432 Falcon Titan (1/2)

/Inferno: Bev: Can't use the front door like everyone else? On my way.

Bev smiled when she spotted Nix leaning against the railing of the balcony, he smiled more nowadays than he used to. She slid the door open and wrapped him up in a hug. ”About time you visit Nicky.”

Nix squeezed her tight before releasing her. ”This is Bev, the territorial Governor of Loki, and my older sister. Bev, this is Zinu and Guyanar, they are part of the Krayven Clan in Everspire.”

Bev greeted them both warmly. ”Welcome to Loki.”

Guyanar's returned her smile, his eyes scanning the horizon. ”This isn't Everspire?”

Nix shook his head. ”This is Loki. The home of the 12 Pillar Alliance.”

”Going to stay the night, Nicky?”

”I need the Falcon, but I'll hang out the rest of the evening.” Nix spotted the huge bird sitting in the middle of the spacious bedroom. ”Get the doors for me Froglegs.” He dragged the Titan Falcon through the double doors and onto the balcony.

”Magnificent.” Guyanar touched the dark golden-brown feathers. ”Can I see it fly?”

Nix smirked. ”It's like you know my thoughts before I say them. Have a seat.” Nix spent a few seconds telling him what he wanted to do. The old man looked skeptical.

”Let Zinu do it. I'm an old man Nix, I can barely walk anymore.” Guyanar sat back in his chair and despite his reservations, did what he was asked.

Bev whistled softly when the falcon stood. ”Fifteen feet tall?”

Nix nodded. ”A bit more probably, it's the wingspan that's impressive.”

”Papa?” Zinu jumped back when the Falcon stood up, her eyes showed a mixture of fear and interest. ”You're doing that?”

”I am.” The titan moved to the railing. ”Now what?”

Nix dragged two chairs out of the falcon's path. ”It seems hard but it isn't. It's windy so hop over the rail and extend your wings, that will start you gliding. One or two light flaps should be enough to start gaining altitude.”

Zinu shook her head slightly. ”He's never done something like this.” She stopped speaking a moment later when the Falcon hopped over the rail and extended its wings.

Nix watched it glide away, it hadn't flapped its wings yet but it was already gaining altitude. ”I wonder if the Air Element takes away the need for lift.”

When the titan finally flapped its wings, it shot into the clouds. The screeching scream of the Titan Falcon echoed over Loki.

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”He's been up a long time.” Zinu clapped and shouted whenever the Falcon flew overhead. Her smile seemed to grow larger as the hours passed by.

”He's really improving fast.” Nix watched as Guyanar improved from a conservative start to banks, dives, and hovers. ”Seems to have a knack for it.”

[Whisper: Guyanar to Nix] Thank you, Nix. I never thought I would do something like this.

[Whisper: Nix to Guyanar] It gets better.

A few minutes later, the old man sat up in his chair, his eyes sparkling. ”I didn't think I could do that. I saw the clouds, and distant cities.”

Nix nodded. ”The Titan Falcon has unrivaled vision and flying ability. It was called the SkyKing back when the totem clans used to be Titans.”

”What do you mean?” Zinu wanted to fly the giant bird also, but her grandfather spent too much time.

”The totem Clans are the descendants of Titans. After the dragon war, the clans separated from each other and slowly began to lose its history. With the passing years, the ability to change faded, until only a few could still do it.”

”We were Titans?” Guyanar stared at Nix. ”How do you have a Titan Falcon if they are extinct?”

”I built it at the Khalam'Zhur, a graveyard of legendary beasts.” Nix let it sink in. ”We are tasked with restoring three Titan Clans, the Lion, Scorpion, and the Falcon.”

Guyanar's eyes drifted to the Falcon down below. ”All three of those are extinct?”

Nix shook his head. ”Only the Falcon is completely gone, the other two have one left.”

”You wouldn't have brought this old man here and let him fly that magnificent creature unless you have a plan.” Guyanar glanced at his granddaughter. ”You want Zinu to become the Titan Falcon?”

”No. I want you to become the Titan Falcon.” Nix enjoyed the shocked look on both of their faces.

”I enjoyed flying Nix, more than anything I've done in many years.” Guyanar shook his head sadly. ”I'm too old for this. Even now I feel tired from just sitting here.”

”I'm not asking you to use this as a puppet. I want you to become the Titan.” Nix patted Guyanar's shoulder and began to explain his idea.

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[Direct Contact: Tai'Qui]

A life-sized holo of the Earth Dragon appeared in front of Nix. ”Nix? Fajii and I were just talking about you.”