TWs: Injury, tension, feelings of distress/anger/annoyance. Stay safe :)

Earth walked around the small plaza, his eyes scanning the scenery. Earthlings wandered about, some walking with friends while others chatted on a device called a smartphone.

'Black hair, black hair... black hair and pink shirt!' Earth spotted a woman who looked to be in her early thirties. She was talking to someone, gesturing wildly as her face was twisted in distress. Once Earth was close enough, he heard her alarming words.

"Please, have you seen my son? He's eight, has black hair, a white shirt, red shorts, and usually carries a toy spaceship with him."

The person shook their head, making the mother sigh as her arms went limp at her sides.

"Thanks anyway..." She uttered, walking away.

Earth intercepted her, "Excuse me, miss."

She looked up, blinking wearily at the stranger before her, "Yes? Can I help you?"

"Well, my name is Ear- er, uh..." Earth trailed off, realizing what he was about to say. Glancing around, he noticed a nearby construction site, work vehicles, and building materials scattered around behind yellow caution tape. His eye twitched at the destruction of his natural beauty, yet at the same time, it gave him an idea.

"Your name is...?" The woman gestured for him to continue, finding his behavior to be weird and unusual.

Earth met the other's gaze, wincing lightly, "Terra- just call me Terra."

Even if Earth hated that name, he couldn't just introduce himself as Earth to any of his Earthlings, they would think he was crazy.

Hopefully, Sun and the others won't question it.

"There you are!" A voice yelled.

Earth flinched, exhaling softly in dismay, 'Jinxed it...'

Turning around, Earth was face-to-face with Sun, his red eyes ablaze as he glared at the lively Celestial.

Sun crossed his arms, "Honestly, it's like you want to get in trouble, Earth!"

'Earth...?' The raven-haired woman raised an eyebrow.

Earth, or Terra, cleared his throat, glowering at the other, "And as I said many times before, I can handle myself, Sun."

'Sun...?' The woman scrunched her face in confusion, looking between the two strangers.

Sun walked closer, making Earth take a step back, "I'm done playing games, Earth, next time you decide to run off, I'll tie you to a tree."

Earth gasped, furrowing his brows, "You wouldn't dare..."

Sun squinted, "Oh, I would..."

After a brief moment of intense staring, the woman interjected, saying, "Excuse me, I hate to interrupt... whatever is happening here, but I need to find my son, so..."

Earth perked up, whipping around to look at the lady, "Well, you're in luck, 'cause I found him!"

"Really...!? You found my baby?" Her eyes filled with hope, a smile rising on her face.

Earth nodded, "He's outside the Smithsonian."

The woman face-palmed, "Of course, I should've known... he's wanted to see the new temporary exhibit for a while."

"Temporary exhibit?"

"I think it's called Lights Out...? It's about space and our night sky."

Earth blinked, "Sounds interesting... we'll have to check it out, right, Sun?"

"Sounds great, but at this rate, we have less than four hours to check out the museum," Sun spoke, eyeing the nearby street clock.

"Are you guys foreigners?" The ravenette asked.

"Eh... you could say that." Earth shrugged.

"I can give a brief explanation about the exhibits- if you want, that is. I've been there too many times to count, along with my husband and son."

"That would be great!" Earth grinned.

...

"Junior!"

The boy perked up upon hearing his name called out. He let out a small gasp when he saw his mother running towards him. He smiled, got to his feet, and met her halfway, hugging her lower torso as she gathered him in her arms.

"Oh, thank heavens, you're alright! I was so worried!" She pressed her lips to his hair, "Don't run off like that... I thought something bad had happened to you."

Junior spoke in a low whisper, self-consciously looking around before uttering, "'M sorry..."

His mother turned to Earth, smiling with watery eyes, "Thank you again for finding my son. I don't know what I'd do without him..."

Earth waved it off, puffing out his chest with a smug face, "It was no problem at all, Miss Astrowife! Thank you for the wonderful explanations."

There was a few seconds of silence as Earth noticed everyone staring at him, mostly in shock. The woman, however, looked at the other in confusion, "Uhm, what did you call me...?"

Earth frowned, eyebrows drawing together in puzzlement, "What did I say...?"

Another silent moment went by, and Astrowife shook her head, "It's nothing. Are you ready to go home, Juni- oh!"

Turning her head, she noticed the scrapes on her son's knees.

"Oh my- what happened to your legs, sweetie!?" She asked, eyes wide in stress and concern.

The boy pointed at Earth, who grimaced, "Ah, yeah... I wasn't looking where I was going."

"I'll have to get the disinfectant from the car-"

"No need, let me have a look," Earth spoke.

Astrowife hesitantly moved aside, allowing Earth to inspect her son's wounds. Earth kneeled, raising a hand to his chin before peering up at Junior, "Do you like magic tricks?"

The boy quickly nodded, a smile rising on his face.

"Have a seat and close your eyes."

Junior pouted, prompting Earth to give him a pointed look.

"In order for the magic to work, your eyes have to be closed."

The raven-haired boy huffed before sitting on the steps, drawing his eyes closed.

Earth readjusted himself, looking at the crimson-covered knees. He took a breath, 'Let's hope I remember how to do this...'

He closed his eyes and with his pinkie, Earth traced along his forehead to the tip of his nose.

"Cutis ad genu..." He extended his arm before him, palm facing down and fingers pointed out. With his other arm, he placed his elbow on top of the fingertips of his first arm, gently swaying it.

Next, he took his arms, palms facing him as he made a loosely grabbing gesture before pulling them into fists, fingers facing up, "Genu ad cutem..."

Lastly, he raised his arm before him, taking his other hand to lightly pinch his skin before taking his index fingers to be a few inches apart, twisting them in opposite directions, "Haec vulnera intus sanantur..."

Earth opened his eyes and with a wave of his hand and a snap of his fingers, the wounds were healed completely, "There- all better now!"

Junior opened his eyes, looking down at his bare knees, his eyes widening in amazement.

"Wow..." Junior awed, his hands quickly signing, "How did you do that?"

"How did you do that...?" Astrowife drew her brows together, eyes conveying skepticism and confusion.

Earth merely smiled, "I have my ways."

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Latin Translations =
Cutis ad genu - Skin to knee
Genu ad cutem - Knee to skin
Haec vulnera intus sanantur - These wounds are healed within

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