Epilogue

They looked out from the thicket, a grey wolf and a looming figure stood, their shadows barely touched the sun's rays. The light was high and it shone its face over the white field which still kicked and squirmed at the end of winter. A gentle breeze hovered over the land, it brought in the damp air which arose from the chill of dying snow. On this field, the figures witnessed a large group of wolves, from a ledge stood two, a black and grey who spoke to the ones below.

The shadowed figure grumbled, he looked down at the wolf. "So this is your pack."

"Yes… it was my pack," she watched as the ones from the ledge spoke down, the wolf looked at her. "And that was my friend."

The figure nodded and stroked his chin. "I see. Is that the one who betrayed you?"

She nodded, there was a chorus of howls; the wolf picked her head up. "It seems the Alpha's chosen," the other said. He shifted his gaze to her. "Don't worry, you'll have your revenge."

She gritted her teeth. "Yes, I will have my revenge." A few tears slipped down her muzzle as she looked on. They watched as the two spoke to the crowd, the ones below howled with the might of a battalion, their cry turning the wind itself. Eventually, the two on the ledge left their sight, disappearing into the den and the crowd dispersed.

"So you've agreed?" the figure asked.

"Yes," she said. He nodded and left the forest's edge, lurking into the murky woods. "Come on, I'll do my part, and I expect the same from you."

She followed him into the forest, yet paused to look over her shoulder and towards the den. 'I'm coming Aleu, I will have my vengeance.'

"That which is done out of love is always beyond good and evil." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Credits

Original author/co-writer:

Christian Knight: You created an amazing story for me to continue, you were patient with me when I messed things up, and it was a joy to work with you. I owe this story to you, the honor is all mine, you're an amazing writer, an amazing person, and a great inspiration in my life.

Beta Readers:

Coyote Wrangler: You were the first to finish Beta reading, blunt when you needed to be, and keen on pointing out my historical inaccuracies; it was a pleasure to work with you, thanks for everything you did!

John Storm: You gave great feedback plus a little bit of encouragement which really helped me during the process. Also, you met deadlines, making sure to tell me if you had something coming up. Thanks for all your work!

Lydia S.: You pointed out a lot of different points that might have seemed a bit unclear or needed a tune-up in one way or another. Also, you helped with the final grammar check of chapters 1-12, it was a pleasure working with you.

Special mentions:

CT-117: For inspiring people to make fanart for this fanfic, some of the scenes created by artists were actually future scenes, and I took inspiration from them in writing them. The pieces such as "Devil dog Part1: First Blood" and "Devil Dog Part2: Salvation", I'd highly recommend you check these out. Once again huge shout out to CT-117 for inspiring them, along with the artists, you guys are genuinely awesome; they're listed below.

Dante Frost (HydeCorner on deviantart)

xXTHE MARINE LYCANXx (TheMarineLycan on deviantart)

EmberWolfsArt on deviantart

I hope you all enjoyed reading Balto: Cursed Soldier, have a wonderful day!