Talarine: Ally to the Angels

Chapter 25

Darkness fell upon the lands. A solar eclipse was happening above her head. Tal stopped and looked up, never before had she seen an eclipse but she knew that something bad was on its way. All wolves saw the solar eclipse as a dark sign and their first insinct was to flee. Tal knew instantly that this was another dream but it felt different, almost prophetic in nature. Her muscles tensed as the sounds of demons came forth from the Diamond Gates; Tal snarled to keep her pack in line and all remained still, though fangs were bared in silent snarls. They would remain in the shadows until it was close to time for battle. The demons were disracted with attempting to find the angels that they did not bother to see the wolves hidden in almost plane sight. Tal held the pack until the Archangels appeared. Yet again she saw Anaurael and knew that she had been called to aid in stopping another nightmare. Tal looked to Treian who kept the pack hidden as she walked from the shadows and passed each of the Archangels to reach Anaurael's side. Anaurael reached out a hand to touch Tal's fur and the she-wolf spoke to her alone. Worry not Anaurael, so long as I live the Nightmares will not touch you. Anaurael looked to the powerful wolf with question in her eyes. Tal nodded to the woman. Later on you should discuss this plan with Imperius. My wolves are in the shadows, not a single demon noticed us. This tatic may come in handy.

"What of any demons that would recognize you and them?" Anaurael asked worriedly, it was asked only quietly enough for Tal to hear her.

Any who have seen me before know to fear me and my kind. Word will have spread of wolves larger then an adult pony that are a force to be trifled with. Tal watched the demons who prepared to attack and bared her fangs towards them. Maybe one day I will be able to let you ride upon my back.

"You can carry someone on your back?!" Anaurael looked completely surprised.

You would be surprised. I once had to carry my brother Drake upon my back after the fool went and got himself knocked out. Tal snorted as she prepared for battle. Anaurael this is your dream. Anything is possible always remember that. None but you can decide what happens. With that Tal left as the battle began.

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Tal opened her eyes, she was in her wolf form and yawned. Xypherius had left for the heavens once more leaving her to care for the pack. Tal lifted her head and a scent wafted towards her. The Rival Pack. She lifted her head and called forth to her wolves. Who answered her summons with their own howls, over the past few days more Angel wolf pairings had come into existance and each wolf was now under her command while the Angels went to Xypherius. Tal walked stiff legged towards the forest where she took off where all her wolves came racing up to her and ran with her. Battle was on the horizon.