Lykan 👑 Bergelmir ❄️

Lykan is my first customized wolf and lead. Big merciless boy ♥ ID 314

warning: lore, all art is mine

Heiress

Aurora approached shyly the entrance of the Royal’s cave, hesitating a little. She timidly peeked inside and spotted her father speaking to Lawrie, one of the lead hunters while Hans, the Royal Guard, was standing behind, motionless and inexpressive as always.

Lykan’s tall figure stood still until she saw one of his ears moving a little, showing that  he heard her outside. He turned around, clearing his throat, and welcomed her with his sweetest tone. It seemed strange, to say the least.

“Good evening, Aurora.”

The she wolf tensed a little but tried her best to relax. The sight of Hans, who was studying her with a light grin didn’t help either.

“Father...Hans said you wanted to talk with me.”

He looked at her intensely.

“Yes, dear.”

Lykan turned again, now looking at Lawrie, who was nervously licking his paws, trying to relieve the tension.

"Could you excuse us for a moment, Lawrie? We’ll talk later, maybe."

That "maybe" at the end of the sentence wasn’t reassuring. All these unusual things screamed "red flags" to the she wolf, who failed to restrain a shiver.

He let out a sigh "S-sure, mylord. I’ll wait outside" and hurried to leave.

The Royal cave was the most secure of all the caverns, ice covered the walls that reflected the outside light as well as their shapes. Rainbow-coloured stalagmites  decorated the top of the den and many bundles filled with fresh herbs and bones were placed around the main entrance. Lykan obviously cared about the health of his pack and allies.

Aurora waited patiently as her father gathered his words.

“I might be gone soon, my beloved daughter.”

She faltered because she couldn’t believe what she just heard. Hans’s expression seemed to vacillate for a tiny second but he quickly managed to compose himself.

Aurora was about to argue but Lykan firmly interrupted her.

“The sky is turning green. The Northern Lights will appear tonight.” Affirmed with a more serious tone.

She seemed a bit confused so he growled

“ I thought I had taught you that!”

She bowed, fighting against her burning desire to question his claims.

“I’m going to go to the Iced Sea and I’m certain I won’t be coming back. “

He seemed a little sad when he looked at her, but appeared to dismiss the feeling.

That new glance he threw at her was filled with a more combative emotion.

“I chose you.”

The environment was suddenly wrapped in silence.

Aurora was stunned by the sudden revelation.

He repeated himself, this time with more emphasis, revealing his harsh voice : “I chose you to be the next leader of this pack. I’m too old and too tired so you’ll take my place.”

“But, I can’t do that! I’m not that worthy! I’m just a scout, I don’t know how to lead a pack and I don’t have the skills not the experience!”

“You’ll learn. You are prepared and the other members will help you.”

She fell in an angered but sad silence... she knew she couldn’t say no to that proposal, that however seemed more like an order, quite in his father’s style, but she didn’t want to lose him either.

He seemed to read her dark thoughts and suddenly chuckled

“You worry too much, it’s not that hard!”

She growled, annoyed: “it’s not that!!! I don’t want to be alone!"

“I know, I know” sighed, and proceeded to walk towards the cave entrance. "But you’re not, and will never be."

Then, noticing that she wasn’t replying, added:

“I welcome you as the new leader of this pack. Now, Hans will take care of the procedures." And looked at the other male wolf, who nodded and slightly bowed as gesture of obedience and respect.

"I have to go." And exited the cave, with a sigh, looking at the now more visible lights that were forming into the sky.

“Wait.”

He stopped, showing her his back.

“Why not my brothers?”

He turned one last time, grinning with his crimson markings glowing at the sky lights, becoming redder and redder.

“You’re stronger.”