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“Hiro are you sure you want to do this?”
“Yes! I’m very sure I want to do this!”
“Hiro you know the villages just need time to…”
“No! I’m done with them! They had plenty of time to get used to me since I was a newly born!” Hiro hissed back, making his Aunt sigh as she held her arm.
Hiro immediately felt guilty in snapping at his Aunt, but his mind was made up. Hiro went back to looking over the things that he would be packing in his travel sack. Aunt Cass looked at Hiro with worry making the wings behind her unfold and flutter in worry. “Hiro, you’re a crystal fairy, you know you’ll be a delicious delicacy to many creatures out there!” Aunt Cass tried on more time making Hiro sigh.
“I’m leaving Aunt Cass.” Hiro stated with finality, making the other fairy sigh. She turned around and flew to the door of Hiro’s room. “I’ll make you a big dinner then and some food for the road…” She stated trying to sound cheerful, but miserably failing it.
Hiro listened as his aunt left the room before he turned around to see where his Aunt stood. “Sorry Aunt Cass.” Hiro whispered. Hiro walked towards the mirror in his room with a sigh at his reflection.
Hiro was known as a crystal fairy, a rare fairy breed that was blessed with the power and beauty of the crystals. Hiro looked at himself with a sigh, seeing nothing really special about him compared to other crystal fairies he’s seen. Hiro was average in color being mostly black with a few plashes of royal violet and red. His wings looked jagged and bright being pure black in most parts. But going towards his back you could see the swirls of royal violet and red stemming through his wings like veins.
His hands, arms, feet and legs were also covered in the crystals with the same coloring as his wings. While Hiro always wondered how he could touch and feel things even though majority of his body was technically crystals, but even he couldn’t figure it out. Symbols also decorated his skin. Majority of the tattoos go from his neck and go down. Though you couldn’t see them too often since Hiro liked wearing big hoodies that went down to his knees. His biggest tattoo leads all the way down to where his tail’s base was. Hiro’s tail was simple and long with it being crystals at the end that resemble a mermaid’s tail.
Because of Hiro’s dull coloring he wasn’t looked upon kindle with the other crystals fairies. All crystal fairies Hiro’s seen were colorful, bright and beautiful. None of them were as dark as Hiro was and while they shined in the sun Hiro looked like dull rock.
Hiro flicked his tail in agitation in remembering the other crystal fairies before he stuffed more things into his bag. Hiro was one of the smartest fairies in the village, which lead to several arguments with the older fairies that resided in the village. Hiro knew that many of the villagers were jealous of Hiro’s smarts, abilities in magic and crystal heritage.
Hiro was a reject in the village he was born in and he was through with it.
“Done.” Hiro whispered, placing in the final item.
“Tomorrow before the sun peaks from the horizon I’ll leave.” Hiro thought, before deciding to make his way down the stairs to see how his Aunt was coping. Hiro landed on the kitchen level of their home already seeing Mochi make his way to rub against Hiro’s legs. Hiro smiled as he knelt down to pet the feline who purred at Hiro’s touch. “Take care of her.” Hiro whispered, making the feline’s eyes flash gold a bit before going back to normal.
“Aunt Cass?” Hiro called quietly as he came to the kitchen.
“You’ll love this dinner Hiro! I’m making the hot wings where it feels like our faces are melting! Wanting to make your favorites before you… before you leave…” Aunt Cass whispered, making Hiro look at the wood flooring with a sigh.
“I’m sorry Aunt Cass.” Hiro whispered, wanting to at least say something to the Aunt who’s raised him after his parents were killed.
Aunt Cass stopped what she was doing in order to turn around to face Hiro. Hiro jumped as he felt hand latched onto his shoulder before pulling him in. The nature fairy held her nephew as tightly as she could. “Don’t say sorry! You’ve done nothing wrong! It’s those rotten villagers fault!” Aunt Cass whispered into Hiro’s raven hair making the teen clutch back at his Aunt.
“I’ll miss you. Thank you so much for raising me.” Hiro grinned, making Aunt Cass smile before she kissed Hiro’s face all over.
“Once you leave… I’m going to finally move to the moon veil forests.” Aunt Cass admitted, making Hiro nod in understanding. Aunt Cass had spoken about wanting to move to the hidden forest for a while missing the place where she and his mother originally was from. The only reason why Aunt Cass stayed in this village was to raise Hiro and stay in the place her sister loved so much.
“Come visit me when you can?” Aunt Cass asked, making Hiro smile before he nodded his head.
“Of course I will.” Hiro croaked, feeling tears go down as he held his Aunt Cass close.
“Enough of this crying! Let’s get this party started!” Aunt Cass cheered, making Hiro and Mochi cheer as well as they got started in cooking the wings. All throughout the night Hiro and Aunt Cass ate until they felt they were so full that their stomachs would explode. Hiro was immediately sent up the stairs for the rest he needed for his long journey the next morning.
Hiro flew up the stairs and dragged himself onto his bed. The good feeling of partying with his Aunt passed and soon nervousness seeped into him. Hiro knew that as soon as he left the village borders that he would be on his own.
Hiro knew he couldn’t get cocky because even though he was a dull crystal fairy didn’t mean he wouldn’t be as much as a target. There were creatures out there that would gladly feast on him to take some of his magic. It terrified Hiro for he’s scene the picture in all the books that showed many of the creatures that were cursed for feasting on the flesh of a blessed being.
Hiro knew many spells from defensive, offensive and even healing. But, while fairies can fly around didn’t mean they were strong flyers. It would be a bad situation if he had to get away from something during a storm. Even flying long periods of time were tedious for fairies.
“I have to be smart about his.” Hiro thought, looking at the night sky to see the moon was full as if wishing Hiro a hello as it’s light touched into his room.
Hiro flicked his tail to grab some of his blanket to cover him. He needed to sleep now or else he won’t have the proper energy he needed in order to make a good head way away from the village. With that his eyes closed and he allowed his mind to dream of moon filled skies.
When Hiro opened his eyes again it was to the darkness of his room. Looking over to his window he saw the sun barely making it’s way back up to show that it was morning. Hiro sighed, feeling the nervousness come back as he went over to the bathing area of their home. Immediately Hiro threw off his hoodie and immersed himself under the warm waterfall spray.
“I can do this.” Hiro whispered using some special sap to wash off the grim of the last day.
When Hiro was finished he looked around his closet. He already packed a few of his hoods. Some that were designed for hot areas and even cold. Hiro looked around before taking a navy blue hood with small runes sewed on it. Aunt Cass had made it for Hiro for his birthday and he couldn’t think of a better one to leave with. Throwing the hood on Hiro grabbed his bag and walked to the entrance of his room. Hiro didn’t dare turn back as he continued where he paused knowing if he looked back then the feeling in his chest would tug even more.
Hiro walked into the kitchen to see his Aunt Cass already preparing breakfast. On the side of the table were small packages of food packed and ready to go making Hiro smile fondly. The two ate with small talk being tossed back and forth. Hiro promised he would write to Cass as soon as he found his ‘home’ and along with visiting Aunt Cass.
Mochi curled up on Hiro’s lap as they ate as if knowing that Hiro would be leaving for a large amount of time. Soon the food was finished and everything was cleaned. Hiro carefully placed the food in his bag before they headed out of their home.
Hiro chuckled as Aunt Cass, Mochi and him swirled around each other in flight. Playfully tapping each other with their tails as they made their way to the edge of the village. Some of the villages that were out looked at the group curiously before going about their business again. All too soon they were at the edge of the village. Hiro looked back at Aunt Cass and Mochi who smiled at Hiro with pride.
“Love you.” Hiro whimpered pulling his Aunt into a hug.
“Love you too.” Aunt Cass whispered back while Mochi meowed.
Hiro slowly let go and turned to leave only for Aunt Cass to pull him into another hug. “One last hug.” She whispered, making Hiro smile in her warm embrace. Hiro was reluctant to let his Aunt go, but the sun was coming up and Hiro wanted to make as much progress as he could.
“Stay safe.” Aunt Cass smiled.
“Take care.” Hiro replied back before flying away.
Using the wind Hiro was able to fly high in the sky and catch more speed. Giving one last look back Hiro watched as his Aunt started crying as she waved goodbye Mochi sitting on his shoulder raising a paw as if he was also waving goodbye. It hurt Hiro, but he continued to fly. He looked forward allowing a few tears to go down his face as he soared in the winds.
“Goodbye.”