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He could feel her little paws grasp tighter to his thick fur as he told her to and the two of them set off. He could feel the way her tiny form balanced on his neck, and he could react swiftly if she happened to come into danger. He would never let her hit the ground. Indigo heard her excitement as she question if he could in fact go any faster. He hadn’t gotten near this fats with her on his back, and little did she know he could pick up a much greater amount of speed. This was their first outing though, and while he was confident in his ability to keep her safe and from harm, he was cautious. He wouldn’t forget the pain of losing a child, and he would surely perish if anything happened to Aia. Indigo wouldn’t ever let his guard down.

Then she was egging him on, in her bright innocent voice she urged him to go faster, and his heart soared as his paws began to move faster. Indigo picked up his pace, noticeably faster for her, but still not near the fastest he had ever moved. ”I’m fast, but I be someday you’ll be way faster than me.” He grinned up at her as they went, finally ending up at the lake where he intended to spend the day with her on the water. He didn’t particularly enjoy getting wet, but he knew how messy puppies liked to be and there was plenty of mud here.

Their speed was forgotten as Aia’s gaze was taken by the beautiful view of the lake. The lightning bugs sparkled over the water as the sun’s first few colors began to streak across the sky above them. It took the young girl’s breath away and stole his heart again. She lowered her head between his ears as quieted as she enjoyed the view and he enjoyed this special moment with her. ”But not as pretty as you,” he teased her as he lowered himself to the grass. ”Do you want to walk around?”

Indigo Arcturus Fatalis