29 Mar 2021, 16:16
The Monster Within
Date: January 3rd, 2021
Time: 10:44 pm
Location: Knight-Alluring residence - Liverpool, England
Henry
Annabeth
Arthur
Luke
Thread that took place before this
Henry felt his world change in a instance, it was only a few minutes ago that the boy found out his father was engaged to Rose Moon's mother... yet that wasn't the worst part. After they retuned, Annabeth seemed to go off on the man and storm up to their room.
However Henry remained next to his older brother; Arthur and across from his father still haven't said a word since returning. The twelve year old leaned against his brother a bit as Arthur wrapped his arm around his should and conversed with their father about the matter.
"Father, I know we don't agree on much and I may not necessarily love you but you deserve to be happy and if Pearl makes you happy again then I'm glad," Arthur spoke as the young adult was almost coming to a understanding with the man as Luke replied" you have no idea how much that means to me to hear that Arthur, thank you. I know that I haven't been the father that your or the twins deserved after your mum passed but I promise I want to change and will do better and Pearl.. Pearl helps me with that more than you can imagine."
"I hope you don't end up breaking your promise because I know that I still need my father at times and even through its late, it's better than never," Arthur shared a smile with his father before checking a watch that laid secure on his wrist and giving his younger brother a squeeze on the shoulder and he spoke" anyway I best be off, long day tomorrow with auror testing coming up."
Luke shared a smile and shook his eldest son hand as he spoke" Yes, of course which good luck on those. I should also check up with a colleague about something to before heading to bed. Henry, you and your sister are fine alone for a while right?" For the first time both pair of eyes laid on Henry and the bot felt his anxiety rise as he inches closer to his brother who squeezed his shoulders as he gave a small nod and spoke"uh yeah," which after Luke gave a nod and appraited away with a small pop.
When it was just Henry and Arthur left alone, the twelve year old felt his brother turn and face him before gasping both of his shoulders which allow Henry to relax a bit as Arthur spoke"I can imagine this night as been chaos for you but I wanted to let you know that no matter what happens or whoever is involved, I will always be here for you and always be on your side," however Henry just gave his brother a small smile as he continued"Your my brother and I will always be by your side, I love you Henry."
Henry was uncomfortable with that phase, 'I love you' maybe because he hardly heard it or because love wasn't something the boy offended experienced as Arthur pulled him into a tight hug and Henry laid his head on his brothers chest and relaxed.
"You will always be my brother but your also smart and brave, your strong Henry stronger than you think," Arthur spoke and Henry wasn't sure why he was saying all this and after a moment more Arthur let go as he spoke"I'll write to you and see you during the summer holiday."
Arthur then appraited and Henry was left alone with his thoughts.
The twelve year old figure he should head up to bed or talk to his twin sister about everything so he headed up to their room.
When the boy stepped foot inside their room, Henry noticed Annabeth was tracing her finger along a Quaffle in her bed and Loki was on his. So naturally the boy went over and sat on his and begun to starch his orange feline behind the ears.
"This night was chaos uh, definitely didn't except for father to get engaged tonight," Henry spoke and eyed his twin who ignored him and got up from her bed as she started to make her way to the door.
Henry jumped from his bed as well as he spoke" wait! Where are you going? Father and Art are both out and should we talk about fathers engagement to Pearl?"
Henry stared at his twin and when his blue eyes met hers, a tension was visible as the girl snapped"Were twins not the same person! I don't have to tell you where I'm going and I definitely don't have to like your arse!"
Henry didn't understand why she was so angry so he tried to calm her down as he spoke"I just ask a question, you could have said no Anna instead of scream-"
But Annabeth had other plans or she was already angry at something else as she shouted"Your such a bloody idiot Henry! I wonder how were even twins sometimes! You never needed to ask and you didn't just ask. You also brought up are father's engagement to Pearl!"
Henry felt like he was losing his relationship or connection with his twin with every word said but again he tried to remain calm as he spoke"It just happen, I thought maybe you would like to talk about since you were always the closest with mum and-"
But Annabeth cut him off as she snapped"And this is all your fault that it's happening!"
That was when everything started come cashing down to Henry and everything stayed to come to him as the boy shouted back, "it's not my fault, I wasn't the reason that she's dead!"
But Annabeth wasn't backing down and either felt the same way Henry did or wanted him to get angry as she shouted"Yes, you are Henry! Your really are draft sometimes! If it wasn't for your bloody arse then maybe she would still be alive but no you didn't run like a normal person! Its like you wanted to a werewolf! A monster! And father had to save you instead of her! It's your fault she died! Its your fault he's engaged! It's all your fault! And you can't see it because your a idiot!"
Henry felt his breathing quicken and mind pound from the thoughts spiraling in his head, not sure not say or if words would be enough until the spoke "No it's not! It's not my fault that she is dead and it's not my fault that father is engaged! And if am a idiot then your a moron if you can't see that night is no ones fault but your to childish to grow up! To see that in situations like that it was no ones fault!"
Then it happen, Annabeth started to pin Henry against himself as she replied"I can see everything perfectly and it was your fault! Why because your a freak! Wait no, your a monster!,"
Henry then had a idea of what she was doing and only replied"Anna don't, please don't!"
But his twin didn't listen and continued,"Your a monster! A monster that no one loves and can only hurt others!"
Henry only wanted his sister to stop but the emotions started to build up inside him as he spoke" Anna, please stop!"
However Annabeth didn't listen and continued on, "A monster with no friends because who can ever learn to love a monster like you! Your destined to be alone and your meant to hurt anyone that comes close to you. Why because your a monster and will always be!"
And that was it, that was the moment all his concealed emotions broke through, that was the moment his anxiety took control, that was the moment the monster from within woke up,"Shut up! Just shut up Annabeth! Your not better! No one may love me but at least I have magic! Sometimes I wish that you were never my twin!"
A beat
And then that was the moment both processed what was said and Henry quickly try to speak" Anna, I'm sorry. I didn't mean-"
But Annabeth cut him off as she smile a bit and spoke"The truth at last."
A beat
Annabeth then spoke"I wish you were never my twin to!"
The preteen then ran from the room and out to the street where she would disappear, Henry would try to look for her but the girl was already long gone with Henry regretting his words but also swearing never to let the monster within out again.
"There's no such thing as strange creatures, only blinked people" - Newt Scamander