forum The Only One // One on One // CLOSED

Started August 23, 2019 by @ElderGod-Icefire

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Nolan smiled as he eatched him eat. He petted his hair affectionately. "You're doing really good darling."

Ayce looked up, leaning into Nolan's hand much like a cat or dog would. "Thank you." he said quietly, finishing up the food.

Nolan bent over amd kissed his head. "Once your finished we'll get going." He said.

Ayce finished up, and stood. "Done." He replied with a quick, fleeting smile. He looked over at Nolan.

Nolan helped Ayce on to the hourse before mounting himself.

Ayce held still, leaning against Nolan a little. "How soon until we get there?" He asked slowly. He wanted the answer to be that they were a long way away still, but…he knew that that was unlikely.

Nolan out his hand on his thigh. "We're just a few days away." He turned back to him.

Ayce closed his eyes, and buried his face in Nolan's shoulder. "I don't want to." He mumbled, his voice muffled. He clung to Nolan.

Nolan squeezed Ayce's leg. "I-i know. But we gotta go. If we don't they'll hunt us down. Its better to go voluntarily."

Ayce nodded, shifting. "I know…" He said softly, chewing on his lip a little. "I just…I don't want…"

"I know darling, I know." Nolan sighed. "You'll be fine. I'll make sure of it."

Ayce nodded, going quiet for a few minutes, though he still clung to Nolan. "Thank you." He finally whispered, face still buried in Nolan's shoulder.

"Of course darling." Nolan kissed his cheek quickly. He rubbed his thigh as soothingly as he could.

Ayce held tightly to him, trying to relax at least a little more. Why is he being so nice to me why is he helping… He wondered.

(Do you want to skip to when they get to base?)
Nolan urged the horse to move at a slightly faster pace. He kept a look out for any activity around them

(sure. I can do it if you want, or you can. Up to you)

Ayce was quiet, leaning his head on Nolan's shoulder and holding onto him.

(Could you?)
Nolan sighed quietly. He squeezed Ayce's thigh comfortingly. He felt a pang of guilt in his chest. He wished they could just run away and live peacefully somewhere secluded

(Yeah)

A few days later…

They had arrived at the base now. It was well-hidden back in the depths of a forest, made of tunnels that had been excavated from a cliff face. The guards had let them pass, the younger ones recognizing Nolan, and some of the older ones recognizing Ayce, despite the changes. They were currently at a door, a guard opening the door for them after casting a curious look at Ayce.
Ayce leaned his chin on Nolan's shoulder still, shaking very slightly, though he did his best to hide it.

Nolan stroked Ayce's leg with his thumb, trying to calm him the best he could. He dismounted the horse, helping Ayce down as well. He kept him tucked against his side, looking around at the others warily. He wouldn't let any harm come to the fae tucked under his arm. He would fight everyone one them if he had too.

Ayce stayed close to Nolan, clinging to him and looking around with traces of fear in his blue eyes.
The guard nodded to them, opening the door. "Come. I'll take you to Jalaan." he said, leading them inside.

Nolan's fingers ran over his skin in a soft pattern. "I've got you. I'll keep you safe." He whispered in Ayce's ear. He followed behind the guard.

Ayce nodded, following the guard and staying beside Nolan as they entered the tunnels. The tunnels were well-lit, and the guard led them through them, sure of his path. "We knew you would arrive today." he said, glancing back at Nolan and Ayce. "Or at least, Jalaan said you likely would."

(Sorry, I've been busy.)
Nolan nodded his head. He turned to look at Ayce, keeping him close. He wanted to whisk him away, take him somewhere far away. Away from war, away from death. They could live happily. If only…if only.

(it's fine)

Ayce stuck close to Nolan as the guard led them into a room.
A tall, dark haired Fae looked up from where he had been studying a map. "Ah. You're back." He greeted Nolan. This was Jalaan Farway. Leader of the rebellion.