Didn't I, My Dear? [White Shadow]

[Lupen]

His large paws brushed against the earth, nails digging deep into the dirt of that which grew all the lively grass. A dark, wet nose sniffed the air carefully and calmly until ice blue eyes flashed open, taking in the scene of the lake before him. He stepped forward carefully, awaiting his beloved with a patient demeanor. Lupen dipped his nose into the lake water, quietly drinking until he dipped further and rolled over into the water. Feeling refreshed and at peace with the earth around him, he stood up and shook himself out.

She had eyes made out of the finest gold that glowed with the power and grace of the most perfect sunset. Her fur moved with elegance, colored the whitest of whites. He had never seen a white that pure... more pure than the freshest fall of snow. Just the way she moved reflected her great beauty, and though he could respect another fellow wolf, no other was quite as beauteous as she. Her name was White Shadow- and she was his mate. Forever. That was the way of their kind- to imprint upon their mate for life... and he had eyes for no other.

Granted, they had a lovely balance of leadership and respect. Wolves spent more time being logical and in touch with themselves and that around them, and this gave them less time to get upset over small, unimportant things or cause fights among themselves.

He shook off again and sat regally down, gazing upon the horizon... and though he was patient... he could hardly contain the excitement to see his beloved again.

[White Shadow]

It had been too long stuck in this fearsome dome where nothing was familiar anymore. She missed everything about the ways things used to be--their old life and their old pack. Nothing here was constant with all the fighting and feuding of seemingly everyone around she was always on edge. But now, now was a time to relax. Despite everything around constantly changing there was one thing in this world she knew she could count on--Lupen. Her rock. He was all that was on her mind as she ran smooth and swift through the trees toward the lake where they often met. Her eyes fixated on the path ahead and nothing could get in her way now.

A she neared the lake, White Shadow slowed her pace and penetrated the ring of brush around the lake shore at a calm walk. She moved lightly past her love, quietly taking in his posture. They were truly regal, the pair of them. They had commanded one of the finest packs for years upon years together and that air of dignity and leadership does not go away quickly. Shadow dipped her nose in the water and took some time to let the water run through her throat and cool her down before turning and moving back toward Lupen. A few short strides and she was sitting next to him, at his right, looking off to the horizon as he did. She took a moment to let the calmness of the surroundings to seep into her before gently letting her head rest against his neck and shoulder lovingly. Her eyes drifted shut as she let out a sigh of relief and happiness. All was well with the world, they were once against matched.

"I missed you." Shadow said lightly opening her eyes and tilting her head to look at Lupen while still resting it against his side. Her tail flipped over on top of his and she couldn't think of a better moment than this. No matter where they ended up, ass long as it was together, everything would be just fine.