New Wolf Era

Marmalade Versais + Tythar Daelyn

The gems sent a spray of light all along the darkened cave walls, the only thing casting off light in the otherwise pitch black darkness. Eyes that were just as multicolored followed the different patterns as they shifted with the rippling pool of water, the being they were connected to silent as she watched. After a moment her gaze flickered down upon hearing a groan, peering at her captive with a curious expression. She had dragged him all the way up here, and while it had been a burden, she hoped it would be worth it.

A grin splayed across her features as she sat calmly, watching the young male raise his head, vibrant yellow eyes so like his grandfather's darting about frantically. As expected his fur caught light, illuminating the darkness of the cave further. Their eyes met, and her grin widened. "Why, you're awake! So good to see." She cooed, lifting herself to her feet and strolling toward him, the soft fur of her tail scraping under his chin as she circled him.

"Who are you?" Ty demanded, his voice croaky.

"Now now, darling, I would refrain from asking too many questions. You're better off simply listening." She chastised, her gaze flickering to a darkened corner. Tythar followed her gaze, snarling when the image of Lyerly coiled up in Vixpar's grasp filled his eyes.

"Let her go!" Another demand! How testy. Marmalade's eyes lit up and she snickered darkly, shaking her head slowly. "My dear, you seem to mistake the position you are in. Don't you see? I am the one in control here. Now, sit still and lay your hackles to rest, otherwise my darling Taipan may have to fill your charming Helper with enough venom to bring down a bull elephant or something!" She giggled.

Tythar's ears went lax, but he did as she instructed, forcing himself to relax and shrink back. Marmalade's grin softened slightly, and she nodded. "That's a good Dalyn. Your bloodline always was too bullheaded, you know. I suppose your mother's genes were lost to that." She mused, looking thoughtful.

"You know my family?"

"Of course! I was after all a part of it's sister pack... Your family was the pride of Sarkedia, wasn't it? Alas, how the mighty have fallen." She strolled over, placing a gentle, yet forboding paw against the flesh of his neck. "I have a proposition for you." She continued, her eyes flashing.

He looked her over, wary, but knowing he would do best to listen. "You wish to have power, yes? I can imagine, being a light wolf in that pack was not easy. The brutes were always so violent and predjudice. You must have been shunned, hmm? Well, I can give you the kind of power you crave, the fulfillment you desire." Something in her voice called to him, and he hardly noticed the purple tint swirling in her eyes as he nodded hesitantly, as if agreeing with her proposition.

"What of Lyerly?"

"She will be released to you, on the promise that I have your word. Go against me and you will both meet a very swift, quiet end. No matter where you are, no matter how many wolves you surround yourself with, I will kill you. Do you understand? It's me, or death."

Her words were fierce, and he caught himself believing every word of it, believing she was perfectly capable of the promises she had just made. His head bobbed up and down in a weak nod, and with a sharp bark from Marmalade, the snake released his hold on his Helper. Lyerly seemed to still be unconsious, but she was okay, and witha hesitant look to Marmalade, he darted over, gently picking her up and moving back, letting her rest under his belly.

"Now then. I will let these thoughts marinate in that head of yours. I advise you to stay here, lest you get lost in this wondrous, labyrinthine cave. I myself shall fetch you something to eat." She murmured, disappearing into the shadows of the cave, leaving Tythar to ponder the events that had occured.


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