Rallying the Troops
| Avalon |
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Avalon had been closer to the South this time of year, especially with Winter being so rough. The Northlands would have made it harder for her with her age, but in the warmer climates, she was pretty well off. She had sent Tanaraq off across the lands some time ago to find what remained of her family, and her companion had eventually found Gryphon's location along with a few others. After talking to Valentine about his plan, she had informed the others and let them know that she fully intended to join in Valentine's efforts, with or without them. While she knew Dragon wanted to join, she wouldn't allow it. He had two children to look after and care for, and she'd be damned if he went and got himself killed for something that he didn't really need to partake in. Drake and Wyvern needed him more than she did. Her own children were already grown, and despite her age, she wasn't too worried. Sure she slowed down a bit in the winter months and as the seasons passed, but she hadn't lost her fire nor her will to keep going. She continued to train her body and refused to let old age take her so easily.
When Valentine called, Avalon answered. She cast her head back and howled her own song, calling forth those that she had informed. If Valentine was calling, then she felt it was time. Or close to it, anyway. The call was a bit vague, simply summoning those he had spoken to, she was sure. But knowing him, there was no doubt they'd be marching soon enough. She made her way across the fields until she was beneath the trees, the scents of many wolves permeating the area. Among them, she could smell wolves from Abaven...Valentine...and a pack she didn't know. But when she arrived, she recognized the large fang-toothed male. Last she had seen him, he was a mere boy. And now? He was all grown up. Standing with him and Valentine was a yearling with fangs like Chaos' own, and she placed him as the alpha's son. The femme stood tall, her gaze brimming with determination and fire. Tanaraq swooped down and landed between her shoulder blades before leaning in to whisper something. Nodding, Avalon looked to Valentine. "There's more waiting to join us beyond these lands."
Tan had managed to find other Ancora's and their allies outside of Boreas, and they too had pledged themselves to the cause. Avalon knew many wolves inside and outside the lands she called home, and she had learned that some of them had their problems with the slavers as well. No doubt it was the reason why they decided to join in. They wanted revenge and blood. |
