[open] flowers where your face should be [Aurora, any]

[Diable Rouge]

Diable Rouge

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Diable Rouge knew after decades of his absence, that things would've changed for AuroraElis. But as they stood there in the meadow, Aurora's petite frame melting into his broad chest, the chaser forgets about his death for a while. He forgets that he had been gone, forgets that Aurora had created an entire life without him. They pull apart, and his heart aches as he looks at her. The words she speaks hurt, but Rou is nothing if not resilient, and he nods, giving her a soft smile. 

"Things became less simple when I departed...I understand," He looks down to his hooves and paws at the half-frozen ground. "I came back not only for you, but for Phoebus too." He admits, looking up at her. Their only child. Their son. Their boy of fire. He would be a man by now. Rou knew that he needed to bring back the child he and Aurora lost. Their family would never be the same again...but, perhaps, they could heal what was broken...together. "I will meet you in the Dale, after I have found our boy." He nuzzles her cheek delicately. "I'm here to stay this time...I promise." 

Diable Rouge watches as she turns north and walks away. He does not dare say he loves her - not yet, not when the pain is so fresh for both of them - but he thinks it, and he feels it. He watches until she is but a small dot on the horizon, then turns southwards to tie up more loose ends. 

I'm learning how to put the pieces back together, turn the aching to composure

@ AuroraElis <3