I Love You, And That's All I Really Know

Leon's confessions had been made. And there was no taking back anything that was said...though he didn't want to take back the words even if he could. After he had kissed her, Ash whispered his name, but he had continued to speak. He knew that she must've felt confused by his sudden action, but it was all explained in a heartfelt rush shortly after. He closed his eyes and lowered his head to come to rest on Ash, holding her close as she pressed herself into his neck and chest as his heart pounded with the touch of her kisses under his jaw. Oh how he longed to have such closeness with the woman he loved for so long. He would lean down, licking the top of her head with affection as she spoke. But her words were cut off when the distress call rang out. He glanced down at Ash as she pressed himself closer to him, her words striking his heart. He knew she was afraid of what might happen but he knew he had to go to the field of battle. Swallowing past the lump in his throat, he tucked his muzzle into the crook of her neck. He wished they had more time together, now that he knew she felt the same. He wanted more time with her, didn't want to leave her side now. He wanted to stay with her and protect her, but he knew that he couldn't. Not now in his time of need. If he failed to appear then he would never hear the end of it from his cousin Syrinx.

Swallowing back his fears, he forced his voice to sound strong. He couldn't worry her more then she already was, and he wanted to let her know that everything would be alright. "Leon, what do we do?" Her fearful voice drove him to a new level of protective feelings. He would make sure she was safe, and he would return to her as soon as it was all over. He nuzzled her face affectionately, ears flattened as he tried to show her that everything would be alright. "Take the others that aren't fighting, and go straight to Seracia as planned. Everything will be okay...if I see that anyone is after you and the others, then I will do everything I can to keep them from reaching you. I promise I'll be careful, and that I will come find you when this is over." He wrapped a foreleg around her as if he were hugging her, pulling her close to him and taking comfort in her touch. His heart beat wildly, as he did indeed fear losing her. He would make sure that nothing would touch her. With a heavy heart, he would have to pull away from the embrace, staring into her eyes with his blue ones. "I have to go now...I love you Ash, no matter what happens. Don't forget that. I promise to come back to you." He leaned forward, giving her muzzle a few soft licks before reluctantly backing up and turning away to race towards the cries of war.

-EXIT LEON-

OOC// If you want the thread to keep going, let me know and it will x3