Bad Moon

[just_hex]

It was a bad moon. Hex had been on edge, aggressive with everyone. Even Nyx. If he wasn't eating, he was in the gym. If he wasn't in the gym, he was fucking. Or thinking about it. Angry, hungry, horny like no moon prior.

The day before the moon he'd gone out to get breakfast and was eating a sausage roll reading the headlines. Super moon. Closer to the planet than usual. Fucking brilliant. At least there was a reason the wolf was unreasonable.

When the change happened, he was safely in Nyx's bed, a dirty shirt along with the nymph's pillow for him inside the enchanted cage. Other month's he'd laid down, content to sleep through the event. Tonight, though, he paced and whimpered. He lunged at the bars to get out with all his might. When he couldn't get out, the wolf thrashed around, tearing apart Hex's own pillow, then taking up Nyx's shirt in it's jaws to thrash back an forth in frustration.

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[tempting_the_fates]

Nyx had been in Willy's room, but came through to see what was going on. It wasn't like the wolf to be this restless.

"Hey," he said softly. "Whats the matter?"

He moved closer to the cage, watching Hex closely. "You restless? Hungry?"

[just_hex]

Hex froze and glared at Nyx, his eyes piercing into the Nymph as the animal registered prey.

The shirt fell and the wolf licked his chops and lowered his head.

Nyx had never heard the growl that rolled out of the beast. It chilled the blood. Hex's lips drew back, baring all his sharp teeth.

Too fast to see, he lunged at Nyx to attack, only the bars holding him back, though claws reached for him as much as Hex could stretch.

[tempting_the_fates]

Nyx took a step back, even though he trusted the cage to keep the wolf locked away.

"Not your favourite tonight, I see."

[just_hex]

When he couldn't reach, Hex began to pace around the cage, eyes on Nyx and nothing else. He would pause to sniff him, nose as far as he could push it through the bars.

The fourth time he did it, Hex realized it was Nyx and whimpered softly, this time struggling to reach with a licking tongue.

[tempting_the_fates]

Nyx watched him, nearly offering his hand, then deciding against it. Something was off tonight.

"This would be easier if you could talk to me," he said gently, focusing his magic and opening a portal in his room. He stepped trough, then returned a beat later with a large bone from an animal not of this realm. Silently, he offered it through the bars as he shut the portal again.

[just_hex]

Hex sniffed at it, then claimed it and retreated to the far edge of the cage to gnaw on it. He kept his eyes on Nyx as he enjoyed the snack.

When he was done, he returned to the bars closest to NYx, sniffed and licked at him, then laid down with his nose just outside the bars.

[tempting_the_fates]

"Go to sleep," Nyx coaxed. "You'll feel better in the morning, Hex. I promise. And I'll be here, and we'll have a big breakfast... It'll be nice."

[just_hex]

Hex only whimpered, licking at him more eagerly. It wasn't long before he was on his feet, pacing. Reaching. Bringing Nyx the bone, and then the shirt.

[tempting_the_fates]

"Oh, Hex," Nyx said, taking the items, then finally reaching into the cage to pet the wolf.

"I'm sorry," he said softly, wishing he could do something more.

[just_hex]

Hex pushed his head into Nyx's touch, whimpering softly again. He licked his wrist and all his fingers, trying to entice him closer.

[tempting_the_fates]

He knew he shouldn't, knew it was a bad idea, but after a moment he moved away, locking the bedroom door- And then opening the cage.

"Come here," he said, as though calling to a beloved pet.

[just_hex]

Hex looked at the open cage warily. He heard Nyx call him, so he crept closer, then jumped out.

Then launched himself and pounced on Nyx, knocking him to the floor so Hex could lick his face.

[tempting_the_fates]

Nyx laughed, gently pushing him off.

"Hey, hey, none of that. If you want to hang out you can't be climbing up me," the fae laughed. "Why don't we have a nap, hmm? If you can behave, I'll stay tonight, just this once."

[just_hex]

Hex moved away, only to tear around the room at top speed. Back and forth, sometimes bringing Nyx a treasure and dropping it beside him. A pillow. A blanket. A book. A pen.

When he finally stopped, he was panting. Hex stood for a moment, having spent his energy, then collapsed heavily next to Nyx and snuggled in close.

[tempting_the_fates]

"My good boy," Nyx said softly, stroking Hex gently as he started to sing to him.

"Let's rest," he said finally laying beside him. "Goodnight, Hex."

[just_hex]

More than once, Hex managed to sneak a lick in against Nyx's face. He finally settled, though, once Nyx was comfortable. It was then that he laid his heavy head on the nymph's chest, sighed heavily, and went to sleep.

[tempting_the_fates]

Nyx slept hard, like always, only waking when sunlight started to filter through the curtains.

Yawning, he stretched a little, gently nudging Hex off of him.

[just_hex]

Hex was naked, the corner of a blanket pulled over his shoulders and his bare ass out in the morning sun. He grumbled a bit when Nyx roused him, but then rolled and stretched and yawned.

And looked around.

The room was a mess. The cage was open. He was on Nyx.

"Oh my god, what did you do?" he asked, horrified.

[tempting_the_fates]

"Don't scold me, you were sad. I let you run around the room a bit. You were fine. You were sweet even, Then we slept," he finished with a yawn.

[just_hex]

"Are you serious? Sad? Nyx, the wolf is dangerous! What if I'd hurt you?" he asked, a bit panicked at the possibilities.

[tempting_the_fates]

"Hex, I don't know how to break this to you, but unless those fangs are made of iron, your wolf is no match for a fae prince. I could freeze you in time until morning, I could trap you, taze you, banish you to another realm- Hell, I could turn you inside out with a flick of my wrist. I don't need to be afraid of you, Hex. Really, if you had any sense, you'd fear me," he finished with a little yawn. "...Fancy a mimosa?" he asked as he sat up.

[just_hex]

"Yeah, alright," he nodded, getting to his feet so he could find something to wear.

It took a few moments before he asked, without looking at him,

"You wouldn't really turn me inside out, would you?"

[tempting_the_fates]

"I think there's still juice in the fridge," Nyx mused, before answering the question. "And no, obviously not. ...But I could."

[just_hex]

"I've heard you say that before," he told the inside of the fridge. "I can't remember where. But you said it. I remember that."

[tempting_the_fates]

"I remember. It wasn't aimed at you then," he assured Hex, leaning over and kissing his cheek. "Never you, love."

[just_hex]

"Hurting you is me biggest fear, yeah? Even if I ought to be frightened, I'm not. Not of you," he said, turning a smile to Nyx. "Only of meself."

He came out with the juice.

"Was nice waking up with you," he said quietly. "I feel...usually the morning after I'm a bit sick, yeah? Today I feel...decent."

[tempting_the_fates]

"Yeah?" Nyx said, taking the juice and starting to make drinks. Drinking was his favourite thing, lately. Food was ignored, sleep was a rare treat, but a drink and a pill and he was good to go.

"I'm glad. I was worried last night, you've been acting so strange this time around."

[just_hex]

"The news said the moon is extra close this month," he said. "Maybe that's it."

It couldn't have anything to do with the fact that Nyx was getting on with Willy, that Nyx was busy with the album, that Nyx was the only thing keeping the wolf in check this month. Anymore at all, if he were honest.

[tempting_the_fates]

"Oh? Maybe," Nyx said, since he didn't know any better. "I'm just glad you're alright. I worry," he said honestly, downing his first drink and making another.

"You seemed sad last night, but you kept bringing me things. It was sweet."

[just_hex]

"You're sad," he said, as if it wasn't obvious. "You're sadder today than yesterday, even. You stink of it."

He grabbed a piece of cold pizza from the fridge, only a single sip into his own drink.

"I don't mean that bad, but if I can tell, the wolf really knows."

He took a bite of pizza, then started to giggle and had to cover his mouth to keep it in.

"You should register me as your emotional support animal," he laughed after he swallowed.