"No, I think I feel more comfortable now."
Kiara was thinking on what the
werewolf meant with, feeling more comfortable. What was that even supposed to mean? Maybe if Kiara was an outsider, just watching the situation she would get the whole picture, but… being inside and part of it, was another story. She was to naive or innocent, or it was simply too hard for her to understand and get it. She didn't want to rise false hopes, besides, the wolf had always told her that it would never happen, them being more than friends, that’s it. So as in a sort way of defense she wouldn't understand or see things clearly, unless he explains her with all the words and letters, only then she would get. Still the elf didn't had much time to process the information, since Jaken kissed her again, this time catching her off guard, Kiara blushed, blinking her eyes once he separated from her again.
"If I licked you, like all canines do to kiss, then I would have gotten uncomfortable." he laughed.
Hearing Jaken’s comment Kiara couldn't hold it back, she giggled, all her worries being washed away, only him to make her laugh on that moment, brushing away all that complicated feelings. This was it, Kiara could understand others feelings if she putted some energy into it, but her owns, she was always insecure about them, she would chose the safest path, avoiding unnecessary pain. This was what she was doing in some sort of way, although she loved Jaken, on her mind she already had convinced herself that her place was and will always be as a friend, refraining herself. This way the fall would be less painful, as they use to say, the higher the rise, the harder the fall. There was no need for that, it hurt so much has it was right now. Kiara would endure all her suffering, if it meant she could be close to Jaken. Right now, she would just enjoy this little moments, forgetting what would happen by the time Jaken decided to leave.
When both finally calmed down, the wolf laid on the grass besides the elf. Kiara slowly took a seat position, in a lady like manner, seating almost on her ankles, resting them on the left side of her body, making her body tilting a bit to her right, resting her right hand on the soft grass, giving this way some support. Meanwhile, the elf looked down at the werewolf, seeing him breathing slowly, she took a hair's lock that had fallen on her face, tugging it behind her ear, smiling a bit while looking at the relaxed wolf.
She would remember this night for the rest of her life, the kiss that both shared, her feelings, the wolf features, and this beautiful place now full of meaning. Kiara would burn this deep inside her mind, so she would never forget each and every single detail.
"You know what happens in a full moon?"
Hearing Jaken’s voice Kiara returned to her senses, after storing this precious memory inside her mind and in a very special place on her heart. She remained silent simply placing her attention on him, sensing he wanted to say something more, he then continued.
"In us
werewolves? Some
werewolves succumb to their wolf instincts, those who do not have control of the beast, or haven't harmonized with it. They become mindless beasts for one or 2 nights a month. They hunt everything that moves and has a beating heart. Going from animals to
humans. Werewolves who DO have control of the beast would become more powerful. Almost an unstoppable beast. But I am different, maybe because of that witch that gave me The Marks of Runes. My senses are enhanced. I can see, hear and smell better. And my mind becomes more serene. I don't feel angry or uninterested. I feel that everything will be ok. But do you know what the best part is?"
Kiara was listening carefully to his explanation, taking in all the information and processing it, then she glanced at the moon, it was indeed a full moon, she didn’t have acknowledged it, not until he pointed that out.
So werewolves would exhibit different behaviors during full moon, it was an interesting fact, also a bit scary. Jaken was not the best example of a werewolf, since he was not aggressive or mindless, and imagining others stronger than him, it was hard, since he was already a powerful beast. Kiara would keep that on her mind, in case she would run into another of his kind, she really hoped not, maybe this was the reason that made him so unique. In the end Kiara just shook her head in denial, she didn't know what kind of answer he was looking for, the wolf turned to her.
"I have been in peace, way before this night. And it's all the same constant: you. You are the constant of my peacefullness. Thank you."
Kiara eyes widen a bit, her cheeks gaining a soft blush once again, she never expected to hear that. Deep down on her heart she was delighted, at least all her trials had some meaning, in some sort of way she was able to light Jaken’s burden, giving him some peace. This was enough for her, this was the reason she needed too endure all her bittersweet feelings until the end. Until he had no more need to keep her around, she would endure all of it, if that meant Jaken would be happy.
A gorgeous smile appeared on Kiara’s face, she couldn't hide how happy she was after hearing his confession, she then spoke in a sweet tone, shaking her head a bit.
“No, you don’t need to thank me, I did nothing that deserve a thanks, but I'm glad that somehow you feel that way near me” Kiara then saw the black wolf also taking a seat, speaking once again.
"The legend says that normal wolves would howl a song to it: to the moon. To let other wolves know that they are still there and alive, to those who are far away, to those who they love.... and those who are not here anymore. The song is a way of saying that they are near their home." he sat on the floor "That they must walk a bit more until reaching safety and comfort. A place where they could rest nearby those who they love the most."
It was the first time that the elf had hear the legend, it was beautiful but also carried a deep meaning behind of it, feelings. Kiara moved her eyes from the wolf and placed them on the moon
<”A way to show that they are still alive…”> she thought. On this very moment Kiara heard Jaken howling, she closed her eyes, burning his howl on her memory, so she would always remember the sound of it, it was a prolonged and deep howl. Perhaps it was his way of showing his parents that he was still alive, that he had come this far, even though he was alone. This was what Kiara thought, the meaning of his howl, a way to show to the world that he had endured all his trials, that he was still there...
The loud howl echoed throughout the woods and caught someone's or something's attention, it quickly dashed to the origin of the sound, lurking and hiding on the dark shadows, behind the trees. A pair of red eyes, the same creature from the previous night, keeping a close eye on the interesting scene, then it just creeped its way out, blending into the darkness.
