Strength In Unity

Chapter 9: Who are we?

In the medical ward several rabbits and geese worked over the panda laying on the examination table.

Due to his size they were required to stand upon stools and even a few books in order to get the proper reach.

The lead nurse, donning a face mask with her fluffy ears tied behind her head took three clips from the table next to her and set them into the wound area, pulling the muscle and flesh open wider. The arrow was difficult to remove due to it's hooked prongs that had been designed simply to tear and destroy as much flesh as possible. Taking a deep breath, the rabbit wiped her brow as she held out a paw for a pair of forceps. Thankfully the bear hadn't made a move since he'd been put under with several highly potent sleeping herbs, though it was rather inconvenient when his mouth continually drooled, making the floor around them slippery and difficult to maneuver around.

"rmph!" The rabbit grunted as she saw an open chance and took it, quickly shifting the deadly instrument out of the panda's shoulder, having to use one of the geese to pull behind her for added momentum. Holding the weapon in her paws, the rabbit nurse sighed in relief and quickly tossed it away as she got into position to prep for stitches.

Stepping into the wolves temporary quarters, the soothsayer made her way into the room, having to occasionally step over several of the wolves that lay fast asleep all over the floor, the old goat headed for a place to sit down herself. Resting against one of the many large pillows next to the back wall, she looked around the room at the sight before her. These soldiers had been called alot of things, viewed in many different ways but the one thing the foreseeing goat could say about them was how strong of a brotherly connection she felt around all of them. It was in the very air itself how close each one was amongst each other, overflowing and unceasing loyalty was what her eyes saw as she noticed how close together all of them slept.

Her eyes then turned to the one she knew all too well. Sleeping soundly along a large couch like bed lay Kirscher or as those who followed him knew him as the wolf boss. The soothsayer came up and sat on the floor next to the canine, watching his chest slowly expand and retract, his muzzle sending a warm gentle breeze that wavered the silky pillowcase. Without thinking, the goat brought a hoof to his scarred face, brushing against the almost feather soft fur along his cheek and neck. She started lightly scratching the back of his head, her memory seemed to bring out how much the wolf pup had enjoyed that during his time in her care. As she scratched, the canine groaned but kept his eye shut clearly enjoying her gentle and soothing touch.

Turning his muzzle to look up at her, the wolf veteran opened his eye, crimson meeting brown.

"Hey there." She kept stroking the canine's fur, waiting until he told her to stop but the dog merely accepted the comforting motions. Seeing his expression soften, the wolf lifted his head slightly, hinting for her to get under his chin, the soothsayer smiled warmly.

"You haven't changed at all you know that." She said as she reached the wolf's favorite spot below his muzzle and underneath his chin, forcing a small leg spasm as he craned his neck into a better position for her to reach, nearly kicking one of his pack members in the head as they dozed next to him on the floor. Laying his head back down, the wolf exhaled and looked up at her, seeing the warm expression on her face, he had to ask.

"So what brings you by my side?"

"I...well-" She had a slightly difficult time reaching the words she wished to say, knowing how touchy of a subject it was, the goat then sighed slightly.

"I miss the past...You and Shen together *Sigh* it's just a bit hard for me sometimes, since I watched you two grow up together."

The wolf boss blew a breath of air through his nose, his eye looking away from the soothsayer,