I promises to protect you.

Havok wasn't prone to sleeping much. Normal Kyuban's never slept, and Havok only did to pass the time whilst everyone else was asleep. He didn't get how people were so drowsy when waking up either, but Havok didn't get much about people. Havok's face lifted into another smile. "Yes it's safe. Other are gone. Working." Havok replied, nodding his head as well. He crouched down and watched as Art was picked up, even the commotion hadn't yet roused the sleeping Demon, and Havok hoped his napping wouldn't last the whole of the trip, but he didn't understand children well either. Getting up as Sky left the cage, Havok stared silently for a moment before nodding again. "Nice surprise, yes." Havok repeated, grinning quickly. "Sky and Art mean so much. So I wanted to shows them." Havok replied simply, turning around to head to the exit stairs. "Shining armour..." Havok mumbled, feeling like he'd read those words in a book. Yet he didn't shine or wear armour, so it was a little lost on Havok, he still chuckled a bit though, if anything the words sounded funny. Havok took the first steps up and out, the sound of engineering below becoming more obvious. "All not loud, we can l... leave the way here." Havok stated, pointing towards the closest exit. It was along the corridor and down through one of the smaller exits, otherwise known as a window. The window was sealed shut, but unlocked from the inside, so all Havok needed to do was copy how he'd seen others open it. Havok moved quick to the window, clicking the locks open and slowly pushing it. He looked down to Sky and Art. "We go in this. Sky and Art s... should be carried, I can takes us most of way q..quickly."

Havok never considered leaving. Right now he was still so much conditioned to being here amongst the Saints. He couldn't understand that it was sheer fear keeping him here, Havok just knew he couldn't leave his masters, knowing their punishments well. The whole idea of giving Art up to his parents was odd as well. Havok didn't understand what parents were, but Sky made them sound like trustworthy people. Kind and caring. And if that was the case, Art deserved to be with them. Havok would go and find them in fact, if he knew who they were. Thinking on it later, Havok smiled down to Sky at she hugged him, the Kyuban rubbing her head a little before crouching down. "I s... should ask. Always ask." Havok replied as he waited for Sky to hop on, used to having to ask as a general rule. This, in fact, meeting Art and Sky, was the only thing Havok never asked permission for. Once the little pair were secure on his back, Havok carefully climbed through the window. He didn't know how fast he could run without it effecting the two children, so Havok simply broke into a run that was slightly faster than a normal persons. He had a spot in mind, it seemed secluded the last time Havok explored near there, even had a few cave systems that looked like they'd been inhabited once. Havok saw it as a quiet place for Art and Sky to get fresh air, which was what was most important here. Havok's mouth was a little dry, so running slower was best. He'd not been fed for a while, couple of days, if Havok could recall. He assumed Banto had been too busy planning the attacks to give Havok his dose of blood, but the Kyuban could go a few days without it, so long as nothing bad happened. They got there soon, Havok's boots stopping in the muddy slush of snow around them. It was a nice sight, perfect for Art's first trip out. His first sight of a forest, and first experience of snow as well. Dropping down for the pair to get down, Havok looked around. "Safe place here. I checks and it was good. Art awake?" Havok asked, looking closer as the little Demon began stirring more and more now that he could feel the cold air around him. 

Note: Like an adorable throw-back to the antics of last winter on Destiny :3 I hope you find what I mean. 


Havok's watched Art's little face move, his face creasing into a frown as the boy was woken up. Going from a prison cell to the light and white world outside must need some time to focus, so although Art woke up, he couldn't open his eyes yet. Havok watched the boy curiously, glancing to Sky when she became more enthusiastic. "Perfect way?" Havok asked, repeating the words. He could only think of methods to wake someone up. Slap their face, shake them or nudge them, all of which he could think Sky would use. So Havok was at a loss. His red eyes watched Art, letting Sky do whatever it was she planned on doing to wake the toddler. She made a ball out of the snow, letting it sprinkle on Art's face like tiny, cold stars. It got Art moving a little more, and eventually his gold eyes opened, the moment Havok got a face full of snow. It thudded right against the Kyuban's head, and Havok retreated from the surprise and cold. It was soft and didn't hurt, but the snow crawled down his jacket and up his nose, making the boy sneeze. Whilst Havok tried to recall what a snowball fight was, Art began to look around, eyes wide and confused as his young mind needed a moment to realise where he was. A little hand pointed around, as Art wobbled around in Sky's grip to stand on his own. "Sky! Out! Out!" Art stated, pointing all around him. The little toddler seemed fixated on everything around him, before seeing Havok all sprinkled in snow and giggling. He probably didn't quite get the idea of teams, running to Havok to hug his leg. The Kyuban smiled, ruffling Art's hair before looking to Sky. "We are Snowball Fight.... ing. Art, want to play?" Havok asked, crouching down to gather some snow up. He made a small ball of snow, holding it out for Art to see. Havok gently placed the ball in Art's hand, helping his hand move and threw the snowball with Art. It reached near Sky, but crashed onto the ground. Art seemed thrilled though, running over to where it fell. Havok watched the toddler gather up some snow and throw it again, spraying snow around excitedly. 

Art seemed taken back by every sight around him. All the trees and the snow that glistened like jewels. It made Havok feel happy, even if he couldn't comprehend how happy Art was currently. He did wonder if Art would remember this, his first sight of winter's glory, and of the outside world. Would he be old enough to remember it, or would it be forgotten amongst childish memories. Havok didn't know, he couldn't know, having a damaged memory himself. Havok was happy to just watch the two children enjoy the outside world. He'd enjoyed enough of it, or rather Havok had seen enough of it. He never really appreciated life all that much as a wild Kyuban. Now, he was learning how to appreciate it. The world, fresh air, making friends and being kind. It was all warming up to Havok, thanks to his two little friends. Which was why this was their time to have fun, Havok didn't think he needed to intrude. But, it seemed Sky wanted him too, for Art's sake. Havok gazed towards Sky when she spoke, hands in pockets and facial expression looking as if Havok was miles away. He got another snowball thrown his way, and this time Havok dodged easily, knowing what happened when the ball of soft ice hit him. Art seemed to squeal happily at the sight of snow being thrown. He tried to make one himself, hobbling over to Havok to hold up what the little toddler made. "Havoot! Snowball! Sky Snowball!" Art chirped, and the Kyuban smiled, crouching down to collect the snowball. Art wanted Havok to throw it, as Havok assumed, so he did. The ball crashed against the tree that Sky hid behind, exploding into fluff. Art clapped his little hands, tugging at Havok's jacket with glee. The Kyuban began to get a concept of what he needed to do, crouching down to collect more snow. The boy stopped halfway down, body frozen as he sniffed the cold air. The breeze brought a new scent with it, and as soon as Havok noticed the new scent, he could also hear the new sound. A flap of wings. Without a word, Havok grabbed Art into his arms and jumped to the side. The beam of light skimmed the side of his jacket as Havok dodged it, leaving a puddle of scorched and melted snow in his place. 
Havok was in shock from the sudden attack, not thinking of it happening do soon, that, and he needed to check the equally shocked toddler in his arms was alright. 

This situation didn't need thinking over for Kaku. He never thought he'd see his kids just wandering through Rycora, much less with a Kyuban. Once seeing the creature glowing eyes, Kakushin knew he needed to get it away, especially as it neared Art. It was hard to even think this was real, after a year, there they were. If it was Kaku from a year ago, he'd be crying in relief, but Kakushin knew far too much about the harshness of life. He could only be relaxed once his children were back in his arms, not just in front of him and Rurushu. Both flew through Rycora, and both found the children, though Kaku was the only one to act immediately against the young Kyuban. He landed, smiling a little down to Sky as she seemed most excited to see them. Though, she then turned to bring the Kyuban with her, which made Kaku frown, those dulling eyes of his not changing much. Kaku was glad to give his daughter a hug at least, remaining eerily silent as Sky spoke to them both. Getting the boy's name, Havok, Kakushin felt almost ready to reply. He was prepared to make the Kyuban leave, knowing the boy as a Saint, and therefore knowing he'd prevented the two children from leaving sooner. It meant nothing to Kaku to hear that he'd been 'caring' for his kids. But before Kaku could speak. There was a chuckle, a dark one that Kakushin recognised well, and it made him go stiff. 

"We've controlled her perfectly, haven't we Havok?" Came the voice, and soon after it's owner, from the trees ahead of the group. Banto, the one that started this war, as far as Kakushin was concerned, when he fought the King and injured Kaku. Banto grinned, "My boy Havok sure does make a good actor, huh? Well, any Kyuban would do what you wanted so long as you promised them food. But he did well in tricking the brats into trusting him. Into following him out here." Banto continued, cunning eyes looking to the Kyuban boy, and this Havok looked back with a pale face. Kakushin couldn't read the signs of fear on the boys face, only the hatred he felt for Banto, and the Kyuban, if he really was just one of Banto's friends, helping the sick Human with his plans. Banto crossed his arms. "What better way to bring out the two kings then to present their kids to them? Havok, you did a good job. Now take your reward, eat those two brats." The words only just escaped Banto's lips, and despite hating him, Kakushin in his current state believed every word. That hand resting over his sword was drawn, and with only a chance for this, Havok, to glance his way, the King struck. For a Kyuban, this creature was no where near as agile as others of his kind, the boy didn't even react in time to dodge Kakushin's attack, and the sword stuck right through the boys chest, going so far as to pin him back against the ground. Kakushin was going to keep the monster there, before he could harm Sky or Art, but then a bullet passed the King, skimming his head and making Kakushin draw back. He pulled his sword away, needing it to defend from the gun that Banto pointed his way. With him and Rurushu, beating just Banto should be easy. It was the kids Kaku was concerned for. Keeping his sword ready, Kakushin looked down to Art with a free hand. "Art! Come to Dada, quick!" Kakushin asked, blocking another gunshot and countering it by shooting light toward Banto, the evil Human dodging between the trees using his portals however. This situation was getting heated, like many Kakushin was involved in these days, so all he wanted was Art and Sky safe, trusting the latter to follow him and Ru in escaping. 

Havok couldn't understand this situation at all. He was attacked by an Angel, with Art almost caught as collateral damage, and as he turned to retrieve Sky to defend her as well, the young girl dragged him closer to the two strangers. They stunk of an Angel and Demon, and were both obviously of those races due to the wings, but other than that, Havok had no idea who they were. But, they meant a lot to Sky, she even hugged them, and her eyes leaked when seeing them. Havok's fragile mind could only grab at ideas of what was going on, concluding that they were the 'parents' Sky mentioned before. Though they turned out different to how the Kyuban thought. Attack him damaged that image. But, perhaps it was just to protect Art, seeing Havok as a threat at first. So he just barely understood, beginning to relax a little as Sky introduced him. Havok relaxed only for a second, picking up the scent of someone else, as well as their voice. He heard Banto, and Havok froze. Hearing Banto's voice meant pain for him, and in this situation, Havok had no idea from which side the pain would come. Banto seem to come out with words, statements that Havok was apparently helping him. All the Kyuban got from it was that it was obvious he wasn't being as secretive as he thought. Banto knew all about what Havok wanted to do, which meant Havok had brought his friends into danger. It made Havok upset, which was something he wasn't use to, so it made him panic. Then Banto told Havok to eat the two 'brats' and Havok froze even more. 

He'd learnt to never disobey Banto, but this was something Havok could never do, he wouldn't ever do such a thing, no matter who asked him to. Sky and Art meant so much, and not once have Havok, even when hungry, considered them a food source. But the two scary adults didn't know that, and the more impulsive one acted upon what he'd heard. Havok didn't have a chance to react. He lacked the energy to, being so far from his last meal. So he was shocked when his side exploded with pain, and Havok's body was pushed violently back against the floor. Havok was used to pain, his owner being the reason for that. But never pain running so deep like this. Havok let out a squealing noise, trying to grab at the thing stabbing him, only to cut his hands as well. With the sound of a gunshot, the sword was removed, and Havok pulled himself back and away from the strangers like a wounded animal. He thought parents were supposed to be nice, gentle people. And yet one of them struck Havok hard, leaving him terrified in his confusion. Holding down on the wound with one hand, Havok lifted himself to find Art and Sky. The latter yelled out to Banto, trying to calm the situation down, but Havok could only fear for her well-being, and Arts. The toddler was in tears over the sudden actions around him, cowering a few feet from Havok. The Angel called to him, and Art looked up to the sword-wielding 'parent' for a moment. Then the toddler looked to Havok, and without hesitation rushed over to the downed Kyuban, wrapping his arms around Havok's neck. The Kyuban moved to support Art, knowing this was against the promise made to give Art freedom, since the toddler himself refused to leave. Then again, Havok thought he was handing Art over to nice and kind parents, whereas the ones before him seemed anything but that. Gunshots and magic flew over their heads, Art crying in fear into Havok's shoulder, and the Kyuban steadily bleeding into the snow around them. 

Amongst the fighting, Banto was finally able to speak back to Sky. "You've learnt some new words. And what proof is there that I'm lying? Havok does anything I tell him to." Banto replied, grinning from behind a tree. "Just watch. Oi Havok! Get over here!" Banto ordered. Havok looked back towards his owner, then towards the other adults. He didn't think much on it, holding tightly onto Art as he dragged them both back. It was too painful to try and stand up, so Havok could only drag himself and Art back to the cover of trees where Banto was covered from. Havok breathed heavily, feeling more and more exhausted. Banto chuckled. "Good job." He said, before Havok heard another gunshot, and it threw his left shoulder forwards, almost knocking Havok over if he wasn't determined to not land on Art. Banto lifted the gun, steam rising from the escaped bullet he'd just placed in Havok's back. "Now you know exactly what kind of people they are, what kind of pain those brats will cause you." Banto stated to the Kyuban. He drew closer, during a time without magic firing at him, to Havok's ear. "But I'm sure there's room in that stupid head of yours for more lessons." Banto hissed, looking back at the locations of the others. The two adults no longer fired at Banto, seeing as he was right next to their son, and the young Sky was between the two groups, no doubt having to choose as well which way to go.