Chapter 6: A daddy's heart

Aquarius Temple

The little blond tossed around the bed in his lonely cold room. Wanting to be alone no more he finally took the courage to go in search of his sensei. The events of the day were causing him a lot of scary dreams.

He steped out of his swan-like bed and began his journey to Camus bedroom, despair filling him while hot tears poured from his sky-blue eyes.

When he reached his destination Camus was reading an old book. A single candle on the bedside table was the only light on.

What happens, baby boy? – Camus soflty asked after seeing Hyoga on his doorstep.

The child didn't answer at first so he put down his book and went in search of Hyoga, taking the blond in his arms.

Hey, little man. Can't you sleep? – Aquarius tried again, this time hugging the child to his chest.

Hyoga denied with his head while grabbing the shirt Camus was wearing to sleep, his knuckles going white from the effort.

Shhhh, shhhh everything is alright sweetheart –The Ice Saint said while petting Hyoga's hair –Dont't be afraid. I'm here. Hush now. Nobody is going to hurt you –The Master continued whispering sweet nothings into the boy's ear.

I miss uncle Milo -Hyoga whispered into Camus' shirt.

You do, don't you, little one? –Camus said starting to regret the decision he had taken of separating the child from Milo's wildernes. Basically, because it was hurting Hyoga if not physically then in an emotionally way.

Let's go to sleep, shall we?–The Golden Saint said while taking both of them to his bed- I'm sure we'll be seeing everything on a different light in the morning –He said more to himself than to the child.

Will I be seeing uncle Milo in the different light, sensei? –Hyoga asked sounding more animated. He took Camus words to heart.

The Master gently laughed at his little boy's innocence. He definitely would revise his decision in the morning –We shall see, Hyoga. We shall see... –He kissed the boy's forehead softly- Come on. Off to sleep with you. Your sensei is too old and is very tired now.

Sensei is not old –The child answered with indignation. He put his little hands on either side of Camus face as if inspecting the truth.

Aren't I? –The Ice Saint answered playfully- And what do I look like?

Sensei is tall and cool and blue and strong and pretty and... – Hyoga enthusiastically described his Master.

I'm not pretty –Camus interrupted trying to sound offended while stifling a laugh- I'm very cool though.

And warm and safe... –Hyoga continued his description while counting with his chubby fingers- And a daddy.

Camus eyes filled with tears at this point. He didn't trust his voice so he embraced the child to himself and rested his head on his.

Love you, sensei –Hyoga said while kissing the Gold Saint's nose.

Me too, baby boy –Camus answered, his voice finally cracking- With all my tall and cool and blue and strong and pretty and warm and safe and a daddy's heart.

Soon after, the Aquarian boys went to sleep with a happy smile on both of their faces. The single candlelight finally burning out.

TBC