This one is my favorite. X] Saya and Dante. <3


Saya stood atop the hill and gazed out at the horizon as the sun slowly slipped behind the distant mountains. She sighed and closed her eyes, turning away.A breeze rustled her white pelt as she climbed carefully down the rocky hillside. She looked back at the hill for a moment before turning and trotting in the other direction. The sky was rapidly darkening, and she should have been home an hour ago. Her parents would be worried and probably angry, but she had been waiting. But, her risky behavior had been useless, as he hadn't come. She sighed and trotted forward.
When Saya arrived at her large white manor house, the sky was pitch black, and she was met by her mother. She had an expression on her face that was mixed with fright,relief, and anger. She rushed quickly up to Saya and studied her carefully. "Darling, where have you been? Your father and I have been terribly worried! Are you okay? Did you get hurt?" Saya lowered her head to hide her sorrowful expression. "I'm sorry Mother, I just lost track of time." Her mother looked her over again before sighing and saying,"Well, okay then. But, Saya, you're father will not be happy to hear your excuse." She shook her head and turned to go back inside. Saya hesitated to follow her inside. She was quite sure her father would be extremely upset. But, she finally decided it would be worse if she took too long coming. She took a deep breath and walked slowly up the porch steps into the house.
Saya closed the door quietly behind her and turned to face her father, her stood glowering at her. A growl rumbled in his throat as he watched her. "What excuse have you got for being out so long past your curfew? You had your mother and I going crazy with worry!" His eyes flared as his voice rose, and Saya took half a step back before she spoke. "Father, I am very, very sorry. I was watching the clouds, and the sun began to set, and I entirely forgot my curfew." She bowed her head, and her father considered her for a few moments. Finally, he said,"Saya, I will not keep accepting these excuses. If this happens again, your punishment will be severe. I cannot stand for you being gone all hours of the night without telling either of us." With that, he turned and disappeared into his office. Saya released a relieved sigh.
Saya found her mother again and said goodnight to her. She wondered if her father was still upset. She stood outside his office door and hesitated. Finally, she knocked on the door. Her father replied in his tired voice,"Yes?" She took a breath and opened the door. "Father? I just wanted to come say goodnight." She was about to turn and leave when her father stood up. He walked up to her and smiled. "Saya, you do understand I am not trying to make you unhappy with this curfew, don't you?" "Of course-"Saya was cut off by her father. "Because your mother and I love you very much, and we just want you safe." He smiled at her again, and nuzzled her gently. Saya smiled to herself, and then pulled back after a moment. "Goodnight Father. I love you. See you tomorrow." Her father grinned and replied,"I love you too Saya. Sleep well." He went back to his desk, and Saya left the office.
She yawned and walked up the stairs. She entered her room, closed the door, and was about to lie down on her inviting bed when she heard something hitting her window. She cocked her head and walked up to it. She watched as a couple small rocks hit the glass, and then pushed the window open. She looked out, and her heart fluttered. "Saya!" Dante stood down below her window, a wide grin on his face and his green eyes twinkling brightly. Saya grinned and called back,"Dante, what are you doing here? My father is still awake." Dante smiled and replied,"I needed to speak to you. It's important." Saya bit her lip and then said,"Wait, I'll be there soon." She closed the window and opened her door. She glanced around, and then walked quietly to her parents' room. She peeked in and saw her mother asleep in her bed. That meant her father was still in his office. Saya then left the room and walked silently down the stairs. The door to her father's office was closed, and she saw light coming out from beneath it. She grinned and walked up to the front door. She pulled it open, trying to be as quiet as possible, and then went out, closing the door behind her.
She rounded the manor house and found Dante standing in the same spot as before. He grinned and embraced her as she approached. Saya closed her eyes and took in his familiar scent. Dante then pulled gently away and smiled at her. "Saya, I have something important to tell you." Saya replied,"Okay, but I must first know why you weren't there at sunset, as we promised." Dante nuzzled her before answering. He spoke quietly through her white fur. "I have been called in as a soldier, which is both the reason I wasn't there, and what I wanted to tell you." Saya pulled away from him, her blue eyes wide. "You've been drafted?"she asked him, her voice quavering. Dante closed his eyes. "Yes. I had no choice." They were silent for a few minutes, before Saya murmured. "I am going to miss you." Dante smiled and nuzzled her gently. "I'll miss you as well, my love." Saya closed her eyes, trying to hold back the tears that were forming in her eyes. Dante murmured to her,"Wait for me. I will return someday, and I want you to be there when I do." Saya smiled. "I will." She knew her parents would most definitely not approve of Dante, as he was lower class, and they were of high standard. But,he was her love, and she would find a way to be with him. She would at any cost..
After a few more minutes together, the two said goodbye. "So long Saya. I will be sure to write you every week." Saya smiled through her tears and replied,"Goodbye Dante." Dante grinned, his green eyes glowing in the light of the full moon, before turning to leave. Saya waited until he was far out of sight before she turned to go back to the house. She opened the door quietly and dashed up the stairs, forgetting to check if her father was still in his office.When she reached the top of the stairs, her father stopped her, looking quite tired. "What are you doing down there?"He asked her suspiciously. Saya hesitated. "I was getting a snack. I suppose I was still a bit hungry after dinner." Without waiting for her father's reply, she walked quickly past him and entered her room. She closed her door and climbed into bed. She thought about Dante and her heart fluttered. She would find a way to be with him. They would be together forever... She fell asleep with a smile on her face.
More is to come with the story.. ;]