love like this

Aia was the joy that his life had been missing for so long, since the heartache he endured losing his first litter. He hadn’t felt complete since hithe tragedy. Aslatiel’s return to his life helped immeasurably, but he didn’t feel anything like he did when Aia entered his life. The moment he had seen her tiny form Indigo was smitten. She had her wrapped around his little toe before her beautiful blue eyes even opened. As she grew her innocent happiness did as well, and made Indy’s heart swell with love and joy. He was always smiling now, he had purpose again. He had his daughter, she healed his heart like nothing else could, and there was no greater aspiration than to preserve her childhood innocence.

Her excitement for the day had been apparent for a while now, despite the child’s limited understanding of tomorrow she was ready and eager when the hour came. He didn’t have trouble waking her, and as always she wore a big grin and her dark tail wagged eagerly at her hips. Indigo couldn’t imagine a more perfect picture than her. She settled into his mane easily, it was the usual place he liked to keep her even within the den. If she never left that spot Indigo would forever be happy.

Aia squealed in happiness as he asked if she was ready. She bounced up and down in the thick fur of his mane. Her joy and excitement were infectious despite his many years he already had to explore the world. He was eager to see her reaction to everything new she had to see. ”Alright, hold on tight!” He grinned up at her and started to head off. His pace was brisk, enough to excite her but not enough she would be in danger of falling. ”Fast enough?” He asked her as they headed towards the lake. They were early enough the fireflies would still be lingering around the edges of the forest.

Indigo Arcturus Fatalis