CW: Character death
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Without any warning at all, someone was shot dead in the middle of TAPOPS station.
Approximately 16 hours before, Kokotaim--or what remained when two had left--were trying to get well-acquainted with the queen that decided to meet them personally.
And Air couldn't help but feel that this is rather strange.
Don't get them wrong. They're honored, and everything.
But...
Why so suddenly? They haven't even eaten anything...surely, if this was an official visit or a request for aid, Admiral Tarung would have notified them in advance?
--Api's stomach suddenly gurgled like a trumpet blown, interrupting the pleasant conversations going on. Api immediately turned red in embarrassment. "U-um..."
Air sighs. The water elemental thinks this is the situation Admiral Tarung should have accounted for when the man decided to suddenly spring this meet-and-greet on their group without warning.
"Your Highness? I apologize, but", Tanah speaks up, inclining his head slightly as a show of respect. "We haven't had breakfast yet--"
"Did you eat already, Your Majesty?", Daun brings up, curious.
Cahaya elbows him. "Daun! Don't do that, it's very rude."
Their seventh brother pouts rather childishly.
"No, it's fine. I'm sorry", however, Kira'na smiles sheepishly. "You should all eat first; don't let me keep you. It's very nice to meet you all."
"It's nice to meet you, too, Your Highness", the earth elemental user replies, pleasantly, politely. "Thank you. And, if you'll excuse us..."
Api, Daun, Gopal, and Angin kept on waving at the queen as they all went out. It seems they've taken an instant liking to the ruler, huh.
To her credit, Kira'na indulged their enthusiasm by waving back. Amusement and what could almost be fondness are seen on her face.
Why would she be fond, though? When they're literally strangers to her?
Air finds it odd, still. It's probably because Kira'na's fond of children and teenagers, but who knows?
Hm. All this observation took too much of his energy, so he wants to sleep again. Somewhere devoid of people, where he can use his powers to make it cool enough to doze off...
And then someone taps his chin, firm enough to catch his attention, yet weak enough not to hurt. "Air, Air. Breakfast first."
"Api", Air grumbles. Aqua blue eyes meet caramel brown, right before he pushes Api's face away. "Api, I want to sleep."
"Tch--! I'm not telling you to stay up! I'm telling you to eat before you go back to sleep!"
"Don't want to."
"Tanah will get mad at you."
"I still don't want to."
He doesn't have an appetite right now. He'd rather sleep.
Plus, he could still remember how it was when it got out of hand; how big he was, how uncomfortable and heavy he felt--and he couldn't even sneak away to sleep peacefully! Never again.
He ate a lot yesterday and the day before, too. He has to make sure he doesn't go overboard again.
And, anyway. "I won't suddenly turn into a bag of bones if I skip a couple of--"
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Entropy's Zeroth
FanfictionAU// After losing everything, her home and all that she loved, Ying's power worked in a different way when she least expected it. And now that she found herself in the past, will she be able to keep all the things precious to her?
