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The winter days slowly gave way to spring, the warm thaw something both frost boys enjoyed in the embrace of their mate.
As the weather started getting warmer, they had no idea how he managed it, but Aster convinced them to stay in the Warren with him for a little while. It gave them the chance to explore their mates adopted home though, so it was all good.
Except for the unimaginable horrors that made the entire continent a death trap.
Jokul stared at the strange creature frolicking in the river in front of him, wondering why he wasn’t the one coming up with unnatural horrors like that. “Seraphina hates you, doesn't she?” He asked, not looking at his and Jack's furry mate.
“What're you talkin about, mate? Sera's a right doll, made this place all cozy just like Galifrey.” Aster's voice was full of amusement, but Jokul didn't turn to glare at the Easter Bunny, too fascinated by the creature in the water.
“So wait, your home world had places where everything was out to kill you?” Jack asked, also entranced by the horrifying thing before them.
“Right on, mate,” Aster said, still not bothering to hide his amusement. “Doesn't feel like home if somethings not out to do ya' in.”
“You're insane,” Jokul growled, before gesturing at the abomination in front of him. “Seriously, how did Fearlings become Apex Horrors in a universe capable of... this.”
“Hey, no need to be mean. These beauts were a gift from Seraphina.” Aster had the gall to sound just a touch offended.
“Its an unnatural Horror the likes of which even Pitch Black never would have turned loose in the universe.” Jokul's words were punctuated by his gestures at the said abomination splashing happily in the river before them.
“Hey! It is not unnatural! Seraphina is Mother Nature herself and created it, how much more natural do you get?”
“No, what did you say it was again?” Jack asked, a morbid edge of curiosity in his voice.
“Its a Platypus you drongos,” Aster grumbled, even as Jack leaned closer to the duck billed, furred creature in the water.
“Its venomous... I didn't know mammals DID venom.”
“Well, they may not have been mammals, but most of the wildlife on Galifrey was venomous, so I guess Seraphina added that in as a bonus,” Aster said grinning.
“Venomous is a bonus. You know, you keep calling us starkers, but I think you've got it wrong,” Jack chuckled, moving away from the river to where Aster was lounging.
“Well, I can't complain mate.” The Pooka grinned at both his mates, reaching out to drag Jack down by his side. “Hey Frostbite, get over here.”
His paws were already petting down Jack's sides, but he was greedy and wanted both his mates on hand.