"Aslatiel Fatalis" Today was supposed to be a happy day. There should have been celebration and laughter, camaraderie, family... Instead, the day was swathed in sorrow. A curtain of darkness hung over the second birthday of the Fatalis children. Three of them, anyway. One of them had wandered off, away from family and responsibility, and where was he now? Dead, according to her father. Dead and burnt. Gone. Gone. Gone. With her father a mess, the leadership of the pack fell to her. As Reaper, she would take up the slack and do what needed to be done. Before all of this though, she'd made a promise. A promise to the most important one in her life. She wouldn't break it, not for the death of her mother and brother. Not for anything. If things didn't go the way that they had planned, then so be it, but she would be there. Aslatiel had given power to Naiche today, claiming that she needed time to herself to grieve and sort her thoughts. It was partly true. She did need to clear her mind and process recent events. Mostly, she needed Indigo. After the funeral, she'd told Indy where to meet her; out in the Soulless Forest, her favorite tree. It was close enough to home that she could rush back but far enough away for some privacy. They might need that privacy or they might not. Either way, they would be alone. Moving towards the canopy that Naiche had crafted, Aslatiel dusted away a bit of snow. She pushed her collection of bones and skulls aside, making a comfortable space in the center. Unrolling the hide that she'd brought with her, she lay it out within that space, then lay herself down upon it. Using one bent paw as a pillow, she watched for her brother.

Indigo thought he was old friends with strife and sorrow by now, but after Resin the blow he was hit with laid him low. How long had it been since he saw his mother or brother? Had he even told them goodbye before he left for Auster with the Hallows? The young man tried so hard not to let blame fall on his shoulders but all he could feel was guilt. Guilt that he hadn’t been here and hadn’t been able to spend their last days together. This was a different feeling to the sorrow that he had for Rue and her untimely end. This was surreal and unbelievable, maybe because he hadn’t been there. Rue had died before his eyes, his mother and brother died innumerable miles away from him. Beyond the loss he had his mind filled with what ifs and second thoughts. Regrets that hadn’t been settled bubbled up and Indigo felt like he was more uncertain than he had ever been before. There was one thing that never changed, no matter the distance or time. His love for Aslatiel. The pain he felt wasn’t new, it was something that was always with him and only renewed by all the loss he faced. After everything he just wanted to be beside his sister again. The young man followed her trail not long after she crossed out of the territory, he found the snow easier to navigate once it eased up under the thick canopy, and Indy wasn’t long before he found the tree. Without hesitation the boy moved forward, ducking underneath the awning to close the distance that remained between them for far too long. He didn’t say anything because they didn’t need words in that moment, after everything Indigo just wanted Aslatiel in his arms. There was nothing left between them, no eyes at their back and no distance between them. Indy aimed to wrap his arms around her shoulders and pull her tightly to his thick maned chest. He’d hold her head beneath his chin and wrap her against him like he’d never let go again. "Speech"

"Aslatiel Fatalis" There was so much to think about. If her father was to be believed, Azure and her mother were dead and gone. She didn't believe it. There was no way that Az would let a fire be the death of him. Not unless someone had killed him first and lit the bodies on fire. The scorched corpse hadn't even smelled familiar. She wasn't convinced. Then Tamsyn had dropped another bombshell. Sirius had tried to kill himself. Asla was still disgusted. Still angry. The sound of approaching paws brought the young woman back to the present. Purple eyes rose as an equally purple form approached. She didn't smile. She couldn't. They had waited for this for so long, and yet here they were. The day was clouded over with grief and sorrow. As he folded himself around her, she dissolved into his embrace, pressing her face into the thick fur of his chest. Her eyes closed and she was content to simply stay there. They had wanted this for so long. At least she had. She'd been good and had denied her very mature instincts just so that she could give herself to Indigo before any other. Now they were in this mess. Perhaps it would help release some tension if they followed through. Or perhaps they should wait even longer. She simply didn't know which direction to take. Pulling her face back from his chest, the cream and grey fae stared up at her massive sibling. They'd sat beside one another at the funeral, but this was the first time that she was getting a good look at him. His mane had grown considerably. He looked so much like a man instead of the boy that she'd grown up with. He was so very handsome. She, on the other paw, now had a heavily scarred face, thanks to the sabertoothed cat that had attacked the pack with its dire wolf master. Would Indigo think she was ugly now? She doubted it, but still she felt a little self conscious.

Indigo was much more relieved about being with Aslatiel again than he was about the sultry promised made seasons ago. He’d been through so much recently all he wanted was to hold her tight and remind himself of the deep and unchangeable love that he had for his sister. Asla curled into him as he moved to hold her, like she hadn’t ever been removed from him. She fit herself into his embrace perfectly, the one missing piece from his life. The relief he felt washed away all of the sorrow hanging over his head as he tried so hard to forget for a moment what they lost. They were adults now, and Indigo had always looked forward to seeing her again than the promise of each other. His inexperience remained, but now that they were here and alone the thought touched at his mind. He couldn’t focus on his physical desires, though he’d wanted nothing more than to save these moments for Aslatiel. She pulled away from him slightly, her bright eyes looking up at him as he gazed down at her, both of them taking the other in for what felt like the first time. Aslatiel had grown into the curves of her body, the way she pressed against him was different than the embrace they shared as children. She was fit and he could feel the well trained muscles beneath but he found himself enjoying the way his paw trailed over her hips. He brought one cat like paw to her cheek and he cradled her features and adored her pretty face and the impressive scars that now adorned her features. He leaned in to kiss her lips, closing his eyes and wanting nothing more than her. She made it so he could forget the heavy loss and terrors that haunted him everyday. Alsa was his other half and now he was finally complete again. There was nothing but passion as he tried to remind her of the love they shared and how much more intense that passionate feeling became after so much time spent apart. "Speech"

"Aslatiel Fatalis" It was always so easy with the two of them. No matter how long they were apart, they fell back in with one another as though they'd both been there the whole time. She needed this easiness. She needed to feel something that wasn't negative. There could never be negative feelings when it came to Indigo. Not deep ones, anyway. She'd held onto a bit of resentment for a while because he'd left and she was stuck here with the responsibility, but that was how it needed to be. It was all part of the game. She didn't know how well or how deeply he was playing the game, but now wasn't the time to ask. Indigo's paw found its way to her cheek and Asla leaned into it fully, her eyes drifting closed for but a moment. When they opened again, their purple depths raised to meet the familiar blue of Indy's. Within those sky colored pools, Aslatiel saw nothing but love. Deep, pure love. Ah, Indigo... As he leaned in to kiss her, she met him half way. Their lips touched and all of the pain and anguish washed away on a river of love. He was what she needed. Indigo was always what she needed. Asla pressed her body against his, touching as much of him with as much of her as she could manage. Their time was limited. Responsibility would pull her back to the Armada the following morning. For now though, she was here and she was all his. "I love you, Indigo. Always you." It was always him. It would always be him. He had her heart. No one would ever make her feel the way that Indy made her feel. This time she leaned in to capture his lips with hers once more. There was an urgency in her kiss. She needed him and she needed him now.

She leaned into his paw and for a moment they were still until her bright purple eyes fluttered open to meet his own vibrant gaze. Despite everything she made the corners of his lips pull back into an innocent grin. One that was unhindered by the loss and trauma he had struggled with since the two of them had parted. Asla cleansed him, giving him the freedom to embrace the deep love they shared between him. A love that would always be there deep and pure like it had been since before they were even born. She reached up to meet him in their intimate kiss. Indigo very nearly had forgotten the bliss he felt when they were together and alone like this. Aslatiel pressed against him and Indy held her tighter with one massive arm wrapped around her shoulders. He let himself get lost in her kiss, the sweet taste of her tongue and the heady perfume she wore. Indy hadn’t been certain the direction their meeting would go, but now that he had her so close and wrapped in his arms there was little else he wanted. The pair were both very much aware of the limited time they had together. Adulthood not only brought maturation of their bodies but the responsibilities of adulthood as well. They were both building their lives, and to their misfortune they were hundreds of miles away. Right now it didn’t matter, they were together and alone. For these moments they could be the only wolves in the world. Aslatiel pulled away from their kiss, but the words that replaced his lips were everything he wanted to hear. Finally the young man could feel whole. Asla filled him with love and he grinned a complete smile. Before he could speak her lips were against his once more, a renewed urgency in the affection she gave him. Indigo mirrored the emotion, feeling the burn of desire build deep in his belly. Unlike anything he ever felt before. He knew that he loved Aslatiel above all others but this intense feeling was unlike anything he’d felt between them before. "Aslatiel, I love you." He confessed as he reluctantly pulled away just enough to speak. "You make me whole." Indigo shifted then, instead of being on his side with her he’d move his massive frame over Aslatiel’s dainty body. The smile that found his lips couldn’t be removed, it was soft and sweet as his bright blue eyes as he gazed down into her galactic violet eyes. The young man was inexperienced and uncertain about the next few steps but he followed his instincts. He knew he wanted to be close to her, closer than they had ever been before. With his belly pressed against her Indigo eased himself forward, a slow and steady movement. There was an eager buzzing in the back of his mind but every shift came careful and slow. They waited so long for this moment Indigo savored every second he was with Asla. All of the boy’s focus was centered on his beautiful, tiny sister nestled beneath him. Everything he did was purely for Aslatiel and this perfect moment together. He never knew he could want her so badly, but there was no hesitation left. Indigo would finally show her how much he truly loved her and everything about her. With one more innocent kiss Indigo pressed himself against Aslatiel and plunged deep into the bliss of her. -fade?- "Speech"

"Aslatiel Fatalis" The love between them was deep and true. It didn't matter what their father felt about it. It didn't matter what anyone felt about it. No one in the world meant more to Aslatiel than Indigo. Not by a long shot. He was her world. Before they were even born, they were together. Not a thing in the universe had the power to keep them apart. Not family, not distance, not time. Indigo moved into her kiss and she drank him up as though she'd been wandering in a desert. He was everything that she needed. He had always been everything that she needed. Everything. His words brought a smile to her face and the striped fae released a shaky laugh. The time was here. Finally... after all of this time... They would be one. She could feel it in her bones. This was how it was supposed to be. As The massive purple man took his place atop her, Aslatiel's heart hammered. She was nervous, excited, elated, ready. This was what they'd been waiting for. They had promised to wait for one another and the culmination of their pains, efforts and frustrations led up to this moment right now. Gods, was she ready. The weight of her brother's warm, thickly furred body atop her was welcome and comforting. She felt a hot, urgency like a spike of magma through her core. She wanted him more than ever and she wanted him now. Asla was glad that he had taken the initiative. She always felt like she was the one to push for progress in all situations; like she was always the one in charge. It felt good for Indigo to take the reins from her so that she could simply enjoy the experience that they were about to share. Together they began to move, the pair falling into a rhythm as though they'd been doing the same for lifetimes. There was pain, but the pleasure far outweighed it. They moved as one, and Aslatiel couldn't help but call out his name. -Fade-

Indigo tried to catch his breath as all of the tension left his body and he relaxed against the thick furs beneath him. He curled Aslatiel against his chest with his massive dark paws. Holding her tightly against him while he drowned in the intense and deep emotions that stormed within. There were no words to describe and he was left speechless. Indigo kissed Aslatiel’s dark ears and refused to release her. His heart beat heavily in his chest, it felt like the world was finally right. "Aslatiel," Indigo whispered breathlessly, unable to even finish his thought. He struggled to align his thoughts and manage anything coherent. A smile fixed on his lips, despite everything they were going through outside it wouldn’t be dissolved. There was nothing that could pull him away from this moment. Nothing he’d experienced before compared. Indigo attempted a few more deep breaths, and she stole the air from his lungs. The goofy grin didn’t diminish even as he nuzzled closer, closing his eyes as he curled around her tightly. "Speech"

"Aslatiel Fatalis" The pair lay there together, post-coitus and Aslatiel felt as though she was floating on clouds. Saving herself with Indigo had been the best decision she could have made. All of the time that they'd been apart had been worth it. All of the anguish had been worth it. There wasn't anything that she'd have done differently. Her body ached but it was all so, so good. She wanted to do it again and again and again but knew that she would regret it if she did. Once they were able to move, Asla curled around, nestling herself into Indigo's embrace. Chest to chest, she absently groomed the thick trail of thick purple fur with her claws. Periodically, she would lean up to bestow kisses upon Indy's chin and lips. Her love for him was evident and, somehow, that loved had seemed to grow with their joining. They didn't have much time together before they both had to leave, but for now, they had time to rest and talk. So talk, she did. "What are your plans?" Asla wanted to know what the future held for Indigo. Did he want to find a woman to be with? Did he want to have children? Did he want to be a traveling healer or a monk? Asla lowered her gaze, feeling a little awkward talking about such things after they'd just been so intimate. "Naiche told me that he loved me. I think I'm going to have a litter just to get it out of the way and do my Fatalis duty." She buried her face in his chest, her voice muffled. "Then I'll never have to have pups again and I can take measures so I can love you whenever we can manage." What would he say to that? How would he feel?

There was nothing to compare this moment to, everything they had been through together and apart was worth the high he experienced with her right now. Electricity raced through him even still as he recovered and returned to full consciousness. All he wanted to know was Aslatiel but even now, moments after, a return to the real world pulled at the both of them. His breathing calmed with the rhythmic motions of claws through mane, and Indigo relaxed fully against her. He breathed her in and held her tight while he could as she questioned him. She curled into him as he wrapped his body around her. He remembered their dwindling time together, and he was reminded of the uncertain and bleak future ahead of him. He felt the bubble burst as she lowered her gaze from those tempting kisses against his chin. What she told him next hurt more than he would ever allow himself to let on. Indigo’s cat like claws trailed the fur at the back of her neck as she went on, the only sign of his nervous energy. Everything she said put him on edge despite his efforts to refuse the feeling. He knew the path ahead of them, but hadn’t expected to hear what she said about Naiche. She talked about her desire to quickly have her children and move on with her life. He wanted to focus on the latter part and how much he wanted that as well but he was struck by the consequences of his actions. "Would this… Would you… Could you...?" He couldn’t finish the sentence, couldn’t let the possibility fall from his lips. "He loves you." He kept the emotion from his voice as he reflected, still holding onto her as tight as he could. "Whenever we can manage, I never want to let you go." Indigo could hardly think about his own future beyond just wanting her right here against his chest. Indigo tried to clear his mind and reached down to kiss Aslatiel again. This. This was what he wanted. Reluctantly he pulled away, knowing he should be as honest with her as she had been with him. How much courage had it taken for her to say that? Not that she had ever hid anything from him. "I met a couple of girls who needed my help, I think I want to take them and lead a band." He nuzzled into her again, he hadn’t realized how hard this conversation would be. "I’m not ready for a family, there’s so much I don’t know yet." He was far from ready to be a father, but she spoke of Fatalis duty as well. One day he’d have his duty to uphold but Indigo felt like he was so far away from that goal when his sister was here, eager to be over with the ordeal. "I’ve always felt like the odd one out except for when i’m with you, the longer I’m apart from you the more I find lost ones like me." "Speech"

"Aslatiel Fatalis" Instantly she could see that her statement had caused Indigo pain, though he tried to hide it. His grip on her never faltered as he spoke and Asla brought one paw up to rest on his plum colored cheek. "He does love me, but I love you, Indigo Fatalis. Only you. I may lay with others, but it will be out of duty or for fun. You are the only one I'll come to for love." She couldn't stress it enough that Indigo was her everything. Some day she hoped that their situations would change and they could be together, but for now, it wasn't in the cards. She had responsibilities. A lot of wolves depended on her. As Indigo began to talk about, not just one girl, but girls, plural... Asla lowered her gaze to his thickly furred chest and began slowly but rhythmically pulling her claws through his lower mane again. Was she jealous? You betcha. Could she do anything about it? Not a damn thing. It would be hypocritical of her to think otherwise. Indy spoke of attracting the broken. She could see that in him. He was so sweet and kind. He had so much love and caring to give. Asla forced a smile, the action pulling at the scars on her face. "Good luck with your girls and your band. If they hurt you, I'll kill them." She wasn't joking. With a sigh, she pulled her brother closer, resting her head under his chin. "I thought this would make things easier but they're so much harder now." Now that she'd had Indigo, she wanted him over and over. In a different world, perhaps they could have been together and they could have saved themselves the mental anguish of all this sneaking around. They were damned to existence in this one, however. Chance meetings, secret getaways, stolen moments. That was their present and their future. "No matter what happens or who we're with, it will always be you." Yes, she was planning on having a litter to bolster the Fatalis ranks, but it was a means to an end. "You and I can't have pups, so Naiche is a means to an end. He treats me well and truly cares, so that makes it easier. I feel affection for him, but not love." Asla squeezed the purple giant in her embrace and whispered softly, "Don't forget me when you're surrounded by beautiful women." She wasn't pretty anymore. Not with her face looking the way it did. There was always that fear that, eventually, Indigo might lose interest in her. She knew that he never would, but she simply had to relay her fears that she might be forgotten in leu of more attractive fare. Irrational fears, perhaps, but fears all the same.

She didn’t give him any reassurances about the fear that had struck through his heart. He was a healer, despite his innocence he knew exactly the consequences of their actions. An abomination. Indigo tried to ignore the thought, it really didn’t matter what anyone else thought of them. This love he felt was more intense than any other emotion he had, it was sweet and pure. How could this be wrong when it was the only right he felt in the entire world? She did mention the man whose feelings Indigo wanted to ignore, but he listened intently as Aslatiel reassured him. Indigo was the one she loved, there would be many wolves between the two of them, but he felt the same. She was the only one he could truly love. Indigo aimed to kiss her again, a reassurance of the words she told him and that he echoed. There wasn’t anyone that could compare to Aslatiel. He felt the same, he cared about Duchess and Cosette deeply, but it wasn’t love like how he felt about Asla. He knew she felt similarly to how he’d been made to feel when she mentioned Naiche. She wished him luck with everything, but ended with a threat. He wasn’t surprised, but the sentiment didn’t lose him. She was serious, he knew, but that didn’t help the smile that fluttered over his features. He knew she could take care of herself but he couldn’t help but say, "I love you, Aslatiel. More than anything. If Naiche does anything..." The threat was unsaid but he would do anything to make wrongs against Aslatiel right. She held him closer and spoke softly, echoing much of how he himself felt. Being together, finally, had been incredible. His body was still buzzing and he remained close to the heightened emotions and feelings they made together. She clarified herself quietly, Naiche would father her litter out of duty, because the pair of them could not bring children into the world. They shared a deep love with one another but they could never reproduce together. He nodded slightly, "I’ll support any decision you make." He assured her and himself. These were hard choices, but he saw the reason for them. That was why he started to surround himself with those that needed him, because he needed them in Asla’s absence. He wasn’t strong enough to face all of it alone. "You’re always on my mind, I could never forget /the most beautiful/ woman." He nuzzled into her ears affectionately as he told her every truth. She was the one and only. Despite the distance and despite the time apart, there wasn’t anyone like Aslatiel was to him. Together before birth, he belonged with her. His other half. "Speech"

"Aslatiel Fatalis" A soft laugh left Asla as Indy threatened Naiche. The striped fae smiled, tapping her brother's nose with her own. "If he or any other man does anything unchivalrous, I'll let you rip them apart first." She kissed his nose before bringing her paw up to gently reposition him so that they could press their foreheads together. "My giant, purple knight." Indigo was the only one that she wanted to swoop in and save her. With anyone else, she could damn well save herself. The amaranthine brute was the only one that she could be truly vulnerable around. The only one that she could bare her heart to. Though it pained him, Indigo said that he would accept her decision to reproduce and further their line. Asla held him to her, her embrace showing how much she appreciated his understanding. If it was up to her, she wouldn't have pups. If it was up to her, she'd be with him constantly. There would be him and only him. That wasn't the world they lived in though. They had to be apart everywhere but in their hearts. Both of them had duties and expectations that needed to be fulfilled. She had to reproduce. He likely would have to in the future as well. If he wanted to keep his harem, anyway. When the conversation changed to her looks, Indigo couldn't have made her feel any better. His affirmation that he still found her beautiful made the woman soar. Again, with her paw on his cheek, Asla pulled Indigo's lips against hers. She kissed him deeply and thoroughly, pouring her love into the kiss. That hot lightning bolt of searing pleasure shot through her again and she groaned into the kiss before breaking away enough to speak. "Again, Indigo. I need you again." One more time before you leave me, she left unsaid.

Indigo was fully aware of just how well Aslatiel could and did take care of herself. She’d become the reaper after all and had been training alongside her brothers for her whole life. There wasn’t anything about her size that held her back. Still, she promised that if she experienced any foul play that he would be given first dibs. Indigo was anything but a violent man, but he fought with a ferocity not easily beaten when forced. He pushed his forehead to hers as she held him close and titled him her knight. The moment was as difficult as it was touching. Indigo felt himself smile and grit his teeth at the same time. Frustrated at the impossibility of their desires. Those conflicted feelings were swiftly brushed away as Aslatiel brightened considerably with his soft words. Every word was the truth, he couldn’t have felt any different. She was the one and the only, the most beautiful and the one who forever held his heart. Her lips pressed to his once more and Indigo lost himself in her affection. All of their love and adoration were evident in that kiss, and Indigo easily closed his eyes and let the river wash over him. He had fully recovered when her soft groan reached his ears, he nearly fought her as she pulled away but her words only intensified the primal feelings deep inside. Again. The corners of his lips pulled back as he indulged her, giving no protest in taking another dose and attaining that impossible high with her. He wasn’t immune to the intense feelings beneath the surface and the eager response of his own body. There weren’t any words to tell her just how he felt, but this was as close as he’d found as a way to show her. "I’m yours." He assured her as he kissed her soft neck and indulged shamelessly. "Speech"

"Aslatiel Fatalis" For a second time, as the culmination of their desires ended in one lightning struck moment, she called out his name. His name. Aslatiel belonged to Indigo. She always would. No matter where their individual paths led, there would always be a secret path that would lead them back to one another. Later, once they were finished and had come down from their pleasure filled high, Asla lay curled against the purple giant once more. She felt so small and vulnerable beside him. So womanly. It was a nice change from her normal 'take charge' attitude. She felt comfortable giving up all control to Indigo. Perhaps it was his naturally caring nature. He was a protector and she let him protect. "I love you, you know?" As though she hadn't said it a hundred times, before. "I truly, truly do." Asla stretched out beside him on her stomach, back legs splayed out behind her. A long, striped tail lazily flipped from one side to another. The night was moving on and daytime would claim the land before long. Their time was drawing to a close. Time to put the masks back on and go on with their lives as though they didn't miss one another every second of the day. Aslatiel shifted her swirling purple eyes to meet the bright blue gaze of her sibling. "A new promise," she suggested. "Once I get Sirius back on track and leading again, I think I deserve a vacation." The young fae grinned mischievously. "A vacation with a traveling band sounds nice, don't you think?" Perhaps he wouldn't want her to infiltrate his group of women. If not, he could tell her so. She then lowered her gaze and added almost as an afterthought. "Naiche knows about us." She'd told the golden wolf when he'd confessed his love. It just wasn't in her to love anyone other than Indigo and she'd told him as much. Whether or not Indy told his women about her was up to him, but she had needed to be honest with Naiche.

There was a deep primal side of him that Aslatiel brought forward, in these intimate moments together Indigo lost sight of everything but the bright galactic eyes that looked up at him. He drank her in, every sigh and gasp urged him forward as they created pleasure and filled each other’s hearts. This was where he belonged, there was no other that completed him like Asla. Their lives held different paths, but they would always find their way back to one another. Separating was the hardest part, from their bliss as much as their final goodbyes. Their bodies wouldn’t shift far, Aslatiel easily curled against him. They both had their responsibilities but he could see and feel her relax. She always took the lead, now that he was growing and developing he was glad to lead her beside him. Indigo resisted the urge to wrap his arms around her shoulders and ull her tightly to him again as she spoke softly, her words echoing the feelings within him as well. "I love you, Aslatiel. More than words can describe." He returned softly as his own massive body relaxed on the furs below. If he hadn’t been thoroughly worn out the first time he was doubly so now. He still felt the after effects and waves that pulsed through him, but by now he had again caught his breath. Asla built him up and her brilliant violet eyes met up with his own sky like gaze. She spoke again, another promise on her lips as she looked up to him. He couldn’t help but grin as she spoke. The reminder of their father, his sickness as well as the buried threat, didn’t even pull him down. They had a lot to worry about, but knowing there was a reprieve to look forward to warmed Indigo further. She admitted that Naiche knew about them, about the love that held them together. Indy wasn’t sure how he felt about that revelation, but he was far too high to allow anything to bring him down, if that's what she thought was best he would not argue. "I can’t wait to show you my accomplishments." He whispered, but also promised himself. He couldn’t quite claim he had a band yet, he wasn’t ready to break off from the Hallows quite yet but he was close. His goal was in reach. "Only Resin knows," he returned, wanting her to know what he had said as well. Naiche loved Aslatiel, but had that confession left Duch or Cosette? He cared about both girls, and enjoyed the closeness they shared, but had he made them fall in love with him? Did he feel guilt for not disclosing his true love for Asla? "I just want you like this forever." He told her as he finally gave in to temptation and pulled her against his chest. "Speech"

"Aslatiel Fatalis" She would never tire of hearing just how much Indigo loved her. Never in a million years. No one was capable of bringing a smile to her face more quickly than her brother. He was eager to show her his accomplishments and she was eager to see them. She would be eager for other things on their next meeting as well. The pair were proving that they were adept at lovemaking. By the time they met again, they'd both be pros, she was sure. She was pleased that he'd only told their grandmother. She knew that the older woman was different simply from their talks together. Asla felt safe and comfortable knowing that their grandmother knew. Their time together could only be made more perfect by having more of it. Unfortunately, they didn't have much time at all. Morning would be there soon. In the blink of an eye, the sun would be up and over the horizon and she would have to go back to being the Reaper of the Armada. For now though... for now, they were together and she was his. Aslatiel curled into her brother, her spine running down the length of his stomach. She pulled one big arm over her and used his other leg as a pillow. The warmth of him as it poured into her was perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. Asla released a happy little groan of pleasure as she prepared for sleep. Suddenly, she was so very tired. With the safety and comfort that she felt in Indigo's presence, the young woman fell quickly asleep.

There would be no forgetting their first time together, and though inexperienced both of them had found pleasure beyond their wildest dreams. Indigo felt he had much to improve upon, but he was eager to make and show her his progress when they reunited again. This was not a one time occurrence, he’d never lose the love that he had for her. It would only grow as he did. He needed to refine his skills, but from the sounds he’d drawn from Aslatiel he knew she was equally as satisfied as he felt. She curled against his belly comfortably, right against his chest and in his huge arms. He held her tightly and wrapped his neck around her as exhaustion tugged at his conscious. This was what he wanted now, pure blissful sleep with Asla beside him. She fell asleep swiftly, the evening of her breath told him as much as her eyes fluttered closed. Indigo fet the same way, but stayed up a little while longer to enjoy the simple innocence she had while asleep. He breathed her in and watched as the moonlight stream in against her features. Indy couldn’t have been more in love with her than that moment. With a content but sorrowed sigh Indigo let his own bright blue gaze shutter as he let sleep drag him away for a few hours. ----------------- His dreams were vibrant and filled with Aslatiel. Her brilliant galaxy eyes captured him and he delved deep even as he slept. Those dreams didn’t help the desire that dwelled just below the surface, and that primal need woke him just as much as the sun’s rising over the sky. He hadn’t gotten near enough sleep for the journey he would be taking today, but even that didn’t deter him. Indigo woke to the scent of the one he loved, he breathed her in and nearly yelped at the sudden burning need he felt for her. Indigo knew she needed her sleep as much as he did but couldn’t help himself as he nuzzled into her neck and cheek, Kissing alonger her soft fur and nibbling at the edge of her jaw as he aimed to rouse her. Sleep still tugged at him, but more than that was his want for Aslatiel and the intimate connection they shared. The flames of desire built with little effort, he needed her like he needed air to breathe. Cat like claws traced the curve of her hip and the grin she put on his face played carefree over his features as he immersed himself in her. "Speech"

"Aslatiel Fatalis" Sleep claimed her hard and fast. Asla hadn't slept so will since the last time that they were together. The added activity had expended her energy and made her sleep even more deeply. The only complaint that she had about their time together was that it had to end so soon. She wished that they could stay like this forever. Her dreams were filled with nothing but purple fur, heavy breathing and pleasure. So when Indigo woke her in the morning, Asla was ready. Soft, tender kisses were peppered across her face and jaw and Asla woke with a smile. She made a soft little noise in her throat and arched into Indigo, knowing exactly what was coming. They were on the same page. They both wanted this and they both knew that the other wanted it as well. He was her life. They were together in the womb and they would be together for all of eternity. Curling her neck, Asla placed a deep, needful kiss on the man. "Yours," she whispered. "I'm yours." They moved together and she matched his rhythm. They were one being and they always had been. There was nothing. No one that could ever come between them. Passion consumed her like flame and, in time, she burnt up completely, sounds of pleasure mixed with his name. It was like the heavens opened up every single time and when they basked together in the afterglow, Aslatiel pulled her brother into a deep, deep kiss. She poured herself into that kiss, her love, her devotion, her promise that he was the keeper of her heart. It was him. It would always be him. The sun was creeping over the horizon and the snowy landscape was slowly brightening. Aslatiel lay upon her lover, kissing, caressing, showing her love for him. The reality of dawn was saddening, however. Asla buried her face in Indy's throat. "I never want to let you go. Never." Tears welled in her eyes and she fought hard to not let him see them. It didn't need to be harder than it already was.

She made him happier than anything, not even blue sky and fully leafed forest would challenge the way his heart soared when he was with her like this. Asla woke up slowly beside him, but even as he offered his eager affections she was pressing against him. The warmth of her back against his belly fanned the flames within. One massive paw traced her ribs and brushed across her belly as he splayed his toes over the soft fur there and pulled her into him. She twisted lightly, returning his needy kisses and reiterating softly his possession over her. Indigo felt the same, they shared their emotions and lives since before birth. Now they shared each other’s hearts and bodies. They were one being made into two parts, but they could be complete in moments like this. Everytime she called out his name Indigo’s heart nearly exploded with his love and passion for the woman he held to his body. Ecstasy never lasted, and however passionate they were the end was always bittersweet. A pleased rumble echoed in his chest as Aslatiel curled up against him at the end. Their time together was swiftly growing to a close, even if there was only one desire within him. He took a deep breath and melted into the passionate kiss Aslatiel gave him, deep and meaningful as every emotion they shared poured into the other. Indy wouldn’t have ever left again had he the choice. Touching, kissing, exploring one another as the daylight elicited a much different mood. Seeing her in the light of day, catching the lust filled glances in her eyes. Indigo wanted nothing else but her. But it wasn’t meant to be. Asla buried herself in his thick mane, and said the words he knew too well. He didn’t want to let go of her either. Indy wrapped his arms around her shoulders and held her tight, like he never really would let her go. ”You have my heart, Aslatiel.” He whispered into her dark ears, kissing them sweetly as he held her tight. "I’m always with you." "Speech"