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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[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"What's the matter Tin man? Dorothy take your heart and you don't want to follow the yellow brick road anymore?" Rain smirked. He too felt weird but he was used to the unexpected. "Grow a pair and come on." He moved closer.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

All the Shadows seemed to forming together, into a mass creature of Darkness. Yah I stole it from Kindgom Hearts. The creature seemed to be still for the moment. As if waiting for something.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

"What's it waiting for? Fuck this, I'm getting my shadow back." Nate runs headlong toward it.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Jackass." Rain growls. "So much for strategy." He dashed in headlong too. Wondering what the fuck he was supposed to do with no weapons. April hadn't really said he'd need any.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

Running head first into the Shadow, both men would be consumed by the Darkness. Nate, because he voiced this test was not about him, would find himself standing beside April, who was monitoring Rain's progress. She looked up at him, "I guess my great plan sort of fell flat... hey?"

Rain would not know that Nate was gone. All he saw was darkness. And the strange cries of someone in trouble deeper within.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

"No offense... but the kid's kind of head strong, stubborn and a bit of a dick." He said, watching the monitor.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain couldn't see anything. So he stuck his one good hand out to see if he could feel anything as he tried to make his way toward the strange cries of distress.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"Hmmmm. Reminds you of anyone." April commented. For it was not like Nate had gone out of his way to be any different.

"But maybe he is not ready... maybe it is my fault."

It was like Rain was walking in the Shadows. There was nothing to feel or see. The cries slowly got louder as he walked to them. They sounded feminine.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

"Was that a crack? I didn't come here for my health, I came here to do you a favor. Insulting me isn't a great way to say thanks." He frowns.

"If he's not ready it's his own fault. Practice makes perfect."

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain didn't like this. He couldn't feel or see anything. He sniffed, maybe there was something he could smell. At least he could hear. "Hello?"

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"Sorry..." April placed a hand on her head. Feeling like she had failed her new friend too now. "But I am his Watcher... I am to guide him..."

There was soft glow from ahead of him, where a small form was huddled and crying.

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

Nate shrugs. "hey... that was uncalled for. Sorry. I get cranky when my balls ache."

((Gonna put Nate aside now until something happens where you want him to respond. he'll just watch))

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain follows the glow and kneels down next to it cautiously. "Hello? Are you alright? I'm Rain, can I help somehow?"

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"The fact of the issue is that I messed up, and I failed you and I failed Rain." April continued to doubt herself. She glanced back at Nate, concerned. "I have some ice, would you like to sit and be tended to?"

The small child looked up at Rain. The Slayer would have some sense of familiarity with this small male. "I am afraid of the dark..."

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

"Failed me? You don't owe me anything. As for the kid, he's gotta stand on his own two feet. You can help him prepare but if he fails, it's his own fault. It's called accountability."

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain isn't sure why the boy seems familiar. He leans down. "It's okay. I'm here. Nothing to be scared of. I'll protect you."

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"I consider you a friend, and I put you in a situation that you were not prepared for. I consider that failing."

"The Slayers... like Rain... have a lot to be accountable for." April stood to get Nate a bag of ice from the freezer. And a beer. Because it seemed appropriate.

The closer that Rain got to the little boy, the more connected he felt. "Can you make the darkness go away?"

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

He shakes his head. "I've had worse. Didn't fail me" he takes the ice and sits on it, pulling it out the front a bit.

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

"I hope so. I'm going to try." he wasn't sure how he was GOING to do that, but he got as close as he could to the boy to comfort him, then looked around to see if he could figure out what he was supposed to do.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"Tell me honestly, Nate, what do you think I could do to help Rain improve." April sat near him, lifting up her legs.

Rain might note that the boy glowed slightly when he comforted the child. "Thank you..."

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

"Well I don't know what you're doing now so I can't really improve on your methods. Maybe send him to boot camp? That's where I gained my initial skills and built on them from there."

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain raised a brow and got closer to the boy. "Would you like a hug?" he asked. He had an idea.. maybe if the boy overcame his fear he'd be bright enough to drown out the darkness.

[slayers-desire.livejournal.com]

"I do not think boot camp would work for someone who has to fight Demons and vampires." April frowned. Hugging her knees.

The boy nodded, "That would be nice."

[spyborg.livejournal.com]

"Why not? Just teach him the basics of combat and some other good skills he could put to use. An enemy is an enemy. He doesn't have to grab a bullhorn and tell everyone he's a slayer thing."

[chimera-slayer.livejournal.com]

Rain leaned down and hugged the boy, stroking the back of his head. Still not sure why he was so familiar. "It'll be okay." he whispered. "I won't let anything hurt you.. it's my job."