She happily watched him remove the contents off the spoon. His lips carefully enclosing around it so nothing would fall. He chewed slowly and carefully. He didn’t want any of it to choke him for it would cause her worry. Something he wished to stay away from. She was already worried about enough. He was however excited to explain to her everything he knew about his history. She however wouldn’t let him till he had completely finished his food.
Alaska happily pulled her bowl that had been filled with food over so she was closer to her mommy. So much had gone on for her she felt safest being close. Neither one minded. She was growing on Derek to the point he knew when they parted ways he would miss her. He would miss Anya more but he knew a human would never be welcomed in his house. His mother extremely against them though he wasn’t sure why.“Easy.” Anya spoke putting the plate down and lifting him as he coked gently. He tried to wave her offShe happily watched him remove the contents off the spoon. His lips carefully enclosing around it so nothing would fall. He chewed slowly and carefully. He didn’t want any of it to choke him for it would cause her worry. Something he wished to stay away from. She was already worried about enough. He was however excited to explain to her everything he knew about his history. She however wouldn’t let him till he had completely finished his food.Alaska happily pulled her bowl that had been filled with food over so she was closer to her mommy. So much had gone on for her that she felt safest being close. Neither one minded. She was growing on Derek to the point he knew when they parted ways he would miss her. He would miss Anya more but he knew a human would never be welcomed in his house. His mother was extremely against them though he wasn’t sure why.
“Anya please wake up.” Derek pleaded as he held her close. Not like a lover would but that of a best friend or even brother. He was worried about her. She was quiet and her breathing was normal but her stomach growled. She hadn’t eaten anything with him, it was all her just feeding him. He had to find a way of getting her some food and fast. “Alaska, is there any food left?”Alaska barked happily as she ran to her food bowl but whimpered. She had eaten it all but she got an idea. She raced over to the wagon and began to try and tug something out. Derek looked over and chuckled it was her puppy food. He tried to explain to her that it wouldn't work. The forest knew and the animals came to life. Those with hands began to gather what they could from her wagon as the trees told them what to grab.Though it took a bit they had a plate o
Her heart began to pound as she began to stir. Her body shooting up as the memories of what happened just hit her. Her eyes shooting over to him as he tried holding her back. She listened as her head began to pound. She really hated this feeling.“Easy.” Derek spoke as she tensed. He gently put his fingers into her hair and began to message her scalp. Anya relaxed at his touch, the rise and fall of his chest . If there was one thing that made her drop everything was a good message. Didn’t matter where it was. His fingers didn’t even have to move and it was relieving the pound. “Just relax, the forest is making us something.”“Hmmm.” Was all she could say as she relaxed into his fingers. Her eyes closed gently and Derek chuckled when she began to snore. He couldn’t believe how much she was like his Anya. Gent
Anya began to stumble backwards as the pain began to seep in. She couldn’t believe it. She was so careful and here she was. The little boy in her arms began to stir as her one arm dropped from him. Her feet tripped, sending her over the edge.“Anya,” Derek screamed as he managed to get up from the wagon. His own pain filled his heart as yet he failed another woman he cared for. He couldn’t reach her in time nor could his gifts help in his state. His mind was blank as he watched her disappear into the darkness.“Well I at least got the element bender.” The boss angrily snapped. “Kill the other two.”“No.” Anika cried but as they got close a spike of ice stopped them. Derek turned to them, tears flowing down his cheeks.
Derek woke from his nightmare covered in sweat. His breaths came in pants as he looked over to a sleeping Anya. His fears slightly disappeared as he gazed upon her peaceful face. He rose gently and walked over to remove the lone strand that fell. He was so lucky to meet someone like her. Caleb snuggled up to her side peacefully sleeping just looked so right. He wished her child was there however.Turning he walked out of the room and down the stairs. Anika was there waiting for him which startled him a little. She couldn’t contain the laugh that rolled out of her. However it was quiet so as to not wake the fairies in the house. Derek just scowled at her.“Sorry but your face was priceless.” She said trying to contain her fits. Once she was able to, she continued. “What are you doing here so early?”
Derek bolted up, sweat dripping down every part of his body as he gasped for breath. The nightmare that he has lived with is coming back worse. Not only is it him losing the princess but now losing Anya as well. His heart and mind can't take too much more of this. He just wanted to die every time it happened.His eyes fell on the Angel beside him and he sighed. He had to fight it because he promised her he would. He snuggled down to her as he sighed. He should go and shower. He was sticky and gross. She didn’t need this beside her. Rising gently he made sure to replace his body with a pillow. Alaska replaced his head area for him as he walked to the door. His eyes stayed on her as he went.The food on the table tempted him as a smile formed. He was so hungry and knew he would love to let the fluffy eggs and golden brown hash browns fill the void but the n
Anya slowly started to feel the warmth of her body as it lay comfortable on the supportive mattress. A small weight in her stomach caused no discomfort. She could smell the fresh dew that lay on the grass outside and the night animals heading to their burrows. The morning chickadee’s singing their sweet melody. She smiled warmly before realizing she wasn’t in the tent. Shooting up her eyes scanned the area as panic raced through her. She had no idea where she was or how she got here. The fear of the hospital room coming back to her as her breaths came in heaves. Her chest starts to get heavy as yet another panic attack strikes. Alaska began barking causing Derek to jump up. “Its okay.” He cooed as his arms snaked around her. She jumped at his touch but as soon as she saw who it was she turned in his embrace to hold him.
“Come, breakfast is ready.” Anika spoke gently, stepping close to Derek. Her arms reached by him and scooped up her son. When he was safely tucked on her left hip she placed her right hand on his shoulder. “The table is right there. You can see her from there.”“I can’t eat without her.” He gently spoke, stroking the back of her hand with his thumb praying she woke soon. For a woman he has only known a few days he was so attacked. Something he knew he shouldn’t be as his girl was out there somewhere.“You need to. Derek, she needs you strong. If you stop eating and healing you will be back to square one. She needs you.” Anika gently spoke to him trying to comfort his troubled heart. “Plus you're not even leaving the room because you will be right there.”