#heho my little silly best friends

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Part 3 to A New Light the first FK story, 2nd part can be found here.

Az n Laz begin their winter break after Laz helped Az barely pass his classes after not doing any work for 2 months. Laz insists on going to the flying park more but Az eventually snaps a bit at Laz saying he can’t or his dad who’s home for winter break would be absolutely pissed. This is news to Laz and asks why. Az explains how his dad had some drama and now he hates all scouts with a burning passion and if he knew Az wanted to be one it would ruin their already strained relationship. Laz tries to convince Az that’s not fair but Az just pushes it off and suggests going to the arcades instead. Az is obviously getting annoyed again so Laz agrees to.

Later in the month after Christmas, Az excitedly tells Laz of the up and coming Blue moon festival and if Laz was planning on coming this year. Laz clams up a bit and admits he’s never actually been much to Azazel’s surprise. Az takes this in stride though and convinces Laz to come with him for his very first time so they could do all the activities together. Lazarus is nervous when he gets inside and is a bit lost in the crowd but gets picked up quickly by Azazel to play carnival games together. While taking a small break together on a nearby perch and eating cotton candy together an announcement from the fair speakers announces in a crackled voice that the Flying Duos Derby was open for sign up and would start in 1 hour.

Once the announcement ends Az excitedly talks about the yearly duos derby to Laz and how even arc angel Michael would be in the first race and watch the rest. But once he remittances on when he was in the race he stops himself from mentioning who he raced with and just sighs mumbling about he guesses he just has to watch this year. Laz meekly speaks up though and suggests maybe he could be Azazel’s partner this year but says it’s okay if he doesn’t want to since he is so new to this whole scout thing. Azazel jumps at the idea though and pulls Laz across the festival to sign up for a duo’s slot. Lazarus and Az while waiting for the races to start practice a bit outside the fair but quickly becomes obvious Lazarus is shaking and nervous. Az stops when he notices and grabs him by the shoulders asking what’s the matter. Laz is shaken now that the crowd around the derby was growing so large and was scared he would screw up infront of everyone, setting in stone that he was weak as everyone tells him. Az shakes him out of it and encourages him he can never know if he never tries.

Both join up into the group around the makeshift flying stadium as Duke comes up to introduce Michael to the first race as the yearly guest. The first race begins with Michael going against The Lamb and Gabriel but wins as he does most years. Az n Laz are called aside as the elementary kids go out and begin to put on their gear. Laz gets the shakes again but elbows him with a smile to go through with it. Once they’re all lining up for the relay Laz gets bumped harshly by an annoyed Angel who starts to talk to Az. This is Cassiel and sneers at Azazel if his new fledgling friend is so much better that he could leave him behind. Az just tells Laz to ignore him and they all ready up to start the race.

Despite his nerves Lazarus pulls through during the race and during the last lap is in the lead. Cassiel behind him realizes this and his anger and jealousy takes him and kicks Lazarus out of the air and into the cold mud below. Whistles are blown and a moment after Cassiel takes pleasure in Lazarus’s flailing he’s quickly taken off by his dad Michael who’s rather embarrassed. Az flies down to Lazarus to help him out of the mud and make sure he’s alright. Laz says he’s ok but it’s clear he’s embarrassed and doing his best not to cry while covered in mud. Az takes him into the lockers to clean him off and save him from any more stares. Laz cleans off but doesn’t speak much outside of yes and no making Az rather anxious he screwed up convincing Laz into this. Luckily both are called out and surprised with the 1st place award as both had actually out lapped the other contestants during said race and were given the award as Cassiel and his brother were disqualified.

Laz’s mood was made much better after this and the two went to enjoy the festival feast. Laz notices someone watching from the shadows but when they made eye contact they ran off so Laz brushed it off. Az brings up Laz to a old building roof top near by to watch the fireworks after eating but once they begin something seems the matter with Lazarus. Too nervous to ask directly Az brings up the idea of seeing the Moonblooms near by and Laz quietly agrees.

Lazarus follows Azazel slowly to a large glowing field of flowers and both sit down and watch the bright blue moon and stars above. Az is still nervous as Laz is quiet as ever but before he can talk he realizes Lazarus is crying. He sits up and asks what’s the matter and Laz just breaks a bit, nervously laughing and saying sorry. Lazarus explains it was all just so much and he’s sorry for not talking before about it. Azazel says it’s alright but Laz also begins to explain what else was on his mind. The whole situation, especially hearing and seeing the fireworks just reminded him of all the times he sat from his house window watching from afar since he never had a parent or even his sister around to take him. His tears were a combination of joy and sadness that he was only now getting to experience this. Az comforts Laz the best he can and eventually promises Laz he’ll always be here to come with him and when Laz asks really Az promises. Laz hugs Az thanking him and both eventually stand up to head home for the night.

Wowza that was long but this is the last part of this story! Next up is Cain and fair warning it’s much much more intense then these two silly goobers. As usual questions about anything are always allowed, cheers!