Chapter 4
A Past Wound Reopened
"No, please no", Diego thought urgently as he stared at Nilo and Kino sadly. They had several wounds and Nilo's muzzle was sprinkled with blood. He remembered when he lost his father the same way. The rest of the pack watched silently as Diego approached his family. He nudged Nilo gently as the female stirred slightly. Her chest was heaving up and down and she was losing more and more energy every minute.
"Diego, I'm not going to live much longer, save our daughter. She has a chance to live, I love you and Kino so much….." She drifted away slowly but suddenly as Diego nuzzled her gently.
He smiled sadly and whispered, "Don't worry Nilo, I'll get her to safety. I promise, I love you too…" Soto approached cautiously but firmly.
"Diego, I'm sorry for your loss, but we have to get the pack out of here….Grab Kino and let's go." Diego nodded and sadly looked at his fallen wife as he gently picked up his daughter. Kino stirred weakly and saw Diego was carrying her by the scruff of her neck.
"Pa-Papa, where's Momma?"
Diego hushed her gently and whispered, "I'll explain it later, we have to find somewhere to stay for the night. Soto's looking around." Kino was confused, but she didn't argue with her father.
Suddnely they heard Soto say, "I've found something, it's a cave not to far from here, we should be able to make it there by morning. Move out!"
Diego couldn't carry Kino by the scruff any more so he asked, "He squirt, need a lift?" She nodded weakly as Diego gently put Kino on his back.
There's only two more chapters left, so reviews are welcome still. Sorry that it's sad though.