300 Homecoming conclusion (1/2)
Scarlett nodded. ”I can wait a few more minutes.”
”I'll wait here too, Nix.” Mina moved off to one side while Nix walked back toward the gate.
[Summons: Fey]
An instant later, a beautiful Silver Drakon appeared in the grass. A loud collective gasp from the crowd could be heard.
”Nix?” Fey spread her wings about and morphed into her human form. The skinny white-haired girl burst into tears and threw herself at him.
Nix stroked her hair gently. ”It's fine. Nothing to worry about.”
Fey's head was buried in his shoulder. ”We lost Nix. I let you down.”
”Shhh... Let me down? Impossible.” Nix gripped her arms and pushed her away. ”I have a surprise for Morti, so we can talk later.”
”Surprise?”
Nix pointed toward the huge group on the other side of the courtyard. ”Morti's parents.”
Fey stared at the group. Sometimes she was at odds with the Titan cub, but she loved him like a little brother. ”He's going to be so happy.”
Nix pointed to the side. ”Stand over there please.”
[Summons: Ducky]
Ducky appeared in front of him a moment later.
The Water Witch looked around, her eyes finally focused on Nix. ”We lost?”
Nix nodded. ”Fraid so. You did really well though.”
Ducky hugged him close. ”You were very brave Nix. Next time we'll teach her a lesson!”
”Can you join Fey over there? I have a lot going on right now.” Nix pointed to where Fey was standing.
”Sure.” Ducky glanced at the group before heading toward Fey.
Nix checked his hud, neither Morti nor Shae could be summoned yet. It made sense, as the two strongest, they would be the last to die. He could hear Fey talking excitedly with Ducky.
”The hell am I going to do if he can't be summoned?” Nix frowned at the crowd that was patiently waiting. Scarlett had told him that when Morti was snatched, they could no longer transform into their Titan form. He had assumed that this affected Mortimer also, but it hadn't. Scarlett assured him that Titans are born and raised as cubs until they reach the age of maturity, around four years old; none are allowed to learn human form until after that. Her explanation made sense to Nix, cubs are much more resilient than their human counterparts.
Nix checked the hud again and then sighed with relief.
[Summons: Mortimer]
Fifteen feet of angry bear appeared in front of him an instant later.
”RRRAAAWWWRRR” Morti let out a deafening roar, standing on his back legs with his claws extended.
He looked down at Nix a moment later and then plopped down on his huge butt. ”Sorry Nix.”
Nix had to brace himself when Morti's big head pushed into his chest. He scratched the big ears and hugged him. ”No worries Morti. Win some, lose some.”
Morti glanced around the area, noticing the large group. ”Yep. Win some, lose some. Who are those guys?”
”Friends.” Nix reached up and undid the strap that held his tiny metal helmet in place.
”Why are you taking my helmet?”
”Hmm? Oh, we are going swimming. Don't want it to rust.”
Morti's big head nodded. ”Good thinking Nix. I'll get it later.”