I had to break free.. I...couldnt take it anymore once I realised what was happening to me. The change I was going through.. It was not me.. I will admit reconnecting with myself on that intimate level felt good.. Really good.. The inner animal within my soul.. I felt like blinders were lifted from my eyes.. The animal within me gave a subconcious roar of dominance and roamed free. Until blue eyes froze me into place making me pause staring back feeling as if a fencing match was taking place from the tension and electricity rising until.. Acceptance, Warmth and yes Love replaced the tension between us. My Maiden of Shadow. Just friends and allies for so long but there was a shift and I saw Apolla in a new light. Unexpected but pleasant beyond measure. There are naught restrictions but acceptance of who Iam completely. I do not need to put up a facade or any defence mechanisms with her. Its pure completely so..

Its still new like a sapling but firm roots are there, a solid foundation for us to build and grow upon. I accept her completely as the warm caring woman she is, whos determination is unmeasured. I know she would have given up her powers for my arm to be healed, Gods be praised that was not the case. But seeing her satified warm smile that night, comforting her through the tears as we finally ripped through the veils keeping my arm blemished, make the unbearable and intense pain all worth it. I will protect her, my Maiden of Shadow be it from demonic hoards or unkind words. Apolla and me will take the world by storm and overcome whatever obstacle is set before us