He coiled up, making himself look smaller. He just sat there, staring at the sand.

He growls, laying down and covering his snout with his claws.

"Why wasn't it me?" , He suddenly asked. He turned to Rei, with year filled eyes. Zale looked like he just slapped him. "I promised him I would be the strong one..." , He gulped, a tear ran down his cheek.

Suddenly Rei shifts, showing his blue-haired self. He walks up to Zale, holding out a hand, asking permission to hug him.

Zale didn't move but let him proceed. When Did hugged him, He leaned in, too weak to lift his arms. Then came his tears, staining Rei's shirt with eyeball sweat.

He hugs him gently, not caring about the tears staining his shirt.

He snuggled into the crook of Rei's neck.

Rei quickly hugs him slightly tighter, resting his chin on Zales' shoulder.

"Get a room!" , There was a sudden familiar teasing voice. It had ruined the moment. There stood Azure, hands at her hips. "I told you to get him to bed." Azure stuffed over, now standing over them. " Our but is in the Village, not the water. ". She patted their backs, telling them to follow. She quickly flew off after.

He sighs, stepping back reluctantly with a nod before shifting, waiting for him to fly off first.