Chapter 4-2

Avery
(OUTDATED, MUST REREAD EXCERPT AND REWRITE)

Later on in the day, after speaking with his Kitsune companion Nakigitsune about seeking help, disaster strikes. The darkness catches back up to them and Avery prepares for the worst. On queue, Drayon appears through a puff of smoke and tells Avery he cannot run forever. Avery says he knows in frustration. The two then clash but Avery is slowly outmatched.

Before Avery is beaten to death Naki begins to cast magic that was last seen during his fight with Elenai. The two fuse and Avery sprouts large fox ears and a second foxtail from his rear. His pupils change to mirror Naki's, too, and it is clear the Kitsune is now in control. The combined power of Avery and Naki proves too much for Drayon to handle and he retreats. Now, on his own in control of Avery's body, Naki begins to walk down a trail.

The change in the sky shows the passage of time. It grows brighter to show it is the start of a new day. Avery struggles to wake up and feels his aching head. Naki sits in his lap and explains that after taking control of his body and defeating Drayon, he had walked him to his sisters. They are outside of Nyx's home. It is time to ask for help. At first, Avery is outraged and betrayed. But his companion talks him down and gets him to understand how dire the situation is. The boy rises up and walks to the front of the house. He knocks. His sister answers.

The siblings reunite after nearly thirty years of absence. Nyx says she never thought she'd see him again. Avery struggles to admit he is glad to see her, but he is sincere. They begin to talk with one another and reminisce about their past together and how they were raised by and failed by the Aera brothers. Avery holds more resentment for them than she does.

As the conversation continues, Avery reveals why he came. He is being hunted by Somnium. Confused, Nyx asks why Somnium would do such a thing. Avery begins to retell a story previously unheard. Somnium's origin is revealed as well as his motives. Nyx wholeheartedly agrees to protect her little brother. And they will do no more running.

Characters

 * Avery
 * Nyxeris
 * Nakigitsune

Times

 * July 24th, 335
 * July 25th, 335