As Blood Flows (Delta Rose)

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The world spun as the small pup pushed herself through the forest. As the pup forced herself to push forward the blood rushing from her wounds would cause a small trail of blood to form behind her. As the world continued to spin around the pup she would stumble over to a large tree, falling against it to hold herself up as she sniffed at the ground, letting out a sigh of relief at the realization that she was now in Helidos. The pup felt her legs slowly slip from under her as her body slid down the tree, blood smearing across the bark as she fell into the grass. With the massive loss of blood a feeling of weakness rushed over the little thing, the sensation of the cool grass swaying around her giving everything a calm, peaceful feeling. Slowly her eyes would drift shut, the numbness of sleep starting to embrace her as the pain of her body slowly began to fade into the distance.

Then suddenly the pup would jolt upright, gasping for air at the realization of what she had done "No...No...I can't die here..." she panted forcing herself to her paws. With a loud yelp at the strain on her shoulder the little pup would continue to limp forward, body swaying softly from the loss of blood and the overwhelming dizziness. The pup tried her hardest to push on, but each step seemed more sluggish, her paws getting harder and harder to lift, until a sudden blackness overtook the fae. As the last bit of consciousness slipped from her the small creature would drop into a pile, a small pool of blood staining the leaves around her.

As her world was engulfed in darkness a small familiar figure would appear in the darkness. "M-mother?" she would ask the blurred figure standing before her. Although the harsh reply would be all the answer she needed. "Pathetic...Look at you. One fight and you curl up and die in the forest. I thought I had trained you better than that." she would scoff, her figure still blurred to little more than an outline. "But mother! I'm not dead...At least I don't think I am..." she would respond, the blurred figure simply laughing "Look at you Aleu. Laying here in a pool of your own blood. You have failed me, you have failed your father, and you have failed your brother. How would you ever expect to defeat Teren when you can't survive a fight against a runt. I am ashamed."

Rose's paws carried her forth from her den and towards the lands she knew would hold some herbs for the healers den. She had been putting herbs in there in hopes to better supply the dens with the scents she enjoyed. She loved helping others and she wished to know a few more things about the herbs that she gathered, the names and what they did. Her paws slid across the earth at an easy pace, her breathing was normal and she held onto her thoughts like it was just her and the wind. It was cold, but not cold enough to make her want to stay in her den. With every step she took, she got closer to her destination and the things she wanted to gather, swirled in her mind. She wove her away among the flowers that slowly wilted and prepared for winter that was to come all too soon. A strong, sickening smell entered her nose. She placed paw after the other, running towards the scent as she knew exactly what it was. It wasn't like the sweet fragrance from prey, it was a sickening scent that mixed with that of Helidos. It was blood and wolf put together. She pushed her way through the flowers, through the autumn leaves that dragged her down. Her paws flew across the ground and worry swallowed her thoughts. She slowed down and pushed her way to a tree, pressing her nose against the ground and following the trail of blood. Her tail swung between her legs as she took steps towards a small body that just lay upon the ground. "Excuse me... are you alright?" She asked quietly, almost scared of the poor she-wolf. She moved forward, pressing her muzzle against the she-wolf's neck and nudging her. "Please awaken now child... please, we must get you to safety..." She twisted her head and spotted a cobweb, using the very little skills she knew of, she gently took the cobweb and placed it against the wound that was bleeding most. She then pressed her nose against the she-wolf's neck again, nudging her once more in a gentle way. "Wake up... I'll take you to safety, but please... let me know that you are alive..." Her own breathing was hard as she felt a sorrowful howl get caught in her throat. She didn't want to have to alert the parents of the young pup just to tell them that their puppy was dead. She looked down at the figure with her soft amber eyes, searching for any sign of what exactly happened. Another sickening smell entered her nose, one that was somewhat faint but she knew it well enough. Erenyx...? She thought quietly to herself and even more worry crossed her face. She jerked her head and scented the air to make sure that Helidos wasn't being invaded by Erenyx wolves.

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As the darkness continued to hold it's young victim another form would appear behind her mother, the figure just as blurred to be little more than a massive black silhouette, towering above the familiar fae. With the show of affection between the pair Aleu would know instantly who it was, and a sudden rush of fear and excitement came over her. Standing just in front of her was her father. The massive black wolf she had longed to meet her entire life, and here he was standing just a short distance away. "What's wrong Aleu? Do you not want to meet your father? Or are you too weak to come and see us?" her mother's voice would taunt. Just as the pup attempted to pull herself up to move towards them, a voice would begin to echo through the darkness. Slowly the two figures began to fade, the pup calling out loudly in her mind, her voice coming out shaky in the real world as she called out "Mother...Father...Please don't...g-go.."she nearly whimpered out, her eyes beginning to crack slightly as she was returned to the world of the living just as the other finished applying what first aid she could.

As the piercing light flooded her eyes the pup would struggle to process the blurry world around her, and more importantly the figure standing over her. Slowly the little thing tried to pull herself to her paws, trying to jump away from the adult who stood over her, fearing it was one of Erenyx back to finish the job Teren and Aspen had started. With a loud yelp the pup would force herself to her paws, stumbling roughly as she tried to hold her ground "W-who are you?" she asked, stumbling again for a moment before she would fall into the grass again. By now at least half of the small thing's fur was stained with blood. While the worst of it appeared to be the large gash on her right shoulder, and a large chunk taken from the back of her neck it would be obvious the 5 other cuts spread across her body were not minor either.

Once back on the ground the pup would close her eyes, just struggling to breath with the constant stabbing pain of her broken ribs reminding her of what had happened, a rush of cold overwhelmed her as she tried to fight away the shock that was beginning to overwhelm her. With the Delta's first words nothing more than a buzzing sound in her mind the pup would speak weakly to the wolf "If you have come to finish the job...please just make it quick.." she panted, leaving little doubt about what had happened to the pup. Although there was still plenty of mystery to the encounter that left her barely hanging to life.

Rose watched as the younger fae yelped and backed away from her. She had strong words that flowed from her to the Delta, this made the white she-wolf smile weakly and shake her head. "Young fae, I do not wish harm unto you, I merely want to take you to the healers den so you may be taken care of properly." She nodded her head firmly and stepped forward, pointing her nose in the direction of the camp. "To answer your previously asked question, I am Delta Rose of Helidos and I mean no harm unto you, I promise." Her voice was cheerful and yet cautious. She meant truth in her words, even if the young fae were to ambush her, she would do no harm to her. She took a step forward towards the fae and picked up another piece of cobweb. It was the only thing she knew how to do, which was stop the bleeding. "May I help stop the bleeding as we go to the healers den?" She spoke gently, still holding another part of the cobweb up in-between her teeth. She took another step forward with slow caution as to show she was not going to harm the fae. "Can you tell me what happened? Or do you wish for me to carry you?" She tilted her head, trying to speak softly so she could still talk and hold the cobweb. She slowly took more paw steps forward, towards the pup. Her amber eyes danced with sadness and care. If the pup let her get close enough, she would place the cobweb against her shoulder and then step back to hear what the young one would say. Rose however, did not sit, but she also did not howl for help as she knew that no one would really hear her until they got closer to the camp. She stood at ready, prepared to carry the young one to the healer's den is the pup agreed. If not, then Rose was going to test her speed and agility. She would run to the healers den, gather the healers and carry the herbs while they raced back. Though Rose wasn't the strongest, she figured that carrying the young fae would be easier and faster then testing her own speed against the clock that ticked for death. Her paws shifted from one to the other as she prepared herself to do one or the other. Her amber eyes were gentle, and she kept her voice calm and steady, as if she wasn't scared at all, as if she knew it would all be okay.

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As the pup tried to stand strong it would be more than clear to the Delta the pup had a lot more words in her than actual fight left. In fact it was doubtful the pup could do little more than scratch the adult in her current condition. As she dropped to the grass again the weakened fae would listen closely to the Delta's words, ears pinning back "Forgive me Ma'am...I thought you might be Erenyx." She panted, laying on her right side as the searing pain from her gashed open shoulder was significantly less painful than that of laying on her clearly broken ribs.

As the adult slowly moved closer to the pup a grin would actually come to Aleu's lips, actually amusing her that anyone would think of her as a threat. "I promise I won't bite...and I would be very grateful of any help you would offer Delta Rose." she spoke, her voice still polite and respectful despite her dire condition. The pup was smart enough to know this wolf meant her no harm, or she would have killed her by now, and that now was no time to be stubborn to those willing to help, not that she would be looking for trouble with a kind Delta anyways. At the offer to carry her the pup would smile slightly, forcing herself back onto her shaky paws as a gasp of pain left her "I should be able to walk there...with help." she admitted as she took a few steps forward, hoping the Delta would help keep her on her feet. At the question of what happened the pup would pause, looking around for a moment before answering. "I was in the neutrals...I found one of the apprentices I grew up around and he attacked me. It wasn't serious, just a spar really." she said, her voice trailing off for a second as she struggled walk, only able to do so if the Delta had decided to help.

"Then Teren showed up...He demanded the other pup kill me, and nearly threw me off a cliff." she muttered, whimpering loudly at the pain as she pushed on, trying to be strong and tough like her mother would have been. "Aspen..the other pup, tried to push me the rest of the way off the cliff, but I managed to escape. While running down the mountain I lost my footing and fell...that is where a lot of this came from." she admitted, feeling rather foolish for the poor condition she was in. Knowing it was mostly her fault. Aleu tried to offer the other a smile, tried to pretend she was fine and that this was normal for her. But deep down the pup wasn't so sure, and she wasn't that great at hiding it either.

Rose took large steps until she was directly beside the smaller fae. She would stand next to her and support her as they walked. Her ears flicked as she listened to the young she-wolf speak. She would match the young fae's steps and put her whole body into supporting her. Rose would listen to the words that came from the young she-wolf with cautious thoughts. Her smooth white face looked down upon the pup that she knew would need her help in the future. She listened as she spoke and a rage grew inside her own mind and heart. She was mad that Erenyx wolves would dare to harm a pup that belonged to a different pack. Her eyes danced with anger and she swore to herself, in her mind, that she would protect this pup with her life. Her tail swayed with every step she took. Her paws beating the earth at the same pace as the younger fae. "I am very glad you made it out of there alive." She nodded her head firmly and tilted her head to look at the young she-wolf, showing that she was serious. "If I had been there, I would of given my life to protect you, young bear-heart." Her words twirled the air with sweet comfort, trying to cheer the pup up. "Tell me your name that you hold onto so dearly, and whom are your father and mother? I must inform them as soon as we reach the healers den." She would continue walking, stopping and supporting the young fae with all her might. Her amber eyes flickered down to look at the she-wolf, trying to put on a strong face for the fae so she knew everything would be alright. She paused in her speech and tilted her head to the pup once more. She knew it was none of her business, but she had to wonder, exactly what kind of parents let their young wander away and get this beaten. She shook her head, knowing that she, herself, had wandered away many times without her mother and father knowing. She had ran into a large cat when she was only 6 months old, luckily, her alpha and father were following her very closely. She smiled weakly and nodded her head. "Ya know young bear-heart, I think it is in the nature for pups to wander away and get into trouble. I was in quite a bit of trouble at your age. Lucky I was, indeed. It was wolves like my father and mother whom taught me that I should help anyone, no matter what, especially the young." It was a bit out of place, but she wanted to comfort the fae and let her know she was not a failure for losing one fight, as there would be many more in her future.

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As the Delta stepped up beside her the pup would fall against her, pressing her side against Rose's as she limped forward, a good deal of her weight pressed against the Delta as she was determined to keep herself on her paws until she reached the healers den, the little pup wanting to at least have this to call a victory on her long list of defeats today. Starting with her sneaking up on Aspen, which lead to the fight she had to flee from, which caused her to lose a major fight with the mountain as she went tumbling down it. As the Delta spoke again the young fae would smile weakly, trying to act as this was a triumph somehow "Thanks...I don't know how I did it...I just got my back paws on a ledge and bit Aspen...and I used him to pull myself up." she explained, the loss of blood making her head spin as she swayed gently against Rose, becoming almost drunk. As the fae spoke again Aleu would actually stop walking for a second, almost dumbfounded by the idea that a wolf she had never met would be willing to sacrifice so much for her. And she couldn't lie the nick name was endearing. "Thank you Ma'am, I am touched honestly. But I would not expect you to make such a sacrifice for something that was my mistake. If they come into Helidos looking for me, I would gladly accept your assistance. But in the Neutrals it is my fight Ma'am. And my price to pay." she admit.

As the pair continued on Aleu would listen carefully to the questions, ears pinning back as she looked away for a moment "My name is Apprentice Aleu of Helidos Ma'am...and my Mother and Father are Elite Katyusha of Erenyx and Alpha Steele of Erenyx..." she said, hoping the Delta would understand what that meant "I am an orphan Ma'am...I am currently living with the generosity of Betas Juno and Marrok." she said softly, obviously feeling ashamed she needed charity to survive. She used to be an Erenyx wolf. If there she would have been left out on her own to die, which almost certainly would have been excelled by Teren's wrath. As the she-wolf next to her spoke again Aleu would nod slowly, her movements slowing as she grew weaker and weaker "I was hoping to maybe see my brother...or my friend Striker..." she admit, tail dragging limply behind her now "I wanted only to talk to the only family I have left...or my one friend." she said under her breath.

Rose listened to the young fae's words, nodding her head as she fully understood what she meant. She frowned slightly and nodded again as they slowed to a stop and then continued. "To be honest Aleu the bear-heart, I do not know many wolves in Erenyx, I have not heard of this Elite Katyusha nor of this 'Alpha Steele'." She spoke honestly, looking slightly down at the fae whom she was supporting. She shifted her own weight around on her paws in order to help the brave fae walk better. "I am sure however, that due to their ranks and the pup you have become, that you carry the strength they could never have." It was meant to be a compliment to how strong Aleu seemed to be. She twitched her ears as she thought about the Beta pair, they seemed wise and nice. "I have met Beta Juno a few times before, she is a kind wolf with a strength within unlike any other, she is lucky to have you, and you to have her." She smiled warmly and let her amber eyes sparkle with joy. As she pondered about what to say about family, she could feel her own heart breaking. Her tail swayed in a sad wag, and her eyes deepened with a sorrowful understanding. "I am sure you and your brother will see each others again. Sadly, I have no other family but this pack we reside in." She tilted her head and gave a warm smile to the younger fae. "And that is all I could ever ask for." Her eyes danced like stars, both sad and beautiful in their own way. Her paws pressed deeper into the earth so she could help the young fae walk easier. She was more concerned about the fae, but she knew she had to keep her talking so that they would be able to make the trip to the healers den. "Tell me bear-heart, when you are fully healed, would you wish to accompany me in training? Perhaps we could sneak from these lands and into the neutral lands for 'training lessons' and then you may see your brother safely, and this Teren shall not harm you without having to go through me first." She was meaning it in seriousness and teasing, as she got the feeling that the young fae could handle being on her own when really put to the test. She smiled and chuckled, winking at the one she had easily chosen a nickname for. "I can see it now, 'Aleu the bear-heart... the one no one can beat.' Can you see it?" She smiled and held her head high as if she were showing off the pup, trying to gain another smile, or perhaps a laugh. "But don't you worry... I doubt you will ever give up, and that is what makes you stronger then even I, bear-heart." She nodded firmly, showing that she was very serious about what she had just said.

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A soft nod was all the Delta's words would draw as Aleu stumbled along beside her, the slightest hints of a joke on her lips "I can tell, as you haven't recoiled from me like I am a venomous snake." she said honestly, not having the energy or the heart to tell the Delta about her parents. Especially since the pup's account of things would probably border on treasonous speech in this pack. As the Delta spoke again the small apprentice would smile weakly "Thank you ma'am. But the day I am able to return from a fight not nearly dead I shall claim I live up to my parents expectations." she said honestly, not feeling like she deserved their respect yet. While she wouldn't deny being able to walk at all like this wasn't a feat of sorts, she was far from believing she should accept praise for losing a fight.

When the conversation shifted once again Aleu would pin her ears back, nodding "Yes, they seem like very strong wolves. And they are very kind for taking me in. And things are starting to get better with Marrok but usually they are both too busy with the pack and their duties to really pay any attention to me." she said with a smile "But that is not their job and I am just thankful they are keeping me alive." she smiled, looking over at her body "Well...mostly alive." she would giggle slightly, cringing at the pain of it for a moment. When the conversation shifted back to her family Aleu would nod "I will...It may not be until I return to Erenyx to help kill Teren and put Samael into power. But someday I will see him again." she nodded, the pup obviously clinging to her goals, determined not to let them slip away like all else had before. Looking up at the Delta as she spoke again Aleu would smile "If you would have me Delta Rose, I would love to be a part of your family." she said almost nervously, seeming so afraid to put her affections out, but she boldly did it anyways.

With the pup struggling more and more to push forward, she would still take the energy to focus on every word from her new friend, honestly just happy if she were to die it would be in the company of one she could call a friend instead of alone in the woods never to be discovered. With the question presented to her a smile would come to Aleu's lips "I would love to train with you Delta Rose! But I can't ask you to go into the neutrals with me. Teren is a monster, and I refuse to let him take anything else from me, especially you." she said honestly. With the next words the Delta would speak Aleu's muzzle would form a happy smile, giggling softly to herself "Yes, I can see it. But only with strong wolves like you to help me along the way...Thank you." she would smile, her face suddenly shifting to a twisted look of pain as she coughed roughly, a small splatter of blood splashing against the ground in front of her as her whole body suddenly went limp, stumbling forward into a small pile. She was still breathing, but it seemed the blood lose had simply become too much for the young pup to handle, although to her credit she had nearly made it.

Rose held her supportive stance for the young fae as they walked and talked. Her legs supported both of them, it wasn't that hard due to the fact that they both were light. Her amber brown eyes flickered from the pup to the ground in front of them. They were pretty close to the camp clearing now. "Since I respect Beta Juno and Beta Marrok, you can be my little sister if your up for it? I hear it can be drag to be so spoiled and played with by me!" She laughed warmly, watching the young fae with caution. She listened to her words and nodded her head gently, trying to keep her talking so they could make it there in time. "Training will be fun then! Aleu the bear-heart shall stand tall if I can help it!" She laughed and watched the young fae closely. The young fae spoke about Rose's strength and she was going to respond when the poor thing tumbled forward and collapsed from blood loss. Her eyes went from dancing with joy to a look of horror and fear that the pup may die. She shifted and pulled the pup across her back in such a way that she would not fall off. She took large steps for her small legs and moved across the lands with great speed. She twisted around a few trees and the autumn wind rushed past them. She refused to slow down except for when she could feel the pup sliding off her, and then she would catch the pup and push her back onto her back. Her heart pounded in her chest as she thought about how foolish it was to let the young fae walk in the first place. Blood covered Rose's own pelt now, red mixing with white. Her paws flew across the earth, through the camp clearing and towards the healers den. Once there, she lay the young bear-heart down and stepped from the den so the healers may take care of her.

(The slight "Carrying Aleu" Was A-okayed by Miss Bear-heart (Aleu) just because she kinda passed out an stuffs.)

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