The Summer Bonfire Festival (Year 20)

Artorias’s words pull a sad smile to the small woman’s face and she dips her head in gratitude before placing the wooden tiger that she had brought onto the stacked wood. Soft words are given to her nephew before she turns and moves to where Eltrys sits, gently leaning into his side as she waits for the Festival to begin. Eyes are on the Lord of Cinder as she pays no mind to the Raiders wolves, trusting in the neutrality of the pack’s traditions as a space for her to make an appearance and enjoy the night.

When the tall alpha speaks, Haydée listens with rapt attention and he talks about celebrating life and the light they carry within themselves. Hope begins to buoy her spirit as she starts to allow herself the chance to enjoy the night, the company, and the celebration taking place. As he welcomes them and tells them all to revel, a dark shadow suddenly looms over her and all the smaller woman’s hopes are dashed.

He speaks, no threatens her and Haydée refuses to look at him, remembering the promise she had made not to interact with wolves of the Raiders Hollow and to keep the peace of the Hallows. Gilgamesh’s stance relays his intention but she keeps her eyes on the grass between his paws, refusing to look up at him or to be intimidated by his rude behavior. Gaze flicks up to find Artorias and she silently begs him for forgiveness, knowing that her presence has ruined his event.

Two big males’ step into the line of sight of the angry raider, one in front and one in back and she darts her eyes over to Bae-Syl and catches his lavender gaze that is now inflamed with rage. A subtle shake of her head tells him not to intervene before a small incline of her head tells him that they are all leaving, with him hopefully following to offer support. With a soft sigh, Haydée stands and murmurs to Eltrys, “Sorry I ruined everything.”

Those are the only words she offers before turning away from the blazing bonfire that was supposed to a be a chance for her to get some closure with the deaths in her life and instead sets out back to Polaris lands at a quick trot. Head held high, tears burn in her eyes as the small woman realizes that she will never safe as long as the Raiders continue to hold a grudge.




-exit Haydée-



"Haydée Kedieo"