children in the dark

There is something about the golden boy that makes the young Leader want to smile, to laugh, and just enjoy life as it comes. His tail does not stop wagging and Haydée finds herself relaxing further as the joy that had fled her in the face of her father’s death now slowly begins to creep back into her life. The sun may be leaving the sky but the girl has found her own source of brightness... her own source of warmth in the darkness that seems to be surrounding her and the girl is suddenly loath to see it leave.

She offers him shelter and food for the night but, truthfully, she does not wish to see him leave… ever. A part of her suddenly wants to protect this endless fountain of pure joy and the girl abruptly knows that she will defend him until her death. It is such a strange, strong sensation yet she knows it to be true. He asks if she is sure and the girl’s smile only grows in magnitude as she steps out of his path and the off to the side as she shrugs her shoulders and says, “Of course I am sure, Bay. Ethne has plenty of food and space to spare so… why not share the wealth?”

It is a rhetorical question that she does not expect the boy to answer. Bellamy had taught her when to be defensive and protect her family but, right now, her father’s compassion shines through as she gestures for Bay to follow her and she prepares to lead the golden boy a tour of her pack.


"Haydée Kedieo"