Her's hooves buckled underneath her as she hit the ground. She was darting left in another instant, swerving in a zigzaggy path to avoid Hesh's antlers. She wasn't quick enough, much to her dismay - her rump was slapped by cold bone, and the stag's triumphant bellow rang through the peaceful forest.

"TAG!"

She wheeled and looked around, adrenaline pushing a crazed grin onto her face. The group of deer on her tail had followed suit and were speeding away, trying depserately to escape being it. FIU, however, was lagging behind, caught in a fit of laughter that slowed her hooves. The doe darted forward, catching her friend in a flying tackle that sent them both tumbling to the ground.

FIU let out a burst of bubbly giggles. "TAGTAGTAG," Her yelled gleefully. The pressure of her lover's absence had been slowly forgotten; at least for now, she was happy. The pair dissolved into laughter, unable to move for shaking with mirth. Mystress trotted up next to them, followed by Emiva. Both were smiling. "Guess that's it for tag," Mystress commented. FIU nodded in agreement, unable to speak for hiccupping. "Well - it was f-fun while it l-lasted," Her gasped. Emiva giggled and nudged to two to their feet. Cavalier sauntered up behind them, Hesh alongside. "Girls. Can't play with 'em, can't play without 'em." He snorted in a disgruntled fashion. Her grinned. "Ain't that the truth. You stags have no imagination."

"Sunset's pretty tonight, isn't it?" Mystress interrupted to spare an argument. The others turned to look at the horizon. "Yeah. Romatnic." Lier grinned and looked at Her, but before he could speak, Hesh stomped on his ankle, silencing him. "Not yet", he growled under his breath. Her's ears pricked up and she looked around. "Not yet what?"

"Ooh, nothing," Emiva breezed. Something in her tone was too lighthearted. Her narrowed her eyes. "Mates, I'm a murderer. I'd spill it, if I were you."

"RENOJACK IS WHAT. PFHAHAHAHAHA."

"FIU!", Mystress scolded. "We weren't supposed to tell her!" The feathered doe shrugged and giggled uncontrollably. Her's eyes widened. "...Renojack? What about 'im?"

"He's right here, love."

The voice - that delectable, beautiful voice - made her spin on her hooves. Right he was. She couldn't see the rest of them anymore - as much as she wanted to have htem for backup, they'd all vanished into the bushes with ripples of laughter. Cautiously she approached him. "Back for good?"

"'Course not. It wouldn't be any fun then, would it?" He grinned lightly at her. "But I'm back now, doll."

"Well, good."

~

The evening fell on two lovestruck deer, wandering through the forest, silent. Her's legs were like jelly. The thoughts filling her head were useless - ones of love, most unintelligable, but good enough to keep her occupied. Renojack tood long strides, as quiet as she. The fireflies around them were giving off a warm light.

What was she doing here?

It was only a few minutes before RJ opened his mouth again. "I'm going back."

She expected cold disbelief to come. Instead, acceptance met his words. "When?"

"Soon as possible. I've got a shipment pinned down and I don't wanna lose track of it."

Maybe she was going crazy. The words coming out of her mouth didn't seem to be her own. "How long?"

"Month or so. Not nearly as long as last time."

"Fine."

A flash of light, and he was gone.

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Sorry about the crap. >:C Kind of hard to type when your mother's hovering over you like a wasp.
Possible revisions tomorrow.