My Adventures In Philia

Friend Or Foe

Cobalt, also known as the Horned Wolf Mystic Boy followed us into the town. The villagers stared dead at the boy as he looked down while walking. I looked back at him and he gave me a nod, showing me that he is okay. But I know that something isn't right.

We headed inside the mayor's office avoiding many stares as much as possible.

Hover and Oliver were standing in front of the wooden double doors and shocked to see us back from the fields with a Mystic behind us.

"I-is that a-" Hover stuttered but I cut him off.

"Yes, it's a Mystic. There is no need to be uncomfortable."

Oliver asked, "Why is it here? Is it the one who caused that damage in the fields?"

"First of all, it is he, not it, and Second, I don't think Cobalt is responsible for that destruction. And he might know something that we don't. Right?" I turned to Cobalt and he looked up with his ears twitching.

"Cobalt?" Both of the men said at the same time.

"That's his name."

"Oh."

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We all entered a plain vacant room and sat down at a rectangular-shaped table with 6 chairs for each of us. Settling down, Cobalt started to explain.

"My pack....was attacked by goblins...

My eyes widen in shock. Goblins and Horned Wolves get along. They both may be territorial and they always would help one another. In short, they aren't supposed to be enemies but allies.

Cobalt continued,

"It happened one night while all of us were asleep. They stabbed our kind with their spears of iron. Some of the wolves were protecting the wolf pups while others were trying to defend our turf but lost. As for our Alpha, he fought in the front lines with me by his side. That's when we came face to face with the Goblins' chief leader, Dashitall.

The fight went for hours, until..."

Cobalt stopped talking all of a sudden. He hesitated to continue with the story.

Oliver became impatient, stood up from his seat, and said, "Well? What happens next?!"

Thankfully, Hover told Oliver to settle back down in his seat.

"...Dashitall won and our Alpha layed defeated on the ground. I was scared, horrified as Dashitall looked down on me. Later on, the Goblins captured the rest of the remaining pack, the wolf pups, the other wolves, and even our Alpha who is still unconscious. I...was the only one who escaped..."

Nean asked Cobalt,

"But isn't the Alpha..the strongest wolf in the pack? He could easily defeat a Goblin so why-"

Then Mystic boy yelled in anger,

"IT'S BECAUSE OUR ALPHA IS A FAKE! HE PRETENDED TO BE ONE BY HIDING HIS TRUE FUR!! THAT WOLF IS A DISGRACE TO THE PACK!!!"

"He hides his...true fur?" Levi said.

"We picked our leaders by their fur color. The fur that is the darkest is the alpha. But that wolf...covered his fur in ashes just so he could have the pack in his command."

Cobalt's hands clenched into fists and his teeth were showing a frown. His face started to darken in hatred.

"But didn't he protect you?"

Cobalt turned his head to me.

I continued,

"If he only wanted to have control in the pack, he wouldn't have fought in the frontlines..unless he wanted to protect his cover. Tell me Cobalt, was he fighting with you not backing down?"

Cobalt nodded his head but slowly.

"What are you saying?" Nean asked as she folded her arms on the table rudely.

"All I'm saying is that maybe the Alpha tried to fight back but ignored the fact of his weak strength or his secret being exposed. He was fighting for the pack as a true Alpha should."

"That...might be true.." Cobalt let out a sigh. "Sorry about the outburst earlier, my pride just got the best of me."

"It's alright, boy. There is no need to apologize." Hover said with a reassuring smile. "Everyone wanted to protect what's important to them and it's understandable. You should always remember that you hold on to that strong feeling to the very end."

Oliver looked at the mayor and gave a nod.

"I also got one last question, Cobalt. The Goblins are the ones that caused the trouble here?" I asked the Mystic Boy.

"What are you saying?" Nean said, giving me a strange look.

"Yes, after I escaped I tried to form a plan to save the pack. I watched them from the shadows and saw what they were doing to this town. I want to try and do something but even though I am a Mystic, I am not strong enough for an army of them. That is why I was looking for you." Cobalt looked over at me.

"I see. Well, we should prepare for tonight." I said while standing up from my seat.

"Huh?" Everyone except Cobalt said at the same time

"We are going to fight the Goblins and protect this town. Not only that, but we will also save the Horned Wolves."

"Are we gonna do this?" Nean stood up as well.

"Of course we are. Try not to whine about it."

"If you are going, then I'm going to be a big sister!!" Lexi said with a smile.

After that, we start to form a plan before the Goblins arrive. But at the back of my head is telling me that I should not try to trust Cobalt. Is he a friend or foe? Only time will tell when the sun sets for nighttime.