Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

Dayn looked up at Arryn and leaned into her hand before headbutting her and pushing her over again. This time he turned around and started to dig, slinging powder on her before running around and kicking up another wave of powder at Matthias and Kalie. So he couldn't pounce on them. That didn't mean he couldn't have some fun.

 

[Dragongal]

"Dayn!' Arryn laughed. As he threw snow at Kalie and Matthias, she formed a snowball and threw it at him, hitting him square in the face. Matthias and Kalie were laughing and arming themselves similarly.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn shook the snow from his face and growled playfully. He watched as they were arming themselves, so he knew it was time to fight back. Dayn leaned up and stuck his paws in the snow before rolling up some snow chunks, carefully forming them into the best snowballs he could make as a wolf before standing up on his hind legs and throwing one at Arryn and the other at Matthias before dropping back down to all fours and running off towards his borrowed shield.

 

[Dragongal]

Matthias wiped the snow off of his chest, then smiled to Arryn. "Cavalry?" Arryn smiled. "Sure thing, if you can get him going down the mountain." Matthias looked at Kalie, smiling and nodding. They handed Arryn a multitude of snowballs, which she held in her coat. Kalie ran over to Dayn, throwing some snowballs, before getting on her shield and sliding down, Matthias doing similarly and following, calling, "Get us now, hound!"

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn grabbed his shield and held it up to block the snowball assault from Kalie before watching her and Matthias take off down the mountain. <Hound? How rude.> Dayn looked over at Arryn, his tail wagging mischievously. <Catch me if you can.> Dayn gripped the shield, knowing he would have to improvise for his wolf body, and lunged forward before tucking his body up the best that he could as he slid down the mountain. Surprisingly Dayn managed to keep his body tucked up on the shield, though he was more or less balled up on it as he chased after Matthias and Kalie.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled. Dayn had played along perfectly. She kicked her shield over, putting her foot into the handles and pushing off, sliding down the mountain after him. Matthias and Kalie followed a straigh line down, Arryn took an outcropping to jump, nearing Dayn enough to start throwing her snowballs at him. As she landed she moved closer to Dayn, continuing to throw snowballs at him, and once they hit the flat bottom she continued circling around him, using the energy she'd built up before finally throwing her last snowball and stopping.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn managed to dodge some of the snowballs, though a decent amount pelted him as Arryn came along next to him. But Dayn had a plan, and he bid his time well until the hit the flat bottom. Within seconds he had positioned himself and launched himself towards Arryn, wrap his arms around her before curling around her, and landing in the snow drift that had formed at the bottom. Despite it being an improvised moment, Dayn executed it without injuring himself or Arryn. <Now that I have you in my clutches.> Dayn started tickling and licking Arryn furiously. <This is payback for the snowballs.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn laughed, finally reaching up and wrapping her arms around Dayn's neck, pulling him close. 'You did start it, love." Arryn kissed his cheek as Matthias and Kalie walked over, both grinning. "Good run, Arryn. Got in quite a few good shots, too, I'd say." "I'll admit I never thought I'd see a wolf muntain-riding, but he did well too."

 

[BookWyrm]

<I know. It was fun though.> Dayn rubbed his head against Arryn before looking up at Matthias and Kalie. He stood back up and walked over before sitting down in front of them. Even sitting down Dayn's head was right at Matthias' chest. He looked from one to the other before laying his ears back and wagging his tail at both of them, though after a moment he gently rested his head against Kalie in a polite manner. After a couple of moments Dayn looked up at Matthias and barked quietly, only to turn and walk back to Arryn and rub against her as he came around to her side. <I know they are confused. Just tell them it is thanks for accepting a wolf into their family.> Dayn looked up at Arryn and smiled slightly. <Because I know they are like family to you.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled. "It's a form of thanks for accepting a wolf into your family." Matthias and Kalie caught on instantly, their confused expresisions turning into smiles. "Well, he's pretty amiable, even as a wolf. And, of course, he makes you happy." Arryn smiled and hugged Dayn around his neck. "Yes, he certainly does."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn nuzzled against Arryn before laying his head against her chest for a few quiet moments. <I am the happiest man alive thanks you to Arryn.> After taking a few moments Dayn looked up at Arryn and licked her cheek. <Want to go again, or would you rather head back towards the house for some warm food?>

 

[Dragongal]

"Dayn, we just got here!" "Is he suggesting we leave?" "I hope not. We could go to granite trail, though, if you prefer...."

 

[BookWyrm]

<I can't help the fact that I'm hungry.> Dayn laid his ears back and looked off for a moment or two. <Let me find something quick and then we can go over to another trail. Will that work?>

 

[Dragongal]

"Alright, love." Arryn smiled and kissed his brow before standing up, wiping the snow off her clothing and grabbing her shield. "Dayn's going to hunt real quick, let's start towed granite trail. He can follow me by scent." Matthias and Kalie agreed, and they began walking toward Granite trail.

 

[BookWyrm]

<Not just by scent love.> Dayn rubbed his head against Arryn's hand before watching her and the others walk off. He could find her by smell and by bond, though the later was perhaps even stronger than either of them realized. As Dayn watched them leave he lifted his head and howled before trotting off into the woods. It didn't take him long to find a scent trail and tracks. Boar, and a big one at that. No, not in the mood for a possible fight. Dayn sniffed around before finding a rabbit trail. Rabbits were easy enough, and they made for light meals that wouldn't bother his play.


After chasing down three rabbits Dayn was content enough to start tracking Arryn down again. He howled once more, knowing the sound would reach her ears even from his distance, before he took off. He focused in on Arryn, drawing her image in his mind and letting their bond guide him until his nose found her trail. From there it was an easy path back to her. He caught up to them as they made it to the Granite Trail. <Found you.>, he spoke to Arryn as he quietly sauntered out of the woods and up to her side before rubbing his muzzle against her hip. He had made sure to clean himself off before coming back to her, so he didn't feel bad about showing some affection in that way. <It's nice to be beside you again.>

 

[Dragongal]

"Aw, sweet talker. I'm glad you're back. Did you have a good meal?" Arryn lightly ruffled his fur as she spoke to him, climbing up the trail.

 

[BookWyrm]

<Other than getting rabbit tail stuck in my teeth it wasn't bad.> Dayn relished the fur ruffle as he walked beside his wife. <What can you tell me about this Granite trail?>

 

[Dragongal]

"Steep, narrow, plenty of outcroppings. You need to have really good control on this trail, the outcroppings are thin, and hitting it on the side will send you spinning into one of the "walls" - imagine a shallow Canyon. One or two trees you have to avoid. It's one of my favorite trails."

 

[BookWyrm]

<Sounds like fun. I think I'd rather shift back for this one.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn found a copse of bushes for him and gave him his clothes and boots.

 

[BookWyrm]

Once Dayn was dressed again he walked out and wrapped his arms around Arryn's waist, hoisted her up, and spun around before pulling her into a kiss and warm embrace.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn paused to savor the kiss, then pulled back and nuzzled against his chest. Matthias and Kalie had walked ahead, so she took the moment alone with him to her advantage. "I think they're definitely getting used to you. Though, Kalie always liked you - you'd know if she didn't."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn tucked his head down against Arryn's and held her close against him. "I'm glad to hear that.", he said as he pulled back and started playing with her hair. "Kalie always seemed more welcoming and friendly. Even Theodas didn't seemed bothered. There for a little while I thought Matthias was going to try and kill me." Dayn took Arryn's hand and walked on towards the trail, though it was at a leisurely pace. "For what little time I've known them they've seen me at my best and at my worst. I don't know if they told you, but after the incident with Esclaire I ended up breaking down on Matthias. Thank goodness Kalie stepped in though, I think Matthias wasn't sure what to do at the moment."

 

[Dragongal]

"He probably wasn't. He's a good speaker and lecturer, but when caught in the moment he's only really good at fighting; he likes plans." Arrynran her thumb over his palm, over the scar, knowing it was far enough along that it wouldn't hurt him. "He might have just seemed distant at first because he didn't know what to make of you. He tends to do that if he's not prepared.

 

[BookWyrm]

"I can't hold that against him. Most people take a while to figure me out." Dayn smiled as he felt Arryn running her thumb over his palm and scar. He pulled her hand up to his lips and kissed it tenderly, letting it linger there for a few moments. "Thanks to those hands I can still use my own. I hope you don't mind me taking some time to appreciate them." He kissed the back of her hand again before dropping it back to their side. This was nice. The two of them strolling through the snowy woods together.