i'll never forget you

Indigo was soaked through, and despite the heat his body provided it wasn’t long until his skins was shivering beneath his thick coat. His mane was much longer and thicker these days, an attribute he’d never expected to grow into. As Indy grew closer to full maturity so did the thick fur around his neck. The thought didn’t cross his mind but it would take him a very long time to dry out.

As he lifted his massive head from the water Asla was there, her soft paws on his cheeks as she forced their purple and blue eyes to meet. The turmoil within was obvious in his icy gaze, but the girl’s sweet kiss warmed him. The lavender beast sighed heavily again, but nosed forward as she spoke and touched his nose to hers.

She would stay with him, that offer alone began to put him at ease. He closed his eyes and relaxed into her embrace as she wrapped her petite arms around his neck. ”Thank you.” He needed his sister, more now than he ever had. Surely Sirius would understand that right? He kept his eyes closed and embraced the icy feeling of the cold around him as Aslatiel finished her work and cleaned him completely of the events leading up to these difficult moments.

The encouragement was enough to rouse him, he’d blink back the tears that threatened to fall. Another sigh fell from dark lips as he lifted himself out of the water and pressed his cheek to her outstretched paw. Whatever he faced he found comfort in knowing Asla would be right beside him, fighting with him even if she didn’t understand.