Hoshor Plains run rabbit run

Exit Rannoch!

Rannoch quickly backpedaled as the bear reached for Cypress, his eyes wide with disbelief as the scene unfolded before him. His raven-haired brother was locked in the bear's hold, body limp. It was as the young Alpha gathered himself to crouch, with every indication to thrust himself towards the much-larger predator, that a mumble halted any further action. Instead, he slowly untangled his posture and rose slowly to meet Cypress' plea. 

The words left the turquoise-eyed man at a crossroads, leaving him with the decision to do what he wanted or do what was right. Reluctantly, he pressed backward a step, his devotion to the pack besting his desire to save Cypress as war reigned in his mind. As much as he didn't want to leave his brother behind, Rannoch knew it was for the best. With tears spiking in his eyes, the Alpha nodded, allowing his commitment to the others to take the forefront of his mind. Though words failed him in the short moment he watched on; his expression spoke volumes. Worry tugged at his face as fretted over his brother's fate.  But even in his worrying, Rannoch knew that there was very he could do now. 

"I love you, Cy," whispered Rannoch, feeling the weight of the words in the pit of his stomach. This very well could be the last time that he saw Cypress alive and as much as he hung around, he knew his departure was urgent. It was after his affections were offered that the Alpha turned suddenly and sprinted iafter the others who had fled, leaving Cypress alone with the consequence of his rash actions.