my home. They'll have what we need. Especially for us to stay warm!" Ori responds.
"Are you sure this is the best time to visit your family?! They'll be panicked!"
"What other choice do we have?! It's the only way!"
Aciros doesn't respond after this. But continues to follow Ori regardless. Over a kilometer away, Aris was following from behind.
At Ori's home, his family was indeed panicked. The sign of Mount Horu having awoken is as clear as day from Swallow's Nest. The cloud of smoke and ash building up as it spreads into the sky above.
"Where's Ori?! He should be here!" Naru exclaims in panic. Searching for her missing son.
Gumo aids her the best he could but even with him, there was still no luck in finding Ori.
Ku, however, watched them both. Their panic and distraught permeating through Swallow's Nest. He sat back, by the cave's mouth, finicking with the Light Burst Ori had given him.
Ku also thought back on when his parents had awoken. How he explained where Ori was, but that lie was half believed. Gumo bought it, not much forethought there. Naru however, scolded him for it. Knowing he lied. His facade was pierced right through. But at least he tried for Ori's sake.
"Where are you..." He mumbles.
"Ku...!" A shout echoes from afar.
"At least I can hear your voice..."
"Ku...!" The voice rings out again.
"Wait a minute."
Ku looks up, chirping in confusion. Glancing around, there is no one to be seen.
"Hello?" He calls back in response.
"Ku!" The voice shouts a third time. This being the loudest and closest compared to before. Enough so that Ku could recognize exactly who it was.
"Ori?!" He jumps in excitement.
To the left of him, beyond several trees, Ori emerges out from the bushes. With Aciros just a few steps behind. He sprints up towards the cave and gives Ku a great hug. Spreading out his arms like he was an owl himself, extending their wings to fly.
"I missed you." Ku chirps. Having almost started crying already.
"It's ok, I'm here now. Where's mother?"
"Mama's inside. Why?"
"I need to grab a few things. Aciros and I are going to a distant place.
"Who's that?"
Ori points to just behind him as Aciros catches up. He gives an awkward wave and half of a grin.
Which Ku was not very pleased with.
"Scary." Ku responds whilst hiding behind Ori.
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Fanfiction(Thank you for over 8k reads. It means a lot to me.) Since the restoration of the spirit tree, Nibel was returned to its former glory. Calming the elements and returning peace back to the forest, as spirits were reborn within the light. However, one...
