11-08-2018, 12:16 AM
Fire
It wasn't a secret that Vigenere has had quite the run-in with fire. At least, to those that knew him and knew of his past. Vigenere didn't have the ability to control fire like his brother Caesar did, but he was able to control electricity, which could start a fire if it hit something flammable. Even so, Vigenere had been taught in the King's Guard not to use his powers unless he or a fellow Soldier was in trouble, so the Captain didn't really use his powers often and didn't believe in using them at all. Caesar, however, clearly thought otherwise and left their Home Dimension to rot in flames. Vigenere had no idea how his younger brother had gotten the flames to start, nor how his lackeys were able to do so, since he had been trying to protect the King and, eventually, Atbash.
The roaring of the flames were horrible and hearing such a sound still made Vigenere uneasy. While he kept a stoic expression on the outside, he was fighting back memories of his home on the inside. He remembered how suffocating the air had been with smoke everywhere and no matter where he turned, something was always burning. The terrified screams and pained shrieks rang out in the air as he ran, trying to find where his parents were. Atbash was running in front of him, and he stayed behind her, searching for any signs of Caesar or his rogues. However, once they reached their makeshift den, it was already on flames and the sound the wood made clearly showed that the den was going to collapse soon.
Vigenere remembered calling out to his sister last minute just before she plunged into the flames, and frantically looked for a way inside the den that wasn't blocked by fire. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to find any and paused at the window to see his father staring back at him. His father motioned towards Atbash, whom was sobbing at his paws, and Vigenere knew what he wanted him to do. Save her. She wanted to die along with their parents, but they - and Vigenere - didn't want that to happen. Holding his breath, Vigenere jumped through the flames and pulled Atbash out, ignoring her shrieking about how she didn't want to leave their parents' side. It broke Vigenere's heart to see his sister so distraught and in pain and he quickly wrapped himself around her, trying to shield her from the house that was about to collapse.
Despite all that, Vigenere knew that fire was sometimes required for things. Although it made him uncomfortable, the demon knew that it was just a way of life. Fire burned things, but it could be contained and controlled, even if you didn't exactly have the powers to. You just had to make sure things that were flammable weren't nearby and you should be able to keep the flames in one place. Fire provided heat as well, something that would definitely be needed in the upcoming winter months. Vigenere just hoped that Tanglewood wouldn't be suffering too much in the winter that fire would have to be a constant source, because he wasn't sure if he was comfortable with such things just yet.
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