They had gone through hell for a future that wasn't guaranteed. Then dumped back into the world with a heavy injury to show for it. Jökull remained bedridden for days now, stuck within the walls of a massive stone castle. There Valkyrie helped to care for him, bringing food and tending to his every need as best she could. He could feel how every bone ached and throbbed, the cracks from all the heavy breakage screaming at him constantly. It was enough to deprive him of any decent sleep for many nights.

Tired and grumpy, he would give anything to go back home and forget any of this ever happened. On the bright side, quite literally, the world had been reborn. Sunshine spread throughout the land, banishing any clouds and darkness that threatened to take it over once more. Grasses and flowers bloomed over the vast open lands. Forests sprang back to life in their full glory. All of the wildlife was back in full force, seemingly taunting the predator while he was still useless and frail. God damnit all! This wasn't fair! Jökull tried his best to get a little more comfortable within his enclosed home, stone surrounding him like a prison. Please get here soon, Valkyrie.


Valkyrie

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Jökull

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Valkyrie Gabrielle DeGrave

The winter winds and snows had slipped away to revel a sun that felt like it had been hidden for eons. This morning the Valkyrie sat on one of the nearby balconies to gaze across the horizon as the sun rose. It brought vibrant purples and pinks, oranges and reds, an array of hues that burned fiercely across the skies.

Flicking a single ear the woman smiled a little, feeling those onyx lips twitch gently at the corners as she sighed. The beasts had been slain, the sun was whole again, the wolf of Mythris had calmed. Mythris was whole again.

As she reminisced the large brute of a woman heard stirring behind her and rose instantly, no hesitation in her step as she trotted to the side of her lover. Pressing a nose gently into his neck she breathes in his scent, a long inhale and a soft hot exhale against his fur, his skin, to remind herself why she had done this. Val's eyes slipped closed as she smiled and pulled back a little to look upon her injured mate.

My love... Can I do anything...? She asked softly, gently sinking to her knees beside the male to grow closer to him as she awaited anything request he might have for her. She would die for him, as was shown in the doors, and she would do anything again to ensure his life and the future for them and their possible litter that might come one day. Opening her eyes she smiled weakly, trying to push past the woe and concern for her Jökull.

Ever the dutiful wife, Valkyrie was instantly at his side the moment the brute stirred. Though still filled with immense pain, Jökull did his best to be brave and strong for her. Looking and sounding weak were things that he had tried so hard to stay away from. Yet it always seemed to find him no matter what path he took. Just wish this leg was better. I want to get us home, back to Dawnbreak.

There was a lot of exhaustion and frustration in his voice. A look of almost shame in his eyes that didn't want to go away. On the plus side, this world has gone back to normal. I'm also just glad that you are alright. The dark faced man did his best to reach her, to press his nose into her as best he could. What he wouldn't give to show her how much she meant to him right now.

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Jökull

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Valkyrie Gabrielle DeGrave

He tried to be brave and strong, but she could see the pain laced behind his features. She knew him too well. Blinking Valkyrie listened to his words filled with frustration and the exhaustion of life, the battle, and the healing. She agreed, they needed to get back to Dawnbreak, back home, but yes. It was a plus things were normal... He was glad she was alright...

Smiling as he attempted to press his nose to her she bent to meet him and pressed his nose back into his cheek, a small sigh of warm breath came as she breathed in his scent and smiled. I am alright... I just wish the gods were able to say the same for you my love... Rest, heal, we will make it back when we can. They will understand I'm sure... Val reassured the man with a smile.

With citrine eyes filled with hope and love she pulled away slightly and shifted her eyes towards the world. I am so thankful that Mythris is healed, that we one day can bring a litter into a world that is whole... Beautiful and back to the way it was when we arrived, the worlds broken bones have been healed. She woofed softly, a smile gracing her scarred muzzle as she laid down near her mate. N​ó​ttin and Dalmatia were married... Should we consider such a thing before a litter? Val giggled, waggling her head a little at the prospect of such a thing.

She had never thought of marriage before, but with the end of the world come and gone it was a new and exciting prospect. Something fresh and formal. Not now, but in the future. She hoped the light hearted speak of events and celebrations might lighten the males mood a bit, she smiled wider and laid her head on Jökull's paws with a smile as she shifted her optics up to gaze into the males mismatched gaze.

Every touch Valkyrie gave him sent a rush of excitement and warmth down his spine. The feeling of her nose against him was comforting and reassuring. But despite her kind words and promises, he still couldn't help the feeling of worry and doubt in his mind. Dawnbreak surely needed them, helping out with pack duties and keeping each other safe. As a warrior, it was hard for him to just sit still and not do anything. Damn this broken leg!

Jökull watched her as she looked back to the sky, admiring the beauty that Spring had brought back to Mythris. He wished that he could stand there with her, enjoying her company to the fullest with the warmth of a new day upon them both. She then came back and layed with him once more, talking of something else that caught him by surprise.

I believe they were at least preparing for a wedding. I'm not sure if they are officially wed yet. Is this something that you also want? I know that we are already mates, but if you would like a service, I'm not opposed. The mention of pups made his cheeks burn just slightly. Jökull had always wanted to be a father, though wondered if he would be any good at it. Valkyrie on the other hand, would make an excellent mother.

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Jökull

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Valkyrie Gabrielle DeGrave

Oh... My mistake... Val blushed in embarrassment, I thought I had missed the service... Thankfully I haven't, I wanted to make Dalmatia a bouquet... Se smiled, waving her tail slowly against the stone ground beneath their forms. I do not feel it is needed, where I come from, mates are good enough, I was just not sure how you felt about such a thing... All those eyes on me, She shuddered with a smile and a low chuckle, The last time I had eyes on me like that I was an alpha lifetimes ago... She shook her head, her scars shimmering blue and white as a shadow rolled through with a light cloud over the sun. I will leave the decision to you my love, I love you all the same either way, The warrior sighed, leaning her head gently on Jökull's shoulder.

She could feel the warmth of his body seeping into hers as a breeze rolled through one of the castle windows. I want you, and all of you, and that will be enough for eternity. If I have your word you are mine, that is enough... A gentle loving smile came over her lips and she flicked her singular ear against his fur.

The brute of a woman was blessed by the gods to have her Jökull. To be able to call this strong, handsome, loving, warrior her mate. Oh and how they found each other! It was certainly by the grace of the gods, they just, happened across one another and lo and behold they were inseparable from that point on. ek ann þér minn kappi (I love you my warrior) She whispered softly into the ear closest to her lips, lifting her head to gently lick the tip with a closed eye smile.

The prospect of a wedding was not entirely lost on him. If it would make her happy, then it was something that he would greatly consider.

Once we are home and things have quieted down, we can talk more of it. Jökull smiled just a little, leaning as much as he could into her own touch. But there is certainly no denying how beautiful you would look covered in flowers, standing before me at the altar. Waiting to say, I do. Not that you aren't already glorious, my moonlight.

Another gentle kiss to her crown. Light eyes watched her fully lean into him, closing behind dark lids as he took in her soft presence. A lick, small and kind, came to his ear. Soft words of love and appreciation coming from her strong voice. I love you too, my darling. Forever and always.

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Jökull

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Valkyrie Gabrielle DeGrave

He laid a layer of tender verbal kisses to her audit, Valkyrie blushed bright red under pale fur, so crimson she was sure Jökull could see. She giggled and leaned into him a little more, though gently so as not to jostle him, her mate was so wonderful with his words, they were so beautifully crafted and meant only for her that it made her heart flutter. He placed another kiss to her crown and she bent to meet his touch, I love you too, my darling. Forever and always. He assured her with a strong and firm voice, her eyes slipped closed. Forever and always my love... She whispered back. The fallen queen sighed, her eyes sliding open slowly to meet his own once more, she blinked as she stared longingly into his bright burning optics, her body yearning to be closer, to melt into him, but also knowing now was not the time for such things.

Their deep, body melting cuddles would come later when he was healed. Perhaps they could take long walks in the flower fields near Dawnbreak, go swimming in the cool waters and play with the packs pups that spring would bring.

Jökull felt lucky to have a woman such as her by his side. A deep heavy sigh of contentment left his lips as she leaned into him, just enough to share in his space and rest her tired body. Her eyes remained on his for a moment, those dazzling shades of gold staring up at him with utmost admiration. He didn't know what he had done to deserve her, but he was grateful none the less.

Hopefully we can find someone to help with my leg, then we can get home. There is so much I want to do with you, for you. Another small wince as more faint pain came up his leg. Then it subsided just as quickly, so Jökull did his best to hide the pain from her. Better that then worry her further. But it did scare him, the feeling of helplessness and immobility. When was it going to end?