Looking upon the moon, the darkness eases the self doubt away and the Shadow can be the person not many see. Some only see what they want to see, for once she wishes that they see what she cannot express. Some are too busy to even notice for she always listen to them no matter what but when it comes to her some are around and try their best to help while others...are not truly listening.
She hears the howl of a wolf. She smiles as the wolf comes to where she sits on the bank of the river. Nothing has to be said. As the wolf sits beside her, he stares at her with those amber eyes, understanding the secrets she holds in her soul. That gentle creature places his head in her lap and she strokes his head, soaking in the strength and love he gives to her. He sleeps as she gazes into the silver moon for her peace for the time being.
Peace, a word that only is sought for a moment. For the Shadow, the peace is only temporary. As she looks at the moon, settles against the tree and closes her eyes to hide away every emotion that is brought forth. To hide away what many do not see or cannot understand. As she falls into a sleep that is needed for her soul, that gentle wolf emerges into human form. He places a hand onto the side of her face trying to bring the comfort she seeks. For he seen every tear, smile, and sadness, however, sadness has caressed her face more than ever. He looks at the moon, praying that she can help Shadow. Shadow has built her own frozen prison to keep everyone at bay, including him.
He looks at her once more and sees her struggle with the one aspect that tears at her soul for how she was treated stays with her and had never left her. Betrayal and humiliation keeps her is this frozen prison. To be treated the way she had, he often wonders of how she can be there for those she loves and be loyal too. Oftens wonders how only a few truly gets the wishes she holds in her heart. Often wonders how she could walk on when the constant battle of shame is placed upon her. Silent as he walks this earth, silent is the Shadow walking amongst these shadows of her inner hell.
He turns away from the moon to gaze at her only to find her brown eyes staring back at him, he sees the violence of what was done in her eyes and her silent plea for help. A silent plea for acceptance for who is she despite what was done to her, to be loved even though she feels that there is no one.
She sees the human form of her protector and pleads for the pain to end. Pleads to end the turmoil in her soul. She reaches for his hand, not sure if he will grab it or let it hang in the air, he grabs her hand and holds it tight. A relief for her. He moves beside her and pulls her into him, hoping that the comfort he is sending her calms the chaos in her soul. She moves to sit in front of him while he leans back into the tree, she leans back into him. She leans her head back and gaze into the amber of eyes of protector, still seeing the strength and love he has for her. Two aspects he has always given her even when she built the prison she holds herself in. She faces the moon knowing that she is in the security of her protector, she can finally enjoy the silver moon for its beauty. Shadow asks the moon for one wish. He watches her gaze into the moon and hears her speak of the wish. He sees Shadow truly smile and for that he is thankful. He places his hands in front of her, she links her fingers with his and leans back into him as he gathers her into his arms for its the sense of security and love she seeks. Her only wish. Her protector will gladly honor that wish now and forever more. He leans to place a kiss on her cheek and holds her as she calms the chaos in her battered soul and seeking the comfort that is needed...
