Holy Crap! That Was So Fast! Im Super Amazed And In Awe.

Holy crap! That was so fast! I’m super amazed and in awe.

Look at the supernatural storm cloud pouting!

Thank you so much. I love this a ton!

凪 (Nagi)

Nagi - calm (at sea) or lull; taken from "after a storm comes a calm"

fanart for the recent chapter @draconicsparkle did :]

sobs i swear i put this in this acct, screw you tumblr

Credits:

SCP!Nagizuru belongs to @draconicsparkle and @karugoround

Found some new additions to my shiny Pokémon plushie collections. This time featuring two of my favorites!

Going to conventions is so fun. Cosplaying too!

The SCP au first meeting! Some of you have been asking for it. And I am happy to provide!

I really enjoyed writing this one. It was very entertaining the whole time. It also ended up much longer than I expected. But I suspect no one will be upset about that.

It’s so fun switching between the Lighthouse au and the SCP au. The Nagizurus are so alike, yet so different. It’s awesome to explore the differences.

Btw, if you are squeamish, there is going to be a scene depicting something unpleasant. So I just wanted to caution people just in case.

Hajime sorted the papers and envelopes on the table in front of him into a near stack. He tied them up tightly with a bit of twine before handing it off to one of the facility staff. “Here. This is all I want sent. They’ve been looked over already and are clear to go. Nothing confidential is in them.”

The doctor standing nearby nodded in approval. “Excellent. I’m sure you know the routine by now. We can proceed with the interview immediately. Though… I have to ask. Is he going to be accompanying you during it?”

Hajime rolled his eyes as he felt Nagizuru hum in amusement. He was currently being hugged from behind with the entity nestling his head on Hajime’s shoulder. “Correct. Any attempts to remove me by force shall have consequences,” the SCP warned.

“Believe me, I tried to convince him to stay in the room. But he wouldn’t take no for an answer. He swore that he wouldn’t interfere, though,” Hajime told the doctor, who still looked a bit on edge.

“If he will not leave, then there’s little we can do to prevent him from attending. Very well, he may be present for this,” they relented. They pulled over a recording device, adjusting some settings and preparing it. “Have a seat. We shall begin momentarily.”

Nodding, Hajime moved to do just that. Or, he tried to. The arms around him held tight, not allowing him to move forward. Then Nagizuru whispered in his ear, sending thousands of shivers down his spine. “No need to force yourself upon such a stiff seat. I have a better idea.”

Hajime felt some kind of energy run through his body, making him feel strange and light. And soon, both he and Nagizuru were floating in the air a foot off the ground. He yelped and clung tight to the arms around him, as this was very new to him.

“Calm yourself. It is alright, my dear Hajime. Just relax and lean back into me. You’ll get used to it very quickly,” Nagizuru assured, soothing and gentle. It made his body instinctively lose tension, even while his mind raced.

“Warn me next time!” the human scolded, releasing his death grip on the arms holding him. He got a laugh in response, but nothing else. That was all he would be getting this time. He tried to regain his composure while in his new position, seeing the doctor watch them while furiously taking notes. “Hope you don’t mind me being in the air for this,” he commented to them. He didn’t want to admit it aloud, but it was strangely comfortable like this. He understood why Nagizuru wanted to do it.

“Of course. The recorder will be able to pick up your voice even from your current position. Are you ready to begin?” they asked, flipping to a new page on their clipboard to take more notes.

Upon seeing Hajime nod, they pushed the recording button. “Today is May 29th. We are sitting down to interview Mr. Hajime Hinata. SCP-49878 is also currently present in the room.” They paused, then spoke again. “Today, we want you to describe your first encounter with SCP-49878 in greater detail. Can you remember enough to accomplish this?”

Hajime nodded again, seeing Nagizuru’s smile widen out of the corner of his eye. He made a point to lean back firmly into the other, hearing a tiny giggle in response. “Oh yeah. I remember it all. Would be hard to forget that whole week.”

~~~~~~~~~~

Hajime sighed in aggravation as he felt the first drops of rain begin falling. Perfect. This was just what he needed. He had already been stressed from a hard day at college, and now the weather was turning against him. The only saving grace was that he had an umbrella with him, which he quickly grabbed and unfolded. He heard drops hitting the material above him, grateful that he managed to escape most of the moisture.

Then he set off for his dorm room shortly after, wanting nothing more than to collapse on his bed and sleep. It was the beginning of the school year, yet he was already drained. What did that mean for the rest of the year? He found himself sending out a silent prayer to the universe that it would help him find a way through this. That he wouldn’t have to struggle and stress through college. That he would be able to find a life that would be exciting.

He huffed as he walked forward, about to pass the bus stop. “Yeah, like that will happen,” he muttered to himself as he avoided a large puddle.

“What do you want to happen?”

A calm, neutral voice ripped him out of his thoughts. He turned to the source of the noise, seeing someone his age sitting on the bus stop bench getting drenched. His clothes looked tattered and filthy, sticking close to the pale body they were on. Long, white hair also covered the man’s shoulders and back, stringy and unbrushed. But despite his obvious poor state, the man looked at him with a smile.

Hajime still couldn’t help the words that spewed forth. “Are… are you okay? Do you… have a place to go to? Are you a student?”

A humorless laugh arose. “I am not a student. As for shelter, I can make do with any location. However, I must admit that I’m surprised. You are the first to exchange words with me. All others simply ignored me and carried on.”

The brunette felt pity for the poor man. Was he homeless? Did he have nowhere stable to sleep? It must be rough. He wanted to try to do something to help. So he reached into his bag, pulling out the granola bar he had been saving for later. He extended both it and the umbrella over to the white haired man. “Here. Take these. I know it’s not much, but it’s all I have to offer. I… hope it’s enough for tonight.”

The red eyes widened, staring at the offered objects. Pale arms reached out and took a hold of them, bringing them closer to himself. “You… are gifting me your rain protection and sustenance? Are you quite sure?”

Hajime nodded, feeling the drops of rain hit his head. “You need them more than I do. Now, can you tell me your name? I’m Hajime.”

“Hajime? A nice name. I shall remember it for all eternity.” The stranger fell silent for a few seconds, then resumed talking. “I was once called Nagito. Recently I have been referred to as Izuru. And there are several other titles I have been given that I don’t care much to recall at the moment. You may use whatever name you desire.”

Hajime groaned loudly. He hated needing to choose between options. Especially after a long day of studying and stress. “If you are going to be so difficult about your name, I’ll just make it easier for myself. I’ll merge the first two together. You’re Nagizuru now,” he stated, earning an interested look from the other.

“Nagizuru, hmmm? Interesting. So very interesting. But I shall accept that as my identity now. You alone may call me this.” He stood up from the bench, keeping the umbrella over his head. “Many thanks for your kindness, Hajime. I am sure your desire for excitement shall come true in due time. Be patient until the moment comes. I shall see you later.” Then he turned, walking across the street to the other side of the road. He faced Hajime again once he reached the other side, waving to him with the hand still holding the granola bar. The view of the man was then suddenly blocked by a large truck. And once it passed, Nagizuru was gone. As if he just vanished.

Hajime stared at the spot he had been standing at, full of questions. Where had he gone? What did he mean by saying that he would see him later? And how did he know what Hajime had been thinking? He hadn’t revealed his earlier thoughts to the man. So how?

A large, cold drop landed on his neck, reminding him that he was still in the rain. He immediately started sprinting towards his residence. He could think about this later. He needed to get home now.

~~~~~~~~~~

It was the day after, and the weather had improved greatly. Not a single cloud in the sky and no wind. A nice day, and it helped improve his mood. So much, that he decided to go grab takeout at a place near campus.

He was excited. The food smelled so good and was warm. He hummed as he walked down the street, oblivious to his surroundings through a combination of exhaustion and tunnel vision.

Which is why it startled him so bad when something grabbed his arm and tugged hard from the alleyway.

He yelped as he was pulled, ready to fight for his life with his meager abilities. But he soon came face to face with the man from the previous night, still with that smile. He lifted a finger to his lips, instructing Hajime to be quiet. The man then turned to face the alley’s exit, staring at it while blocking Hajime from sight. It was silent for a few seconds, then a group of four men stood there, peering in as if looking for something. They spotted Nagizuru, expressions morphing into ones of unease and discomfort. Then they left much quicker than they had arrived.

Once they were gone, Nagizuru turned back to look at Hajime. “They had been tailing you since you left the restaurant. I suspect they intended to mug you. How fortunate that I happened to be nearby to witness it.”

The explanation helped calm the brunette down. “Th-thank you. I… I appreciate it.” He watched Nagizuru step back to give him room, breathing deeply to calm himself. “I… I didn’t expect to see you again. Do you live around here?”

The man grinned. “Temporarily. But that is not important. Come, I shall escort you to your home. It’s not safe to be alone at this time.”

Hajime had to bite back another yelp as his wrist was again grabbed and pulled, forcing him to follow. Nagizuru was strangely strong, despite how frail and skinny he appeared. Distracted by this fact, it took him a bit to notice that they were now on the opposite side of campus, close to the student dorms. “Wait, how are we here? That was so fast!”

Nagizuru released his arm, smirking. “I have my ways.” He gestured down the street. “You are headed that way, yes? It will be much safer now. Nothing will bother you the rest of your journey. And before I forget, allow me to return this to you.”

The pale man revealed what his other arm had been holding. The folded up umbrella, dry and in perfect condition. Hajime took it back in amazement. “Thank you again. Are you sure you don’t want to hold onto it? I can always get a new one.”

Nagizuru shook his head, his crazy hair way more fluffy looking now that it wasn’t soaked. “I don’t require it any longer. I had my fill of the sensation of rain. I shall take measures to protect myself from it should another storm arrive.”

“If you say so.” Hajime felt grateful to the person in front of him. He not only returned the umbrella, but he had saved him from a mugging. Was there anything he could do to show his appreciation? It was around then he recalled the bag in his hands. He held it up, attracting the attention of the red eyes. “Hey, want to split this with me? It’s the least I can do since you saved my bacon back there.”

Nagizuru nodded with a look of great interest. “I shall accept your gracious offer. Many thanks.”

Hajime portioned the food in half, wrapping half of the sandwich in napkins and giving the container of fries to Nagizuru. After a nod of gratitude, the strange man walked around a corner, disappearing again. Hajime stared after him, wondering if he would ever see this person again. But something in his gut told him he would.

~~~~~~~~~~

“How do you do it?”

Nagizuru looked up from the textbook he had been reading, snatched from Hajime’s bag. “Whatever do you mean?”

Hajime repeated his question with more details. “How is it that you always find me? Are you just super lucky? Or…”

Nagizuru laughed and shook his head. “I am not stalking you with intentions of harm. You can rest assured of that.”

Hajime raised an eyebrow. “That doesn’t answer my question.”

The white haired man smirked. “I won’t deny that I’m fascinated by you. However, it is mostly luck and the will of the cosmos that allowed our meetings.”

The student rolled his eyes, taking a drink from his cup. “I’ll never get a straight answer from you, will I?”

The smirk got wider. “Keep trying and see if the result will be different next time.”

The student decided to just let the question go, as he often found himself doing. His new companion was mysterious and had no problems in continuing to be so. Even after a week, Hajime knew very little about him. All he could confidently say is that he was… unusual. Both in speech and in behavior, including all his crazy vanishing and appearing acts. He always seemed to find Hajime when he was on his own, worming his way into his schedule with ease.

But, Hajime was strangely fine with this. It was nice having someone to talk to. He had no friends at college and his family was far away. It had been lonely up until Nagizuru. And now, he felt happy.

“I’m glad we met,” he blurted out, surprising both Nagizuru and himself.

The other person recovered pretty fast though. “I feel the same. Existence had largely been immensely boring. But now, I have something to look forward to. Someone to look forward to. The eons before our meeting were worth the wait for the treasure I have found.”

Hajime grabbed his churro and held it up close to his mouth. “Geez, you always make it sound like you’ve been alive for millions of years. What are you? A cosmic horror?”

Nagizuru chuckled, closing the textbook. “You will soon find out.”

That was… not the answer he expected. “What do you mean by that?” he asked before biting into the churro.

His companion stood up, walking around the park table they had been sitting at, standing close by him. “They located me. They will arrive shortly. I suggest you pack your things in your bag. You have 23 seconds, starting now.”

Thoroughly confused, Hajime stood up from his chair. “Who are ‘they’? What is going on?” he inquired as he shoved his possessions into his bag. He managed to get everything in as several armed cars screeched down the park roads, heading right for them. Hajime felt himself freeze in terror as they circled around them like sharks. They parked, and a horde of armed soldiers piled out, surrounding them in a matter of seconds.

“SCP-49878! Halt where you are! Don’t resist recapture!”

The commands came from one of the people, though he couldn’t tell who exactly had spoken. In addition, the actual words made no sense. SCP-49878? What was that? Recapture? What was going on?

He jolted as one of the soldiers approached. “You! What are your connections to SCP-49878? Have you been working with it? Explain yourself!”

“I… I… I don’t…” he tried to speak, but fear overrode his mind.

“Explain yourself!” the man repeated, stepping aggressively towards them. But his progress was halted unexpectedly, in a way Hajime had never seen.

In the blink of an eye, the man in front of him was changed. His armor, clothing, and weapon disappeared, but that wasn’t all. It looked like something straight out of a horror movie. All skin was red and raw, pulsing as the man’s heartbeat increased from pain and fear. This was very evident due to the fact that his heart was in full view of everyone, as well as the rest of his internal organs. He had been… inverted. The shock of what he was witnessing muffled the pained screams from the man, which continued until he fell over and laid still.

Hajime stepped back in fear, but was only able to accomplish that single step. His feet felt heavy, as if made of lead. How… how was this happening? It shouldn’t be possible! He wasn’t really witnessing this, right?

The body in front of him continued to prove his desperate thoughts wrong.

“SCP-49878! Refrain from inverting anyone else! What is the reason for your continued stay in this town? Why haven’t you caused mass destruction yet? Does that human beside you have anything to do with this calmness?” another soldier shouted out towards them.

“Correct.”

The single word answer came from behind him. In a voice he had grown to know. Eyes widening, he realized who they were talking to.

Nagizuru. They were here for him.

But before Hajime could ask any questions of his own, he felt the man approach and wrap his arms around his waist. With his crazy strength, he pulled the student close, sighing contently into the hug. He looked satisfied, as if being near the brunette was soothing.

Evidentially, Hajime was not the only one to notice. The next round of orders were directed at him. “Civilian. We need your assistance. Guide SCP-49878 over to the truck and get in. You will need to accompany us back to the facility. This is of the utmost importance. The world is at stake.”

“The… the world? Someone please tell me what’s happening!” he practically screamed, desperate for answers.

The soldier looked at him with understanding. “I know this is a lot to take in. But please, sir. Get into the car and we will do our best to explain things.”

“I don’t have much of a choice, do I?” Hajime asked rhetorically. He took a shaky breath, and nodded. “Okay. I’ll… I’ll get in.” He looked over to the person, or rather creature, resting on his shoulder. “Will… you follow me in?”

The red eyes met his, which made the always present smile widen. That was enough of an answer for him. “Okay. Let’s go.”

~~~~~~~~~~

“After that, we were brought here. I learned about the SCP Foundation, everything they knew about Nagizuru, and what he was capable of. And since I’m the only human he has been amicable with, they have required me to remain here to help keep him contained. And I’ve been here ever since,” Hajime finished, taking a sip of water from a glass Nagizuru had willed into existence for him.

“This concludes the interview. Thank you for your insightful recounting,” the doctor stated, stopping the recording and setting their clipboard down. “That is all that is needed as of this moment. You are free to leave.”

The entity seemed to have been waiting for those words, as not even a second later, they had teleported back to their apartment. “Finally. I have you all to myself again.”

Hajime patted the creature’s cheek firmly, but not painfully. “You know as well as everyone else here that you have me almost all the time. Relax for once in your eternal life.”

“In OUR eternal life. And yes, I plan to do much of that activity. With you and you only,” the SCP told him as he nuzzled into the crook of the human’s neck.

Hajime relocated his hand from Nagizuru’s cheek to his hair, petting the soft strands and earning a happy noise. It made him smile, knowing he had such an effect on the creature. Despite all the horrors he had witnessed, all the terrifying sights and sounds, he still looked forward to being in Nagizuru’s company. And he was sure he would forever and always.

Masterpost

A suggestion from sweet hearts cakery! A very cute idea for sure!

A staple of many fics with vast size differences. Wondering how it would be if they were similar heights. Both angsty and cute at the same time. Though I’d say this is more on the cute side.

Hey you!!! Yes, you!!! I need your ideas! Please share them with me!

While the twins were preparing and consuming a wonderful smelling dinner at the human’s home, Nagito found himself lying out in the grassy open area and staring up at the sky. He had turned himself so that he was laying on his back, gold belly scales facing up and his head resting against the soft dirt. He never tired of watching the stars, a gorgeous painting of light on a dark canvas.

He loved it when the moon was full and no clouds were present. Such a pretty sight with all the stars. He heard from Sonia that other places closer to human cities didn’t have as good of a view. Something about artificial light. But he didn’t care to analyze the reason for it. He just considered himself immensely lucky to be blessed with his forest and its natural treasures.

The only thing that was unfortunate was that he was alone to see this. Sonia and Gundham were at the eccentric human’s residence in the woods and the twins were occupied in the brunette’s home. And while he understood that humans fed themselves much differently than his kind, he couldn’t help the loneliness. His life partner was in a place he couldn’t reach. And a thought popped into his mind, one that was not new. What would life be like if he was smaller? If they were of similar sizes? Would their relationship be different?

He shut his green eyes, taking a deep breath and releasing it. The calm and stillness were encouraging his body to doze off. And he saw no reason to refuse the call. So he slowly drifted away, his last waking thoughts entirely on his human.

~~~~~~~~~~

“Nagito. It’s time to get up.”

The naga groaned and buried his face in his arms, wanting to continue his rest.

“Come now, don’t be so stubborn. It’s late morning. You can’t sleep the day away.”

The voice above him kept insisting. But not yet! He was still very sleepy.

“I see. Guess I have no choice but to do this.”

Nagito jolted as he felt someone card their hands through his hair. Nails gently scratched at his scalp, making him let out happy noises in response. “Feels… nice…” he sleepily whispered, tilting his head for a better angle.

“Glad you think so. Maybe you can have more of you get up and come with me.”

It was tempting, so very tempting. He guessed it wouldn’t hurt to do as the voice said if he got more head scratches. So he slowly blinked his eyes open, adjusting to the light. Though once the haziness cleared, he shot up suddenly. “Hajime? Wait, why are you…?”

The brunette tilted his head eyebrow raised. “Why am I what?” he asked, at eye level with the naga.

Nagito wasn’t able to reply for a few moments. Hajime… was the same size as a naga? Or was he now more human-sized? He still was in his normal body, as he felt and saw his emerald tail. But somehow, there was no massive size difference. Magic? A different universe? Or something else?

Whatever the reason, he did not care. This was an opportunity that he would not waste. “Nothing. Pay no mind to my earlier question. Can you please lead the way? I’m still sleepy and need a handsome, reliable guide to help me.”

Hajime rolled his eyes with a blush. “If you really want me to, I can’t say no. Come on, let’s go,” he said as he held a hand out. Nagito stared at the hand, slowly slotting his own on top of it. So similar in size now. His were only slightly longer, but he was able to grab hold without fear. He squeezed the hand, smiling when he felt a squeeze back. Hajime laughed a bit. “You’re acting like you haven’t held my hand before. Do you like doing it that much?”

Nagito squeezed again, meeting the hazel eyes. “I would never tire of holding your hand. All the touches we share are special.”

“I think so, too.” Hajime tugged on his hand, silently requesting for the naga to follow him. To which Nagito was more than happy to do so. They traveled through the house they were in, though Nagito didn’t recognize any of the decorations or furniture. It was as if they were in a totally different house. But he didn’t pay it much mind, as he was enjoying this so much.

They finally reached a large open room, with a few chairs and a tv on the wall. “Here. We can relax in this room together.”

Nagito smirked as he moved in closer. “Hajime. Did you wake me up only to relocate me to this room? Did you perhaps miss my company?”

Hajime rolled his eyes, though his cheeks were still tinted red. “And what if I did? Are you complaining?”

The white hair bounced as Nagito shook his head. “Not at all. It’s perfect.” Then he finally went for it, something he had wanted to do for so very long. He wound his arms around the human’s body, hugging him tight. “It’s just as wonderful as I imagined. I’ll never forget this feeling,” he whispered to himself, closing his eyes and nuzzling into Hajime’s neck.

He felt the human’s strong arms wind around his back, one on his upper back and the other tracing the area where skin met scales. “Clingy, aren’t you? But I can’t blame you. I’m crazy about you, too.”

Nagito sighed blissfully, lowering both himself and his beloved onto the floor. He laid him down on his coils, making sure he was comfortable as he did. “This okay?” he still asked.

Hajime began petting his locks again. “Couldn’t wait til we got to the couch? I’m fine with that.”

Nagito leaned into the scritches, whining happily. “So good. I love whenever you do this. No matter what size.”

“Size?” Hajime questioned, though his hands didn’t stop their movements in his hair.

Nagito opened his eyes slightly. “I know this isn’t my reality. I’m dreaming. And it’s a truly wonderful dream. When I wake up, you will be different. But only in size. You are just as sweet and caring as my Hajime. Truly, I am the luckiest naga in the world.”

Dream Hajime hummed. “Glad to hear that you think so highly of me. But now that you know this is a dream, do you want to awaken?”

Nagito shook his head, clinging tight. “Not yet. Let me indulge in this feeling for a little longer.”

“As you wish.”

~~~~~~~~~~

Nagito didn’t keep track of how much time passed in the dream world. All he really remembered was being softly pulled away from the embrace by a warm light. It had been so comforting, so he didn’t fight it. The next thing he knew, he was opening his eyes in the real world. And he was delighted when he felt and saw his Hajime petting his hair. Though he did have to strain his arms a bit to reach.

His beloved did notice his consciousness, lowering his arms and resting them on his cheek. “Hey, I didn’t mean to wake you. We didn’t mean to take so long. You can go back to sleep. I just wanted to come check on you.”

He was so small compared to the naga. Not even taller than his shortest finger. But somehow, in this small body, there was so much kindness. So much care. It made his heart beat like crazy.

Carefully, Nagito used his hand to hug the human to his cheek. He wanted to say one thing before falling back asleep. “No matter what bodies the universe places us in, be it big or small, same or different species, I know one thing for certain. You are the one I love the most. Please don’t forget that.” He let his hand fall away and he closed his eyes, drifting off into a dreamless sleep. He looked forward to the next morning, when he could see his beloved again.

Masterpost

I find myself both sad and satisfied about this. My cat au fic has ended. After 75 chapters.

It’s kinda surreal. I didn’t think I would get to such a high number of chapters. So much fun times with the precious and fluffy kitties. We had several great adventures with our favorite boys.

And speaking of the boys, thank you to @karugoround for drawing them! They made them so freaking cute! A perfect way to send this au off.

And yeah! I hope you all enjoyed it!

The clinginess has returned! But not in snake form! Something I’m sure lots of you have been wanting!

So I decided that this is a direct follow up to the last drabble. Poor Nagi had it rough.

But he’s gonna be okay! After all, he has a wonderful family to care for him. And you can read all about it here!

Nagito was no stranger to extreme sleepiness. He had gone through several winters in brumation. But what he had felt after those darts was something else entirely. Nothing like he had ever experienced before.

It had been a sudden wave instead of a gradual growth. He had bits and pieces of memories of what he had done and said after being hit, but it was blank for the most part. So he was a bit surprised by his surroundings when he reawakened. He was still near the fence and he couldn’t see anyone around him. Had everyone left? Where did they go? He groaned as he tried to move, intending to get up and go to the human home.

But then he felt a small bit of movement under his shawl and near his neck. A tiny warm body, leaning up against him. He tasted the air by flicking his tongue, and smiled when he discovered who it was. Hajime. He was still here with him. That was immensely comforting, knowing his beloved had stayed with him.

So he stopped moving, aside from repositioning his hand to slip under his shawl and touch the small body with the tips of his fingers. Hajime reacted, wrapping his little arms around his digits. “You’re awake?” the human called out, trying to hide a yawn.

Nagito giggled. “I suppose I am now. How about you?”

“Working on it,” Hajime groaned as he stretched. “How are you feeling? Sore? Sick?”

“Just a little tired now, I think,” the naga replied. “Where is everyone else?”

“Sonia and Gundham went with Izuru to meet with the police near the house. The intruders will be arrested and taken away. Izuru is also gonna help with making the fence stronger. I’m sure they are heading back this way now. It’s been a few hours.”

Nagito’s eyes widened. “Really? It’s been that long? I’m sorry that you had to wait all this time. It must have been terribly boring.”

But Hajime only clung to his hand tighter. “Nonsense. I’ll wait as long as I need to make sure you’re okay. You mean a lot to me, and I want you to be safe and healthy.”

Nagito felt his cheeks redden from the proclamations. “You… are so kind. And might I say, being bold today. You usually don’t voice these kinds of things.”

Hajime stayed silent, indicating that the naga was onto something. And once he figured it out, he grinned wide. “Oh? Could it be that you feel safe saying these things once you are out of my sight? Are you perhaps embarrassed to say it otherwise?” he teased.

He heard a grumble, so he knew he was right. “Enough, enough. Now can you see if the others are coming?”

Nagito relented on his teasing, though he did keep his smirk as he scented the air. “They are indeed heading this way. They should arrive in a matter of minutes.” He moved his hand to clutch at Hajime. “Which means we have some time alone together before they arrive! Isn’t that wonderful?” he asked as he pulled the human closer in an embrace.

Hajime didn’t protest, actually leaning into the touches around him. “Yeah, I guess we will. I’m certainly not complaining.”

So the pair snuggled, the air around them peaceful and quiet. It was perfect in Nagito’s opinion. A memory he would cherish forevermore.

Eventually, the rustling of the plants grew louder and louder. Izuru appeared first, with Sonia and Gundham right behind him. “You are awake. Any feelings of nausea or dizziness?”

Nagito smiled, making sure to not move his head. “I am fine! Just a little sleepy, but not bad.”

Izuru nodded approvingly. “I see. That is good to hear. Is my brother still with you?”

The green naga’s grin grew wider. “Oh yes. He is very close by. Right where I want him, in fact.”

Sonia was the one to reply, also grinning. “Oh? Have you been having fun while we were away? That’s grand! Excellent use of time!”

Izuru smirked as his red eyes glanced at the shawl. “Good work, Hajime. Now let’s try and get Nagito closer to the house. I can monitor him to make sure there are no side effects. So come on out.”

But to the naga’s delight, he felt the brunette cling more to the giant neck near him. “I think I’ll stay close to him. You can carry me, right Nagito?”

Nagito nodded the best he could without disturbing the human. “Of course! You barely weigh a thing to me, so I can easily carry you.”

Izuru shrugged his shoulders. “So long as you aren’t straining yourself, I don’t see a problem with you transporting Hajime. But if you do feel off or start needing to strain to move, stop immediately and request a break. Understand?”

“That’s fair. Yes, I shall let you know,” Nagito said as he began slowly to rise from the ground. He extracted his hand and the human from under the shawl for the world to see. He giggled when he saw that the brown hair was a little messy from being under the cloth. But he continued with his actions, placing his beloved on his shoulder in between his neck and where the fabric laid. “Comfy?” he asked as he glanced over.

He saw Hajime grab hold of both his hair and the shawl. After which, he nodded. “Yeah. I’m all good if you are.”

Satisfied with this assurance, the green naga returned to looking at the raven haired human. “Shall we go?”

Izuru swiftly turned around, heading in the correct direction. “Let us set off, then. I shall explain the details as we travel.”

But Sonia grabbed hold of him, lifting him up to her other shoulder. “Now, now. You have been walking to and fro. You need a break, too. And no arguments!”

Hajime’s twin looked a bit stunned by this, as if he had never expected this to occur. But he didn’t protest, easily balancing on the blue naga’s shoulder. “Very well. Let’s proceed.”

Nagito took a breath and urged his body to move. Thankfully, it listened to him. He was able to slither with little issue. He communicated this to his companions, who all seemed relieved by the news. Therefore, they were able to progress through the woods.

It was slow, but no one seemed to mind. Izuru took this time to fully explain all that happened on their end. He had called the police upon reaching a place with good enough service. And once he confirmed they were on the way, Sonia left the men near the human house and retreated to the woods with Gundham. The naga and her human kept themselves concealed while Izuru dealt with the police. Statements and pictures were taken, then the trespassers were gone. Never to return if they learned their lesson. And given the state of fear they were in when Izuru found them, it was all but a guarantee they would think twice before trying anything again.

Hajime seemed very relieved by this. “Thank goodness for that. I never want to see their faces again. Not after what they did to Nagito. Repulsive behavior. How dare they hurt my naga,” Hajime muttered under his breath. It was quiet enough that most couldn’t hear the words spoken.

But Nagito heard it. And it made him grin. “Why Hajime. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you are getting a little possessive. But I am certainly not complaining,” he teased quietly, glancing down to the now blushing brunette.

“Don’t repeat that to anyone else. For your ears only. Got it?” the human directed, his voice trying to be firm, but not really accomplishing it.

Still, the naga nodded in agreement. “I can do that. Anything for you.”

The two fell silent not long after. A comfortable silence, where they simply enjoyed each other after everything. The calm after the storm.

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