Chpt.2 A Soft Touch
BIC:: Quietly, the brute would stalk through the trees. His motions where slow, fluid, rolling like water as he made his way through the thick brush. It was past mid day, the light starting to grow less potent in the sky. It had been roughly a few days sense the last time he'd ventured up here to see his mate, but Newol was so busy now it seemed. There was so much to be done. Between serving his family, scouting the land, and this. His time was always so limited it was almost maddening. But it was a welcome change of pace from his life in The East. Back when he'd had so much time on his hands that it had driven him insane. He was happy to finally be back. What with his loner status, he didn't want to push too close to Sonticus borders. But right now there was only really one thing that he wanted. Her. Now he would linger here in the South for a few days before returning to Surreal's side. Soon enough, though, there would be a time where he could be close to all of his family at once.
A faint chuckle would escape his parted maw. My my my, how time was poetic. This is what he'd wanted many years ago. To be a loner mated to a packed wolf. And it looks like he'd get this for a short time. He loved them all. He loved all of his family. And so he wanted Arian's favor as much as his sisters, and he most certainly wanted his mate. Clutched in his maw was a large, brown spotted owl's feather. A trinket he'd found that he wanted to give his mate. Finally, he would reach a decent clearing in the brush, surrounded on all sides by trees and thick brush, a private place. Settling to his rump, he would drop the feather gently atop his paw and tilt his scared maw to the sky, letting out a musical howl calling for his beautiful Avalon. All the worry, stress, tension. All the build up of a busy life, it was finally his night of peace. His chance to lay it all aside and catch his breath again.
But just a little longer now as he waited for her to arrive. He couldn't wait to see her, show her how much better his voice had gotten. Hold her close and smell her scent. He'd found a life that didn't beat him up and wear him down day after day after day, and he was determined to keep it. Over was the time of constant misery. He had a reason to smile, and smile he intended to.
Gaze lifted to the sky outside of her empty den, a call sounding for her. Her heart jumped in her chest, eager to find him yet a little confused. Why didn't he come to the borders? Perhaps he had a reason, and she also needed to tell him a few things that had been on her mind. Only a couple of nights prior had she finally come to a conclusion and brought her mind to a slow halt. The talk with her nephew bringing to light, new thoughts. She knew Newol loved her, that she didn't doubt. Rolling to her side, she steadily lifted herself off the ground, her body still unaccustomed to the new weight that steadily grew within her. It was only a matter of time now, and she was afraid for when that day came. She had never experienced child birth before, obviously, and she didn't want to go through it alone. That was one thing she wanted to talk to him about, though she was sure he would not leave her on her own when the time came. Still, she wished he was here beside here, even if for a little while.
Sliding out of her den, she sauntered eagerly towards her mate. Slipping past the borders she guarded everyday, the bushes no match for her form as they failed to stand in her way. It didn't take long for her to reach the Gulley, large paws stepping quietly, the scents of flowers and plants and even the scents of another family seemed to linger here. As curious as she was, she would leave the loners be and continue her path to find her beloved. Following his scent trail, she would easily find him in a secluded area of the terrain, her tail wagging heartily at the sight of him, eyes glowing bright as she approached to nuzzle his face.
"Newol, I've missed you." A soft whine escaped her as she kissed him over and over. She was sure he'd notice the change in her body since last they'd seen each other, unless he thought she was just getting fat from eating too much or her fur was growing heavier with the coming of the colder seasons. She would sit in front of him, her neck pressed up against his, head resting on his chest as she snuggled into him. God this felt good, how long had she been wanting to do this again? It didn't matter anymore, he was here. They were together after years of waiting. And she was happy. |
BIC:: His heart would grow all the warmer once she appeared before him. As she pressed herself into his chest, he would rest his maw on her neck, embracing her. Oh god, how he'd missed her so. Yes, he'd be staying close to her side now. It was all okay again. As he pressed himself against her, he would take in a long breath of her scent before finally letting out the words. "I know. I'm sorry." It wasn't like he'd forgotten about her over the last few days. It's just that he was so happy about what he finally had. No one could deny how long the brute had waited to be an Adravendi. A member of the family that Erani had pulled him into. So he'd wanted to reveal in it for a little while. Surely that was fair, right? Because he had made his way back to her as he'd planed to. He'd never intended to leave Avalon alone. She was what was important to him. But you don't take a wolf who's been a stray for all his life, give him a dream and a vision, and then give him three years to think about it, and not expect him to take a moment and dance with joy once he finally captures it in his paws.
All the same, he felt bad for his absence. He had to make it up to her some how. And he was sure that the way would materialize it's self. For now, he was just happy to be at her side again. He'd been through enough hell in his lifetime. Taking a step back, he would eye her figure up, and a huge smile would break out on his face as she was starting to show. "Goodness, Avalon. You're gorgeous like this!" and with that a chuckle would escape his maw as he leaned forward to lick her once on the nose. Time really did give all things to those who wait. And he'd waited a damn long time. That wish, to leave the world a brighter place than he'd found it, well, it would seem he was finally on the right path. Not wanted to waste any more time than he already had, he quickly pieced together his apology to her, sure he might surprise her with how much his speech had returned. Surreal had gotten him on the right track, forcing him to speak in the way of starting him in lessons in the Old Tongue. He was sure Avalon could bring him the rest of the way, especially with these pups on the way.
"I promise you, I'm not going anywhere now. I'm here, for you. I didn't mean to be gone, it's just, I haven't had roots this deep before in my life, and it takes some adjusting. I waited so long for all of this. Avalon, I finally have a sister! And Nephews and nieces. I'm an Uncle!" He would look into her eyes for just a moment before stepping forward again, pulling her back into an embrace. The next bit was terribly hard for him to say, and it took him a moment to piece the words together. "I had to get it all out of my system. Now, my place is here. Here with you. As it should have been all those years ago. We waited for this. We both did. I love you." It was like a weight fell from his chest. He'd finally managed to say it. He'd finally managed to say those words and not choke on them or have them catch in his throat. He'd had to make do for so long expressing such a notion with his body and his soul, because his voice was always hindered with distrust, bad emotions, and a fekked up past. But he could say them to her. Maybe even her exclusively. He wouldn't allow that to be lost. Not now. Not after finally coming this far.
His soft words of apology lifted her ears, the woman giving a soft kiss to the underside of his jaw. She knew he was sorry, she knew he was busy. They both were. She with her duties to the pack and he his duties to his other family. She hoped that when the children came, he would see that surreal and her brood weren't the only family to concentrate on. When he stepped back, she straightened up. Her eyes glowing with her new role as a mother to be. "Goodness, Avalon. You're gorgeous like this!" She felt heat rush to her face at the comment, a sheepish smile spreading as he drew close again to lick her nose. "Oh, Newol...I feel like I'm going to explode! I've gotten so big, and I'm only getting bigger!" She playfully complained as she nuzzled his snout once more.
Then all at once his words tumbled out of his mouth. Her tail wagged the more he spoke, a smile spreading as she noted the excitement in his tone, his words comforting some of her worries. She was happy that he would stay by her side, happy that he was happy. "Thank you, Newol. It's so good to hear your voice after all this time!" She took in a deep breath, trying to control the surge of happiness in her. "And that's great Newol, I'd love to meet them someday. I'm so happy for you! And soon, you'll be a father. We'll be parents!" Her own excitement was evident, although she was afraid too. She was going to be a mother...and she'd heard of some having complications during pregnancy, she hoped she wasn't one of them.
But her worry would be quickly washed away, his soothing voice bringing her back to him. To the here and now moment. Her heart leaped for joy, butterflies in her tummy as she whined with happiness. She'd been waiting to hear that for so long, and he'd finally said it. How much happier could she be then at this moment? "Oh Newol, you make me so happy!" She snuggled into him when he embraced her, his form warm and comforting to the touch. She felt safe with him, her doubts washing away for the moment. Amber gaze would find the trinket he had at his feet then, blinking, she pulled back a little as a teasing smile drew across her lips. "What have you got there, my love?" |