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1 Out of 10 Wouldn't Recommend

WHO: Wukong, existing CR
WHAT: Returning from death and processing
WHEN: December 5th
WHERE:The Summer flower yard, but mostly around Blossomcrown
WARNINGS:Lots of grief, relief, and musing on death and relationships.

Flower Yard - Locked to LMK cast
Waking up in the Flower Yard was...well it was weird. Even not being himself at the time, Wukong recalled what happened. The portal, sending MK and Red Son through because they were just children, the portal closing. Looks like they weren't kidding about the fact that if you got stuck you died.

The large colorful hibiscus flower tipped forward, slipping him out of it before he could dwell too much and he brushed himself off before looking around. There wasn't really any reason to stick around in this reverse graveyard, and being dead hadn't entirely settled in his mind yet. But he had the nagging feeling that things were just okay. He should head back to Blossomcrown and make sure things are okay.

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((ooc: Feel free to start something around Blossomcrown. Wukong will just be around.))

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"MK, none of what happened was your fault."

He started to pet through MK's hair, holding him tight. The pain his student was feeling was palpable and Wukong absolutely hated it. He hated the idea that MK would ever regret trying to to do the right thing just because of something he couldn't control.

"You were amazing on the mission. I'm glad you were there."

"B-But you died! You're not supposed to die!" He cried out and looked up at Monkey king. He sobbed and shook. He couldn't help it. This all just rolled out of him without any real thought.

"If I hadn't gone, you might have made it out. You would have...gotten back. Did I slow you down? Maybe if I didn't go or get younger...I lost you again...and I feel like it's all my fault!"

"If you hadn't gone, who would have kept the peace between me and Red Son? We couldn't even communicate and you were the only one who could understand us both."

Wukong started to run his fingers through MK's hair, looking up at his flower. MK wasn't wrong though. He shouldn't be able to die. He'd spent so much time making sure it wouldn't happen but it had, just like that.

"It's not your fault that I'm apparently not immortal here, and as much as that scares me, I'm more relieved that you weren't hurt, MK."

The words made sense and it did help to push down the guilt. It extinguished some of the burning pain from it but not all. He looked up at Monkey King as he spoke. He sniffled as his sobs did die down a little.

"...You did it for us. I know you did. You saved us and didn't even think twice about it. You died. I-I just...I'm sorry. I couldn't save you back, Monkey King. I'm so sorry." He buried his face in his mentor's chest and sobbed softly.

"Of course I did, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Because you're worth that."

Wukong used one of his sleeves to wipe MK's tears and smiled at him. He really felt things just so strongly. It really made him wish he was better at helping MK through them. "You don't have to save me back, Bud. You were here when I got back and you're always here for me. Besides, it's not like you've never saved me before. You've already done it at least three times."

MK leaned into the sleeve and couldn't look away from Wukong. He watched his mentor as he spoke and sniffled. At least his sobbing had stopped now. He had but somehow...

"Not saving you this time just feels awful. You not being here felt awful. I missed you," He said softly. He leaned more into Monkey King and hugged him tightly.

"You are one of the most important people in my life. I need you to know that. I hope you know that."

"It's going to sound awful, but it's a good thing that it feels awful. Because it shows how much you care." He tightened his hold on MK and just held him close. "If that is ever not how you feel then something is likely wrong. So all I'm asking is you believe me when I tell you that none of this was your fault."

One of the most important people in MK's life...someone MK felt awful not having around. Did he deserve it? Probably not, but he still wanted that so much. He rested his head on MK's shoulder, just focusing on him.

"I know. And I'm not going to forget that. Thanks, MK. For being here."

MK clung tightly to his mentor. He chuckled darkly and nodded, sniffling. "Y-Yeah. I guess that's true. It does sound awful but I get it." MK just made sure to not let go. Like he was afraid if he did, Monkey King might disappear again. In MK's mind, Monkey King did deserve it. He deserved someone wanting him around. He was so sure Wukong deserved it. Others maybe didn't see it or had their reasons for distance but Mk didn't.

Mk didn't want distance.

"U-Unless you get amnesia again," He tried to joke and laughed a little."

"Weeeeeell...if that happens, you won't let me forget. You'll bring me back ASAP and you'll be my best bud until you succeed."

Wukong started to purr, not ready to let MK go either. He was honestly just relieved that his student was physically unharmed, the image of the Jade Emperor still looming in the back of his mind. That could have been so much worse than it had been.

MK nodded. He would do everything he could.

"I'd stuff your mouth full of peppers and hit you with a rock, if I had to," MK said. Though not too big a rock. Especially if Monkey King could die here. Oh. Oh there was the sorrow again. He clung to Monkey King tighter. The purring helped. He just stayed close with Monkey King, not ready to pull away yet.

Edited 2023-12-15 06:04 (UTC)

That mental image was something Wukong couldn't help but laugh at, considering that exact combo gave and solved his original amnesia...and the thought of MK's energy levels with doing that was just a funny picture. He flopped back with a content sigh, not minding that it meant MK was basically cuddling his chest from on top of him.

"I'm glad I have you looking out for me."

"I'll always be here to look out for you, if I can help it," MK said softly. He laid his head on Wukong's chest and closed his eyes. He didn't want to move and had no nervousness about this. He could hear Monkey King's heart and that was the best sound in the world right now. He chirped softly as his eyes slid closed.

"Heh, that's supposed to be my job, MK."

Wukong just held MK close, wanting to reassure him and enjoying how close they could be. He chirped in response and looked down at him. "We're going to have to leave eventually, Bud. But I'm not too keen on doing it riiight now."

"We can look after each other. You need it too," MK countered without lifting his head up. He knew they'd have to go. Staying here was not an option.

"Just five more minutes?" He asked and snuggled close. Just enough time to make sure this was real. That he wasn't dreaming.

"You should see Macaque. I think he'd be happy to see you. Even if he doesn't admit it."

Surprisingly, Wukong's pride wasn't wounded by the idea he might need looking after too. Instead he was just touched by MK's continuing determination to keep them close. He sighed and ruffled MK's hair, resting his hand on the young hero's back. "Yeah, we'll look after each other."

The request for five more minutes made him laugh, but the mention of Macaque was sobering.

"He'll find me when he's ready. Even I can't keep track of him if he doesn't want to be found."

MK just nodded. They would look after each other. Mk didn't want to lose his mentor. Never again.

"That makes sense. I just think he'd be glad to see you. You could call him, you know. If he doesn't turn up and is being a stubborn monkey." That was the last push Mk would do. He chirped and just snuggled for that five minutes. Then finally he got up.

"Okay. Let's go home."

Wukong chuckled and pushed himself to his feet. He was about to agree, but sensed a familiar presence. "I'll catch up in a bit, Bud. I think I'm needed here for just a bit longer." He gave MK's shoulder a squeeze. "You going to be okay until I meet you at the castle?

MK didn't feel the presence. Still, if he would meet up again. The sudden change did make him think Wukong realized something.

"Yeah. Just text me when you're on your way, okay?" So I know you're safe.

"Sure thing, Bud. I'll see you soon."

Wukong gave him the warmest smile he could manage, meaning it, but still processing. "Thanks again for being here to welcome me back."

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1 Out of 10 Wouldn't Recommend

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