Waterworks {Brock}

[reeddragon]

If there was one thing that set her new territory apart from everywhere else she had settled, it was the geysers. The sprays had thrown her off when she had first seen them, but even in the short time she had spent here, they had grown familiar and she even found herself enjoying the view whenever one erupted. She found herself visiting the basin often just to get a view of the gushing water and steam and to try and predict when the next eruption would be.

Today, she found herself in the basin for a completely different reason.

The young she-wolf sat near one of the hot springs and stared out across the water to the horizon. It was quiet here: the other wolves were likely in the Southern Thumb somewhere, and any prey had made itself scarce at the sight of her. That was fine with her, though. She was here to think, not hunt. The quiet was nice, but she would welcome company if it presented itself. Perhaps talking about recent events to a packmate would make it easier for everything to sink in.

Nearby, a pillar of steam shot up from the ground, rising until it was nearly five feet above the ground. Ayria watched the spray, tail wagging. Her puppyhood hadn’t quite deserted her, and – for that moment – one thought dominated all others:

How cool!

[Shanto]

It can happen so fast,

'I could have been another minute late and you never would have crossed my path that day. When it seems true love is hard to find that’s when love comes along; just in time.

Well you can call it fate, or destiny, sometimes it really seems like it’s a mystery cause you can be hurt by love or healed by the same; timing is everything. It can happen so fast, or a little bit late, timing is everything.'

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Or a little bit late,

"Truly beautiful are they not?", the male's voice was powerful and masculine, but at the same time very kind. The male was, I guess you could literaly say, tall, dark, and handsome. His chest was broad and his strong jaws was set in a bit of a crooked, but handsome, smile. Good hunting and exersize had given the male a lean and healthy apperence.

Now what had made Brock want to come to the basin on this fine morning was not only the need to pick a new Beta, but also a chance to relax and figure out some of his future. He had a feeling that it would be a good idea to put Kairos in the spot. He would make a good secodn in comand. Brock felt like the male deserved it too. Now as he walked over to sit beside Ayria, he relised that now the only other thing was his future to ponder.

'But maybe', he thought, 'She is right here.' Brock had liked the female the day she entered the pack, whether he truly had known it at the time or not. Ayria had been sweet to him and the pups who he would fight hard to protect in the days to come. One thing he had always wanted was a mate and pups. Someone kind like Ayria who knew what was right and when punishment was truly needed but was kind enough to know when sometimes some slack had to be given to those who were going through too much.

As Brock sat there beside Ayria, a calmness set over him like it had when she had first offered her help to him. Sometimes who you first think you could never be friends with, can turn out to be your true love.

Timing is everything.

[reeddragon]

Her tail gave a final couple, quick wags at the male’s voice and she turned to smile at him for a moment before returning her gaze to the geysers. “They’re gorgeous…and fun to watch.” And, though she wasn’t about to state it out loud, she held a similar view of him. Brock was indeed handsome, though she hadn’t truly allowed herself to appreciate the male before certain significant events. The death of the previous alpha, which ultimately lead to the rise of Brock as the new alpha, seemed to have drawn the two closer. It was a welcome surprise, though she was somewhat saddened that it took something as horrible as a packmate’s death to lead to this. Regardless, she was proud of the male, and happy that a decision could be reached quickly, before the pack would be forced to disband from either lack of organization or attacks by other packs. Southern territory was beautiful, after all, and she had no doubt that at least one other pack in the area had their eyes on part of it.

The she-wolf suppressed a shudder. That was a possible situation that had been averted. No need to think further on it.

Instead, it was time to focus on what did happen, and what will happen, and both of those were positive.

The male sat next to her, and – without thinking about her actions – she leaned toward him. It seemed natural, having him this close. She considered her life to be good overall, but this moment made her feel happier than she ever remembered feeling.

But this visit wasn’t solely pleasure. Like her, he had come out here to think. She could tell by how quiet he was being, and she also couldn’t imagine him not needing to think after the recent promotion. She turned back to him, her gaze half curious, half concerned. “What’s on your mind?”

[Shanto]

It can happen so fast,

'I could have been another minute late and you never would have crossed my path that day. When it seems true love is hard to find that’s when love comes along; just in time.

Well you can call it fate, or destiny, sometimes it really seems like it’s a mystery cause you can be hurt by love or healed by the same; timing is everything. It can happen so fast, or a little bit late, timing is everything.'

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Or a little bit late,

The brown and black male looked out at the geysers for a few seconds and leaned back against Ayria. "Everything has just happened so quickly." It had seemed to him that everything was pretty much perfect and then it all just fell to pieces at once and stuck him in the Alpha position wondering what the hell had just happened. Brock had only been Beta, but he had been extremely happy with what he had had. Fate had tore his life apart and sewn it back together again. This time it had sewn so much more into it.

"I'm going to put Kairos into the Beta spot if he'll, or should I say Corra, accept." He paused for a second and looked at her quietly, "I really like you Ayria and... " He looked back to the geysers for a few seconds. Seeming to try to draw up some confidence the he needed to ask her. He had wanted to since they had gotten to know each other better. "And I wanted to know if you would be my alphess."

There. It was out and Brock waited quietly with a nervousness that she would reject him. Maybe it was too soon? That would be devastating to him since he knew it might make them awkward around each other and he would hate it. The best part about their 'relationship' had been there ability to be comfortable around each other. But it was her decision and if she didn't want to.... Well it was her decision.

Timing is everything.

Sometimes who you first think you could never be friends with,
Can turn out to be your true love.

[reeddragon]

Ayria nodded when Brock mentioned everything happening quickly. She had to agree to that. The entire pack had changed literally overnight, with the loss of one alpha and the gaining of another. Their world was torn apart and rebuilt, different than it had been. Even though she thought everything worked out for the better, it was still a drastic change that would take some getting used to. Not just for Brock, either, but for everyone.

It’ll take time, but we’ll pull through.

She nodded when Brock mentioned putting Kairos in the beta spot, if all parties agreed to it. “I had thought the same thing. He won the position of alpha fairly, so since he couldn’t take the position perhaps beta would be a fair compromise. Then, at least, he would be able to take some of the power he had earned.”

He then paused and looked at her, and she returned the look with a confused one. Something entirely different was clearly on his mind…but what?

He then said he really liked her, but focused on the geysers before finishing his sentence. She frowned at this. What he wanted to ask was something big. She had a feeling she knew where he was headed with his sentence, but didn’t dare hope.

But her thoughts had been correct. He was asking her to be his alphess, which would mean becoming his mate as well. She…had to admit she rather liked the idea. She hadn’t known the male long, but their personalities meshed and she knew he could be trusted. She had offered to help him however she could the night he became alpha, and there was no better way to assist him that she could think of. Besides, becoming alphess would put her in a better position to look after her pack.

Poor Brock looked so nervous, and Ayria had to suppress a giggle. It was cute, the way he was acting.

I’d better respond before he panics. Ayria leaned closer to the male and gave his cheek a quick lick. “I would be honored to be your alphess.”

[Shanto]

It can happen so fast,

'I could have been another minute late and you never would have crossed my path that day. When it seems true love is hard to find that’s when love comes along; just in time.

Well you can call it fate, or destiny, sometimes it really seems like it’s a mystery cause you can be hurt by love or healed by the same; timing is everything. It can happen so fast, or a little bit late, timing is everything.'

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Or a little bit late,

A smile as big as the sun came over the male's face. She accepted. To heck with worry! She said yes! Brock resisted jumping up and dancing. Instead he licked the females cheek affectionately and then looked back to the geysers a happy smile playing on his face. Maybe this new life was finally sinking in. He would announce her new leadership this afternoon, along with asking Kairos to become his Beta with Corra as his Betess.

Brock had loved coming to the basin to think and watch the water show. Now he loved it even more than he thought he could. It felt like the spot that had been aching for love only a week or so ago was filled with something that was undescribable in words. He rested his head lightly on top of hers, careful of her beautiful horn. "What's on your mind?" He waited for her answer quietly, feeling like a like a love-struck puppy and feeling absolutely stupid for it, but not caring what anyone would think.

Now they looked at the geysers, a beautiful female and a handsome male, two personalities that meshed so well together that were just waiting for a new future together to begin.

Timing is everything.

Sometimes who you first think you could never be friends with,
Can turn out to be your true love.

[reeddragon]

Ayria’s tail wagged as Brock licked her cheek and she watched the geysers with him, letting what she’d just agreed to sink in. So many changes, and all so fast…but it felt right. This was the life she was meant to live, and nothing would convince her otherwise. Things couldn’t get any better in her world, except for getting all the formalities out of the way. Naturally, the rest of the pack would need to know of her new position, and they had to meet with Kairos about his possibly becoming beta, and there were hunts and patrols to organize…but all that could wait. They had time to worry about everything later.

He rested his head on hers, and she nuzzled him, being careful not to impale him. When he asked what was on her mind, she let out a light chuckle. “Everything, but we shall deal with it all when the time comes.” She let out a contented sigh. “For the moment, all that matters is you…us…our future…heh.” If she kept rambling she would end up sounding like an idiot, which was definitely not something she wanted. “You know, this is the happiest day of my life. Let’s have more like it.”

[Shanto]

It can happen so fast,

'I could have been another minute late and you never would have crossed my path that day. When it seems true love is hard to find that’s when love comes along; just in time.

Well you can call it fate, or destiny, sometimes it really seems like it’s a mystery cause you can be hurt by love or healed by the same; timing is everything. It can happen so fast, or a little bit late, timing is everything.'

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Or a little bit late,

"Mine too. I never thought that this was what I would ever want.. But it is... More than anything.." Brock let out a relax sigh. He had never really felt this way before, in a sense of that if he died today, he would be ok with it. The stars had lined up for Brock, he had caught his big break, even if it was because of Mors's death. He owed his life to that male... Or maybe it was the other way around. He couldn't tell.

Mors had taught him everything he had ever wanted to know and Brock had repaid him by doing his best nine-tenths of the time. Now it seemed like he owed his pack, and especially Ayria, his life and dedication. Ayria was more beautiful than the stars to him. This moment was theirs and he didn't want anything to change it. But Kairos had to be put in the Beta if he would take it and their were so many things to be done. Patols, Pup Duty/Teaching them, A pack hunt, etc. Just so much to do.

The male whispered quietly,"From the moment I saw you their was something about you I loved." This was a feeling he felt like he couldn't fight, something that was quite rare for the more serious Brock.

Timing is everything.

Sometimes who you first think you could never be friends with,
Can turn out to be your true love.

[reeddragon]

Ayria nodded in agreement when Brock spoke. She understood, for she felt the same way. “Sometimes the unexpected events of life are the grandest.” But then what did she expect of her life before all this? A pack, certainly. Perhaps one that she started with a male. That wouldn’t have been as grand or adventurous as this, though. The Southern pack wasn’t just any pack. Brock wasn’t just any male. Then there was the breathtaking territory they now ruled over. Territory that their future pups would grow and play in, watched over by the whole pack as the three current pups were.

Ynta would have loved this place.

She still missed the elderly wolf that had taken her in and taught her how to heal as well as how to communicate with animals. The period of mourning had passed, however. Now she felt joy in thinking of her friend and mentor, and pride in knowing that neither of them couldn’t have asked for a better future than this.

Brock spoke – well, whispered – again, and Ayria smiled at him. “I’ve felt the same way. It’s something I have trouble putting into words.”

[Shanto]

"I love you Ayria."

*Wanna call it closed? I think it is a sweet note to end on. <3

[reeddragon]

"I love you too, Brock."

(Sure, and it is. ^.^)