Wishing it would go away
She couldn't sleep. Avalon had been tossing and turning moments after shutting her eyes. She had been in Sonticus no more then a day or two, and she hadn't yet integrated herself. She would soon. For now, she wanted to rest and recover from her long journey. Having been alone for so long, being within the safety of a pack was a huge relief to her, and she had been using the chance to gather her mind and rest herself. Now however, her mind refused sleep. She'd sigh, turning over onto her stomach and placing her head on her paws. Her amber gaze was lit up by the stars that shone through the window on the side of the cabin she had chosen. It was towards the front of the ship, well away from the one she had been imprisoned in. The opening granted her ease of access, the door no longer in existence but the cabin was warm and well ventilated, allowing her the comfort of not getting too cold or too hot. She had found some old blankets, things humans used to keep warm, she assumed, and had arranged them around the old moth eaten bed that sat in its tattered glory. Seeing as how she couldn't sleep, she'd decide to go for a walk. Quietly though, so as not to wake any of her pack mates that might be sleeping.
Avalon took in a deep breath of air. The cold winter night air filling her lungs and clearing her mind. She hadn't thought about her past all that much since she came to Sonticus. The loneliness she had felt was released that night...her soul a little at ease for the time being. She wondered how Arian was faring after that night. For Avalon had kept to herself after, mostly sleeping, so she had not been out and about to speak to anyone.
As she walked quietly towards the bow of the ship, she'd hear a sound that pierced her. Fear suddenly struck her, and the source of the sound would tell her immediately who it was. There was no mistaking it. Fur on end, the girl rushed towards her. There, she'd find Arian in a fit that told Avalon something was wrong. "Arian!" She'd approach rapidly, coming to make contact with the Alphess. She pressed herself against her, moving in a way where her body curled around the smaller female. Something was clearly wrong, and Avalon had no doubts about what it was. She wasn't the only one who fought her demons on a constant basis. She knew Arian had her own demons, and she was in a war with them at this moment.
Avalon pressed against her. Her body wrapped tightly around Arian as she licked the top of her head. "Arian, it's alright. I'm here, you're not alone. Calm down." She had never dealt with someone else who had attacks like this...and Avalon herself had been through a couple of them when everything suddenly came crashing down, but those she had to deal with by herself. But she would not let Arian deal with it alone. Not as long as she still breathed. She had a connection with this woman, and she wanted to help her and protect her to the best of her ability. |
