Delta had finished talking to Kid on deck. Mostly about what she could make with the scraps he had. Bombs...traps...things of that matter. She had never seen the redhead look so ecstatic over something. It actually made her laugh a little. At least he enjoyed something...
Delta took a moment to stay by herself on deck...remembering what happened at the gorge. She was doing her best to block it out if her memory, but it was stuck in her brain. Constantly on repeat in the back of her head. Every time she thought of it, it made her want to wretch but she kept it to herself. She couldn't handle it right now, let alone tell someone. Even Killer. It was just too fresh.
Delta sighed and looked up at the sky blinking her black brown eyes. She felt a raindrop hit one out of the blue, making her squeal and trip backwards. It felt unpleasant Delta shook her head as she rubbed her eyes vigorously, feeling more rain drops falling to her hair.
She heard something to her right, and she whipped her head around wide eyed, curious to see what it was.
"What?" She squinted when she saw Killer.
"Nothing" Killer chuckled softly watching Delta wipe the water from her face. His blonde hair was becoming drenched by the now pouring rain.
"Do you not like the rain?" Killer cocked his head curiously.
Delta laughed.
"No I love it." She smiled.
"It just doesn't rain here often. Kind of surprised me"
"Hm.." was the Oh so typical response.
Delta scurried over to Killer. She felt getting cold out. She grabbed onto his arm and nuzzled his side, holding onto him for warmth.
"When I was younger, my brother and I would make these wooden boats when it rained. It rained a whole lot where we lived, so we would tie our boats together with rope and try to sail away...hoping to find treasure and friends in some far away land...it was so stupid..." Delta laughed at herself.
Killer stayed quiet, letting her finish.
"The last time we did that, it was during a thunderstorm. Our parents weren't home so we had the whole day to ourselves to see how far away we could go. We got pretty far but...the lightning was getting really close. My brother told me we should go back but I insisted we keep going.. so we did. A bolt of lighting actually hit the hemp tying our boats together setting the rope and my boat on fire. My brother was adjusting the ropes at the time so...it hit him too...But the weird thing was..he was fine. It was like he didn't notice..of course I was crying like an idiot but..he pulled me into his boat and cut the rope to mine. The storm calmed and we got home fine but..we never talked about that..or made boats again."
"..your brother is like you." Killer looked down at her.
"Sorta.." Delta sighed.
"
I take it he's older than you?" Killer questioned. He rested a hand on the back of Delta's neck.
"Yeah "
"Well where is he now?"
"He's...gone...dead..." Delta huddled closer to Killer.
"Oh..I'm sorry." Killer replied nervously. He felt a little bad being so direct with the questions
"No..it's been a long time..it's ok I guess." Delta assured Killer. She looked up at him and blinked.
"But...I thought you guys weren't...you know...mortal"
Killer cocked his head in confusion.
"Well yeah but...a certain thing can change that" Delta smiled and let go of Killer. She raced over to the railing and jumped up on it and walked across it, holding her arms out carefully balancing herself on the now slippery surface
"Delta be careful." Killer growled at her and jumped to her side.
"I'm fine Killer, don't worry." Delta giggled and jumped down in front of him. She wrapped her arms around his waist in a tight hug. Killer grunted in response. He enjoyed having her close but he was still a little nervous around her, although he wanted to change that.
"Delta if you don't mind me asking...what certain thing can change someone from being immortal to being mortal?"
Delta snapped her eyes open. She didn't actually expect him to ask. She stayed quiet for a minute, biting her lower lip knowing that choosing to answer could leave her completely vulnerable,
even though she trusted Killer. She twisted her lip feeling a pain in her chest.
In a voice so small, Delta answered.
"Falling in love...that's what does it"...