Kings Never Die

*Dragon* · 10-25-2021, 11:33 AM

He had made it to the place of his birth. And of course, it would be where he took his last breath. The old Talisian King made his way to his mother's gravesite for a visit, though little did he know this was where he would die, too. He knew the pines like the back of his paw. He had seen every bit of the North before he lost his eyesight in battle. The earthen male felt a sort of welcome relief wash over him as he took a familiar path that led him straight to Avalon. With Kimahri and Shiva always at his side, the trio would make one last journey North together. Dragon's steps were slow, the chill of winter seeping into his bones. He was old. He knew that. Perhaps it was the Ancora blood that made them live so long, or perhaps it was just luck...whatever it was, he was glad at least that he was able to make it in one piece. "There it is." Ears perked a bit when he heard Kimahri, and with a small smile, Dragon carried on the last few steps he needed until he reached his mother's grave.

With a sigh, he lied down and lay his head upon the spot she had been buried. A sigh of relief slipped past his jaws as he rested. "Hey mom...sorry I took so long to come to visit...you know how things are..." He murmured quietly. He took a deep breath as the tiredness from their journey washed over him. Sightless eyes closed as he thought about all the things in his past. His memories. The good times and bad. Did he have regrets? Sure. who didn't? But he felt he had more good than bad. He had lived his life to the fullest, and didn't regret that one bit.

When he opened his eyes, everything looked...clear. Bright. He could see. He was confused as he looked at the snow-laden trees for the first time in years. "Dragon, dear," He turned his head and he nearly couldn't believe what he saw. Standing just a few feet from him was his mother. Avalon was...smiling at him. She looked whole. Young. Not the frail creature she had been when she passed. Her fiery amber gaze was bright and full of light. "Mom?" He rose to his feet. The tiredness he had felt moments before had completely left him, and he felt young again. Kimahri and Shiva, however...were nowhere to be found. "It's time, my son." He stood quiet for a moment. Glancing back to where she had been buried, and looking back at her form. Brows knit together in confusion for a moment, but then understanding slowly took over.

His time had come. And his mother had come to guide him to the other side. He knew this day was coming...and suffice to say, he was ready. "I'm ready." He walked towards Avalon, nuzzling her neck as if he were a puppy all over again, tail wagging as she returned the gesture and embraced him. She turned a moment later, leading him down a path he didn't recognize, but all he knew...was that he was home.

-Exit via Death-

"Dragon"||Kimahri||Shiva

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