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Post by Revera on Sept 30, 2012 22:07:27 GMT -5
(Back with Shadow and Kit)
Revera felt her paws sucking in the marshy ground after the rain. She longed to rest but there was still so much to do. The heavy act of her mission weighed on the alpha. Her eyes strayed to the lanky black pup she had come to love. The poor thing had no idea the pain it was in for.
She turned her gaze to Kit. They both knew why she was here. The alpha and Shadow couldn't bare the weight of Nightshades body alone. She licked her lips and took the lead blocking the upcoming carnage from Shadows innocent eyes if only for a moment.
"Shadow there's no way to say this kindly so I must show you." On trembling paws the alpha stepped forward and gripped a low hanging branch in her jaws. The twig threatened to snap but she held them steady revealing the black and white wolf in her final hour. She would hold the branch until Shadow and Kit passed through. Revera only hoped she had the wisdom to save the young wolf's heart.
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Post by kitkattish on Oct 1, 2012 2:21:55 GMT -5
Kit followed through, her heart heavy. She glanced at Revera and then at Shadow. She stayed by her friend's side, not wanting her to feel alone.
Kit took a deep breath as the smell of decay became prominent.
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Post by midnightshadow on Oct 3, 2012 15:27:24 GMT -5
Shadow paws at her mother's stiff body. Mama? She squeaks tears forming in her eyes. You can't be dead. No. You're just sleeping. That's right, you're just sleeping. Shadow whimpers and continues to paw Nightshade. Wake up Mommy. Wake up.
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Post by Revera on Oct 3, 2012 15:49:09 GMT -5
Revera let the branch fall with a swish behind them. The pups agonized cries rang in her ears. "I'm sorry Shadow. She wont be waking up." The alpha sat with head bowed over the sad body.
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Post by midnightshadow on Oct 3, 2012 15:57:20 GMT -5
No! Shadow turns to Revera her tears blurring her vision. She will wake up! I just have to try harder. Turns back to Nightshade's body and yells in her ear. WAKE UP MOMMY! She collapses and buries her face in Nightshade's cold pelt. She will wake up. She will. Shadow whimpers.
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Post by Revera on Oct 3, 2012 16:00:46 GMT -5
Revera knew she couldn't convince the young wolf of the truth. She rested her tail over the fragile pups shoulders ready to comfort when she asked. Her eyes turned to Kit for help in all this. Kit knew what it felt like to lose a mother. She was the best hope of reaching Shadow.
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Post by midnightshadow on Oct 3, 2012 16:06:07 GMT -5
Shadow licked Nightshade's cold fur in an attempt to try and warm her. 'Maybe if I can warm her up she'll come back,' Shadow thought to herself. She snarled viciously when she caught the scent of Kings on her mother's pelt.
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Post by kitkattish on Oct 3, 2012 16:59:46 GMT -5
Kit met Revera's eyes and then nodded. She went to Shadow and eased her away from her dead mother. She placed her head over her weeping friend's and hummed a little to soothe her.
"Shadow, be strong. Your mom died fighting. She was brave. And she wouldn't like to see you cry." She said softly, burying her face in her friend's fur.
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Post by midnightshadow on Oct 4, 2012 15:16:28 GMT -5
Shadow looks up at Kit. Why won't Alpha let me have a Mommy? She asked her question directed to anyone who was listening.
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Post by Revera on Oct 4, 2012 15:23:01 GMT -5
Revera stepped up curling behind the young wolf. "Shadow this was not Alphas doing. Your mother died saving Alira. You should be proud of her. Kit is right she wouldn't want you to cry. Don't turn from the Gods because your upset. This is the time we need them most young Shadow. "
The alphas voice was low and soothing. "Sometimes things happen. Its not fair but we cant look back. If you chase your tail you'll only end up with circles."
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Post by midnightshadow on Oct 4, 2012 15:31:43 GMT -5
Shadow sat there and thought for a moment. She remembered what Luna and Sparrow had told her. They said she was strong. She looked back up at Revera. She died trying to save somebody else? That's like when my first Mommy died trying to save me. She looks over at Kit. I should be proud of her.
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Post by kitkattish on Oct 5, 2012 9:19:43 GMT -5
Kit nodded, feeling a lump get stuck in her throat. At least Shadow could be proud...
"Exactly. Keep your head held high..."
Kit nuzzled her friend lovingly, hiding her eyes.
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Post by Revera on Oct 5, 2012 11:50:14 GMT -5
Revera stood and gazed at her young wolves. "Its time." The alpha barked taking Nightshades cold scruff in her jaws. "We shall bury her in the Woods she loved beside her sister. Both of you take a flank." She watched the two wolves not missing the spark of sadness in Kits eyes. Shadow had someone weather she knew it or not. Rayne had always been fond of her but Kit? There was no one for her to come home to.
I must talk to Sigurd. After this is all over.
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Post by kitkattish on Oct 5, 2012 16:01:49 GMT -5
Kit nodded and then looked to Revera. She nudged her friend and then helped take the cold scruff of the late Nighshade.
She waited for her friend to be ready.
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Post by midnightshadow on Oct 6, 2012 11:34:15 GMT -5
Despite the feeling of pride that she felt for her mother, Shadow couldn't help but whimper as she picked up Nightshade's other flank. She followed Revera and Kit silently.
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