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The first thing to catch his attention was the sound of sticks crunching under paws. The second, was the crazy blur of brown and gold that tumbled past him at a blinding rate. For a moment he merely stood there, not really sure what he had seen, but then the scent captured his senses and he went into panic mode.

Making a dash for her side, Frozenheart gently bent down beside her. His eyes quickly scanning her over for cuts or abrasions, he saw nothing. But he feared it might be what he couldn't see that would be the worst. Chills ran down his spine at the thought, and he lowered his head to her's gently. "A-Are you OK! You came out of nowhere, what on Earth were you doing?" The questions came out very quickly and without warning. Almost as though he were chastising her for being so careless with her running. But he wasn't, he was just fearful of losing the one thing that actually understood him.

"Can you stand? You didn't hurt anything did you?" His Mother hen antics continued as he looked her in the eyes expecting an honest answer.

Her instant apologies quickly took him off guard, he had no idea what she was apologizing for, and for a split second he worried she might have bumped her head. Which of course led, to his awkward physical head rub, to check for bumps he may have missed on a visual scan. He let out an audible sigh of relief once he realized she still seemed perfectly healthy. He could feel her fur warming a bit as she gripped her paws tightly around his shoulders. But he wasn't worried about that, he'd noticed that even his fur seemed to get warmer on occasion so he simply brushed it off, and listened to Lightfoot's frantic words. As he listened, he slowly began to realize she had been going through the same mental panic as he had.

He giggled slightly at first, but was soon in an awkward giggle fit as he tried to fight back the urge. He knew she would be looking at him strange by now, and so maybe it was time to explain. "I'm no- I'm not laughing at you - I promise!" He smiled nuzzling her cheek once more. "It's just, that I feel the exact same way. I was worried you weren't going to show up either." Slowly he found his way back to a normal tone of voice, but not before a few high pitched notes slipped into the conversation.

As Lightfoot loosened her grip, Frozenheart placed a gentle lick right across her cheek. A comforting gesture to let her know it would be all right. "I would wait for you, as long as it took. Nothing could have drug me from this spot." With a solid matter of fact nod, he smiled once more down at her. "But you -" He adjusted himself so that his nose was even with her, and poked her gently with his. "Have to be more careful. What would the pack have done without it's swiftest pair of feet?" He paused a moment letting his words sink in - "And what would I have done without the light that always finds me in the dark?"

Watching that warm, bright smile spread across her face was all it would ever take for him to forgive her. That is, if he was the grudge holding type, which he wasn't. He was far more carefree and footloose. He enjoyed every moment with Lightfoot, but if he had to truly put a number on best moments, this one would make the top of the list. Just being alone with her, and being able to witness those rare moments that she didn't share with the pack. That was what it was all about.

As she pulled him down to her level, he couldn't help but let out a blissful sigh. He'd never been this happy in his life! Not even when he helped those around him. This was a bliss, that was entirely on it's own level. "Well, you would be careful of course." he patted her lightly with his tail. "Because even if I am not here with you physically, my spirit will always be with you." It was a corny line, but it was how he felt, because he couldn't imagine himself without her by his side either. From nearly day one of his life, she had been at the front of his mind, and he couldn't picture her not being there now. "Truthfully, I don't quite know what I would do without you either. You have always been a focus in my life, and now that I have you back - i'm not all that willing to give you way." Frozenheart could hear his heartbeat rising as he spoke, and he knew she would take note of it. "And I imagine it's kind of hard to fight your destiny. Which, is what I think this is. I think - you were meant to find me as a pup. Then as an adult, I was meant to find you." Nodding along with his words Frozenheart continued. "When the gods hand you something this perfect. You can't just give it away."

The corny comment didn't seem at all that to the male, it was flattering and it gave him a sense of grounding. Something he had been searching for all of his life. A feeling that someone wanted him for who he was, and not what could he could do for them. "And I you." He smiled a broad smile and nuzzled his face lovingly against hers. He could feel her fur warming, and thought for a fleeting second, that he was glad she was warm. The sun had finally set, and the cool air was quickly filing in around them.

Her words, caught him off guard however and he shifted his position slightly so that he could get a better look at her. All things considered, she looked entirely sincere that she didn't deserve him, or apparently happiness in general. He was confused by it, entirely confused. How could someone so selfless, be so undeserving? For a moment, he contemplated correcting her, but perhaps hearing her out was a more logical step. "I don't get it." He interrupted quickly, not entirely to be rude. "How can you feel as though you are this undeserving? You are a very selfless wild dog, and I have experienced this first hand. Why do you think you don't deserve happiness?" He nuzzled her lightly once more, hoping to pry an answer out of her. "You should never think that about yourself, I won't let you." And with those words, he placed a paw tightly across her chest and smiled. "Feel free to try and stop me." He giggled lightly.

A strong feeling of warmth swept over the male's body as he lie there next to his mate. Nothing in the world could make him happier at this moment - he was more than sure of that. Well - his thoughts were cut short as Lightfoot spoke up once more. He would be much happier if she could see how deserving she really was of happiness. He knew no amount of words would be enough to persuade her otherwise. But within his heart he truly wished she would. Perhaps one day he would make her realize just how special she was. But for now, even if he didn't like it, he would allow her to keep her feelings.

"Well .. I may not be able to see the future, but I don't foresee myself leaving..." He paused a moment a licked Lightfoot's cheek gently. "And even if you left, I would follow you for as long as I could." He smiled boldly, as an airy laugh slipped through his lips. "So I guess that means, we're stuck with each other!" Frozenheart ended the sentence abruptly trying o catch her slightly off guard. He enjoyed seeing the silly faces she'd make.

"And I wouldn't have it any other way."