Thread: The King Who Conquered the Animal Kingdom (Johnizbeast and Innocent Anathema)

Y a r u n M y h e a r t h a s i t s r e a s o n s . . . It'd been a few weeks of curious times for Yarun. Sure, she'd spent time with Onyx, Ilya, the maids and other servants. She'd even gone out and met some of the soldiers. The warrior in her had watched them train and had even managed to worm her way into training a few times with them. It was just something that she needed to do even with the pregnancy. That was always at the back of her mind. Her hormones were bothering her today causing her to be a bit moody. So, she'd struck off by herself not wanting to lash out at anyone unnecessarily. Onyx and Ilya drifted through her mind without her realizing it. How they'd spent time talking. How they'd been intimate. Well, those two had been and the wolf just rather messed with them. There was too much weighing on her mind to join in but play. She could do that rather easily and it was entertaining too and her husband and wife seemed to enjoy it. Hell, it was so weird to think that she was married. Just weird. A memory of that first time by the pool had drifted over her mind as she walked down the corridor. The thought of it made her blush as a bit of heat crept up the back of her neck from how gentle and sweet Onyx had been. She hadn't cared about him though. Just decided that it wasn't worth fighting him and maybe if he did want her like that, maybe she could find some pleasure in it too. That's what that had been right? Learning that sex didn't have to be all pain. Lightly, her teeth caught her bottom lip chewing on it thoughtfully. It was weird though. He'd gotten upset. Very upset that she hadn't just gone and simpered over him like Ilya. Even accused her of using him. Well, Hell, weren't they both using eachother? Him for some heirs from her and both for a little pleasure from the other. Yet, the whole episode had made her gunshy to try anything again. It just didn't feel right to not be all the way into being intimate with him. So, she didn't. Plain and simple. It's what kept things simple and easy between them. Yet, things got weird after that. Really weird and she knew that something was up. With his anger, he'd changed. His scent had changed and definitely his eyes had changed. Why had he said that it was dangerous? Why had he sent them away? She thought that she'd seen him changed more when she'd done as he'd asked and whisked Ilya from the room. She couldn't be sure though as she hadn't gotten a good look. What was all that? What was it that he wasn't telling them? There were some off things that he talked about too. Like some comments about age and time. Something was just off and the more that she thought about it, the more curious that she was to find out. Was he going to be a threat to them some day? Somehow, she didn't think so but why... why was he hiding whatever this was? Well, if he wouldn't tell her, maybe it was time that she find out on her own. Hadn't there been that passage that he'd told them not to go down. Maybe the answer was down there. Only one way to find out. It wasn't long until she'd slipped into the secret panel and made her way down the stairs. Her heart beat a little faster in anticipation of what she might discover. Although, she did hesitate at the entrance looking down the long passage. Was it really worth possibly upsetting Onyx? Hell, he should be honest with her. If they were going to be together, she didn't want any secrets between them. Of course, she'd rather that he tell her on his own but the waiting and fear of the unknown was just getting to be too much. So, down the hallway, she'd went snatching a torch off the wall to light her way. It sure was a long corridor and there wasn't anything out of the ordinary just yet. Why was this off-limits? What was he hiding down here? A soft sigh left her. That was until she heard running footsteps. Oh hmmm... seems that she'd been missed. Sure enough, she heard Onyx call for her. She didn't bother to hide. Why should she? She wasn't sneaking around like a thief just exploring on her own. So, she waited for him to approach and when he did, she could tell that he was angry. She let him yell as her ears flicked back along her hair at the sound and her tail hung lower. Hah. What kind of question was that? She took a step closer to him giving him an appraising look. Funny, she felt like responding to him teasingly. Guess it was in her nature. She brushed off her presence here as no big thing. What's it look like? She smirked a little bit. I'm on a journey of discovery to solve life's great mysteries. Why don't you come along and show me the way? I'm sure that you've been here before. I've heard the scenery is nice. She may be teasing him but she was also offering him a chance to come clean and tell her on his own. She beckoned to him and sauntered a bit further down the hallway. How could she be that nonchalant about being caught red-handed in the middle of breaking that rule that he'd put up for them. Oh well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Sure, she could argue with him but it was always nice to offer people a chance to redeem themselves. She'd see what happened. The ball was in his court now. . . . w h i c h r e a s o n k n o w s n o t h i n g o f . O N Y X Onyx couldn't believe her words and actions. How could she act so nonchalantly about what had happened. Clearly she didn't understand how close it was to his heart. She had no idea how hard it was for him to tell her what he was. How important it was to him, how much time he needed to let her know. Her even being halfway down the hall sent shivers down his spine. He was afraid of being hated by her for what he was. At the time she didn't even know, but Yarun was trampling all over his feelings right now. He just looked at her with rage in his eyes. Onyx couldn't believe this was happening right now. He trusted Yarun, and she broke that trust. He trusted her not to come down here, the only thing he had ask her not to do. He hadn't forced her to do anything since that night two weeks ago. He worked so had to prove to her he would never do anything like that ever again. As he stared into Yarun's eyes, something happened that would surely shock even Yarun. Tears started to come out of Onyx's eyes. He was so angry and hurt. It looks to me like your betraying my trust... LIKE YOUR RUINING EVERYTHING WE HAVE DONE IS THESE PAST TWO WEEKS!! Onyx shouted. He slammed his hand against the wall and used his magic to create a stone barrier out of the bricks behind her so she couldn't go any further. He was so angry and hurt he couldn't hold his tears back. In his eyes Yarun had just betrayed him. He then said something he would regret saying he looked up at Yarun, his eyes filled with anger and hurt and said GET OUT OF HERE!! I CANNOT EVEN LOOK AT YOU RIGHT NOW!!! JUST LEAVE!!. He meant leave the passage but of course that could have been taken many different ways. Onyx tuned to the wall and punched it hard making bricks and dirt fly every where. He then just turned back to Yarun and screamed LEAVE!!! NOW!!!. Onyx was in a fit of rage at the moment, he couldn't see reason. His emotions where caught up in a storm of hurt and anger. Onyx honestly just wanted all of it to go away. He loved Yarun so much still, thats why it hurt so bad. He just couldn't understand why she would take a chance at breaking the bonds they had worked so hard to forge. The last two weeks had been like a wonderful dream, and now here Yarun was trying to ruin all of it. At least that is what Onyx thought. Y a r u n M y h e a r t h a s i t s r e a s o n s . . . Oh Hell, Onyx was upset and it bugged her to see him like this. She should have gone while they were asleep or something. If she'd just been able to figure out what was going on without him knowing, well, that would've been easier for everyone. Well, no, she'd prefer he tell her himself. Wait... she was betraying his trust? Ruining everything that they'd worked for? I'm sorry.., she whispered. His tears tore at her heart but so did his creating the wall behind her. It cut off her learning the truth. Yarun studied his face trying to figure out what she could do to make this better. She hadn't wanted to put a rift between them. That was the last of her intentions. It was sad but a bit of fear from their first meeting reared its ugly head and it showed a bit on her face when he punched the wall and ordered her away. Fine. I'll go, she snapped darkly feeling her own anger rise up to meet his. You're the one who pushed me to this! You've already left my life in shambles and you took away my family! Despite that, I was trying to trust you. Whatever it is that you are hiding... that you don't trust me with... that you can't tell me... that is between us. There are too many unknowns with you. Lord knows that I can't beat you physically and you have magic over my head. There is something off about you that you are not telling me. I just wanted to be able to know you. Know that you're not a threat to me. That we are on the same team. That is apparently not the case. That all of this isn't some elaborate trap. Whatever it is that it is so important that you are hiding, you keep it! I'm leaving. Then Yarun was gone sprinting up the stairs two at a time. The wolf found a dark green cloak in their closet and tossed it about her shoulders. She took nothing else from their room but she did take a long look around it remembering before slipping out the door. Down to the armory, she tried to slip in unnoticed but it was heavily guarded. Surprisingly, the guards let her in when she told them she was looking for some weapons to train with. They were already used to seeing her about the training grounds. she took a bow, quiver and a short sword strapping them on before slipping out into the training area. It was easy enough to blend in and then slip along the wall and slip out the side gate saying that she was going hunting to the guard there. Too easy to leave it all behind her. She knew that Ilya would be safe. Onyx loved her too much to ever hurt her and he wouldn't be alone. They'd be fine. At least, there was a forest nearby. There she was comfortable as she made her way home. Once inside the trees, she made good time with sprinting. It must have been several miles that she'd gone and caught a rabbit along the way to eat. Those pups within her always seemed to want her to look after her hunger. Well, rather their hunger. She went as far as she could and made a small camp some distance from a road as she roasted the rabbit over a fire. It was here that her thoughts started to catch up with her. The look in Onyx's eyes earlier, the pain... Those golden eyes of hers closed tightly as her fists clenched. She shook her head slowly wishing that things had been different. That they could be better. Her eyes were overly hot and she blinked lightly as her own tears fell matching Onyx's. I'm so sorry for everything... Why... why did it hurt so much to be walking away from all of it? Wasn't this what she'd wanted all the long? why couldn't she stop thinking about Onyx and Ilya? There was a sharp pain in her chest and she clutched her hands to it trying to make it go away but she couldn't as she broke down sobbing. Why did it hurt so much? This felt like losing her family all over again. There was little control that she had over herself as her emotions ran high and she laid down by the fire curling up and wrapping her arms and tail about her knees holding them to her chest. The only respite that she got was when she cried herself to sleep. Her carelessness would be her downfall here though. She knew better than to leave a fire going like that but she was just too upset to think clearly. It'd draw attention and it did. She woke to a hand being held over her nose and mouth. It stunk! Her eyes snapped about trying to get her bearings as she struggled but someone now had a hold of her arms and legs. She tried to bite the hand holding her face but he squeezed her nose shut and held her jaw shut with the rest of his fingers. She fought harder trying to jerk away. How many of them were there? Two? Four? Yes, four. She could see four of them. Yet, it wasn't long until she had gone without air for too long and blacked out. When she came to later, it was to find herself on the back of some horse hogtied and gagged. Her weapons had been taken. Oh what the Hell! This was not good. She tried to look around and get her bearings on what was going on. They were riding somewhere. They were out of the forest. If her nose was correct, she could smell salt on the air. A port perhaps? She did a headcount of the riders and found that there were actually seven of them. She'd only seen four around her before. These weren't good odds without her weapons and her being tied but she'd figure out something. She had to. Well lookie here, our little vixen has woken up. Rise and shine, doll. A voice said from behind her and she couldn't see him but she felt herself get plucked off the horse and settled into a saddle before a redheaded man with a beard. She stiffened immediately looking at him as a few others rode up beside him to check her out. You know... you look a lot like that poster we seen a few towns back. Think she was a queen. That wouldn't be you, doll? Yarun kept her face blank but her heart pounded. Shit... the effort that Onyx had made to help bring peace by sharing that he'd wed two girls from the animal kingdom. It'd made her recognizeable. This was not good. Hmmm whadda ya think, boys? I think he'd pay a pretty penny to get her back but I doubt that we'd live to spend it. Another answered. Naw, we had best make you disappear then, luv. No hard feelings. Replied the first. He dropped too low marrying animal scum anyway. She should know her place! Came another. Think a trader would probably take her. She's pretty enough to fetch some coins. And so, they decided her fate right there and despite all her efforts to escape, it all came to naught. She ended up shackled hand and foot and with another damn collar that was tied to the wall huh, this seemed familiar in the bottom of some ship herded in with a bunch of other slaves. Most looked dead-eyed. Others looked scared. She just looked determined to figure something out. There had to be something. Yet nothing.... nothing seemed to be going in her favor currently. Her clothes had been taken. Her body had been examined thoroughly, more thoroughly than she ever, ever wanted to be touched. Thank the stars that she wasn't showing with her pregnancy or she was afraid what they may have done there. From the sound of it, the boat was fixing to set sail here soon. To where, she had no idea. Oh damn it, she just wanted to go home and strangely, enough, she thought of Onyx when she thought about that. She'd probably never see him again. Not that he wanted to see her. . . . w h i c h r e a s o n k n o w s n o t h i n g o f . O N Y X Onyx was so enraged he didn't even hear Yarun apologize. He was so caught up in his own anger and hurt at the moment. He didn't even hear her say she was going, he was to busy punching the wall next to him. However he did catch bits and pieces of her speech. You're the one who pushed me to this! You've already left my life in shambles and Whatever it is that you are hiding... that you don't trust me with . After hearing that he began to shut down. The extreme emotions began to speed up his transformation time again. Before he knew it Yarun had ran past him. He had to let her go as he made his way to the blue passage and the bath. In the bath he transformed. As he transformed he just cried silently in the bath. He still couldn't believe her actions. Its not that I don't trust you, its that I don't trust anyone. She just doesn't understand whats its like to be hated and feared by everything and everyone for just being you Onyx mumbled to himself as he floated in the pool. He stayed there for about an hour before coming out. Once out he returned to his human form and made his way back up into the bedroom. Once there he looked around but couldn't find Yarun. He just assumed she was keeping her distance. He spent time cuddling and holding onto Ilya to help turn down his anger. He even made sweet love to his kitty. By the time they had finished the sun had started to set and he still hadn't even seen a single sign of Yarun. He told Ilya he would be right back. He went and asked around the palace if anyone had seen Yarun. Onyx had no luck until he reach one of the guards who told him that Yarun had left that afternoon talking about hunting and that no one had seen her since. Onyx then began to panic he quickly ran back up to the room and got dressed. He got a black cloak, and a large coin pouch. He then turned to Ilya and said It seems I scared away our precious wolf, I have to go out and find her. At least make sure that Yarun makes it home safe. You will be safe here Ilya, I will be back in a couple days. Onyx told her before leaning in and giving Ilya a deep loving kiss. Please understand this is something I have to do on my own. I promise I will do my best Onyx said. He then left to find Yarun, Ilya would be safe and nothing bad would happen to her while he was away. She was safe in the confines of the castle. Onyx began making his down the road. He had taken a piece of Yarun's clothes with him so he could sniff her out. Once he was far away enough he let some of his dragon form take over. Only his eyes, fangs and claws came out. It was enough to sniff Yarun out. Though his nose wasn't as keen as either of his wives, it would be enough to get a hint of her scent. As he walked down the road he eventually picked up on her scent. Though he h e found her scent off to the side of the road. He made sure to put a magic spell on himself so she couldn't smell him. Onyx had just planned on following her originally. Though when he reached the camp site he found it in disarray. He smelled the scent of 4 men and began to panic. Onyx followed the scent to all the way to a town that was near a seaport. He spent all morning and afternoon running by foot. By the time he reached the town he was exhausted. Though he didn't stop, he kept moving. Breathing heavy, and panting in exhaustion as he made his way through the town. It was harder to track down her scent once in the large seaport. So many people and different scents. He had a dragon nose, not a dog, wolf or cat nose. He spent the afternoon walking all through the town. Trying to catch the scent of his wife and the men who had take her. He worried and panicked the entire time. He worried that she was being raped, beaten and maybe even from all that she would have a miscarriage and their children would die. Onyx couldn't let that happen. Even with all the panic, stress and exhaustion he didn't stop. He wouldn't stop until he found his beloved wife. He would save her, and their children. Eventually he came to the port and started to get a whiff of Yarun. His walk turned into a fast pace run as he speed his way through the port like a gust of wind. Eventually he made his way to a large vessel. He could smell many on board and as he peered at the ship two men came up to him. Who the fuck are you? get the hell away from our boat! One of the men shouted. The other one pulled out a sword. Clearly they didn't want anyone to see what was on board their ship. Slavers... Onyx mumbled. That made on of the men draw his sword and attack. Onyx blocked the sword with magic then stuck his hand through one of the mans chest using his claws and ripped the mans heart right out. The other man freaked out and began to swing his sword wildly at Onyx. At this point Onyx was in no mood to play around. He blew fire from his mouth and burned the second man to a crisp. In a panic Onyx raided the ship himself, killing everyone. He didn't think much, he was to worried about what would happen or was happening to Yarun. He fought recklessly, taking many wounds and cuts. Eventually the men started to flee. No one was able to recognize Onyx was the king. His hair had orange streaks in it, his eyes were glowing orange. He also had his fangs and claws out. They just had mistaken him for a wolf, dog or cat. Though as he breathed fire, others began to refer to him as a demon. It didn't take long for them to realize they were dealing with something out of the ordinary. Down at the bottom of the boat where the women where being kept a man barged into the room screaming and running for his life. MONSTER!! DEMON!! RUN!! RUN!!! The man was holding his left shoulder where his arm use to be. Onyx had ripped it right off of him. A group of men came out of the back room adjusting there clothes. Behind them the sobbing of cries of woman could be heard. The men didn't have any weapon so they just prepared to fight bare handed. At this point Yarun who was still chained up on the wall would be able to see what was happening. The man with no arm ran towards the group, though before he could get to the other 4 men a sword flew out of the door way he came running from and went right through his head and face. Then out of darkness of the door way a man came through. It was Onyx. At this point his cloak and shirt were completely torn apart. He upper body and arms were covered in cuts and gashes. His eyes where glowing orange, and he was clearly enrage. He just opened his mouth a shot a fire ball across the bottom of the barge and burned the 4 renaming men alive. He made sure the fire subsided quickly so the boat did not catch fire. He then looked around and saw Yarun chained to the wall. He slowly shuffled his way to her. He was exhausted and bleeding everywhere. A trail of blood drops would follow in his foot steps. His eyes filled with sorrow and pain. He then put up his hands and made a magic circle appear as he examined Yarun. He didn't say a word. From the magic he was able to tell that Yarun had not been raped, or beat. He was able to preform a full examination of her body with it. He found for the first time that Yarun was actually pregnant with 3 babies, and that they were okay. Relief came over Onyx, he was thankful that he was able to make it in time. He knew if he would have taken any longer there was a chance something horrible could have happened to Yarun. Still not saying a word he reached out and undid her chains. Though just after that one last man came out of the room where the women where being raped and saw what was going on. He quickly grabbed the sword that was on the ground and charged in on Onyx. Onyx was tired and didn't have much time to react. So he just pushed Yarun out of the way so she would not get hurt and he was then impaled by the sword. Onyx looked in the last mans eyes and blew fire out from his mouth incinerating him. Onyx had killed the last of the men in that ship. All 60 members of the large slaver boat were dead, killed by Onyx bare handed. He pulled the sword out of his stomach making blood gush out every where. He then healed himself with what energy he had left so he wouldn't die. Though it wasn't enough to close all his wounds. He then turned to Yarun and said I am so sorry Yarun... Please forgive me... I should have protected you better. I am sorry but I need to sleep for a bit, the city guard should be on their way, they will escort us home safely, just show them this. Onyx took out a pendant that was from the royal family, with that the city guards would listen to everything she would say. Soon after tossing Yarun the pendant, Onyx passed out on the floor. Before passing out Onyx made sure to suppress his fangs and claws. Y a r u n M y h e a r t h a s i t s r e a s o n s . . . It was hot down in the cargo hold of the ship and there was a fine sheen of sweat upon her skin. That was all right as it actually worked in Yarun's favor as a lubricant. She'd been steadily working on getting her hands free of the cuffs. It seemed like it took forever but she'd gotten one free and then shortly after the other. Hah! A rather triumphant smile crossed her face before she stooped to see about her ankles. Well, there was no way that she'd get those off without a key. Then she was feeling around her neck. Maybe... maybe this one wasn't one that locked. That'd be lucky and she could do things with that. Oh, there was a buckle at the back of her neck! That'd work. She began prying at the leather trying to work it apart and she'd gotten the excess pried loose before the shouting started. Oh what the devil was going on now? Whatever it was, maybe it'd distract these traders from what she was up to. It was getting louder too and sounded suspiciously like fighting to her. Demon? Monster? What? A man barged into the room clutching where his arm should have been and the wolf blinked in surprise. Ouch... that looked like that hurt. She watched the disarray as he stumbled toward the other room, where four more men met him. Taking a step back closer to the wall, she tried not to draw attention to herself. That's when a scent crossed her nose and her gaze snapped toward the door as she recognized that scent as some mix of her husband and that different scent from the pool before. Onyx, she breathed his name almost in disbelief. Her eyes narrowed trying to peer through the darkness. That was just before he stepped into the light with a glowing gaze that drew her like a moth to the flame. Her eyes widened as her lips parted in surprise. He'd come for her. He had come for her! She'd thought that she'd never see him again as her heart jumped in her chest. Oh! Wait... had he just breathed fire on the remaining men? How'd he do that? Was that a part of his magic? How cool was that! Oh, she was so happy to see him. So very happy to see him! She looked at him anxiously as he neared and knew that she would have run to him if she weren't tied to the wall. There wasn't any hesitation in her and yet, he seemed wary as he stopped a short distance away from her and drew a circle in the air with his magic. That made her uncertain. Say something... Anything... Onyx, she whispered as her hands itched to reach out to him. Was he still mad? Was he more worried about the pups that she was carrying rather than her? She wouldn't blame him. Her ears flicked and she glanced down but he'd come all this way for her. Had it been for her or for their children? It was so sad to her that she had to question that. He'd reached to release her and she wanted to go to him even with these changes that he'd displayed. Whatever they meant but things were complicated. Why did they have to be complicated? That's when she saw a glint of steel out of the corner of her eye. She bowed up with a low growl. One man with a sword, she could take him and just as she was about to dart forward and engage their attacker, she was pushed aside. Hey! She gasped out of surprise before she turned to see that Onyx had been impaled. No.., she whispered. No! No! No! Each word grew in volume until the last was a desperate shout as she snatched him into her arms without a care of whatever was the problems between them, the changes that he'd displayed, the blood or anything. He was sorry. Shut up! Don't you leave me too! Onyx! Damn it, she couldn't hold him up and she went to her knees beside him. Don't you dare leave me too! Thick tears were sliding down her cheeks. Damn it. I can't heal you. That was true. Her healing magic only worked on herself. She was sobbing by now. Her ears were back against her hair but she held him close to her and curled her tail about him. Please... please don't go. She leaned over him clutching the pendent. It felt like her heart was being ripped out of her chest. She couldn't lose him. This was like losing her brothers all over again. Oh lord, she could feel a pulse on him but there was so much blood. Too much blood. This is all my fault. I'm so sorry. Raising her face, she let out a howl, long, loud and mournful. The cry carried from the boat and any that heard it could feel the anguish of its creator. He needed help and she was not leaving his side. This was the only way that she knew to alert others. Another howl left her until all of her breath was spent. One more and her voice broke from the raw emotion. Hopefully, someone would heed her call. She pressed her cheek to his refusing to let him go. I love you. . . . w h i c h r e a s o n k n o w s n o t h i n g o f . I l y a W h y a m I s o s c a r e d o f l o s i n g y o u . . . Ilya had little appetite while Onyx and Yarun were gone. The first few hours, she handled it all right. When night fell, she started to get worried. By morning and neither had returned, she started to outright panic. Currently, she was pacing their room wringing her hands feeling like they were in danger. Like she had to do something but Onyx said that he needed to do this on his own. It saddened her but she had to trust him. So, she waited patiently and prayed for their return. Shortly before dark, there was a commotion outside and Ilya flew to the balcony looking out as a rough-looking carriage drew up and a litter was unloaded between two men. The cat began to grow worried when she saw that and then she spotted a familiar set of ears and tail on one of those helping to carry the stretcher. Ilya couldn't help herself but to run down to meet them. The look on Yarun's face told her everything that she needed to know as she looked to see Onyx looking ashen in the face. What the Hell happened? She cast a rather furious glare at Yarun. Bring him to our bedroom, she said quietly yet firmly. The guards wanted to argue with her about going to the healer but she shook her head stubbornly. I am a healer and I need to be comfortable to work. Seemed that they weren't used to their quiet queen putting her foot down. Even Yarun seemed surprised but she'd also seen the cat angry as well. So, this wasn't too much different. It wasn't long until they'd all trekked back up to their bedroom and set the litter down on the bed per Ilya's instructions. Yarun watched the guards leave and Ilya ignored her as she examined Onyx. There were so many things that were zipping through her mind that she wanted to throw at Yarun. Most were accusatory and hurtful but this was not the time nor place. They had to get Onyx feeling better before anything else happened. Her senses told her that he'd lost a lot of blood and many wounds had not closed. Others had been healed with magic. There was much to do but at least, it seemed like he'd live for now. He had too strong of a will to roll over. Her eyes lifted to meet Yarun's anxious ones and her gaze softened. Seemed the wolf was as worried as she was about their husband. A soft sigh left her. I think he'll be all right. She told her trying to soothe her worries. A million questions hurtled through her mind but right now, the answers to those questions were really inconsequential in this moment in time. None of them would help Onyx. So, Ilya just let them go. Should we get him down to the healing pool? Yarun asked interrupting her thoughts. Ilya considered thoughtfully before nodding. I think that'd be wise but how do we get him down there? It's supposed to be a secret place and I'm not exactly musclebound. Let me walk by his head. You get by his feet and hold them a little higher than my hold. That'll put most of his weight on me. I'll manage. The wolf replied stubbornly. Ilya may not be that happy with Yarun at the moment but she could see the logic and her drive to make this happen. It was more important to get Onyx well than quibble. All right. They tried it and together, they managed to make it work. Yarun went backwards down the stairs letting the angle of the stairs shift his weight to her side. Ilya struggled on her side but somehow, she managed. They went down the blue corridor and got him stripped and into the water. Yarun held him with her arms wrapped about his chest under his own arms. She sat on one of the benches in the water and waited for Ilya to do her thing. Please help him, Ilya, Yarun asked of her and the cat blinked meeting the wolf's gaze and nodded. His kitten took both of his hands in her own and clasped them with hers. Closing her eyes, it wasn't long before she felt that familiar feeling of dropping into the spiritual plane. Her soul was sent out and seeking into his body trying to locate the damage. Sword wounds, knife wounds, an arrow, physical blows each saddened her more than the last. There was a lot of work to be done but Ilya worked tirelessly and meticulously until she was certain that she mended everything that she could find from his inside on out. Ilya had lost track of time when she returned to her own body and she swayed on her feet from the energy spent. Hey! Easy there! Hold onto Onyx, Yarun told her worriedly. Ilya did as she was bade. I'm so tired, Yarun. Hmmm, hold on. I'll look after you both. Ilya watched as Yarun shifted a still unconscious Onyx on her lap until his legs were over one thigh and his lower back on her other and she had an arm about his shoulders holding him closer to his chest. Sit on his lap and lean on me. Ilya blushed at the idea but she was too tired to come up with a better idea. So, she swam up onto Onyx's lap and rested her back against Yarun's chest blushing to feel her breasts against her shoulder blades. She'd done all that she could. Now they just had to wait and pray. She felt Yarun lightly wrap an arm about her and she was rather comfortable like this and so very tired. It wasn't long before she drifted off to sleep. . . w h e n y o u 'r e n o t e v e n m i n e ?