"But the dream, the echo, slips from him as quickly as he had found it and as consciousness comes to him (a slap and not the gentle waves of oceanic tides), it dissolves entirely. His muscles relax as the cold claims him again, as the numbness sets in, and when his grey eyes open, there’s nothing but the faint after burn of a dream often trod and never remembered." --Brigade, written by Laura
Everything was changing so quickly. The seasons passed before their eyes. Days seemed like mere minutes. It was hard to wrap her mind around how she came to be here. Never imagining that finding him that one day would change their lives forever.
Rou was never far. Not more than a call away even when he went to do rounds on the border. When he was engrossed in his kingdom duties she often roamed the fields. Striking up chit chat with other residents. Grazing on the vegetation that grew on the volcanic islands. Occupying herself until he returned. Today was much the same as any other day. Bathing her carmel hide in sunlight, she was drifting into a light sleep when she felt a movement in the confines of her barrel. Navy eyes opened wide in shock. Twisting her nape to extend her muzzle to her side. Cream laced lips brushed along her midsection as she lifted her wing high on to her back. She had noticed her sudden weight gain but passed it over as just 'nervous eating'. Though it was completely probable that she could be carrying their child. Smiling happily, she turns her head to release a high pitched call to Rou.
He didn't like to stray far from her. Some may call it over protectiveness, some may think it was just downright silly, but he kept a close eye on both his home and his lover. He had lost so much in his lifetime, that he could not bare to lose something again.
When she calls out to him, it only takes him a moment before he is there. He walks leisurely towards her, grinning as the mid-afternoon light hits her caramel body just right. Although it is winter, Tephra stays nice and humid, and it seems like the sun is drawn to her (and he can't say he blames it). She illuminates the world around him, all he can see is her. When he is close enough, he reaches out to her, muzzle touching her neck lovingly.
"Good afternoon,"He murmurs, bobbing his head up and down excitedly. Her presence gives him a warm, fluttering feeling in his stomach that he cannot control. "How are you, my love?" He bends down to take a few bites of grass, then looks back up to her.
11-10-2017, 09:16 PM (This post was last modified: 11-10-2017, 09:16 PM by AuroraElis.)
Carmel ears twist within the tangle of cream tresses. Navy eyes fixed on the horizon awaiting his sillouhette to appear. It doesn't take long. Never does. A smile graces her lips as he morphs into view. At a leisurely pace towards where she stood in the sunlight. She can't help but notice the way his muscle flex under his roaned hide. A grin upon his handsome face. Call it what you will but nothing made her heart beat faster than seeing him...
He is quick to touch her lovingly. A quick brush of his muzzle against her warm skin. The muscles there ripple instinctively, sending a delightful shiver down her spine. His gentle voice greets her and she is quick to respond, "I can feel it Rou!"She does not contain her excitement. It flows freely from her, "He is strong. I'm not sure but I have a feeling it's a boy. Won't that be great Rou?!" She beams with excitement over their young family. It was her first child and though she knew of Rou losing a son she was unsure if he had others. This child could never replace the one lost but maybe it could mend the hole left behind in his own heart...
Her personality is infectious, he is always surprised by it. She had brought so much light to his usually dull life, and it makes him feel something he hadn't received much of.
Happiness.
He chuckles at her excitement - it's actually quite adorable. She is nearly bouncing out of her skin at the thought of having a child, and he feels just as enthusiastic. Except...another emotion clouds his mind, and he tries to hide it with a smile.
He is scared. Unequivocally, irrevocably, terrified. This would be his first biological child, and he figured most people feel those first-time-father jitters, but his stems from something different.
He had loved Kaiode with every fiber of himself. He poured minutes, hours, days trying to protect him, invested all his time and love into his adopted son. But in just a moment, he was ripped away from him, his spirit floating to the wind. As hard as he had tried, he couldn't save him. How did he expect to protect his newborn, let alone Aurora?
He sighs. His heart was so full of love, but still harbored so much anxiety. He doubts himself - his abilities as a father and a lover.
He then notices that he is staring off into space, and his attention shoots back to AuroraElis.
"If he's anything like you, I'm sure he'll be perfect," He murmurs, maw tracing the line of her neck up to her ear. "Or her. I'd be happy with either." He lets out a soft laugh, nuzzling her affectionately.
Child birth was something she had yet to experience so with the thoughts came worries. She hid the feelings well but they remained twisting her guts every so often. Many have done it before her and many more would after. The light in her eyes does not fade though. Looking at her soulmate how could it. They had created something pure and wonderful. A sentiment of their love growing within her. It was the greatest of gifts.
She is smiling as she watches his excitement side-track. His thoughts - along with his eyes - drifting to memories. Memories of his lost child she assumes. Navy eyes soften on him as she watches his inner turmoil. It breaks her heart to see it consume him.
When he finally snaps back he is attempting to recover with kind thoughts. She smiles softly, stepping into him. His lips caressing her carmel hide, reaching out her own muzzle to rest at his shoulder reassuringly. Golden flecked eyes shutting as she feels the warmth of his body against hers. If she had been taller she would have rested her head atop his crest of red tresses. Pulling him into a comforting embrace. Words do not flow from her lips. Fore actions speak louder than words...
11-20-2017, 03:04 PM (This post was last modified: 11-20-2017, 03:04 PM by Diable Rouge.)
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To Diable Rouge, actions have always spoken louder than words. The entirety of his life had been people saying one thing to him, then showing him something different. To him, that is the ultimate betrayal - not being true to your word. To say the least, he had been betrayed a lot.
But Aurora, she was different. Most of the time, she didn't have to say anything at all; she so easily shows how she feels...she is so true, not only to those around her, but to herself.
As she comes closer to him, pulling him into that loving embrace, he knows that she is aware of his own worries. She knows how he feels about his shortcomings, his anxieties, and instead of speaking, she just comforts him. His eyes flutter closed, and he rests his large head and neck against her delicate bodice. Her peacock feathers tickle at his face, and he simply lets them, chuckling gently.
He wasn't sure if it was pure luck or chance that had brought them together. In moments like these, it never seemed to matter. All that mattered was her, him, and the life they were bringing into the world.
AuroraElis
