Friendship Lasts (Nova)

[~Sky~]

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[atrb=background,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/shypunkchick101/Sky4Mid.png] [scrolly:h(192),w(194), sy] The warm rays of the Sun shone down on Nature. It was a lovely summer day; the birds were chirping and there was a cool breeze about. The colourful flowers grew around the creek and bees were buzzing about merrily. Sky was dozing by the crystal clear creek. He was very tired after that day's hunt and decided to take a nap. He had caught four jackalopes and was proud. Well, not to mention he had been feeling a bit sick for the past few days. Just then, a soft splashing woke him. Thinking it was another pack member, he quickly got up and pretended to be drinking water. Looking up, he stopped and realised that it was a small fish trying to catch a fly. Sighing, he lay back down again and watched the fish splashing about and the fly trying to escape. Sometimes he wished his father was like that fly, escaping from the grasp of the wicked creature that killed him. He enjoyed his new life, but he really missed his father and their closeness back when he was just a pup. [/scrolly]

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[uvnova]

Mm hmmm. The sun seemed to burn into her thick pelt, and she murred with irritation. Why’d she have to join a pack that insisted on making camp in the middle of a meadow? She stalked forward, her head low and her violet gaze now focused on a lump of fur on the bank of the Riala River.

Nova froze when a head popped up from the end of the furball, and she lowered her body slowly to the ground. When the wolf lowered his head back to his paws Nova stood once again and stalked faster toward the other wolf like a serpent. When she got close, she lowered herself to the ground and crawled to the back end of the other wolf, hopefully undetected.

She reached out and nipped his spine; not softly but not to hard either. She jumped back into a standing position, the pelt along her spine bristling and her lips curled in a snarl, although her eyes showed no menace.

Hello there.

[~Sky~]

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[atrb=background,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/shypunkchick101/Sky4Mid.png] [scrolly:h(192),w(194), sy] Sky had closed his eyes again but his serenity did not last long for he heard a soft rustle and felt a sharp, surprising nip at his spine. His instincts took over and suddenly turned to face the "enemy" with a snarl. But he cooled back down after realising it was another one of his pack members. "Oh.. Hey. What was that for?" he said quietly. "You really gave me a fright, Nova. What's up? Sky swished his tail in a friendly manner and took a step closer to her, studying her body and features and trying to take a mental photograph of her. OOC: sorry it's quite short ^^; [/scrolly]

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[uvnova]

Nova smiled coldly when the wolf snarled at her, and was slightly disappointed when he cooled off so quickly. Her ears flattened and her violet gaze narrowed as he spoke friendly to her. Another trap…

That was the point. And nothing, just bored to death and sick of not being able to trust anyone.

Curses. One thing she didn’t like about the stupid ability to speak it as it is, she says things she doesn’t want to. She walked around the wolf to the bank of the river, and laid down to watch the sunlight glint off the water in sparkles. Her eyes saddened… oh how she wished she could trust at least someone so she didn’t have to hide constantly.

She felt tears start to well at the fact of her longing for companionship and to distract this other wolf she blew purple lightning across the water, in order to create a light show. The lightning sparks didn’t even make it half a millisecond on the water and once again she scolded herself for letting her emotions take over. She turned from the other lupus, faced her back towards him as she let the tears fall.

Nova took a moment to herself and regained her solid composure, which crumbled almost instantly when she turned back around to face Sky. She closed her eyes and bowed her head, praying to the goddess to give her strength. She lifted her head once again and pierced her ultraviolet ones into Sky’s own.

[~Sky~]

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[atrb=background,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/shypunkchick101/Sky4Mid.png] [scrolly:h(192),w(194), sy] "Not able to trust anyone?" Sky asked curiously. "But why? Aren't we all friends here?" He watched as she made her way to the edge of the water and blew a trail of purple lightning across it. Amazed at her talent, all he could say was, "Wow.. then trailed off. She turned away from him. Sky could not really make out what she was doing at that point, but she looked sad, and before he could ask her what was wrong, she turned back to face him and stared straight into his eyes. He was shocked at the deep, piercing colour of her eyes and could hardly speak. He stepped closer towards her and let out a sharp breath. "Nova? Are you alright?" [/scrolly]

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[uvnova]

No I’m not alright but I’m not about to tell what the hell is wrong with me.

Nova’s voice was cold and neutral, without any hint of emotion whatsoever. That was the only way she could stop her voice from shaking. Her piercing gaze glistened from held back tears. She could tell Sky was shocked, but didn’t respond to that. Instead, before things got any more out of hand for her, she turned and wanted to run. So she did just that.

The lupus turned and started off at a light trot, and glanced back to see if Sky was following. Strangely, she kindof hoped he would be. The world zipped by as she sped up her pace, and it was all too soon that she came up once again upon the Riala River and she didn’t have the sense to stop. She kept on going, and used her powerful hind legs to propel herself upwards, leaping the river with plenty of space to spare. In the air, she felt like she was flying and let out a howl midleap that send sparks erupting from her paws to the ground.

She landed, her paws making a loud thud as they hit the other bank. She spun around, watching the dirt cloud lift in her tracks. She breathed deeply, not heavily, even though she was tired as to not appear tired. She took one more deep breath before turning to go for a walk. She wanted Sky with her, because she had a sense she could turst him and they’d become good friends. She shrugged – maybe not.

[~Sky~]

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[atrb=background,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/shypunkchick101/Sky4Mid.png] [scrolly:h(192),w(194), sy] When Nova did reply, her words came out flat, with no sign of her emotion. Then, she turned and ran. Just ran. And in a few moments returned to the creek and made a powerful jump over it to the other side. "Wait!" Sky yelled after her. He took a few steps back into a crouching position and threw himself safely across the river after her. She was fast. Then she stopped, turned to face him and started walking. Sky thought it was strange, how from one moment, she was frightening him and trying to attack him, then she was being very quiet, then tried to run away from him. "Hey, you can tell me what's wrong, or it'll be bugging me and I won't be able to sleep without worrying about you." Sky said reasonably. He really cared for his pack mates and hated to see them down. He trotted in front of her and nuzzled her neck, lifting her head so he could meet her eyes. "I won't hurt you..." was all he could say before waiting for a response. [/scrolly]

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[uvnova]

Just so you know, I’m not running from you. I just needed a run. I’m not a wolf to sit still for very long.

Nova ultraviolet gaze was glistening with tears, and she avoided meeting Sky’s because of this. Her voice snapped out the first word, and the rest just flowed behind it. She stopped, watching the other lupus and sitting down. He walked in front of her and nuzzled her neck, and she tensed up uncomfortably. What was this? Was this affection?

Nova did not know, but she wasn’t feeling very safe in this situation. She almost glared at him when he lifted her gaze, but looking into his pale blue ones made her crumble inside. In his eyes, she saw genuine compassion for her and she just didn’t know what to do. His voice was soft in her ears and sounded like music in her ears.

The lightning lupus pulled away, avoiding his gaze once again. The waterworks had already started and her tears flowed freely down her cheeks. But the thought of him looking like that at other wolves made her cringe. It made her feel special but she wasn’t the only one and that slightly disappointed her. She lifted her misted eyes to Sky, but backed up a few feet for her comfort.

I-I know you w-wouldn’t hurt me b-but I just don’t know how to t-trust anyone. I never have… and I don’t know what to do. I’ve never been trusted I’ve never been given a chance I’ve never been anything to anyone and I just want to be something to someone I’ve spent my entire life alone and that’s why I joined the Alliance; the freedom of not being tied down yet working together and bonding with one another. Great Goddess I’ve never talked this much…

For the first time, she just let her words roll. She let it all out. She rambled on and wasted words. This wasn’t what Nova was usually like. She didn’t know what had gotten into her. Her voice was slightly unstable, and it quavered as she stuttered.

[~Sky~]

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[atrb=background,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/shypunkchick101/Sky4Mid.png] [scrolly:h(192),w(194), sy] "Nova... You can trust me," Sky said in his deep, smooth voice. She pulled away from him and she started crying. "Don't cry. You're making friends. I'm your friend." He walked around her slowly, taking in the pleasant sight before him. " You know you're actually kinda beautiful..." He had just blurted that out without meaning to, but indeed she was beautiful. "Uhh.. Sorry," he quickly covered up and stepped away from her. 'Great. Made a fool out of myself in front of a female... My life is over,' he thought then lay down beside Nova. [/scrolly]

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[uvnova]

Nova closed her mouth to shut up and stop her words from rambling uselessly. She locked her soft gaze onto Sky and just watched him. He was calm, and compassionate, and just an all-around great wolf. She sighed; how she just wished she could be like that.

She listened quietly to Sky speak, and was slightly startled when he called her beautiful. She wasn’t… was she? She couldn’t be; she scared everyone off. Unless she scared them off before they could even consider her that or something like that. She looked at him, clearly puzzled. She gave him a look that said what do you mean?

When the other lupus lay down beside her, she laid down next to him close enough for them to touch pelts. Her skin grew warm and if she could blush she would be. The lupus’s ultraviolet gaze was soft and hopeful as they looked into icy blue ones. She didn’t speak, for her eyes said everything that couldn’t be put into words. They spoke of hope, of sadness, of joy, of longing, of abandoned peace that she yearned for. And the need to feel loved, like she never was.

Maybe this was too much for Sky. Maybe it was too much for Nova. Whatever the reason was, the lightning lupus turned away and laid her head on her paws, shifting her weight so she leaned slightly against her first friend.

[~Sky~]

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[atrb=background,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/shypunkchick101/Sky4Mid.png] [scrolly:h(192),w(194), sy] Sky watched Nova out of the corner of his eye as she lay down beside him. She was, in fact, quite beautiful. "What made you not able to trust anyone? Was it something that happened to you? Or do you just not give anyone a chance to try to help you?" Sky cocked his head at her. He really wished she'd stop hesitating and just tell him what was wrong already. He could not bear to see anyone suffering. He looked into her deep eyes and saw a wave of emotion, all at once in her eyes. He couldn't tell what emotions they were, though, whether they were good or bad. Before he could study her further, she turned away yet again and leaned on him. Sky placed his head on her neck and listened to the soft, quick thump of her pulse. "Nova..." [/scrolly]

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[uvnova]

The thing is, Sky… I was never given a reason to trust anyone. My mother was never there; too busy seducing the other males and caring for the six dozen other pups she had. My father was never there; too busy commanding and training warriors to even care if I was his daughter. When my soft puppy blue eyes turned this piercing violet, I terrified all the other wolves into doing what I wanted. When I was old enough to take care of myself the alpha exiled me for fear I would take over and rule in tyranny. I’m not that cruel though. And because of that I was never given a reason to trust anybody for any reason. But now... There’s you. Why is it that I feel like I can trust you when I’ve never trusted anybody?

She didn’t want to move; with Sky’s head comfortably around her neck she was ready to sleep. But her conscious told her it wasn’t safe, while her subconscious told her she was perfectly secure. It was all a battle in her head. She turned her gaze back to Sky without her head moving very much because she was too comfortable to move.

For the first time, Nova’s tail thumped the ground contently. She didn’t know why, or how, or when where who did this to her, but she was somewhat happy at that moment. She didn’t want to move, or leave, or anything. When she did move, it was only to lay her head on the other lupus’s paws. His scent… his scent was soothing to her. Not that it couldn’t, but to her it shouldn’t.

It did anyway. Finally, a wolf she could trust without being judged or ignored or abused or scared off or anything. Someone she could be close to without fear of being pushed away.

[~Sky~]

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[atrb=background,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/shypunkchick101/Sky4Mid.png] [scrolly:h(192),w(189), sy] Sky listened intently to her brief story. "You were the only pup....?" And at the end, came the big question 'Why is it I feel like I can trust you when I've never trusted anybody?' That question came tumbling down on Sky; he felt somewhat relaxed, but at the same time it was crushing him. He felt such a big pang of sympathy towards her, and he didn't know how to answer her. When Nova laid her head on his paws, Sky felt calm and happy. His weariness faded away and everything seemed brighter and clearer to him. He loved this warm, fuzzy feeling. Wait. He'd never felt it before. Was it safe? Well, he suspected it was. Everything was just fine, and could not have gotten any better. He felt as though this was natural, something he had done everyday of his life and would do until his life ended. Sky licked Nova's ear and rested his head back on her neck, taking in her serenity. [/scrolly]

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[uvnova]

Comfort… warmth… peace…

Nova was finally how she should be. Comfortable with someone she could trust, and cuddling next to him like this was all natural. Of course, it wasn’t for Nova and she just didn’t know what was happening to her. What happened to her cold demeanor and her sharp words? Gone, like the feelings of emptiness she once had.

This was new; she had a bubbly feeling in her stomach. Was this good? Or was it going to betray her like the other wolves? No, this felt genuine and honest and true. Nothing to hide from him, nothing to hoard for herself. Something that was actually living. Is this love? Or merely infatuation? She didn’t know but she wasn’t about to fight herself on what it was only to lose it as quickly as it came.

A question egged at her mind. This question might ruin everything, or it might actually start a life for her. She looked up him softly, worry lacing her gaze as she spoke the single question.

Do you have a mate? Not that I want to be yours or anything like that heheh…

[~Sky~]

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[atrb=background,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v364/shypunkchick101/Sky4Mid.png] [scrolly:h(192),w(194), sy] "There, see.. You feel better now. You're less tense already." He continued licking her ear and moved to the top of her head. He made his way down the nape of her neck and nuzzled her gently. Sky stopped abruptly when Nova asked a question. The

[/b] question that he had subconsciously wanted to hear. His hopes rose but was disheartened when she finished her question by saying, 'Not that I want to be your's or anything like that...'

But he could always try. "No, I don't... But, uhh..." he hesitated. This was going to get him murdered or it could change his life. "I actually would like to be your's...." Sky closed his eyes and waited for his destiny.
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