//------------------------------// // Honesty's Torment // Story: Monster's Debt Paid // by Jaycren //------------------------------// Fenrir runs from Zecora's hut, tears in his eyes and blood underneath his nails. The taste of her flesh on his tongue. Once again my nightmares feed, Zecora's breasts I hath made bleed. Her throat was in my jaws, as I scratched her with my paws. I must be far from here, to protect the one I hold dear. To the forest I flee, where she will never find me. Entering into the Everfree, he disappears. The forest enfolding its king. His Heartsong Of Regret Torn From His Throat Hold On To Me I Was Hoping You Could Pull All These Tears From Me That This Is What I Need The Wounds I Have I Need You To Help Them Stay Clean Please Hold Onto Me All These Nightmares Remind Me Who I Allowed Myself To Be When I Let Fear And Anger Make Me Forget The Good Inside Of Me I See Them Coming Between Us And I am Running Out Of Places To Hide Zecora exits her front door, a cloth held against her neck. Her clothing was torn, her breasts hanging free. Long red bloody marks marred them. Damn this forest for hiding my mate, this place I am beginning to hate. Of His power he is afraid, but such will not scare this maid. This time I was nice, next time he'll need ice. I don't mind playing rough, this Zebra is made of sterner stuff. My heat has only cooled, my wolf had best not be fooled. Standing within the circle of her yard she calls out. He wouldn't have gone far, this will not my love life mar. My words will find my King, the forest will listen to his Queen's whim. Fenrir Come To My Side With Me You Don't Have To Hide No Need To Apologize For What You Were Forced To Become So Come Back To Bed And Back To My Arms You Don't Need To Stay Outside Alone With These Tears You've Cried No Need For Sorry For What's Tearing You Apart It Won't Matter Here You've Got A New Start Come Home Hearing his mates call, he runs deeper into the Everfree. I hurt her in my sleep, her safety I must keep. I can not go back, knowing that I might attack. Faster he runs, It was a dream of that hateful day, that almost made me slay. His Heartsong calls across the distance, as he flees farther from his mate. Alone Inside Of Me It Builds Until It Explodes I'm A Horror I Can't Hurt You As Well My Claws Lashed Out And Drew Blood I Know The Smell I Can't Keep This Poison From Hurting Those At My Side The forest carries the echoes of it's King the many leagues back to Zecora, the pain clear to the Zebra Mare. Taking a breath she curses, then sends her reply. It may let him my heartsong hear, but to him, the Everfree will not let me near I Told You, You Don't Have To Hide I Will Stand Right By Your Side To Help You See That All That Was Done Was Not Your Fault And No Need To Be Alone Anymore Come Back, No Need To Hide This I Will Not Abide To Know You Suffer Alone In The Dark I Don't Care What Tears At Your Heart Come Home Come Home Come Home Come Home Fenrir perked his ears, his mate's reply echoing within his head. Turning away from his love he continued his trek, deep into the Everfree. Spotting an isolated cove of trees he settled inside. Waving his clawed hands backward he enclosed himself, the forest bowing to its king. Singing his pain out into the air, he knew the forest would send it back to her. But he would not return this night. He would not again risk her health just so he could have the comfort of another sleeping next to him. I Can't Go To Your Side My Claws Must Not Pierce Your Hide I Chose The Path That Led To The Things I Have Done I Will Not Let Any Harm Come To My One My Howl From Inside It Echoes Out To You My Bride I Am Sorry For Breaking Your Heart But I Can't Stand You Getting Torn Apart By My Claws Zecora listens to the echoes of her Fenrir dying across the grove where her home is nestled. Snarling out into the darkness, she snorts "Of Me Rid, it is not that easy. Fenrir, my love you can not stay hid. When this tantrum is over, come back to your lover. A nightmare from your past is no reason to act the ass. I will hold you till they are done, for I am your one. You can not fight destiny, you will end up with me." Snorting her indignation at the forest, she returned to her house. Her last words echoing into the darkness as she shut her door. "That Wolf Thinks I am A Wilting Flower, He Has Not Yet Beheld This Zebra's Power. I am a warrior born, I will not him scorn. I have been a Storm Caller and a Shaman's Daughter. He is not aware of the power of this mare." Pausing to lick the blood from her hands she sneers, "With His Claws He Has Marked Me As His Wife When He Returns I Shall Gladly Give My Husband His Own Mark With My Knife."