It was late at night when the dark woman awoke from her slumber. It had been another nightmare that was the cause, one about being trapped in the den again as her children were being taken by Damien and Nemesis. It was a terrifying nightmare that she had been having ever since the great escape. She could recall having been stuck with nightmares before, in the beginning of her journey here in Teekon. She closed her eyes, panting in the darkness of the den. Behind her she could feel Burke, but not even his heat could comfort her. She needed some air and clear her mind somehow. Or perhaps something totally different.

She quietly wurmt between the many bodies in the den to the opening. She crawled out, making sure her tail did not tickle one of her family members and wake them. Of course, the chance was big that they would wake anyway, but she knew how irritating it was to be awakened. She breathed in the cool midnight summer air, placing her haunches on the slightly hottend ground. 

She stared up, catching through the treetops, the sight of a sky full of stars. Oh mum... If only you could see me now. She whispered. 

Her eyelids lowered slowly as she let the wind take her message up to heaven- to mum. At least the grim images of her mother's dead body had removed themselves from her mind. Her mind went to something different that night; to Judas, the coywolf who had given her her trademark scar. If Issun was alright, did that mean Judas was still okay too? Was he safe, somewhere where he couldn't flip out? She dearly hoped he was fairing well, even though he was a mad man. They had both been creatures of the dark and had shared quite an interesting bond, but all had been lost when she hooked up with Burke. Yet, she didn't regret seducing the old male.

Soon though, Malice heard the stumbles and rumbles of a heavy body. She smiled at the almost-rude words of Burke. She turned her feminine head to look at him, all sleepy and messy. SShht... The kids are sleeping. She shushed him in a gentle tone. Her smile grew, the pictures of the nightmare slowly disappearing to prepare for another night. I was just... Never mind. She whispered again, turning around fully and placing her fore paws closer to Burke so she could give him a kiss on his cheek. 

His features softened as time progressed, which was quite a possible sign of him not being grumpy anymore. Oh, who was she kidding? The old male was always somewhat moody, but she guessed that was also a reason why she felt such a strong pull toward him. He wasn't perfect in her eyes, but he didn't need to be. All his flaws made him a character with realistic charm and a big heart in which she hoped she would be one day. She let out a sigh. She thought it to be pathetic to talk to the dead. But keeping secrets from loved ones was never the way the go- she knew that. So with his encouraging nudge, she finally spoke.

I was just wondering if mum would be proud of me. She said in a hushed voice. I know she would've wanted grandchildren... She added softly. Her eyes followed his to the night sky. It had fascinated her and Avalon so much when they were younger. Now she just wondered how he had ended up. Perhaps he had taken over LuciferPeak, changing it to AvalonPeak, as was tradition. Da had promised it would be MalicePeak one day, but she guessed he had always been lying.

She sighed. I feel bad though. She hadn't been such a horrible mother and I repaid her by bringing her up there. She said with a slight nod to the heaven's above them. This was turning into a rather grim conversation. I was selfish and cruel, though I guess my mistakes brought me to a better place. Without her, I would've never met you. She added with a small smirk at the male. It was time that they would brighten up a bit. To talk about her dead mother was not the reason she had gone outside. 

She was just about to close her eyes to listen to the silence of the forest as Burke kissed her. Her cheeks grew hot and her eyes popped open. She was still not totally used to the sweet side of Burke, but was liking it more and more. Her heart was just melting for him as he tried to make her feel better. I guess that's what cares more... She sighed and moved her head to him and under his head to snuggle.

I think you'll redeem yourself with this litter. She joked as she thought of how PYRO ALMOST DROWNED AND VASSAGO LOST HIS TAIL TO A BEAR. They were doing pretty great. At least their kids weren't mentally retarded yet from a stumble down the mountain or almost drowning. As long as they were alive and breathing, she considered it all to be alright. She nodded, agreeing with his statement. It's one crazy road... She mumbled as she thought of all she had been through. She was half the age of Burke and already had several traumas and a pile of regrets. Oh boy, she couldn't wait to be older O_o.

She softly nipped his neck as he made his comment, though there was no point in denying it. Only with you. She said as her voice was slightly muffled by his gray fur. She couldn't help but want him when they were so close together, and was doing everything in her spiritual power to somehow get her message of desire to Burke's brain by the bond of love. Of course, saying it would've been easier, but Mal never went for the easy way.