Helluva Deal

27. Trigger Points

Hearing the owl-demon worry just as much as her first adoptive father causes Loona to start crying again and she pulls both of them into a tight hug, nodding, "I-I promise I'm okay! I just... I was so angry...at Alastor... And at myself for being angry... And... And I am so scared that you're in danger Dad!"

"Sweetie... Shush. It's okay. Take a deep breath," Blitz gently strokes her head and back, "I will be okay, Loona. I'm still in pain, but I'm meanwhile sure, it will become better again soon. Stolas helps me a lot. As all of you do. Okay?"

"Okay..." she sniffs again, takes a deep breath and collects her thoughts again before pulling back and looking at her father, "Dad, I think Moxxie could use your help if you feel well enough. Alastor hurt himself pretty bad. His ears are practically mere shreds. He can't even heal himself because the bleeding won't stop and Mox tries to stitch him back together right now. And I yelled at him because..." her ears fold down in resignation, "...because he reminded me of you... Of how you hurt yourself... I was...mean to him. Millie sent me away... I... I guess she wanted me to see you...to calm down..."

"Sweetie. It's okay," Blitz hears the pain in her voice and takes both her hands in his now, noticing the bloody holes there, furrowing his brows, "I know, although you're not my biological daughter, we're very alike in some points... Like in this... I know it's got a different reason and different trigger with you... And I'm very thankful for that!" he smiles at her and gently boops her nose, "Come on now, Loonie. Let's return to the others and try to help."

"Are you sure? I mean...that I should..."

"Yes. We also need to take care of these holes here as well, Sweetie. So no arguing about that."

Loona smiles weakly, "Yes, Dad."

Blitz tilts his head, "Are you sure you're okay?"

She laughs softly and nods, "Yes, Dad. I just... Do you remember the first time you soothed me with putting your head against my arm like this?"

"Of course, I do," he starts to smile as well, stands up and gently pulls her along, "Never hurt buying a shirt more than that day."

"I'm sorry..."

"Not because of my scratches, Loonie. But because of the trauma I triggered with you again... Seeing you so scared...it tore my heart apart..."

"I know... But it wasn't your fault!"

"Hm. Neither was your reaction yours."

"Okay, then we agree on both of these things. But...to be honest... I think it was good that this happened... It helped me to see that you really just wanted to help me... And that you'd never let me down, no matter how painful it becomes for you... And...remembering this just now...it helped me to restore my faith in your ability to pull through for your children," Loona smiles and nods down at Blitz' baby bump, "It would be good, if Alastor could pull the same strength from somewhere..."

"Tell us what exactly happened, please while you lead us to him."

"Blitz, wait," Stolas gently puts a hand on his shoulder, "Are you sure you feel fit enough for this right now?"

"Yes, Love, don't worry," Blitz smiles soothingly, "And Al needs us. In more ways than one."

There's no denying that.

So few minutes later, they reach the bathroom.

Even in front of the door, they can hear Moxxie swear, "Fuck! Why didn't you tell us that there are main arteries running through your ears?!"

"Sorry..." Alastor slurs the answer, "Just...leave me be...Mox... It's okay..."

"Sto, get us herbs to still the bleeding, I got a feeling, we'll need them," pleads Blitz while already marching through the door, "Mox, what did I teach you about stitching? – No warm water to clean the wound."