under the moonlight

"I'm sorry," she murmured against him. "I don't like it any more than you do." She'd gotten really good at turning her emotions off though. Their grandmother had taught her about the power of wearing a mask. Aslatiel was still crafting her mask, but it was coming along well.

A flux in the night sky brought Aslas gaze upwards. She gasped softly and her eyes opened in wonder. "Indy, look." She patted his arm to get his attention. Up above the meteor shower had come in full force. Streak after streak of light filled the sky, illuminating the fall's around them.

Asla lay her cheek against Indigo as she watched the event unfold. It was lovely. Spending the time with Indy made everything perfect. Though the meteor shower raged on, the young wolf shut her eyes, committing this moment to memory.