I could feel the sorrow and sadness that hung over Spirane the moment I woke up. The mornings on the mountains were normally so serene, the songs of the birds filling the air. But today, the sunshine was dulled and the the birds were quiet. There had been death that loomed over the lands since I had joined, but now I felt it more prominently. While death was a normal thing for me, this was a sad death, one I did not find peace in. I almost did not leave my den this day, feeling a desire to hide away from such feelings. That was until I heard the mournful and apologetic call of Purge. My heart constricted in my chest. Purge was a powerful, strong willed leader, so to hear her sound like she did, was painful. I stood, and quickly exited my den. Following my nose and instinct to where the alphess was.

When I arrived on the scene, there were a few other wolves there. But I payed them no mind as I saw the bodies before me. Two older wolves, one bloody and beaten, the other looking most healthy. They appeared to be mates, the way they had died together. It struck me that these were the previous alphas of the mountain, that purge had done this. But it was not the white clad female's fault, purely accidental. I looked up to purge, seeing the sadness in her. I walked forward to the two bodies. "Tavvauvusi(goodbye) strangers who hunt in the stars," It was my way of showing respect, even though I did not know them. Death's like these should always be honored.

I turned from the wolves, in time to see Natu walk in. I smiled warmly at her and walked towards her. Brushing up against her in a warm, friendly manner. "It is most nice to see her again, even on such sad times," I said with a sad smile. I allowed the white female to walk forward and pay her respects to the fallen monarchs. I wait until she seats herself to seat myself next to her, in an almost protective manner. Ever since Lillith's attack, I had taken up the role of Natu's protector. I sensed this female had been through far too much in her life, and I wanted to make her life easier.

My ears pricked forward as purge began her speech. It made me smile slightly at her words. It took a real wolf to take blame for this and to openly apologize to the pack. Purge was certainly worthy of my time. Even if this pack would never be the same because of her rule and others would leave, I would stay.

Death surrounds, my heartbeat's slowing down. I won't take this world's abuse. I won't give up, I refuse. This how it feels when you're bent and broken. This is how it feels when your dignity's stolen. When everything you love is leaving, you hold on to what you believe in....