forum Broken Dreams and Haunting Memories// Closed!// 16+

Started September 19, 2020 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

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Simon flinched, of course hearing the sound, how could he not. He was considering just going out there, he didn’t want Mia to get hurt because of him.

Mia let out a sob of pain, falling to the floor with a heavy thud. Her jaw, she couldn't move it- her entire head was on fire…
"Where…"

At hearing Mia’s cries of pain he couldn’t do it anymore and quickly got up, yanking a blanket off the bed and wrapping it around himself before bursting out into the hallway. “I’m right here!” He was doing his best not to shrink in fear at the mere sight of Astral. “W-what do you want?”

Astral looked over, letting out a breath.
"Simon…" The god took a step forward. He was still covered in the essence of souls, staining his hands a sickly pale blue white.
"Is she taking care of you? Are you eating?"

Yeah Astral’s appearance definitely wasn’t helping him not feel terrified. But honestly Astral’s words made him angry. How dare he show up here after months asking how he was doing as if nothing had happened?! “Yes. We’re doing fine.” He replied shortly, looking over at Mia, trying to see if she was okay.

Mia… she wasn't doing too good. Astral had probably broken her jaw when he slammed her into the wall, and that was at best.
Astral looked, not surprised, but unready for how Simon had answered. He took half a step back, then two more forward.
"Let me see," the god said. He'd finally managed to work himself up to see Simon and he was going to make sure the child was okay too.

“No.” Simon replied before he could even think. He didn’t want the god anywhere near him, especially not touching him. “There’s nothing to really see yet anyway.” He said, trying to justify his response some but that didn’t change how hostile his tone was.

Astral stopped a moment.
"You think… you think after all these years, of trying to father a child I- I wouldn't know everything? That I don't know just how far along you are?" Astral took a step forward. He… he didn't mean to be angry. He just… he wanted to see. He wanted to see it wasn't for nothing.

Simon tried not to let Astral intimidate him but he for the most part failed, stumbling back a step. He just really, really didn't want Astral touching him.

"Please… please, show me, Simon." Astral made no move to touch Simon, not yet, but he didn't stop his advance. Simon was the one who'd thrown the blanket on, the one who was hiding.

Simon knew he was going to lose this battle no matter what. He took in a deep breath and quickly asked. “If I do it will you fix Mia’s jaw?” He really hoped Astral said yes, he didn’t need his friend to be in more pain.

Astral nodded, not even hesitating. He would have anyway, though he didn't say it out loud- he still needed her to take care of Simon for the most part.
"I will."

He nodded. “Okay….fine then.” He said, as if he really had any choice in it anyways. “Thank you…” he said quietly, his rage having left for the most part. Now he was just back to being meek.

Astral nodded once.
"Please…" He kept his hands to himself, looking down at Simon. "Take the blanket off."

He sighed softly but did as Astral said. He just sort of stared down at his feet, letting his eyes go out of focus so he wouldn’t really have to think about all of this.

Astral couldn't help but go to his knees. He looked at Simon's stomach, the bump there.
"My… child…" Tears came to the god's eyes- he moved forward some, lightly placing a hand on Simon's baby bump. Afraid if he touched anymore, it would all be a dream.

Simon was having to physically force himself to not cry, squeezing his eyes shut to try and block it out. He dug his nails into his palms, wanting nothing more than to push Astral away from him.

"M-My child…" Astral didn't see his affect on Simon- he was too focused. He gently rested his forehead to Simon's stomach, holding back a sob. He was a father, this was his child…

Simon of course didn’t say a word. He’d just have to tolerate this for as long as it lasted. And this moment was probably when he completely realized that Astral only ever saw him as a tool for getting what he wanted. Nothing more. Not ever.

Astral stayed still for a moment, then pulled away. That's… that's when he finally looked up at Simon himself. Any positive feelings he had from the child left in an instant.
"S-Simon…"

“Can you fix her now?” He asked, barely managing to keep his voice steady and emotionless as he spoke. He didn’t make eye contact with Astral though, not strong enough at the moment to do that.

(I will at least admit to it ~,~)

"I…" Astral had the opposite problem- he found himself unable to look away from Simon. The hurt, the pain there… It wasn't worth it. Even still, he shifted over, taking Mia gently in his hands. He covered her jaw, starting to heal it.
"I'm so… so, so sorry…" the god kept looking at Simon, the tears spilling over.

(Grammarly: Your work sounds worried, direct, and sad!)
(Me: Y-Yeah it does…)

((I’m supposed to be doing homework but instead I’m bawling on the floor :’) ))

Simon simply ignored him, knowing that if he reacted at all, he’d just start crying, and he didn’t want that. Besides, he didn’t even want Astral’s apology, what was the point of it when the god’s actions weren’t going to change.