Toboe, Howl on


Toboe awoke…

A soft whisper, a light fabric ruffling, and a searing pain in his chest were the first things he became aware of. The young wolf was tired, hungry, and in pain, but he managed to open his eyes enough to see.

A girl, appearing little younger than himself, with long black locks, shining silver eyes, and a long, silver gown, was what he saw. Her flesh was pale, lips a light pink and smiling sadly, but what really stood out was the glowing silver crescent moon on her forehead.

Heart aflutter Toboe gazed at the maiden before him. Her eyes seemed sad to see him in such a state, but she smiled proudly for his righteous deed.

"Toboe," she said in a voice like the softest note on a piano. The silver girl kneeled at his side in the bloodied snow, "My little Toboe." He watched her reach out her head to his face and stroke him. Instantly, his hunger and pain vanished.

Toboe closed his eyes and felt only the warmth of the maiden's touch. Her fingers dancing upon the soft fur of his cheeks.

"My noble little Toboe," she whispered, "I am so proud of you." She touched his wound, the fur there sticky with blood. "So proud." He glanced up at into those sad sliver eyes, and felt as if he had known this girl his whole life.

"I'm so sleepy," he spoke faintly, "May I just sleep here a little while longer?" even as he asked he closed his eyes one final time.

The maiden smiled, her eyes brimming with tears, "My little Toboe, my brave, noble, innocent little Toboe. Little Toboe, you can rest as long as you like," she cooed, stroking his silver bands. "As long as you like."

Slowly, whilst the maiden pet his neck, Toboe drifted into a deep slumber.

The snow fell and the silver girl sand in his deaf ear, "Toboe, my little Toboe. My innocent little Toboe. Sleep and dream of Paradise, Toboe, dream of Paradise. You have earned your rest, now sleep and dream. For next time…Next time it will be yours."

The moon shone it's brightest.

The snow soared on.

The moon's maiden wept for the loss

And rejoiced for the rebirth.

And Toboe died………………………………….