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Kylon;

Another harsh wind blasted Kylon in the face, his gray and golden fur ripping in every direction as the snow storm tried to blow him completely out of the valley. But he was stronger than anything that the elements could throw at him, he was stronger than what the storm was trying to steal from him. Clenching his jaw painfully tight, Kylon gripped the winter hair in his mouth as the wind and snow unrelentingly hit him with more gusts of icy force. He had traveled quite far in this barren landscape to follow a rabbit trail and didn't even want to recall how much effort it had cost him to get that hair to flee its hole. Catching it hadn't even been the hardest part. But once victory had been achieved, he started the long walk back to the small cave that him and Breeze had found to stay safe during the harsh winter months. However, a harsh blizzard suddenly decided to have a party during that time, and now Kylon struggled to keep his direction accurate.

Another snowy blast stole the breath right out of Kylon's lungs, and he tucked his nose under his leg and stopped walking just to regain some lost air. His eyes were squeezed shut and he hopped that Breeze wouldn't come out into this storm looking for him and end up getting lost herself.

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Breeze;

Breeze sat at the caves entrance; tail flicking back and forth out of agitation while she peered out into the icy storm. In search of just a small glimpse of gray and golden fur; Kylon had been gone for a longer time then she'd expected him to be. Usually the winter meant longer searches for food to eat; seeing that most went to sleep. The female understood that; but he should have been back. It was like staring out into an oblivion of white; any wolf no matter the experience could get lost in it. Her lips pulled back, teeth showing as she growled out in frustration. Over the few months they'd been together she'd grown to care for him, a first when it came to someone other than her family. She didn't fear the blizzard or the cold that came with it; but Breeze didn't like the thought of Kylon getting caught or lost in it. If she left, and he'd returned with her gone then; he would leave again to search for her.

She'd stood then, tail stilling when she moved out into the frigid snow. Another squinting stare out into the storm, and the gears in her head started spinning. Kylon was out there somewhere, it'd be easy to get turned around in a storm like this. Breeze ignored the cold winds ripping fiercely through her fur; as she stood outside of their cave. If he was close enough and just possibly needed a little guidance home, a howl could get him back on track. Then if that wasn't the case she'd go out in search of him; and hopefully find him.

Either that or be lost in the storm as well, but Breeze wouldn't just sit around. The female inhaled the icy air; before tilting her head back and howling out as loud as she could manage.

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Kylon;

Forcing his eyes to stay open, Kylon desperately tried to make out the landscape. There was nothing that looked even remotely familiar, everything was white and the windy cascades of snow only shifted the shades of white to make more white and more white piled on top of white. Tracking with scent was also hopeless, there wasn’t a trail anywhere that could withstand a storm like this. Even his own scent was brushed clean out of his fur by the gusting winds. There was no other option but to continue walking and hope he would run into a rock or something to hide behind until the storm subsided. He’d keep himself protected from the elements by digging himself a small bowl in the snow and covering himself and his hunted prey. He was only worried about what Breeze was doing right now. Was she pacing the small cave, or did she adventure out to try and find him, there was also the tiny glimpse of positivity still in him that imagined her sprawled out on the floor sleeping soundly waiting for him to return with food. Those worries forced Kylon to step forward through the snow drifts that came up to his chest and press through the breath stealing winds.

The blizzard whipped and lashed around Kylon, screaming and howling at him in an angry icy way. It bit at his ears, but the cry’s of the storm sounded different, there actually seemed to be a howl in the air. Kylon raised his head, snow blinding his eyes, but his ears caught the sound of a drifting and manipulated howl. It was impossible to tell who it belonged to, but Kylon was positively sure it belonged to Breeze. He dropped the hare from his mouth and let out a few barking howls before picking it back up and trudging in the direction of where he assumed it was coming from. He hoped she would howl again.

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Breeze;

Another harsh gust of icy air ripped through her fur, as she stared out into the storm. It'd been only a few seconds after she'd howled into the wind; hoping that Kylon was near enough to hear her. Even if he were there was no guarantee that he'd be able to make out the howl as hers. Then there it was; Her ears perked up and twitched as they heard the distorted response. It had to be Kylon returning to their cave; not that any other wolf would have dared venturing to close to their home. Though it wasn't impossible seeing as even she couldn't scent out anything in the blizzard; but she knew it was him. Or so she wished it was him calling back out to her. There had been a time when breeze only had to care for herself after her separation from her family. Now that she had Kylon it was different, she wasn't necessarily changed.

A howl left her again, this time louder and longer so it carried against the wind. Then Breeze waited, her paw pads sinking down into the snow underneath as she moved a little more further out from the cave. The wolf squinted; body shaking in response to the cold air but she'd refused to move back into the warmth that the cave offered. Then their it was a silhouette of a wolf trudging her way. The female had not yet moved from her spot; as she tried to make out who it was. Her mouth lifted up into a small smile when she got a glimpse of grey and golden fur moving with the wind. She hadn't known if he'd made out her form already but that didn't stop her from heading his way.

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Kylon;

The sound of her howl physically brought new life and energy to his weak muscles and tired limbs. Her voice still sounded distant as it was whipped away by the wind, but he knew she must be closer than before. He must be heading in the right direction after all. A new determination sparked in Kylon’s blood and his head lifted higher fighting against the winds and snow. Dark shapes formed against the gray sky and the mountainous terrain took shape within the swirling blizzard. The cave must be close, he just had to find a dark entrance and hope it was the right one, if not, at least he would be able to take shelter until the storm ended.

Kylon didn’t bother howling back, he knew he was close no matter what. Breeze might even call out again, but there was no need for that because his vision was showing him someone approaching. With squinting eyes and perked forward ears Kylon caught the wind and biting snow to see who the dark figure was, and to his hearts delight it was indeed Breeze.

”Greeze! Kylon called out with his mouth full of the hare his still clenched between his jaws. When he finally reached the black and green pelted female his tail whipped back and forth in the wind and he could much clearer make out the snow covered figure before him. The snow came up higher on her than it was for him and he leaned in closer to burry his nose in her thick neck fur. For a short moment a string of fear was pulled in his heart and he imagined losing her in the blizzard, or finding her frozen from the elements. His eyes where closed tight as he nuzzled harder before stepping back and setting the dead rabbit down under his paw.

”This blizzard’s quite the monster. Let’s get back to the cave. Is it near here?” Kylon looked down at Breeze, his eyes hating the sharp snow so he made sure to stay extra close to the other for protection as he spoke to her. He hoped she hadn’t come out far to find him, but she might have easily been out searching for him for awhile now.

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Breeze;

Her tail swished rapidly behind her as he called out her name; she hadn't thought she'd find him in the blizzard. These types of storms usually took lives when it left; especially those that happened to get trapped within them. Though she knew he was strong enough to survive in one and beat the odds, but that didn't matter because he was within her reach. She didn't care about who else happened to get lost in the blinding ice, as long as it wasn't anyone she cared about. Breeze was relieved to see the male standing in front of her.

When she reached him, he nuzzled into her neck making breeze lean into his touch. The female attempted to breathe in his scent, but ended up grimacing against the harsh wind. "I was coming to find you," she admitted, while nuzzling affectionately into his fur. The female would have braved the storm if she had too; breeze had survived worse while she was alone. Though she'd been alone and determined not to die, while killing anyone that attempted to kill her. Now, she'd had Kylon to worry about. "You're freezing."

Though she was too; but that hadn't stopped her from rubbing herself against him to try to warm him up a little.

"It's not far," Breeze turned towards the direction that she'd come from; making sure not to get turned around in the blizzard. The snow had already covered up her tracks, but she motioned for him to follow her. She'd huddled close to his form as they'd walked against the wind.

It hadn't taken long before she could make out the dens entrance in the distance; Breeze hadn't realized she'd come out this far. Though she was grateful that they were almost home.

"I'm not going out there again." She chuckled, while shaking the snow from her fur when they entered the den.

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Kylon;

Just hearing her voice in his ears put enough hope in him that even if they were utterly lost out in the blizzard, he would be content enough to weather out the storm as long as he was by her side. Her touch sent a new warmth through his body and he closed his eyes and soaked it up. Maybe it was just knowing that she cared about him and his safety that really put the spark in his chest. This was probably the first threat of the wild that tested who they were together and how deep their souls intertwined, and it relieved Kylon that he had a she-wolf by his side that would challenge a blizzard to find him.

“It’s not far.” Came her encouraging words, and he picked up the semi frozen hare carcass in his jaw, ready to begin the journey back. At least she knew where they were, even though it was extremely easy to loose direction in the wind that was blowing the snow in circles. It was dizzying just trying to watch the pattern of snow, and Kylon felt his head swirl from the affect. His next step seemed off, and he wasn’t sure if the blizzard was actually making him dizzy, or if he was just that exhausted from the hunt. Either way, Kylon plunged through the deep snow following beside Breeze, maybe leaning on her a bit too much, but his eyes where so frozen over with icicles and snow drops that it was very hard to see. Breeze was his eyes until he felt the solid surface of stone beneath his numb paws and the cave shut out the screaming wind as they walked further into its depths. The frozen dinner fell to the ground when they stopped at the back of the cave, and Kylon backed up a little to shake his pelt off. Half of the snow flung away, but most of it was chunked under his chest and belly and down his legs and neck. He gave up trying to get rid of it and finally laid his tired body on the ground and let out a great big sigh. ”No, I don’t think we should go out there. At least not until the blizzard stops.” Kylon didn’t notice how cold the air was out there until he took a breath of warmer air and his throat burned. Talking would be scarce until he could catch his breath back, and his head was still spinning. He closed his eyes to try and stop it, but that didn’t help much.

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Breeze;

The she-wolf studied him, taking note of how the cold had taken its toll on him. As if she hadn't felt him leaning heavily on her when they were walking; she did. Hadn't said anything but supported the weight that he couldn't, while they made their way back to the den. It'd been freezing outside; but warmer as they went further into their home. Though Kylon had been stuck out there since the storm started; hunting for the two of them. The dinner laid on the floor, but even if she was hungry that hadn't been her main focus. It'd stuck to the male as he sprawled his body out on the floor; his eyes squeezing shut moments after laying down.

Breeze had made her way to his side then, body fitting as close as it could against his. She licked his muzzle, before laying her head down on top of his; hoping to give him the added extra warmth or just comfort. Which ever one he needed in the moment; the she-wolf would provide it. Affection had never been something she shared a while back; when she was alone causing havoc wherever her paws had taken her. Though the wolves she came across, and had caught her interest had been ran off before dawn. Kylon had been different from the start; seemingly caughting her eye and keeping it. The female had enjoyed being with him; looked forward to the nights that been tangled up into each other.

Then the night turned to day, seasons had gone by and they had still been tethered to each other. The she-wolf had decided that it wasn't a bad idea; even liked the thought of them becoming mates. For times like this when you just needed another warm body to curl up beside you.

"How you feeling?"

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Kylon;

With his eyes shut and his body periodically spazing with shivers, Kylon breathed in another deep sigh as he felt the another body press against his. A comfort of warmth traced his skin where they touched and it slowly seeped into his muscles. Nothing in the world could replace that feeling and Kylon wasn't about to make it stop as he lay there soaking every last bit up. He was so utterly thankful for Breeze in that moment, clinging onto the security that she brought him. He never wanted to loose that security. Never wanted to loose her.

"How are you feeling?" Hearing Breezes voice right next to his ear was even better than her warm tongue on his nose. He tried hard to lift his chin and open his eyes, but it required far too much energy than what he had to spend, so he managed to mumble instead. "Much warmer." Again, he felt the sting in his throat when he tried speaking, maybe he should just rest. His shivered breathing slowed down and relaxed, and eventually turned into rhythmic breaths of sleep as his consciousness drifted away and his mind followed another trail.

Something cold touched his nose which brought Kylon back to consciousness. His eyes opened with blurriness followed by much rapid blinking until his vision was clearer. He lifted his head and his chin was soaking wet as several droplets added to the large puddle that he lay in. "Wow. Was that all from me?" He laughed a little and slowly stood, his body protesting the movement, but the sopping wet floor was no longer comfortable to lay in. "What a night!" Kylon glanced over at Breeze and stepped out of the large circle of melted snow and ice and proceeded to shake himself dry at a distance that didn't get his lovely she-wolf wet as well.


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