The Academy of Mystical Beings discussion

Atma landed and curled into a ball. >>Ale, love?<<

Alexus was sitting on a bench in the garden, looking at the flowers next to him. He looked up when Atma appeared, and tilted his head to one side, smiling sadly as he stood slowly.

She lifted her sleek blue head, moving it closer to Alexus and nudging him gently. >>I despise that Curse.<<

Alexus sighed, nodding in agreement as he shifted into his own dragon form, and laying down next to her, his nose touching her cheek lightly. >>He shouldn't have lost the necklace in the first place. Then none of this would have occurred. Then again, I can't blame him for having feelings towards this girl,<< he replied, his eyes flashing. He was very protective of his kits, and if other beings were getting in the way of their better judgement, he saw it as a problem.

As a female dragon, she was built slimmer than he was. Atma crawled over to lay by his side, curled securely beneath his wing. >>Relax, Ale. Our kids our going to grow up whether we're by their side every step of the way or not.<<

Alexus sighed softly, though the fire in his eyes did not fade. >>I know.... but right now... they just seem so... innocent. And with their brother out of the picture..... who will look after them when we're not around?<< he wondered, giving her an unsure look.

Her eyes closed. She'd been trying not to think of Cani. Atma curled up tighter, wing drooping down as she slid her head into the space between his forelegs and his stomach.

Alexus felt pain tug at his heart and he heaved a long sigh, laying his head on the ground wearily. He thought for a long moment. >>We must arrange a ceremony.<< he said after a moment, his thoughts drifting back to Canicus.

>>My poor baby...<< She whimpered.

Alexus nodded slowly, biting his lip to keep from crying. >>He will remain with us in our hearts,<< he murmured, though his eyes clouded with sadness and a hint of regret.

Atma shifted to human form, wrapped her arms around her torso. Tears began sliding down her cheeks, soon followed by sobs that wracked her entire body.

Alexus instantly shifted back to his own human form, wrapping his arms around her, and feeling sorrow wash through him. "Shh..... shh..... everything with be okay..." he murmured, though he could feel tears beginning to form in his own eyes. He hated this; all of it. The death of his son, how broken it made everyone feel.... He closed his eyes, his chin resting atop her head as he quietly cried with her, finally letting the tears fall.

"He's dead, Ale. My baby is dead." She weakly beat her hands against his chest. "No mother should ever have to see her baby laid in the ground before her. Never."

Alexus closed his eyes, pain and a hint of anger washing through him. "I know... I know.... he deserves to be put to rest though, and properly," he murmured, tears running down his face. "No matter how much it hurts...." he whispered.

"I don't know if I can do it, Alexus." She murmured.

Alexus sighed. "I know what you mean... but we must... we must accept the fact.... that he's gone," he murmured. "But he will still live in our hearts. You know that," he said, placing a kiss on her forehead.

"Where is he, honey? Where's my boy?"

Alexus sighed softly. "In his bedroom, my love. I managed to change him into different clothing," he murmured, remembering how heartbreaking it was to have to slip him into his best black and white tuxedo.

"I think I want to try and see him. Won't you come with me?"

Alexus nodded. "Yes, of course," he murmured, giving her another kiss on the forehead before finally standing, sighing softly.

She rose, sliding her hand in his and gripping it tightly. "I'm ready."

((Last post for the night))

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Alexus nodded, and led her away into the house.

((Posted at the room))