Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

Though he had thought to protest Dayn found himself enjoying the stroll. <It is a lovely evening out tonight.> He brushed up against Arryn's leg as they walked, being careful not to mess with her balance. <You look stunning by the way.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled at Dayn's compliment. She definitely thought otherwise, her hair was messy and her skin was still paler than normal, but she knew deep down that Dayn didn't care. "Thank you." She was still a bit nervous deep down, and kept looking to Dayn to make sure he was okay.Finally they arrived in the pasture, and Arryn got undressed, knowing the moon would rise in a few moments. At least it had warmed some in the last few weeks, though the snow still remained.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn walked over and laid his head against Arryn. <I wish you could feel this like I do. Not the shift, but feeling the energy. It is almost palpable.> Dayn wasn't lying. There was an underlying energy in the air as the moon slowly began to rise. Dayn recognized it as the touch of Lleuna, as any Moon-born would. <Everything is going to okay love.> Dayn reassured Arryn before backing off some to give her the space she needed for the shift. When the moonlight fell on him Dayn felt his skin tingle and warm. He could almost feel an embrace like arms wrap around his neck, filling him with peace. Though he wanted to watch over Arryn he felt something stirring in his body. He whimpered quietly before falling to the ground in pain.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn went to move to Dayn's side, but the moonlight hit her and she felt the pain suddenly overwhelm her as she dropped to the ground. She tried to focus on Dayn, or anything to distract from the pain, but it felt like it was going to slow... the pain was so prolonged, so dragged out.... She could feel her bones changing shape, her ears moving, her tail growing, and it all hurt horribly. When the change was done, Arryn laid on the ground, fully shifted, quietly panting, only barely conscious. Slowly, carefully, she raised her head to look at Dayn.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn whimpered and whined quietly for the duration of Arryn's shift. When it was over and she had looked over at him a slender figure clothed in a flowing gown and crouched down beside Dayn. The figure turned to Arryn and smiled before standing up and disappearing into a mist. As the mist hovered over the ground a dark cloud seemed to be drawn out of Dayn and when dispersed echoed with the faint sound of screaming. Dayn slowly stood back to his feet as the mist blew away in the breeze. He raised his head to the moon and let out a long howl before walking over and laying down to curl up around Arryn. He nuzzled against her neck lovingly as he purred. <How are you my love?>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn pulled away a bit from Dayn and growled quietly. She was hurting so badly.... why was she hurting...? Her wrists, her back, the pain was searing there, white-hot beyond belief, and then there was a terrible ache everywhere in her body that prevented her from moving. Why can't I stand, why do I hurt, how can i escape, is he going to hurt me? I can't fight him, I can't move much, I'm so exhausted, what happened.....

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn stopped and looked at Arryn. <Arryn, it's me. It's your Dayn.> He wasn't sure what was going on at the moment, but he wasn't thrilled with this. Not one bit. He slowly moved closer and purred reassuringly, even laying his ears back to try and not appear threatening. How could he not though? He was, at the least, twice her height and weight. <I'm not going to hurt you. I love you Arryn.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn would have pulled away a bit if she could have, but she was just... so weak.... She looked up at Dayn, wondering how it was that she could hear him in her head. Her mind was so fogged by the pain. What could she do anyway, he was curled up around her. Slowly she realized that she could trust him and relaxed a bit, but tensed almost immediately as her muscles cried out in response. She looked at his icy blue eyes... why did those eyes remind her of something. She whined quietly as tears ran down her muzzle. <Pain....> That was all she could think at the moment, though very, very slowly, the ache in her bones started easing off.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn nuzzled against Arryn's neck gently before licking the tears from her muzzle. He whined as he loved on her, his heart breaking at the sight. <I know it hurts. I can help, though.> Dayn slowly curled his tail around her's as he nuzzled against Arryn's neck, purring quietly to try and calm her down. She seemed to be easing up some around him, so he took the advantage to try and love on her some.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn shivered from the lingering pain, but took the chance to look Dayn over. He was so familiar, so comforting.... She slowly moved one paw so that it covered his. <Mine....>

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn looked at Arryn for a moment before nuzzling up under her chin and against the front of her throat. <Yes.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn closed her eyes and purred a bit, harshly contrasting the tears still running down her muzzle. She gently licked his cheek before settling down and laying her head against his. It felt so right.... He had a name, didn't he? This giant wolf had a name, and she knew it.... Dayn, yes, that was it! Her Dayn.... Arryn whined a bit and nuzzled against him lightly. <My Dayn....>

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn felt relief flood over him as he started to lick and rub against Arryn's muzzle and face. <Arryn...fy rhosyn.> Once he had sufficiently made her muzzle damp, yet clean from his gentle licking, Dayn laid his head back underneath her's so she could rest against him. <Rest, please. I'm here. Nothing is going to bother you.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn purred a bit and rested her head on his. Her mind was still fogged from the pain of her wounds and the shift, but she could recognize that he was her Dayn. The other memories weren't too vivid or clear, but she knew he meant safety. She sighed and closed her eyes. <Tired....Safe....>

 

[BookWyrm]

<Sleep, rest and regain your strength. I'll be here for you.> Dayn curled ever closer around Arryn and purred. He would do everything possible to keep her comfortable and safe.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn purred a bit before relaxing, ignoring the pain in her body. Over the course of a half hour Arryn relaxed enough to begin to lightly doze, until she was finally fully asleep against Dayn.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn dozed only lightly. He needed to stay as aware as he could, especially with Arryn being in such pain. For once he was happy to have been preshifted, otherwise this situation might have been a lot worse.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn woke an hour before dawn and nuzzled against Dayn lightly. The pain had definitely lessened, though she still felt her wounds hurting. She purred quietly and licked his cheek and muzzle, loving on him as he had on her the night before. <I'm sorry about last night. I hardly remember it, but I was quiet scared when I woke. All instinct for a while.>

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn purred quietly as Arryn loved on him. He hadn't dozed very well, mostly out of worrying over Arryn. It was rather obvious that he was tired, but he hadn't forgotten his manners. <It's nothing. I'm just glad you are okay.> Dayn adjusted himself and sighed as he snuggled a little closer to her. <Even on wolf instincts you are pleasant company.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn purred at the compliment and continued licking and nuzzling him before resting her head against his neck. <really? I vaguely recall growling at you. And I know I worried you. I'm sorry about that. It seems that every full moon I'm going to have these... confused times.> She didn't really have any other way to describe it.

 

[BookWyrm]

<You did. I don't think much of it. Once your recognize my scent you know I am yours.> Despite being absolutely worn out Dayn was enjoying this time with Arryn. <Mine, that's the word actually. You say it every time you recognize me.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled a bit and purred. <Really? Well, that does sound like me.> Arryn sat up a bit an cocked her head to the side. <How do you feel?>

 

[BookWyrm]

Honesty is the best option Dayn. Even knowing that Dayn sighed. Arryn worried over him so much as is. <Tired and sore.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn whined and nuzzled against him. <The moment the sun rises, we'll go home. In fact, I'll ask Mom if we can go to our home. I think we're healthy enough. Would that make it any better for you?>

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn purred at the thought. <That would be amazing.> His eyes were hanging half open from exhaustion, but he knew he couldn't sleep now. Dawn was just at the horizon, and if the full moon had realigned everything he should be able to shift back.