"Ren, come with me!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVZckE19YC
"I…I can't do that." There was regret. "Run… Calix."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡuG9YKVgw9D
"Come with me, Ren!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡplIkSUGipe
Bolting upright, Evren cradled the side of his head the minute he felt a sharp pain. Comparing it to being hit by a bus, the man fisted the white strands of hair before bowing his head. Noticing his shirt tossed on a nearby chair, he slowly dragged his gaze down his chest before peeking under the covers to see if he was at least decent. His face then blanched at the possibilities that could have happened; all of which were just a blur. As he heard the door open, he shot a heated stare at the raven that had paused in the doorway.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqaRPB5t5c
"You're up." He took a step forward before ducking out of the way of a radio. "What the hel-?!" He stumbled back into the wall when he was hit in the face with a magazine. "Princ-" Sidestepping a lamp thrown, Tyson crossed the room quickly before seizing the officer by the arm. "What the hell is your problem?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡRlPksGg48Y
"Where are my goddamn pants?!" Tyson gestured to said pants that were on the floor near the bed. "Why are they on the freaking floor?!" The man's eyes darkened. "You-!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡDilIGsnA7j
"Whoa!" Dodging a swing, Ty grabbed a hold of Evren's free hand before pinning it to the bed. "What the hell is your problem?!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡYvS8bJ1Ezg
"Why am I half naked?!" The paler male jumped at other before being pushed down onto the bed. "You-" He winced at the throb in his head. "B-bastard, what did you do?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kXpdAVf3F
"If you're insinuating that I did something to you, I'm actually offended. I'm not going to try anything when you're drunk, stupid," he stated. "You were sweating in your sleep so I took your clothes off and opened the windows. You're headache is probably a hangover. You're kind of a lightweight." Red eyes then looked towards the clock on the wall. "Though, I imagined you waking up in the morning, not in a few hours," he added as he slowly released the white-haired man.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsS0Orlp4A
Looking towards the window, Evren slowly got out of bed before nearly stumbling over his own feet. Tyson was there to catch him, of course, yet the other man merely swatted him away before he began to get dress, grumbling threats under his breath. Once he was done, he combed a hand through his hair before turning to see a bottle of water and two aspirins placed on the nightstand.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGIkHEXHUR
Grimacing at the pills, he put them in his pocket before downing the water provided. He then went into the kitchen to see the raven leaning against the counter with a bottle of alcohol. As red eyes glanced his way, Evren shifted awkwardly before holding up the worn tome.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ7xNuXkiHj
"Did you get this from the Director?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrlCp5tkdR
"I gave it to him originally."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡlsknzBMfj4
"Where did you find it?" he asked as he flipped through the old pages.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡbU3hWPZ9Te
"Why does it matter?" Tyson asked as he set the bottle down in favor of walking over. "It's just a book." He leaned in to see the man looking at a picture drawn on the faded pages before noticing the officer's name as well as one other. "Evren."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡC2Gdt0K9si
Said person simply stared at the faint lettering. "…Calix."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOzftYcEp8
Watching the man hold the side of his head, Tyson snatched the book away. "No." His teammate looked up at him before wincing at a throbbing in his head. "Look at me."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTYaLgjhOn
"Cal…ix…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhwG4Droa9
"No, look at me."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡzVP1279RLQ
"H-he's…" Squeezing his eyes shut, Evren shook his head slowly. "He's-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡbqOl4T2EbS
"Look at me," he ordered as he tilted Evren's chin up. "Evren."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡkjX0sVyypJ
Aforementioned cracked his eyes open. "That kid…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZZiBk5otc
"Ren, come with me!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OvASKcow0
"I kno-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHViC59dip
"Stop it, Evren."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡTeoT0pEHxs
"Come with me, Ren!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡdLgX9u2bvr
"He's…he's-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡC6YpzeA0OC
"No, no, no, no, no!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡlWPahUtmJC
Being shook with each word, Evren stumbled back after the raven released him. Seeing how his hair was somewhat fried, the oddly-colored gaze averted itself until Tyson grabbed him by the shoulders once more.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5VGESJaumz
"Please….please come with me!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡWglNsyGUCV
"My head…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZlstOzpt1
"Listen."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9xgQsGhxi
"I know-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mFaYL5kC0
"Listen to me!" Tyson watched the man wince. "Stop thinking so much on this."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡarI6LfXEMT
"But-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWhxM5NF5l
"No."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8cIOYGlvPm
"Ty-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZoH7SYHCAx
"Evren!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1v8ROtyltw
Aforementioned brought a hand up to cradle his head once more. "He's that-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ioHnfa7Eb
Being pulled flush against the other, Evren flinched before receiving a kiss. Shoving at Ty's chest didn't really do much. If anything, it egged him on and once the two had parted, Evren was left just a tad breathless as he hung onto the other's shirt.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡngFhIKJpLp
"Evren, look at me."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqzBbbMFn7
The officer gradually lifted his head.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡx5m9UcQZV9
A faint blush on the man's face had the taller of the two comb a hand through the snowy tresses before leaning in. Hooking an arm around Evren's waist, Tyson brought him just a bit closer before pulling back as he heard his radio go off. Pressing a kiss to his forehead, Ty backed off before walking out of the room.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ4s8EVRjMy
Bringing his hand up to mouth, Evren felt his whole face burn. Lowering his head as he heard his leader coming back in, Evren took a step back before having the front of his shirt grabbed. He was already flustered but any mentioning of it was cut off by yet another kiss that the raven didn't seem on ending. Clawing at the man's shirt didn't seem to do much. If anything, it just encouraged Tyson to continue with what he was doing until he had managed to back Evren into the counter.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡADmU16sYLT
Trying to the negate his coworker didn't work out as Evren had planned either.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7QZ3CEgpze
His power never seemed to work the way he wanted it to nowadays.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWh3FX3Ba4
Then again, a lot had happened from the time he had first arrived in Polaris until now.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBXPtlPJfZ
"Come with me, Ren!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1ASYS5dpB
Wincing, the white-haired man didn't even realize Tyson had stopped until he felt fingers combing through his hair. "I have to go now."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡU8XssMvZMA
Evren looked up at him. "Where are you going?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtpNJ9CEj9
"I have night patrol."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Y2XUOJQH7
"I can help."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡIPkPf1uxAY
Tyson shook his head slowly. "Technically, you can't. You're no longer an officer, Princess." Seeing the disheartened expression, Ty pressed a kiss to the man's temple. "Don't worry. Think of this as a break until you next assignment. You work too hard."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1pC5YCQtE
"Ty-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡyC2hfpz6XF
"Tyson…" Both men looked towards the kitchen. "Tyson."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1iCWsilZWY
"Dammit…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNZdpmorwO
Tyson walked back into the other room to retrieve the radio. He then returned several minutes later with a somewhat defeated expression on his face.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡoua8w9aHBW
"Ty-"Tyson sidestepped the man to grab his uniform. "Tys-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡSX3CAD0maG
"Go to your room," he replied after grabbing a holster.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡThdMwAgMTc
"Ty-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWenfWeZz1
"Go to your room."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡLtQepKyfZY
"What is it?" Walking over to the man once he had finished changing, Evren looked at the knife at the raven's belt. "Tyson."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqyqudJsaY
"You can't come with me tonight, ok?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡStrGqcBBmv
Tyson wasn't looking at him.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUxIZJJXRQ
"Tyson, what is it?" He remained silent as he checked his weapons one last time before heading to the door. "Tyson." Evren grabbed him by the arm and pulled him back. "What. Is. It?" Tyson said nothing. "What did the Director say?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡo0FDiwaumv
"What makes you think-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7dy099LtAh
"What did he say, Tyson?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrSe1OJvqG
"Just go to your room, Evren," he said, shrugging the man off. "I'll see you in the morning."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡamMQkRNyt1
Evren grabbed his wrist again. "I'm a grown man. I don't need you to protect me." He then let him go slowly. "Tyson, what did the Director say?" Red eyes finally looked over at him for the first time almost ten minutes they've been talking. "Ty, what-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvyjXpp7li
"You leave in five days."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡstx7sRJrfl
Five days.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡSjYEqtwu8F
He had five days.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡmrJCSj7mMD
The first day he knew he was going to need to redo the forms that Tyson had purposely incinerated.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡpbG1TOcEuo
"Damn idiot," he muttered to himself as kicked a can down the sidewalk.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡFCkyt6rIcd
"Go to your room."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1RtV38wim
"I'm not a freaking kid."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡRU1PCshd1T
The second day he was going to have to start packing all his belongings.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡpdlWJv4aoM
It wouldn't have been much.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡaLVxqdDV3z
All he would need would be his uniforms.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡSjAye3YVsv
"Due to certain circumstances and complications, you will no longer be a part of the task force."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgrAQZPs2c
He wasn't part of the task force anymore.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ6khWFRjpE
Despite not having the documents to state such, he was no longer an officer.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1T9xIOYEKM
He had the ranking of civilian at that moment.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡxuMw4uGOBR
"I shouldn't even be outside," he muttered to himself as he glanced at his watch.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8EQDWw1iGe
Curfew had started well over an hour ago and he didn't have any forms of ID.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡqTOFj89Qmo
"You there! Halt!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5nLwyuduP
Great…copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGcCVxAz2b
"I'm going to need to see some I-oh, sir! I'm sorry. I didn't recognize you for a moment." Mismatched eyes stared blankly at the man. "I do apologize," the cop said dutifully. "Please carry on."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡc1qlCmlT2y
So I still have facial recognition…copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡDdFf9PZ9aD
Once news had spread about him losing his position, Evren was sure that it'd happen by the third night, most officers would give him utter hell if they found him out past the allowed time.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡq1g7ZZp6iP
He'd probably have a final out on his fourth day.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡckNS0uCtuO
A day of briefing, almost similar to his in-processing on the first day, but this one to get rid of him.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpiGwGFGcW
"You're being reassigned."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡYc08upDJ1P
But to what?copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡmdmQ1x5AWI
The Director never said where he was going or what he'd be doing.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡYU7r9f0P3x
"I don't have a choice in the matter," he mumbled dejectedly as he ran a hand through his hair, pulling it out of his eyes.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡLW87JHgTyf
Glancing up at a passing squad car, the man turned down an alleyway to avoid being approached again. It was going to be a hassle if he was asked for help.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8bvfFfsWbb
He recalled being defective.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWiLYoj4je
Looking down at his hands, he curled and uncurled his fingers. Just trying to will some form of power, even something small like a spark, was just a bit harder these days.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡShUjI7O8Va
Random flashes of images and people were enough to give him a headache though he couldn't really imagine it having such an effect on him now.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡTsNs3naHLw
It never happened until he got to Polaris.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡB9p8zjeQsf
He had never been here before yet it held a bit of nostalgia.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ49AL6m75R
There was just something about the place but that wasn't saying much since he barely recalled where he had been previously.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡRD3d4x6Lxb
Most of it was usual a blur besides the training facilities.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡiYVMOBVJaa
"Ren, please?!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8u6GNTKqNy
"Dammit…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡjas6aAmTVw
This was one of those times.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwhoPKbVme
"Ren!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡYVpWt9t8jg
"Go away…" he grumbled. "Go away, go away, go away!" He leaned against a building before stumbling forward as the brick crumbled. What the hell…copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡiACXTsMh6Y
Brushing himself off, he slowly brought his gaze up to view the outdated buildings of old Polaris. Looking over his shoulder to see the old alleyway stretching behind him, he turned around, trying to figure out how he had even gotten that far yet alone that deep into the area without being stopped.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡveDW361duQ
On the other hand, he had the whole face identification going for him.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡiF3pDCgJAl
Glancing at the time, he knew he had until morning before Tyson would bother to go checking in on him.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡF3Zp8tL5Nz
Check in on me?copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4knDkyHKb9
It was enough to make the man scoff as began to walk further in.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡS91vQtgt1h
He didn't have anything better to do really.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡBIDve1F6TO
Walking along the old pathways, Evren came to a stop in front of splintered door. Kicking the knob aside as he walked into the room, Evren looked about slowly before holding his head.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFB6MPANB1
He had seen the place before.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZDUXBP15M
He knew that much but it was still fuzzy.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡQg9Pbi0e7o
The mild pang in his head then intensified once he reached the stairwell closer to the back. Stepping away from it, he stumbled into a side room before taking a knee. Reaching into his pocket, he fished around for one of his aspirins before stilling as he heard what sounded like labored breathing.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdHIgryo3N
Peering through his bangs, he looked about slowly before spotting someone curled up in the darkest corner of the room. After making his way over, he rolled the other over prior to pulling his hand back altogether.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡczsl5jmaG5
"Ca…Calix?" Aforementioned merely cracked his eyes open to slivers before sliding them shut. "Hey, open your eyes."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡGhGNz3tv9m
He shook the man before pulling his hand back when the other shuddered almost violently. Catching the sounds of heavy breaths once again, Evren pressed the back of his hand to the raven's forehead.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnSn6ZdLgi
He wasn't hot; he didn't have a fever.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡfRgvFHBTDR
Checking his pulse, he noted that it was elevated for someone that had been lying on the floor for who knew how long. There was even a thin sheen of sweat that could be seen in the low light filtering in through the cracks.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2gyDm29uzA
Checking the teen's eyes Evren concluded that he wasn't on any drugs before getting to his feet.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Jck4puyz5
Whatever was wrong with him wasn't his problem.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡTnRxWCdGtA
Walking back to the entrance, he paused as he heard, "Y-You're not g-going to arrest me for being p-past c-curfew?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZBhBtY48bH
"No, I'm not," he replied as he glanced over his shoulder to see Calix tilting his head in his direction. "Lucky you, right?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡzje3wVgotg
Cal just released a breathy chuckle before shuddering. "Y-yeah, I guess s-so…" He opened his eyes a bit when he heard the sound of approaching footsteps. "Y-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ZBMp4GRWl
"Why are you out here?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡF0afj6rFs7
"C…Could ask you the same th-thing…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡeUnWGwqS0o
"What's wrong with you?" Calix slowly averted his gaze. "Why are you laying on the floor? It's filthy."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡHIhZZi2gZm
"I d-don't mind a bit of d-dirt…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNBnSM9Wex
"Sit up."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Ek5I3Rbb9
"Can't," he muttered after his eyes started to drift shut.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡNncyKDaRR7
"You can't or you won't?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdEFGdDr5h
"Can't."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡAScTekig1C
Observing him for a few minutes, Evren pulled Callx into an upright position simply to receive a choked out gasp.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwZ7BDUIy3
"Y-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡcnILuy7mpE
"D-down!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3w8mbLtFKr
"What's-?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡLnaMwolcz3
"P-put me d-down!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡlbxv7Pwkm1
Letting him fall back onto his side then onto his back, Evren watched the man pant excessively before noticing what appeared to be water pricking in the corners of his eyes.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡmSCeY3bjiy
"You're hurt."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡgFuMSR652Z
"Y-you don't s-say…" Calix said in between the harsh breathing.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡzhaKFY6vXt
"How'd you manage to get in this state?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNpG7LCKxP
"You fell on me remember?" Grimacing inwardly, Cal turned his attention to the ceiling to watch particles of dust floating around. "Y…you're ok though, r-right?" he asked after some time.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHpSkakAur
"You should worry about yourself," Evren said. "You're the one that's hurt."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡbXhWs7sGYY
"Yeah, maybe, but are you ok?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDbuQHaRfv
"I'm fine."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡLa1kgc9kFw
He offered a strained smile in return. "That's good to know."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6eNWKhlNo
"How… how long have you been here then?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡeeSVVThu44
Brown eyes gradually focused on the mismatched pair that had been staring at him for who knew how long. "Don't… I don't remember, r-really." He turned his gaze towards the ceiling once more. "T-think the sun was still up though."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3FEvd5eYaF
"Did you call for someone?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡW9qoFl2Y2q
"I don't have my holosphere with me," Cal replied jadedly.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡYS0Iqz7uaS
"You're stuck here."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡXIfat9V2li
"Yeah, if you want, you c-can call up your b…buddies and have me taken in…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3gW2eyiptE
"Do you want to be arrested?" Evren asked.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡubomW4ib0M
Calix looked over at him with a faint smile. "It's your job t-to arrest pe…people th…that br-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡRk2oxV3GBm
Straightening as the teen's expression faltered, the white-haired man reached into his pocket. "Does it hurt that badly?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZti4i9Rh0Y
"I'll…I'll…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEbPaLcdUo
Seeing the tense line of the raven's jaw, Evren withdrew one of the aspirins he had taken with him. Staring at the item for a moment, he looked back down to see Calix with his eyes squeezed shut.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡLUG7g1007U
Tilting his head back for him, Evren placed the small, white pill into the other's mouth. Removing his hand once the younger male's body went lax, Evren stared at the faint traces of tears that had once been welling at the corners of dark eyes.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡv138sJXy9S
His breathing had steadied out.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡcOufFX3Kqw
His jaw was no longer tense.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wiBZlJ9bO
He was no longer sweating.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7oQwTNmaF
Calix looked relaxed.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡJxoX6VVua9
You really were straining yourself…copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡhic3WzENPc
Brushing aside his colorless hair, Evren stared out a busted window before looking down as he heard the other shift somewhat.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡd9anATLbS9
"Ren…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡCrM8EUysam
Mismatched eyes focused on the hazy brown ones. "What is it?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡuMWAN1Basl
"Can I show you something?" Calix asked quietly.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡt9O9DEVGJ9
"What is it?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡFOBr57mPKe
"I want…to show you…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡkqPEfr8vGs
"Where is it?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡofp49CsSH5
"I'll sh-show you…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡOT5VBd8yE2
"You shouldn't be moving around."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡytQ60r5chW
Calix simply smiled gently before pushing himself into an upright position. "I'll be ok."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfpdKZIO7l
Evren pushed him down once more. "No, you're hurt so stay put."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVOANYEpHN
"Ren, I-please?" Sitting up slowly as pain started to ebb away, Calix got to his feet before extending a hand. "Please, Evren, come with me."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡa4uNIZdJqS
"Ren, come with me!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡRxbyYzMOjv
Clutching the side of his head, Evren bit his tongue to hold in any sounds. Hearing something settle beside him, he cracked his eyes open to see a dark and worried pair staring at him.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡuEdmbQudnT
"Are you ok? What's wrong?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpagoy26kq
Releasing the tresses he was holding so tightly, Evren let out a steady breath. "I'm fine."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡyakbsX4cWt
"Please tell me what's wrong."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡqyQMyfF8wb
"I said that I was fine," he groused before releasing a steady exhale. "Let's just go already."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡSwr0DUQn2q
Pulling the man to his feet, Calix gradually made his way out of the room and eventually out of the building.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwIxihy4ei
His body still ached but it wasn't debilitating like it had been before.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡxuwF3MkchN
It was at a more tolerable level. "Thank you."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6u8RfaRMP
"What for?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡJD8mrvd8bt
"Whatever you gave me. Thank you," he said.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡz0GC990EcH
Detecting the smile in his voice, Evren shrugged his shoulders stiffly as he followed along behind him. "Yeah, whatever. You needed it more than I did."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡGy5kM598t5
"Are you hurt?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡPolIlV19pr
Evren slowed his pace as he caught the raven's glance. "'m fine. Stop worrying about me and worry about yourself already."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeq05bnMsa
"I can't do that," Calix mumbled to himself as he touched the chain at his neck.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡxTHlVcbDkw
"What?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡCSurfYvfoe
"Oh, uh…it's nothing." Tossing a smile at the officer, Calix turned every now and then before gesturing towards a small hill just a few meters away. "Keep walking until you see it."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡrmSUl24cTl
"See what?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkJojlCAmV
"You'll know. You can't miss it."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCTt90m1QH
Eyeing him warily for a moment, Evren walked past him and towards the hill. He looked over his shoulder to see Calix following along at a slower pace before reaching the top of the hill. Looking around at everything, he realized the place to be an abandoned park, what with the old swing set in the distance and a broken down slide. An old jungle gym was a bit further down but there was something bigger that soon caught his attention.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0W4aTnkiXG
Walking down the small rise, Evren began to ascend an even bigger hill before finally coming to a stop in front of what he had seen in the distance just a while ago.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0E30I3ho6
It was a tree.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5E6sU0Adsj
There weren't many left in Polaris, especially not one of this size.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIa9X6HMs7
Circling the thing as he looked up at the branches, Evren ran his hand along the trunk in a slow fashion as if trying to count each and every bump, notch, and hole in the thing. His hand then came to a stop before he pulled it away to view something that had been etched into the bark of a tree.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxgWgjpz4v
Evrencopyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLA8Q5S1PR
+57Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFC5na1vFnx
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Tracing his fingers over the names, he looked up at the branches once more before placing his hand to the side of his head.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡGO9b8F8L1D
He had seen the tree before but he wasn't entirely sure when.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡJslbZCEaVz
Staring up at it a bit longer, Evren clenched his jaw as a sudden throb pounded in his head again. Squeezing his eyes shut to steady out his breathing, he cracked his eyes open when he remembered seeing a blonde-haired child hanging about in the branches.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4a8vpNUe1S
Glancing at the names on the tree once again, Evren swept his hand along the etching before jumping up to grab the lowest branch. Pulling himself up, he sat in the canopy of leaves looking all around. Climbing his way to the highest point, he poked his head out at the top before viewing his surroundings entirely.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡqzXsLB8dKY
He was a fountain off in the distance as well as several other structures. There was a decrepit statue still in the midst of falling apart and a lake a few minutes from that. Further away, the man made out older buildings that led deeper and deeper into the abandoned warehouse portion of the old city.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lps7yoGok
He then turned his attention to the sky to see hundreds upon hundreds of stars illuminating the sky.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡmyoEtLhjpm
One could see a dozen or so on a good night back in modern Polaris but nothing like what he was seeing now.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡHfbkstKWtj
Climbing back down to the lowest point after stargazing for a while, Evren sat on the branch, even swinging his feet to and fro. He then fell backwards, hanging upside down. A small chuckle had him opening his eyes to be greeted by a warm smile.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡuE1e8PP8sN
"You seem to be enjoying yourself," Calix said before taking a seat beneath the names carved into the trunk.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZzh123bC1
Pulling himself back up, Evren dropped down into a crouch before staring up at the branch he had been hanging from. "I…I think I've been here before…" A sharp pang in his head made him lurch before holding out a hand to tell the raven to stay away. "I…I've seen this tree before."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKjr1kR31G
"You've seen it before, huh?" Evren nodded stiffly as he peered between his fingers. "Not many people have seen this tree before," Calix said as he ran his hand along the bark. "If you've seen it before I even showed you, where have you seen it from?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKnrcfQPZY
Mismatched eyes glanced at the teen before looking up at the canopy. "I…I don't know. I see…" He shook his head. "Never mind it."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4MG9hoL14j
"What?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKqRTQEIQA
"If I told you, you'd think I was crazy."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2PGA7afs4z
"No I wouldn't."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡlHq9Ansjm7
"Yes, you would."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1tuiBkd6dr
"Evren, no I wouldn't," Calix said as he lowered his hand. "You can talk to me about anything."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRQnAC45r6
"I don't-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9Tl7Gf0jf
"Anything, Ren."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡNcGgta8tsu
Grimacing, Evren stared at the names before turning his attention to the stars. "I guess I see it when I'm sleeping. Every now and then, it would appear to have apples hanging from it so I guess it's usually spring when I see it." He glanced down to see Calix watching him earnestly. "There's always this blonde kid hanging around in the branches but he just disappears when I approach him," he said. "I don't usually see his face since he's always hiding in the leaves but when I try to find the kid; he just disappears along with the tree." Lowering his gaze to see the raven tilting his head, eyebrow raised, Evren got to his feet. "See? This was stupid and I'm leaving."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5BdN2yXWpG
Snagging his wrist, Calix tugged on it lightly. "I didn't mean to offend you or anything." The man stared down at the other before averting his gaze. "I was just trying to figure something out was all."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡMYEFsl03pA
"Uh-huh…"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡu3Xtl5E2jA
"No, really. Please sit back down. We can talk about whatever you want to. I won't tell anyone." Calix held up his other hand, gaining the man's attention. "Pinky promise."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDkJ1fahnF
Staring at the extended little finger, Evren rolled his eyes but did take a seat. "Fine, whatever." That earned him another smile. "What were you trying to figure out anyway?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFDdsEU3UT
"Your hair."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1u8gdvh9y3
"My…hair?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMW6LmnY9I
Cal nodded once as he tilted his head in the other direction. "It's white."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡCXJSImKW7E
"Yeah, and?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡmt27Th3k6e
"Well, why?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ63KsbTY62D
"What do you mean 'why'?" Evren asked. "My hair has always been white."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡbxnL82V3km
Cal shook his head subtly. "It used to be blonde."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡgihwYzoVBp
"It used to be blonde."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Ze5wA3iII
The raven had told him that much but he simply denied the fact.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2win474h1n
His hair had always been white. He was sure that he'd remember if it was ever a different color compared the snowy strands he currently had.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡTtfwreyvtM
He was sure that he would've been able to remember most of the area the teen had led him around once his body was ready to move again but everything seemed to come up as a blur. However, after a while, it seemed that Calix had opted in speaking less and less while allowing his companion to speak more and more freely without the numerous questions he had been trying to bombard him with initially once they happened to walk out of the park.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡGAMOyrtaOq
Due to this, Evren had lost track of time and surprised even himself since he wound up sleeping beneath that same tree after watching the stars.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBm1JvgW02
Upon morning, he was awakened by the sound of harsh panting and realized that the aspirin he had given the teen had probably worn off during his sleep. Luckily, Evren still had an aspirin that he was willing to part with. After that, the two parted ways but not before the raven made the other promise to meet with him again at the same place and time.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡcve2Vixaxx
Evren never gave him a definitive answer though.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ86KIok2wtM
Looking up at the police department headquarters merely reminded him that he was still leaving and still had to redo his out-processing forms once again.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡkSVifxRUdV
Slipping through the garage doors, the man looked around before stealthily sneaking past several cameras located in the first hall. Dodging a sensor, he eased his way past the elevator before poking his head around the corner. He paused as an auto sentry went by to patrol the area.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡewrT6vnu5k
Holding his breath as the machine scanned the hallway, Evren eased by it as it went down the hall. Coming to the stairwell door, he twisted the knob to see that the entrance wouldn't open. Glancing over his shoulder to see the thing circling back around, Evren shook the handle before ram it with his shoulder.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡxu3VnPttoL
If the sensors caught him, he was a dead man.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡGM6xMmJiEw
As the sentry got closer, the man rammed the door harder before stumbling forward as the thing opened. Closing the door quickly and as quietly as possible, Evren exhaled loudly before he began to ascend the stairs. By the time he had finished making it to the fifteenth floor, it was nearly seven sharp.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Ah7wTjq0A
Cracking the door open, he peered out before walking into the corridor. Rounding a corner as he counted to three, he skirted past the scanner of a passing sentry before hurrying down the hall. Poking his head around a corner, her stayed pressed to the wall as he shimmied under a rotating camera. Taking refuge to wait for the next patroller, Evren combed his fingers through his hair prior to running to his room as the bot went by. He then stopped in front of his door before fishing through his pockets to find his card.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡqpSgwsk8vS
Checking his back pockets, he patted himself down quickly when he couldn't find the needed item. Glancing around the corner to see the sentry making its way back, Evren rammed his shoulder against the door before backing into it as he caught the sound of the patroller's motors whirring as it got closer. Seeing the light stretching across the floor, Evren held his breath before having the door behind him slide open. Someone then pulled him inside and clamped a hand over his mouth.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡrTDGj2uyTU
Losing sight of the light behind the closing door, he looked over his shoulder. He then wiggled about prior to being dragged towards the tidied up bed. Practically being thrown down onto it, he glared at the darkness before flinching as the curtains opened up.copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGw6mhNWm9
"You-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡxB5jXipLA4
"Where were you?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhIMJF4J95
"Why-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡWaNGEqrubd
Red eyes narrowed to slits. "Where were you, Evren?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BElcfkwaA
"Ty-" He winced when his hands were pinned to the bed. "What-?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6VBtsiwv6
The raven continued to glare. "I said to go to your room. Where were you?!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡbyY99n4yfC
"The roof."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡTfrtdGeH3v
"You're lying."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡz20onNZhHT
"I did."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ00zKI24S5X
"I checked there," Tyson groused. "Where did you go last night?!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡU4yWAYOvmg
"I said the roof."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡNCszhSIDFh
"You were not there!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfLTZN8AqI
"I-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡoCZTbrwkUZ
"Don't lie to me. I checked the roof. I checked the garage. I checked the firing range. I checked your room! You weren't here," he said, digging his nails into the man's wrists. "I even checked the cameras. "You weren't here all freaking night! Where did you go?!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7TljHUIED
"You're hurting my wrists, Tyson."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡQnNdmeLo9J
"Where. Did. You . Go!?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ81z6echtbC
"For a walk, ok?!" Wiggling around, Evren kicked about until the man sat in his lap to keep from getting knocked off as well as keeping him still. "Get off! Tyson, get-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡRrqQCnI0Sw
"Where'd you go then?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡDcsEbDjF04
"Out."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡI29369hYLC
"With who?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hcDvncmra
"Does it matter?!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡkB66dcNmML
"Yes, because whoever else was with you broke the curfew. Who was it, Evren? Tell me who they were." Mismatched eyes averted themselves. "Evren!"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡzLRa6rG7bS
"An acquaintance!" The smaller male squeezed his eyes shut as the other held his hands tighter. "Ty-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡXL8mzM7AQE
"Acquaintance?" He received a quick nod before releasing the man as he heard a knock at the door. "We're talking about this when I come back," he said as he opened the door "and you better hope that the Director doesn't find out about this."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmd9Ps0hPi
"Hope I don't find out about what, Tyson?" Red eyes snapped forward to see their boss standing there. "Well?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52eKA2utvy
"Uh…g-good morning, sir. What-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1gb3b0wazN
"Move." Stepping into the room, the older man swept his gaze throughout the area before walking towards the white-haired man's bedroom. He then looked over his shoulder. "Leave."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡIerH2elOAa
"Sir-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡR34MAh30JU
"Leave, Tyson."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9xyMRMCic
"S-"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡqy9nsACLz9
"Tyson, leave," Evren said once he got to feet. "It wasn't a request or a suggestion. He gave you an order."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55T7uWRita
Watching the mismatched pair narrow slightly before averting themselves, Tyson focused on their boss before bowing slightly at the waist. "Excuse me."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡJemze8tXQp
Hearing the door slide shut, Evren sighed before perking as he received a pat on the head. "I see you still manage to exercise command over him even though you're no longer leader, yet alone an officer of his department. Impressive."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡvTwNfJNJyn
"Thank y-" He winced when fingers tightened suddenly in his hair. "S-Sir?"copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡsSaytzyF1i
"As impressive as that may be, let's talk about more important matters such as where your out-processing forms went," the man said as he steadily pulled the younger male's head back to stare at the oddly-colored pair, "or maybe you'd like to tell me what you found so interesting that kept you out all night, dear Evren."copyright protection53ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6YgQxG8lCs
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