Ascending Legends

[Dragongal]

Arryn put her hand behind Dayn's head, holding him close, slowly running her fingers through his hair. "Shh, love. I always knew you were better than anything you were before, all of those things you hated. You're no monster, and I always knew it. Maybe I just knew it better than you. Because I know for a fact that you are nothing dark or twisted. You are my Dayn." Arryn kissed his cheek, holding him close.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn held Arryn in silence for a while. He hadn't been able to deal with the emotional toll that the rite had taken until now. It didn't help that Dayn felt like he had been an emotional wreck over the past several weeks. Actually thinking about it made the whole situation worse. He held back as much as possible, trying to stop the tears, only to make himself feel even more foolish for trying to restrain it. "I'm...I'm sorry I've cried so much recently."

 

[Dragongal]

"No, no, don't you dare apologize for crying." Arryn brushed his hair back, pulling him from her shoulder for a few moments to make eye contact. "Never apologize for crying. Ever." She returned his head to her shoulder and lightly played with his hair. She loved him even at his lowest, and just wanted him to be happy.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn let out whatever tears would come, and only afterwards did he finally start rubbing his hand over Arryn's back again. "Thank you."

 

[Dragongal]

"Shh, my love, you don't have to thank me. It's alright." Arryn gently pulled him from her shoulder and rested her forehead against his, running her thumb over his cheek. "It's all okay. I promise."

 

[BookWyrm]

When he had managed to calm down and relax Dayn reached up and lightly ran his fingers across Arryn's throat. "Are you hungry? There is still plenty of food if you want me to grab something."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn took his hand and kissed his palm. "I'm not really hungry, but if you are, then I'll eat." She was concerned for Dayn, and when she was concerned, she had a tendency to not get hungry.

 

[BookWyrm]

"Good. I'm not either." Dayn let his head drop against Arryn's shoulder. "I mwist mwomted oh ask.", Dayn mumbled as he laid against her shoulder.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn rolled her eyes and gently pushed Dayn over so she could lay against his chest and put her head under his chin, pulling up the blankets as she did so.

 

[BookWyrm]

"What, no laughing? I thought that would get a laugh for sure." Dayn smiled as Arryn laid against him. I've missed this.

 

[Dragongal]

"Love, maybe if I didn't know you were so exhausted." Arryn lightly kissed the front of his throat as she settled down against him, one arm stretched across his chest.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn's slight goofiness faded as he looked at Arryn. He was exhausted, physically and emotionally, and from more things than he cared to admit. "Alright. I will rest, I promise. But before I do anything I want you to know that you can rest at any time you want. I won't stop you from watching over me or caring for me, but once I'm set then please, relax and rest as well."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn looked at him and nodded. He had clearly understood her habit of waiting to be permitted to sleep, and was accommodating it quite nicely. She nuzzled lightly against his neck, hoping to encourage him to rest right away.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn smiled as Arryn nuzzled against his neck. She was creative in her ways of making him comfortable and relaxed, and most of the time they worked. This time was no different. Dayn was soon fast asleep.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn laid awake for a time, listening to Dayn's heart as it beat. Never had she been so happy to hear such a repetitive sound as the strong beat of his heart. After a bit, she allowed herself to fall asleep against him, though she first took one of his hands in both of hers and held it to her chest.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn managed to enter a dreamless sleep for a while, but soon he found himself sitting atop a mountain overlooking a vast valley below. "You look like you've been through Hel." Dayn turned around to see Kara walk over and sit down beside him. He smiled as she sat down beside him. "Look at you, all married and such. I'm happy for you." Dayn found it hard to be there with her, especially with them talking about this. "Arryn is wonderful. I don't know where I'd be without her."


"Dayn, look. You don't need to feel bad about being with Arryn. I've moved on, Lia has moved on. I will still love you, but, it's not the same any more. That and, well." Dayn looked over at Kara and shook his head. "Really?"


"He is a member of the guard. He works with Alistair." Dayn laughed. "I'm happy for you, I really am. How is Lia?"


"Growing like a weed. She has your stubbornness though." "That could be bad."


For a while they sat there in silence before Dayn finally looked back at Kara. "I'm going to be heading back now. It was good to see you again, but, don't feel like you have to keep coming around for my sake. I love you, and I always will, but you've moved on, I've moved on, it wouldn't do for us to hold onto this." Kara sighed before leaning over to kiss Dayn's cheek. "Thanks Dayn. It was really good to see you again." "You too. Tell Lia I love her." "I will." Dayn shook his head and laughed. "Alright go on. I know you want to get back to him just as much as I want to get back to Arryn." "Come on now, you're supposed to be resting. So, I'll do Arryn a favor." Kara leaned over and pushed Dayn onto his back. "Stay."


As she got up and walked away Dayn closed his eyes. "Good dog."

 

[Dragongal]

"So, how've you been? With Dayn and all? The White Wolf told me Dayn passed the trial. I'm proud of the lad. He told me something else though - " "Yes, before you say it. We're married." "An old Southern-style wedding for my daughter? Too plain, lass." "Well every priest in the North hates me." "You can technically have any noble ruling over the land you happen to be on do it. Not that you have to I mean. Dayn's a good lad." "He's a great lad. and he's mine." "I must say, you two are a pair. Very cute. How was he after... you know... last time?" "Upset. A lot had been going on. I think he was more upset by realizing he'd left me. I don't think he even knew what he was doing until he did it." "Well... alright. Anyway, I am happy for you, lass. I'll find something to give you as a wedding present. Eventually. I have to go."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn opened his eyes and found himself staring at the ceiling. He could hear Arryn's quiet breathing indicating that she was asleep. He rubbed her back gently as he smiled. He wasn't sure if she'd wake or not so he decided he'd lay around for a little bit, see if she woke up, if not he'd doze off again. Dayn started humming quietly as he lay there snuggled with Arryn. It had been good to see Kara again, and to know that everything was good between them.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn woke up with a faint smile, hearing Dayn's humming. She nuzzled against his chest and kissed his neck before settling back down again, still holding one of his hands captive. She didn't bother to open her eyes. "Da sends his blessings for our marriage."

 

[BookWyrm]

"That's good." Dayn relaxed, a smile on his face as Arryn kissed his neck. "Wait. Did you tell him, or did he find out some other way? He isn't watching us is he?"

 

[Dragongal]

"No, love, he's far too busy for that. White Wolf told him. I don't know how he knows. Lleuna did clearly know about us, though. Which makes sense since she's kind of a god in a way...?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn sighed with some relief. The last thing he wanted was Alistair watching them at odd times. Not that Alistair bothered him, and they were married now, but Dayn still didn't like the idea of their privacy being intruded upon even by the dead. "Lleuna would know because of me, and that is probably how the Wolf found out. I know he's mentioned working with the guard before, but since when did he and your father become friends?" Dayn laughed as his hands moved up to Arryn's neck and slowly started into a light massage.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn frowned as he took the hand she'd been holding away from her, but quickly relaxed against his chest as he worked on her neck. "Dunno, but even if they aren't exactly friends, it seems like something you would mention to someone...." Arryn didn't mention that she'd gotten the slight feeling the Lleuna hadn't liked her very much, but that didn't matter at the moment. She sighed contentedly as he worked.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn worked on Arryn's neck for a few more minutes before wrapping his arms around her and resting them against her back. "It does seem like that doesn't it. I'd say I'd track him down on a ley line, but he just kind of appears when he feels like it, so that might not work very well."

 

[Dragongal]

"I think it's more of when he can. His job with the Guard seems to keep him occupied and put limits on his movements to some extent." Arryn kissed his chin and sighed happily. "How're you feeling?"