forum Why would you love a monster like me? (One on One)

Started September 02, 2018 by @Vuclan-is-tired

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John woke up slowly. He hadn’t slept so good in years. He eyes slowly peeked open, but then he nearly fell to the ground. Where am I? These aren’t my quarters, I’m not at my station. Panic gripped John tightly while his head screamed suspicions, captured, trapped, torture, interrogation. John blinked again, his memory slowly seeping back to him. Injury, Halo, healed, slept… John blinked, trying to clear his head. How long had he been out?

Halo was in the garden, humming softly. He had allowed his wings to fall from his back, and the large angelic wings seemed to glitter in the sunlight. Of course, they were just covered in dew. He picks a few more herbs, along with a few strawberries. He picks the basket up, and walks towards the home, his wings shrinking back into his back.

“Halo?” John called, slowly moving his legs over the side of the bed. His wound looked better compared to yesterday, John noted as he prodded at it gently. Gosh I need to get back to my station… “Halo, how long have I been here?”

Halo looks up when he heard the other call for him. He walks into the room and smiles. "Ah, you're awake. You've been asleep for almost the whole day." He walks over to the other, checking his wound. "Better. I'd say another day of rest and you'll be fine to go back." He says, looking up at John with a small smile.

John’s eyes widened, “A whole day? Oh geez, I need to get back-“ John shot up from the bed, this time ignore the pain from his left side as he tried to take a few steps forward.

Halo shakes his head. "Idiot! What are you doing!? You're gonna cause more injury!" He sits the other down, shaking his head. "Honestly." He sighs softly. "I can give you some medicine and you can head out tonight if you're that desperate to get back." He says softly.

“I need to get back now. The general needs me, my comrades-“ John faltered. How many had died when he was away? How many more names would he put on his arm? “I’ll be charged for abandoning my post, I’ll lose my position-“ Geez, so much was going on in his head, John wished he would’ve had a few more moments of that peaceful sleep.

Halo sighs softly. He knew that John wasn't calming down. He sets a hand on his. Taking it gently, he takes a breath and focused. Willing energy and healing part of the wound. He pulls back once done and looks at the other. "I'll get food and water for you." He says quietly. He turns away. The company had been nice while it lasted. Even if he had been asleep most of the time. He walks to the kitchen, grabbing food. He allows his wings to roll out so he can grab the higher up food. He fills a jug with water.

John was taken aback, mostly by Halo holding his hand, but when a tingling feeling started up, when he looked at his wound and it was basically gone. John got up after Halo, about to say something but- John drew his sword, pale, and asked shakily, “What are you?”

Halo squeaks, trying to hide his wings when the other followed after him. He hadn't noticed. "I… John… Please put the sword down." He says softly, gulping a little. "I'm a guardian." He says quietly. "I heal people…" He whispers, looking at the blade with fear. Halo looks up at the other, biting his lip.

John instincts screamed the opposite of what Halo said. Demon, kill it, demon, kill it, demon- “How can I tell if you’re telling the truth?” He couldn’t help but tighten his grip on his sword. But as he studied Halo’s eyes, he saw genuine fear in them. I did sleep here for a long time, if he’d wanted to kill me…

Halo backs away, seeing the anger in his eyes. He gulps softly. "You don't. It's your choice whether I'm telling the truth or not." He whispers, "but I'd never hurt anyone. Never…"

John bit his lip, betrayed himself, and sheathed his sword with wary eyes still studying Halo. And remembering that fear in the male’s eyes. John finally looked away, “I don’t want to kill you.” Monster monster monster. John winced at himself and turned away, “I’m sorry I did that.” Halo had saved John, and all he did was threaten the other.

Halo takes a deep breath, watching as the other sheathed his sword. "I-Its okay…" He says softly, slowly untensing. "You have to get back, right? H-heres food and water for the trip back." He says quietly, handing the male the supplies. "And use this if the wound starts to act up." He gives him some herbs that were crushed together. It had a faint lavender smell. "Be careful." He says softly.

“I-“ John shook his head, pushing the food back at Halo, “I can’t take this, we’re given rations in the army, and this is your food. I can’t take it,” John turned away, “I-“ A loud boom sounded, making John grab Halo and jump to the floor out of instinct, shielding Halo’s body with his own.

(Gtg, see you later! :)

Halo bites his lip, "I know… But, it's just some jerky, cheese and some fruit. I have plenty-" he squeaks when the loud noise shattered the peaceful air. What scared him more was when he was tackled and forced to the floor. His eyes went wide as John seemed to sheild him with his own body. He clutches to John fearfully, scared of the loud noise.

A second boom sounded, and John tried to tuck Halo beneath him as much as possible. A third boom, this one much quieter, sounded too close. A tree fell outside Halo’s cabin. John smelled smoke. He looked Halo directly in the eyes, his voice rapid and stern, “We need to get out of here, bombs are going off. We’re gonna get out, I promise,” John rolled off Halo, grabbed the other’s hand, and took off like a rabbit. He tugged Halo through the house, completely aware that there would be more bombs and fire everywhere. John needed to get them out of there.

Halo gasps at the noises, clinging to the other. When the other begab to drag him through the house, he stumbled, trying to keep up with John. The smeel of smoke filled his lungs. "John wait!" He cries. "Get on my back!" He says as they make it outside.

“What?” John demanded, too frantic as he looked at the burning trees. Another boom sounded, dangerously close. The temperature was rising steadily in the area. Not good. Smoke seemed to be everywhere. I just need to get Halo out. It was always his mission to protect, and even though Halo wasn’t human, John’s moral code didn’t exclude anyone.

"Just trust me." He spreads his wings. "Get on. We're losing time." He says, slowly and simply. His eyes travel around and he can see a small flicker of fire.

“Alright,” John grunted, wrapping his arms around Halo and holding on tightly. He couldn’t question things yet, there was too much going on. Another loud boom sounded. The armies were getting vicious, killing so many people from each side. John hoped his comrades were safe.

Halo nods and let's him climb on his back. He was surprisingly sturdy. With a flourish of his wings, they shot into the shy. "Tell me where you need to go." He says softly. "And I'll drop you off as close as I can get."

John tensed when they were in the air, but stayed calm, “I need to get to the camp, but it’ll be too dangerous for you,” John shouted over the wind. The battlefield unfolded before them, chaos erupting. Both sides had dead bodies everywhere. It looked like we were winning, but… John doubted there would be a surrender. He scanned the field until he saw the camp, small tents popped up and nurse running around frantically, “It’s over there.”

Halo nods, soaring towards the camp, but he pulls back, landing nearby. "Good luck." He says softly, offering a small smile. He takes a small step back.

“I-“ Gosh, what was he supposed to say to a monster as a farewell. John was about to open his mouth, wish the other good luck too, but men came running out from the other side, brandishing weapons and shouting to each other in another language. Their eyes were on John and Halo.
“Demon! Demon!” John made out from the men’s shouts.
He looked at Halo, “You have to go now, I’ll be fine,” John would not be fine, no, he’d probably end up dead considering there was at least ten of them. John couldn’t fight them all off.

Halo looks at him. "But what about you?" He asks, glancing at the men. He didn't like how angry the men appeared. He takes a step back, making his wings seem bigger, making him look bigger.

The men only seemed to approach faster, shaking their swords at them. John drew his sword, then pushed Halo’s shoulder gently, “They’re going to hurt you, and I trained for this. Go, while you can. You have no business in this battle, you should get out.” John took a deep breath, ready to face the oncoming fighters. Ready to die fighting.

Halo shakes his head, "And watch you die? That's an idiotic choice and a waste of medicine." He mutters. He plucks a feather and it turns into a long dagger. He gulps softly. "I just hope this'll work.

John jumped slightly at how Halo acquired his weapon, but he tore his eyes away when the first of the men charged him. John wouldn’t admit it, but he was glad someone fought with him. He just needed to make sure Halo stayed safe though. John raised his sword, parrying and attacking with a newfound fierceness, killing the first man and moving to the next few.