Clash of Kings

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Grey gasped leaning against his knees for a moment as he took in great gasps of air. Nearly fourteen he was lithe and strong. Taller than Bast but smaller than Zevran and a perfect strinking mix of the two. He wore the tattered pair of jeans and a tank top to cover his pale frame holding the two long daggers in his hand. His father stood before him hardly out of breath with only a long stick in his hand. Each morning at dawn he woke Grey out to train him before the others. He wanted his harling to be stronger and faster than the others. To be as strong as him. As smart as Bast. He saw in his son a great many qualities he had never possessed. He was smart and patient. Somber though even as a harling. Of all the harling Grey was the most responsible. The one they could trust most. It made him proud but he was not the strongest. Not yet. Lorcan and Flint could beat him in combat-

Up ... you won't have time in war to take a breath Grey ...

-The har stood slowly twirling the daggers. He had shaved the sides of his head and his dark hair was almost styled on a faux mohawk. He faced off with his father moving slowly round keeping lower to the ground as he attacked. Zev parried with the stick slamming it down on Grey's legs bringing him down again before pushing the stick to his throat staring down ... -

You're not angry enough. At the table it is good to be patient and wise but here you need to want me dead more than I want you dead ...

-Grey frowned a bit ... -

You're my father how can I want you dead ...

-Zev smirked slamming the stick down on his fingers making him howl in pain ... -

Want me dead now?

-Grey growled finally as Zev turned his back on him ... -

You need the fire in your belly ...

-Grey sighed before he got up nursing his bloody bruised hand moving back to grab food at the kitchen. He knew the others would be around as well. Kismet sat dreamily by the window munching on a sandwich while Linx and Cat prepared food for them. Blaze would no doubt be near him. Lori and Flint would be at the table eaitng and plotting. He wanted to get in and wash up and avoid seeing Flint or Lorcan both who would make his life miserable somehow. Especially Flint. Especially if they saw him bruised up as he was and would known he'd gotten another beating from Zev. Well. Sort of beating. Zillah was just as strict with Flint when it came to training. He could take comfort in the fact every blow he took from Zev ... well Flint would get his own from Zillah. THAT made him almost smile ... -

[Synistergrrl]

~As Grey made his way towards the kitchen, he'd see Flint up ahead with his head under the water pump. Coming out from under it, he whiled that long white hair back from his face. He'd obviously been sparring with Zillah, for he looked rougher up and a bit dirty. With his head back, he poured the bucket at his feet over his head. The way the light hit him as the sun was setting giving him a golden glow,was stunning. He was growing into a beautifully striking har. They were all growing near their Freybria and each was coming into their own. Rubbing the water from those icy blue orbs, he caught Grey watching him. His brow arched and he turned a bit to stare back.~

You been training with Zev again?

~He strutted in a bit closer. He eyed Grey up and down before reaching out quickly and taking his hurt hand to look at it.~

He do this to you?

~Flint leveled that gaze on him. If anything, Flint was observant. Where he lacked discipline in leadership skills, he was a natural fighter and hunter. The older he got the better he became. He was like some big cat, not a tiger, but more a leopard or jaguar. A coiled killing machine ready to spring. He was silent on his feet and able to track even the smallest creature. ~

Did ya do anything in return?

~It wasn't necessarily a nice conversation they were having, but it was different then the usual. Flint ran his thumb over the broken skin of Grey's knuckles. It stung, that touch, but then he was tugging Grey along to the water pump and forcing his hand under the cold well water. He rinsed it clean and then pulled out a little pouch and rubbed some Mcintyre smelling balm on Grey's hand. It soothed instantky.~

My hostling made it for me when Zee really works me over, helps to heal ya quicker too.

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Grey cursed inwardly when he saw Flint. He moved to turn and double back around but for a moment he was kinda just caught. He couldn't help it. The way Flint moved and the way the light hit him. Grey kinda felt himself trapped for a moment. He had been thinking alot about Flint. Mostly revenge fantasies for all the shit he and Lorcan did to him but his dreams were never about revenge. He woke up next to Flint and curl up into him, let his hand play down the smooth expanse of shit or toy with that soft blond hair. Just as he shook himself out of his thoughts he was caught by Flint and for a moment he was thankful he had dirt on him so it could hide the blush. He nodded stuttering for a moment ... -

Yeah, every morning ... you know that ...

-He bite back the last bit with a slight bit of annoyance but most of it was at himself. He moved to leave when his hand was caught and it made him wince. He turned but instead of pulling back he left his hand in Flint's wondering why the har cared if he'd been roughed up. He stared up at the stunning har. Course Grey was growing into his own as well. He was becoming less and less the scrawny harling. He was filling out, lithe and well toned, with that jet black hair and those big golden eyes. He moved with a certain confidence and held his own even amongst the adult har. He stared at Flint amazed he'd even noticed the cut on his hand. He shrugged slowly ... -

I finally got close enough to cut his back ... he's got a blind spot on his left side ...

-He tensed a little bit still waiting for the smart ass remark or for Lorcan to come out from the side to tar and feather him or some shit. He winced when his hand was run under the water before the soothing balm. His eyes almost closed for a moment as he let out a little sigh. He tried not to let Bast see too many of his bruises cause his hostling would fuss way too much over him. He wanted to make Zev proud. He sighed when his eyes opened staring down at his hand ... -

I'm still too slow for him though. All he ever talks about is how I gotta be faster and stronger like you and Lori. I can't help Lorcan is stronger than both of us and you're faster than any of us ... and can track anything ...

-What was ironic was Zillah always threw at him he should be more disciplined like Grey. He took his hand back slowly arching a brow before half smiling slowly-

So what exactly are you setting me up for anyway cause I know you didn't come over here just to look at my hand ... Lorcan's hiding somewhere isn't he? Well whatever stupid prank you got set up on me just do it ... I'm tired and hungry ...

[Synistergrrl]

You don't need speed or strength, Grey... you got brains.. you should use 'em... Zillah is always saying that to me... why don't you use your brain? You should be more like Grey....

~The blond's brow arched as a slow smirk toyed over his face. The truth was, he'd been eying Grey as well. The har was growing into something special. Beautiful and lovely, lithe and toned and above all, confident. Flint knew that Grey would never understand that as much as Flint loved Lori, they'd never be together. Brothers, yes, friends, always, but lovers, never. They were like Heckle and Jeckle. Always together, finishing each others sentences, but their relationship hadn't and wouldn't go beyond that. It would be too weird. So when Flint was accused of setting up some prank, he straightened a bit, shrugging one shoulder.~

No prank... just... helping out... we all get beat on, Grey... and it's getting worse as we get older... that pressure to be out parents... It's not just you who feels it.. me... Lori... Even moony ole Kissy feels it. But what you don't seem to get... and neither does my dad... that we aren't them... we aren't carbon copies... and we just need to be who we are... that's all.

~He took a step in towards Grey and when he did there was an electrical charge that sparked suddenly between them. It was different then with Lori or any of the others. Ofcourse they had all sat down and had "The Talk" with Orion. They all knew what was coming for them and had seen some of the other har, the dragons and deadmen that had come, eying them with interest.~

You always gonna let your 'rents tell you what to do, Grey?

~It was almost a purr, almost. And Grey could imagine being tangled up in some dark wooded place with this har that smelled of the bayou after a long spring rain. Flint flickered a smile and leaned in just a bit towards Grey, closing that gap between them.~

I don't always play tricks on you, Grey... you just look for the worst in me...

~That was the truth. There had been times when Flint had reigned Lori in from doing something really mean to Grey, or just from tormenting him. When he'd seen the har was tired or worn from too much teasing, or just from training with his father. And when Grey would realize that part of the smell he was getting was from that balm, it would trigger a memory. When they'd first really started to train and Grey had taken a pretty good hit from it. That night on his window sill he'd found the same balm in a little jar. He'd used it over the next couple of years until it'd run out. He'd always assumed it'd been Kissy who'd brought it. But now he'd know it had been Flint, of all the har, it had been Flint who had wanted to make sure he didn't hurt to badly.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Grey's brow arched slowly. He stared up at the stunning blond before he smiled slowly himself forgetting for a moment he was having a real conversation with Flint and not fighting with him in some way or another. He laughed a little bit ... -

Maybe we can switch parents ... you get Zev and I'll get Zillah ...

-It made him stand a little bit taller at the thought another older har saw his intelligence. He kept waiting for Lori to show up. Part of Grey was almost jealous. Jealous of how close Blaze and Kismet were and jealous even more so of how close Flint and Lorcan were. He watched how they finished each other sentences and he didn't have that with any other harling. He wanted that with someone else. Fuck, deep down he wanted to be close with Flint but he knew the blond only saw him as a pain in the butt for the fact he was always trying to get them in line-

Yeah ... I guess you're right ...

-He stared a bit in awe at the har in front of him smiling slowly ... -

You're father is wrong ... you're pretty smart ...

-He was kind of amazed Flint had that kind of insight into well anything. The smile faded some at the electric charge that hit him. He only half heard the question before shaking off the blush that was creeping to his cheeks. This was Flint he was talking about. The boy that pushed him and played jokes on him with Lori. He straightened a bit looking almost annoyed at the accusation he did what he was told-

Not all the rules are there just to annoy you ... Flint ...

-The purr made him smile despite himself. He could feel the electricity between them and despite himself he took a step in closer to Flint and he just smiled at the charge that he only looked for the worst. The smell of the bayou hit him hard and he itched so bad to reach out and touch the har but he couldn't move. He was galvanized to the spot until a different scent him. The smell of balm hit him and he frowned staring down a moment at his hand realizing he had smelled it before. The little jar he'd assumed had come from Kissy. Of all the har Flint had cared about him. He stared back up slowly seeing Flint for the first time-

Our Freybria is coming up soon ...

-He spoke slowly ... -

You chosen a har yet?

-The dark hair fell across half his face as he stared around before glancing back at the taller blond har. They were still so close and he itched to reach out and touch him but he knew he shouldn't. Couldn't. It was Flint. They'd been like oil and war since they were harlings. Why should anything change now. Yet as if against his own will he reached out and pushed a loose pale strand of hair out of Flint's eyes-

[Synistergrrl]

~Flint smirked and shrugged.~

Maybe not... but those rules sure do chaffe something awful...

~There was a moment there that the world sort of fade for them and when Grey had blushed it had made Flint inwardly grin like the chesire cat. And now here he was asking about their Freybriah. Flint shrugged some but he didn't get the answer out, instead he just grew still and silent. This was like hunting. He didn't want to scare the prey off, so to speak. So he grew very still as Grey touched him. Those stormy grey blue eyes closed for a moment before they snapped open and he took a step back. It was like clockwork, as around the bushes, Lori, Kissy, and Blaze came walking up. Flint's eyes leveled on Grey for a moment and he flashed the har a slight secretive smile before he turned and moved towards the others who had stopped seeing Flint and Grey so close. Blaze arched a brow but said nothing. They were all growing up into something so much more then just teenagers. They were all becoming stunning creatures and that did not go unnoticed. The moment that Flint started to walk towards Lori and the others, a group of older har, mostly Dragons came towards the water pump.~

Hey ya Grey.... Saw you sparring with your dad today... you gave him a nice hit...

~The dark haired har known simply as Deck leaned on the pump and eyes Grey like he was a fresh kill. Flint stopped hearing the tone and turned for a moment to looked at Deck with a darker glance. His hackles rose at the mere fact that some one else was talking to Grey.~

Better watch it Deck... you might got some competition there with the young General...

~It was a nickname the others had given Flint, a joke really as none of them considered Flint leader material. But Flint was deadly and though he wasn't as big as they were, he could make them hurt badly. Deck looked at Flint and smirked, shooing him away.~

Go play, Flint...

~He turned his attention back to Grey and for a moment it seemed as if Flint might just do that, go and leave Grey there. It wasn't that any of them would harm any of these harlings, but they were definately interested in getting closer to any of them. Flint's brow arched and Lori could see it, the spring was tightly wound and the jaguar was about to strike. Lori could read all the signs long before anyone else could. He could see Flint slowly slide the throwing knife from his pocket, the shiny blade sliding down his hand and knew in little more then a second Flint would have that blade hilt deep in Deck, it was just a matter of where and how deadly Flint was feeling at the moment.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-The moment seemed to stop for them. Grey was looking up at the stunning har enjoying the feel of that wet hair clinging to his fingers as he pushed it out of Flint's eyes. He watched's Flint eyes closed and it was like permission to move in closer. His hand played down the back of his neck almost wrapping around as he leaned in a bit closer. All he could think about was kissing the har in front of him for they were no longer harlings were they. Not really. Not grown har either but fuck if they were children anymore. When he pulled back it was like suddenly time had resumed. His hand dropped quickly when the others appeared as he took a step back feeling a blush creep to his cheeks. His heart was beating about a million miles a minute. When Flint smiled at him he half smiled back liking he wanted this to be kept between them but at the same time wondering if he was ashamed of being this close to Grey. Ashamed to tell Lorcan and Kismet and Blaze. The thought needled at him a bit. He frowned a bit as the har walked away from him. Kismet was watching them as closely as Blaze and Lorcan had a big smirk on his face. He had plenty of ammunition now against his brother. Oh he was going to mess with Flint about this ... -

What?

-Grey's eyes snapped up at Deck. He crossed his arms slowly and smiled a bit getting alot of that confidence back. Only Flint could make him feel like his knees were woobly. He shrugged slowly smiling across at the other har who was beautiful to be sure. He was one of the few older ones that had been talking to him and not treating him as just a little kid-

I saw the opening he left when he kicked your ass Deck. So thanks ...

-He teased the har a bit before another spoke and the smile faded. His head snapped towards Flint. He frowned a bit confused. Why would Flint be competition? Was he? The thought made his heart flutter a bit but truth was it still stung him that Flint had walked away to go towards his group and hadn't invited him along. He stared at Flint and he could see the anger in his eyes and knew as well as Lorcan did he was close to snapping but he knew that was because his pride had been wounded not because of anything else. Lorcan gripping the wrist that was going for the dagger as he growled in his ear ... -

There's four of them and they all big and only two of us ... and they guests and Nails said he'd have me on stable duty for a month if we pissed them off. I'm not cleaning up horse shit for you ... we can get them later ... come on ...

-Grey watched them closely for a moment and he could see what Flint was thinking and as much as he was mad at the har right now he didn't want him in trouble. He also didn't want a huge mess for his father to have to clean up. He reached out and touched Deck's arm ... -

I did want you to show me one move you used. I wanna surprise Zev tomorrow ...

-The older har smirked draping his arm across Grey's shoulder as he motioned for him to lead him away. The others began to disperse a bit even so Grey shook himself free of the grasp a little bit not comfortable with being that close. He glanced back at Flint a moment capturing his gaze wondering what was going on inside of that head of his. He hadn't been able to figure him out all these years and he doubted he would now. Kismet finally spoke ...-

So you like Grey huh ... well seems like he just got taken from under your nose

[Synistergrrl]

~Flint felt Lori near and his eyes flashed to his best friend and for a moment he seemed ready to go on with what he was thinking and then he shrugged, sighing it off. But then Grey was flirting back with deck, or so it seemed. Flint's eyes narrowed for a moment and he pushed Lori off him as he started to walk away. When he passed Kissy and the har spoke, he turned on the moony harling that they all sort of loved and protected.~

Shut the fuck up, Kissy...

~he snapped at him and Blaze moved in closer ready to punch Flint if need be. But Flint just held up his hand and stalked off. Blaze frowned and looked at Kismet and then back to Lori and shrugged.~

You better go after him....

~When Lori caught up, Flint was making his way into the swamp, having snagged his bow from the wall of the stable and was now heading deeper into the dark depths. As Lori caught up, Flint growled at him.~

Just shut up, Lori....

~He could feel his hackles rising up. He didn't need or want to be taunted by anyone for what just happened. He was a fool and he knew it. Whatever little spark that had charged between them was obviously one sided and Grey had just pulled biggest prank on him that he could imagine. He couldn't imagine running into Grey any time soon. That har was going to really toss that into his face.~

~Elsewhere~

You think Flint really likes Grey?

~Blaze was walking with Kissy who didn't seem at all phased by what had just taken place. He had a stick and was swatting at flies with it. They caught up with the other group and watched Grey spar a bit with Deck before the harling excused himself. Blaze and Kissy moved in closer to him. It wasn't that Blaze and Kissy disliked Grey. They didn't, it was just they were both so close it was hard to get in between the two of them. But just as it seemed they would be hanging out as a trio, Scout appeared.~

Kismet... come here...

~He called to the harling and the threesome was now a duo. Blaze walked along with Grey for a moment quietly.~

So... what was all that about anyways?

~He cocked his head. He and Grey had always gotten along and it didn't seem that would change now. Blaze knew they were all changing that things were becoming different. After all, Kissy had kissed him and it had changed things between them. There was a bit of a wall up now, an awkwardness that hadn't been there before. But Blaze was trying to forget it and so it seemed was Kissy.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Kismet rolled his eyes when he was told to shut up calling after the har ... -

Don't be mad cause I'm right Flint ...

-He smirked a little bit knowing Blaze would be right there to protect him. It didn't matter cause Lorcan pushed him and caught up with Flint before he was told to shut up. He didn't say anything. Instead he grabbed his own bow and followed the har to shoot next to him. He knew right now wasn't the time to talk. He just stood quiet next to him as they hunted and he waited for a few hours to pass when they were sitting by some river watching the world go by when Lorcan finally spoke ... -

So wanna tell me now why you so mad?


~Elsewhere~


Yeah I think so ... Grey likes him too .. they were both thinking about the other when we walked in on them ..

-Kismet moved with him. He always spied in on their heads. He knew he shouldn't and Orion had told him it was wrong but fuck if the temptation wasn't too great for him not to get a peak. They were walking in closer. Kismet glanced at Blaze for a moment. Neither had really talked about the kiss yet and Kismet sure as fuck had no idea what to say so when he was called he went willingly and easily. Grey watched him leave before staring at Blaze shrugging slowly ... -

I dunno ... Flint picking fights like he always is ... he lucky I managed to divert Deck away from him or we all would have been in huge shit. We're supposed to be nice to the new har not that Flint ever thinks past his fist ...

-Grey shook his head a little bit laying it out so easily. He'd been thinking practically. He sighed a little bit touching his hand with a frown ...-

Can you keep a secret Blaze?

-When the boy nodded Grey went on ... -

Remember the potion I got a while ago. I thought it was from Kismet. Flint gave it to me. And today he gave me a little more ... I just don't get why he's all of a sudden wanting to be nice to me. I'm sure it's some fucked up prank between him and Lori ...

[Synistergrrl]

~Flint easily lost himself in the hunt. It was easier than facing what was really bothering him, and he was happy that Lori kept his mouth shut. Finally when they were just sitting, two fat rabbits by there sides, Lori spoke and Flint groaned.~

If I tell you, then you can't make fun of me.

~He knew that was going to hard for Lori. Hell it would have been hard for him. But he went on anyways. He sighed first and stared off at the water. Wheen he did speak it was low.~

I was just set up. That's all. I stupidly fell for Grey being.... I don't know vulnerable or something. I felt sorry for him I guess. And he doesn't really have anyone to talk to. And then I think he was flirting with me. Maybe its like Orion says...hormones or something. But it was all just to make me look stupid infront of all you and those new har. Guess it worked, huh?

~As Flint finished he sounded more and more defeated and less and less angry. He sighed softly and looked over at Lori, his brow raised and he shrugged as if he knew he deserved Lori's taunting now.~

~Elsewhere~

~Blaze nodded when asked about keeping secrets. And then Grey spilled it. His lips flickered into a smile. He shook his head.~

I always thought you knew that came from. Flint. Do you think that maybe he wasn't just pickin a fight to pick a fight. Kissy said he was thinkin about you when we walked up. I got the impression he was a bit jealous.

~Course Blaze would know all about that. He watched Grey for a moment as he let that sink in.~

I seen how he was lookin at 'cha. And the way he was lookin at Deck. It wasn't just picking a fight. Besides aren't you and he getting close to your Freybria?

~There was a part of him that wanted to ask someone other than Kiss about that. But it felt like this huge wall between him and the others, something they would experience and he wouldn't get too. It was that feeling of being left behind again. He was always the outsider. And they were all moving onto something so much better then what he could have. It made him sick with envy.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Lorcan sat with Flint and arched a brow ... -

Fine, but making fun of you was all I had planned for today so that messed my whole day.

-He smirked but held up his hands in defeat before listening slowly. He arched a brow leaning back on his arms as he pushed the red hair from his face ... -

Did you WANT him to flirt with you? I mean are you pissed cause you think he set you up or cause he might not have been flirting with you and you wanted him to?

-Lorcan didn't taunt as he gazed back out at the river ... -

Is it Grey you want from the Freybriah?

-Lori spoke almost seriously. He'd been thinking about it as well but no har stood out to him. He didn't want any of the other har he'd grown up with. They were all like brothers. None of the har that had arrived interested him either. It seemed as if he was going to be stuck just choosing anyone-


~Elsewhere~


-Grey arched a brow and shook his head ... -

No way. Why would I think Flint would no anything nice for me? All he and Lorcan have ever done is torment me ...

-He stopped dead in his tracks and let out a little laugh-

What?! Jealous? Flint ... of me? No ... no way ... that's not even close to possible.

-He shook his head before his eyes widened and then narrowed ... -

Kissy was in our heads against wasn't he?! I'm going to kill him ...

-His cheeks colored and it was obvious whatever he'd been thinking about was not something he wanted anyone else to know about. He shrugged a little at the last part running his fingers through that short dark hair thinking for a moment ... -

We're supposed to choose one of the har that's come. An older one ...

-He stopped and dropped sitting on a nearby rock thinking for a moment ... -

Flint is beautiful ... but I'm sure he and Lorcan are gonna through it together. The way you and Kismet would if you were har ...

-He stared up slowly seeing a bit of the pain and envy in Blaze's eyes ... -

Sorry. I know this kinda sucks for you. Angel and Riot still set on you being turned at sixteen?

[Synistergrrl]

~Flint shot Lori a dirty look when he teased him, but the redhead shut up and let him talk. Flint really wasn't much of a talker. He was an observer, a hunter, a scouter, but not a talker. He usually let Lori handle that aspect of things. Lori was always the talker between the two of them. But when they were alone like this, Lori knew there were times Flint wouldn't shut up. But few had really ever heard the har speak for more then short bursts and even then it was usually direct and to the point. As Lori asked all those really important questions, Flint looked away from him, finding it hard to look him in the eye. He shrugged, not really sure what the answer was. And then he pushed up and started to pace.~

I DON'T KNOW!... I...

~He stopped and looked up at Lori who was on the rock above him.~

All I know is one minute I'm feeling sorry cause Zev busted up his hand and then the next it was... different. And then fucking Grey is bringing up the Freybriah and I can see he's like... looking at him. But then you all showed up and Deck. And the way he was looking at Grey and talking... it just got my hackles up. I.... didn't want him... ya know... to talk to Grey....

~He looked to the ground when he said that last part, fidgeting as he said it. He was so confused. Usually he knew exactly what he wanted, had his eye on the prize so to speak. But this was so very very different. Grey confused him and then he sighed, dropping onto another rock.~

I don't know who to choose for my Freybriah... I... don't like any of the har here. They all leer at us like we're prey... and like... I guess I could choose someone like my hostling... ya know.. maybe Linx or Bast or Sin, but... that seems just as weird... and they are all too soft.

~Elsewhere~

That ain't true.

~Blaze sighed but then he shrugged as they walked.~

They torment all of us, Grey. You just always take it so personally and then Lori sort of goes to far. I know Flint has personally stopped Lori from going over the deep end before. Maybe he feels guilty for that time in the swamp with Slider....

~Blaze gave a short laugh.~

Not of you... idiot... of Deck and the way he was talking to you. I think he was jealous that you were paying attention to someone other then him. He didn't wanna be in your place... he wanted you to be looking at him like that.

~Blaze realized he'd miss stepped talking about Kissy and he quickly backtracked.~

Well.. he wasn't in your heads... He just.. ya know he can't help it sometimes. It sort of slips. He's been working on it with Orion and Spirit. If he's not concentrating he just sorta sees things.

~Blaze stopped and dropped down near him and then shook his head.~

nah... I don't think so... Flint and Lori aren't together. They're too much alike... It'd be like putting to raccoons in a sack. They'd end up killing each other. And me and Kissy... we're... it's not like that between us, Grey. He's been talking about asking Reb...

~He frowned when Grey apologized and shrugged as he was asked that question.~

I guess. Angel seems pretty set on it and Riot just goes along with it cause he don't wanna upset Angel. It's so stupid though. Why raise me like one of you if he's gonna make me wait. He says he wants me to have time to think about it. That ya know.. once it's done, that it. But what's there to think about? Why would I choose anything else?

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Lorcan leaned back on his arms staring up at the har who was pacing and looking so confused. He knew this wasn't normal for Flint and he knew it fucked with him. He was the hunter. He watched, observed, and made his move but Grey had flipped all that on its head. He smirked as he stood slowly and made Flint phased him ... -

You do fucking know ... you just afraid for once you found a prey that might escape you ...

-He shrugged staring at the one har he considered his brother ... -

You don't want to lose Grey to Deck then stop being such a fucking pussy and go after him. If I wanted a har I'd never let anyone stand in my way. I'd take him no matter the consequences ...

-He shrugged letting go of Flint slowly ... -

I dunno what I want or who. It ain't no one I seen yet ... I guess when I see him I'll know or so Linx says and then he looks at Nails and I feel like throwing up a little bit. Nails always says he had to fight to get Linx ... maybe you gotta fight for Grey. You figure it out ...


~Elsewhere~


How am I not supposed to take it personal?

-Grey snorted a little bit ... -

... and you can't deny him and Lori don't take a special kind of enjoyment out of fucking with me. It's a fact. They never go after Kismet cause he goes in their heads and messes with them that way. They like you. I'm life ...

-He shrugged thinking back about Slider before he blushed again ... -

You think?

-He shook it off quickly before snorted-

Don't protect him. I KNOW the little shit does it on purpose. He doesn't fool me with those big blue eyes. Sin says he can't control it but we all know he can. He just acts all cute for the adults so he can get away with more than any of us. I gotta work on Orion on keeping him outta my head. Pisses me off ... he's just more talented.

-He shook his head a little and he didn't say it with jealousy. He sort of it said it as fact and it was. He knew he'd have to work hard to erect any kind of wall against him. Didn't mean he wouldn't try. He stopped and gazed at Blaze slowly ... -

You sure it ain't like that way between ya? I see how you look at him ...

-He said the last part softly as he moved in a bit closer to Blaze-

I could talk to Zev. He and Riot are close ya know. Maybe he can convince Riot to talk to Angel? They want us to take on responsibility like adults but not make decisions. You becoming adult just like us ... you should have the right to choose

-There was alot of Bast in Grey. A lot of the politician. If anyone could sway things to his side it'd be Grey-

[Synistergrrl]

~Flint was forced to look at Lori and then he was accused of being a pussy and he growled, pushing Lori off him a bit. He frowned but he stared at Lori for a moment.~

You... don't think it's... You'd just go after some har, no questions asked. You don't doubt anything, do ya, Lori?

~His head cocked and then he slowly smiled just a bit.~

Yeah.. maybe I will.... You're gonna have to choose someone, Lori. Even if you don't want to. If not then like... Nails or Linx will choose for you... and god help ya... I'm soooo not letting Spirit or Zee choose for me...

~He smirked some. But the wheels were turning. Sometimes it took Lori laying out the truth for him to really make him understand. It was so simple really. But then he frowned.~

But... what if it was a trick... a prank?

~He knew the answer to that question already. Lori would tell him to get him back. And that was how the redhead was setting it up, like a game, like a hunt. That was something Flint could easily understand. And as the har laid it out, the blond was already thinking of cornering Grey alone and forcing his head with the harling. He wasn't so sure how Zillah would feel about that. He knew that Zee wanted him to choose one of the older har who was one of the soldiers. But he didn't want to bend to some older har's will.~

~Elsewhere~

~Blaze rolled his eyes and when Grey blushed he smiled some. but then he was on to Kissy again and Blaze shrugged.~

Whatever... I think I'm the only one he can't read... and you got no idea how pissed that makes him.

~But then he asked about Kissy again and Blaze frowned some. He shrugged a bit.~

Talking about secrets.... Kissy woke me up the other night... that's not uncommon, ya know... he spends more time at my house then in the big house... but... um... he.... Kissed me.

~He chewed his lip some when he said that. He didn't look at Grey right away, afraid of what he'd see there.~

I think.... like.. he looks at it like a mistake... it's made things all weird between us...

~He sighed and when grey offered to have Zev talk to Riot, those big green eyes looked a bit more hopeful.~

Will you, Grey? I mean... I just don't know what else to say to them. And I feel like... like they are forcing me to like be held back or something while the rest of you get to go on. Remember when I was little and I broke my arm... and like it took forever to heal and Orion had made Angel and Riot keep me inside for like 2 weeks... that's what this feels like... but way worse...

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Lorcan smirked and shook his head ... -

No. I don't. No use for it is there?

-He said it simply and full of confidence. It wasn't ego. It just how the har was. Lorcan liked to have a good time and talk and relax but fuck if he liked debating shit. He hated the headache. He was a hunter as much as Flint and about the only time either one could focus or think was on the hunt. Lori loved it. Planning and plotting. That he could focus on but anything else made him fall asleep. He arched a brow and smirked ... -

I don't have to do shit. Yet. It's a month away and its driving Linx crazy anyway. He keeps asking me. If I keep shrugging my shoulders I think his head will explode ...

-The redhead smirked enjoying tormenting his hostling a little bit. He arched a brow at the next part ... -

Then you remind him why NO ONE messes with you and me ...

-Course it was what he was gonna say. It was how Lorcan thought. They grabbed their catch and went home to give it to Cat or Linx to clean it and cook it. Lorcan moved behind Linx grabbing his hostling before kissing his cheek ... -

Did ya make me something good ... I'm hungry ...

-Linx pushed him away ... -

You're always hungry ... go wait for dinner.

-They sat down to eat and Flint was left to think of the good time to corner Grey. After dinner. Everyone would be inside relaxing. He just had to get Grey alone ... -


~Elsewhere~


-Grey shrugged and smiled ... -

You two are always together. If that was the only reason he'd have gotten bored a while ago ...

-Grey stared surprised ... -

I ... wow ...

-He stared off looking a bit shocked and the silence spread between them before he glanced back at Blaze ... -

I think he likes you Blaze but you are human and he doesn't want to fuck with you. Have you talked to him about it ... the ... kiss?

-He frowned looking at Blaze with a bit of pity knowing the boy was in a weird position. When he talked about Zev Grey smiled and nodded ... -

Yeah, you know I will. Zev will be able to convince him... trust me. It's stupid to make you wait. Who knows ... maybe you'll be har in time for our Freybriah. It only takes three days ya know ... but ...

-He glanced back at Blaze ... -

Apparently you gotta be with someone too ... a har ... at the end. You think you'll ask Kismet? You know Angel would never say yes to that ... I wouldn't push my luck if he says yes ...

-He laughed a bit as the two walked back feeling a little better. Grey was intent on going to find Zev and waiting for the older har to be in a good mood before he pitched the idea to him. He knew he could convince him. He had his hostling's silver tongue and if all else failed he'd tell Bast and make him make Zev do as he asked. It made him forget about Flint for a while as he went to talk to Zev before dinner. He still didn't believe Blaze about the blond har being jealous of Deck-