Pouring Rain

"Pouring Rain" is a [SEASON NUMBER] thread written on [IRL DATE].
==Summary==
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It was deep in the woods.
Two small Furies were huddled against a tree in the pouring rain, shivering and trying to stay warm.
One had a fresh wound on the right side of her face, while her sister gently licked said wound, trying to comfort her.
"It's okay, sis, we got away from them, at least!" One squeaked, trying to put on a brave grin. "Did you see the bite mark I left in that ugly one's leg? That... was good right?" 
The injured one barely reacted, still trying to hide her fresh injury and whimpering.
Her sister continued to try to cheer her up, but nothing was working and she knew this was bad. "C'mon, nothing can be hopeless. We'll find a way out of this, and... and we'll... we'll live. Your face will be okay, and..." She drooped, flopping down on her belly with a whimper. "I guess things won't be okay... We're gonna die out here, aren't we."
"Probably." The injured one whispered. "Who's gonna take care of us? We can't even hunt. I can barely see you. It's cold, and night will come soon." She sounded scared, but accepting. "It can't be okay."
They huddled up together again, with the older still keeping watch and trying to keep up hope, but knowing there wasn't much they could do. Her sister was injured, badly, and they were starving and freezing.
They were two hatchlings barely four months old, and they'd barely even started learning to fly. They'd never even met their parents, never mind had any experience living in the wild.
She started to fall asleep when she heard a soft crack. Her ears perked up, and she looked around. She glanced at her sister and saw that she was asleep, and her wound looked worse.
She heard another soft noise through the sprinkle of rain and the rush of wind through the trees. The little Fury immediately stood up and tried to make herself look as big and threatening as possible, moving to protect her little sister. She looked like an angry kitten.
"Don't nothing try and hurt my little sister! You'll regret it! I'll mess you up!" She growled.
She saw a pair of green eyes turn to look at her in the darkness, and shrunk with a squeak.
"B-back off! I'm stronger than I look!" She snarled.
Muted footsteps as something crept toward her made her begin to quiver, but she held her ground and bared her tiny teeth.
A dark figure was soon towering over her, double her height even bending down somewhat.
It looked like a Fury, but not. It seemed to have wings... She stared up at the thing, confused more than anything.
"P-please don't hurt us..." She whined.
The weird face of the creature tilted slightly to one side as if curious, then it began reaching a paw out.
The little Fury immediately began snarling, but she was terrified. The paw reached for her sister.
"No-no! Don't touch her! She's hurt!" 
She tried to attack the strange creature, but it easily held her back with one hand while it picked up her injured sister.
"No, no, please!" She tried to hurt the creature, but nothing seemed to get through it's strange scaled skin.
The creature gently sat down and held her sister in its lap, and began to hum. She paused, startled and scared.
I have no intention of harming either of you.
The voice seemed to come from all around her, and she realized she'd been missing whatever it had been saying in her panic.
"You're... not? Wha-"
She warbled, more confused than ever.
No, I intend to help. It's alright.
The creature placed a hand gently on her little sister and began to hum again, a soft purple-blue glow going from its paw into her sister's wound. She watched as the skin and scales looked better by the second. But it stopped after a moment, seeming to hesitate.
"What, aren't you gonna finish?" 
She asked the creature, confused.
Her wound is infected. She needs more than I can do with just magic. I will bring you to a safer place and help her there. Come.
The creature stood, still gently holding her sister, and she had not much choice. So she followed him.
She awoke who knows how much later somewhere warm and comforting. Much better than the tree and the rain.
It took her a moment to remember everything and she sprang to her paws, looking around wildly. She was greeted by a warm fire, and her sister sleeping peacefully by it. She had something on her face that hid her injured eye. The dark figure was nearby, watching them, and she got a good look at him for the first time.
The little Fury stared at his strange appearance with wide eyes, taking in the fact that he looked very human shaped, but was covered in dragon scales and had wings.
Ah, you're awake. Sleep well?
"I guess so. Who are you anyway? Are you a dragon?" She asked him.
No. I'm not. Are you hungry? I caught some food.
She immediately ignored his dodgy answer when he mentioned food, her stomach was very, very empty. "Yes please."
He chuckled aloud at the growl of her stomach and held out a fish for her in one of his weird paws and she grabbed it, hungrily eating it down.
While she ate, he walked over to her sister and began to pull off the weird cover on her face, and she stared in interest and concern.
"What is that?" She squeaked. "What'd you do to her face?"
Just a little trick I picked up over the years. Helps with infection. He explained, looking at her injury intently.
"How do you do that?" She continued to ask. "Why do I hear a voice but not from you?"
He laughed softly, amused. You hear what I want you to hear. I can talk into your mind, little one. 
"That's weird."
I suppose it is.
"What's your name?"
The creature paused, glancing up at her with that weird face of his.
Call me Indigo.
"Your name is a color? That's not a dragon thing or a human thing."
I am neither human nor dragon.
"So, Indigo."
Yes.
A long pause as Indigo worked, gently working to heal the little Fury in front of him. She'd never seen anything be so gentle and tender in her life. She didn't understand what he was doing, but for some reason, she trusted he was indeed helping.
Just a hunch.
Her sister began to stir for the first time in a while, stretching drowsily and beginning to paw at her face. Indigo very gently kept the weird face cover on, and she looked up at him and froze.
"Uhhhh..." She squeaked.
No need to be afraid. You're safe.
The older Fury bounded over to her sister and gave her a nuzzle. "It's okay. He's friendly. Weird, but friendly." 
The younger Fury still looked nervous, but nodded. "Okay."
Indigo then perked up slightly, as if he heard something. The two watched as he stood and smoothly moved to the entrance of the small cave they'd been in, peering out.
Here. I'm here. I found two very young hatchlings. Sorry for worrying you.
It took them a moment to realize he wasn't talking to them. Another couple Furies, fully grown, landed outside the cave. Before they knew it, they were being taken off on a journey to Indigo's home, riding on one of the Furies' back with him. He made sure they didn't fall, and chuckled when they ooed and awed at the view.
Indigo's home ended up being different than the two little Furies imagined, and they were soon surrounded by their own kind, Furies of all ages and sizes, even a few their own age. They all welcomed the sisters with warm smiles and happy warbles. They ended up staying with Indigo in his room for a while, until he found a Fury who would look after them as they grew up.
One evening, Indigo was sitting at what he called a desk, doing something they didn't understand, and the two sisters were relaxing.
"So, Indigo?" The older sister walked up and nudged his leg, causing him to pause what he was doing and look down at her.
Yes?
"We were talking, and everyone here seems to have names. We don't have any. Would you give us names?" She asked him.
The younger, who was dozing on the stone floor, looked up. "That sounds nice. We've just called each other sister forever. It'd be nice to have names."
I figured you didn't have any. I just didn't want to force any names onto you. A name is an important thing. A part of you.
"Yeah, we'd love names!" The older squeaked with a wiggle.
Indigo stood up from his chair and kneeled on the floor, motioning for them both to come closer. They sat side by side, staring up at him. For the first time since they'd met him, he took off the fake face he wore and they saw his actual face.
I figure it would be more appropriate if you can see my face. 
The younger whimpered slightly and the older shrunk slightly, but Indigo didn't seem bothered. The older noted the fire on his head and was confused.
Yes, I know I'm ugly. Don't worry. Besides the point for now. 
He smiled softly at them.
Now, names. 
He seemed thoughtful, and the two shared a glance, excited again.
"Yeah, names!" The older gave Indigo a gummy grin.
He pointed to the older.
You're full of energy and spunk. A fighter who will always bounce back. Bouncy. Your name is Bouncy. 
Bouncy puffed up with immediate pride, and started jumping around. "Bouncy! I'm Bouncy!"
Indigo put a paw to his face in thought, staring down at the younger.
"Lemme guess, lost eye?" She murmured, shrinking.
Indigo immediately frowned, eyes filling with sadness and shaking his head.
No. Never. You're a beautiful little Fury, and such a name would never fit you.
She perked a little at being called beautiful, glancing up at him. He remained thoughtful, and she waited, watching as he hummed softly.
Scoot. Because you just keep scooting along. You're a fighter too. Just a little more of the patient and steady kind. 
He smiled widely and they saw that he had actual fangs. His eyes were full of gentle affection and genuine care for them. He was scary and weird, but also great.
Bouncy grinned again, walking over and curling up next to him. "Thanks, Indigo."
Scoot joined in, nuzzling her small head against him. "Yeah, thank you." 
Bouncy could have sworn she heard the quiet sound of a sob from Indigo, but she couldn't be sure.
You're very welcome. Right. Now, I was talking to the others, and there's this sweet Fury named Song who'd love to take care of you two. I'll introduce you to her tomorrow. 
The sisters exchanged an excited look. They would have a mom!
For now, get some rest. I have some things to do. I'll see you in the morning.
They watched as he put his fake face back on and turned to leave. He gave them a little wave as he did so, closing the door to his room as he left.
The sisters curled up together and fell asleep, hopeful for their future in this new safe home.
Category:EU
Category:Events
Category:Indigo Phantom
Category:Scoot
Category:Bouncy