Waiting (closed)

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Rykett
@kiowa
~when the time comes~

Savu:
Savu padded through the short green grass. It was soft and new, the snow melting over it and still present in some places. The glittering whiteness was soft and palabke under paw. The ashy grey wolf would wait here for Mysti. He only hoped she would actually come. The large male sat down on a small rise where the grass was free of dew. He let his white tail curl onto the grass in a relaxed fashion, his whole stance face the impression that he was very laid back. Inside he was anything but.

The male was anxious, his heart beating quickly, and his eyes flicking to and fro searching for a shewolf who would not come yet. He knew that much. She might come when spring is fuller. But Savu couldn't help the swelling of hope inside of him. He perked up when the scent of a female reached his nose, he rose to his full height and wagged his tail frantically before slumping to the ground again, crestfallen. It wasn't Mysti.


Shiver:
She was a blur, a flash of silver, gold, and blue. She was an unrecognizable streak of a wolf. Her jaws were open, her pink tongue lolling out of the side of her mouth. Her paws practically flew over the fresh grass of the Lilly warren. She leaped gracefully over a trench and landed effortlessly on the other side. She stopped near a small puddle of snowmelt to drink when she saw a large grey form out of the corner of her eye.

Shiver looked over, head raised regally, but the wolf sat down again and Shiver was no longer worried. She would talk to him later, maybe once Zeke arrived so she wouldn't be one on one with a strange wolf. Shiver leaned down once more to lap at the puddle before situating herself on the edge of the water source to wait for her mate.

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A howl floated in on the breeze. It was Zeke. ""Shiver M'Love, the Alphess of the Eternal Snowfall pack wishes to meet you."

((OOC: wwm-5.proboards.com/thread/3105/pack-join-request?page=1&scrollTo=17239 ))

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Shiver:

Shivers graceful form jolted into an upright position. Her tail was straight erect behind her, head facing the sun as it reached its peak. The mellow spring warmth wasged over her and a new excitement pulsed through her. But along with the excitement, she felt a heavy stone in her belly. Worry. What if Alphess Piala did not accept the two into Eternal Snowfall? Where would She and Zeke go to have a family?

The pale shewolf shook her fur, her blue saddle patch spiking up as her fur bristled in determination. It was time. This was it. She would be accepted, or rejected. Either way, Shuver would be strong. But she did not want to return to Snow so soon if they failed....make they could hook up with a neutral pack if Eternal Snowfsll did not work. Shiver shot one last glance towards the ashy grey male in the hill. He was sleeping. Good for him. And with no further adieu, Shiver ran.

-exit Shiver-

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Mysti:

A grey she-wolf holding a pup pushed through the grass of the Lily Warren. She carefully set her pup down in the grass so she could speak and smell for Savu’s scent. Mysti had recently parted company with Calypso as they traveled. The pale blue she-wolf was bound for Tranquil Meadows, but Mysti had plans to visit her mate in the Longrass Territory. She’d gently, yet vaguely explained her plans to Calypso. ”I need to visit someone in the Lily Warrens. It’ll be nice for Jekyll to explore outside of the territory. Please don’t tell Striken where I’ve gone. I know he doesn’t approve of my choice. It’ll just worry him to know," she’d told Calypso as she’d picked up Jekyll. The little russet-colored pup had walked most of the way, but Mysti had carried him that last portion of the journey.

Now here they were in the Lily Warren. Their destination lay out before the two wolves. Mysti scanned the area for the ashy grey coat that she so longed to see. ”Savu?” She called hopefully. Then a worrying thought came to her. ’What if he’s left? I’ve kept him waiting too long.’ After the thought, she anxiously continued, ”I’m sorry it took me so long to get here! Please still be here.” Her voice grew softer after the first sentence as her nervousness grew.

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Saving had waited a long time. He had waited through snow, through rain, through sun, through sleet. He had shivered and panted, ached and hungered. The ashy grey male had wasted away a bit. He had hunted, but the largest game that he had come by in the warren were a few fallow does. He never desired to leave the warren, just in case his lover Mysti returned while he was out. He couldn't bear to break her heart again. He had broken too many in his sad long life. His horrible life. He had brought tears and scars upon too many wolves. He cringed at the thought, too many.

Savu now sat in the hot summer air, the trees just beginning to lose the edges if their green to Autumns amber. A warm breeze skipped through the grasses, rippling through the blades like a flag. He had often just sat in the little rise and contemplated life on other philosophical thoughts; death, time, paradoxes. Things like that. But mostly, he had been thinking about her. The love of his life. His first love. His last love. His true love. Mysti.

She was his world, she was sleek and silver with dew drops of blue color spattered on her short fur. With wide innocent eyes. Savu was guilty that he had been the one that had marred her soul with sadness, and anguish. Perhaps both if their lives wouldn't have known such tragedy if he had never met the starving shewolf. Perhaps he shouldn't have even come to the valley of the vibrant wolves.

But the depressed male was snapped out of his saddened stupor when a worried, anxious, slightly self loathing voice reached his drooping ears. Was that? Was it really?

The males white and grey body perked up, stringy muscles rippling under his thick pelt. His blue eyes widened as he met hers, more vibrant and beautiful then he remembered. "M-Mysti!!!!! You're back!!!" it took his breath away. "You're beautiful." He sighed breathily. But his heart stopped when he saw it. A bundle if scrappy fur with big, round eyes. "W-Who's this? Mysti?"


Jekyll surveyed his 'father' with slow blinking eyes and an open mind. He was willing to accept this wolf as his father. But he wasn't what he imagined. Or what Mysti had described. He was ragged, his fur unkempt and dull. His body worn and old. Jekyll brow furrowed in confusion. "Dad?"

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Mysti:

A gasp escaped Mysti as an ashy form that had previously been too distant to recognize took form as a wolf. Not just any wolf, Savu. A small howl of glee sounded through the still air as Savu’s sapphire eyes met hers and Mysti closed the distance between them. She greeted him joyfully with a nuzzle and a lick. His gaze had shifted to the russet pup beside and slightly behind her. Jekyll single quivering word echoed softly through the air as Mysti turned to view the her pup. The she-wolf took a small step back to introduce the father and son. ”Savu,” Mysti said, her voice gentle, ”This is Jekyll, your son. Jekyll this is your father, Savu.” The grey wolf looked between the two wolves as her happiness at reuniting with Savu was overcome with excitement and nervous as her thoughts turned to the subject if their reactions. What would they say? What would they do? Mysti bit her lip anxiously as her sky blue eyes flicked to Jekyll then to Savu.

She paused as she settled her gaze on her mate. He'd changed since she'd seen him last. He was thinner and worn. Hadn't he been caring for himself lately? It was probably her fault. Maybe if she hadn't taken so long in coming here, he wouldn't be so ragged. Her heart sank as she realized that was most likely the cause for Savu's current state. He'd been waiting for her.

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Savu stepped back to survey his son. To be truthful, Jekyll looked nothing like him. He was a bright russet with grey markings. Savu wasn't even sure this was his pup. But he knew (hoped) that Mysti hadn't cheated on him and had a pup with another male. If she had, she wouldn't be here. There would be no reason for her to return if she had betrayed him like he had her. But Mysti was pure of heart, if Jekyll wasn't his pup, Mysti would've had to been attacked and...Savu mentally shuddered. Tears spring to his eyes as he recalled all the terrible things he'd done. Mysti, with the kindness if her heart, had forgiven the unforgivable. Bending down to muzzle his son, he began snuffling, crying out his dark blue eyes. Pulling away for a moment he gathered in his family, moving close to Mysti so they touched, bringing Jekyll in with his paw. Savu closed his eyes, his broad head resting against Mysti's neck. He sat there for a moment relishing the feel of his family together. "I love you both with all my heart."

Jekyll didnt know what to feel. He knew he shouldn't be disappointed at his dads appearance. He certainly resembled what he thought he would look like. But he didnt have the confidence in his eyes or the strong stature mom described. But the russet pup figured that any father was better than no father.

(Should Mysti and Savu go off and do the do and leave Jekyll alone, hidden in a small den only to die while they are gone? Or what?)

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(( ;-; Sad, but not quite dramatic enough... Drown him at Kai Lake, instead?))

Mysti:

A feeling of security washed over her as Mysti felt Savu at her side. Perhaps, it would be an unexpected feeling to those who knew of Savu's hurtful past and previous nature, but not to Mysti. Savu had prompted her towards the possibility that she might not be as useless and ugly as she believed herself to be. What felt like years of darkness was penetrated by the light of Savu's love. She'd rather not reflect on the times when she had blown out that light with her self-doubt and insecurity and sent Savu into his own realm of darkness. They'd saved each and Savu had been waiting for her as long as she'd searched for him. Finally they were together with a pup of their own and she was happier than any other time that Mysti could recall.

“And I will never stop loving you," she replied softly. She met Savu's gaze and licked away the tears rolling down his cheek. Then she looked down at the russet pup by their paws. She leaned down and gently pressed her nose to the bridge of his muzzle. Jekyll had been mostly quiet throughout the encounter thus far. Mysti supposed that meeting his father for the first time must be very overwhelming. Jekyll needed to get to know his father better and Savu obvious needed more to eat that the Lily Warren offered. A perfect place came to mind and Mysti's soft smile widened slightly. “Jekyll, how would you like to go to Kai Lake? You could learn to swim and I'm sure your father could even teach you how to catch a fish or two. Don't you think that'd be fun?“ At the last sentence, she looked at Savu as if directing the question towards him as well.

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Savu was exhilarated. He had a family. A real, caring family all to himself. And nothing would change that. Jekyll, despite his weakness, was the best son any wolf could wish for. And Mysti...the goddess of his dreams in solid form, loved him. Despite his many unforgettable, unforgivable, unpardonable sins, she held out her paw still. Always there for you wgen you lost your way. Savu had thought at first that he'd be her rock; but no, she was his rock. At her suggestion of Kai Lake he clenched his jaw. Some horrible memories were manifested there...but....Mysti looked so excited. He couldn't keep on being afraid of his past, he had to live in the present. For the past is not to dwell on, the present is to live in, and the future does not exist. "Sounds like fun, what do you think Jekyll?" the large grey male turned to his small russet son.

Jekyll looked up at his father. He hadn't expected this: to have his opinion asked and valued made the ill pup puff out his chest with pride. "I'll go wherever you go."

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Mysti:

A broad smile spread across Mysti's face as she imagined them together beside Kai Lake. Maybe finally Mysti could have somewhat of a happy ending. She'd had her fair share of despair in her life. Though Mysti still had many years ahead of her, she also had hope that she would be happy with Savu, Jekyll, and maybe... other pups... little brothers and sisters for Jekyll and ones that could be raised with both their mother and father instead of a single, struggling mother. After all they'd been though, Mysti had new hope.

The grey she-wolf stood. "Shall we be off?" she asked, her excitement at going to Kai Lake evident. After a pause Mysti directed her next words at Jekyll, "Jekyll, sweetheart, would you like to try walking there or would you rather I carry you? Do you need any of your medicine before we go?"

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Savu's day dreams were finally coming true. He could see Mysti happy and safe. He wouldn't hurt her anymore. But she loved him. And he will never stop loving her. He kicked her cheek one last time and nodded. "Yes, let's be off." He swished his scraggly tail and nudged his coppery son with the tip, promoting the boy for an answer with his soft sapphire eyes. Savu had done a lot of wrong in his life, but this miracle before him, this was something right. A miracle.

Jekyll gazed at his parents happy faces and smiled, still unsure if this new situation. He sighed in relief at his mothers offer to carry him, but then saw his fathers blue eyes slight with love. Jekyll could be strong. He would impress his father and walk with them. "I think I'll be fine mother." He felt brave and strong for once in his life and he squared his shoulders. The small pup lurched forwards and Trekked on ahead of his parents.

Savu chuckled and followed after his son.
-exit Savu and Jekyll-

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Mysti:

Mysti laughed joyfully and bounded after Savu and Jekyll. In that moment, Mysti couldn’t imagine being happier than she was. As she drew even with Savu, she affectionately bumped shoulders with him and flashed an incredibly happy smile his way. The ash colored male at her side was the love of her life. Jekyll was a bouncing dot of copper on the path ahead.

The birds sang sweeter songs and the colors of the leaves shone brighter against the gradient of blues that was the sky. Though storm clouds floated over distant mountains, the heavens above contained none of the fluffy white sheep. All seemed right with the world as the small family traveled across the plains.

-Exit Mysti-