Rebel Rebel: Part Seven
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sildilTitle: Rebel Rebel
Author: Sildil
Rating: Adult
Warnings: Angst
Summary: Dante hunts for Cai
Disclaimer: Caeru, Abrimel, Pell, Ashmael and any other har making cameo appearances belong to Storm Constantine as do all her wonderful Wraeththu, Dante, Cai, Apollo and other bit part actors belong to me
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raythoo as always)
Part Seven
The more Dante discovered, the angrier he got. What had started as an uncomfortably prying investigation into his old love's 'extra curricular' activities (Dan excused his actions on the basis that at least Cai was safe in his own hands rather than some nameless and unfeeling, uncaring har), had turned into a quest for a sign that Caeru was happy and loved as much as Dan felt he should be.
When Dante found out about Abrimel (and the gossip on the street was fairly accurate regarding Caeru's somewhat bewildered arrival at Immanion with harling in tow) he spat blood for a week and Apollo had to threaten to lock him up if he didn't calm down before he did something foolish and final like threatening the Tigron...or worse.
"It will get you nowhere Dan! And the more you tell me, the more it strikes me that Cai needs a friend...what good will you be if you are locked up somewhere for 'regicide'?!"
Dan paced the room, groaning silently and clutching at his hair. Then he punched the wall. Apollo walked over to his friend and pulled him over to sit on the couch, then promptly sat in his lap. "Now, I think you are going to have to reconsider your 'strong, silent' decision love. Well...we can't do much about the 'silent' bit," he said smiling and giving Dan a kiss. "But I think you need to see Cai." Dante looked anxious and shook his head frantically. Apollo placed a finger over Dan's mouth. "Don't panic, just listen. At least 'see' him. You don't have to communicate, touch and give flowers, he need not even see you, just you see him. At least do that much. I think at the very least that might give you a better idea of how he is."
Dan sighed and buried his head in Apollo's shoulder, wrapping his arms about his friend's waist. You are so good to me 'Pollo, I really don't deserve you. It didn't matter that his friend couldn't mindspeak, Dan's actions were more eloquent than words and Apollo stroked Dan's hair affectionately. "Do you know what Cai's movements are the next few days? There must be some time when he is going to be alone."
Dan frowned thoughtfully. The Tigrina usually took a walk in the gardens accompanied by Abrimel each morning. It was known that he did not allow any other har within the grounds at the same time and indeed this had been once of the factors that gave credence to the suspicions regarding Caeru's 'secret and unsuitable liaison'. Dante had already discovered that in fact nohar met with the Tigrina and that all he wanted was some uninterrupted time with his son. Dan smiled at Apollo and nodded. He would make sure he was well hidden and watch for Cai the next day.
*****
It wasn't difficult for Dante to slip through into the private gardens. He had been given detailed plans of all the ways in and out of Phaonica, together with the timings of the guards, the ways through the wards, in fact everything that could possibly help with his investigation.
He found a well hidden and quiet arbour set back from the path, from which he would be able to watch Caeru as he approached...if he approached, and had made certain of an escape route should the Tigrina head towards his hideout. Dan settled down and waited, although 'settled' was hardly the word for his restless vigil. His main worry was that he wouldn't able to resist stepping out and showing himself to Cai but if he did that...Aghama, all hell would break loose...and no doubt Ashmael would have my head on a gold plate...
Dan had almost given up when he heard rapid footsteps running along the path. He peered out through the branches of the thick honeysuckle that graced the arbour and saw a giggling, dark-haired harling chasing a small cat. Abrimel... The cat obviously decided it had had enough of the game just as Abrimel drew alongside Dan's hiding place and turned, spitting and hissing at his pursuer. The child jumped back in surprise and promptly fell over, grazing his knee and it took barely three seconds before he burst into floods of tears, calling for his hostling. "C'roo! C'ROO! I hurt myself! C'ROO!"
Dan held his breath waiting for Caeru to appear, however when he didn't and the harling's wails grew louder and more persistent he groaned and cursed mentally. Fuck, I can't just leave the kid! Glancing along the path, wary of bumping into Caeru, Dan stepped out and approached Abrimel nervously. The sight of a complete stranger intrigued the child for a moment and his cries lessened, only to resume their full, hysterical strength a second later.
Dan dashed forward, crouching before Abrimel and holding out his hands desperately. Oh fuck, fuck, fuck! No, don't cry...don't do that...I'm a friend...I want to help! he thought, at the same time making shushing noises and looking around in a panic for the child's hostling. Abrimel blinked and stopped crying immediately. Wh..who are you t'haar? Where's C'roo? Abrimel's mindspeak carried the hint of a sob, but was clear and strong. Dante scooped the child up and carried him to the arbour, sitting him down on the bench within. It's OK, you can trust me...I'm an old friend of your hostling's...I just...I came to see him...to see if he's alright... Dan said soothingly to Abrimel's mind as he took an edge of his shirt and rubbed gently at the graze. There, you'll be fine now...there's no grit or dirt in it... he added, standing Abrimel on his feet once again. Go and find your hostling now, OK? Abrimel nodded then frowned. But t'haar...don't you wanna see him? He's only over there... Abrimel turned and pointed to the rose garden beyond but when he looked back, Dante was nowhere to be seen.
To be continued...
Author: Sildil
Rating: Adult
Warnings: Angst
Summary: Dante hunts for Cai
Disclaimer: Caeru, Abrimel, Pell, Ashmael and any other har making cameo appearances belong to Storm Constantine as do all her wonderful Wraeththu, Dante, Cai, Apollo and other bit part actors belong to me
(Cross posted to
raythoo as always)Part Seven
The more Dante discovered, the angrier he got. What had started as an uncomfortably prying investigation into his old love's 'extra curricular' activities (Dan excused his actions on the basis that at least Cai was safe in his own hands rather than some nameless and unfeeling, uncaring har), had turned into a quest for a sign that Caeru was happy and loved as much as Dan felt he should be.
When Dante found out about Abrimel (and the gossip on the street was fairly accurate regarding Caeru's somewhat bewildered arrival at Immanion with harling in tow) he spat blood for a week and Apollo had to threaten to lock him up if he didn't calm down before he did something foolish and final like threatening the Tigron...or worse.
"It will get you nowhere Dan! And the more you tell me, the more it strikes me that Cai needs a friend...what good will you be if you are locked up somewhere for 'regicide'?!"
Dan paced the room, groaning silently and clutching at his hair. Then he punched the wall. Apollo walked over to his friend and pulled him over to sit on the couch, then promptly sat in his lap. "Now, I think you are going to have to reconsider your 'strong, silent' decision love. Well...we can't do much about the 'silent' bit," he said smiling and giving Dan a kiss. "But I think you need to see Cai." Dante looked anxious and shook his head frantically. Apollo placed a finger over Dan's mouth. "Don't panic, just listen. At least 'see' him. You don't have to communicate, touch and give flowers, he need not even see you, just you see him. At least do that much. I think at the very least that might give you a better idea of how he is."
Dan sighed and buried his head in Apollo's shoulder, wrapping his arms about his friend's waist. You are so good to me 'Pollo, I really don't deserve you. It didn't matter that his friend couldn't mindspeak, Dan's actions were more eloquent than words and Apollo stroked Dan's hair affectionately. "Do you know what Cai's movements are the next few days? There must be some time when he is going to be alone."
Dan frowned thoughtfully. The Tigrina usually took a walk in the gardens accompanied by Abrimel each morning. It was known that he did not allow any other har within the grounds at the same time and indeed this had been once of the factors that gave credence to the suspicions regarding Caeru's 'secret and unsuitable liaison'. Dante had already discovered that in fact nohar met with the Tigrina and that all he wanted was some uninterrupted time with his son. Dan smiled at Apollo and nodded. He would make sure he was well hidden and watch for Cai the next day.
*****
It wasn't difficult for Dante to slip through into the private gardens. He had been given detailed plans of all the ways in and out of Phaonica, together with the timings of the guards, the ways through the wards, in fact everything that could possibly help with his investigation.
He found a well hidden and quiet arbour set back from the path, from which he would be able to watch Caeru as he approached...if he approached, and had made certain of an escape route should the Tigrina head towards his hideout. Dan settled down and waited, although 'settled' was hardly the word for his restless vigil. His main worry was that he wouldn't able to resist stepping out and showing himself to Cai but if he did that...Aghama, all hell would break loose...and no doubt Ashmael would have my head on a gold plate...
Dan had almost given up when he heard rapid footsteps running along the path. He peered out through the branches of the thick honeysuckle that graced the arbour and saw a giggling, dark-haired harling chasing a small cat. Abrimel... The cat obviously decided it had had enough of the game just as Abrimel drew alongside Dan's hiding place and turned, spitting and hissing at his pursuer. The child jumped back in surprise and promptly fell over, grazing his knee and it took barely three seconds before he burst into floods of tears, calling for his hostling. "C'roo! C'ROO! I hurt myself! C'ROO!"
Dan held his breath waiting for Caeru to appear, however when he didn't and the harling's wails grew louder and more persistent he groaned and cursed mentally. Fuck, I can't just leave the kid! Glancing along the path, wary of bumping into Caeru, Dan stepped out and approached Abrimel nervously. The sight of a complete stranger intrigued the child for a moment and his cries lessened, only to resume their full, hysterical strength a second later.
Dan dashed forward, crouching before Abrimel and holding out his hands desperately. Oh fuck, fuck, fuck! No, don't cry...don't do that...I'm a friend...I want to help! he thought, at the same time making shushing noises and looking around in a panic for the child's hostling. Abrimel blinked and stopped crying immediately. Wh..who are you t'haar? Where's C'roo? Abrimel's mindspeak carried the hint of a sob, but was clear and strong. Dante scooped the child up and carried him to the arbour, sitting him down on the bench within. It's OK, you can trust me...I'm an old friend of your hostling's...I just...I came to see him...to see if he's alright... Dan said soothingly to Abrimel's mind as he took an edge of his shirt and rubbed gently at the graze. There, you'll be fine now...there's no grit or dirt in it... he added, standing Abrimel on his feet once again. Go and find your hostling now, OK? Abrimel nodded then frowned. But t'haar...don't you wanna see him? He's only over there... Abrimel turned and pointed to the rose garden beyond but when he looked back, Dante was nowhere to be seen.
To be continued...
