milliways-bar: Axel's heart

[killitwith_fire]

It's cold outside, and very clear, before the dawn. The stars are very bright above, in the deep blue firmaments, and it's almost enough to make one forget that a doorway away, you can see it all ending.

Almost.

Voids and endings are things that are never far from Axel's mind, and for good reason, but that, hopefully, will be changing.

Very

Comments

Arrival

[mogget_cat]

An open area near the lake had been cleared of snow in a neat circle some twelve feet in diameter, to minimize the discomfort of those involved in the making. Axel and Yrael stand near the edge of the circle, discussing the procedure. Yrael doesn't exactly know how long it will take, but they should be done well before noon.

Attending the occasion? Come say hello. Any moral support will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Arrival

[there_is_a_me]

Spoon's there, of course. Bearing Annie Wells' contribution to the whole thing (food, and lots of it), several bottles of beer, and a plush dragon.

What?

Re: Arrival

[killitwith_fire]

Axel doesn't even get a chance to say 'hi' - he just sees the dragon, and laughs.

Re: Arrival

[there_is_a_me]

"You can have it after you get your heart." Spoon says cheerfully, bumping Axel and then seeking a place to set the food up.

Creation

[killitwith_fire]

When the first rays of light begin to touch the sky, all the guests, and everyone else not directly involved are moved to the edge of the cirle.

Security is in place, various barriers, whether Charter or Rune or other magic, and... it begins

Re: Creation

[mogget_cat]

Yrael brings Axel, Namine and Hephaestos to the center of the cleared circle, where they can sit. He doubts Axel will be able to stand through this ordeal, and doesn't want him to fall, so the blanket that has been spread on the frozen ground must be enough.

"Namine, if you could sit on Axel's right, and Hephaestos, on his left? I need you, Axel, to hold on to their hands. Namine and Hephaestos, if you could put your other hands on my shoulders, for this," he says, sitting down cross-legged on the blanket. "Actual contact will make this a lot simpler for all of us."

Re: Creation

[killitwith_fire]

Axel settles in a posture similar to Yrael's, and silently extends his hands to the others.

This is... Big.

Re: Creation

[forge_fire]

Hephaestos takes his hand. He won't be making this one, but he will lend his will to this Making.

Benediction

[killitwith_fire]

When all's said and done, the sun is high in the sky, and reflecting brilliantly over the snow; a pale thing, compared to the light of a few moments ago, but lovely nonetheless.

A faint sound of panting can be heard, but aside from that, for the moment, there is silence.

And then Axel's being helped back up, and on his face, there's a faint, but very very real, smile.

Re: Benediction

[gorgonfondness]

Though the making of Axel's heart, Mia had been quiet. Concentrating.

She had heard what was going on, but battle has taught her that everyone has a place in it, and the fiery lacework of the barrier around them is hers.

As soon as she sees Axel helped up, though, the fire lace abruptly drops. In fact, Mia takes a moment bent over, catching her breath. She's exhausted.

But when she looks up and sees his smile, she can't help but smile brightly back.

Re: Benediction

[killitwith_fire]

Axel gives her a shaky wave. His new heart is racing, and his lungs are getting more work than they've had in the last decade, but it's so wonderful.

Re: Benediction

[gorgonfondness]

She can only imagine.

She takes a few slow steps towards him, willing herself not to fall over. On the way, she takes what looks to be a light blue marble and pops it into her mouth. It'll be enough to keep her standing and participating in some of the festivities, but she'll need a good long rest afterward.

Which she'll get in another place, but that's another story.

"All right?"