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Post by Seirei Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 15:29:23 GMT -1
The sun began to set, the red light reflecting off the water, making the lake look like a pool of blood, a dark silhouette floating in the middle, wings shimmering beautifully in the sad scene. Shadows started creeping up the trees as the day began to end; The clearing was getting ready for the coming night.
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Post by Tersias Tara-Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 15:39:02 GMT -1
Growling at the silence, she turned to head the other way, angry that he wasn't responding. It was then she saw the white wings over the lake, no other sign of Seirei in the perfectly still water, coloured crimson by the sun. "Seirei!" she called out, her anger overwhelmed by fear and worry for a minute. Concentrating hard, she turned the water into a gentle wave, washing Seirei onto the shore. She shook him hard "Seirei wake up!"
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Post by Seirei Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 15:48:13 GMT -1
Whilst under water, Seirei's mind had been floating vaguely, not really taking in the fact that water surrounded him. Suddenly . . . movement . . . a blast of cold air hit him as Tersias pulled him out of the water. He rolled onto the ground, spluttering and coughing. He looked up and saw her face, eyes full of concern, which quickly turned to anger, her jaw set tight.
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Post by Tersias Tara-Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 15:50:33 GMT -1
"What the hell do you think you're doing? You could have drowned!" she yelled, her anger back with a vengeance, flooding her thoughts "For gods' sake Seirei, what did I tell you about being more careful? Do you WANT to leave me, is that what it is? Do you really hate life with me THAT much that you'd leave me to raise the pups ON MY OWN because i'm not GOOD ENOUGH?" she didn't want to shout at him, but she did at the same time. How could he make a fool of her like this? Did he have no shame? How could he USE her like that?
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Post by Seirei Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 16:03:47 GMT -1
Seirei was still catching his breath when he stood up, water dripping off his fur, his wings twice as heavy, but he did not shake himself off, his eyes were set on Tersias. Her words broke through his heart like an axe through wood. She must have seen. . . he thought to himself. He knew that he was innocent, but how could he prove that to Tersias? Her face said it all, she no longer trusted him, so what would a few words do? Still, he had to try, predicting what kind of a reply he would receive in return.
"Tersias. . I know what you must think of me, but please, listen to what I have to say." A tear trickled out of an eye, Seirei was unaware, but he kept going. He couldn't lose her, just because of a misunderstanding. "What you saw before, it meant nothing. Shiro was crying her eyes out and she suddenly clung to me. Sure, this may sound like a rubbish excuse to your ears, but haven't we been through enough for you to trust me?"
He suddenly noticed that she had injured her paw. He notcied her attempts to bandage it up but it was coming undone, blood staining her fur. He bent his head down to lick the wound.
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Post by Tersias Tara-Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 16:07:54 GMT -1
She pulled away, tears in her eyes. "All I know is I wake up on my own, you've vanished off god only KNOWS where, and I come to find you, because I'm SCARED for you, I'm WORRIED about you because I LOVE you and all i find is YOU TOGETHER. YOU AND SHIRO" the hurt was written right across her face, but it was torn into her heart, engraved in her poor, troubled mind. "FOR GODS SAKE, SEIREI" she was shouting again, she didnt know what else to do, "IF YOU DIDNT WANT TO BE WITH ME THEN WHY ON EARTH HAVE WE GOT FIVE PUPS LOCKED AWAY ALONE IN THE DEN?!" Her paw ached sharply, the blood warm and sticky under the leafy bandaging, which was falling away. She winced, lifting the weight off it slightly.
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Post by Seirei Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 16:14:33 GMT -1
Seirei just stood there, allowing the words to scar his mind. She's right. . . he thought sadly . . . I deserve all of this . . . As she moved away from him when he had tried to clean her wound, it felt as thought she had jabbed him in the chest.
"...I love you, Ters..." he spoke quietly. "I love our family. I was born to protect you, I've always felt it, as soon as I met you, I wrote it in the stars that I created. Please. . ."
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Post by Tersias Tara-Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 16:20:08 GMT -1
The anger was subsiding now, replaced by hysterical heartbreak "Then why are you sneaking out when I'm asleep to see her?" she asked through the sobs, her breathing becoming laboured as she became more and more hysterical "Why... aren't... I... enough... for... you?" she wheezed, feeling dizzy. She paused for a moment, hyperventilating as she tried to catch her breath. After a moment's silent panic, she found her voice again "Why....... can't.... I.... breath?" she asked terrified, looking up at him out of her big, dark, glistening eyes. She crumpled into a heap on the ground, barely conscious, her breathing squeaky and uneven, her pulse slowing. Thick blood pulsed out of the throbbing wound on her paw.
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Post by Kiba Kurokage on Sept 17, 2009 19:05:28 GMT -1
Shiro had come back when she sensed something wrong. She stopped at edge, hearing Tersias yell at Seirei. 'She saw? Then this is all my fault that Seirei is getting yelled at.' She thought. She started to step out when she saw Tersias collapse on the ground. Her sirens went off at this display. She was trained as a medic after all. She quickly stepped over to Seirei and said, "I am sorry I got you into this Seirei. I'll try to explain when she gets up ok?" She examined Tersias for the cause of the problem. "Tersias shouldn't be mad at you. It's my fault after all." She then said quietly, "Again, I cause problems for Tialka..."
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Post by Seirei Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 19:39:41 GMT -1
Seirei flinched when Shiro appeared beside him. He didn't know why, but immediately his hackles were up and he snarled when Shiro went to examine his mate. He wasn't angry with Shiro, but his defenses were up and his inner most instinct wouldn't allow anyone else to go near her. Very gently he put Tersias on his back and started to flap his wings. The effort was agony, and every now and then he veered over to far one way or another, but he managed to fly high enough to be clear of the tree tops. His mind, however foggy and illogical it was being, after all Seirei had collapsed twice in the space of two days, it was set on returning home.
Safe. . . he muttered to himself over and over Gotta keep her safe . .
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Post by Kiba Kurokage on Sept 17, 2009 20:14:04 GMT -1
Shiro just sighed as Seirei struggled over the tree tops. "I said I was sorry...." Her voice was lost to the wind and she turned to leave again. She turned back to watch Seirei though, saying, "I will never understand males. Not in my lifetime at least." And she watched the ragged flapping of Seirei's wings as he disappeared over the tree tops. "He should take it easy or he might tear the seam..." She flashed away, not too far, but away none the less.
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Post by Tersias Tara-Hisakata on Sept 17, 2009 21:11:44 GMT -1
She stirred a little as a cool breeze tickled her face. She had never been unconscious, but she had drifted vacantly for a short time. "Seirei" she wheezed, her breaths still squeaky and laboured "I'm sorry". This said, she drifted back into obliviousness, her breaths heavy, her chest heaving with each desperate wheeze for air.
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Post by Seirei Hisakata on Sept 18, 2009 18:42:04 GMT -1
Seirei heard Tersias' high pitched voice against the cool breeze, yet he did not risk lookin back for fear of knocking into something. Instead, he intensified his focus and aimed straight for the familiar tree he had picked out all those years ago. In a short space of time, they finally reached their home and Seirei carried Tersias indoors, gently laying her down on their bed. He was used to her weak lungs, and knew that gradually it would subside, but she looked shattered. As she lay there, he limped over to a cupboard and brought out the bandages. Then, he sat down beside her, carefully removing her tempory fix, washing the wound, then wrapped the bandage round her paw. The bleeding was subsiding but he thought the wrapping would lessen the pain a little for her.
His mind was full of confusion and stray thoughts rushing around all at once. His body had been on the move non stop since the accident that only occured two days ago; he barely had any energy left, relying on adrenaline to make it back in one piece. What a mess he was in. Not only had he severely been injured by foolishly confronting Seema, but he went out when he was not mentally or physicaly ready, and harmed both himself and his mate in one go. But, surely risks must be made to protect your family? He always tried so hard to keep his family safe, and it always ended with the reverse.
His head still felt woozy after having no sleep but he had to stay awake for Tersias' sake. A memory suddenly flashed across his mind, and he remembered that the pups were still down in the safe place. He brought them out and placed them all in his wing, as he curled up beside Tersias, finally closing his eyes, the pain triumphing.
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Post by Kiba Kurokage on Sept 18, 2009 19:02:37 GMT -1
Shiro watched Seirei land, and with a sigh of releif she flashed back to her home. She would have to wait until later to tell Tersias what had happened, 'though maybe I should wait a bit', She thought thinking of how Tersias might react so soon. So she took her place at the top of the stairs to Kiba's cell and fell asleep to the growls coming from below, as she did every night now.
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Post by Tersias Tara-Hisakata on Sept 18, 2009 19:24:02 GMT -1
Tersias' breathing settled down gradually to the usual soft hum as she drifted off to sleep, feeling seirei's warmth beside her. Maybe he still loved her after all.... she could only hope he did, for he was all she had and she loved him more than life itself. [END OF DAY] The next day, Tersias woke feeling refreshed. On sitting up she realised her paw was bandaged neatly. She smiled a little, it must have been Seirei. The thought of it warmed her heart. She could not deny she was still hurt by the incident with Shiro, but she knew that she wasn't really capable of staying mad at Seirei; she just didn't have it in her. She watched him sleeping, the cubs in his wing, and beamed with happiness. She truly was blessed.
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Post by Seirei Hisakata on Sept 18, 2009 20:00:04 GMT -1
Seirei woke groggily from sleeping heavily all night. The sun was glowing through the skylight brightly, it must almost be midday. He yawned widely then looked down at the sleeping fluff balls in his wing. His heart melted whenever he saw them, but even more so when he looked into the face of his true love. Her eyes twinkling with happiness, a complete contrast to the previous night.
"I guess my stars were right..." he spoke softly, stroking the side of her face with his wing "...we are meant to be..."
He leant his head back on a pillow, not moving his body, which felt as if he had crashed through a whole forest of trees sideways. He was bruised all over, not from injury but from pushing his body past its limits.
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Post by Tersias Tara-Hisakata on Sept 18, 2009 20:05:39 GMT -1
She smiled warmly at this, blushing a little. "You and your bloomin' stars" she chuckled softly, "You're such a sweetie" she murmured, licking his nose. "But you're also in a bit of a state" she laughed, referring to his various injuries and bruises "You'll kill yourself at this rate honey, take it easy today, ok?" she smiled, getting up "Do you need anything to drink?" she asked, as she drank some cool water, the freshness trickling down her throat soothingly. "You've been pushing yourself so hard, seirei, please just slow down?" she smiled, "You've gotta remember you took a nasty wound two days ago, these things take a while to heal."
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Post by Seirei Hisakata on Sept 18, 2009 20:13:00 GMT -1
Seirei grinned a little, "Well they are a part of me, like everything in this world. And yes please." Seirei chuckled, "I guess I should, but where would be the adventure?" He watched Tersias bustling around as she filled a bowl with water. Seirei sighed when he recognised that she was in motherly Tersias mode. "You're not going to let me move a muscle are you?"
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