A family breaking

He didn't want her to leave him, but that was too much for him to admit to, even for him. He felt left adrift, releasing both his parents would be gone. He was making a new life for himself with Hazel and Spider. But there was something about knowing that you had your parents to fall back on. He closed his eyes, pressing his nose further into her chest. There was so much he wanted to say, but he didn't know how. So instead he cleared his throat and lifted his head. Looking at the tiny wolf in front of him.


“Alright. If that's what you want, mum, then I'll run interference with Grandpa.” He'd think of something. He'd lie to Sirius. He hadn't lied to the Warlord before, but the old wolf would be too distracted from the flood to look too deep into it. He'd say he'd sent Hanako on a mission. That was his right, as Heir. “But please, keep your companions with you. If you get into trouble, get word to me and I'll come.” He hated the idea of her out there alone, especially after last time…