I was curled up tightly against Mother. It has been such a trying day. Mother could not return to her home. Father was badly injured. Heyel was not around. Emotions were running high and I knew I had to stay with Mother. I would have stayed in Diveen to watch the numbskull that attacked Father, but I knew my place had to remain with Mother. She had been shaking all day waiting for Father to come and now that he was tucked away with the rather large den, Mother still seem distressed. I did my best to calm her down, to care for her as she always did for me when I was just a pup. She was not acting like herself, she was breaking down and I would not allow her to be seen in such a state. That is why I was here with her. That is why I am here to comfort her as watch it. Grandfather always said an Angel must act like an Angel, but I find it completely difficult.

I have already fought Guardian earlier. I was pent up with anger and frustration. I heard heard the rumors that Covet attacked only because my older brother and his side-kick decided to be jerks. Though after our fight I learned the truth and my anger and frustration returned to life. I wanted to find this Covet and give him the 'Angel Welcome' he deserved. Mother wasn't pleased to see my pelt bloodied and my leg injured, but her need to tend to me seemed to keep her calm somewhat. Each time she licked the blood it would be rough at first, her Latin reminding me that we don't fight it own, but I let her lecture me - if only to distract her from everything else. As I lie beside her my mind is racing worried about everything. It is when I catch the scent of Guardian do I lift my head. He beckons me to come and when I try to lift myself up, I stop myself when I feel Mother try to curl around me as one of her paws rests along my back.

I look to Guardian giving him a silent 'I'm sorry' as I go still for a moment. When I feel Mother begin to relax again and her paw slides off my back I quickly get up and quietly walk out of the den. I lower my head and press it against his neck and let it slide down to his shoulder in a gentle manner. My anger at him was gone and I wanted him to know I was okay. When he leads the way I cannot help, but stop and turn around to look at the mouth of my parents den. I hope she doesn’t wake up while I am gone. I manage to follow Guardian, but my lope isn’t as graceful as it should be. My back leg sore from our scuffle earlier. When we reach the Grotto I follow after him through the dank and dark entrance. Each white paw is carefully placed in front of the other as we go through the tunnels. When we finally make it to our destination my fluffy plume behind me waves slightly in silent greeting to the two males. The scent of Covet causes me to growl as I head over to stand next to my older brother not wanting to get that foul scent on me. Softly I speak to the others one golden trimmed ear pointed to either male for their response.

“Achilles have you found Grandfather yet? Mother is worried. I need to get back to her so, let’s get this meeting done quickly.”