forum At War // OxO // Closed

Started November 11, 2019 by @ElderGod-Icefire

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"You weren't the one who attacked, that was the creature that uses you when your mind is asleep…" said Eclipse firmly. And your dad's death was Seren's fault.."`

Nikolas was shaking still. "It's still my fault…if I wasn't cursed, then…none of this would have happened, and I…" he swallowed.

"You can't help that some weirdo cursed you" said Eclipse, "It's jerks like them that give magic users a bad name."

Nik shuddered a little. He let out a breath, still clinging to Eclipse. "Can I have some water?" he asked softly, looking up at Eclipse.

Eclipse nodded, "Can I put you down on the cot and get it?" he asked softly.

Nik nodded a little, reluctantly letting go of Eclipse, though he still kept his eyes fastened on Eclipse's face.

Eclipse nodded, setting him down off of his lap, "I'll be right back," he said softly, moving across the tent, making sure the other could see where he was to grab a couple canteens out of a box.

Nik nodded, and watched Eclipse worriedly, hoping that he wouldn't leave and letting out a breath of relief when he didn't. He didn't want to be alone with his thoughts right now.

Eclipse came back a moment later with two canteens full of water, handing one to Nik as he sat back down on the cot with him, pulling him close.

Nik took it and drank, leaning against Eclipse contentedly. He sighed quietly, and closed his eyes. "Thank you." he whispered softly.

"Of course love.." he said softly, taking a long drink himself.

Nik nodded a little, and leaned his head against Eclipse's shoulder. "I'm s-sorry that I've caused so many problems…"

"It's not your fault.." he said almost automatically. "It really isn't." he hummed, "And no, I'm not gonna stop saying it. Not till you believe me."

Nik nodded again, closing his eyes and sticking close to Eclipse's side. "Okay…" he whispered.

Eclipse smiled a little, hugging him tightly once again.

Nik flinched a little, shuddering and closing his eyes tighter.

Eclipse noticed the reaction, "Nik?" he asked softly, hoping he hadn't scared him.

Nik swallowed. "S-sorry…" he said quietly, shivering for a moment.

"It's perfectly fine…" said Eclipse softly, "I can't expect you to be normal after spending a month with Seren's men."

Nik flinched again, closing his eyes tightly. "I-I know…" he whispered softly, shivering again.

Eclipse sighed, cuddling him again, "Do you want me to put you to sleep again?" he asked, or do you just wanna cuddle?"

Nik shrugged a little bit. "I don't know…" He whispered, clinging to Eclipse needily. "Just…don't leave me. Please." His voice was quiet.

(I'm sorry that Nik isn't doing much, but he's… pretty traumatized rn)

(It's fine, and perfectly understandable.)
Eclipse hummed and nodded, pulling the other to his chest, "I'm not going to leave you, promise." he said softly, hugging him.

Nik nodded, burying his face in Eclipse's chest. "Okay." He said softly, clinging to him desperately.