Word Count → 511 :: You can put any date on this that you want. Light is more or less freed up of time right now
Light needed her, her distance too far a cry for his howls for his desire to speak to someone who didn’t drive his mind into erratic thought. She was his calm and though they had not seen each other much she was in his thoughts, his dreams. There wasn’t anyone he could feel at ease with, the blind female a far cry from anyone he had ever met. He just wished the thought of her roused a more powerful desire but maybe that would come with time… with exploration. Finally the early morning was nearing its end as he reached her borders. He dare not cross just yet he would await her approval. The male stood in his bulky secui form and let out a deep howl of her name. He hoped she would be awake or be home his body tense from holding his strength on the outside for too long.
A young male had been in his home for some time now a sort of rescue of a friend and his brother. But the tension that had him drawn back and forth between feelings of disgust and longing ragging on his bones. He needed a distraction a word of advice anything the female had to offer the older male for even with his age he was on new territory with this young gun that taunted his affliction. He had already given in to another and his night with Gemma had not been as he had hoped even with the amount of pleasure she gave him. Still he could not see her that way and the act had broken his vow to be true to mates.
He was beyond stressed so he devised a plan for the day not just to give a chance to release his frustrations but to also give Hotaru a gift she hoped she would be able to use in the future. The gift of the hunt. Yes many would find it a ludicrous task to adhere to maybe even the girl herself. But he was determined and a teacher unlike any other. He saw her affliction as strength; one he had been practicing just for this day, to understand any obstacle she might face and though he didn’t feel complete with his own training he hoped it would be enough to give her a start on hers.
He listened patiently but from time to time his mind would wander a habit that had grown out of hand since arriving in the territory. His old mind so set on tradition but so willing to learn it was difficult to accept change and difference. If anything Hotaru seemed so sane compared to many he had met she was more than the barer of his willingly expressed secret but she was carefully becoming his rock. He let out a chuckle to himself a sort of realization that who would have thought someone such as him would see a blind female as his hope for sanity and safety. Light’s ears perked just then and his brown eyes searched forth.
Hotaru sat outside of her house on the boulder, an ornamental wooden dagger that was only half finished resting in her paws. It was to be a present for Light, if Hotaru ever saw him again. It had been so long since their last meeting and between her failed attempts at hunting and the building of Cercatori d'Arte's first boat she felt like there was not time to even attempt to find Light's pack. Hotaru knew which pack he belonged to, but she did not know where it was. The blind female was positive that one of the pack members could tell her but she didn't want to drag them away from their work for her selfish desires.
Sighing, she ran her carving knife half-heartedly over the wood. Her heart wasn't really into the piece at the moment. What she really wanted was something to distract her from her thoughts of Light. But Fawkes was busy snaking on a dead mouse a block over, so he wasn't around for her to talk to. Hotaru turned the dagger over, and tried to think about the designs she had planned for it. But her thoughts on the dagger were once again interrupted by Light. Hotaru's ears twitched and her heart pounded, she was hearing things. Could that really be Light calling for her? Hotaru wasn't going to chance it.
She tore into the house and deposited her staff, carving tools, and half finished dagger. Hotaru crouched down and took several moments to shift into her fastest form. Although the process was seamless and painless, it still took many minutes to complete. The grey wolf did not often shift and was still getting used to the process of changing forms. With her bulky secui form completed she dashed out of the door and ran promptly into a bush. Hotaru had completely forgotten the stupid thing was there. This time she howled for Fawkes who immediately responded to her call.
Together the two of them raced to the boarder. Fawkes flew above, his massive wings beating the air and easily keeping up with his master. He would call down to Hotaru with directions while she raced through the woods. Her massive paws flying with an amazing speed across the ground and her bulky form barreling through any obstacles that she happened to meet. Her eagerness to see Light was getting the better of her and for once, Hotaru actually acted her age. Hotaru and Fawkes had planned their next meeting with Light and she was eager to execute her devilish plan.
To her, the time it took for Hotaru to reach Light was far too long. Despite how she tore through the woods, she felt like her speed wasn't fast enough. As Hotaru traveled along the paths to the boarder she only thought of the male. FInally his familiar scent flooded her nose and soon the blind wolf was over the boarders where Light stood. Fawkes had flown ahead and landed on Lights back, calling out to Hotaru before flying off to the safety of the trees. Longing for the male had caused her to be a little to excited and Hotaru flew towards Light slowing down just enough to make sure that if they did collide, neither of them would get hurt. Of course that was her intent, to run and jump at the strong male she had come to know and love.
Light heard her moving quickly toward him long before fawks landed on his back. Good day friend. He greeted before the animal shrieked as a beacon for the blind female. Light smiled half-heartedly but grew more genuinely as Hotaru finally came in his sights. As the hawk left his back he rushed forward ready to greet the female. He slowed wondering if she was going to stop and as she had his snout lowered to lick her chin before he craned his neck around hers. He wished for his hands in that moment and desired to lift her up in a crushing hug as their chests met. Her body was warm from her exertion and he held the moment for as long as he could. Finally he pulled back just slightly but kept his muzzle near her stroking his cheek against hers. Hotaru dear, you look well. His deep voice not as livened as it had been in their last meeting. He didn’t know where to begin if at all so he decided to focus on her joys or worries for now. I hope I didn’t interrupt anything important. His tongue slipped through his teeth and ran along her jaw briefly before returning to its place. His actions always such a gesture to show he cared for her greatly but still his body would not follow. This drew his fear and troubles to the surface even more so and he stepped back just slightly settling his rump into the snow. He watched her face as he awaited her words, her vacant stare always so full of life to the aging hunter, her expressions so real and relaxed with him.
Her red tipped ears twitched as she heard Light's greeting and her heart pounded with excitement. The blind woman had really missed Light, and her enthusiasm at hearing his voice drove Hotaru to run even faster as her large form barreled through the forest and causing one unfortunate bush to snap under her massive weight. Hotaru, despite her excitement, slowed and soon they were locked together. His soft lick meeting her chin before their necks became entwined in a wolfish embrace. Hotaru's tail wagged furiously and licked the older male on the jaw. She was so happy to see him after they had been apart for such a long time. Hotaru buried her nose into his fur, taking in his scent before she nuzzled gently against his neck. All the while she was thinking how wonderful it would be if this male belonged to her, if she could claim him for her own.
Heat radiated off of the grey wolf's body and her heart pounded quickly. As Light stepped back Hotaru's jaw dropped and her tongue rolled out. She began to pant, trying to cool her body down after her invigorating run. She wasn't tired, just hot. Hotaru's tail swished back and forth and she had a toothy grin plastered into her face. She licked his face playfully and with a small chuckle Hotaru retorted "Well, I wish I could say the same thing about you." Her words were lighthearted and cheery, and she believed they were quite witty. Hotaru noted the change in his voice, it seemed downcast. Something was wrong and Hotaru couldn't help but wonder if it had something to do with her. Did he not like her anymore? Had he found a male that he like more than her? Or perhaps it was worse and something had happened in his life that was bad. Hotaru gave Light a questioning look, as if to ask "what's wrong?"
Light's question made her think of the decorative dagger that she had been working on and a sly smile briefly crossed her face. It was a look that meant she was up to something and wouldn't tell him what. Hotaru shivered with delight as the males tongue ran across her jaw, oh how she loved him. "Oh, nothing too important. The pack has been working on building a boat, but there is no work to be done today so we are fine. What about you? Have you been well?" Hotaru gently began to nip at his cheeks, the gesture friendly and playful. Her powerful jaw just barley touching and she was being as soft as possible with her two inch long incisors.
Word Count → 204 :: Sorry. I wanted this to be longer but I ran out of juice DX
A hearty chuckle filled him at her light hearted response to his compliment. He nuzzled her as he did already his heart feeling warm and eased. But still his voice gave way and he could see the recognition in her face but he chose to ignore it. In due time he thought and actually felt his gaze turn way even though he knew she could not see him. Then she continued and his relief felt almost like guilt, he should just express himself but his insecurity still holding him even when with her. And as she asked how he was he froze for a moment unsure what to say unsure just how to tell his terrible acts to a person who obviously adored him in such a manner. He set a smile upon his facing hoping it would change his tone just slight. Well enough my dear. He responded hoping it was the truth but unsure. Then he went to what he came here to do. I came here in the hopes to give you something. The hunter said in a manner that came out. His affectionate rubbing came to a halt for a moment. How would you like to learn how to hunt?
Something was wrong, Hotaru could feel it, literally. His body grew tense when she asked how he was doing. Light didn't answer her question and she felt the slight tilt of his head as he averted his eyes. His voice held a strange tone, as if there was something he wanted to say but couldn't. Even though he tried to reassure her there was still something about his voice that made her pause. What was he hiding from her. There was some hidden emotion buried beneath his fur and muscles. Was it anger? Sadness? Guilt? She wanted to know what was wrong, to fix his wounds and heal his heart. Hotaru cared about Light and it was difficult for her to simply drop the subject.
Unlike the blind wolf, Light was eager to move on, and she let him. The clever hunter managed to move the topic to something she had desired for so long. He was offering to teach her how to hunt. Hotaru had been working on the project herself for quite some time, and failed at each turn. Yet she knew this forest, and Light was an expert hunter. Hotaru's eyes glowed and her tail rose in excitement as it waved slowly back and forth. Really? You'll do this for me? Her words were breathless from anticipation. It was something she had desired for so long, and with Light's help Hotaru held hope for a successful trip.
Light chuckled softly as her face finally lit up as he had hoped it would. She was on to his game he knew it but the male just wasn’t ready he realized as moments passed. His heart may have been into the hopes in the beginning but seeing her face, her sweet face drove him to stop the pain from commencing. He would finally be able to work off his tension with his plan. First I must ask how well do you know your lands? You have Fawkes to guide you in so many cases but it would be wise to learn this method with as little assistance from your friend as a just in case. He looked to Fawkes. But you will be hunting with her when I am not around so please don’t take offence. He smiled to the hawk before looking to Hotaru again. The key is direction, knowing your land and being in control. He rounded to go to her side and gave her a slight bump with his shoulder. Drown out everything, listen to the life around you, feel it visualize it. A branch snapping how loud did it snap was it swift or slow. Crunches in the snow, where is it, how far? These are all things that should be in your mind and only these things. Focus, imagine, plan. His muzzle drew up to his ear his voice growing liquid like a thick molasses if his tone were an object. He couldn’t resist it, the thought of the hunt drew so much from him and the excitement hunting blind had brought him was like a thrill he had never knew existed. One he hoped Hotaru would feel with him today as he trained her, ran with her. Every sound bouncing or shifting and in time you will see in your mind, trees, rocks... His tongue snaked through his teeth just then lightly ran along the edge of her ear. Creatures.
Hunting, could she really pull it off? The blind wolf listened eagerly as Light described how she would hunt, the idea of listening to every small sound and learning how to interpret their meanings. This was a skill she had already acquired, although she was still far from mastering anything more than the basics. Hotaru could distinguish footsteps, tell if she was close or far away from the sound, and accurately locate its position. However, she could not pinpoint locations with the accuracy required to hunt, she could not tell if branches broke quickly or slowly. Such things were beyond the grey wolf and Hotaru was ready to give into despair.
The idea of going anywhere without Fawkes was terrible in her mind and only fed her anxiety. She went everywhere with Fawkes, and there were only two or three times in her memory that she had been without the bird. Otherwise, Fawkes was always by her side, his small presence was always felt and he watched over her like a guardian.
Even Fawkes was not happy with the idea. Hotaru could hear the branches creak as the red bird shifted nervously. After a minute of deliberation Fawkes agreed to the condition that Light set. Hotaru would be safe with him and even if Fawkes wasn't allowed to help Hotaru hunt, he would still stay close by. Fawkes unfolded his wings and with a great leap he flew above the forest canopy. The red-tailed hawk would circle in the air until the wolves were done hunting. He absolutely refused to go too far.
The feeling of Light's tongue when it lightly brushed against her ear, she shivered with delight. Hotaru was already in an excited state, not only was she next to the male she adored most but they would soon go hunting. Light's teasing gesture only increased her excitement and made her forget her anxiety. The rush of blood as it pumped adrenaline through her body was amazing and her unseeing eyes glittered with anticipation. "I know these woods. I have spent hours wandering through the forest in lupus form. I'm worried that I don't know them well enough, but I'm ready to give it a shot. After you, oh mighty hunter."
