Huyana: The World of the Water Wolves

Nah absolutely no worries, being in college myself, I totally understand what it feels like to be swamped and overloaded with school. I always pop on over here from time to time to see if there is a reply, I really am in no particular rush. For me it is cool to see that even though a lot of time goes by that we still have this go on. I love it.

I hope that your holidays went well, as usual for me they were a tad crazy but in all honesty I think everyone's is like that to some extent. I am glad to hear from you again, I've missed you!


Coal had been getting her fill of a morning drink when suddenly Kohana came walking in from the Alpha's den. He launched himself at the water with about as much grace as a walrus, big ripples coming off the water radially from his entry point and towards the place she stood at. The water lapped at her paws, barely reaching past the tips. A reluctantly bemused smile reached her face, shaking off a bit of the coldness that had been holding onto her features. The brute was certainly himself, that was for sure.

Not too much time went by and before the female could have a moment to mentally drift off Kohana's large dark blue frame came bursting out of nowhere, pulling himself up enough so that the two were inches from being nose to nose. She balked back, surprised by it.

"G- Good morning," she stammered. It had been a while since she had spoken really and the first time she tried her voice had cracked. She listening to the rest of his words. A hunt huh? Already she had been planning on going out and getting food, but perhaps together they could actually bring back something substantial. Kohana had always been a wolf without judgement to her, there always seemed to be an easiness about him. It felt okay to let your guard down a bit. Coal thought about it more for a second, all those thoughts running through her head. "Yes, okay." She finally agreed, head nodding.

Shaking her pelt out the fae walked backwards, allowing the brute room to leave the water. Her tail swished a few times, eyes looking around hastily. She sniffed the air lightly, already pre-scenting for any sort of potential prey to go after. No such luck however, the only thing the wind carrying being the crisp forest air and some pollen.

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Kyo must have not been either a) been getting very far as Taima found him rather quickly, or b) very quiet... as Taima found him rather quickly. Before he knew it a familiar brush on his shoulders told him that his mate had got to him, small directions on where he should actually go.

"Dangit." He replied hastily, tail flopping itself downward in dejection. He had been hoping that he would not be caught and could come back after his drink, letting her rest. Yet with such an insightful mate such as Tai, he should have really been expecting nothing less. It was darn near impossible to get anything past her. "No, no I am fine," he soothed, turning his head towards her. "I was just trying to get myself a drink." He blinked twice, her shape still fuzzy, but with more color than had previously been had. He walked alongside her as she led, explaining himself a bit more.

"It is still just my eyes. To be honest I would have thought that it would have been better than this by now, but at the same point I have never had a meditation or practice with that such detail before so I guess it could be warranted." Even though he could not clearly see he could sense that worry was etched over her face. "Already I can see improvements though so I am not worried that I will be long-set impaired. It should come back rather rapidly from here I'd assume."

Thanks to her guiding, Kyo ended up in front of some water. He bent down quickly, black and pink tongue dragging in the cool liquid into his body rapidly. His pelt flushed a very light shade of green, hardly enough to be noticeable.

Geez, 3 years?? Wow!

Coal watched as the Alpha left the water, expelling it all instantly from his fur. It left a small smile on her face as some of it pelted her, one drop splashing on her nose. She wriggled it off and sneezed, tail flagging inadvertently as she did so. She stepped forwards and followed him, the brute taking lead.

The female did not know how he managed it. Kohana still seemed to be the ever-chipper wolf, even with the disappearance of his mate and the pups some time ago. While she of course never wished for anything like that to have had to happen to him, Coal commended the brute on his ability to stay his same self. He was a good wolf and just leader, and she respected him for it. However, the fae still couldn't justify herself to be the same way. She had been too meek and timid before, allowing herself to be too open, dependent. Well, now those gates were closed. Spending as much time as she did in the vacant pack den had allowed her to think a lot, mind naturally scanning to pick apart every last little detail of herself. Kyo and Taima had each other, and even though Kohana had lost so much, he still had a sister. Coal on the other paw was well.. simply Coal. Naturally she had gravitated herself to the only other being that had been around.

The female jumped over a fallen log, it pulling herself out of her thoughts a bit. The soft earth muffled the sound of her landing completely as she came down. A bird chirped overhead, making her ears flick.

Still she hadn't scented anything and it seemed neither had the brute. They moved continually forward, moving towards the typical hunting grounds as it looked like. During the entire time she fell quiet, not sure of really anything to say.

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Again despite his lack of full vision Kyo could "see" that Taima was on edge about his sight. To be honest he really wasn't sure of what much else to say, really all he could do was wait. He did not worry half as much as she did and he was the one with the ailment. After all, this had always happened to some extent after he meditated, and even though it had never lasted this long as he said he had never gone so deep in it before so it'd make sense right?

Besides, it already had gotten better somewhat.

He laid down with his mate, listening to her words. They seemed laced with worry, telling him to take it easy and heal. "Tai- really. I'm alright." His paw reached out and went over one of hers as a way to console her. "Besides, even if I was stuck like I am now I would learn how to work with it. Partial sight is better than none."

It may not have been the best thing to say, but he didn't know what else to do as he also didn't have any answers. His black nose stuck out, straining to see the outline of her face. Upon locating it he reached out, licking the soft space between her own eyes.

"A rest day does sound nice though."

Coal's shoulders shrugged as Kohana hefted himself over the fallen log. She wasn't as used to mutual conversation, but she knew his words were nothing but well intended so still she tried to keep good note. "One would only think." She replied with a nod.

All around them it seemed that the world was as quiet as nature came. Hardly even a breeze blew by to carry any hope of a scent and really the only sounds to be heard at all were the duo's own snapping of twigs and brush as they sauntered their way farther from their home. Many days Coal would do small excursions like this, just by herself, just to simply get out and do something with herself. However as they walked it seemed that direction of which they walked shifted, instead turning towards the western side and away from the hunting grounds. It was like a small light lite up inside the fae and in a quick instant her whole body had perked up. This was a new direction for her and that in of itself was enough to peak good interest within her.

Still they walked on, the scenery around them ominously quiet. They passed a huge willow tree as they moved, the outstretched roots shaded by the drooping boughs and leaves from its branches. It looked like a lovely place to sit and rest and had she been alone, she would have done just that. However with still a light goal and awareness that the Alpha was still right there with her she continued, passing the beautiful tree. Some other day perhaps.

Taking a few more paces the dark fae opened her mouth to start some light bit of conversation. However just as she was just about to say something a loud foreign snap off to their right forced her maw closed with a small 'clop.' Instantly Coal ducked herself down, looking at Kohana to see if he'd do the same. "Prey?" She breathed questioningly, hardly the air around her grabbing at the soft note of her breath.

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It was quiet for some time where the two Shaman resided, both laying down and sitting by the water. Kyo had done his best to try to console his mate the best he could about his blurry vision, but it seemed to be that with every consolation he couldn't come up with anything that was enough to put poor Taima's mind at ease. So instead he let the conversation drop in hopes that she would not work herself into worrying worse.

Flopping over to his side, Kyo pushed with his legs until he was flat on his back with his belly to the air. His pelt was a lightened mix of both light blue and green, the residual blue from his aftereffect of the meditation and green from the current companionship of his mate. His tongue lolled out, the black and pink dotted appendage rolling lazily over the side of his nose and cheek.

"You know, I cannot remember a day that you and I have had off in rather long time, can you?"

His voice was cordial and sweet, despite it all it was obvious that he was rather enjoying his time being able to relax. It was not often that the Shaman did so since Tai always seemed to have a need to have something new accomplished. It was of no fault to her though of course and Kyo did like that she was so driven and well accomplished at her practice. .... So accomplished in fact that she had received that apparent relic. As soon as he got his full vision back he hoped to be able to see it as soon as possible.

Kyo's leg lifted itself twisting awkwardly to scratch an itch on his shoulder. He blinked a few times in the sun, trying to focus on an 'upside down' tree. While colors were still tremendously muted it did seem to be that at least the outlines of things were starting to get stronger - and from a farther distance too. He'd certainly take it.

"My love if it makes you feel any better I can already see the better gist that tree over there."

If anything the brute just wanted his sight to return faster so that his mate no longer needed to worry.