Chapter 6
The Interruptions and the Tears
We were now on the ship and Wolf was giving us jobs to do.
"Fox, you're going to be my first apprentice for learning how to fly this ship. I'll teach Falcon how to watch the map for enemies, and Krystal will do the household work." Wolf instructed.
"Aw, why do I have to do the washing and cleaning?" Krystal complained.
"Because you're a girl." Falcon declared smugly. "Hey! No fair!"
"It's perfectly fair!"
"No it's not!"
"Yes it is!"
"That's enough the two of you! Act a little more mature, like Fox!" Wolf snapped. I was slightly embarrassed that Wolf referred to me, because it's a little awkward that your leader would highlight you as a good example. "Falcon, go to the navigation system and turn it on. I'm going with Fox to discuss flying techniques." Wolf called to Falcon as he led me to a den room where you could look outside. He sat me down on a chair and started the meeting. "Fox, before I tell you anything-" Wolf paused to think about his decision, and he continued. "I needed to tell you that-" "Something's on the radar! I can see it! Come look, Wolf! Hurry!" Falcon interrupted. "What?! I'm having a very important conversation here!" Wolf growled. He seemed to be very annoyed that Falcon had come when he was trying to tell me something. But he had never gotten this angry before. What could be so important that he would do anything to tell me? Wolf came back from the navigation room and sat down again. "It was just the forest that showed up on the radar." Wolf muttered. He sighed, and started his sentence. "Fox, you know about your parents?" "Yes, they were captured by poachers and I've never seen them since." I stated fearlessly. "Well, they-" "Wolf? Where's the food? I'm supposed to make lunch, but where's the food?" Krystal questioned. Wolf groaned and got up to show Krystal where the food is. When he came back, he seemed tired from all the interruptions. "Look, maybe I could tell you some other time, okay?" Wolf muttered grudgingly. "Um, okay…" I said hesitantly. "You can go watch Falcon and Krystal- I'm not in the mood to mentor…" Wolf said sorrowfully. He walked out the door and I think he was heading towards his den room where he would sleep. I wanted to comfort him, but I didn't think he'd accept it, so I decided to spy on him. I dropped to four paws, which felt much better, and slinked along the ground. Wolf walked into his den room and slammed the door behind him. I put my ear against the door and listened for sounds. I heard a sound from him I had never heard before-
His weeping.
It was so desolate, so heartbreaking, to hear him cry. Was I that important to him? Did I create a bond so strong with him that he would die saving me? I couldn't bear to hear his cries; they filled my heart. I stood up, and gulped.
This was the right choice.
I was going in.