A new beginning

N/A · 06-15-2013, 08:30 PM

This moment, it was hard to believe that in a few weeks time moments like this would last forever. He would never be forced to part from her in all the rest of his life. No one could keep them apart, no one could forbid him from seeing her, nothing could ever destroy their relationship or put stress upon it. Things would be different, better, and he couldn't wait. Finding a den would only be the start, though it was a step he knew they'd need to take to solidify their betrothal and marriage. He didn't know how long she'd be willing to stay here before going back to her family, and he needed to be sure they made big decisions like a home while she was with him.

He watched her leap down from her own chosen pedestal, leaning forward and caressing his cheek. A smile crossed his lips as he placed a swift kiss on her muzzle. Maverick's mind was already whirring to dens he'd seen before, ones that were unoccupied and rather hard to find. The last thing he wanted was to be disturbed by anyone. He needed his own sanctuary where he could take off his crown and just be himself, and he was sure she would need and want the same. She described her den vaguely, and he began to think of ideas that might be somewhat similar to it - though a change wouldn't be bad either, he supposed.

"I think the southern forest might be our best bet. The cattle often roam there but they aren't much of a bother. Most don't go that far south to sleep, so we might be able to find some unoccupied dens there - or we could dig one." Digging one would take a few days, especially in the snow, but it was possible. However, if they could find a decent one they could always expand it in less than a day and improve upon it as they went. He watched her go, nudging him and slipping through the agape door. He blinked thrice as the light of the sun gleaming off of the snow blinded him temporarily. As his vision returned he brushed against her side and took off toward the forest at a gentle trot.

He continued on, knowing she'd catch up to him easily. His tail flagged out behind him like a banner, wavering in the cool air. A faint smile painted his lips as he carried on - it wasn't a long way to the forest. The sparse trees soon thickened, signaling that they were entering the southern forest. He weaved artfully around each tree that rose up in front of him until they began to thin once more, opening up into the large meadow. The cattle were huddled together in a mass - a few of them at least - but the black bull was nowhere to be found. The wolf moved on, unwilling to disturb them for the time being. He would go to a den he knew. It had been abandoned by foxes or something like that and would be a bit tight - but could easily be expanded to suit their needs. The thick knot of trees came into his view and he shifted his line of travel until he was headed in their direction. He slowed his pace, determining just how to get through the mass of gnarled tree branches and roots. Four great oaks surrounded the den on all sides, offering protection from the wind and other elements and also providing a secluded spot for them - if she approved. He came to a stop and turned his head toward her. "See these four trees? In the middle of them is an old fox den. I think we could dig it out a bit and make it big enough for the both of us if you like it." He remained rooted to his spot, allowing her to move forward and examine the place if she wanted. He would follow her lead. His right front paw would remain suspended in the air regally.

"speeeeech"

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