White December

December had decided that she must be a masochist, for she was back again in these damned woods, looking for something, anything to relieve the emptiness in her. She had been here before, to help a little girl who so badly needed someone in this world, and it had ended so tragically. She had been looked upon as a monster, a beast that cared for no soul but her own. The betrayal that had masked the girls face had shattered the mare's heart into a million pieces. Her walls had come down, the gates had opened briefly to let someone in, to show that she meant nothing but kindness. Now, they were slammed shut, chains and lock bolting it closed and the key thrown away. Steel eyes were filled with defeat, and her steps were slow as she neared the clearing, attempting to tear her heart out again just for the hell of it now.

What she didn't expect was the boy she had met in the Rotunda some time ago, plodding through the branches and looking at something ahead of them. Aakesh had been his name? Yes. The brief memory of his kindness to her, and his soft smile briefly lifted the weight off of her, and let light shine through her soul once again. However, tt all went crashing down when the scent of blood filled her nostrils, and her heart began to thud against her ribcage, ears pricked and eyes red alert in search of the source. What she found was the boy approaching something brilliantly white, grasping onto something and with fur flattened from the harsh downpour. It was the glint of fangs and sight of blood that had her running, bolting forward and not even hearing Aakesh's introduction. She was ready to fight the beast, to protect the small child who was still so young, and it wasn't until she noticed the dwarfed size of the beast, and the unicorn beside him who seemed very fine with his presence did it click into her head. Not only that, but there was another mare in the vicinity, closing in on the unicorn, as if they had once been comrades.

He was fine. Nothing was wrong. The other two were safe, and she was fine; wasn't she? Attempting to stop her speeding pulse she took in a soft breath, snorting lightly and stepping back so she was no longer slightly in front of Aakesh, but at his side, looking the older mare up and down, then the younger one, before dipping her head curtly,"I misunderstood. I apologize." As soon as the mare Resplendence introduced herself, then inquired about Aakesh, the mare was looking at him with a stern expression, brow raised and nostrils flaring,"Yes Aakesh, what're you doing outside of your home. You're much too young to be meandering about alone." Without thinking her legs were moving towards him, attempting to bring her skin into contact with his, to offer shelter from the humid rain.

Only then did she remember her manners, did her senses return and her ivory head was lifting abruptly, looking to the other two with her large eyes. Resplendence was of the Edge, a place she only knew vaguely of because of Miykael, and the other was obviously here because she had nowhere else to go. The slightly familiar scent of the Edge that was upon the beauty reminded December of the healer suddenly, causing something to stir within her, and her heart to briefly flutter in her deep chest. Her face remained emotionless, staring at them both patiently, as she finally spoke aloud once again,"I am White December of the Hidden Falls, should you need shelter, we will surely provide it." If that didn't sound like a catchphrase she didn't know what would, and she mentally kicked herself for sounding so unintelligent.



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Tag: Nyx
OOC: Sorry for the awful post!}