Jack slumped into the wooden chair Thomas made for him the day after he had agreed to stay, saying something along the lines of needing somewhere to sit. But even though he may look like them, he still felt like a Pooka and had the energy as one.
"You don't have to tell us now Jack, you can tell us when you are ready." Helene whispers softly as she sees the haunted look in his eyes.
"My village was burnt to the ground, I am the only one left of my tribe. It was snowing when the beasts struck our home, causing mayhem and agony in their wake. The warriors tried to do everything to protect our home but one by one they fell. I watched… I watched my brothers and sisters being slaughtered as my mother tried to break free of the home that collapsed on her. She burnt to death. I was badly wounded in the battle and my father, one of the last warriors hid me under layers of snow that were still untouched in the forest. That was the last time I saw anyone. The screams and the scents still haunt me…" Jack broke off in sobs, his face collapsing into the crook of Helene's neck.
She cooed to her boy while looking up into the horrified eyes of her husband. They knew Jack was not from the free land they now lived in but his story just told them how far away from home he truly was. There were no tribes or warriors here besides natives, but something told them both that he was not talking about them.
"Such horrors he has faced and yet he can still smile and laugh, he has faith; hope." My husband whispers as he wraps his arms around the both of us in comfort.
"It was a blessing we found him, maybe he wasn't meant for us… What if we were meant for him? He's still a child and in need of love and guidance that parents provide." Helene whispers to her husband as she looked back down at Jack, her hand running through his hair as she lulled him to sleep.
"You know Helene, my lovely wife; you may just be right." Thomas replies as he lifts the now sleeping Jack in his arms once more.
Ombric let a smile creep on his face as he watches through the window of the Overland home. Yes, they were indeed chosen for Jack. They would raise him well.
Notes: Short yes but two in one day is good right?