#44
Two Roads
As Volk bowed in front of Darc in defeat, he couldn't help but think about his path.
Here he was… defeated in front of a Deimos wannabe. What else did he have at this point? His family was gone, his pack was gone, and his pride was taken away by some human…
It was almost painful to listen to Darc go on about how if you REALLY want to kill humans, showing large amounts of anger isn't the way to go. What did he know? Just because he won in a fight doesn't mean he gets to act all wide.
But… maybe there WAS truth to the matter…
It almost made Volk want to get up from the floor, take his axe, and leave Orcoth with his tail in between his legs.
"Then… what do I do?" Volk asked.
Darc turned around, and boomed aloud; "Lend me your power, Volk! To unify the Deimos and wipe out the humans... I need your strength!"
The Lupine's eyes opened wide. He stared at Darc, mouth agape.
He realized he had two paths: he could accept his loss and leave… or… find a new way to continue living.
It felt like Volk's wife and son was by him, supporting his decision to join Darc on his quest. He smiled slyly.
"Why not?..."