Claws, Teeth, Paws and Meat

To Stop A Martyr

Riz was crying quietly while cleaning his paws and arm. The bear gave up asking the voice what to do next as it had faded away again "Why did I have to do that?" He asked his reflection "Why am I broken!?" He shouted, demanding an answer, but only got self hatred in response.

Whoever called didn't see me. They have no proof. The dead can't talk. He reassured himself, but despised the fact that he had to. He was shocked but glad that the wound down his arm was already starting to heal, the bleeding had stopped. You pity yourself, yet look what you can acheive when you play your role in life! The voice sang.

"At the expense of my friend's life" He sobbed. You saved him! You took him from a life of pain and torment! He was going to be a target in this world, isn't it better that it was you? You're helping eachother now...isn't that what friends are for? The voice argued and Riz agreed.

"You're right, I saved Tem! Now he's saving me...thank you Tem" he took a moment to remember the sheep and smiled, he left the boys bathroom after making sure the scent of blood was gone and headed to bed to sleep away what happened.

Legoshi managed to find Matthew's phone and earphones on the ground after talking to the police. I should keep it safe, he'll need it. He thought as he made his way towards his dorm.

What was he doing? Why was he out? Why did he do that!? Did he plan it? Maybe... He shook the thought out of his head. No! I can't invade his privacy like that!

He had the phone in his hands, looking at it the whole time. He was torn between respecting his friend and looking to find out anything that he could use to help.

He did say that he didn't mind me snooping out of care...AGH but that was before he was attacked! He continued on his way but another thought interjected. Is this not the best time to be caring about him?

Legoshi couldn't argue with that. Maybe there's something on here that will tell me what happened? I'm sorry Matthew. He turned on the phone and was glad to see there was no pass-code, upon opening the phone the only app open was zootube music.

He wasn't texting anyone...he was just listening to music? But why sneak out to do that!? Why did he have to be alone?

Legoshi's question was answered when he took a look at the songs Matthew listened to. These are all so full of anger, sadness and looking for hope. Legoshi teared up as he scrolled, he didn't recognise most of the songs but with the ones he did he could see how his friend was struggling.

Why didn't he wake me? Why didn't he just talk to me!? Why didn't I notice he left? Why wasn't I fast enough!? Legoshi badgered himself but was incapable of getting an answer.

He eventually got to the door of his dorm and was begrudgingly thankful that the officers had a change of clothes for him. 'We need these for...evidence.' He remembered the stocky grey wolf lied terribly after he took his bloodied pyjamas.

He stepped inside his dorm only to see all the guys awake and the light on "Legoshi? We heard sirens, what happened? Why are you dressed like that and Where's Matthew?" Jack quizzed him rapid-fire, he looked down at the black hoodie and tracksuit bottoms he was given and then to Matthew's bed.

Legoshi growled before punching the wall before dropping to the ground in agony. Jack rushed to his side, Durham could only gasp, Collot walked over and pet his head while Miguno and Voss looked to eachother in concern "H-He was m-mauled!" Legoshi cried out.