[Shiko Hayashi]

Sealand smiled softly down at the dark, chocolate brown she-wolf beside him. The waves lapped quietly around them, the water washing against the sand. Already, he could feel his fur drying from the short swim they had had together. Jess smiled up at him as well, a devious glint in her eyes. "Let's never leave..." She whispered, burying her head into his chest fur. Sealand chuckled, gently licking her ocean blue hair. "I'd like that...." He whispered. And, honest to his words, Sealand would like that. To be stuck in this moment forever, undisturbed by time. Forever beside the one he loved with his very being. He watched as Jess dug a claw into the sand, carving a small heart with their initials in it. "So the world will know we where here." She explained, staring at it with soft eyes. Sealand sighed and looked to the sky. It was dotted with only a few clothes, the warm sun drying their fur and a soft breeze from the sea sending shivers of pleasure down his spine.
Truly, it was beautiful.
And the goddess beside him. So fiery in personality, and yet gentle and pure when it came to spirit. They were an odd couple, yes, but it didn't matter to him. Where none had seen him fit as a suitor, she had stood up and defended him. Had been so brave despite her weak appearance and her gender. It was something that had really touched him.
Jess looked at him, sea blue eyes bright with life and love. Sealand smiled again, nipping her ear teasingly. Jess giggled and drew away, lightly pawing him in the face. "Stop that..." She giggled. Sealand chuckled.
"I promise... That for now and forever more... I will protect and love you..."
Sealand whispered, silently vowing to himself as well. Jess looked up at him, with those big sea blue eyes, and smiled softly. "And I promise to never leave your side. To never give up on you. And to protect you when you need to be protected." She said firmly.

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I hope you enjoy my entry. I really had fun with redoing the shading and adding a few things into the background and stuff. I hope you like her as well. If not and I don't win, I'd love if I could keep her.
Sorry for not doing any more emo or steampunk items. I just thought that she looked as good as she was.
I might do another entry.

[Pharaoh]

The colors are very pretty! Thanks!

[melon]

Lovely shading! The eyes look nice too. C: