Triton and Thea
Thea wipes away a wet lock of hair and sighs, after a long training session and a hot bath she's ready to rest. She sees Michiru walk away from Triton's room shaking her head. "I wonder what's wrong. I better go check on the sprite." She walks into Triton's purple infested room.
Triton is lying on his bed, his face buried in the mound of stuffed animals on it. He doesn't move, except for a shiver as Thea enters.
Thea sees her brother on his bed and she quickly rushes over to him "Tri-
chan...what happened?!" She kneels down and puts her hand on his back
Triton shivers again, though he says nothing, pushing his face further down.
Thea sighs knowing the problem. "Tri-chan, what did Lucifer do now?" She tries not to have her voice waver with anger.
Triton slowly shakes his head. "N-nothing..I...just feel sick is all...."
Thea puts her head softly in his hair. "Tri-chan, you care to much for other and to little for yourself." She sighs and lifts her head. "Why can't you see how valuable you are?...Even to Lucifer."
Triton looks up, his eyes a bit red, his face paler than usual. "...my head hurts...."
Thea smiles weakly. "Of course it does, do you want a drink of water or aspirin?" She knows his answer but asks anyway. "Why does he always lame his sadness on being sick?" She asks herself.
Triton slowly sits up, the unicorn still held limply in his hands. "S-sorry...if I'm being any trouble..."
Thea shakes her head."No! Its no trouble to help you feel better." She looks at him lovingly. "Now what can i get you?"
Triton smiles weakly. "Don't worry about it...I'm alright..I'm sure the headache will go away on its own...."
Thea holds her head her resistance breaking. "Tri-chan, you never let me help you...I know that you like to feel like you don’t need anyone. Still it makes me feel useless!" She gets up and stnds near the bed with her arms folded.
Triton frowns slightly. ".....if I tell, you'll just get mad and upset. I don't want taht."
Thea shakes her head. "Tri-chan, i wont be upset. even if i was though i would still want you to tell me!" She smiles slightly at him.
Triton bites his lip. "Luci-chan took a knife..and..." he trails off
Thea looks at him urgently. "Tri-chan, tell me."
He extends his index finger, slowly dragging it across his wrist to demonstrate. "B-but...he's fine..I think..."
Thea goes down and puts her arms around Triton. "I'm sorry you had to see that Tri-chan. I'm sure he'll be fine, if not we can both help him."
Triton doesn't move, but remains stiff. "....... he's not a bad person, right Thea...?"
Thea shakes her head. "I think hes a wonderful person Tri-chan, till he hurts you and himself. I know how amazing he can be if he'd let himself."
Triton quickly shakes his head. "But he's not a bad person, right??"
Thea sighs. "No Tri-chan, who told you he was?"
Triton bites his lip. "H-he did...he said he was...and he wouldn't stop saying it..."
Thea holds Triton. "I'm sorry he's so hard on you Tri-chan. he just knows you can put up with his wining and still love him. still he shouldnt stress you out so much." She nibbles her lip till it bleeds.
Triton shakes his head. "Iie...h-he..oh I don't know, Thea...." He gives a quiet sigh, shaking slightly.
Thea looks at Triton. "Tri-chan, dont worry about it. We'll help him together. i think you have done so much so far on your own."
Triton gives a weak nod. "O-ok...."
Thea smiles. "Was it really so hard to tell me?"
Triton nods slowly. "Yeah...I think..."
Thea frowns. "well i was hoping you'd say it wasnt but i still want you to tell me how you're doing ok?"
Triton gives a small smile, nodding. "I'll try..."
Thea bobs her head then gets up. "Good! now, do you want to go do something? I was about to make some food and you can come along." She shifts her weight from foot to foot.
Triton jumps up. "Can I help cook?"
Thea giggles. "SURE! you know i burn everything anyway." She sweatdrops
Triton smiles. "You're not that horrible, Thea...but I love cooking. Come on, let's go." He walks to the door.
~Owari~