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Two Birds - Animatic #1

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Summary for Youtube Animatic #1 "Two Birds"

A quick summary of how Todd and Varian came to be, and how they fell apart.

Notes:

OKAY SO I'M TRYING TO MOVE THE SUMMARIES FROM YOUTUBE TO HERE just for archive things y'know- but these will be a bit edited!!
If you haven't seen the animatic yet here it is :] >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElNVpcn0gfw&t=56s
This is a primarily an animated series I am working on! words are not my strong suit-

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When on the streets Todd usually hanged around communities as most of the loners do around there with not really having a place to belong. One day how ever Todd noticed another kid while at the meet ups, it was a plus to him it was someone his age and was surprised to had never see before. That was odd considering Todd has been around these areas and seen a lot of people. He was about his height with darker blueish blackish, blue eyes to match with his pupils incredibly slit, Todd presumed he wasn't enjoying his time here, he didn't want him to go away however.

Hoping to befriend him Todd tries to appear friendly but that only warded off the other kid even faster. Having noticed he never took any rations though Todd thought he would go to his own lil food source he found and get the courage to offer it to him. It worked when it lead to them trying to get more apples from the tree of his and Todd falling out of it. It made the other laugh which Todd was grateful for.

Upon their first true conversation Todd learns how the boy also wished things would be different here, that it would change for everyone- and to know someone who dreamed like him was a new feeling. From there Todd and the boy (who he found out was called Varian) slowly started to linger around each other, at first it was just somehow meeting each frequently (kind of- Todd did kind of tracked him down sometimes) to just always meeting at a certain time somewhere.

That lead to them just finally deciding to become travelling companions. It was delightful for Todd to have someone he could play with, to call a friend. The same was for Varian as he didn’t form any of social acquaintances, even with the nicest communities around there like Todd at least had done. It was well though, they scraped by and were okay, they could rely on each other and that was all they needed. However in their Kingdom there lies many issues, but one thing every lower class citizen is terrified of is the higher guards.

They were more powerful than them, than anyone in the lower class, not anything power wise but were just more fit, healthier. They could easily end anyone in these communities.

Todd had seen before what they’ve done and will do and knows to not mess with them. Varian was unbeknownst to that unspoken rule as he tried to get his own rations- but with a guard thinking he was getting seconds he called him out. Varian could only stay quiet but knew he was not at fault for that, The guard got annoyed with the lack of communication seeing it as a sign of disrespect however- taking his spear and swung at the boy.

Todd turned his head from one of the adults he was talking to when he heard Varian cry out- seeing him on the ground with a gash in his leg, blood spattered on the dirt.

He ran to him, profusely apologizing to the guard as he begged the taller man to forgive him, trying to drag Varian away- The guard only huffed as he went and focused on some other group to hand food.

Todd of course panicking took Varian to a small group he thought could help- They could only do so much though as the the gash was deep,, but were able to sanitize and stitch it closed. After bandaging him the best advice they could give was to just stay still and don’t reopen it. Varian wasn’t comfortable staying with these people but Todd still somehow managed to convince him it was for the best.

That plan was ruined however when another one of those days came, Todd was unsure why it happened but he knew it was today with seeing so many panicked like the last time he'd witness it, he was sure that it was the crowd reacting to what they just saw and running away hiding. Even the community they were staying with left their spot to run and hide away.

Todd didn't want to get left behind, profusely waking Varian up and urging him to get up and come with him- they tried to sneak to near their Tree which was the only place Todd could think of. They didn’t get far as Varian’s wound was reopened. All the excess moving started making him bleed out and the pain was too much, he felt like passing out. Todd felt helpless as he trie d to get Varian up after he collapsed, but noticed over looming figures above him fly by.

“There here-” he thought, quickly unfurling his wings and grabbing Varian to hide themselves with hovering his wings on top of them, he was grateful his wings were a dark color but Varian's black wings would be much more useful.

He started feeling Varian's wavered breathing slow down- becoming quieter and quieter. He was really panicking now- what the hell should he do?? Try to move him?? Go back and get supplies and come back?? What if something happens when he is gone??? He can’t leave him- what should he do?? Feeling frustrated and scared Todd cries out for help- hoping someone would come back for them, he can’t carry Varian on his own.

He quickly regretted that decision though remembering his circumstance- it was too late however as he felt a new over looming figure, seeing the ground get darker under him from their shadow.

He looked up to see a guard- one much bigger than them. She didn’t have a weapon but that doesn’t mean she couldn’t kill them still. He was anxious but desperate, so so desperate to keep him alive.

“Are you going to hurt us?” he asked- not shakily but definitely in a tone of fear.

The guard over looked them, giving a look Todd couldn’t understand.

She reached down however- grabbing Varian in a flash from his arms and walking away.

Todd scrambled up as he grabbed on to Varian's hand, attempting to pull back-

“NO! PLEASE- ” he cried- he felt it as the guard stopped, turning to him with that look again. "P-PLEASE HE CAN HEAL-  HE CAN I SWEAR!" He pleaded, pulling hard on Varian trying to keep him here.

“Do you think you can you keep up with me?” she said as she lifted up her wings, they were dark and large, much larger than his. 

Todd knew what she meant,

and wasn’t really sure he if could but nodded.

“Yes, ma’am.” he replied quietly with all the respect he could give and unfurled his wings too.

 

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Varian woke up in somewhere new- it was bright.

He noticed Todd beside him, he looked tired but happy to see him, tears welling up in his eyes. "You're up! How are you feeling?? Are you okay? Can I do anything?"

The bombardment of questions made Varian smile, "I'm fine, thank you- where are we?" He asked as he continued to look around, it was more? vivid here...

He tried to shift around but noticed how his leg felt sore- it hurt to move it- what happened?

Todd relaxed as he leaned over the bed, giving a sigh. "You might freak out but.." Todd explained how they were now in the main Capital region and the situation with the guard and everything. And he was
right about his assumption, Varian started panicking again-

"WE ARE WHERE?"

"I'm sorry- I panicked and you wouldn't stop bleeding"

"How will we get out? We can't stay here, Todd-"

"I don't know- not yet" he said as he sunk into the side of the bed a bit more, he felt guilty about reacting such a way in that alley
but he really didn't know what else to do- he thought another group of something would show up- not a literal Guard.
(but honestly he was screaming what did he expect)?

They were expected to become trained for exchange of the Capital's medical help however.

And that they were thrown into- As soon as Varian was deemed fit they were given a uniform, and started from being educated in simple ways on to learning how to fight and fly properly. They never really made friends with anyone there- they couldn’t trust any other guard and only kept that to themselves. The only one they did trust was Solaris- the one who took Varian but that was still sometimes a bit iffy.

Though Todd learned to look up to her and for advice and training, he trusted her a bit more than Varian did. The years passed however as they grew up, eventually falling in love over time and it was peaceful.

But It ate at both them knowing that the people they used to be around is still down there, suffering. They were still starving, homeless, sick, hurt, hunted.

They were grateful for what they had now but they knew it wasn’t right, they are now with the people they grew up to despise, they didn't want this. So in their years they always made plans and possible ways to improve their Kingdom, hoping to somehow put it to play but they just didn’t have that much power yet, no where to propose their ideas to. Though years later Varian one day overheard some of the higher ranking guards talking of plans of the Sovereign looking for an understudy- a protégé of sorts for themselves by looking for younger individuals here. He took note of how they said it seemed too early for his career as the latest King to be taking a protégé.

But Varian pondered on this for days, realizing how much influence such a position might have- far more than just a guard. He could input their ideas he and Todd worked on for years here if he was under the wing of the highest power and maybe change some ways around here- ecstatic he told Todd what he wished to do.

Todd of course supported him, helping in any way he could. Varian started to hurl himself in his studies and work even more than ever, thinking that the Sovereign would want someone knowledgeable. His leg was a bit damaged so he wasn’t as good as fighting as Todd was- Todd always joked how he would be his royal knight or something.

Varian was right though- there was official news three months later of how they were searching for candidates for the Sovereign to judge and choose, and when that list came out Varian saw in the 6 rows of possible candidates his own name. He ran to tell Todd the news, both so ecstatic for the first step in their dream.

The day came as Varian had to go meet the Sovereign, while getting ready with the outfit given to him he could feel his nerves eating at him- all his doubts in his mind bundling up. Todd could sense it as he tried to joke around, but also giving him assurance of how he’s got this, and with how hard he’s worked for this there is no way he would fail. Varian felt relieved to have his partner with him in that moment- giving his last hug for luck before he was escorted to the main building of the capital.

 

That would be the last Todd would see of him for 2 days. Todd could only wait, but he always checked around the main building of the capital for any sign for him.

One day however Varian came back to their room- Todd felt relief wash over him as he went to greet him, seeing three extra gold bands on his arm and congratulating him on succeeding, telling how proud he was in joy and excitement. Varian acted the same as before but seemed quieter to Todd though, he knew his pupils hardly ever dilated unlike his which he has no control over- but even then Varian would relax his eyes around him at least a little. The interaction was brief though when Varian said he had to go back to the main building and came to just get something.

Todd thought it would be their papers but it was instead clothes. Todd didn’t say anything, maybe he would get the later and was still settling in the position. But something still felt off and just said he would try to visit the capital building later so try to meet him, saying bye when Varian shut the door. 

He stomach felt wrong somehow. Later Todd did go scout the building after training with Solaris- he saw Varian outside but he was accompanied by some personal guards.

Said guards looked ready to fight, Todd wasn’t sure what to fight what until he saw someone on the ground, they looked injured.

He watched as Varian nodded and one of the guards started going towards the guy who started to try and scramble away. Todd knew it was going to far- Varian isn’t like this.

He rushed to land down between the two people and ordered for Varian to stop- asking what happened to push him this far. Varian looked pissed from the disturbance of the moment as he said with poison from his mouth to “dispose of him”. That took Todd aback, confused and bewildered, but as he saw the guards change their target to him at once.

He looked back at Varian for answers- he only saw his expression that looked filled with hatred, absolute anger and that scared Todd.

“He’s serious…” Todd thought, he had to leave, so he took off at once, he didn't know where he was flying too but anywhere but here.

It wasn’t long before he could see the three guards behind him, he knew two of them had elliptical wings so he could out pace them- the one in front has wings like his and that was the issue.

With nothing to defend himself with Todd knew his only option was to run- possibly tire the other out? He wanted to get distance first so he tried to dive and get into a better air current, the other did the same as soon as he went. But Todd wasn’t wary of their weapon when the other knew he wouldn’t catch up so instead halted and took the shot.

It was a second later when Todd felt a piercing pain and felt his wing lodge when he tried to move it. He was going to crash, he knew this- he could only try to glide himself to the nearest island of land. It did not help doing that with only one functional wing. He couldn't slow down fast enough, hitting the ground hard- and soon follow the other guard and his acquainted.

Everything quickly went black for him.

 

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Todd then woke up, as if he had slept a thousand years.

He felt the dirt and rocks he was on before replaced with something soft, it was dark too.

He felt his wings being restricted and at once his memory came back to life suddenly remembering what just happened too, even with his head pounding- he was still alive though so they must be looking for him.

“I have to leave” he thought as he lifted himself up, an immediate regretful decision as his body screamed at him, feeling his arms shake from the forceful job of holding himself up.

It was too much, he was going to throw up-pass out, something.

He heard a creak to his left though as he turned to look- prepared mentally for the worst, but only saw a woman he’s never seen before standing there looking worried.

“Oh” he thought to himself, soon collapsing after- “it’s just a lady...huh” he plopped down on the bed again as he heard distant talking that seemed to be for him.

He didn’t stay awake long enough to find out.