hold my hand and walk with me my dear
04-09-2014, 10:43 PM
Talon knew he would take care of Kangi, despite what happened to her. He knew she would do the same. Even if she went totally blind, he would be her eyes and guide her. He had told her that he loved her, and since being back with her, his feelings had only grown. Seeing her so distraught made his chest tighten, an invisible pain up welling deep inside him at seeing her like this. He tried so hard to keep a brave demeanor for her, but it was so obvious he was terrified. It was as though the earth had swallowed them whole, and all around them was rubble and darkness. For a long moment he stood there before her, afraid to leave, as though the world would crumble into nothing if he dared step away from her. They decided they would find a way out. He didn't know how long it might take, but they could do it -- together. And if not? At least he would die here, with her, the only way he ever wanted to be at such a moment. These thoughts would not linger for long, though, and he watched her carefully as she pulled away. He didn't think about death much, and around her, all he wanted to focus on was living each day to its fullest. Even now, however many feet they were underground, somehow he found hope in her fearful stare. A deliberate smile would cross his lips, though his voice quivered, even as he leaned to lap gently at her cheek. "Okay." They moved alongside one another. Never had anyone been so aware of how difficult moving could be for him -- she stood so close that he felt her fur brushing along his own pelt. The feeling continued to send chills down his spine, even though he had been with her now for many weeks, even though they had shared so many nights pressed close to one another in the comfort of whatever den they had found that night. His gaze was wide as they wandered slowly. He felt soreness in his limbs, but nothing that a good nights sleep wouldn't cure. The walls themselves seemed to glow as they drew closer to the chamber. It was filled with brilliant light, blue and purple. The light was not at all overwhelming, but so much brighter than the darkness that had enveloped them. It was mesmerizing, and he directed them slowly toward the light. As they drew near, the source of light became clearer. Mushrooms? How odd.. he sniffed at the things, finding the scent rather intriguing, if not strange. "What are these?" he turned to ask her softly. It seemed the earth had ceased its rumbling, and they were no longer in direct danger. Anyway, both of their interests had been piqued. Gingerly he lapped at one of them, cringing a bit at the strange bitter taste. It didn't seem edible, so he shrugged a bit and pulled away from it. It seemed reasonable to try to find some food here -- what if they were stuck here for awhile? But these things certainly were not edible... |
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