peppermint winter

The yearling was exhausted, he’d fought hard that day and his body was already using any extra energy to heal the wounds he sustained. The two of them traveled many miles, and sleep was swiftly dragging them away. Duchess didn’t disagree with him, her bright dual toned eyes sparkled in the firelight as she paused a moment. Like when he had stopped to enjoy the sunlight Duchess seemed to stop and appreciate where she was, here snuggled up to him. She returned to his side, curling in despite his damp coat and made herself comfortable.

Her closeness made Indigo smile, the corners of his dark lips pulled back and reached his tired gaze. The young Fatalis curled around her and his ears perked as she thanked him. He embraced her more tightly in response, but he froze slightly at her second words. His reaction lasted only moments and he relaxed further into her. They were more similar than first sight could allude to, he was happy that he’d brought her back here as well.

”Me too.” Indy confessed quietly, feeling the missing piece of his heart. Aslatiel was so far away, at least he had Duchess to help not feel so cold. She made him smile, and she warmed him now when he needed it the most.