Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

"Sometimes I wonder who is keeping who anchored to reality." Dayn smiled before giving a short kiss.

 

[Dragongal]

"Whomever is the most stable at that moment, mo chroi."

 

[BookWyrm]

"True." Dayn brushed his hand across Arryn's cheek before lightly running his fingers through her hair as he leaned forward and kissed her cheek. After lingering in her gaze Dayn sat up and turned away for a moment to undress before shifting and, carefully, laid against Arryn, though he was lucky that their tent was just big enough to fit both of them now.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn moved so she could curl up against Dayn and wrap her arms around Dayn's neck. Despite how much bigger he was than her, she wanted to still provide some sense of security, even if it were only emotional.

 

[BookWyrm]

<My beautiful rose.> Dayn curled around Arryn slightly, the feeling of her there more of a comfort than he could ever realize. <My guardian angel.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn chuckled a bit and nuzzled against Dayn's neck. "Don't call me an angel, I'm not so perfect. But despite my imperfections, I will put all of my broken self to guarding you and loving you."

 

[BookWyrm]

<You are an angel to me. That is all that matters.> Dayn tucked his head down over Arryn's and purred contently.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and got comfortable. "Good night, mo chroi."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dawn was still at least a half hour off when an itch caused Dayn's ear to twitch. He slowly reached up and pawed at it before curling around Arryn and mewling quietly. That is, until his ear twitched again. A grumble and whine later he scratched at his ear again, finally dispelling the frustrating itch and allowing him to settle down around Arryn and purr quite happily. That is, until his ear twitched one final time, waking him completely from his sleep. Eyes open and alert the twitch disappeared instantly, leaving a grumbling wolf wide awake before dawn. Dayn could already tell that it was growing lighter outside, and for the time being he could still hear Mazy's soft breathing from her tent, meaning he had some time alone with his wife. Slowly, carefully, Dayn tucked his muzzle down under Arryn's chin before gently licking and nuzzling her neck. <Wake up. Come on, wake up. I want some attention while we are alone. You can sleep more later. Don't make the snuggle wolf lay on you.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn had been in the midst of a rather pleasant dream when Dayn had decided to intervene. Licking was an extremely effective way to wake someone. Arryn knew it was Dayn immediately, so before her eyes were even opened, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled herself closer to him so he couldn't lick her anymore. "I'm up, I'm up, snuggle wolf."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn huffed contently before settling down against Arryn, though his tail wagged happily. <Good.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled a bit and laid her head on his shoulder. She was still hugging him close when she started dozing off again - she hadn't really woken up very much at all.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn noticed the change in Arryn's breathing and licked his nose before touching it to her cheek. <Boop.>

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn groaned and swatted at Dayn, then moved her head under Dayn's before pressing her head against the thick fur around his collarbone. She was both groggy and playful.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn cocked his head to the side as he looked at Arryn before curling around her tightly. He wasn't in too much of a rush that he couldn't waste some time resting again.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn nuzzled against Dayn. "You're warm, mo chroi. I like it."

 

[BookWyrm]

<I am covered in thick wolf hair. I'd hope that meant I was warm.>

 

[Dragongal]

"Hush, sassy-wolf. Cuddle time, not smart-ass time."

 

[BookWyrm]

<I can do that.> Dayn pulled back just enough to lick Arryn's cheek before tucking his head back over her's.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled to herself and nuzzled against his neck a bit more before settling down and dozing off again.

 

[BookWyrm]

When Dayn opened his eyes he noticed two things quite quickly. One, he was human, and two, he was snuggled up close and warm against Arryn. He couldn't help but smile as he stretched, though when he heard Mazy milling about in her tent Dayn knew they had overslept. "Come on hon, time to get up. Mazy is awake and if we don't leave camp soon we'll sleep the day away."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn stirred and nodded as she woke up. In moments she was dressed for travel. She gave her husband a kiss and quietly said, "I can't wait until we're home alone."

 

[BookWyrm]

"Me either."


The remainder of the trip back to Rorich passed easily enough, and by late afternoon the group had arrived back in the rural mountain town. Dayn's shoulders were sagging from the weight of his pack yet he somehow found himself able to straighten up and smile when he saw Lenza's house. "How are we going to tell your mother about all of this?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn shrugged a bit as she opened the door. "She's resilient. We just... do."

 

[BookWyrm]

She is getting her fire back for sure. Dayn shook his head, sporting a sly smile as he followed Arryn into the house. He was holding Mazy's hand mostly to make sure that she felt slightly more comfortable walking into the strange home. He wasn't sure how Lenza or Mazy would react, but he could only hope for the best. "Mum, we're back. And we've brought company."