Peace Amongst Chaos

All was quiet in Ebony, the combination of winter and sickness reducing the pack to a silent conglomerate of wolves just trying to get by. Bane would know, his mate and youngest pup had caught the blood tears. That's what he called it, for it was the most obvious symptom of the sickness. Restless nights guarding the sick den where his stricken family members were quarantined. The four other healthy pups were all crammed into the second den, little Lior finding warmth and playmates with her brothers and sister while this epidemic lasted. And as to what Bane was doing in the Rock Garden... he still had a family to feed. Lemmings were amidst their burrows frequented under the more larger rocks. It made for some sport to try and catch them as well as take his mind off of things.

The mountain winter was not kind this year. Thick snowfall having saturated the ground from the grey clouds. Almost like the ash from the volcano eruption that had brought him to this land all those years ago. Always the need for shelter and to keep moving. The rodents little head poked out failed to notice the pale, snow covered wolf until it was too late. Pinned. Snapped up in a few bites. Still hungry, as would be his family tonight. Food required food to find more food. And Bane simply wasn't having any luck today.

The elder had scented the other wolf for a few moments before eating the rodent. Her knew this wolf from the scent surrounding and protecting the lands that letting others know who lived here. He'd never met her in a one on one conversation, or even seen her in general. But Bane still felt duty bound to talk to her, a shiver from the chilly evening fogging his steady breaths as the surrounding mountain's shadow's cast over their territory ended the Ebony wolves day early. As the twice banished approached the one called Raisa his paws naturally widen with each step so he wouldn't sink into the snow. The crunch of the frozen snow as well as the wind's direction gave way his presence. He cleared his throat and stood a few paces behind her, giving a grunt as he lay down. "My matriarch. Are you well?" Bane rumbled as he shifted on his belly.