distractions for an concerned Watcher

[slayers_desire]

For the most part, the last week of training with Rain had gone as normal, and the only thing out-of-ordinary had been the invitation to supper with April's mother. And it had been the conversation over the dinner table that sparked a little worry for April, knowing that her mother had to deal with threats from someone wishing her harm in Gotham.

Harley had urged that April just continue with her life as usual and not put any more thought into the news. Something that was easier said than done.

So to distract herself today, April thought that it was a good time to invite Nate over, and have him spar a little with Rain. At least it was better than sitting around and worrying -- which she had been doing for the last couple of moments while Rain meditated. So she send Nate a text message and hoped that he would soon respond and arrive.

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[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate's PINpoint went off and he read the message. "Do you want me there now?" he replied. "Just need some time to change."

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"Come over when you are ready. I will unlock the guards." April glanced over to where Rain was meditating. "Wear something comfortable."

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

He texts back. "Alright, be there soon." and about ten minutes later, there's a ring of a buzzer and Nate is there.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

The timing works good, Rain will be exiting his meditation by the time the buzzer rings. April goes to the 'door' of their training centre, opening it and greeting Nate with a smile.

"Welcome..."

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

"Hi April." Nate says with a smile, stepping inside and looking around. "Nice place you've got here. Where's the kid?"

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"Thanks. It took a while to design." April guided Nate towards the centre of the room, where training took place.

"Rain is just finishing meditating. I will go get him." She walked towards the meditation room.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate nods. "Alright, take your time." he said, staying put and looking around.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

Trusting Nate not to poke into anything dangerous, April enters the meditation room. She kneels down by Rain, gently touching his knees to make him aware that she is standing there.

"Rain. We have a guest."

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain opens his eyes and looks up at her. "We do? Who?" he stretches then stands.

((Sorry, delete my other one k?))

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain stopped in his tracks, saw that the thing had stopped at a dead end and POUNCED. He heard Nate coming up behind him and he wanted to win this one. more than that, he wanted it to be done and over because his hand was killing him.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

The shadow had not expected Rain to pounce, and he was able to knock the creature to the ground, and successful in claiming both his flag and Nate's. It appeared as the game was now officially tied.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

"You okay kid? I heard the crunch." Nate looked concerned despite the kick in the jewels.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"It's broken." Rain said, still holding his hand to its side. "I don't want to play with you again after this is over. No offense."

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

Making a few adjustments, April thought that perhaps it would assist for Rain and Nate to have to work together.

For them, the maze seemed to grow darker. The shadow body melted into the ground, creating thick shadows everywhere. There was no sign of flags or much else. But for Rain, there was a sense of something wicked in the maze.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

((Skipping Nate this turn. ))

Rain felt something. His stomach turned a bit. He could usually tell when something bad was about.

"Follow me. There's something else in here with us." he starts walking with Nate following behind.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

April was impressed. Rain was able to identify the problem and allocate orders to Nate, despite their past difficulties.

In the maze, the shadows danced at their feet, as if coming alive with some sort of otherworld presence. Both Rain and Nate could feel a strange sensation tug at the soles of their feet. As if their own shadows yearned to be free with the others.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate lifted his feet off the ground with a look of surprise. "What the fuck?"

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate nods. "Sure, what do ya need?"

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"God.. I.. I miss you so much. So many days I wish I had died with you. Part of me died with you anyway, why not the rest?" He kissed Eve's forehead, tears staining his cheeks.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"This might be strange... but I need to you lock me up." April whispered. Touching the computer screen again.

"You were meant to ensure that so many others did not die in the same way that we did, Rain." His mother said. "As long as you continue to live, our memories are with you."

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

He cocked a brow. "Lock you up? Why? Where?" he was confused.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Why can't you just stay? You're here now." Rain said eagerly.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"Because... to give Rain this moment... this moment with his family... I had to give up a part of myself. And... in a couple of minutes... I will be completely Vampire... and will have to be contained." April explained. "There is a solid metal container with chains in the training room."

Rain felt the gentle caress of his parent's touch on his hair and his face. "Who says we can not stay?"

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

"Uh..... okay. ... well is there anything I have to know? When's it safe to let you out? Is this thing on autopilot?" he was confused but started to walk to the training room.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"You can? But how? If you're really dead... I don't understand." Rain cried, confused.