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I have not seen her since the fight and yet the minute my eyes lay sight on my sister, I feel grief in my heart like a great loss. I did this to her and I know that it was justified in the protection of my home but it doesn't make the pain any less. I wish she would have found a different way to invoke her real motives. I wish she would have entrusted in me, her brother from birth. Though we were never close, I would do anything for my family and that has never changed. Devil would throw his life down for any of us, this, I know. Even her. She may have turned her back on him all those years ago but he never gave up on her. In the rare times that father and son do get together to talk, his subjects have of her more recently. He knows that she's in Moladian and he has even tracked her down to see her from a distance. I don't know if she's aware that I wouldn't be surprised at all if she is. He is proud of the wolf she has become and he tells me of this every time he sees me. He just wishes she would talk to him, see him as the wolf who raised her. Of course this is none of my concern. It's no my fight but theirs and theirs alone to work out. If Stella wants to live out the rest of her days hating Devil for something I'll never know or understand, that's her decision to make, no matter how misguided I may see it. She is my sister and I will do everything in my power to help her. I can see the pride still etched in every crease of her muscle as she stands to greet me. Even in the midst of all the pain she must be feeling now that the adrenaline of battle has left her veins, still she refuses to give in. I admire that strength in her even if I cannot see reason to do it myself. I am proud of the limp I show now and the hiss through my teeth every time my shoulder or thigh aches with the effort of walking. I don't mind that it feels like a million wasps are stinging me every time I move my neck. It is the scars of battle and I don't mind adding a few more to the shelf of my hide. I can see purpose in her gaze even from here and I know that she has a reason for calling me. I may not have understood it on the precipice of battle but I know that she is determined in whatever she is setting out to do this day. I have seen to my family and I have let them know of my victory so I have all the time in the world now to reconnect with my sister. I do not see her as an enemy and I doubt I ever will. Misguided, misunderstood maybe, but never an enemy. Her first words cause my brow to rise and my ears to flick back in uncertainty yet my eyes show only patience as I wait for her to get it out. She starts a sentence but stops, wincing despite her wishes not to show pain as she stops before me. My ears flicker forward, concern instantly brimming in my eyes but I redirect it, waiting for her finish speaking. When she does, my eyes show only cautious curiosity. She wishes to join the ranks in Diveen, even after defeat? I tilt my head, thoughtful even as she continues. She wishes a high rank, something that makes my lip twitch with uncertainty. As my sister, I could give her whatever she wishes, however it would not win the hearts or minds of my pack and queen. As the freshest opponent to challenge for the throne, they still see her as an enemy because she tried to steal their home. They would not take too kindly to the idea of her just waltzing in with a crown on her head after hurting their king and defender. Maybe I can find a compromise however. "Your offer will not be taken lightly, of this, I assure you. You are my blood and I would not be ashamed to have you in my home. I trust that you would keep Diveen safe just as I have. I can offer you the rank of King's Guard next to our brother Chance if you would have it. It is a good starting position and one that will have you in line for higher positions in the future. I understand if you expect more. I cannot however, reward you with such until the pack trusts you." My eyes soften, hoping she understands. Kane_male_bound to Sinopa_mate to Isola_father to Achilles, Sage, Solaris, Ariel, Haziel, Forfax, Hope, Shiloh, Phaedra, Calliel, & Izrael_son of Kiska&Devil May Cry_39', 190lbs._High King of Diveen_ten years old |