Marth
I am a an Omega of the pride, of what humanoids called us 'NightSabre Stalkers'. I was always the last to eat, even cubs went before me and my Leader treated me ... badly. I don't hold it against them though. I made a huge mistake ... causing one of us to be turned into a an item that covers the back of out enemy. I deserve the place of Omega ... never alpha. I'm destined to live in these dense and serene forests forever, hunting and being ignored by the pride.
About a year ago, before the accident happened, I was actually going to be the Alpha, the leader. It's all history now though ...
I guess after a while, you get used to it. The insults, the abuse ... it only fuels the revenge I wish to unleash upon them one day. One day.
Today would be normal. Our clan is to go on hunt again, for the same thing. Deer. Venison. Maybe a rabbit too. Either way, my tastebuds had grown so used to it it begins to taste bland and it seems almost a chore to even lick the dry carcass clean. It sends shivers up my spine to feel the rough, sharp bones against my tongue. I almost dread hunting days ...
Well, it's about time everyone else woke up. I may be awake but if I would even nudge them, they would look at my face and twist their noses and attempt to strike the nearest part of me. To think, I was going to lead these bastards. I'm almost glad now.
The Leader was calling everyone up now. His name was 'Shta'. Odd name I know. He was sitting up atop a small rock waiting for the clan to gather around him. I had to do it too, but further away. All around were the dark figures of us coats united. Dark Grey, almost black based fur with shimmering silver dots to compliment. If there is one thing I'm proud of, It's my appearance. Our eye colour is Gold amber ... always. It's genetic. Now there is just a collection of lined up dark furred, long-fanged wannabes, all staring at Shta'. You could see how smug he was sitting on there. He loved the power, it was obvious. He was just about to open his big, messed up mouth when I sneezed. Yup, that was like the blood on the meat. Everyone turned to stare at me and Shta' looked extremely pissed. It was great on the inside but on the outside, well, I might get a beating for that. After a silence, he began talking.
"Nightsabres, today, is a different hunt for us all." He growled, and it wasn't pretty. But for a different hunt? What was he up to? "Just recently, one of our clan members got too far out of the territory. He was cut down ... and skinned." Even this was news to me. The only thing that could take us down was a ...
Night Elf.
They don't normally hunt us, which is good news but when they hunt you for your fur, it's a different matter.
"I've decided ...," Not good. When he decides something it's usually reckless and downright stupid. "... We are going to hunt the nearby Elves in their town, Dolonaar." What was he thinking!? We're all going to get slaughtered ... and being Omega, It's my job to go first to scout the area. Looks like I'll won't be returning home in Teldrassil. Everyone else was shocked too but they were loyal, and dumb, enough to follow him to the end. Admirable in a fools sense.
"We're going to Hunt, Tonight." His final words. Does he like revenge so much? I cannot understand. He just suddenly became a mystery to me ... why do something so crazy for one lost comrade? All I can do is grin and walk paces now. Just as he was walking down that rock, I just managed to catch his smile ... as he looked directly at me. The more I stare off, the more frightened and lost I become. Most likely ... No, I WILL die tonight.
A couple of hours passed and everyone was gathered around Shta'. I'd become such a nervous wreck since then. I just don't know what I'm supposed to do anymore. I just sat shivering, upon the green mother, with fear. My eye coloure had dulled. I noticed that when drinking from the Lake. It was strangely colder than it was. I feel like I'm imagining all this, that when you know your going to die ... everything will taste like it. Like Death. And everything will feel like it ... and smell like it ... and you can even hear it...
"Marth."
I hear it already. It's a low gruff voice, one that you won't enjoy listening to.
"Marth ..."
I want it to stop...
"Marth!"
Just go away ...
"For the love of Elune, Marth! Answer me at once!"
And it was Shta's voice!? Hell, that made me jump to the moon then! But in a way, glad to actually hear it. Then again ... if that was death's voice ...
"Marth, you know your job, runt. Move on ahead. You know where the Elves are. Track them down and return to me once your done... Also, when your out scouting, for your safety, I'll send a group after you. Wait for them before you return" All I could do was nod my head quickly and run off to the North-West. This would be one night to ... forget? Remember? Look's as if I don't get a choice anymore.
it wasn't long running before I could faintly see the outline of the strange shapes that was the village. I felt so hot yet cold, and I was beginning to get dizzy. I'm so afraid, I'll mess this up easily. But now, it was just a waiting game. I suddenly remembered when I was a little kitten. I had no brothers or sisters so getting along with the other litters was difficult. There was this game we used to play. We had to hunt each other from our hiding spots and when we found each other we'd have to punce on them. It was a great game and it really brought up our skills, so say my parents, Elune bless them.
It was getting a bit late now and I had been waiting for a while. The nerves were calmer now but I know they would get back up to shock me again when either the group came ... or something else. Matter of fact, I was really bored just lying here. But it was really peaceful. With the clan always around I'd never been able to think clearly. Nor did I actually appreciate everything around me. These tall trees ... they were fabulous. It made me feel protected all of a sudden. They looked like giant Sentinels, guarding Teldrassil with it's awesome branches and thick leaves. The moon was out tonight too. It shone wonderfully. Never seen anything quite so beautiful... it was like it danced in the small openings of the forest canopy, it's Lunar light creating illusional curtains that flowed all the way to the forest floor. I didn't feel afraid anymore. I felt ... bliss. Pure bliss. I just caught my eye on the light that reflected off of my coat. I was proud. it was the colour of the moon itself. Heh, I never felt so happy before ... It's like I accepted what I am and were I am. Being alone is nice sometimes ... I should do this more often.
Just as I was about to drift asleep, I heard a twig snap not far from where I was having my moment. Well, that was it. Nerves sprung up and I forgot where I was and who I was. I could just hear steps but not like steps from any beast. Sniffing the air told me all.
Night Elf.
Oh Elune, this was it for me. I could tell. I waited for the sound to get nearer. I couldn't move. I just accepted my fate. Then it hit me ... the amount of emotion I'd been feeling all day had drained me. Another reason why I could not move. I'd exerted myself just to keep alert and now,
My sight went black.
