Ascending Legends

[Dragongal]

"Only if you do." Arryn closed her eyes but was adamant on staying awake until Dayn conceded to sleeping again. If he wanted to. She wasn't too tired, but a nap did sound nice. If he wanted them to get up, then she'd stay up.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn rolled his eyes. He wasn't as tired as he had been earlier. He could fall back asleep and nap for a bit, but at the same time he could stay up for a bit. "I guess we're going to be here for a little bit. I'm not that tired at the moment. But I don't mind laying here with you."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled. "I like that thought." She gently ran her thumb asking the c back of his beech, but other than that she stayed still, enjoying their closeness. Aye back of her mind though, she was thinking a bit dolly on some things. After a time she quietly asked, "Dayn? Are you okay...?"

 

[BookWyrm]

That seemed like an odd question. Dayn thought they had already talked about this. "I suppose. Have I done something off?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn shrugged. "I don't know. Just. .. every once in a while you say something to make me worry. Like how you felt hollow and other things... makes me wonder if you're not thinking about a lot or something's bugging you, and you just don't want to worry me...."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn nodded. He could understand what she meant by that. They were married yes, but they were still learning about each other. The more they could be open and forthright the better their relationship would be. "I promise you if something is wrong from now on I will talk to you about it." Dayn leaned down and nuzzled against Arryn's neck for a few moments. "Something is going to be different. I met with the White Wolf earlier when I was asleep, but I wasn't shifted. I was human. I asked him about everything, and he said to wait until I shifted again. I couldn't figure out what that meant since I had shifted when we got back, but apparently something is going to change. I'm just worried about not knowing what it is."

 

[Dragongal]

"I just felt like this has been for longer... it's alright love." Arryn kissed Dayn's collarbone lightly. "When you feel ready to shift, we'll try it. Alright?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn kissed Arryn's neck in response. He stayed nuzzled against her, rubbing her back gently as he gathered his thoughts. "What would you like to ask? I know you are thinking on something. I will be honest."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn has honestly been thinking about how nice it felt having his so close as he rubbed along her back and held her close. But to the topic. "Well... a lot has happened in Rorich. I feel like it's upset you but you're just trying to ignore it... are you upset...? I mean, I know you were pushed over the edge at one point, but we haven't really talked about it...."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn tensed just a little, but he didn't move or stop rubbing Arryn's back. If anything the question made him hold her that much more and nuzzle that much closer against her. "I am...scared." Dayn held her for a few moments before continuing. "I don't want to lose you, and I have seen you brush up against death more times in this village than I care to ever see again. Unlike you, I...I deserved to die for what I did, but I didn't know. I...I lost control of myself. I lost my soul for the months between that night and when I finally found myself in the sanitarium. And then when I found you I found true love Arryn. I found a chance to live again, and I felt my heart beat like it never had before. Being around you I feel alive, and without you I fear that I would become nothing more than a beast."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn wanted to be able to look him in the eye, but she felt that letting him hold her close would be better for him. "Beloved, we have both had our struggles with sanity. I don't think you deserve to die any more than I do. And I promise, I'll Always be here for you. "

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn closed his eyes and buried his face against Arryn's neck as he sobbed quietly. They weren't hard, and only a few tears fell, but it felt good to get some of the stress out in some quiet way. Her body felt against him, and her presence was as comforting as it always had been. "I love you Arryn."

 

[Dragongal]

"I love you too Dayn." Arryn let Dayn cry against her. She was scared to move and disturb him., so she just lightly nuzzled against his chest and lightly ran her fingers through his hair.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn finally gave Arryn a gentle squeeze before laying back. "How about we give shifting a shot, hmm?"

 

[Dragongal]

"Alright." Arryn sat up and gave him space.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn moved up onto his knees and reached out to Arryn, laying a hand on her cheek to pull her into a quick kiss before leaning back and closing his eyes. Dayn felt the shift start, though this time it felt...different. Unbeknownst to Dayn, instead of his normal brown hair, black hairs began to sprout from his body, with patches of white dappling appearing in random places over his coat. His body began to fill out more, taking on a thick, well muscled appearance instead of his leaner build previously. Height wise Dayn gained only a few inches more. When the shift was complete Dayn opened his eyes, revealing the ice blue irises that replaced his old green color. <How do I look?>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn looked at him with wide eyes, then smiled. "Big." She stood up and walked over to him, slowly running her fingers through his black and white fur. "Any specific placing for the white spots.l that you could think of?"l

 

[BookWyrm]

<White..spots? What do you mean white? Better yet, what do you mean big?> Dayn looked down at his paws, his head tilting to the side as he tried to figure out why his fur was black and dappled with white. <Arryn, something is different. Am I okay? I mean I don't feel bad. Arryn, would you mind checking to make sure I'm okay?>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckles. Bit, pacing around him. "You've got more muscles. And you're a bit taller too. But you seem... fine. Your eyes are ice blue, too. Reminds me of your human eyes. Only, you know... more... well... bigger."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn leaned up against Arryn, grabbing her shirt in his mouth and tugging to get her to sit down. <I wonder if this is what the White Wolf and Lleuna were talking about.> Dayn looked over at Arryn, his ears laying back as he laid his head in her lap. <You're okay with this right?>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn laughed as she ruffled his ears. "Of course! I kind of like the new fur and eye color. And now that you're bigger, it's more to keep me warm when we cuddle." She was focusing on silly things, of course, but it was just to make him feel better, not to actually point out any real benefits. She didn't mind the changes at all, and she wanted to make sure he knew it.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn's tail wagged happily at Arryn's statement, and at the ear ruffling. He stood up, turning his head down to gently push Arryn onto her back, before laying down with his head on her stomach, his tail still wagging away behind him as he looked up at her. His face bore a playful look about it as he laid against her, waiting to see how she would respond.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled widely and wrapped her arms around his neck, holding him close. "Glad to see you're in a good mood! Are you tired after that shift, though?"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn stood up and moved around so that he could lay down beside Arryn before snuggling up next to her. It didn't occur to him how much bigger he was until he laid down next to her. He leaned up and nuzzled against her neck before curling around her. <I won't turn down cuddle time if that is what you are asking.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled and put her head under his chin, curling up against him and petting along his neck. "Actually, I just wanted to make sure you were okay. But I like this too."