This Is What We're Living For

Lucette · 08-30-2023, 10:54 AM

Guilt, worry, and grief had settled in all at once. Lucette had prayed that her mother would bounce back, reveal the strength she had always known her to have if she just gave her some time and some herbs to help with that. She was wrong. She had been blinded by what she wanted to believe. With their mother off seeking aid in another pack Lucy had tried to keep herself busy with her and Bae-Syl’s litter… and even there she felt that she had failed. A sick feeling sat like sludge in her stomach every day, and now even she was battling that grief that had stolen their mother away. She needed to be strong… but that feeling of doubt rested over her head. Not only was her mother gone, but one of her pups had been snatched from the pack as well. The same pup that was meant to be a reincarnation of her father.

She had looked all over the packlands for him. She had sent Ink out after the bird, but though she had found traces of Gavroche’s presence she had failed to find the pup. But there was hope. Ink had found the scents of the boy, as well as a couple feathers, along with that of another wolf. He hadn't been made into a meal for the bird that took him, but Lucette had no idea where the boy might be. That was what gave her a little bit of hope, a little bit of strength to fight back her grief. That and the worried faces of her children. She couldn’t bear to fail the rest of them.

Hearing the call she called to her little ones to follow. She knew she needed to keep a watchful eye on Sou, and Bae-Syl would likely keep pace with Vitani and Ikuchi. She had told Bae-Syl of Gavroche’s absence, and told her children that he was on an unplanned adventure and they would find him soon. There was a chance Gavroche had even been found by a wolf from the pack neighboring them. She didn’t want to lose hope in that. Once she had arrived at the meeting with her children, all except Jericho and Nova who had beat them there, she spoke softly to them. “Join your siblings, little ones. Mama has to talk to your auntie real quick and then she’ll join you.”

She’d break away from the pups, drawing close to Hay before speaking just loud enough for the new Leader to hear. “Haydee… Gav was snatched by a bird… Ink managed to find signs of his presence in some mist filled woods with another wolf. It is possible he has been picked up by a wolf from the neighboring pack.” Her words are quiet, knowing the information is important to pass along. Her expression softens then and she gives her little sister an encouraging smile before brushing her nose against her cheek affectionately.

“I’m sorry to drop this on you now of all times. I know you can do this, Hay. Mother saw your strength and heart. You’ll do just fine. Bae-Syl and I will be here to support you if you need us, okay?” She would then break away to join her children, giving nuzzles to both Nova and Jericho in turn. “Have you been enjoying exploring Nova? Ethne has so many pretty spots in our lands. I wonder if you’ve found them all?” She wanted the girl to fit in, to feel loved. She didn’t know who would dare abandon a child, or if her parents truly had, but Lucy swore to love her and treat her like one of her own.

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This Is What We're Living For

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Lucette