They didn't even wait for us to reply, the two of them rushing back towards the gate of Alpha Pure.
"Guess that's a yes." Theo sighed but smiled. "I'll go help them out so we're not waiting too long. Nice to meet you, Odion." Theo went off to chase after the Sun twins.
"You forgot to tell them if you wanted chocolate or vanilla," Finn pointed out.
"I don't know," Odion replied.
"Chocolate is nice… but vanilla is good too." Orion appeared deep in thought. Finn and I exchanged looks and we ended up laughing.
Orion and Odion looked at us with confused expressions. "What?"
"Nothing," I replied, and Finn laughed.
"I'm glad you two are all happy brothers again. Having the both of you together is intriguing to watch."
"We're not your entertainment," Odion grumbled.
"Don't worry, I'll tell you all his secrets to use against him when he least expects it." Orion grinned and Odion looked pleased.
"Excellent."
"Oh no! You said you wouldn't tell anyone!" Finn snapped.
"He's my loving, adorable, twin brother. I can't possibly hold such sacred information back from him," Orion said dramatically and began to walk away.
"Come back here dammit!" Finn huffed. He turned to Odion and reached out to pat his shoulder.
"Seriously, though. Thanks for protecting Celestia and helping us on multiple occasions. We appreciate it."
Finn turned around and raced off to begin arguing with Orion who brushed him off. I shifted to face Odion who was fidgeting in his spot.
"You okay?" I asked.
"Ya. It's just… a little overwhelming. I didn't expect them to be nice. They didn't give me dirty looks or anything. Even when I was a bit mean."
"You weren't mean. They know you meant well. You did a really good job." I leaned up and kissed him.
He pressed his forehead against mine. "Is Hunter coming back for sure?"
"Ya, I think so," I replied and glanced back to see the brown-haired phoenix shifter walking our way.
He looked relieved and I let go of Odion's hand to give Hunter a hug.
"Hey," he whispered.
"Hey," I replied, knowing we didn't need to say much. From the way he held me against him and breathed deeply, I could tell he was happy I was back.
"Don't leave us for that long again. I don't think I can stand another night listening to Finn cry into his pillow."
"Was it that bad?" I asked and pulled back to see his appalled face.
"Horrible."
I gave him a remorseful look and he kissed me before I could do the same. "Welcome back."
"Thank you." I kissed him one last time and pulled back to look at Odion who was staring at Hunter.
"I wonder why it took me so long to see the resemblance?" Odion pondered.
