This Is What It Feels Like

Fall was known as the season of change. As Allen Walker padded across the plains that clearly served as a battlefield for the land of Alacritis. Blood covered some of the grass that he walked over, and the brute slowly shook his head. He was glad now that he had left his king back in the den, away from this horrible, sad scene. Hajime would not need to see a place such as this -- it was not the paradise he would be leading the two toward.

Allen's ears twitched as he came to a pause next to a small pool of water. There was a faint breeze blowing, ruffling his fur in a gentle caress. Ah, nature's warmth. Ah but nature could both be loving and cruel.

In spring gentle breezes would caress the land in a soft warmth, abundant with flowers and fresh grass for the prey animals of the world. In summer the sun would turn harsh and it would be harder to hunt by day unless you staked out at a water source. Fall brought an abundance of different foods, some herbs, and mushrooms. The leaves would change colors and create the most beautiful scenery all around.

Allen took a deep breath, lapping up the clear water. He didn't want to think about winter. Winter was a season of sorrow... and of loss. But it wouldn't be like that this time. He was certain the paradise he searched for with Hajime was close... they merely needed to press onward once dusk fell.

Suddenly a warm, low howl. The voice of a female, requesting the presence of someone nearby. Admittedly Allen was a tad curious. The brute looked over his shoulder back the way he came. Surely Hajime would be alright in the den for now. Turning towards the source of the howl and began to pad onward, ears perked forward.

A bit of time passed before Allen found himself approaching a white femme with a brown head. She was pretty, as well as a bit smaller than him, which was typical of a female. Allen came to a stop and dipped his head respectfully to her before speaking in a soft tone.

"Greetings miss. I hope you don't mind my coming to answer your call." He lifted his dark green eyes to her amber ones. "But first things first, yes? I am Allen Walker, and, if you would so please, could you give me your name?"