i may not follow, i may not lead, just walk beside me

Mercury nodded, and perhaps that was why he had told Avantika. Why he was starting to trust her. She understood, and she would fight for this pack, their home. She would have his back, and the back of those he cared for. Artorias knew what he was doing, declaring her the winner. Though it had been hard for him to accept, he did so now.

He had heard a little about Resin before, the founder of the Hallows. He hadn’t known that she was Avantika’s mother as well. Foster relationship was no weaker than blood. Not to Mercury. “I understand” Mercury said softly, reaching forward, he bumped his shoulder gently against her, and he smiled. “And we’ll make sure of their safety. Together.” Two lost souls, who had found their light in the Hallows.


"Mercury"