Somber

Descendant of Seeker, the first Apothecary.
Adoptive sibling of Arid and Cinder.

July 13th, year 6
Somber could feel the anger prickling at his pelt in waves as he stared down at the herbs that lay beneath his paws. So many thoughts were running through his head. The leader he had once looked up to and admired had quickly become the wolf he hated the most.

How could she treat his sister like that after everything she had done for the pack? Every sickness, disease, and wound was cured by Cinder alone and Zephyr had decided to repay her in cruelty.

Arid and Cinder stood just outside the den, tearfully whispering their final goodbyes. Arid had already spoken to him moments before, asking her siblings to join her and leave Kenopsia behind.. By the stars, he wished he could. After how horribly she had treated Cinder, he wanted nothing more than for the three of them to all leave this place behind.

But he couldn't, and neither could Cinder. With Zephyr revoking Cinder's role and him being forced in her place, Kenopsia would be without a healer if they left. They had no choice.

His eyes flickered to the den's exit and Arid took her leave. He could feel his heart ache with each step their sibling took away from them, his ears pinning back as she slowly drew out of sight.

It was only then that Cinder had finally broken her facade, collapsing by his side in torn sobs as she finally let her composure slip. He could do nothing but rest his muzzle on her head as she buried her face into his fur and coo softly in an attempt at comforting her.

He would make sure Zephyr would regret tearing his family apart.