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Post by Moo on Mar 24, 2014 17:47:54 GMT -5
Luna took his dare. He had a feeling that she'd get a rabbit this time; now she had that confidence, she'd know what to do. He watched her stalk off into the undergrowth ahead, and waited for her to return with that elusive rabbit. He couldn't hear her. Good. After a few minutes, she returned with the kill and laid it out next to the boar. While she had that same feeling off guilt when taking a life, she looked a little more comfortable that it was a necessary evil. Her body language more a lot more positive now, which would make the difference when hunting. He felt proud to call her part of his clan. Hopefully she felt that same pride to be in the clan. I think you've got it Luna! A gummy smile formed on his maw.
The Sun was still quite high up in the sky, and it was his shift on guard duty soon. He still had that intruder to deal with. He'd need to cross that bridge soon, but... not today. It would be easiest to see him shortly after the morning hunt, when everyone had a full stomach and was ready to take on challenges. I think it's time we headed back. I need to be ready for my shift. Whip'll be be wondering what you're doing at this point as well. He tilted his head towards the cove, and took to the skies. Tessa would be as happy as he was for Luna's success. If only she were here...
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Honestly, all things considered Whip really had taken the news well, considering the fact it he wouldn't have known until very recently that he wasn't related to him and it being Whip's sister. He cared for her, so if he felt too uncomfortable with the whole thing he would've made a bigger reaction. Felice ended his line of thought with a nuzzle before she sat next to Whip. He followed suit and sat next to her, keeping well clear of Whip's paw. Some of the herbs had fallen off it, though no-one noticed.
While he wouldn't have dared to, she began to tease Whip a little. About Luna being the one for him; a mate. His ears twitched at the mention of them having cubs. If she saw that, he'd never live it down! She looked to him and nuzzled his neck. He returned the favour. ...here comes Luna now.. See ya! He had a feeling Felice just gave him his marching orders as she began to nudge him towards the exit. Whip, thanks. For understanding. Grinch gave him a quick smile before he was nudged out the room by Felice.
He was behind Felice as she entered his cavern, and lay down. He was sure he spent less time in here than she did now! He settled down beside her, and wrapped his wing round her. He just enjoyed being with Felice. She mentioned it went better than she expected. That was an understatement! Whip's a good brother to you. To us. He nuzzled her maw. He still hoped she hadn't seen his ears twitch at the mention of cubs. They nearly were a mum and dad after last night!
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It seemed like they were happy with his response. He made a small sigh of relief as Grinch made a smile like the one he gave them. Felice and Grinch sat beside him, and Felice began to talk about Luna. About them being mates. It hadn't really occurred to him about them being mates but it was an appealing thought. Sure, it crossed his mind once or twice, particularly in the mountain, but still. Then she talked about cubs. He actually felt a small sweat run down his neck. He did laugh a little at the thought though. Him! A dad! And he was how old? Not even out of being a cub yet! Grinch was typically quiet and reclusive, but even he seemed to react a little at the mention of cubs! Definitely one of the best reactions he's ever seen from him.
He was sure he saw Luna land, and Felice had picked up on it too. She began to push Grinch towards the door. Well, she was definitely the leader of the two! Before they left, Grinch thanked him for understanding. Then he was nudged out of the room. He had to laugh at that; seeing Grinch being bossed around like that was something comedies are made from. When they were gone, he tried to move his paw. Just a little. Just a tiny, tiny movement. He felt that familiar pain travel up his leg... but... it moved! He saw a few herbs on the floor. Were they knocked off? Or were they shaken... no, surely not. He would have felt it. The Sun was still up in the sky. Still some time for it to get better.
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Post by thenightandthefury on Mar 25, 2014 18:51:45 GMT -5
Luna felt happy as she had the rabbit in her maw, and at her leaders praise she smiled, picking up the rabbit and heading towards the cavern. As she neared she sensed that Whip had company, but just as she seemed to glance their way Felice and Grinch headed into their own cavern. It made Luna tilt her head, but now that she knew they weren’t related the idea of them being a thing.. of being together… seemed easier to cope with. Whip, ready for that walk soon.. She called softly in her link, just softly enough so she knew only he would catch it. As she entered the cavern she saw Whip move his paw. See! She said happily. You’ll be up and about in no time.
Entering his cavern, she nuzzled him. As time passed and the clan fell asleep she nudged Whip. You ready? She asked softly, nodding to his paw. Time to see how well that thing works. Come on.. Walk towards me.. She said softly, backing up a few paces. She gave him a look she had never given him before, one of lust and desire, as she puffed out her chest and arched her neck, her eyes slits as they shined back at him with desire..
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Felice giggled as she saw Whips reaction. As she came to the cavern she said softly, Yes he is a very good brother to us.. She looked to Grinch, nuzzling him. One day we’ll have cubs… but not today. She said softly. Not for a long time yet. She said softly as she began to maw at his neck, in the form of kisses. She let her paw fall on his chest, a soft purr rising in her throat.
She had never been so happy, laying there with Grinch.. She had thought many times in her life that she had been odd or weird to like him like this, but now she knew it was natural.. and here they were; a couple. One day they would have cubs, but until then.. why not enjoy what life had to offer? And so she would, as she lay there, running licks and love bites along Grinchs neck and chest.
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Post by Moo on Mar 26, 2014 14:57:38 GMT -5
He felt Luna open a link with him telling him he'd be up in no time. She probably saw him trying to move his paw, with limited success. It moved, but the pain was still to great too do much more with it right now. Hopefully in a few hours time it would improve. He saw those few herbs lying on the floor still, so he used his mouth and wings to brush them back on. Any help he could get... Luna was close enough so he could nuzzle her maw and flashed a smile. I'm going to have a few hours sleep so hopefully my paw will be good to go in the evening. He hoped she'd stay with him while he was asleep. He loved her company. Actually, he just loved her.
He opened his eyes as he felt Luna nuzzle him. It was nearly dark, with the clan beginning to head off to sleep. Good timing. He looked around, and he saw Luna gesturing with her head to his paw, asking him if he was ready. He nodded. He wasn't sure if it actually was ready, but it was now or never. Come on.. Walk towards me.. She backed up a little as she said this. He moved 3 paws into position, ready to lift him up. Now for that 4th. He begun to gently move it. It seemed like those herbs had done the trick. It hurt, but it wasn't anywhere like before. Finally. He begun to move it into a position where it wouldn't need to have to take too much weight. The pain actually lifted a little as he did move it.
He was making sure he didn't move it quickly, but now it was time. He felt butterfly's in his stomach; he had no idea if this would work. Go time. He kept his movement slow and deliberate, keeping as much weight off of that paw as he could. The pain quickly rose. He felt himself tense up, as the pain jabbed his paw. Come on, nearly there, nearly there... He looked back to Luna. She had this look on her. Not one he'd seen since the mountain. He found himself upright now, but only Luna knew that. Now for the hard part. The pain was actually easing off of his paw as he lifted it. He brought it forward, ready to take his weight. He hesitated for a moment, before committing to that step. The pain returned... but it actually wasn't as bad as he thought it would be. He prepared for the next step...
It took a good minute or two, but he was by Luna's side now. He'd done it! He looked at Luna wide eyed and pressed his maw into hers. This felt great, and the paw wasn't too bad either. It felt brilliant to be off the ground after so long. He stretched out the wing he'd been lying on. He felt pins and needles in it though that wasn't too surprising. Ready to show the clan? He made a cheeky smile, before turning himself round. That pain he had felt had backed off, making it easier to walk. It was still a limp though.
As he was near the exit, he nuzzled Luna's maw again, and finally left his room. He felt the cold evening air against him. It felt good. He'd missed it. Links everywhere burst into life, all saying his name and he was up. He was still a celebrity!
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Colt realised that while Luna had her rabbit, she left the boar behind. He turned and saw Luna continuing back to the cove. Luna was actually quite fast, so by the time he'd caught up with her she was already most of the way back. He saw Luna land, drop the rabbit off and head towards Whip's room. He however was due to go on shift in a minute, so he quickly dropped the boar off and greeted the guard he'd be taking over for. His position tonight was actually quite an enviable one. It had a view of the entire cove. Effectively he oversaw the entire boundary of the clan. His next shift wouldn't be for a few days, so that was useful. It meant that he could deal with that intruder tomorrow. It overlooked most of the clan's quarters. He saw Grinch and Felice next to each other. Looked like Felice really had found her mate. Not the one he expected appearing that until a few weeks ago they didn't even know they weren't related, but he'd be good for her.
It was a quiet shift. Still a fair amount of time to go though. The Sun was quite low in the sky now and the sky was now dark one side and a vibrant orange on the other side. The sunset was similar to the one he saw with Selene before the spy intervened. He doubt Selene felt comfortable with him being here either so that was another reason to get it done with soon. The thought of that spy being in his cove didn't put fear in him, but it really did anger him. He just kept remembering that rage he felt when he was on top of her and how he spared his life, only for him to try and kill Grinch years later. He really didn't want to make that mistake of letting him live again. And why he mentioned Luna before he passed out.
The Sun had set, and the clan were beginning to head off to sleep. Not too long long now until he was relieved of duty. Wh-? Hang on! Whip!? Surely... it was! Well, his reaction sent a chain reaction among the clan, as they all began to buzz with his name and him being up. He knew he couldn't see him right now, as much as he wanted to. It was still his shift. He felt a wing tap his back, and a link saying his shift was over. He was fairly sure he still had a few minutes to go, but he didn't care. He jumped down and spread his wings to slow his descent before bounding over to Whip. Hah! You're up! Colt hugged him with his wing. His boy was back!
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She and Grinch must have been there for the rest of the day, just lying next to each other. Just them, being a couple. He loved it. She did too. He felt that same urge he had last night, but decided against pursuing it. He didn't want to be a dad yet! The sky was dark and he saw Colt on guard duty. He could probably see them. He could hear Luna's link. About... walking. He nuzzled Felice. Wake up, it's nearly time. He kept his link quiet, so no-one else could hear him. He sat back on his haunches, and waited looking towards their room.
After a few minutes, he still hadn't appeared. Maybe it was too soon for Whip? He could see Whip begin to leave his room, and Colt's surprised link. It hadn't occurred to him he'd actually shouted that out through it, as the now the entire clan was looking towards Whip's room, and now to Whip. A wall of links and sound surrounded the entire cove all saying something about Whip. As Colt swooped down and hugged him, he looked away pressed his maw into Felice's and wrapped his wing round her in excitement. It was good to see Whip up again. It was better that he was with Felice.
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Post by thenightandthefury on Apr 6, 2014 9:35:57 GMT -5
Luna watched with anticipation as he slowly rose on wobbly legs. Each tiny step seemed like it took a lot from him, and yet before she knew it he was trying again.. As he stumbled towards her, she said softly words of encouragement. You can do it.. Come on.. Almost there.. And as he came to her she wrapped her wing around him gently, nuzzling herself against him in case he needed the support. As he asked if she was ready to show the clan she nodded. He led the way out and she followed. It seemed all the clans focus suddenly went to Whip, and she was left just standing there listening, proud.. yet feeling oddly left out. It was as if he was a celebrity and she were invisible once more. Yet she said nothing. Instead she gave a smile and nuzzled Whip, for she was okay with not being as famous as he was; no, she didn’t need that life. She just needed Whip. And as she saw a proud leader bounding over, followed by his mother peeking out, she smiled proudly at him. I love you.. She whispered softly, and for once she didn’t care who else heard it. She loved him. She really did. And it was only then that a lightning bolt hit the skies, as a rain started to pour down.
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A light sleep gripped Selene, as she lay hidden from the world, in fear of the prisoner who had wronged her and with a certain unsteadiness in the fact that her son was still laying injured. Sure, he was healing, but it seemed slow. She wished he was just his old self again. Sighing, she lay her head on her paws, before a series of links started surrounding her mind. Confused, she looked up. It felt like a hunt, only much, much louder and more confusing. These links were all clamoring for answers, asking questions and some even shouting, though they all seemed happy. Selene came out from her caverns.. What is all the commotion about.. She asked the crowd with a frown.. but needn’t wonder for long.
For her eyes had landed upon her son, standing there on all four legs and taking in the glory. She let out a soft purr like sound and came up to him, nuzzling him as she closed her eyes. Inhaling deeply, she took in the moment to look at him, standing on his injured leg and his injured wing lifted somewhat normally. Her boy was doing good again. For once something good had come of all this. And it brought a slow, steady smile to her face as her eyes met with Colts.
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Felice was cuddling Grinch, she fell asleep in his wingspan. Soon his soft, eager voice awoke her and she stirred, blinking sleepily. Though the series of loud links filling the air woke her quickly. She could briefly see Whip walking out of the cove, while dragons peeked around and formed a crowd outside the caverns as he came out. The links were many and confusing, and she wrapped her wing around Grinch. How can he stand all that… Its worse then the hunts… She said quietly, as their links were quieted beneath her wings. Sighing softly with relief she said softly. Much.. better..
She saw Colt nuzzle whip, then saw Grinchs reaction.. and felt Grinch nuzzle against her. She gave a soft rumble of reassurance to him. He’s just caught up in the moment Grinch.. They all are.. I’m sure it won’t last. She nuzzled against him. Everything will be back to the way it was… you’ll see. She then smiled, tackling him and gazing into his eyes lovingly. Well.. almost.. everything.. She teased gently, giggling as she leaned down to press her maw into his passionately, her wings still around him. Life with Grinch was good, it was so good it made her forget about everything else. This had to be love, and she made a silent wish to the stars that it would never end.
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Post by Moo on Apr 6, 2014 16:44:40 GMT -5
He couldn't believe his boy was back! He was expecting him to be up soon, but not this soon! This was unbelievable. And yet, here he was. He was proud to call him his son: a fighter like he was. He realised his wing was wrapped tightly around him while he'd been thinking after hearing his son's choked link pleading for him to loosen up his grip, and he hastily loosened it. Rather not give him another injury to worry about. He looked up and saw Luna near the cavern. He was sure he could hear her say something to Whip though he wasn't sure what as it was drowned out by the links in the background.. Looking away from him, he saw Selene. The last he saw of her was this morning when he took Luna out to train her. And now she saw Whip. She'd begun to quickly move to Whip so he backed off a little so she could see him. As he did, he noticed that while his paw had been injured, his wing had also taken a hit but as he'd been lying on it the entire time he hadn't noticed; a mark ran across the length of it though whether it would scar he wasn't sure. He didn't think Whip knew either. He was aware of the clan's links in the background; they were starting to quieten down now.
He could tell Selene was relieved at seeing him up. With everything that has happened, she needed something to give her happiness that even he couldn't give to her. Normality. This was a massive step forward to retrieving it. Once that spy was dealt with, perhaps things would finally, finally go back to the way they were before. Or, at least as far as it could be. While she was with Whip, she'd looked up toward his eyes and a smile formed on her maw. He flashed a gummy smile back, before he felt something damp begin to fall on him. It had begun to rain. A golden bolt of lightning ripped through the dark sky above them.
A lot of the clan had quickly hastened off to their rooms now to get out of the rain and he decided that may be a good idea as well. He made sure not to disturb Selene and Whip as he headed off to his room. In his room, assuming Selene would join him shortly he found himself beginning drifting off to sleep with the thought of dealing with that spy in his mind. He couldn't stand the thought of that monster being here. He actually found he didn't even want him alive. That was a new feeling. He couldn't kill him though though. If he did, it would probably lead to at least one of the clan challenging his rule. He was confident he'd win, but that was beside the point. Taking a life without reason was a cornerstone of the clan's approach to, well, everything. He doubt the clan would accept him as ruler if he did, particularly as Tessa would not kill him. But he wasn't Tessa. He admired her as a person and how she had ruled, but this was something he'd sort out... differently to how she would. He fell into a restless sleep with the thought of killing him becoming more appealing.
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As he unfurled his wings off her, Felice had moved to tackle him to the ground and he let her do so. She was on top of him as she pressed her maw against his maw as well as her wings wrapping around him now. She'd teased about things being almost the same as before. He chuckled a little at that and smiled a gummy smile at her before pushing his maw against hers lovingly. His ears twitched as the sound of thunder crashed in the sky outside, and rain began to fall. The crowd outside had dispersed quickly after seeing Whip was going to be OK and in the corner of his eye he saw Colt head off to his room as the weather worsened.
Looking at the downpour outside before turning his head back to her, his emerald eyes met hers. He opened a soft yet teasing link with Felice: Guess you'll be here for the night then? A half smile formed on his maw before pressing his maw against hers. He had the same feelings of love and desire blossom again as they were in each others loving embrace. He let himself eye over Felice in the light that illuminate her body, noting to himself both her beauty and how she was stronger than him again. Although he knew he'd grown considerably in these last few weeks, she had as well; perhaps more so. She looked nearly as strong as Whip even though she was a female, and her wings were now that little bit larger than his. Her beauty and strength made very, very desirable to others. Why she chose him he didn't know, as she would easily find stronger night fury's than himself out there. The fact she had though warmed his heart and brought a smile to his maw.
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He could see dad was ecstatic to see him, and his wing covered him entirely. While this had the benefit of dampening the clan's links, his body was now being slowly crushed. Dad. Can't. Breathe. Wing. Too. Tight. Ow. Ow. He felt his dad's wing quickly loosen off him and he begun to take deep breaths. He almost felt light headed! He felt Luna open a link with him and from under dad's now loosened wing he turned his head to hers. She heard her say she loved him with a smile on her maw. His heart fluttered for a moment and he smiled at her. Before he could reply, he felt dad back off him, though he wasn't sure why. Did he hear Luna? He quickly knew why he'd backed up. Mum. She'd already begun to nuzzle him before he could turn his head to see her. She looked really relieved. He opened a link with her. Hey mum. He pressed his head against her side as a way of showing he was happy to see her. It was raining now, with thunder and lighting on display. It made him jump a little, though he thought nothing more of it.
Later in his room, he'd fallen into a dream. It was more akin to a nightmare though. It was just after he'd hit that tree keeping Luna put of harms way. It may have been a few weeks since it happened, but it the memory of it was almost real.
The sky above him light up momentarily with a bright, golden flash of lightning running through the charcoal coloured clouds. The ominous sound that followed built up as a low rumble before it crashed into the ground with a frightening roar, bringing him round. His eyes could barely open and he could only make out what was probably the body of Luna a fair distance away. And the pain. That crippling pain that broke every thought he made. The agony was strangling him, allowing only quick, shallow breaths. The rain made it impossible for him to see anything clearly, acting like a sort of film over his eyes. He knew his wing was in a bad way; he couldn't bring himself round to looking at it as it throbbed in pain. The cold air stung his open wounds making him wince. He couldn't tell if she was breathing as he managed to crawl over to what was probably her body. He tasted blood in his mouth. He could only try to crawl to her using his 3 usable paws, but his 4th paw was on fire; every time he tried to move it he roared in pain. He felt his vision begin to fade with him only a few feet from her, with Luna motionless. His last desperate link to her was answered with a frightening silence before he lost consciousness with a dark fear striking his heart that he may not awake to see his family, clan or above all Luna again...
He pried his azure eyes wide open trying to take in the world around him. He let out a near silent whimper, sweat coated his forehead and the back of his neck. He'd crawled across his room while he'd been caught in that nightmare into a corner of his room like he'd tried to crawl while he was at the foot of the mountain. His heart was racing; his chest feeling as if it was about to explode as he hyperventilated. A storm raged outside with thunder and lightning making the world appear an unforgiving, damning place to be in. He couldn't think. He was terrified. He needed someone; anyone to be with him right now, to let him know he'd be OK. Right now, visibly shaking in that corner he wasn't sure he would be.
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Post by thenightandthefury on May 1, 2014 10:02:21 GMT -5
Selene took a moment to nuzzle against Whip, hold him in her wings before she pulled back and Colt came up. Her eyes met with his for a moment and she smiled as he took their son into a tight embrace. Giggling softly at how excited he was to see his son, her own joy overwhelming, she nuzzled against Colt. Then he headed off to the den. He seemed to be in a daze of sorts; perhaps just tired. Selene took another moment to nuzzle against Whip before heading back to the den as the storm came in. She curled around Colt, sensing his restlessness and sighed. Dear.. Are you alright... She asked softly, nuzzling him, before sensing that he was asleep. Then she laid her head upon his back, curling up around him and falling into a restless sleep.
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Felice curled her wings slightly tighter around Grinch. So this was love... This had to be one of the best feelings in the world. Some would say she was a fool for choosing a weaker night fury like Grinch, but she would roar in their face and claw them for saying such things. Truth be told she was happy, and she had chosen him because of what was in his heart. Plus, one couldn't help who they fell in love with. It was only fitting that she have the dragon whom had treated her so well as her own. Taking a moment to run her eyes over his features, she caught him doing the same and blushed.
She leaned down slowly, letting her maw press against his neck. Yes.. I'll be here for the night.. She purred softly. She felt the same desires overtake her and she resisted.. She didn't want cubs, not yet. She wrapped her paws around him, holding him tightly against her. I.. I love you Grinch... She whispered softly in her link, before closing her maw against his in a passionate embrace.
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Luna went back to the den, sensing that the excitement was starting to get to Whip. She saw him jump at the thunder and nuzzled against him, It's okay Whip.. She said softly.. She came into his den, wishing him good night before heading to her own. Midway through the night thunder awoke her and she came towards Whips den. She paused at the entry way, seeing him sweating and whimpering, and she wasted no time in hastening inside, wrapping a wing around him. Hey.. It's me.. It's alright.. She said softly through her link.
She wrapped a paw on his chest, laying her head against it to listen to his heart thunder. She looked up at him. Sssh.. It's alright.. It was just a dream... I'm here now... She whispered in her link. She nuzzled against him gently. Whip.. Do you want me to stay the night? she asked softly through her link. She made up her mind in an instant, wrapping her wings around him as thunder struck. Nevermind.. I.. I'm not going to leave you... She nuzzled against him, letting her maw brush against his cheek. Wrapping her wings around him, she hoped to block out some of the sights and sounds of the raging storm outside.
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Post by Moo on May 2, 2014 14:33:09 GMT -5
The dark night was closing around him. Just as it had done before he'd passed out. He found himself pressing ever harder into that corner in a blind panic, trying to get away from it but he couldn't do anything. Helpless. A link forced its way through this nightmare into his mind, weakening its grip on him. It was Luna's. He could make out the silhouette of her against the dark backdrop of his room before she closed in, her wing covering his shaking body. He sensed worry in her link as she tried to soothe him while his heart raced. He wasn't sure what she was saying; his mind couldn't focus as the storm raged on outside. Her maw pressed against his cheek and he found his ears lower a little in response. Her other wing wrapped around him, which muffled the noise outside. The dark night began to feel that little bit less threatening with her there with him, breaking the nightmare's grip on his mind. He felt his breathing begin to slow down, now able to take deep breaths again. His heart beat begun to return to a normal beat. Relief. Such, such relief. He pressed his head against her body as a way to say he'd be OK. And as a way of thanking her. He opened a link to her, though he couldn't manage to say anything. He felt emotionally drained, his paw throbbed as it started to recover from having to take his full weight when he had backed up into the wall. His eyes began to narrow, tiredness overcoming him. He doubt he could take another night like this. Closing his eyes, a calm sleep quickly followed.
Sunlight had only just begun to illuminate his room. The same room that held him prisoner in his mind last night. He felt groggy as the light hurt his eyes for a moment as they adjusted to the world. He lifted his head slightly and saw Luna's scarred body. He'd hoped that last night hadn't happened. That he didn't really suffer something like that; something so terrifying. Her being here though said otherwise. He let his head lower back down on the floor, sighing. A thought crept into his head as he tried to get a bit more sleep. About mum and dad. If they knew he'd had a nightmare like that they'd end up really worrying about him. They looked so happy to see him up. This was something he'd, no, they would work out. No-one else had to know about it. He rested, waiting for Luna to awaken. When he felt her stir he nuzzled Luna's cheek. He formed a quiet link with her. Luna, I... I don't know what happened last night. I was scared. Really scared. But we can't tell anyone about it. Especially my parents. Please? For me?
A familiar call echoed around the cove, calling for the morning hunt. He rose of the floor faster than he had done yesterday, but a glance at his paw told him all he needed to know. Sighing, he knew he couldn't go out on the hunt. He could barely walk on his paw, let alone run. His wing felt in better shape at least. Instead, he ran his maw against her neck. He wanted to see Luna hunt and to see her in action. He was sure she'd do well.
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Well, he couldn't find a reason not to. Today he had to interrogate that spy. Raising his head, he made a loud yawn and rolled off his side before stretching. He ran his maw along Selene's neck lovingly before moving out of the room and taking in the morning air. A lot of the clan were still asleep even though it was quite late. The Sun was well over the horizon. Pitch black clouds rolling away into the distance reminded him of the storm last night. He'd been kept awake for some of the night by it, though luckily he was a heavy sleeper. He knew that some of the clan weren't so lucky. He glanced at the prison, with the standard two dragon guard. He could hear creatures in the forest. Lots of them. This was the best time to hunt.
He flew up into the sky, making a call. A call for the hunt. The clan would have to get up quickly to get enough food. If not they'd have to orchestrate another tomorrow, or keep the hunt going for longer than usual. Both options took a lot out of the clan so if he could get it done now it would make life a lot easier. He landed, waiting for Selene to join him while the clan got into position. Hopefully she was alert; she had to be for it.
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He heard Felice's link confess her love for him as she pressed her maw against his. In his hushed link he responded saying he loved her too as he wrapped his wings around her. Magical. Truly magical. As the night ran on, the storm thundered on outside. It seemed like Felice was asleep, though he wasn't sure. Hopefully with his wings wrapped around her, it kept out the noise.
He managed to bring himself round from what was an appallingly bad night's sleep. The Sun was up, but no-one seemed to be really up and about. His hopes of getting a few more hours sleep were scuppered as a call echoed through the cove, calling for the hunt. Nuzzling her neck, he sighed and managed to haul himself off of the warm, cosy floor and began to make his way over to where the clan would take position, in an almost dazed state. He was struggling to keep his eyes open, the cold air stung his eyes.
He waited for Felice to take position near him...
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