Do What We Must

Venom’s knee jerk reaction was to outright deny this tool to further the Empire. She just lost Hattori, a very important part of her life and the pack, how could she be okay with letting another of her own go. Iki returned softly an answer that echoed her own. Venom held much power over the heads of those in her pack. If she asked they would be expected to go, but how could she do that when she wouldn’t have wanted something like that for herself. When she didn’t want to let go of any of her wolves.

The conversation and options ahead of her were unappealing to say the least, and Venom struggled not to let her own biases and desires cloud this option. Iki went on after a moment of silence, and Venom felt the pressure on her heart increase higher. Brows furrowed as Iki continued to speak her mind. Ikigai or her siblings were one of the only options ahead of them.

Venom looked away at the revelation, hating it and the possibility it meant. A reminder of how old her children were getting. Could she do that to one of her own offspring? Venom wanted to keep them beside her forever, her family should be close especially after the loss of their father… Was she even strong enough to accept this suggestion?

"That… Is a very steep price.” Venom whispered as she pressed a paw against her chest, struggling with the tightness of her heart. She loved her children unconditionally, could she let one of them go> Could she make this decision for them? Being an Empress came with a life full of difficult tasks and decisions, but this one was proving the most difficult of all. She knew Elysium’s loyalty would be worth it, but could she live with herself?

"Venom"