She never knew it, but he'd always there for her.~Q

Quake watched his older cousin shape a castle from the sandbox. The older's tongue stuck out in concentration, the heat making her perspire. Quake frowned. Why did his older cousin insist on playing under the heat whilst they could stay perfectly cool and sheltered below the shaded trees?

He sighed and looked at the sky. It was beautifully blue-calming.

A flash of dark purple passed through the corner of his eyeslids before disappearing in the direction of the sand box. The raven watched curiously as the boy, who older then his cousin, walked towards his older cousin staring mutely at the other. He watched Marie smile and offer a hand. The boy smiled back and kicked. Sand flew and Marie coughed.

It was the first fight Quake had gotten into.