Autumn Snow

The morning was long, but when his bright blue eyes had finally fluttered open he was well rested. His body was recovering miles ahead of his mind. The proof was in his efforts at consuming the meat from last night. Asla was quite convincing, but Indy was confident his stomach wouldn’t reject the meal. He couldn’t deny her walk either. With little fight in him anyway Indigo had easily walked beside her to wherever she desired to take him. His massive frame remained close and the young Fatalis was slowly realizing that Aslatiel was his will to live.

There was silence between them, but the pair had never truly needed words to be comfortable together. Just having her at his side was enough to get the boy feeling better than the day previous or the day before that. She distracted him too, he didn’t miss the way her eyes seemed to be glued to him. Even through his sorrow he could feel the feelings he had for her bubble up. They were so much more than what he’d felt with Rue. Indy wanted so much to embrace them, but the guilt in the back of his mind wouldn’t release. Enjoying himself here so soon after he’d allowed Rue to be killed was impossible.

He had to stop as he suddenly had Aslatiel’s kiss. His iced over heart melted just a little as he closed his eyes and leaned into the affection. He sighed softly as she pulled away and he found her bright purple gaze as he spoke softly. ”Do we have a destination?” His voice was still soft but it was stronger than any words he’d spoke to her before last night. Her warmth an love were everything he needed, now she just had to chase the rest of his thoughts away. Indy leaned back onto his haunches as he leaned down to return her spontaneous kiss.