☣Disturbia☣

She found herself lingering at the border. She had been in process of locating various herbs, naming the ones that she knew and their uses. She hadn't spoke to Erani in some time, and the new Lead Healer was nowhere to be found. It was perplexing. Shouldn't it be different? Shouldn't there be an active healer amongst the ranks? She shook her head. Rising up on ivory stilts the dame turned away, heading deeper into Valhalla. Surely she could talk to someone about this? But who?

Thoughts where interupted by a blood curlding scream. Ears flattedn against her skull at the distrubing sound. Breaking into a run she went to investigate make sure no one was hurt. Upon her arrival, she noticed two things. A strange bird at the edge of lake, screeching at a thrashing form. His movements where wild and violent, but began to grow weary. Without a second thought she plunged into the lake. The water was frigid. Legs worked desparately to get to the wolf. His black pelt nearly matched that of the lake, dual toned eyes only able to see him due to his thrashing.

By the time she was close enough he had managed to get himself to shallow enough water that he could stand. Jaws parted to speak but words would fall on deaf ears as the brute collapsed, his body shaking. Eyes widened as she shot forward the remaining distance. Jaws gripped his pelt, and with a giant heave she began to pull him from the waters, onto the shore. His mouth foamed, frame still quivering. She had never been taught what do to in this situation. Tossing back her skull, she called for the only wolf she knew would know. Erani. Her call broke the eerie silence, shattering the quiet. Dropped her muzzle, she pressed her nose into his pelt. A familiar smell hit her like a wall. He was one of Erani's pups, was he not? Givng a gentle lick to forhead she began to speak him. "What is your name little one?" Lyrics fell softly, asking him simple questions first, hoping desparately that he would respond.

It was winter. The chill that surrounded them was hard to ignore. The pup had grown fast. Laying down beside him, she pressed against the length of him, trying to keep him warm, though the both were wet. Eyes darted around with worry, she hoped Erani would come quickly. Gaze hesitated on the strange bird that had been lingering. He had better not cause any problems for her.


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