Post by Sven Delacroix on May 21, 2012 19:33:24 GMT -5
(Takes place after His Calling, Her Song thread(s) and still within the five year timeskip)
The silhouette of the Cuarta Espada coudl be seen as his robe fluttered in the wind behind him,the balls his feet pressing against the quartz branches as he jumped from one tree to the next. His destination was one very few would tread anymore, the scar upon the land, El Raja. It was in this very location that Lord Zaraki faced the human boy Clyde, and it was around this area that Sven would use to his advantage due to the massive amount of Hollows that clung to this area.
"Delacroix!!!"
A small voice rang in his ears, as Sven's head turned around to see who was following him. The unmistakable teal reiryoku surrounding the petite female as she struggled to keep up with the Cuarta was unmistakable. Sven's foot lightly touched the branch beneath him as his frame was brought to a swift stop, regaining his composure as his hands dug deep into his pockets, awaiting for the silvery haired child to catch up to him.
The small girl landed awkwardly onto the branch, as she quickly stumbled to her knees, her palms pressing down against the cold crystalline branches. As Sven tilted his head to the side, he could see the puddle forming underneath the small girl, a slight sobbing emanated from her as her forehead touched the quartz. Smirking, Sven lightly knelt down, placing his gloved hand on the back of her skull, giving her head a massaging pat, as her head rose slowly.
Her sea green eyes, wet and mournful, looked up towards Sven as she fought the tears forming from the corners of her eyes. Failing, the tears ran down the sides of her face, as her hands shot forwards, clutching Sven's robes. As Sven's hands tried to gently remove the girl's hands from his robes, her fingers would clench onto the fabric refusing to let go as she continued to stare into Sven's face like a needy child. Sputtering out words in between long sobs, she pulled harder on Sven's uniform, her face drawing closer to Sven's. From such close proximity, Sven could clearly see every contour of the girl's face, from her soft delicate skin, bony frill that held her snow hair back, even her small lips which remained in a pouting gesture as she spoke.
"I...i.. t..thought you had abandoned me again!!!!"
The girl would then pull herself upwards slightly before burying her head into Sven's chest, blubbering away like an infant. Sven, stunned by the small child, did the only thing that came logically to him. His arms would wrap around the girl as he caressed her, his hand resting on top of her cranium as it glided back and forth, assuring the young arrancar that everything was alright.
"It's alright, Ecos.... You'll never have to worry about it again....I'm here now."
