die and rise again and again [ASHEN MEETING]

Much had happened since the last time the pack had gathered together. They lost many members, but more importantly they had gained an ally. She had seen Chimera’s strength and she knew he would make his own pack worth carrying the Empire’s name. The others who left were hardly even worth her mental space now. Her family was torn asunder, there were not very many relics of the past that she had enjoyed. All hope of recreating her childhood was now destroyed. So Ashen would be forced to move onto the next phase of their evolution, her own children would step into the paw prints of the great wolves that came before them.

That went for the youth that remained as well. Hela’s children especially. Toxicity had long poisoned her own offspring and it was no mystery they had followed after their well named mother. When Hattori told her Calamity had left the tragedy had truly sunk in and made those loyal to her so much more precious. Venom clung to Plague more than ever now, their bond would be the one that stood the test of time. Her one full brother, beside her as she stood beside him. Chimera, for keeping his word and doing far more than Toxicity or Calamity had ever done for her. Despite all of his flaws his loyalty was unquestionable.

So as a pack they would stride forward. Take this first step into a better future, welcome the changes that were inevitable, and become stronger for it. Venom strode forward into the moonlight as it reflected off the brilliant white trees. The glowing water of the shrine illuminated her monochromatic frame. Venom lifted her head and summoned the core of her pack, the members that had shown and proved their loyalty to her as Empress. She called for her family and wolves she now saw as friends. Close allies.

Venom relaxed and awaited the true wolves of Ashen to surround her and her Shogun.

Mandatory meeting! I'd like to see everyone in by the 26th but if we can gather up faster i'll move things along! Gonna work on some promotions!