#wttsh lone frontier

[sleepdeprivedsimp234]

Think you can create either headcanons or a short story for LoneFrontier (TxAk)? Like Texas teaches Alaska how to ride a horse on his ranch, or Texas had to confiscate an Alaskan Malamute from a neglectful owner and gives it to the larger state knowing that the heat could kill it. Its up to you honestly.

how about I do a little bit of each? :3

"Laska!! Open up!!" A familiar accent rang out from outside Alaska’s "Wilderness".

Alaska set down his wood carving and got up from his rocking chair, walking to the door. He opened his door and looked down to see Texas, who was wrapped up in heavy jacket and probably three layers of clothing. The shorter state appeared to having something wrapped up inside his coat. He let him in without hesitation.

"What’d ya you got there, lil buddy?" Asked the Last Frontier as he sat down on his bed, patting the space next to him.

Texas sat down next to Alaska, leaning into the warm hand that wormed its way under his shirts and hoodies to rub up and down his back. "Well…..I found a certain someone on the streets outside El Paso…wasn’t quite sure what to do wit’ him, he doesn’t quite belong in the desert…. Figured that ya might know what to do."

And with that, Texas unzipped his jacket and pulled out a small, fluffy Alaskan Malamute puppy. It couldn’t have been more than a few months old. Alaska’s gaze softened as he saw the poor pup. He gently took the puppy out of Texas’s arms, holding the little guy close.

"You said you found him where?"

"El Paso. Chihuahuan Desert. It ain’t as hot this time o’ year, but he still shouldn’t be there. Poor thing was left on the road. I’d take him but Texas ain’t no place for a Malamute like him." Texas explained, patting the poor pup on the head.

"Ah. Does he have any tags or a collar or anything?" Alaska asked, combing through the pup’s fur.

"No. Even if he did, I doubt that whatever pendejo (generously: idiot) abandoned him wouldn’t come get him back." Texas answered with a scowl.

"Fair enough….what kind of sick asshole would leave a winter dog in the desert…" Alaska sighed sadly… "I’ll take him, he’ll fit in just fine with the rest of the pack up in Alaska. They could always use another friend."

Texas seemed relieved at his partner’s answer, leaning up to peck him on the cheek. "Thanks amor…"

Alaska reached down to ruffle Texas’s hair, chuckling. "What should his name be? You found him, you get to decide."

"Oh! Uh…." Alaska could practically hear the gears turning in Texas’s head. "Maybe Blue?"

"Blue?" Alaska asked amusedly.

"Like the bluebonnets in my state. He looks like a Blue to me." Texas grinned in that oh so dumb way that Alaska loved.

"Blue it is, then."

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They have 13 fur/scale children: Alaska’s 5 malamutes (Balto, Togo, Fido, Snowflake, and now Blue), and Texas’s German Shepherd (Sam), his Australian shepherd (Lacy), his chihuahua (Maria/Spawn of Satan), his cat (Lulu. She’s a bitch.), and his coachwhip snake (his name is Princess. (actually his original name was Noodle but Texas called him "Princess" once and the name stuck)), and his horses Ranger (American Quarterhorse, has an attitude), Bella (Appaloosa, an absolute angel) and Ruben (REALLY really big Shirehorse. he’s very scary if you don’t know him.)

^Alaska gets along with most of Texas’s animals, except for Maria and Ranger (they both have attitudes). And he’s convinced that Texas is Snow White.

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Alaska walked out of Texas’s farmhouse, already sweating despite the fact that it was still morning. He was wearing nothing except for a pair of shorts. He would’ve gone full nude, and while Texas wouldn’t have minded all too much, he told Alaska no. It took every ounce of strength for Texas to do so.

"Oh look who’s finally up, Sleeping Beauty!" Texas teased lightheartedly, brushing through Ranger’s mane.

"Yeah yeah…it’s not my fault the heat makes me lethargic, lil buddy." Alaska chuckled, ruffling Texas’s hair.

Texas huffed a little headbutting Alaska’s hand away and setting the brush down. "C’mon, we’ve got a long day ahead of us. Follow me."

Texas walked into his barn, carefully maneuvering around his numerous goats and chickens. Eventually, he came to the back of the barn, where the horse stables were. "Today ya get to ride Ruben, he’s my biggest horse!"

Alaska caught up to the excited Texan, rubbing his shin that had gotten headbutted to oblivion. He paused once he saw what was in the stall.

See, when Texas had said "big horse", Alaska had expected maybe a big quarterhorse or something like that? He honestly didn’t know much about horses. But Ruben was a whole other beast. Standing at nearly 20 hands, Ruben the Shirehorse was big enough to stare Alaska directly in the face. Alaska could’ve sworn he felt the horse’s eyes baring into his soul. Alaska never thought he’d meet the day that a literal horse intimidated him.

"Ruben, for the love of god stop scarin’ the big bear man. You and I both know that ya ain’t scary." Texas said, breaking the tension and silence.

Ruben huffed and stamped his hoof a little before nudging Texas’s shoulder as if to say "Mamaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…."

"Don’t give me none of that sir." Texas said in a motherly tone.

Alaska watched on in both amusement and astonishment. He cleared his throat to remind them that he was still here.

Texas turned back to Alaska with a grin. "Sorry bout’ that. Ruben ere’ likes to think that he’s scary, but he’s an absolute sweetheart. Don’t let im’ intimidate ya. It’s Ranger ya gotta worry about, he’ll bite ya in the ass any chance he gets."

Alaska nodded a bit, "Noted…"

At the end of the day, it was safe to say that horseback riding was NOT for Alaska…

[Flashbacks to the "RUBEN PLEASE-" "OW GODDAMNIT" "GET AWAY FROM THE FENCE DO NOT DROP ME ON THE FENCE-"’s]

….and he much preferred watching Texas trick/horseback ride (the heart attacks were worth it if it meant that he never had to mount a horse again).

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The "cold" x "warm" cuddles are very much real here

Cuddle piles with their animals when it’s too cold.

Texas has not left Alaska’s side ever since Blair and Cora (the winter storms) passed through. Yes he’s aware that Alaska is cold to the touch, but he needs his cuddles.

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"Texas c’mon…. I have to get up, I have a meeting with Hawaii today." Alaska said with a fond sigh. Texas was completely coiled around him like a snake, seeking what warmth he could.

"Nuh uh….m’cold…." Mumbled the lethargic Texan, somehow cuddling into the taller state even further.

Alaska chuckled, rubbing up and down Texas’s back. "You do realize that I’m even colder than what’s going on in your state right?"

"I know…doesn’t stop the need for cuddles….laskie cuddles…."

God he loved this man…Alaska cradled Texas in his arms, gently kissing him on the head. Maybe some more cuddles wasn’t too bad of an idea…

[a few hours later….]

Hawaii had begrudgingly teleported to the Statehouse to check on Alaska and see what the hold up was. She ignored everyone she walked past, not really interested in talking to them. She kicked Alaska’s door open, something that she and Texas only really had the privilege of doing. Speaking of Texas…

Texas and Alaska were curled up laying on Alaska’s bed, surrounded by Alaska’s large fluffy Malamutes. Balto gave a small welcoming "awooooo" to Hawaii, his tail wagging at seeing another familiar face. Texas was practically buried in Alaska’s neck, hiding his face from sight with his long legs wrapped around Alaska’s waist. Alaska cradled Texas close, sleepily scratching his scalp with one hand and rubbing his thigh with the other.

If Hawaii snapped a picture of them, threw a few fur blankets over them both, turned off the lights and silently shut the door, that was nobody’s business but hers….

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FINALLY FINISHED

Hope y’all enjoy this :)