Ascending Legends

[BookWyrm]

Dayn sighed contently before, surprisingly, purring. It was similar to what Arryn did as a wolf, though it was a slight bit deeper and a little louder. Finally though, after several minutes, the purring quietly faded as he slipped off to sleep. As soon as the peaceful embrace of sleep welcomed him into its arms did he finally shift back. Despite the size difference between him as a wolf and a human Dayn managed to snuggle up closer to Arryn as he shifted, staying just as near to her as he had as a wolf. When the shift had finished his hand gently closed around Arryn's as he nuzzled against her neck.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and gently laid herself and Dayn down so he could sleep better, though she allowed him to stay nuzzled against his neck for a few moments before she set out to clean the wounds that had opened because of his shift. Once that was done she curled up beside him, though she didn't let herself sleep.

 

[BookWyrm]

When Dayn woke up again it was the morning of the next day. The sun was just beginning to shine in from the slats over the windows. He groaned quietly as he stretched, carefully, to at least relieve some of the tight muscles in his back. "Arryn? Love, are you awake?"

 

[Dragongal]

"Mhm," she replied, reaching out to him and brushing back his hair. "Need something? "

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn closed his eyes as he leaned into her hand before reaching out and cupping her cheek in his own. "No, I'm fine. Or well, I guess as fine as I can be." He leaned his head forward and rested it against her shoulder wearily. "I feel so weak, so lifeless. I don't remember feeling like this before."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn turned her head and kissed his cheek. "The curse broke, love. You just need to rest and recover and you'll be okay. " Arryn smiled. He seemed in good condition. .. could she sleep now...?

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn smiled when he felt Arryn kiss his cheek. He lifted his head before kissing her lips. "I won't complain about that. Besides, you look like you could use some sleep as well." Dayn adjusted himself before gently reaching up, laying a hand on the back of her head before pulling her down under his chin. She liked being close to him like this and even despite his injuries he wanted her to be comfortable. He gently tucked his head down to rest it on hers as he rubbed the back of her neck. "Better?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled widely at his actions. "Mhm. Do you want me to stay up...? Or can I sleep?" She was definitely tired, but if he wanted her awake then she'd stay awake. Just cuddling but staying awake was okay, if she couldn't sleep.

 

[BookWyrm]

"Lets get some sleep love." Dayn leaned down and kissed the top of her head. He gently slid his other arm around her back while he rested the other on her neck. He was determined not to fall asleep until he was sure she had first. When he finally heard her slip off he let his eyes close and his body slip away into sleep once again.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn woke up in the afternoon, a slight smile on her face. She liked being cuddled up with Dayn like this. She was still tired from mana burn and staying up through the night, but this wasn't bad. For a while she just laid there, enjoying the silence and comfort of laying in Dayn's arms with her head tucked under his chin. She was scared to wake him... what if it hurt like before? She didn't want that for him.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn was dreaming again. This time he and Arryn were running through the woods as wolves. He wasn't sure why they were running, but what he did know was that they suddenly jumped across a stream and landed on ice. Dayn tried to stop sliding for fear of hitting the log he was heading towards. His body twitched, jerking like he hit the tree, as he suddenly woke up. He looked around for a moment, feeling slightly embarrassed by the funny dream causing him to jump like that.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn sat up and looked at Dayn for a second. "Are you alright? Was it the pain again? "Arryn took his hand in hers and gently ran her thumb over his palm, avoiding the wound.

 

[BookWyrm]

"I slid into a tree." The words were out of his mouth before he could even think about it. Rolling his eyes and laughing at himself he explained. "It was a dream. We were running and slid on some ice. I slid into a tree, and, well." He laughed again.

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn laughed with Dayn, then said, "You've been around Theodas too much." She nuzzled against his neck and said, "how do you feel? "

 

[BookWyrm]

Be truthful Dayn. "I...." Don't lie. "I've had better days for sure." Dayn grimaced as his back twinged. "I'd feel so much better if my back wasn't tight as lute string.", he growled in discomfort as he rolled his shoulders around. "I can barely move my hands around, let alone my whole body. Sometimes just breathing hurts. My pride has been broken along with my body." Dayn felt horrible for complaining like he was. "The only thing keeping my world from falling apart is right here in my arms." He rested his head against her neck as a few stray tears slid down his cheeks. "I don't know what I'd do without you Arryn. I feel so weak, so useless and helpless. Broken. But, you are still here."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn sat up a bit and kissed his lips, then wiped off his tears. "Where else would I be? I'm only happy with you." She put her hand over his heart, using her magic to ease the pain. "Tell me when it hurts. If I cannot fix it, at least I know and I will stay at your side until you are better."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn felt a surge of pain right before Arryn's magic slowly brought relief over him. "It always hurts love. If I complained about it all the time you would be just as miserable as I am." Dayn gave a half hearted smile. "At least I can still hold you and kiss you. If I couldn't do that I'd have gone mad already."

 

[Dragongal]

"Then I guess I just won't leave your side." Arryn kissed him. "Soon it won't hurt, though. Soon you'll be okay. We had to break a curse, and I've patched you up, but now you'll be okay soon."

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn smiled before, carefully, flopping back onto the blankets. "I guess I should eat something, though I think a full bath is out of the question." He looked up at Arryn and smiled again. "Sorry love, I don't think I'll be able to go swimming with you for awhile. Or hunting for that matter."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn gently disentangled herself and stood up. "Well, with your lycanthropy and my magic, the wounds should be entirely closed in two more days, I'd estimate. I'll make something to eat. You doze for a bit." Arryn went to the kitchen, making some soda farls and frying some of the venison they still had, putting them together in the fashion Dayn had showed her. After brewing some tea, she brought the food out to him and sat down next to him.

 

[BookWyrm]

Dayn sat up when she came back in and kissed her cheek when she had sat down. "I see my ways are rubbing off on you." He smiled before grabbing the venison stuffed soda farl and taking a bite. "Is there any chance of the scars healing better this time now that the withering curse is gone?"

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn though for a few moments, then said, "It's not unlikely. I could try my best, but of course, it's still going to scar kind of bad, especially since it already scarred up once. They shouldn't hurt anymore though. Maybe once in a long while, but they shouldn't be bad."

 

[BookWyrm]

"If I can still use my hands I guess it doesn't really matter. But then again this body kind of belongs to you anyway, so I don't see you giving up on it." Dayn finished off his first farl before drinking some of his tea. "We make quite the pair, you know. Both of us have lived through many trials, and you can see that simply by looking in the right places." Dayn looked down at his hands and smiled. "I've seen legendary knights walking around with shining armor and spotless bodies, and they drew attention like flies to rotted flesh. I've always thought the knight to revere was the one with the worn armor, the one with the scars and humble attitude. He has had his mettle tested and has been found capable. But then again this doesn't just count for knights." Dayn met Arryn's eyes as he continued. "I happen to know this woman. She's beautiful beyond belief, yet her body bares the scars of a hard life. But if you look beneath the scars and the skin you find a heart that is more lovely than even her outward beauty."

 

[Dragongal]

Arryn smiled and replied, "And I know a handsome young third born knight errant who stole that heart and fixed it, then gave her his." Arryn kissed him, then said, "There's a saying around here. 'The strongest swords were forged in the hottest fires.' I never applied it to myself, but... I think it's accurate for people like us."

 

[BookWyrm]

"It does fit rather nicely doesn't it?" Dayn reached out and, after some struggling, managed to wrap his hand around Arryn's. "I hope you don't mind me having stolen that heart. I rather like it, and I thought it was a fair trade."