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 Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 1:44 pm
Regius sobered quickly in the face of her silence, all traces of the insane mirth gone. He could smell the pain in her scent, physical and... The scent of lightly salted water. Tears. She's... crying? He didn't understand. Did she think he had been laughing at her? He started to take a step forward, but stopped himself, wondering why she hadn't just left. Or hit him.
"You should lay down..." He mumured, hanging his head. "You'll hurt yourself more if you continue standing." He halted for a moment before continuing in a voice so low he could barely hear. "Please... I don't want you to hurt anymore."
He choked back his apologies. She had already gotten hurt because of him. Wouldn't it be better for her to leave him now, thinking that he didn't care. "Wouldn't it be better to try and have a life with a lion who isn't hellbent on revenge?" He muttered, keeping his voice low as he seemed to be talking to the ground. Reg hadn't wanted to let anyone close in case he failed, in case he... "Of course, you have a death wish..." Her words had stung, because it was partially true. He didn't want to die, but he wouldn't give up in the fear of dying. He rasied his head towards her, fighting pass a wave of dizziness. He hadn't eaten in a few days. Certain that the only thing keeping her anywhere near him was the promise she had made, he wondered if he should release her from it. She could be free of him and... He bit back his sorrow, but was unable to speak the words release her. I don't... want to let her go...
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 2:52 pm
Laqueta couldn't move, she was literally frozen to the spot unable to lay down nor get up, even her tail was still. She was angry...she was bitter...she was hurt. She had expected him to just brush her off and probably walk away, her silence the last thing he ever heard from her. What really happened, however, blew her mind, and she was having trouble actually believing what she was seeing, and accepting it as real. Well, the pain certainly told her she wasn't dreaming, yet this was NOT something she'd expected to see from him ever...and it broke her heart.
She was fighting within herself, a part of her wanting to still slap him upside the head for hurting her so badly, and the other part wanted to comfort him, and this battle kept her rooted for a long time. When she finally spoke again, it was neither angry, nor sad...but quiet, cold and neutral. "My reasons for helping you are selfish...because you are my friend, and I didn't want to see you die. I thought that perhaps if I helped you get strong enough that maybe...just maybe...you just might have a chance at surviving this...this...obsession...that has taken over your life, and if I was lucky, I wouldn't lose you forever.
"Do you know why I've never asked you to make the same promise I made to you? Because I knew you'd end up leaving me...that there's a chance this obsession would kill you. As a cub, my reason behind suggesting the idea of helping you with your training was two-fold, that I've felt from the start our time together was limited, and I wanted to spend what time I could with you before it was up, also it would at least give me memories of you so that at least, in my mind, you'd live on."
"As I grew it changed to the fact that I don't want you to die and leave me...so maybe if I helped you attain the highest level of physical, mental and sensory acuity I could, that maybe...just maybe...you'd survive. You ask if perhaps things would be better if I tried to have a life without you...and I can't imagine it. Why? Because take away the obsession with your dad and the arragant facade you so like to parade, there's a good lion deep inside...a caring one. One that actually cares about others even if he doesn't show it, one that doesn't want to be alone. Be honest..that's one of the reasons you asked me to promise not to leave you when we met, yes?"
Getting up, she walked over to him and nosed his cheek gently, forgivingly much like she had as a kit, before exhaustion took over and she collapsed to the ground below, unable to stand up any longer. Her hunger, the injuries, the amount of emotions that had been coursing through her...they had taken their toll, yet she still fought to keep from passing out into happy oblivion that a part of her longed for.
Leaning against his frong legs, she asked gently and almost pleadingly, "Why? Why..." Why what? Why did he make her promise? Why won't he tell her his reasons for agreeing? Why did he still keep her around? Why did he agree to the idea if it wasn't just because of his father? Why did he, as they got older, seem to want to be near her more, yet push her away at the same time? Why did he laugh at her?....a hundred other why's flittled through her mind wanting to be answered all at once. Some of them she knew the answer to, or at least thought she did, but still wanted to hear it for herself, yet coulnd't bring herself say aloud.
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:00 pm
Regius looked down at her, eyes wide. "You thought I would leave you...?" He almost laughed again, but kept it back. He wouldn't be able to stop if he started now. He laid down gently, cradling her in his forepaws. A low sigh escaped his lips and he shook his head. "You're silly, you know that?" He purred, not laughing at her but still amused.
"I'd always thought that you'd find someone else, who didn't endanger you or... heh... treat you like I do." He said softly, looking away even though he couldn't see. Every instinct was telling him to run. To get away from her before he got her killed. Like he almost did today. He sighed again. "That is an evil question. Why..." His tension was leaking into his voice, muscles shaking with the strain not to get up and run. Anywhere. The only thing that kept him immobile was Laqueta's warmpth on his legs.
"You say your reasons are selfish?" He began, voice barely a whisper. "And how are mine not? You think I am using you to gain my abilities so that I can fight my father. That's the only reason I want you around?" He flexed his claws, warring with himself. He should just say that she had it right, that she didn't matter to him. She'd leave. She'd be safe. Safe from him but... "I can't do it..." He murmured. "I can't send you away... I'm supposed to tell you that you're right. That I don't care for anything but my obsession. But I..." He trembled. "I can't..."
"I just want to keep you safe... but I don't want to let you go... So how am I not being selfish when I want you near me regardless of the danger you are in?" He whispered, berating himself. Why am I telling her this? She needs to stay away from me! He yelled at himself."You need to stay away from me." He said, repeating his thought. "I... I don't want you to hurt anymore..."
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:35 pm
Laqueta could feel the trembling of his body, the anguish in his voice as he spoke, and she tried to imagine what he was thinking exactly, as much as one can. Finally she made the decision for him. as if he wasn't willing to make it, then she had to be the one. Taking a deep breath (and wincing at the mistake that was), she said with a hint of sadness but firm determination. "You didn't make me get hurt today...that was my choice and my mistake, and it's what I have to deal with. It's not like you forced me to go hunting, but what I do next...I do only for you. I'm not much more than a liability, now, and a distraction....I stick around I will get you killed." Getting up, she nosed him once more, just to get one last and whiff of him for the road ahead. "Goodbye Regius...may the sun shine bright upon you for many years to come may we be so lucky to see each other again." Silently in her mind, she added three words she doubted she'd ever say aloud. I love you..
Closing her eyes, refusing to look at him once more knowing she'd lose her resolve, and with a broken heart, she started to walk/hop away. She was weak, tired, and near exhaustion from everything, but her determination kept her going. She'd go back to her pride and remain there at least till she was healed. After that...well, she'd get far enough a way that perhaps the impending news she dreaded most would never reach her....however, when she got out of earshot (or at least thought she was), she collapsed and let the darkness take her once more.
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:15 pm
She's leaving... The thought echoed hollowly in his head. She's leaving me...But she... she promised... He started to shake, unaware of the tears welling in his eyes. He tried to tell himself it was for the best. That she was doing what he wanted her to do. 'Goodbye..." He murmured into the empty air.
He rose to his feet and began to walk, not capable of much else at the moment. He moved past the kill, his stomach reminding him painfully that he hadn't eaten in days. He ignored it again. It didn't matter. He could still train. Though she had been helping, he had learned almost everything on his own. He would be able to face his father soon and put up one hell of a fight. Even the thought of his father brought no emotions from him. He felt... nothing. What was the point of training, of winning? She was right. He didn't want to be alone. Not anymore.
So lost in his thoughts, he didn't know where his feet had taken him untill Laqueta's scent filled the air. He took another step forward, paw brushing her unconsious form. "So... I followed you again?" He said softly, voice distant and painfilled. "I heard you... When you said you were lovesick... I was so suprised... I was... happy too..." He said to her, certain that she was far enough gone not to hear him. "You made the right choice... I should approve but..." He shook his head as tears flowed. "Maybe I want a distraction.... maybe I would like to risk getting killed to keep you with me... I...love you, Laqueta... Forgive me..."
He ran, unsure where he was going, but he had to get away. She would find someone else, someone better. She would live... and be happy... but... he wanted her to be happy with him... He tripped over something unseen and hit the ground hard, knocking himself into oblivion... "La...qu..eta.."He murmured as he fought the darkness... "You prom... ised... not... to leave... Come back..." He whispered the words he had wanted to say when she first began to walk away into the air then slipped into darkness gratefully.
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 6:49 pm
Laqueta was floating in the silence of her mind, a part of her fighting to wake up and ask...no beg...forgiveness from Regius for doing such a foolish thing as walking away. The other part of her kept telling her she'd made her choice. It would be better this way, and just to sleep...sleep...Sleep sounded so good, so comforting, so...numb. She no longer wanted to feel anything, not the pain from her nearly fatal hunt and most espcecially not the pain of her heart breaking in a million pieces. It was in this drifting state she heard Regius's words:
"So... I followed you again? I heard you... When you said you were lovesick... I was so suprised... I was... happy too...You made the right choice... I should approve but...Maybe I want a distraction.... maybe I would like to risk getting killed to keep you with me... I...love you, Laqueta... Forgive me..."
And for a bit...she found comfort. She could sleep, he'd stay there to watch over her just as he had before, and with that she let herself drift away with the tide of her dreams. It wasn't until much later, probably late afternoon now, when she finally awoke to find herself alone. He was gone...he'd left her and at first all she could feel was anger that he'd actually let her get away with her choice, and her own weakness of dreaming those words that had let her drift further away into healing sleep and happiness. Sitting up, not caring about the physical pain anymore, she let out a loud roar, one full of anger and sadnes, letting it voice her broken heart, and all the pain and anger she felt about the whole situation...and let it drift away on the breeze wherever it may please. She had no hope he'd hear it, it was far too late to call him back, nor did she think that he'd come runing back even if he WAS in hearing distance of it. She'd made her choice, he'd made his....end of story.
Head down, she blatantly ignored the intense pain her chest and made her way back to the untouched kill...or at least what used to be untouched. Fending off two hyenas who'd started to have done quite a number on the uneaten feast that seemed to have been provided for them from the heavens (injuring one quite badly in her anger), she proceeded to eat her fill, knowing if she didn't she'd more than likely die before she could eat again. Not that she felt anyone cared about whether she lived or died anymore.
Her family was merely a bunch of strangers to her, really, and her best friend gone...where did one such as her belong anymore? For the first time since she was kit, Laqueta found herself at a complete loss as to what to do next. Belly full, she got up and started walking, forcing her leg to carry her weight, the pain drowning out the much deeper one inside. She no longer cared where she went, just letting her paws take her wherever they so desired, and she made no effort to disguise her noise. She knew she'd open up the wound to bleed all over again, leaving a nice blood trail for any predators to find, but she found she didn't care. If any found her, they could have her. She'd fight to the death, welcome it with open paws, yet with the intention on taking them out with her just to make her feel better when her life finally slipped away in the end. If no one did, then....well, then their loss on such a beautifully missed opportunity.
At one point, whether it'd been a half hour later, or hours from the time she's started walking (it was all the same to her) she found herself staring into a river. She had no intetions of crossing it, but just merely stared at her sad reflection, not really seeing it, but taking comfort from the water's gentle babble. Without realizing it, she started to sing softly a tune that was both sad and heartfelt, as her heart tried once more to call out to the one she loved so much....
"Some say it's just the nature of the beast
When you love somebody so passionately
Time has a way of stealing
That raging fire you're feeling
Leaving the ashes laying at your feet
Those fools of little faith will never know
Those higher places two hearts can go
Where time is standing still
And love will burn until
The heaven and the earth have come and gone
This fire inside for you
Is constant as the morning star
And you will be
Forever in my heart
As long as there's a river
Searching for an endless sea
I will always love you - faithfully..."
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:11 pm
Regius woke to the sound of a painfilled roar. He lurched to his feet, intent on running to her side when he recognized the voice as belonging to Laqueta. A sudden wave od dizziness, however, kept him from his goal. He sat back, for once glad that he couldn't see because watching the world spin would have made him sick. Must've hit my head harder then I thought... He muttered to himself. When his head cleared enough that he could stand, he began slowly moving. Not in toward the sound of the roar, but instead toward the sound of water. He was very thirsty. His steps dragged as though weighted down with the burden of the tormoil in his soul.
She made her choice.
So? Go after her! Bring her to her sences!
He was arguing with himself. He had never been one to talk to himself but since he was at a loss for friends he could find solace in defending his choice in the resesses of his mind.
I won't. It's better this way...
Why? So you can become a reluse. Doing nothing but train and meditate?
It's better this way. She won't get hurt...
He smiled bitterly as his steps drew him to the sound of a river. He could almost taste the water, but it was still a good distance out.
She wouldn't get hurt if you just gave up on this revenge thing either... His inner voice chided.
I won't do that..
Why is it so important to you?
You know why... You're me, after all...
She doesn't know why.
I... know.
Explain it to her.
No...
Why not?
Regius frowned at himself as his foot brushed the moist sand of the river bank. It was a bad sign for a lion to be talking to himself. He rolled his eyes and bent his head down for a drink, relishing the cool water that did nothing to extinguish the pain in his soul. He raised his head again and stared sightlessly in front of him.
Admit it. You're afraid.
Shut up...
You're afriad that if you let her in, you'll--
The inner voice was cut out by a roar. His roar. He had thrown his head back and just roared. Screamed out his anger, pain, confusion, and everything. He listened to it as it echoed up the river bank. As he lowered his head back down he felt... nothing. Numb. An emotion he had been striving for had finally come to him in a fit of pain. An empty smile curled his lips at his accomplishment. He didn't have to hurt anymore...
You'll regret this...
Hmph...
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Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:31 pm
Laqueta looked up as the first roar rang out from somewhere behind her, but hung her head down once more. She looked so broken and defeated as she closed her eyes and willed the tears that coursed down her cheeks to stop. The sound of his voice just broke her heart further, and determined as she was to live with her choice since it seemed he'd accepted it as well, she found herself in a fierce arguement with her heart.
Okay...so I go back. What would I say?
I'm sorry would be a good place to start...
And how do I know he actually feels the same way I do? You know as well as I do it was probably just a dream I had, and not his real words...
You know he does.
If he did, do you think he'd of let me do something so stupid as break my promise? I only did it because he couldn't do it himself. He couldn't bring himself to ask me to go...
So once more you take the easiest route available and made the choice for him. Why didn't you fight to stay with him? Isn't he worth it?
Because...
She actually didn't have an answer for her heart. She'd done as she always did...took the easiest route possible, the one that required the least effort, and in the end what did it get her? Absolutely nothing, and in fact she had less now than she did. She knew if he'd asked to leave, she'd of fought to stay, but...she hadn't.
Why not? Wasn't he worth fighting for?
(without hesitation) Yes, of course he is!
Then what are you waiting for? Fight for what you want most. Die for it if you have to...
And she knew that's exactly what she'd do, if it came down to it. Getting up, she started jogging towards where the first roar had come from, and she was about halfway there when she heard his second roar ring out. This time, turning on her heels, she ran towards him, calling his name, fast as she could go. It wasn't until she found him that she became self conscious about her wound, and the fact that it'd stained her lower leg and paw bright red, though the pain seemed to have disappeared for the moment. Slowing down, she approached him slowly, before sitting on her haunches, fully prepared to take his anger if he showed any. She woulnd't defend herself.
"Regius...I...I'm sorry for what I did earlier. Breaking my promise was the stupist thing I could of ever done, and I beg your forgiveness. You always accused me of taking the easiest route possible, of not fighting for what I want, and I've always given you excuses why it was such a bad idea when other avenues to get what I wanted existed. Today...I did that again, telling myself this is what you wanted, and I was doing it for you, and that my disappearing would allow you to finish your training unhindered by my presence.
"But...the thing is...I heard you. I heard your words when I was fighting completely going unconscious. You said...that maybe you should approve, but at the same time maybe you wanted the distraction...that maybe you would like to risk being killed to keep me with you...and you know what? That's what I want. Not for you to risk your life to be with me, but I want to risk mine to be with you. I love you, Regius, and I will fight tooth and nail to keep you alive and would gladly give my life in place of yours." She knew she was taking a rather strong risk repeating what she'd heard in her dream state, that perhaps he'd said 'good riddance' and her heart and changed it to something more comforting, but...she had a feeling it'd been real. "You get that, Regius? I'm finally fighting for what I want...and I want you. I don't care if I have to go through hell and high water to get you back, but I will. I don't want or need anyone else, and I don't care if loving you risks my life, because you are worth it, and for you I'd give my life in a heartbeat. All I ask is that you forgive me for being so stupid and hardheaded to see what really mattered, and let me fight by your side."
If he were to actually be able to see her, he'd see she was bound and determined to stay by his side whether or not he actually forgave her, she was going to fight tooth and nail, and if it even came down to it, she'd track him and hound him till he either killed her to get rid of her, or gave in. She loved him, and there wasn't a damn thing in the world that was going to keep her away. It was in this state that she realized she no longer felt her heartbreak, but a renewed sense of purpose and determination since she now truly understood just where her place in the world was. By his side. Also, she knew that if Talcorin actually killed Regius, he'd have to do it over her dead body...there was no way she'd let him do it without a fight of her own.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 6:59 pm
Told you...
Regius stared blankly at her while she spoke, feeling the first stirring of hope raise through the numbness that had enshrouded him. He dropped his eyes, keeping his gaze firmly on the ground as she spoke, listening intently although he was fighting the rising joy that threatened to overcome the comforting numbness.
Just give in. His inner voice sid, sounding bored with him. You're in love. You are happy she loves you. Deal with it.
But... I just got to...
Posh.. It was you're minds shock reaction to meing regected. It would have faded as soon as you encountered your father anyway. Now... stop talking to me and tell her! She's waiting...
Regius sat for a moment in the abrupt silence in his own mind. Posh? He had never used that word before... could he have been talking to someone without knowing it... again? Ever since the accident, he had been able to talk to those of his blood inside his head but he always knew when he was talking to someone. This had a different feel to it... Maybe someone... else... Uh... someone blood related but not--
SHUT UP AND TALK TO HER BEFORE SHE GETS SOME SENSE INTO HER HEAD AND LEAVES YOU!
Regius jerked involuntarilly at the voice and looked up, realizing that some time had indeed gone by when he was lost in his own little world.
"I.. uh..." He fought for words to say to her as he was slammed back into the present and the situation at hand. He shook his head once and stepped forward, nuzzling her gently. "There is nothing to forgive, love." He murmured. "And you don't have to do through hell and high water to get me back because..." He paused for a moment, voice losing it's confidence. "You've never lost me. But..." He grinned grimly at her. "You can fight by my side in all battles but one. You know that." He nuzzled her again, comforted by her presence. He inhaled, seeking to catch her scent when he smelled the blood. He pulled back, face set in a worried and annoyed expression. "You ran here... wounded..." He started before hitting her lightly with his tail. "Haven't you been hurt enough for one day? I am no shaman, but if you don't do something about that leg, the damage will be permanant." He had no training in what to do for a wound so he was hoping that she did or else they would have to journey to find a shaman and that could take to long. If they made it that far. Hyenas were known to roam these lands in packs large enough to take down a injured lion as well as a blind one. It is one of the reasons that Reg had chosen this spot. No lion every came here alone. And with Laqueta leaving a trail where ever she went... He decided not to think about it and nuzzled her again. "I love you..." He whispered, the words feeling so right to be saying. Finally. He didn't have to hide that anymore.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 8:07 pm
Laqueta was nearly about ready to burst with anticipation, as she bored holes into him with her eyes. Would he ever answer her???? It felt like forever and a day before he finally stepped forward and nuzzled her, and for the first time in her short life, she finally understood what it felt like to be truly happy. "I...I know," she murmured in responce to his reference about the fight with his father. "I will step aside and let you do what you feel is necessary, but please don't ask me to run when you do...it was hard enough for me to leave this time, I don't want to ever do it again." She knew in her heart, that even if he did stress to her that she needed to do it, she'd end up breaking that particular promise and coming right back. She would let him fight, but she wanted to be there to protect him as a last resort if it went out of control....she hoped to the lioness it wouldn't.
Her happy moment was short-lived when he reminded her of her wound, and a deep sense of shame came over her as she was reminded once more of the pain in both her chest and her leg. The fact that it seemed to have dimmed had her worried, especially after the hell she'd just put her body through. She didn't blame him for being upset with her in the least bit, and took his gentle chastisement seriously. He was right...this was dangerous area, and she'd already fought off two hyenas earlier...who knew if they'd follow after her with reinforcements for nearly killing one of their own. She laid down to lick at the wound, but there was so much blood it would take far too long to clean, much less wait for the gash to heal, and who knew what her insides were like. There was no way Regius could search out the right leaves, roots or what-have-you even if she knew what they were in the first place, and darkness wasn't all that far off. If she tried to leave right now, she'd just loose more blood...they had to leave...but how?
"I don't know a shaman...but what about if I walk in the river? The waters cold, it'll ease the swelling, numb the pain, help stop the bleeding and loosen the blood caked in my fur....we can go back to the tree, climb up and sleep where no hyenas can reach us. Maybe I can catch you a fish or two on the way there, since I doubt you've eaten lately..." She was partially ramblilng, but it helped her to think and sort things out a little bit in her mind, not to mention trying to make their situation less frightening that her mind wanted to make it out to be. She was also worried over the fact that she knew (from the condition of the earlier kill) that he'd not eaten from it, and hunting here was dangerous even for a lone lioness who could see (and hadn't been stupid enough to get herself injured earlier). "What do you think? The water will mask our scent, too, if we both travel down it for a ways..."
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:37 pm
Regius nodded absently, thinking that yes, this was the best option but... But it won't matter much since she had left a blood trail that even a hyena pup could follow. He frowned.
Well, if they find you, you will just have to protect her, won't you my fine blind friend? the voice chuckled then faded, leaving Reg with a slightly annoyed expression. He would have to worry about this development later. When they were safe.
"Let's get in the river." He said softly, walking over to the bank and stepping into the cold water. He crept out to the middle of the swiftly moving water and turned to wait for her. As he moved, one of the rocks under him shifted, sending him sliding on the slick surface to sprawl in the icy water. He stood up with a gasp, fur soaked and clinging to him. "B-b-beca-a-areful... Th-the wa-wa-water's c-c-cold." He studdered, shaking as the wind rushed over him, stiring his still dry fur. He shook for a moment before with drawing the sense, no long fighting the fact that he was cold. The shakes faded as he found he wasn't cold. "And the rocks are slippery." He smiled and tried to ignore the faint chuckle in his head.
My, you learn fast...
He ignored it and tilted his head to the side to 'look' at Laqueta. "Come on. We need to get you to some place safe before to much longer. I don't think I could fend of a pack of hyena's all by myself." He grinned, making the words seem almost mocking just to hide the fear growing in his mind. He had come across a few of the packs out here and did naught by run when they found him. He did not want to have to fight them.
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:58 pm
Laqueta thought of arguing that no hyena would find them if they did that, but she knew if anything they'd be lucky to survive tonight. She thought about saying maybe they should seperate and meet up somewhere, but crushed that idea instantly since there was no way in hell she was going to leave him now that she'd gotten him back. So, instead, she silently watched as he entered the river and promptly took a nosedive in the river. Concerned, she rushed to his side, ready to help him get to shore if necessary, but it was not necessary. "I'll be careful, I promise...", she nodded.
Entering the river herself, she gasped at the cold temperature then found some relief as she felt her paw and lower leg begin to numb. Carefully, she made her way to the middle of the river, fighting the current, and asked (a bit timidly, her fear about what might happen because of her stupidity haunting her), "Should we go upriver or down?" She was terrified of making another mistake and killing them both right when their future looked so much brighter for once.
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:25 pm
((Skipping ahead now. Adults! Whee!))
Regius sighed as he looked out over the grasses, letting his mind wander back to the last time he was here. When everything almost fell apart. He grinned a bit, wondering where Laqueta was. He had seen her in a while, though he had been looking. This was the last place he had thought of her being, but it was also the last place he had to look. So she was either here or... She could be avoiding me... He shook his head, indigo mane streaked with silver falling into his eyes. She wouldn't avoid him, not that he would blame her if she did. He hadn't been a very good compainion of late, dwelling more and more on revenge against his father. He sighed, not wanting to think about that at all. His feeling toward his father were changing and they... confused him greatly. It was during one of these long sessions where he thought of nothing but his father that he had noticed that he had not seen nor heard from Laqueta for a day or two. So he had searched. And searched. Now, in this place were he had almost lost the only one he really cared about, he roared, hoping to her her voice raised in answer.
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:05 pm
Laqueta's ears perked as the roar reached her, and she lifted her head from the tall grass she'd been lying in near the river were they'd once entered in both hops of staunching the blood flow from her gash, and also to hide their scent from any hyenas that might of smelled her. That night, there was not "might" to it, it was all luck that they managed to get back in one piece, though she wasn't sure if it was due to Regius or what, but she'd been ever grateful for his presence that night as she wouldn't even cared about making it back in one peice if things hadn't gone the way they had.
Letting out a small roar of her own, she let him know exactly where she was, before putting her head back down on her left paw, the right one trailing in the icy water. She'd started to spend more time here the last few days, he heart heavy with worries of her own. She knew she should tell Regius about the fact that if...ok, not if but when....he decided to face her own father, it was more than likely to be a battle similar to the one he'd been contemplating so long with his own father...except for the fact it wouldn't be to the death. However, she knew he was struggling with his own feelings about his father, and perhaps more in an effort to not add anything more to his shoulders, she kept quiet and spent what time she could with him, and leaving him to his thoughts when he got in one of those obsessive moments when he could think of little else. She honestly wasn't avoiding him, even if it looked like it on the outside, she just didn't know what else to do. She longed for him to make it official, but refused to say anything about it in an effort to support him in his own problems.
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:19 pm
Regius grinned widely as he set off down the slop toward where he heard her small roar. No more looking. He tripped slightly over a root, having to slow for a moment before picking up his pace. She would be near the river, somewhere. He slowed when he heard the trickle of the stream that had saved their lives, all that time ago. He smirked and let his senses roam along the riverbank, trying to pick her sent out of the mingled ones of water and earth and growing things. He stood perfectly still for a moment, nose to the air before he found it, the mix of musk and fur and life he had come to know as her scent. He gave a rumbling purr and set off in the direction of her scent.
"I've been searching for you..." He murmured, hardly louder then the stream nxt to them. He laid down next to her, laying his head over her back. He enjoyed her scent for a moment before catching the tang of worry mixed in with the rest. "What's wrong?" He murmured gently.
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