[PRP] All Will Be Well

[Lirilei]

"That is too bad, and yet I'm sure he found other ways to see your beauty." well she knew those with impaired senses did compensate for others. So, his sense of hearing, his smell, any number of things could have clued him in.

"That's my name yes I..." she paused a moment. Had she heard her right? No  she must have misheard. "I'll show you to where you rested last night. Follow me."

@Blinded By Silence

[Blinded By Silence]

[imgleft]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/image ... linded.gif[/imgleft]She blinked at the doe with a tired look, "No. I already told you, I am not going back. I want to be put to rest, to be with him." Despite her age and her weakened state, the colorful doe drew herself up tall. She was not going to budge on this. Her mind was set.

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[Lirilei]

That made her pause a moment and she looked at the other doe with a long look. "You....but..." her brows came together in confusion. Guardian didn't know what to say, or to do. She'd never been asked by another kin to help them die. Not even those dying had asked her to help speed it along. This was very, very new and she was caught off guard. Maybe, just maybe she could convince the doe to rest, and she would change her mind? Though, currently she looked very, very determined so it was hard to tell how successful she would be.

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[Blinded By Silence]

[imgleft]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/image ... linded.gif[/imgleft]Mirage watched as this doe stuttered and stammered and sighed in frustration, "Do you mean to tell me that I traveled all this way, and you don't know how to do it?" Her eyes narrowed, "Or is it that you won't? Some help you are." She paused, waiting. A younger self would have rolled her eyes and stormed off, declaring she'd simply do it herself but that fear, the horrifying idea of dying alone in the woods, never to be found. The white doe shook her head and said in a softer tone, "I know how to do it, just bring me the things I need. Will you do that?"

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[Lirilei]

She knew in theory how to do what was being asked. After all she knew what mushrooms and other things could make a kin very sick, or worse. There was plenty of things she could use, though she didn't know specific amounts. That was a little beyond her knowledge. Especially now with the healers. They knew how to do such things she was sure.

She wanted to ask why, but she'd been told why. She didn't want to be away from him. She understood once she stopped being stunned by the request. If she lost Pestilence it was likely she'd feel the same way, and it left her to wonder if he'd felt that way when she'd returned maimed and so near death herself. If he'd wanted to follow her to the other world, or if he would have had their children not been so young. In time, it was a question she would have to ask him.

For now though...she breathed a deep sigh, studying her a moment and there, finally a low, difficult "Alright. I'll go to the healers and get what's needed." it was so hard to agree, but she sensed if she didn't she'd find means to do it anyhow. At least this way, she wouldn't be alone. "Let me take you back to him...and you wait there for me. Is that acceptable?" she didn't want this happening at the bathing pool.

@Blinded By Silence

[Blinded By Silence]

[imgleft]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/image ... linded.gif[/imgleft]Her eyes narrowed for a moment. She had expected Guardian to fight her over this. She was suspicious of how easy this had been, was she going to find someone stronger to back her up? No, no. This doe didn't seem the type to lie. And so, Mirage decided to trust her, and in this felt a wave of relief wash over her. "Yes," She said simply.

'Soon, my love.'

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[Lirilei]

"Come with me." her words were soft as she moved away and back to where the buck had been laid to rest, her thoughts jumbled. She wanted to try talking her out of this, but she didn't know the words to say. Finally though, as they got back to where they'd left not long before she turned to her, tears in her eyes.

"I understand...because I think I would feel the same if I lost Pestilence. He almost lost me once...and I wonder if this is how he felt." her voice trembled a little. "You are sure, this is what you want? You could stay here, with us...stay near him?" why yes, a last minute attempt to talk her out of such drastic measures, she had to try. "...though I'm sure I know your answer....and I don't want you to be on your own if I deny your request. No one should be alone at the end."

@Blinded By Silence

[Blinded By Silence]

[imgleft]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/image ... linded.gif[/imgleft]Mirage felt light, lighter than she had in a long time, as they walked back to the main tribal living area, to the healer's den where the key to true rest lay. Guardian spoke, and in her lightness, Mirage actually listened. She felt like she owed the doe at least what small attention she had left. "I only know what is right for me," She said simply. She knew others might fight for their life, gather their broken pieces and attempt to put themselves back together. But she had been doing that for so long. She was just so tired of breaking.

"I've carried him with me for so long, it's like it were my bones that you buried today." She shook her head, "No, I've done the right thing. Made the right choice, for once." And she was sure of that. The doe's words echoed within her, about being alone. She swallowed them and gave her the only thing she had left, "Thank you, Guardian."

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[Lirilei]

She listened, because that was all she could do in the moment for her. Until the next step came. She promised the doe she'd return as quickly as possible, and to wait there for her. It seemed the most logical place. To take her back to her mate.

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The sun had moved through the sky, and still Guardian had not returned home to Pestilence. She hadn't moved from where everything had happened. Guardian was lost in thought, tears in her eyes, and dripping to the ground, unaware of the passage of time but she knew, that he would find her eventually. When he realized she wasn't there.

No one else had come near this place, not now. Not yet. But he would come she knew.

@Blinded By Silence

[Blinded By Silence]

[imgleft]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/image ... uncert.png[/imgleft]There was that twinge of worry when Guardian did not return to their nest that evening. That worry was his own scar, from that time before, when she had left and returned, only just barely. Over time, it would heal. Maybe he wouldn't fear for her as much or as often. She was a strong doe, the strongest he'd ever met, and he knew that she could manage on her own, but... That twinge of silver scar tissue on his heart, he knew that it would never go away entirely.

It didn't take long to find her, thankfully. She was with the doe, of course, and from what he had been told, the nameless doe was adamant about staying close. Guardian was true to her duty, it was one of the things he loved most of her. From where he stood, it seemed as though the nameless one had fallen asleep, her head rested on the knees of his mate. How kind of her, he thought, to keep her company while she slept. He stepped closer and spoke in a low voice, in hopes of not waking her.

"You've done well today."

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[Lirilei]

He had come for her, as she knew he would. Her head had rested lightly on the does as she went to sleep for the last time, offering her all the comfort and love that she could. His voice though, it tore through her composure and there a soft "I don't even know her name. She wouldn't tell me, even near the end." which, was definitely conflicting with the fact Pestilence thought she merely was asleep.

He was close, and she pressed the side of her face against his side, breathing him in with a slow breath. "If it wasn't for where they'll both be laid to rest, side by side it could be seen as a dream, like she was a mirage.....but I hope she finally has her peace." she looked up at him, tears in her eyes. Now, wasn't the time to ask him. Later, in their nest when she could settle close, she'd ask those questions that had come up talking to the doe.

It took her a few moments to carefully ease the does head from her legs, laying it carefully on her mates burial mound as she picked herself up off the ground, and lightly wrapped her neck around his, drawing in a little comfort from him. "She...if I hadn't...all alone. I couldn't let her be all alone."

@Blinded By Silence

[Blinded By Silence]

[imgleft]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/image ... uncert.png[/imgleft]In the dark, he did not notice the stillness of the white doe, but as his mate spoke, the reality dawned on him at last. He was still for a moment, tumbling all of this over in his mind. Pestilence walked over to his mate as she spoke and pressed himself close to her, to offer comfort. He held her tightly, his heart aching for her. He knew that this had to have been difficult for her.

"You did the right thing," And he did believe that. It was not their place to decide what kin did with their lives. Their duty lied in making sure they were cared for. And she had done that.

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[Lirilei]

"I could understand her reasoning. Easily. Because I'm sure I would feel the same if I were in her hooves, and it was you that had just been laid to rest." it was easy to admit to really. She nuzzled his neck softly, gently.

"She's at peace now though. Her last words told me as much." so for that she was glad. Her tears dried after a few more moments, and there a soft "Let's take care of her together, Pestilence. Like the very first time we met. I know you remember..." her voice trailed off at the fond memory, looking down at the doe. She felt like they'd come full circle in a way.

@Blinded By Silence

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[Blinded By Silence]

[imgleft]http://matope.pixel-blueberry.com/image ... uncert.png[/imgleft]He gave her a gentle nuzzle and a small smile, "There are just some things not worth living without,"

He looked upon his mate, thinking back to their first encounter. They had grown so much, both of them, together. Pestilence held her tightly once more, pressing his forehead to hers and closed his green eyes. For just a moment, he stood there in his love for her and felt that he understood the feelings that doe had. He stepped back and nodded.

"Of course."

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