Aella knew the boy would need space, so she slipped a note under his door the next morning
Dearest Finn,
i know that you will not want anything to do with me after what i have done
but i could not stand seeing you in pain any longer.
After what happened to my Mother, i cant bear the sight of seeing those i care about in pain.
Because of what i have done, i have decided to tell you a bit more about me, and why i chose the path in life.
3 years ago, my mother and i were living a life of poverty, but we were happy.
we were the only reason that either of us woke up in the morning.
My father had left before i was born.
My life changed when, on the day of my birthday, my father had managed to track me and my mother down.
i managed to escape him.
My mother didn't.
He shot a bullet through her heart. The same heart that still deep down loved my father. The same heart that had loved me.
Seeing you in pain like my mother was in those final moments breaks me,
And i know it breaks you too
Love, Aella
Finn reads it, then crumples it up and throws it at the door. He wanted to yell so bad…but he hated yelling. And besides…his throat was so swollen that he could barely speak. He hugged his stuffed animal close, crying. He was angry…confused…sad…he felt…betrayed. How could she? How could she take advantage like that…
The boy shakes his head and hides his face. He still hurt so much. And the crying wasn’t doing any good either. He felt even more tired now. Sluggish…sick. He hated it. He just wanted to be the amazing hero everyone thought he was…but…now he wasn’t. This thought only made him cry more, increasing the pain he was experiencing.
Aella Silently watched through the crack in the door, and using her powers, un-crumpled the paper
Finn closes his tired eyes, but was in too much pain to sleep. Now…he just wanted to run…run away…never be seen again…he wanted to hide. So, he crawled under his bed, bringing his stuffed animal with him and curled up. This was the best he could do…but in his mind, it worked. The perfect place to hide from that big, scary world. The best place to get away…
(Amazing to remember how a 10 year olds mind works-)
Aella went back to her room, and took out the vial of Finns hair she took while he was still sleeping. She knew her friend would be able to extract some of his power from that. But before that, she ordered her maid to bring the boy some dark chocolste and honey. The consistency and sweetness were simmilar, and she doubted he had every had some, so she threw that in aswell
Finn stayed hidden for the rest of the day, only coming out of his hiding place to use the bathroom, and get something to drink. Every now and then, he’d go back to crying because of his discomfort and pain. He didn’t like it…he wanted it to stop so bad…
The boy hid from everyone at this point. Aella, the maids, heck even just any ‘scary’ noise he heard. He didn’t know what to do with himself now. This was pain he had never felt before. He was scared…
(sorry, it's been a busy week. I'm just gonna pop in…) Winnix ran. She didnt know where she was going, she just knew her dad would hurt her. Her dad wasn't a good person. Her dad was a villain. Not like the ones she saw on TV, the ones that fought the heros. But a villain still. So she ran. Eventually, she couldn't run anymore, but she knew the man who called her 'daughter' would still be chasing her. She would be a hero. A superhero, and someone who would save kids like her. But first, she had to escape. She pounded on the door on the nearest house, before passing out on the doorstep from pure exhaustion.
Aella had been arranging some flowers in the front foyer when a loud bang disrupted her activities. She opned the front door cautiously, and was suprised to see a young girl, no older then 10, sprawled out on her front step
"great. just what i need more children" she muttered. Aella didnt know what to do with the girl while she was unconscious, so she decided she would put the girl in Finn's room.
Aella knocked on the door and, without waiting for an answer, opened the door to see Finn huddled in a corner.
"Finn sweetie, im sorry to intrude like this but, i found this girl passed out outside, i dont have any spare rooms ready, would you mind her staying here for now?"
Finn blinks and looks up, then, stands and nods. The boy quickly wipes his eyes, his cheeks still damp with tears.
Finn fixed his bed and looked back at the girl, a worried expression on his face.
Aella sighed. She knew it wouldn't be long until Finn would be asking questions, but she had to do something in the meantime. She had sent Finns hair to her friend and should have it sent back today as a form of pure magic.
Aella was so deep in her thoughts she jumped when she heard a knock on the door…
Winnix woke to the knock, still and quiet as humanly possible. Her breathing slowed and became quiet, and she sat up slowly. She was in a house that wasn't his, and there was another kid. Both good signs. She became ready to make a double, just in case. She glanced at the other kid, motioning for him to stay quiet as she listened though the door.
Finn frowns, looking stressed. He soon forgot all his pain as ‘hero mode’ kicked in. He takes the girl and sets her down in his bed, then moves to the door. Though, he shouldn’t have lifted her. Because soon, his throat had started turning a greenish blue. But he didn’t seem to notice.
Winnix blinked in surprise before being set down on the bed. She could've handled it. It was probably him, not any of the other kid's business. She stood back up, creeping over to the door. Then she noticed his throat. She tapped him lightly, pointing to her own throat, then to his.
Finn blinks and touches his throat, feeling the tenderness made him cringe. He looks to Allea, a pleading look in his eyes. He…was asking for help. For the first time…this boy asked for help. He had never asked anyone for help before. Especially not adults. And especially not to a supervillain. But now…he needed it. He felt so helpless…he needed her.
Winnix glanced at the adult, taking a step back. She then pointed to the door and shook her head. The intent was clear. If you answer it, don't let him know I'm here.
Aella looked at the boy, her head tilted to the side slightly.
she didnt want to help him
she really didnt want to help him
"if i help you" she said "will you promise to help me?"
(also guys i just finised making the OC you can check it out for references Aella Livina)
The boy nods, tears in his eyes. “I-“ he coughs, covering his mouth with his hand. When he looks at his hand, his face pales. He then quickly wipes his hand and looks back at the door.
"ok, im going to need you to lie down. please dont move. trust me on this"
As Finn sat down, Aella summoned all her strength, and felt hers claws getting warm.
She focused even more until the fire turned a pale blue.
She opened her eyes, and slowly guided the fire to cleanse the wound.
She focused on the healing ability of the fire.
After she was done, she opened her eyes, and looked up at Finn…
Finn looked startled, but the bruising had died down. The spot soon returned to how it was. Slightly red from the surgery.
The boy sniffles, trying to calm down.
"Go rest now, im going to be in my room"
Time Skip -
Aella hadn't seen the children in 2 days, she knew that was bad, and that she should check up on Finn, but she didnt care.
She had the magic, the parcel had been delivered to her minutes ago.
once she consumed it, she would be able to bring her thoughts to life, just like Finn
She could bring back her mother.
She was so close, so close.
If only Finn hadn't opened her door.
(Broooooo there was a guy tryna kill a kid- unless it wasn’t them-)
(wait in the story or irl???)
