Been a long time, lover//Mist//

[Chayton]

It was fascinating, the way nature comes together to form its seasons. How life comes and goes so frequently and without a care. The way everything function so smoothely and quietly. The way that thigns could change so easily, without an regard for what or who it was effecting. When one thought about it, it was rather strange. Indeed this was a regular occurence as one went through the day. But one never really thought about it. How seasons change and how life goes on even when it seems to stop.

These were the current thoughts that travelled noisely through the mann's head. It wasn't nescissarily that he was so intent on thinking about life. No, it was more that he was curious as to how his life had come to where it was now. How each event had unfolded and why on earth he was back in Deor when it seemed that surely he would have died. Maybe it had all been a dream, a strange dream that noone could or wanted to explain. No, that was silly. Those events had been real, and it was by luck and skill that he had come back to Deor. But for his mate, it must have been a rathe unfortunate unfolding of events. For his mate those hours and days must have been a jarring time. Not only that but life must have felt strange and false. If love did indeed play such a huge role in life as it was said to. Surely being without one's love must've been strange and uncomfortable.

He stood up, allowing hsi sleek but muscular form to quietly slip from the unoccupied den. He had been on his way somewhere. Somewhere obviously unimportant because he couldn't recall where. Maybe he had been too young..to take on this role of being a mann in Deor, living this exact life. Life..he chuckled at the thought of it, and at his busy mind. "I'm being silly. I haven't changed and I'm back home with my family." That thought was comforting, yes, it was more than comforting. It was realiable. He atleast knew that his mate would always be there. "But...still I cannot help but wonder how I never made it to Ge-rad. I remember crossing the borders...and..." He trailed off, listening to the silence of his packlands and wondering if Mist was somewhere nearby. He could call out, but he preferred to find her by feeling where she was.

With that as his new mission he began to ponder the task of teaching his pups to fish. Seeing as he learned from Mist. That was one thing that had brought them together. Ah yes, the recollection of love. He smiled and came to a pause. Sitting down on his haunches he then began to wonder how his life would shape up, what choices he would make. He found it odd to be in such a questioning mood. He would ask Mist about it, perhaps she would have some insight.

[Mist]

Watching the sun rise has always been one of Mist's favorite things to do. She doesn't mind getting up early if there is such a reward for her efforts. This morning is especially brilliant and every bit of the grey beta's form seems to tingle with excitement and awe. Apart from her tail and ears she is very much like a statue carved from some ancient stone. Her ebon tipped ears twitch every so often at some startling sound in the stillness. Almost all of her attention is focused toward the east. Fenris is rising with such beauty as cannot easily be expressed. His brilliant face practically sets each individual snow crystal on fire, causing a dazzling affect and from a viewer making it seem like Mist is sitting on the edge of a lake of tiny, flickering flames or coal-like jewels.

The frost on the trees is set afire as well, and they seem to glow both from within and from the light of the early morning. Awe and wonder are the two feelings foremost in Mist's heart. The land, both forest, trees, hills, and ice are transformed into something of imagination. It is sad to think there are those who are missing this sight. If she could take it to her loved ones without missing the rest of it herself, she most certainly would.

Even the shadows are affected by the glory of the sunrise, and the shadowed snow is tinted pink as if warming to the thought of being given such beauty. Taking a deep, satisfied breath the grey fae keeps her golden eyes fixed on the horizon, fortunate enough to be able to look that way even through the brightness. Her heart is calm and at rest, lacking nothing. Chayton has returned to her, banishing her fears once more by defying possible death. His presence is soothing and grants her great courage she didn't know she had. During her trip across the frozen lake to the majestic waterfall she had spoken to Silve about her love for the white mann. It is a love barely to be dreamed or described, and can only be experienced.

Her greatest wish at this moment is that all those she loves would some day love and be loved with such beautiful intensity as she. It is a bliss she would, at this moment, only be able to compare to this sunrise. Through her musings and intent gazing she scents her lover's scent and her heart gives a bound. Smiling softly in pleasure she lifts her maw and howls quietly. He is close, and there is no need for her to be louder. Keeping her eyes on the horizon she listens behind her, waiting for the familiar, welcome sound of pawsteps.

[Chayton]

Sure enough it didn't take long before his love let out a soft call to be by her side. It was her voice that sent tingling through his body. Was it the security that he loved, or the constant? What was it that made him feel that way? When he heard her song, or saw her or even the mention of her. If this was some trick of the Gods, they made it seem like love. He could go back and think of all the moments they had gone through. He could dwell on everything they had been through. But for the blue and white mann, he preferred to stay in the moment. At this moment he needed to be with his love. It had been too long.

He let out a bark and sprang forward to meet his love. THough he was older and more agile. The mann had rather large paws, for his size at least. Large paws can be cumbersome and often cause a vard to fall flat on his face. Which for Chayton was going to be the case if he didn't pay more attention to where he was going. Chayton, being so focused on reaching Mist, of course was not paying attention. No, he had one thing on his mind, which was understandable.

It didn't take long to reach her, nor did it take long for him to fall on his face. The event as it happend was rather comical and of course he was not hurt. Being in such a state of excitment to see Mist, Chayton forgot to watch his steps and sure enough his paw slipped out from under him and he went tumbling. He landed in a pile of blue and white fur all jumbled up in front of Mist. He looked up with a sheepish grin. "Hello love!"

[Mist]

After the last echoes of her howl fade into the stillness of the morning the beta is not disappointed in her expectations. Chayton's bark comes to her keen ears and makes her shiver with numerous, rather conglomerate emotions. Tilting her head slightly to one side she keeps her eyes on the glowing horizon and listens intently, smiling when she hears the soft crunch of pawsteps on the snow. It has been far too long since the two lovers have had a chance to be together alone. Their family is now their life; but sometimes they need time together. This morning is perfect. The cubs will not be up for at least a little while, and they will get the chance they've needed for so long. Turning her head to look over her shoulder at the blue and white mann she blinks and raises a brow at his skidding entrance.

A moment after his lands at her feet her entire facial expression changes as she lets out the laughs that she had been unsuccessfully trying to suppress. Turning to face him completely she lies down next to him, still giggling from time to time. Shaking her head in amusement and joking exasperation she nuzzles and licks him fondly. "Why hello, love. Does this seem somewhat familiar to you? Though I think on past occasions you've leapt at me from a hiding place, not just slipped.... oh, how I've missed you."

Leaning her head against his once he rights himself Mist sighs with contentment, tears forming in her eyes as she thinks how lucky she is that she did not lose him this winter when she so easily could have, and also with the joy of once again being with him. The sunrise is ending, and the colors have slowly started to fade, seemingly into the sun, giving Fenris even more brightness as he travels to the higher reaches of the sky. This day promises to be a beautiful one...

((OOC: sorry it's fairly short and such *hug* I couldn't remember what I was going to say in my post that got deleted))