So Lonely (Harry)

[White Lantern Adam Percy]

(ooc: April 8th. Morning.)

Adam sighed as he made his way into the circus. He was sad this was the first time he was seeing a circus because of a war he was dragged into. Circuses didn't come to their town. And neither of his parents would take him to one. Facilier and Malachite's words from the previous day still haunted him. That his father had another secret family and he cared about them more. Adam wondered if his father had only hung out with him because he felt it was his duty. Maybe he never cared about him at all. And to find out he had brothers who knew all along and rejected him by not coming to find him. Brothers he may have to fight in this war. He took a seat in the stands not aware of the tears that were starting to fall.

"Why couldn't you have come with me Mom? I know you cared about me but I just feel so lonely here. What if my brothers try to take custody of me and hurt me? What if they see me as a mistake?" said Adam.

He didn't even notice someone had come in until he felt himself pulled into a hug. He didn't know who it was but it had been the first real comfort he'd gotten since coming here. He held the other person close almost afraid to let go. He didn't want this to turn out to be a trick or he'd just imagined it. He paused pulling back seeing a kind face.

"Thank you. I really needed that. I've never felt this alone before. My mother and my friends are back home and now to learn my father didn't care enough. And my brothers just ignored me. They're living in Critic's house from what Facilier and Malachite told me." said Adam.

He paused looking at the man with a smile.

"I wish my father was more like you. You've shown you care more in one hug than he did in 15 years." said Adam.

Harry Percy/Hotspur

[Harry Percy/Hotspur]

Facilier and Malachite weren't too easy on Adam. Harry believed that they were goodhearted but they were a tad too blunt for Harry's liking. Which was saying a lot because Harry could be one of the bluntest people on earth. Harry went to search for the boy as he was heard to have wandered off to search the place. The news of family on opposing sides was never easy to hear. Especially since they were sons of only one parent.

Harry did eventually find the boy. Who was rather distraught and afraid. The boy seemed bitter and unsure. Similar to himself when he was a kid. From teenhood to now he developed a serious temper that was stemmed from bitterness of being mistreated by the law, hence the nickname hotspur. This kid could be filled with potential but also he needed someone to look out for him. Harry heard his words, feeling sorrow, and gently tried to pull him in for a hug. It worked and it seemed the boy was grateful "Think nothin' of it lad, everyone ain't gonna find it easy in a war"

"The critic is unfortunately filled with nosy busybodies, my boy. They take in people who claim they are virtuous but are in actuality no better than the rest of us. Ask Thatguy is no better, he is the one who brought us all here. Lad, there are many demons in this world, and unfortunately at your age you may have to face your brethren. But you are not alone, I swear ye to that" Harry replied, his tone calm, almost like a father figure. He wanted to make sure this kid was prepared. It wasn't exactly a sugar coating but it was definitely less blunt than what Facilier said.

"Ya father isn't a father if he has no time for a son. Me father regardless of his work would always lay out advice for me. Ya need someone to look out for you..." Harry pondered before nodding "Luckily I am that someone"

[White Lantern Adam Percy]

Adam smiled at him as Harry spoke again.

"I know. I guess I've had a sheltered life compared to this. It's just going to take some getting used to." said Adam.

He sighed.

"That's awful. Sounds like the other armies are bad news. And they've got kids in them too I heard?" said Adam.

He smiled as Harry spoke.

"For the first time since I got here I don't feel alone anymore." said Adam.

His smile grew bigger as Harry spoke again.

"I know. You're right." said Adam.

He paused looking at him in confusion.

"Look out for me? What do you mean?" asked Adam.

[Harry Percy/Hotspur]

"It may take a while, lad but it usually gets better. Ya might actually make a name for yourself. That's always a good thing" Harry assuringly responded, trying to get the boy to cheer up. Thankfully his advice was taken, and the boy was quite happy to have it. He nodded at the question of children "Aye. We won't harm the children, but ya gotta keep a eye out for undocumented kiddies. If they are spyin' they are best to be captured or convinced to join us. For the adults, we don't really concern ourselves with tem, considerin' they lie and cheat their way outta anythin'" Harry then smiled as the boy said he didn't feel alone "Good, because you're not, lad"

He turned when Adam asked what he meant by 'look out' for him. Harry replied "I mean ya need somebody to take care of ya. Ya don't deserve to feel alone. And ya need a family" He blushed "I thought maybe I could take ya in as my son. That is.. if ya desire that"

[White Lantern Adam Percy]

Adam smiled.

"Making a name for myself? That sounds like a good idea." said Adam.

Adam nodded.

"We should find a way to lock them up. Somewhere the other armies can't get to. If they won't join us at least keep them out of the war. No child should be in this war in the first place." said Adam.

Adam grinned at Harry.

"I know." said Adam.

Adam looked at him curious as Harry said he needed a family and he'd take him in as his son. Adam was left speechless. After being without his mom he thought no he'd never have a real family. His father had barely shown up over the years and brothers he'd never known were here. He had a chance at a family that did want him. But he was still skeptical and cautious.

"This isn't a trick? You really want to be my father?" asked Adam.

Harry Percy/Hotspur

[Harry Percy/Hotspur]

"Oh making a name for yourself can be the best ting ya can do, lad. It'll make people respect ye as a man" Harry Percy was one who liked glory. And glory meant all the respect in the world. That's what Harry intended to aim for more than anything else. He wanted to encourage adam to feel the same way. He nodded when it came to talking about the kids "Aye, I agree with ya lad. War is no place for little ones. We try to keep tem safe"

He then heard Adam's questions, he understood the boy's concern. Adam was alone and wanted to truly feel at home. He wanted to be safe. Like any other normal teen. Harry percy held the boy's shoulder and crossed his heart with a free hand "I swear on me life, me father's life and me father's father's life. No trickery or lies here lad. Come be my son. Me and Yuki will treat ya like family. We'll make you feel safe and we'll protect ya from anyone. I'll take good care and love ye like me own" He gave a soft smile, giving Adam the love he wanted to give "I'm proud to take you in, my boy"

[White Lantern Adam Percy]

Adam grinned.

"I know. Although I'm 15 so I guess I'm not much of a man yet. I don't even know how to fight." said Adam.

He smiled at Harry's words that'd they'd try to keep the children safe.

"Maybe you could ask some guys to use magic or something to put the kids to sleep or something. If the kids don't fight then no one's going to consider them a threat right?" said Adam.

He knew death would probably be inevitable in a war but something about kids fighting and getting hurt or worse just felt wrong to him. Adam listened as harry spoke.

"I'd like that. To have a real father. To belong." said Adam.

When Harry said he'd be proud to take him in Adam hugged him again.

"Ok. Let's do it. I want you to become my new father." said Adam.

[Harry Percy/Hotspur]

"Well ya will become one soon enough and you'll train ta fight. One day you'll be one the best warriors, ya seem ta have the spirit for it" Harry insisted. He then shrugged "When I was your age, being 15 was pretty much being a man. Where I came from, you were a man by the time you were 13. Sure ya family would still protect ya like a kid and treat ya like one but you would still have to work and go to war" He sighed softly, smiling sadly "Tis different times. I'm glad for that"

"Believe me I asked for that and they're tryin' ta work on it. Ya got a smart brain it's just that it's a bit complicated. I don't understand magic all too well and Facilier keeps tellin' me it's harder than it looks. I should believe him I suppose" Harry shrugged again, not disagreeing with Adam but not exactly sure how else to approach it other than demanding change. He was a bit primitive in that area of thinking.

"You do belong. With me. I'd take care of ya. I'd make sure of ya safety" Harry replied assuringly. He then beamed in delight as Adam hugged him and accepted his offer "Good. Welcome home, son. I'll try to be the best dad you asked for"

[White Lantern Adam Percy]

(ooc: father/son bonding through training could be fun.)

Adam smiled.

"Are you a good fighter? Could you teach me how to fight?" asked Adam.

He paused listening to him and nodded.

"So you're from a different time then. Maybe I should be calling you grandfather." teased Adam.

He nodded again.

"I guess it'll work out. We need a magical way or gadget or something to trap them or something so they won't get hurt. But I guess if it was that easy you guys would have thought of that already." said Adam.

Adam smiled at Harry's words.

"I already do feel safe. I haven't felt like since before my mom...."

He trailed off not wanting to think about his mother's death and his death. Sure this war had revived him but when he remembered those creatures he shuddered at the thought.

"Those things killed both of us. I'm only alive cause of this war. My mom didn't get another chance." said Adam.

He grinned.

"It's good to be home. And you already are just by wanting to be my dad." said Adam.

He paused realizing he mentioned Yuki earlier.

"Who is Yuki? Your girlfriend?" asked Adam.

Harry Percy/Hotspur

[Harry Percy/Hotspur]

(OCC: Yeah for sure!)

Harry's head rose up in pride as Adam asked him about his skills in combat. He rubbed his hand with his shirt and replied a bit confidentially "Well I don't mean ta be a arrogant person but I've been declared the best in my homeland. Better than my father and my uncle combined" He chuckled a little before glaring annoyedly as Adam teased him for being a grandfather "Hmf. I'd still be young enough to defeat half of this army in the matter of five minutes"

"That's what I told Facilier, he said something about workin' on it. He's got kids of his own so I think he's taking this to heart" Harry Percy replied calmly as Adam brought up the safety of children once more. Everyone tended to have a soft spot for children, except certain few people but Harry haven't met them just yet. He then saw Adam respond about his mom before stopping himself. Harry wasn't stupid and didn't need him to continue, he held the boy's shoulder and patted it sympathetically. He then sighed softly and replied "I understand. I was killed meself before Facilier brought me here. I intend not to let either of us get killed again"

"Well I never got the chance to have children yet. I've always wanted to be a father" Harry replied softly, looking down in slight awkwardness. It was weird to confess such a deep feeling and to a teenager no less but he did so. He then blushed with a big grin and replied to Adam's question about Yuki "Boyfriend actually. We're both bisexual, at least that's how some people here put it"

[White Lantern Adam Percy]

Adam raised an eyebrow.

"The best? Just how good are we talking here?" asked Adam.

He grinned as he heard Harry's words.

"You shouldn't boast so openly. If the wrong person heard that they might get mad." said Adam, worried yet amused at the same time.

Adam sighed in relief.

"Good. I wouldn't want innocent children to suffer. It's not their fault they ended up on the wrong side. Some may be too young to know the difference." said Adam.

Adam nodded.

"You'd better not. I don't want to lose another parent." said Adam.

Adam grinned.

"Boyfriend huh? Does that mean I'll have two dads soon?" asked Adam, with a grin.

[Harry Percy/Hotspur]

"Oh so good people shiver when they see me sword. I managed to tear down three people at once. Believe me when I say, I'm the best" Harry felt a bit egotistical and felt a need to brag to adam. Like a father who caught a fish and wished to share the story with his son. Harry chuckled at the boy's nervousness and warnings of messing with the wrong people "Now don't you mind about this old man here. Let them come. I welcome the challenge!" He then playfully punched adam, smirking as if to indicate he was somewhat joking. He wouldn't back down from a challenge but constantly bragging was a risk.

"You got a point lad. These kids need to stay off battling til they're a bit older. It ain't safe" Harry nodded solemnly as the conversation of children resumed. He was nervous about the kids and hoped they'd be safe. He then assuredly looked to adam and patted his shoulder "You won't. I've learned from me mistakes"

"Yes it does. Don't you worry, Yuki will love ye. He is a good man and is a loving person" Harry replied, beaming a bit at the mere mention of yuki

[White Lantern Adam Percy]

Adam grinned.

"I have no doubt you are. Maybe I'll be half as good as you with some training. Maybe you could show me some of your moves?" said Adam.

Adam chuckled.

"You just make sure you win." said Adam.

The unspoken words of Adam not wanting to lose a family were left unsaid but kind of implied. He didn't think he'd ever see his mother again and his father and brothers clearly didn't want him. Now he had a new family.

Adam nodded.

"How about we get something like make shift prisons or barriers? Even if we can't capture the kids we could at least keep them off the battlefield. They're no threat to us. When the rest are killed or enslaved the kids we might be able to get them to join us." Said Adam.

Adam smiled.

"I hope so. I guess I've lost a father and two brothers, and gained two fathers instead." Said Adam.

[Harry Percy/Hotspur]

"All in good time I will, lad. With me and some time training you'll be as good as me" Harry replied with a wink. He then heard adam insist he always win and harry understood the boy's concern. He ruffled the boy's head and replied "I always do lad. Especially since I got something worth fighting for" He then listened to adam express more concern of the childen. Harry saw the boy's argument and agreed with it. The kids were just that, kids. They wouldn't know what to do in battle situations as adults did. If anything they were the real victims. Harry replied "Don't you worry about all that. Knowing facilier I doubt he'll lift a finger against a kid. He may be a harsh man but even he has standards. A makeshift prison could work though if we can't get them to safety"

"Ya have lad. Yuki and I will happily take ya in" Harry insisted, smiling a bit at the young man. He was glad adam accepted the invitation. He just hoped that yuki would take him in too