No fear allowed

*Naiche* · 03-10-2021, 10:27 PM

It was a relief when she spoke, but only to a degree as it helped prove what bad shape she was in. Naiche was beyond feeling his own body's warnings at the moment. The body knew it was wet, cold, and in bad condition from these but it was battling against his senses of fear, adrenaline, and focus on Asla. He stared at Asla for every word she managed to get out. Hot springs! Somehow putting her in hot water also sounded bad but getting her near the water for its warmth sounded perfect. She got a somber nod as he stood up again.

It was about that point he felt his legs warn him about his own current weakened state. Ah hell. For a moment he considered saying they should wait and let him rest but looking at her condition he swallowed the words. What if she died? What if she died regardless of what he did? What if she died because he didn’t do something fast enough? What if, what if, what if.

Getting her down to the springs was going to be a monumental task on its own but it was doable because it had to be done. “It’s going to be a bit bumpy, but we’ll get there.” Whether by his carrying her or them falling, one way or another it would happen. The sick bit of amusement came to him that if they fell gravity would surely make for a faster trip and if it didn’t kill them it might save them.

It felt like an eternity as he lifted her up and helped her get on his back. She was heavy and wet and it was hard to get her balanced right. The cold coat of hers was going to soak into his muscles when he needed them not cold the most. Well, this figured. Newly-made reaper and general, as well as Sirius daughter, would both die here. How long for the pack to find them?

Naiche started heading down the path with his eyes shifting from the steps he took to the final destination of the falls. It was true, they did slide and stumble more than once, she nearly would fall off of him more than once. It meant Naiche having to stop frequently to readjust her and when stopped he had to take a few breaths and remind himself that to lay down was to kill them both. “Hey, Asla?” His words given to her at one of those stops. Might as well admit it now, just in case. It took a few more breaths as he wondered if this was close to saying that he gave up or if she’d take it that way. “We’ll be warm soon, I just need to breath more.” That hadn’t been what he’d intended.

Another few skidding steps, legs shaking and trying to rebel against him. There was nothing in him for stubborn willpower. “I love you. Just, you know…” It wasn’t a dying thought! With shaky legs, seeing they were so damn close he continued on their downward descent. Would she die before he got there? Would he fall down and they both die? Naiche was tired, it was hard to be optimistic when his body wanted to give up. Giving up was failing her. He took another step to continue.

"Speech"

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