When you had suddenly vanished from sight, N was engulfed in a storm of confusion and worry, a tumultuous wave crashing over him. His heart raced, filling with an unsettling dread as he turned away from the warmth and camaraderie shared with V and Uzi. They were strong and resourceful, and he knew they could hold their own for a moment, but you—your safety was his singular priority, eclipsing everything else in that chill-laden moment.

The icy wind whispered through the trees, carrying ethereal echoes that seemed to beckon him toward you. As N scanned the vast, untouched landscape, his sharp gaze caught faint prints delicately etched into the shimmering blanket of pristine snow. A surge of determination ignited within him; he would not let fear claim him. With resolute steps, he began to follow the trail, each print guiding him deeper into the dark, foreboding embrace of an icy forest. The gnarled branches loomed overhead, twisted and menacing, but his keen yellow eyes pierced through the shadows, each flicker of movement sparking a fresh coil of anxiety in his chest.

Suddenly, an unexpected motion in the corner of his eye drew his attention like a magnet. Without a moment's hesitation, N lifted off the ground, propelling himself through the thick, swirling clouds that obscured the sky. He soared with grace, his form slicing through the frigid air, defying gravity’s constraints. The sharp chill brushed against his metallic skin, invigorating in its briskness, but the urgency of the situation spurred him onward. Each powerful beat of his wings thrummed in harmony with the quickening pulse of his heart.

As he neared the source of his concern, a strange mixture of relief and dread flooded through him at the sight of you. There you were, curled into a tight ball, your wings drawn around you like a protective cocoon crafted from silken shadows, while your tail coiled around your form, its serpentine embrace signaling an unsettling transformation. Something was disconcertingly off. As he approached with cautious curiosity, N's keen senses registered a shocking alteration; your wings, once reminiscent of gleaming metal, had morphed into something more organic—bat-like in their structure, a soft, velvety texture replacing the cold, hard surfaces he once recognized. His eyes widened at the sight; your tail had taken on an alarming new visage, adorned with an almost reptilian aspect, four piercing, otherworldly eyes blinking in an uncanny rhythm, exuding a semblance of sentience that sent shivers down his spine.

Horror twisted in N's gut as the chilling realization crashed over him; this transformation could only be the work of the absolute solver—it could be nothing else. You were evolving, morphing into a creature far removed from the person he cherished, echoing the haunting changes Uzi had undergone before. Panic washed over him, softening the sharp lines of his features as he braced himself against the whirlwind of emotions.

“Hey, hey… C’mon, look at me,” he called out gently, attempting to bridge the distance that now loomed between you. His hand hovered hesitantly over the contours of your wings, yearning for connection yet holding back, respecting the boundary dictated by your fear. “I… I know this is scary,” he murmured softly, a reassuring whisper threaded with empathy, as he gently grasped your tail—a gesture of comfort and solidarity.

“Hey, friend! Don’t be sad! Turn that frown upside down!” N teased, his voice playfully adopting a British accent, hoping to coax a response from you. He held back a small chuckle as he moved the jaw of your tail, transforming it momentarily into a whimsical puppet. It was a light-hearted act, a desperate attempt to pull you from the depths of despair, and he could only wish that in your current state, you could find a fragment of joy amid the turmoil that surrounded you both.