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 Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:44 pm
Bruin slept the night peacefully, no dreams of fighting with his other siblings, or mass chaos bothering him. He blinked in the warm rays of the spring morning, and turned to look at the masked female that was sleeping beside him. Despite the way they had come to be in each other's company, he was finding that he was very well and thoroughly enjoying it.
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:05 pm
Ante had a bizarre dream, the first she'd had in a long time. If it had been anyone else dreaming it, it probably would've been a nightmare. But she was warm, and even the bizarre but real-feeling dream couldn't bother her. When she awoke, she discovered that she'd been nuzzling Bruin in her sleep. The mare blushed and was grateful that her mask hid at least most of it from view. "... Good... Good morning."
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:10 pm
"Goodmorning, Ante." Bruin replied with his sleep husky voice as he gave her a soft nuzzle. "How did you sleep?"
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:28 pm
His husky voice made Ante shiver pleasantly and she happily nuzzled him back. "I slept well, thank you." Because of Bruin, mostly. He made her warm and safe... "I had a strange dream, though..."
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:35 pm
Bruin tilted his head. "What was it?" He inquired.
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:52 pm
Ante thought back to it. "There were two stallions laughing as they danced around in a field of fire... One of them had burning eyes and... some sort of spiky saddle and a chain bridle. The other had four eyes and wings that had skulls on the joint..." She paused, her own head tilted. "But I've never seen either of them before... usually when I have these dreams they're Azrien I've seen before."
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:08 pm
Bruin tilted his head. "burning eyes and a spiky saddle? My father has coal eyes and a spiky saddle..." he was quiet a moment... Why would Ante had a dream about his grandfather. "You don't knjow who the four eyed one was?"
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:21 pm
Ante shook her head. "No. I've never seen him before. By his appearance, he appeared to be a demon Azrien. He had green horns, his wings were green and batlike, and his eyes had a sinister gaze..." Even now she was a little surprised the dream didn't bother her more. "In a slightly twisted way, they appeared to be enjoying themselves."
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:34 pm
Bruin grimaced. "My grandfather enjoying himself with another demon is never a good thing..." He growled out, standing up and shaking the sleep off his limbs.
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:46 pm
Ante blinked behind her mask. She hadn't seen Bruin get upset before. "Grandfather?" So that was his grandfather she saw? Well, he had said his father had coal eyes and a spiky saddle... it would make sense that his grandfather would have burning eyes and a spiky saddle. Slowly she got to her own feet. She couldn't help feeling uneasy. Everything had been so blissfully wonderful and she'd ruined it with her dream. "I'm sure it was nothing... just a strange dream." That probably wouldn't fix the damage she'd done to the mood, though...
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:49 pm
(( AIM Log ))
Bruin shook his head, seein the worry in her eyes. "It's fine. If he's planning something with me i promise that you'll be safe."
Ante looked away, still a little uncomfortable--especially with how the stallion seemed to read the emotions hidden behind her mask. Or maybe he just brought them to the surface. And despite his reassurance... "... It's not ok." She stepped closer and rested her head across his back, not wanting to face his eyes but wanting to be closer to him. "You're thinking about him and now you're tense." And though she wouldn't say it aloud, her safety meant little if he wasn't there.
Bruin nuzzled her. "I've trained against my grandfather an sister since I was young. I will not be hurt by him." He said softly.
For once, Ante was grateful that she didn't have a tail. Bruin's touch would've had it wagging like a dog's tail in a heartbeat. Oh how she wished she could fully express her affection; but her mask made such things difficult; she could barely manage nuzzling with the metal thing in the way. Maybe this was why she had so much trouble with romance in her life... "Bruin... can I... can I stay with you?" Ante's emotional barriers screamed in indignation. Where had that come from? She couldn't say that aloud! She was acting so... so vulnerable! Pathetic!
"... Nevermind. It's a silly request..." That was better. She couldn't ask that of him. He didn't need an obsessive mare like her around.
Bruin didn't miss a beat. "I don't plan on letting you go, ante..." He said softly, watching her cautiously.
Ante swore her heart stopped at his words. What... what was this? "You... don't?" He didn't like her, did he? He was probably referring to their bet... he wouldn't leave until he'd paid his debt. That was probable...
Bruin nodded. "I like you, ante. You're the first I've even wanted to stay around, bet or not..."
Ante's thoughts froze. He liked her. This... was this really happening? This wasn't another of her crazy dreams? If it was, she hoped it never ended... A tear rolled down her cheek, hidden by her helmet until it had almost reached her chin. She let out a shaky breath before trying to speak. "I... I-I don't know what to say... I'm really happy, but..." A weak laugh escaped her lips as salty streams flowed down each side of her face. "I can't stop crying."
Bruin nuzzled her tears. "Stop crying..." He said softly
Ante nuzzled him back, her tears slowing but not stopping. She couldn't help it. Being alone, being rejected for all of this time and finally able to find someone who cared about her as well... "I'm so happy," she whispered. Her heart felt ready to burst. She pulled back slightly, a smile playing on her lips--the only part of her tear-streaked face that was almost completely visible. "I love you," she said softly as the tears finally came to a full halt. Ante was so happy...
Bruin murred under his breath and nuzzled close to him. "I love you too
Ante shivered happily as she nestled up by his side. Her joy made her a bit playful and she nipped at his mane as she spoke. "I guess this is an even better reason to go through with this bet," she teased.
Bruin chuckled. "Oh I would stick around, without this bet."
Ante smiled at his chuckle. Well, the mood was back. Actually, it was even better. "Glad to hear it, because I definitely want to bear your children." She lightly bumped Bruin's side with her hip. "And I want to be with you forever," she added softly.
Bruin grinned. "Forever is a long time. But I promise to keep you safe for as long as you decide to stay."
"Safe and warm," Ante corrected with a smile as she sidled up alongside him. "And I've decided to stay with you for time and all eternity."
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