#emil millar
He sighed and looked at his dad, half of him wanting to just cry in his arms for a while, the other not sure that was safe, regardless of his dad telling him it should be. The mixed feelings the bond sent him didn’t help much either, it was just confusing. All of this was confusing to him right now.
Chris: I’ll go pick up Brooke, and I’ll see you two back home. And I am keeping tab on your dragon, don’t worry.
He smiled and vanished, sending a quick text to his husband, so the ones as home were prepared as well.
Flynn: I’m so sorry dad.. I should just have told you the first time, I don’t know why I thought it was a one-time thing.. -he slumped his shoulders. - Take me home?
River: Flynn, you don’t need to apologize for that… You dealt with it the best you could. You’re a young adult, and you have the right not to tell me everything. All that matters is when you truly need it, you trust me to aid you -he brushed his hair gently, holding an arm around his son and with his free hand wiped a tear from his cheek- And don’t worry, I think they’re just struggling with themself right now. It’s not your fault, give them time. They’ll return once they’ve calmed down. Now, come on…
He waved his hand, a portal opening. He helped Flynn cross over to the other side, finding themselves on their home, right on the dungeon. He helped his son sit and brushed a hand through his cheek, checking to see the marks on his flesh. They were fractal scarring, from the electricity of the overcharge. Suddenly he heard someone knock at the door.
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River: Yes, you can learn to control, it may take time, and both Brooke and Hayle’s help. I believe you’re the same type of dragon as Hayle-
They gripped the hem of their hoodie, as conflicted emotions fought them. They could still feel the panic and pain on Flynn. It was overwhelming them, perhaps, this too would overwhelm Flynn. How out of it Emil felt, how pained they felt. They opened their wings and did the only thing they could think of, they couldn’t burden Flynn with their own problems. They lifted flight and ran off. Just for now, just until they were in control of themself again.
River stepped back in surprise as the dragon just set off. Noticing how it seemed to fly rather clumsily as if it had no balance.
River: What the…? -he watched as they disappeared in the horizon- I have heard of drunk driving, but that’s new. You could have stayed and helped! Whatever you did helped… -he sighed and looked at his son. With another sigh he summoned another familiar, the phoenix again- Go keep an eye on him. -The phoenix chirped and flew after then he turned back to his son- Let’s get you home. It’ll be safe. Your grandparents and I are used to dealing with this.
Flynn: Emil? -he stood there confused as the dragon flew off- This day is just not my day is it…
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Emil: Is Flynn… are you alright?…
Flynn: It was a family spell though, wasn’t it. but I am sure she would help…
He noticed Emil as well, the way they walked wobbly, clearly, they were not quite well from all the energy. But they had stopped it, which he was very thankful for. He almost reached out for Emil, but as he worried it would trigger a new transfer, he held his arms around himself instead.
Flynn: I’m fine, thank you for helping. -he looked at his dad. - Take us both home, let Vy check us both? Then if Chris gets Brooke, we can ask her.. see if she can help?
He could feel the effects starting to make themselves more felt. Like last time, a slight ringing in his ears, as well as a headache sneaking up on him. A part of him worried about going home, what if happened again, what if he hurt someone there.
Flynn: Are you sure it’s safe though.. taking me home? What if it happens again before I can learn how to control it? I can learn, right?
Emil noticed the way Flynn pulled back, as they were the only thing they could focus on right now that didn’t feel too much. Yet, such a simple movement caused the dragon to flinch and blink. They felt their breath stuck inside them as they realized they had gone too far. In the desperation to help Flynn, they had gone too far and stolen the most sacred thing. They had stolen Flynn’s words, they had stolen the feeling of their lips and sweet mouth, they had stolen a kiss. Before they hadn’t cared, they had been eating, but now, it hurt. Was it the sting of rejection?
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He knew Brooke was still on the mend from the damage her parents had done to her, currently in a facility that helped her with her motor skill and such. They could always ask her there if they needed her. River looked at Chris and nodded.
River: Maybe we can get Brooke over to our house, and she can tell us exactly what she had been doing.
Then his eyes fell on the dragon, as an idea crossed through his mind.
River: It needs energy to live. Perhaps she can teach it. -River shook his head, it was easy to forget at times- I mean, maybe she can teach them how to take some energy from you without hurting themself. Perhaps they need to get used to it. We did find them starving back then, so perhaps they’re not used to such large amounts of energy… I’m going to portal you home, Chris can you take the…
Slowly and carefully Emil tried to get up, actually gripping onto Chris’s clothes for support so they could find balance. They blinked trying to focus, seeking Flynn, and pushed off Chris, walking to Flynn, wobbly, completely ignoring River and Chris. At first, River feared they were going to do something, readying himself to repel the dragon if need be. But the dragon stopped, as they seemed to snap out of it.
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He almost pulled away from his dad when he touched him, afraid his magic would somehow lash out and hurt him when it seemed it didn’t though he calmed down some again.
Flynn: I don’t know… I don’t understand, it’s never been like this before… -he sighed, struggling to not break down and cry, his mind trying to understand what was happening to him. - It’s like the magic I could once control has grown out of my control all of a sudden…
He looked at Emil, who was on the ground… his dad had said he was high from his energy.. and he could only guess he had taken on a lot of it. It scared him though, to see him on the ground like that…
Flynn: It doesn’t hurt.. not now, but it hurts when it builds.. and.. -he hung his head.- it happened once before, but I thought it was just a reaction to everything.. I’m sorry dad, I should have told you..
Chris walked over to Emil, watching him while he let the two of them talk, he could feel the energy in the dragon, putting a hand on their shoulder to help them calm down a little.
Chris: If Brooke has always borrowed your energy to hide you.. perhaps you never got used to your full power?
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He walked past Chris towards the two. Everything felt muddled, hazy in their mind. Emil couldn’t breathe right and their heart raced in their chest. Was Emil going to die? River noticed something off with the dragon who was starting to heave heavily as if trying to breathe. The dragon leaned against Flynn, trying to catch their breath. The pain on their body worsens with each breath. Yet everything felt overwhelming, every sensation blinding them, elating them. What was wrong with them? They felt so out of the body.
River recognized those symptoms and walked to the two. He touched his son, feeling the electric energy coming from him. It was subdued, but still very powerful. He looked for signs his son was wounded and saw the straining marks of pain and an overcharge. His eyes fell on the dragon first and he waved a hand in front of him.
River: Don’t worry, they’re fine, -he assured his son- He appears to be high as a kite on energy and having an anxiety attack over it. Doesn’t seem like they’re overdosing.
He turned to his son and released him from the dragon on fell on their side covering their head with a groan. He helped Flynn up, seeing the tell-tale signs of an overcharge. The veins on his skin, the marks from electric burns, the wild eyes, and frantic breathing. He brushed his cheek.
River: You overcharged… We need to get you home. Get you checked by Vy. How did this happen? Does anything hurt?
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Chris: Your dad asked for my help to find you. -he smiled watching the two, still feeling the power of his own grandson. - Although I think he found a good way to find you either way.
He turned around, opening his hand, a small ball of light forming, it was a reapers beacon but it was one he could make visible for certain people, right now it was visible to River, as Chris knew he was heading this way. Flynn looked back at Emil, still worried that he had been hurt from all this. River saw the beacon and followed it, directing the phoenix down. Once he saw them he de-summered the familiar, landing on his feet as he rushed to Flynn, seeing the boy in Emil’s arms. He covered his mouth as he felt the overwhelming energy in the area, the changed grass telling him all he needed to know. The telltale sign that Flynn had overcharged. But how? Though Flynn was very powerful, he rarely used his powers!
Emil held onto Flynn as if for dear life. Far too overwhelmed to be able to answer to Flynn. Their body felt light and electric, and there was some pain within them. They knew they had taken too much energy, but they weren’t sure if they were adapting to it or not. In their mind, all that mattered right now was the warmth of Flynn, and how sweet their lips and mouth had felt. They almost wanted to kiss Flynn again. They flushed red, too out of it, to be aware Chris and River were also there.
River: Flynn! What happened? Are you alright?
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The kid yelped, clearly surprised to see River there.
Kid: I saw… something fly off with him that way!
He pointed towards the mountains. River quickly grabbed his phone, messaging Chris that he needed his help to find Flynn. Though, he could feel in the air, the magic, so powerful. So, rushing out of the building, River summoned the phoenix familiar, freeing her into large shape, he flew with the phoenix towards the mountains, following the trail.
Flynn: It’s okay now Emil.. thank you.. are you okay? Please tell me that didn’t hurt you and make you worse.
His body was still shaky, but for now, the magic seemed calm. He was glad Emil was there, that way, he hadn’t ended up hurting everyone at school. In the back of his head, he couldn’t help but imagine them not wanting him back if this was to become a thing.
Flynn: Grampa?
Behind Emil he noticed Chris standing, wondering just why he was there. Had he felt it too, was it that bad.. had he hurt Emil that much? It felt like his mind had been half fried, he couldn’t quite put his thoughts together properly.
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As he felt he could control it, for now, he gently pushed against Emil’s shoulders, as a sign, hoping that whatever he had done with his phone would result in something, he was sure they had taken it earlier, but he wasn’t sure.
He tried just thinking this was enough, as he had a feeling he was actually under Emil’s control now, at least talking did not seem an option, maybe it would come back, but for now, he had his control back, he could feel it…
Emil started feeling lightheaded, as the energy seemed to wane. Flynn was getting control over it. But despite this Emil didn’t stop, they savored the taste of Flynn’s lips, how sweet they felt and they pulled back, gasping.
Emil: Flynn?…
They gently brushed their face, pushing his bangs away from his eyes. The moment River had gotten the message he had instantly ported into his son’s dorm, only to find him and the dragon gone. He could feel the static energy in the air, enough magic to fill a whole batch of glimmerstones. Cursing and in panic from the message he got, he found one of the roommates.
River: Where’s Flynn?!
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