Bittersweet Emotion

[Scooter]

Scooter sat by his lonesome, sitting with both legs underneath him, cupping his hands to catch the rain. He sighed to himself. He decided he needed some time to think to himself. It gently rained around him. Pitter, patter. This often happened when he was feeling down, he could stop it if he really wanted. But that was the thing. He didn't want to stop it. The rain was the closest thing to him and comforted him more than anything else.

He stuck his hands out, feeling the cold rain run down. He smiled lightly. Slowly, the boy began to talk to the rain.

"Hello, friend. I really am happy we are friends. You see, my other friends don't stick around for too long. I suppose it's not exactly one of the perks of an immortal life. Oh, but you've been here for as long as I can remember and I do appreciate it so. I suppose I should be a little nicer to you, since you are really all I have. Not that it's a bad thing, of course! It's just that a boy like me needs a little more, you know? Like.. Flip, for example. How is he? I ask you, because I assume you'd be more likely to know than myself. Although, I'm not sure why. Maybe..maybe one day I will know. I suppose I'd have to die first though.. Is it so bad though, to be dead? I wonder if I ever will be. Oh, not that I'm saying I want to die. I really do like living, but I've never been dead. I don't remember ever not existing, but I guess nobody really does. I don't suppose you'd know the answer to that either, would you?"

He spoke, his voice was soft, and seemed almost bittersweet.

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan walked through the forest, out into the meadow, his hood on to shield himself from the rain. He frowned as he walked, spotting Scooter. He stared at the boy, listening to him talk. Biting his lip, Jordan slowly removed his hood. Quietly the boy walked up so that he was a few feet behind Scooter. He continued listening to him, wondering. Why does he seem somewhat sad?...he's never sad...

[Scooter]

Scooter heard Jordan walking behind him, due to the damp grass squishing loudly under his feet. He turned his head quickly toward him. Upon realizing whom it was he smiled, as though he never had a trouble in the world. "Hello, friend!"

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan stared at Scooter, frown on his face and looking at the man sadly. He shrugged, pointed to Scooter, then rolled his finger down his cheek like a tear, asking why he was sad.

[Scooter]

Scooter laughed a little bit. "Me? Sad? Gee, don't kid around like that Jordan. I'm quite swell today, actually! After all, it's such a beautiful day!"

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan continued to stare, clearly not believing it. He stared at the man, hoping he would tell him.

[Scooter]

"You don't believe me? Well, that certainly makes me sad. I really wouldn't kid about that. Honest! I'm quite a happy fellow! Say, whatever are you doing here anyways? Going for a walk?"

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan sighed. Clearly he would get nowhere. Then, he decided something. He didnt need to know what made him sad. Just what will make him happy. He walked behind the boy and covered his eyes with his hands. His hands glew faintly for a moment, and stopped. The rain was now falling slower, and right before Jordans eyes it became snow. Jordan smiled, removing his hands from Scooters eyes. He then stepped infront of the boy.

[Scooter]

Scooter looked around in awe at the snow. "Oh boy, Jordan, it looks beautiful!" He exclaimed. He laughed a bit. "I love it, thank you! What a sight it is!"

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan smiled, shrugging in a no big deal motion. He looked up and closed his eyes, enjoying the cooling feeling of the snow. His soaked hair began having flakes of the snow in it, and his breath consisted of mist. Looking back at the boy, he grinned.

[Scooter]

Scooter cupped his hands together, collecting snowflakes and watching them melt in his hands. After about a moment, the rain once again began to dominate, taking over the snow and beginning to pour a bit harder than before. "Oh, dear, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that, I wasn't thinking. It just sort of happened. I do that sometimes, subconsciously, I suppose. It's a bad habit of mine when I let my mind wonder. "

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan shrugged, holding in a laugh. He patted the mans shoulder, to show that he didnt mind. What were you wondering about... he thought, not bothering to actually ask.

[Scooter]

Scooter smiled back at Jordan. "Say, you're a really good friend, you know! Even if you don't talk much, I think it's interesting, actually. How someone so quiet seems to say the most!"

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan smiled again, holding in another laugh. That was really the point he tried to get across. So it made him happy when people got that. Looking past the boy, he squinted his eyes. He could swear he saw something rushing up towards the two at a great speed, but he was confused. What is that...

[Scooter]

Scooter took no notice to the figure speeding towards them, he simply just continued to smile sweetly at Jordan. "Is something wrong? You look very troubled right now!"

[Jordan Hielo]

Jordan was almost in a panick. The thing was almost upon them. All Jordan saw was the creature leap for their heads. "S-Scooter! Duck!" Jordan yelled, tackling the boy to the ground as the griffin lept over them. Jordan rolled off the boy, standing up defensively at the griffin. It turned, growling, facing the two. Clearly, they were in his territory.

Jordan gulped, knowing that now wasnt the time to try and communicate with hand jestures. "I think we're in his territory." Jordan stated. His voice was heavier than most would expect, but still suited how he looked. It was slightly scratchy, but Jordan took no note, throwing his gloves to the ground.

[Scooter]

Scooter stared at the boy wide-eyed. "Say...Did you just talk or am I just dreaming this all?" he asked, still amazed.

[Jordan Hielo]

"There isnt much time to say what I am and am not doing, a wild animal is trying to kill us!" Jordan spoke, but laughed anyways. The griffin leapt forward again, and Jordan jumped to the side, laying a sheet of ice down where the griffin landed, and it continued slipping and sliding on the ice as Jordan caught his footing.

[Scooter]

Scooter laughed a bit. "But.. But you're talking!! I've seen griffins before.. but gosh, I've never, ever heard your voice. And just now for the first time I have and I am more amazed by that! Gosh, you have a lovely voice! You really should use it more!"

[Jordan Hielo]

"What's the point of talking if no one listens?" He raised an eyebrow, the griffin still unable to get off the ice. It was quite pitiful, Jordan thought.