Theta Cancri Θ

The Sapphire Lake Pack was one of the most respected and powerful wolf packs in the region. They lived in a lush valley surrounded by mountains, where a clear blue lake sparkled like a gem. The lake was their namesake and their pride, as it provided them with fresh water and fish.

The pack was led by a female wolf named Theta Cancri. She was named after a bright star in the constellation of Cancer, which her mother had seen on the night she was born. Theta Cancri was a wise and brave leader, who cared deeply for her pack and defended them from any threat.

She had inherited the leadership from her father, Alpha Cancri, who had died in a battle with a rival pack. He had taught her everything he knew about hunting, fighting, and leading. He had also taught her to respect the balance of nature and the spirits of the ancestors.

Theta Cancri had two brothers, Beta Cancri and Gamma Cancri, who were her loyal supporters and advisers. They helped her to maintain order and harmony in the pack, and to settle any disputes or conflicts. They also helped her to train the younger wolves and to prepare them for their roles in the pack.

Theta Cancri had many friends and admirers in the pack, but she had never taken a mate. She felt that her duty to the pack was more important than her personal happiness. She also felt that she had not met anyone who could match her strength and intelligence.

She did not know that one of her friends, Delta Cancri, had a secret crush on her. He was a gentle and kind wolf, who admired Theta Cancri for her courage and wisdom. He often helped her with various tasks and chores, and tried to make her laugh with his jokes and stories. He hoped that one day she would notice him and return his feelings.

One day, Theta Cancri decided to lead a hunting party to the other side of the valley, where there was a large herd of deer. She chose Delta Cancri and six other wolves to join her. They left early in the morning, before the sun rose.

They followed the scent of the deer until they reached a clearing near a stream. They saw the deer grazing peacefully on the grass. Theta Cancri signaled to her hunters to spread out and surround them. She waited for the right moment to attack.

Suddenly, she heard a loud roar from behind the trees. She turned around and saw a huge grizzly bear charging towards them. It had smelled the deer too, and wanted them for itself.

Theta Cancri realized that they were in danger. She quickly ordered her hunters to retreat and regroup. She hoped that they could escape without fighting the bear.

But it was too late.

The bear was faster than they expected. It reached them before they could run away. It swiped its paw at one of the wolves, sending him flying into a tree. It bit another wolf on the neck, killing him instantly.

Theta Cancri saw this and felt a surge of anger and fear. She knew that they had no chance against the bear, but she also knew that she could not abandon her packmates.

She decided to fight.

She leaped at the bear's face, biting its nose and eyes. She hoped to distract it long enough for the others to escape.

She succeeded.

The bear roared in pain and fury. It shook its head violently, trying to get rid of Theta Cancri.

But Theta Cancri did not let go.

She held on with all her strength, knowing that it was her only chance.

She did not see Delta Cancri running towards her.

He had seen what she had done, and he felt a mix of admiration and horror. He wanted to help her, but he also wanted to save her.

He reached her side and bit the bear's ear, pulling it hard.

He hoped to make it release Theta Cancri.

He failed.

The bear felt another pain in its head. It turned its attention to Delta Cancri.

It opened its mouth and snapped its jaws around his body.

It crushed him with one bite.

Theta Cancri saw this and felt a shock of grief and guilt. She realized that Delta Cancri had sacrificed himself for her.

She let go of the bear's nose and looked into his eyes.

She saw his love for her.

She saw his goodbye.

She howled in sorrow and rage.