This was it. The final step to coming to some sort of peace with herself, But as her paws crunched down deeper int the sharp snow - she couldn't help the feelings that were amplified by her pregnancy overcome her rational thought. Usually the silver/grey thill would keep her hopes and her head high, as she saw the dark smoke rise from afar. But an impending sense of doom rose to her throat as she feared that she would not recieve their blessing. Her sweet mother would of course be happy for her, if not somewhat overjoyed. But her father - the very person who had casted her out - would be a hurdle she'd rather not cross. Luckily she manged to hide her emotions behind her pupiless eyes - blackened to stop the sun glaring and making it harder for her to travel. But she could only hold back so much. She soon felt the light gentle touch of her mate, and she squezzed his paw to reassure herslef, that for once she wasnt alone.
Shiden felt her anxiousness, knowing that it was hard to face your past. His hand squeezed hers back, attempting to reassure her. His other hand clenched into a fist, ready for anything. <span style='color:gray'>Lead the way, and remember, I'll be right beside you</span> He whispered, pulling her into a gentle embrace with her head resting against his chest while his head rested on hers, calming him. He could sense the fear emitting from her, and was doing his best to chase it away. However, he knew that she would have to overcome it alone when the time came, for there are some things that one cannot have help with. <span style='color:gray'>One last thing...</span> He whispered into her ear, tilting her head up and giving her a chaste kiss, pulling away alowly and smiling at her.
The reassuring return of her guesture caused her eyes to flicker to their true emerald form. She padded to a stop, near the very cave she first met him and turned to face her lover. Her hand smoothed his fur on his neck, and she soon relished the hug she was pulled into her head resting on his chest. She had to remember that he was there for her, that he wouldnt leave her like so many others. And maybe, just maybe he would tie their love with a promise all could see. Shidens kiss calmed her troubled soul as she pressed colse into him once more and she soon felt the strength let her take those precious steps over the hill to look down upon her tribe. "we're here" she whispered the words choking in her silken voice.
<span style='color:gray'>Everything has come full circle, now you must choose whether to complete it, or leave it unfinished.</span> He said, the hand that was not holding hers going to his spear and leaning on it as if it were a walking stick, the point in the ground. <span style='color:gray'>You shall not be harmed as long as I live, never forget that</span> He whispered, taking a few steps down the hill and waiting for her, knowing that he would stand out amongst the blanket of snow. He would make sure that they realized she had a protector with her this time, who would tolerate no disrespect to his mate.
"i know, i know" And though she knew what had to be done she couldnt help but reach for her mate in warmth and protection. She was so weak when it came to matters of the heart. She padded towards him, holding her belly as the burden moved inside her womb. And she began to walk towards the place that was her home, pausing at the bottom of the hill with a fearfull look in her eyes. There barely a foot away from her was her home, a brave step and a tight clenching of her teeth she reached out to softly knock on the door. And being her home she entered hastily fearing she be seen.
Shiden followed her, his eyes darting around and looking for anyone who seemed supicious. He followed her inside quickly as well, shutting the door behind them and standing behind her, his weapon now slung on his back, somewhat hidden from view. He was prepared to make a quick exit, something didn't seem right. She seemed too hesitant, to afraid of seeing her parents again. <span style='color:gray'>Nykjek'sla, whats wrong?</span> He whispered, one of his hands on her shoulder.
"its my father...he has cronies...that arent my idea of friends..." Nykjek whispered to him her emerald eyes catching a glimspe of a 'dragons tail in the kitchen... The light blue tuft told her it was her mother. Nykjek was overjoyed, she hadnt seen her mother since she was a teenager. "ma'?" her silken voice said quitely. The tail tuft straightened as she spoke, disappearing into the depths of the kitchen. Shuffling could be heard. "ma'?" An on the second voicing oher dear mother crept out from the kitchen with tears in her eyes...
Shiden's eyes glowed with hate when she told him about her father. No, no, don't kill the bastard, calm down He thought, his eyes returning to their normal blank stare. As her mother crept out of the kitchen he smiled, wanting to make a good first impression. She seemed nice enough, and happy to see her daughter again. He wondered if she had noticed him behind her daughter, hand on her shoulder while the other one entwined itself with hers.
"ma..." Nykjek whispered again her hand slipping from her mates into her mothers opening arms. A sob escaped the pair as they stood for a moment in the emrace that had waited a century. Eventually they parted, of which Nykjek introduced shiden to her dear family. "ma, this is shiden. Shiden this is my mother, Teioh..." Teioh looked at the pair her yes flickering betwen the pair, she shuffled over to the arden eyeing him up... after what seemed a long moment she opened her mouth to speak {tea?}
<span style='color:gray'>Yes please.</span> He said, smiling at her and eying her over as well. <span style='color:gray'>Well, I can see which side of the family nykjek is from</span> He said, giving a slight bow to her mother.
Her mother gave a small giggle and shiuffled pulling her daughter into the kitchen with her. {make yourself at home} she hollered through from the warm kitchen, She pulled out three cups from the shelf and put the kettle on the hob to boil. {so, is this your mate?} Her mother asked in a kind hushed voice. Nykjek smiled and nodded to her, and a paw went to her belly as she indicated that she had a little more than just a mate. Her mother looked at her belly. Silence. And then they squealed. Minutes later the tea was brewed and all was ready they brought the tes through to the living room where shiden sat sat. {so tell me dear, what do you do as a living?} Teioh asked the coal arden.
<span style='color:gray'>Bodyguard, mercenary, assassin</span> He said, not going to put a spin on things. If these were to be his in-laws, shouldn't he start off by being truthful. He just smirked a little, knowing that most dragons would get a little ipset by his choice of job. <span style='color:gray'>How long ago did we meet nykjek'sla? I think it was just about the beginning of tria last year?</span>
{good, strong choices. She needs a strong man to keep her safe} Teioh said approvingly to Shiden, Her small blue feathered wings flapping a little as she sipped the tea. {your trades?} Nykjeks nose was firmly in her cup especially as her mother mention what she needed in her life... which of course hse was right...but it was embarrassing to be made out as so weak.
<span style='color:gray'>I don't think she needs anyone to keep her safe, but someone that cares for her.</span> He said in response to her first statement. <span style='color:gray'>Trades, Electrokinesis and fighting</span> He replied to her second question, then moving over to nykjek and sitting down next to her.
Her mother said nothing, but gave him a very approving smile. And as he rose to sit beside her daughter. she smiled again at the pair. {photo time, wait here you guys... no mischief} She yelled as she shot off to another part of the house. Nykjeks turned round to face her partner, wriggling into his grasp. "she likes you"
<span style='color:gray'>Well, I wanted to make a good first impression</span> He said, smiling at her and scratching her under her chin. <span style='color:gray'>So far, so good.... What exactly is her definition of mischief?</span> He whispered to her, almost kissing her.
"this.." She replied playfully her paw trailing over his man parts in an arousing manner. Her tea was curled safely in her tail as so to give her free movments.
Shiden groaned as she touched it, his eyes closing. <span style='color:gray'>You better h-h-hope she doesn't c-c-come back and see this</span> He whispered, kissing her gently before she could respond.
She only smiled at him her hand squeezing him gently befor returning innocently to her tea. more or less as her mother wandered in with a book in her hands. {this is the only one i could find} she said her paw resting atop the leather cover. She looked over the pair taking note of the cheeky glint in nykjeks eyes
I'll get you back for that He telepathed to her, smiling and wrapping an arm aound her, pulling her close. <span style='color:gray'>Ready</span> He said, smiling at her mother.
