down but not out

Truthfully it wasn't a huge surprise that Avalon hadn't won against the raiders, but that didn't mean it wasn't still discouraging - bordering on downright depressing. All Corvus wanted was to raise his children here in this peaceful group, to teach them to be self-sufficient but honest and compassionate - everything the raiders weren't. He'd never teach them to take from the profits of another group's hard work, not ever, though maybe this was a lesson for them in the type of wolves that were out there and willing to take advantage of anyone and everyone.

Still hurting from the minor injuries he too had endured, joining Twig in slowly making their way to the spot Corbie had called them all to. A sigh fell from his lips as they made their way there, happy to settle in alongside her and next to the fire. Though their loss was a heavy one, he didn't feel completely hopeless. He still had his wife and his children, and a pack he was thankful for, and he knew they would rebuild no matter what.