It was time to go home, to hang her adventures on a rack of memories and make her way once more to the land bridge. Her time had been beyond amazing, in fact, a part of her was beginning to already imagine it had been a fantasy, and amazing dream of what her ideal might look like and do to her. Even thinking about him got her all hot under her skin, the things they had done together... but more then that, the after, when he had drawn her close in a gentle, lovers embrace and caressed her, shown her gentleness and love. Oh, god, she was entering Abaven territory now and made a beeline straight for the stream that ran into serpents lane, she needed to cool down, she needed to cool down now or she might just turn around and run back to the Southern lands, bury herself in his strong dreamy arms and do all sorts of naughty things to him. That was it, she threw herself into the stream with force, landing in a title-wave of water as she let loose a small shriek from the cold as it rushed about her. She instantly lost that passionate heat that encompassed her when ever she thought of her single, fulling night, even if one night could never be enough of the dreamy, ideal guy he had become it was all she was getting. She whispered his name ?Shai? and tingled at the sound of it on her lips. She dived her head under the water until she burned for air, then surfaced again. No, no no no no no. she was going to forget about him and move on with her life, her life was here in Abaven, with Bass. Because, she honest to god picked her beloved brother over the man of her dreams. She breathed, her breath rasping in, and then out again as she got herself under control. She had chosen this, and she could stick to it, she had promised Bass she would be here with him to guide Abaven beside him and would continue to do so until he told her he didn't want her there any more. And she knew he still needed her, just the memory of his hopelessness in the caves, yes, her beloved Brother was here and that was where she would be, but oh boy, "Shai" she shivered in delight before ducking under the water to half drown herself again. "Speech"

A couple of days had passed since she?d seen Motif, knowing she?d left the territory she was eagerly awaiting her return. Rhythm didn?t get excited for much in her life but she loved her sister and loved being near her, she always knew when she?d find herself on an absense. Really she wanted to be much more like Motif than she was. Where Motif was strong and independant, Rhythm was much less toned and dependant on her pack and family. Motif always seemed so composed, she could lead like a natural. While Rhythm was fully a follower. Yes she had ideas and an amazing brain, but she felt like she could never hope to be as accomplished as her dark sister. Dark paws would carry her over the territory, she?d been scouting the day away, waiting for Motif?s return. As she paced along the border she?d catch a rather fresh scent of her sister and a high pitched squeal coming from the river. Ears would perk up as her pace increased, her tail would wag in eagerness as she jogged to where her sister was bathing. Bright bicolored eyes would widen in alarm as she searched for her sister?s head. Where was she? Had the call be one of alarm? Was she drowning? Panic would well up within her breast before she?d call out for the other destruction, "Motif?!" ""

Her head would burst free of the depths, and the girl was laughing with exhuberance. She was attempting to clear her head, but her attempts where only half-hearted, why would she want to forget the pure sexy amazingess that was Shai? Even if it did all feel like a dream, maybe she had something over there that had given her a vivid show of what she imagined would be the best night of her life, only, she wasn't sure her imagination could have given her such an amazing night. It took her a moment to realise she was not alone, until she spotted the brown figure of her sister at shore. She pushed herself to the bank and lopped her paws over the end, her lower half still in the water. ?Rhy!? she said, utter happiness in her tone as she looked at her sweet sister. Actually, there was no wolf in the world that would have been better at that moment, Motif knew she needed some girly time with her sister. ?Oh, Rhy, do you have some time? I'm dying to talk with you? she admitted as she pushed herself fully out of the water now, standing on dry ground she would shake out her coat, a sly eye on her sister to see how much of a soaking the other girl would get. Her breath was coming out in laughter as she settled onto the grass and waited to see if Rhythm would do the same. Maybe talking about it would do her some good... "Speech"

Her sister?s dark head would burst from the surface of the cold water and Rhythm would feel herself heave a sigh of relief. Her sister had not heard her voice, but soon the girl would turn towards her similar sister. Her tail would wag behind her jovially, her dark paws pawing shortly beneath her. Motif would half emerge from the cold water and Rhythm would look at her with slight curiosity. Why was she playing in the cold water? Motif would go on, asking her for her time simply. Obviously there was something that happened over the last two days that needed said, and Rhythm would be happy to oblige her time. "Of course Mo.." Then her sister would shake off the excess water that clung to her pelt. Rhythm would whine as her face got pelted with the cold droplets, obviously not amused by the antics. She?d give her sister a rather displeased look as she continued, "I was coming to see you." Her upset appearance was not serious, all was in jest as she moved forward to nuzzle her wet sister. "Speech"

Motif couldn't help it, she laughed at the reaction her sister gave, in truth Motif lived for teasing her siblings, and well in the past it had always been her and Bass, she welcomed Rhy back with open arms, and included her now as fair game for her teasing. Rhy would speak again, before stepping forward and Motif would return the greeting to her sister. ?Well im glad, I might have sought you out today actually? she admitted, enjoying a moment of true distraction from the one name that had plagued her all the way from the Southern Lands to here. She settled herself on her hunches, inviting Rhy to join her, well she struggled to keep herself still. Her tail was thumping the earth, distractedly behind her, her ears and nose where twitching and she bobbled a little on her seat with barely kept impatience as she struggled to find the right words. ?So.. So Rhy, lets create a new world for a moment, and lets imagine that in this new world you went exploring, and that you found something.. no.. someone, and well, this is a new world, and its magical and your not yourself. Lets say you get so caught up in the moment and this someone is like nothing you've ever seen before, that he's breath taking and beautiful and exotic, and that you want him. Lets say that he wants you to, and you.. you get together, for a night.? she coughed, heat flaring against her cheeks. Yes, Motif had always been a flirt, but a one night stand? That wasn't her style, and she hadn't even been held by a man for so long and.. ?And lets imagine that that became the best night of your life, that he was that amazing, that good of a lover. Then, imagine that afterwards he takes you in his arms and he holds you and he acts like your the most precious thing in the world and that you've never had such attention from a guy before and that you never wanted it to end. so... this is your world so far, now, lets add a few more elements, lets say that you have responsibilities, in fact, lets say your the sister of an Alpha and your one too, and that at the end of the day even after all that, this responsibility wins out and you go home. Now, how are you feeling right now? Oh, and this is well hypothetical.. of course? she added in, her cheeks flaming red, and a single name on her lips, unspoken, but even if she did not utter it, she could still taste the syllables tingling on the edge of her tongue as she struggled to meet her sisters eyes. Walk "Talk" Think

As was expected Motif would giggle at her antics, taking no offense to the reaction given to her. Motif would easily accept her affection, Rhything would nuzzle her very wet neck and would listen to the words given her. Apparently the duo would not have been separated long today no matter who found who first. She would sit down with Rhythm mirroring her motions, dark haunches falling to the ground easily. Even more so now Rhythym would realize that something was occupying her sister?s mind. Dark ears would perk forward as she watched her sister curiously. She wouldn?t wait but barely a moment, the words spilling from chocolate lips. The story she?d give didn?t sound so hypothetical as she went on, these thoughts would be encouraged as Motif?s actions got strange. Her gaze would turn a bit more scrutinizing as Motif finished her story. "That doesn?t sound very? hypothetical." She?d start, her head tilting slightly as she confronted her sister. Had she really done everything she said? Of course, her vocals were not alarmed or disappointed, more curious and eager to hear more. "Speech"

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It was strange how similar the two where, and how at ease being with Rhythm made her feel. But her and Bass where her family, so perhaps it wasn't so strange that being side her left her with the same feeling of ease and love as it did with her brother. So Rhy would sit beside her and the two would make a strange picture, a reflection of one another as they sat beside the stream and Motif poured out her heart to her sister. She needed to do it, needed to tell this story to another, to dump the load that was tensing her shoulders and sending her heart into a flutter. Once the words where out she felt both a lot easier, and a lot more wearier, would Rhythm judge her? Already she deeply dreaded having this same conversation with Bass, she was certain he would judge her and talking with him would leave her feeling wounded. However, her brother probably ought to know what Motif had been getting up to in the Southern Lands, just.. not yet. The first words out of Rhy's lips would still Motifs anxious wag of her tail and it would open up a feeling in her that made her wish the ground could swallow her, but Motif was far, far to prideful to show her worries, even to her dear sister. Instead, Motif lifted her chin high and met her sisters deep blue gaze. ?Okay, so lets say I did it, are you going to lecture me or ask for the gooey details?? she shot back to her sister, a hint of teasing returning to her voice, and there was definitely a challenge in her sharp yellow eyes. "Speech"

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She?d watch her sister carefully, wondering if she?d even seen anyone else since this trip to a magical land. Again Rhythm would feel an envy of the bravery her sister possessed, to go out so freely and enjoy whatever and whoever she wanted. Whoever this was, and whatever they had done was obviously very much all over her sister?s mind. Was she the first to know about this romp in a strange new world? She?d ask her question and Motif would show no signs of distress as she lifted her chin, showing no shame in her deeds. Not that Rhythm would judge ot begin with, she was more jealous than condescending. Words would reach her again, daring her to ask and learn about this trip. "I want to hear about all of it." She?d state clearly, taking up her sister?s challenge. ""

Her eyes would bore into Rhythm's unflinching, and her sister would rise to the challenge, a grin would touch Motif's mouth as she leaned over and nuzzled Rhys cheek. ?Your the best, sister, you know that?' she asked affectionately, btu that was all she said before turning serious again and summoning a breath, deciding how to approach the subject. ?I want to tell you about him first, he's massive, he towered over me, but he looked almost delicate, well proportioned and he looked.. well.. breath taking. His coat is deep, ebony blue and he has feathers and strange material wrapped about himself in a much softer blue that suits his colour perfectly. He has white but its flecked about him, haloing him in the color. Oh, Rhy, his eyes are a honey yellow tone, that could melt you with a stare!? she was gushing, and she knew it, but everything had been so magically, she almost felt like she was telling her sister about a dream she had had. ?He doesn't speak out language, and his own speech was so strange, mystical and musical, the way it whispered past his lips? she shivered at the memory. ?Shai? she finally told Rhythm ?His name was Shai, and we understood each-other through body language, but I can almost swear I got the gist of some of the things he said? she grinned wickedly at Rhy. ?He was gentle, curious, and questioning in his touches at first, but I could tell when he gained confidence, and his tail held little beads that jingled with his movements, his movements! So fluid, and graceful." she looked side long at her sister now "And he was a very pleasing lover" she would admit to her wickedly, she shook her head and continued."But afterwards, Rhy? He just held me, and treated me like I was special. she sighed again, more sadly then longful this time as she leaned into her sisters coat and buried herself there for a moment, taking comfort from her dear sibling. She took a moment to gather herself again before she came out of hiding. ?I dont know what to do Rhy, I want to be here I know that in every part of my being, but I feel like nothing I do could make me forget, and I really dont want to forget it? she confided in her sister ""

 

She liked the grin that would appear on her sisters face, maybe what she?d done wasn?t completely moral but Rhthm had no problem with her actions. Especially when she seemed so bright and cheery, like she really had enjoyed the best night of her life. Rhythm would smile at her sister?s words, glad to know that she could be there for her sister?s needs. She?d listen intently as her sister would speak about him, she?d easily describe his masculine features and Rhythm could only imagine how he looked. Obviously incredibly smitten with this mystery man. Rhythm almost couldn?t believe his perfection, surely Motif had just been wrapped up in a fantasy, possibly the sun getting to her. Or maybe she had just experienced an odd dream. Whichever it was Rhythm was not about to voice her scepticism, when she named him such doubts would leave her. The way she said his name, he couldn?t possibly be made up. The wicked grin that her sister gave her would draw the chocolate girl in even more. She?d feel her face grow hot as Motif gave her more intimate details of their encounter, Rhythm had never been with a man in such a way. The thought almost made her nervous as she waved it off and tried to just live through her sister?s experiences. Her expression would soften as the tale went on, ending with a perfection a fairy tale would have. She could easily see the longing in her sister?s far off stare, the deep want for who ever it had been that she?d let so close. Rhythm would nuzzle her sister as she drew near, obviously in need of a loving shoulder as she pushed through the grief of leaving such a wolf behind. "You shouldn?t forget!" She?d exclaim, "It sounds like he gave you a really magical night. I almost can?t believe you?ve come back." Rhythm might not have, "I?m glad you did though." She?d nuzzle her almost twin again, "But next time you go, you should definitely bring me." She?d giggle with a slight nervousness, still unsure of such an encounter for herself. ""

Motif would see when her sister reacted to her words, that the other girls cheeks would flush, this would surprise her, she had utterly no idea that Rhy had never been with another woman, her prettier twin had been out in the world longer then she and Bass and she would dream that she had not had this experience. But even without this experience her sister would be perfect, holding her when she needed it, and listening through the details Motif needed to get off her chest. Even Rhy's blush only furthered Motif's telling of the tale, seeing the response she got from her sister only made her tell the tale more wickedly. At the end of it, Rhy would respond to her, telling here, to Motif's relief, that she should not forget, she nodded her head, believing this also, even if the permanent memory, etched into her skull came with a measure of grief and longing. ?Of course I came back! Your my family, even a sexy mysterious stranger couldn't keep me from that, from my family? she told her sister, nuzzling her affectionately, Motif had already sacrificed her lifestyle to her family and she did not regret it, family was the most important thing in her life and nothing, not even Shai could make her forget that. Rhy's next words made Motif laugh. ?Your right, next, time ill make sure to learn the words 'Do you have a brother' in his language? she promised Rhy with a wink ? little knowing she had actually met the brother.