-wandering hearts under the moon-

[Grengirl]

Instead of a proper answer Alex growled backing away and shifting before running off like the violent youths had seconds before him. He reached out his good in Alex's direction briefly then collapsing fully to the ground. Tears spilling down his human face in rivers. The monster River had made him into would always live inside him that much he waa now certain of Landon had also convinced himself Alex never wanted to see him again either.

It took almost an hour of self loathing before Landon recognised the direction Alex had gone in was the same direction as the place they had met. Slowly he made his way not remembering exactky how he had found that clearing in the first place. Bring still overwrought with emotion he became somewhat lost.

[Happy~]

Alex-
I was still in wolf form when Landon entered the forest. Sniffing the air I head into his direction and come up behind him growling. I was scared of what I saw so it made me hostile toward him. Crouching down I growl softly again wanting him to shift also so I wouldn't feel so threatened toward him. Even though pack wolves had been by all I could smell was my own fear and uncertainty as I watch Landon. Inside I was freaking out and whining with the wanting to be close to him but the uncertainty and fear of what would happen if I did.

[Grengirl]

A deep growling from behind was the first indication to Landon that he had been found but until he faced the wolf he was uncertain by whom. The slightly patchy coat of a familar pattern rather than scent was the marker he was forced to go by. "Alex?.. I didn't come to hurt you if that what you think? I wouldn't .. I only wanted to protect you things just got out of control." Explaining wasn't going to help but he feared shifting and the pain it would cause him in his current health. The red head lay on the ground trying to mimic the canid actions that were far more awkward with the humanlike body. Once down Landon rilled unto his back. "getting up wont be easy without your help and I woukd think you understand my gesture?" Really he was as vulnerable as he could make himself in either form and it was a sign of submission to boot.

[Happy~]

Alex:
Watching him I realized he was pain and felt bad at first but I was still cautious. Stalking up to him I lean over him and growl softly. Accepting his submission I softly nuzzle his face then back up and sit down. It would be easier to talk if I was human but I had no clothes. Unsure of what to do I wondered if he would bring me some. Looking at him I tilt my head softly hoping he understood that I would need clothes if we were to talk. I just hoped we would be able to move forward from this but right now there didn't seem to be a sign of it.

[Grengirl]

"I didn't think much before following your path.. I wasn't even sure I'd find you. I used to keep some stuff not far from here. A blanket, jogging pants and a T I think? Its been here a long while but you might be able to sniff it out. Its wrapped in thick plastic that plastic scent ought to stand out." He had not touched his .. What was Alex to him? Well title didn't matter so much he just hadn't wanted to upset the other wolf with him more. He wpuld let everything be on Alex's terms for the time being. That was a part of him showing submission now. "He pulled a knife on you, held it to your neck.. I wasn't about to smile at him and roll over.. You mean too much for me to let someone hurt you. You must believe that much?" The red head's eyes not leaving the ground as he continued to lay on his back.

[Happy~]

Alex-
Hearing there were clothes in the forest around where we were I lick his nose softly then pad off in search of the plastic scent. I came back half an hour later in human form and dressed in clothes that were a size or two to big. Sitting down I look I at him, "I know that." I say. I had been thinking of how to respond, that's partly why it took me so long. "I just didn't know what to do or expect. Certainly not you having powers like that..." I say. I run finger tips across his hand so lightly it's like a ghost touch. "I don't know how to feel about you now. I'm just scared that you'll hurt me. I know you never would but what if you get mad enough about something or at me....?" I look to him with sad eyes.

[Grengirl]

"Its fire magic.. it manafested weirdly with me because of my wolf half I guess and it took me a long time to get control over both my shifting and my magic. Its more like a fire breath when I'm shifted." Landon wanted to ignore the rest of the question. Hateing the knoledge that it was a possibility if he was cornered or threatened enough .. became frightened.. "I don't think I can hurt someone I care about. I couldn't hurt River.. I tried once. My fire was nothing against her my teeth did break her skin but all I remember after drawing blood was white hot pain. She tried to make me cruel like her. Alex I would rather die than hurt you or just about anyone else again. If our packs end up waring I won't take part. Not on either side. I really really don't want to fight anymore Alex. I don't want to be .. Him." Landon felt hurt, alone, frightened, deeply sad but more than a hint of anger surfaced when 'Him' was said refering to the person he had been when pinning the gang member up in his burning palm. Cold, cruel bur confidant. Very much the oposite he felt now. He had set up, leaning against a tree but his submissive stance had changed little. His birthright was a alpha but he had been raised a soldier and soldier's submit to a leader. He wanted that to be Alex. "I know you would never make me act like that Alex that why I'm willing to submit to you." Trying to make a formal bow of submission to Alex. "I'd serve you before my own kin."

[Happy~]

Alex:
Hearing that he considered me higher then his kin was a real compliment to me and I blushed softly. "You know how important it is that you say and you can never break that." I say and retract my hand from him. "I'm sorry for running I just didn't know how to respond, I've never seen someone use magic like that. Especially to the point of almost killing someone." The thought of it again sent a shiver through me. It was hard to look at him the same but I managed it. Running a hand through my hair I look at the ground, "How can we fix this?" I ask now regretting that I ran like that. I was being reckless when I did considering how I shifted right there. Looking at him I bite my lip, I didn't want thing to get complicated between us especially when we were still trying to figure out what we were and our feelings. "I feel safe around you, like you'll protect me...but I'm scared that you'll hurt me." I confess with a whimper.

[Grengirl]

"I don't want to take it back. Even if your kin won't accept me as I am I know you do.. I don't want to frighten you. Alex please.." Please what don't be frightened of him? He scared the crap outta himself the way he had reacted to the gang member. "I didn't even with Steele but he had that knife to you .. I had to, I couldn't protect you without.. I don't want to be hated, or feared anymore. Alex I just want a life. But I don't want to be alone either. Don't abandon me?" He had no idea just how much his pleading resembled that of Steele's in the jail. The difference was Steele could have had others, planed to have others while possesing the young Alpha as his own Landon was just frightened and really had no one else to turn to. His pack at best had tolerated him before becoming injured and now did not want him back but feared him enough to not refuse. He would never be comfortable or accepted. He would never lead nor be allowed a mate. With Alex he had a companion, a friend he could trust, maybe even a mate? "My kin hate me, fear me because of who I was you know me now .. Do you really believe I would hurt you, knowingly hurt you Alex? If so I failed at my attemp at a new life and I can just stay here." He began to sob openly and half expected to be beaten for showing his emotions so blatently. That was how things had been for him as a pup. Stand too tall against authority. beating. cry. beating. Fail. Beating.

[Happy~]

Alex:
It broke my heart to see him so upset like this. I did want him back in my life and regretted the moment I was still scared of him. Though his pleading resembled Steele's I didn't compare the two, I couldn't. Landon wouldn't treat me the way Steele did. Taking his hand I lean forward and kiss him gently on the lips. It surprised myself really because of the confusion I had felt about my emotions but I knew now who I truly loved and wanted to be with. "Don't cry." I whisper and wipe his tears. "I'm not scared of you really...and I know you wouldn't hurt me." I felt really bad now, I didn't mean to make him cry. "I'm sorry." I say and lean back a bit still scared he would reject me. This thought made me squeeze his hand.