Stormbringer Cookie.

The deity who Dark Cacao Cookie had requested an alliance with prior to his awakening and who he had ended up becoming best friends with, along with a two-sided love that both of them have confessed and recently started dating (in secret), was now being carried into his Citadel in an unconscious and severely injured state, laid before him by Caramel Arrow Cookie and Crunchy Chip Cookie after having been found directly outside of his Kingdom’s walls.

Dark Cacao was in an uncharacteristic state of shock before he ended up deciding to bring her to the Pure Vanilla Kingdom in hopes of having his friend and fellow Ancient, Pure Vanilla Cookie, heal her. You see, he didn’t want to make his own medics heal her because they were still struggling with the aftermath of the Pale Ailment, and the other kingdom previously mentioned wasn’t that far. He had left the meet-up that Pure Vanilla hosted between the other 3 Ancients early, something in his gut telling him something would occur at his Kingdom, and he was right.

In a silent act of affection to the Sky Deity’s unconscious form, he kept his cloak on but wrapped some of it around her to keep her warm, not caring about the fact that the jam from one of her many wounds was staining his clothing.

Current time.

Pushing past the guards, who let him in without issue because he’s always welcome, Dark Cacao rushed into the Vanilla Castle, past his four friends, to set Stormbringer down on the couch, sitting next to her and pulling her against him as he looks up at his 4 friends, who were now concerned about the deity’s state. He spoke up before anyone else could, wanting to skip questions and get her treated as soon as possible, speaking quickly with a fear that is a stark contrast to his usual stoicism. He placed one hand around Stormbringer’s waist, pulling her more against him. “…This is Stormbringer Cookie, a close friend… how this happened is unbeknownst to me.”

Hollyberry and Golden Cheese, despite their concern, exchanged knowing glances at the ‘close friend’ part, having assisted Dark Cacao with his earlier love for her and also gave him advice for a confession that came true.

Pure Vanilla was immediately the one to step up with haste, glancing over her state for a moment with dismay before looking over to Dark Cacao with determination, nodding slightly as he quickly approached the two on the couch. “…I’ll tend to her injuries, my friend.” He looks at White Lily, knowing he’ll need to stay with Dark Cacao to reassure him, he spoke up. “White Lily Cookie, may you grab the med kit?”

White Lily quickly nodded and walked off to get the med kit, leaving the room momentarily before returning rather quickly and giving the med kit to Pure Vanilla, kneeling next to the healer with a concerned expression, one hand hovering in front of her mouth as she stared at Stormbringer’s state with worry. “…Oh my…”

Pure Vanilla took the med kit from her, looking at Dark Cacao upon noticing his hesitance, quickly consoling him, but also noticing his uncharacteristic protectiveness over her. “…She’ll be fine, alright?” He said gently, opening his medical kit and taking out gauze, medical tape, a roll of bandages, cleaning alcohol, and antiseptic cream while looking at him with encouragement.

Dark Cacao looked down at her in worry, his eyes narrowing slightly to mask the worry in his eyes, adjusting his hold on her to be looser, as he’s dropping his guard around his most trusted friends. He closes his eyes to bury his face in her hair as he nods, the worry in his expression palpable, Pure Vanilla’s words not reassuring him whatsoever.