There is a strange sort of partnership that had grown between me and Eclipse. She was a hulking figure of seduction and coyness underlined with a bit of wickedness that I was rather intrigued by. That isn't to say I modeled myself after her! Except... sometimes I did. Sometimes I attempted to walk with as much swagger as her and my words became a purr rather than the brazen, bold ones they typically were, and when Halcyon gave me a weird face I stopped. Yet, secretly, I grinned. She had been by a few times since the birthing of my children and I could see a sort of panicked worry beginning to grow on her. In turn, I grew restless with the need to hear any news. Had she had the pups yet? I hadn't traveled very far from my den since the birthing of my own, not because I was weak but because I had become so incredibly attached to my pups it was difficult to leave them.
Halcyon was helpful when he could be, but there were times his illness meant all he could do was breath and sleep, and I took to making sure the children nestled against him often. A sort of visceral reminder to his soul that it COULDN'T abandon me even if it wanted. Not us! I am in essence stuck between a rock and a hard place. It irks me knowing I should be making the rounds of Asteraia. I doubt my mother ever spent so much time hovering over me and Lazarus and just staring in wonder. I doubt she was as maternally inclined as me - not that I held it against her. It is her memory that drives me, the need to prove myself, and I pace at the edge of my den, a sense of urgency in my steps as the pups squeak and roll in play. Something feels... wrong.
It is only when the first scream rends the air that I stiffen, ears pricking as my nostrils flare and I lunge towards the opening of my den. A low growl bubbles in my throat before my ears snap back, then forward once more. I can't.... I can't leave them. Not yet. Knowing that help will come to me, I wait anxiously, until one of my trusted wolves arrives. "Watch them!" I demand, because I am afraid Glorall has attacked and my family must be protected.
After I lurch out of the den is when I hear her call and I see her in the distance, wobbling, and disappearing into an abandoned burrow. My brows slam down as I race towards the area, flattening those red and blue flowers with carelessness. The sight of such vibrant blood stops me in my tracks, eyes flying wide and her scent so strong. "Eclipse!" I say, in alarm, as I race to the edge of the makeshift den as she groans, as more blood coats the dirt. A trail of it leads right to her and I lay down on my belly, half in, half out, as I see her panting. I whine, tail thumping the ground in encouragement, but dare not go closer. My own instincts had been strong and I assume hers would be stronger, even though I had begun to notice her lack of care for... boys.
And by those pups scents, boys it is. Until the girl comes and I see her tiredly grab it. "Oh look at her," I say to distract my friend from her pain. "She is lovely! Not doubt she will grow to be a mighty warrior," I say with a pained grin, a homage to when I had called Eclipse a warrior from the start. "You must be hurting. Hold on, please." Then I scrabble backwards, pushing up so quick I slam the top of my head into the roof to he entrance and grimace, then scowl before rolling my eyes as I scuttle back and let loose a howl, calling for my brother-in-law. "Viserys will give you something to help the pain and stop the blood." I peer down at all the blood, nervous of it. "Do you suppose... you are okay?"