memory lane

He tried not to leave pack lands often and especially without company. There weren’t very many days where the thought of Shaye didn’t cross his mind, but the time between hallucinations continued to grow. Rhyme hurt but he was embracing reality and the heartache that came with it. His pale paws carried him towards the rapids and what used to be his beloved home. Now it was filled with sad memories and broken dreams.

Dark ears clung to his skull as he passed by the maple tree his children were born beneath. The ancient behemoth was felled, its once mighty branches crumpled on the ground. A sad mirrored image of himself. Rhyme continued on, his blue and lavender gaze falling on the painful image of Theory. The blue feather that had once adorned the one he loved caused a jolt of pain in his heart, but he continued forward. He knew the girls would carry on Shaye’s bright spirit.

”Theory.” He greeted softly with a clarity in his eyes that hadn’t been there the last time they were together. Rhyme still hurt but he was living in reality again. He reached forward to nuzzle her cheek lovingly, if he needed anything in that moment it was his daughter’s supportive love.