<i>the life that once was</i>

The Grotto

Disaster has struck!
Years ago, an earthquake broke open several entrances into a deep, winding series of subterranean systems. It was thought that deep below, underground rivers snaked their way below Moladion. Now, flooding in the Northern reaches of Moladion has proven this theory to be true.

The Grotto is almost entirely submerged. Many of the entrances are completely inaccessible, and those that are only extend a few hundred feet before ending in water. The lower entrances, however, act almost like a giant drain for Moladion. Water pours down into the Grotto's maw as powerful rapids and waterfalls, and large amounts of debris have build up throughout the area. It can be exceptionally dangerous to travel due to the risk of flash-flooding and dams suddenly breaking, but the Grotto does offer the most consistent access across the floodwaters because of those dams.

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the life that once was
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Posted on July 16, 2015 at 03:56:25 AM by DEVIL May Cry

I know that I must look very different to Risk now. I was a creature in my prime when I took over Paracon and trained him. I came to Moladian knowing what I wanted and I went for it and then I defended that right over and over again until the meteor crash. But I knew that coming back the second time, I would not be a ruler again. I don't think I did a terrible job with Paracon but I know I could have done better. There were times that I failed as an alpha and even worse, as a father, mate, and imprint. I put myself through the ringer for all of it but I've never been one for regrets. So instead I look upon my past as just that, my past. Being alone in these caverns gives me a lot of time to think about the past now but at least with Heyel back at my side, I at least have someone to talk to about it. That is, until someone real comes up, then it seems the Angel King is nowhere to be found. Oh well.

His words serve to warm me to my core. It's been a long time since anyone's even remotely called me a leader. I've been called much else but nothing close to such a compliment. I've failed the pack of Diveen and my own blood with my actions and I wonder if Risk even knows of the reason for my exile from Diveen before the new leader took over. I tilt my head in curiosity. "And did you accomplish what you set out to do?" I am genuinely curious of his journey since I don't have many of my own these days. I look over him once more as I wait for his reply, taking in his scarred form. He's very much a patchwork of battle scars much as myself now and I find pride heaving in my chest at such a notion. When he frowns for a moment, I am curious as to what he has to frown about but I don't ask about it, finding that there are many answers out there now that I don't want to know about.

He tells me then that he went to a pack and asked about me but the leader didn't know where I was. I am curious to know this brother of his because I don't recall ever knowing of Risk's siblings or other family besides the mother he always doted on. Of course there are many things I don't remember now so for all I know, I once knew his family all by name. But the importance of this message seems to be that he had a dream so I focus on that. "Oh?" I'm sure he'll understand that I'm waiting expectantly to hear of this dream. Of course I've always valued Risk's intelligence so it is with a patient smirk on my lips that my golden eyes brighten and I listen attentively as he starts to tell me. When he mentions a white wolf biting at his heels, I find myself smiling nostalgically and as if I'll see him simply by thinking of him, I glance over my shoulder, a soft murmur falling from my lips though I'm not even thinking about it enough to realise if Risk will hear it.

"Oh, he thinks he's hilarious." There's a knowing look in my eyes but I finally look back at him and listen as he speaks of a boy with white and silver fur and red ears. It sounds like someone related to the Angels but I don't know a lot of the younger ones since I wasn't around after the attack on Calliel. I do recall the name he mentions of his father Faol'an and I have nothing to add to that subject since I don't know of his fate. Finally I manage to answer. "You're right. That is a curious dream." I say before I try my best at straightening up, my tail waving out behind me. "Well, here I am. This is my home now." I say it as a matter of fact, not like someone who's ashamed to be living in caves instead of a safe pack land. I know this is where I belong, especially as my body and mind deteriorate.

When he turns his attention back to me, I shift in my discomfort. I've never been one to talk about myself but I know he's just trying to be friendly so I take a deep breath and try anyway. "Well, you see it. I still eat and drink and sleep. I don't have many friends but who needs more than a few? My family...well, I believe they fare pretty well. I haven't really spoken to any of them in a while but it's better that way. Heyel, well, he's going to be a little hard to find." I take a step toward him, lowering my voice as if my invisible friend will somehow hear me and get offended. "He's not around anymore if you catch my drift. I'm afraid the same goes for most of the rest. Boneclaw disappeared from Moladian in the meteor crash and Moonglow sadly passed away after a battle. I believe Lucian still comes and goes from Moladian so you might find him lurking. Jaidah is gone as well. Arsenic...well, I haven't seen her in ages so I would think she's gone too."

Devil May Cry.male.twenty two years.40in.195#.forever alone.father to many.loner

Replies:

~ Mind Over Matter ~ - By Risk July 21, 2015 at 01:48:24 PM
the life that once was - By DEVIL May Cry July 23, 2015 at 03:29:17 AM
~ Risky Business ~ - By Risk August 16, 2015 at 10:59:46 AM

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