*~* Secret ♥ Fear *~*

((decided not to have Rune with him, but saying that they planned to meet))

i reach to the sky

The male looked up and sighed, sharp green gaze staring up at the dull sky as he allowed his mind to drift backwards. It had been two years since he had fled Taiyae with his sister, since the flood and destruction of his home. It had been two years since he had felt the touch of the goddess or the whisper of her silken voice. It had been too long, her presence was sorely missed in the young brutes soul, the feeling of something misplaced leaving him empty and drained. He sat back, sharp green gaze turned to the sky as they searched for her features outlined in the stars. When that didn?t work eyes would close and neck would stretch forward as if searching for that touch, the brush of her face against his as she had when he was young. He craved that touch, the sensation of flesh on flesh unlike what he had shared with Secret. No? It was similar to what he saw when his friend shared a touch with their children, a brush of skin on skin to show that you cared, to show you love without words. It was a touch that was strangely intimate, simple and without and strings or false promises as many other touches held. He had always been told that this whole world was full of lies, deceit, sorrow and pain. There was nothing anyone could do; it was in their nature to lie, in their nature to cause others pain even if it was unintentional. Everyone seemed to feel that without those emotions there could be no happiness or elation or love or anything of that sort. There could be no ying without yang and no positive without the negative.

The small male had slid out of their home beneath Clouded Pass, motioning for his sister to follow him but her steps were far more hesitant. He smiled at her as he glanced around, hoping they would pass the goddess?s wards without detection. Her small frame seemed to shrink into itself, withdrawing into her already seemingly malnourished frame. She slid along behind him for a while until they finally came to one of the many entrances to Diesal?s Hideaway. She came to rest by his side, glancing nervously up at him as she stood with her tail tucked and shoulders hunched. ?I was beautiful last night! Lets go see!?he whispered, sharp green eyes attentive as he nudged his sister encouragingly. He slid out from the narrow entrance, flank to hip with his red counterpart, his movements far more confident then his sisters as her eyes slid over the moon soaked valley. ?Look?? he said softly as he finally came to a halt, shoulder nudging against her?s once more and maw was jerked upwards. He watched as her eyes slowly stopped dancing about nervously and shifted to the sky. He watched as her eyes opened wider then he had ever seen, reflecting scene being laid out before them. He smiled as he settled back onto his haunches and leaned onto his sister slightly, eyes turned up to share the moment with his sister.

and call out your name

He sighed, shaking his head and slowly lifting himself off the hard ground, the starlight illuminating his form for a short time before he slid into the trees. He couldn?t dwell in the past, it was gone and there was nothing he could do about it. Everything that they had had in Taiyae was gone, the shy, reclusive little girl he had grown up with was gone with those memories. Stoic male allowed a sigh to slip from his lips. He missed her sometimes, missed the sweet innocent pup he had grown up wih but life is hard and it takes what it needs. for her to survive it needed her innocence so it seemed that it had all but been ripped away from her. He didnt want to see that happem to his childern. He had planned to spend the evening with his son Rune, to take some time and put it away especially for his son but somehow he couldn?t find the courage to go see the young male. He rarely felt the desire to communicate with his children, mostly because the few times he did see them he felt awkward and unsettled with them. Maia could prattle on and carry the conversation on her own but Vixe and Rune seemed more reserved, it made it harder to be around them for him. Though he had never thought of silence as awkward he worried about them feeling that it was awkward to be around him. Often he felt as though he was tryin too hard and over thinking where as other times he wasn't sure if he was thinking enough.

It was beautiful, the lights licking down at the cliff face before them, reaching down to touch the tallest leaks of Horizon Mountain. It started off calm, vibrant greens slowly spreading across the sky befor it seemed like a giant paintbrush was dipped in whites and links and splashed across that green. The lights moved in unison, spreading across the sky and slithering across the inky canvas. Heads tipped back, eyes reflecting the brilliance before them as jaws seemed to unhinge. After a few moments a howl broke through the silence, distant and solemn, probably coming from Pariah. The lights began to quicken in their dance, licking closer to the sound on the mountain. "Come on Vi! Lets call them to us!" Ky whispered, nudging his sister and smiling at her. He wanted to call the lights to them, to make them dance for his sister. He wanted to see her smile... Head tilted back and the tiny male drew in a deep breath, howl beginning to grow. Flames burst around his muzzle and the small pup jumped away from the pain, eyes snapping up as the goddess materialized before them. She was silent, blind eyes staring up at the sky. Vi had shrunk back, attempting to hide within herself. "We don't disturb them. Now get back inside." Her voice was low, commanding and dark as she stared unseeing at the sky. Ky slid backwards, ears pinned and maw bleeding from the fresh wounds, he backed up while keeping his sister close behind him. This was his fault, he would take whatever punishment the goddess would throw at them. But she seemed preoccupied, sightless eyes staring up at the beautiful lights. She didn't cast her glance back at them as they slid back into the darkness of their home.

and if i could trade

The dark male slid slowly through the stunted trees that frequented the forest, keeping eyes downcast and trained to the ground. The northern lights licked easily at the sky but he paid them no mind. The sound of a waterfall growing closer, he had seen it a few times but never explored in and this sleepless night seemed like one of the best times to explore. Head ducked as he drew closer, the spray off the waterfall dampening his coat. It looked like there was a path behind the waterfall, a narrow and slightly dangerous one but a path none the less. Head tipped and sickly green eyes cast a glance up at the emerald lights before head ducked once more and massive paws pressed heavily against the stone path. It was slick but not unmanageable, eyes turning into dark pools are pupils expanded to adjust to the darkness. but what he found wasn't at all what he expected. Blood covered the walls, a thin stream of the crimson liquid trickling from a leg that seem to protrude from the darkness the enveloped the deeper sections of the cave. Gaze softened as he slowly moved towards the figure, eyes sliding over her body tenderly before coming to rest on the wound that was most likely self inflicted. She was taller, slender with long legs and a more fluffy body. She was stunning despite her matted, dirty and blood soaked fur. "I've missed you goddess..." he murmured, sliding closer before coming to rest before her, sitting slowly then allowing his forepaws to stretch forward so they were almost touching but not. Eyes studied the female's leg, staying quiet as he lay there, not overly concerned about the blood trickling across the hard ground and into his dense fur. He needed to help her...

He slid out of his cavern once more after his sister had fallen fast asleep, frowning as he took a right rather then a left this time, maw still bleeding from the fury the goddess had rained down upon him. He slid quietly down the hall, the scent of fresh blood growing stronger and stronger the closer her got to his destination. He had recognized the look that had adorned the goddess's face that night, he had known what would happen later. So he walked with quiet resolve, slowing as he reached his destination. He drew a deep breath, the dark scent of blood almost more overwhelming then the normally scent clogging smell of sulphur. He dreaded the scene that would unfold before him, he knew what to expect but still his heart sunk as he poked his head around the corner to the goddess's temple. Blood was smeared on the walls, splattered across the ground. Bloody paw prints covered the ground in a straight line, marking pacing but the heap in the middle of the floor was where it had stopped. From this angle she seemed to be meditating, laying on her stomach with neck arched so her nose dipped towards her legs. Forelegs were slashed, sections chewed so white bone glistened maliciously in the dim light flickering from the hot springs and the moonlight filtering through the holes in the ceiling. Throat tightened at the sight, knowing that he was the reason for the goddess's pain, for her suffering, for her hurt. Slowly the young pup, no more then 3 months old walked towards the imposing figure positioned eloquently before him. She was beautiful in her own, morbid way. He moved towards her, sitting in front of her easily before sliding his paws forward so they would almost touch and he would lay on his stomach amidst the gore. It was the most serene the goddess had ever looked, visage void of any creases or lines that usually marred her features. Simply stunning...

i would

Speech!