Warrior (Shewolf)
Chapter 38: Goodbye Leysha

Meanwhile....

"Did you find him?" ask Derek.

"Sorry beta, but nothing." said member Derek.

"We've been searching all over the house. There's no Allana." said Gyria and Erica, who had just come from Renald's house.

"There's no beta training either."

"Good god where the kid is." Derek was getting worried. He looked around and ruffled his waist. Derek rubbed his face rough.

A group of people began to arrive. Among the group were Renald and Tedd. Derek came to them.

"How's alpha? Was the intruder caught?" ask Derek.

"We managed to catch a few people. But only one remains. Because they started killing themselves by eating the poison wolsfbane. But we managed to save one person." Renald explained.

Two people lift up one person who looks unconscious.

"Bring him to the cell. One of the gamma's watching him."

"Good alpha." Some people started taking him away.

"How's Allana? Is he back?" ask Renald.

"We can't find it anywhere. We've been looking for him everywhere."

"That's impossible.. Thats odd. Unless he's in..." Renald did not continue the words.

"Can't be alpha? He can't go there. No one can."

"W-what does that mean? What can't? Where's where?" ask Derek.

"There's a place in the forbidden forest. That place should not be visited by anyone. But the place is already hidden, safely. Until now, no one has entered. So it's impossible."

"But alpha, he's not everywhere. It's possible he's there." Derek said. He looks desperate.

"alright. I'll show you the way. Come on."

"That-that's Allana!" point at Erica suddenly. Everyone looked in the direction Erica pointed. They saw one person staggering towards them. Derek quickly ran.

"All!!"

"Sister." Allana's body was limp. Derek catches Allana's body falling.

"Allana?! You why?"

"Well, take him to the room. Gyria, Erica, come with Derek and take care of Allana." Renald said. Derek held Allana and immediately entered the house followed by Erica. Only Gyria was silent in her place.

"That means there's still nothing left of the intruder." Ted said. Renald nodded.

"True Ted, let's go around again." Renald said.

"Alpha, can we go around?" one of Derek's members.

"No need, you're guests. If you want to help us, patrol the house, take care."

"Good alpha."

"What are you doing here? Don't you want to accompany Allana?" sahut Renald when he saw Gyria still standing still in his place. Gyria did not answer. Just silence. "Gyria? You okay?"

"Crysort."

"What?"

"Crysort. The culprit... Crysort."

"You sure?"

Gyria nodded. "Hm... Sure."

"alright. You better get in. Maybe Allana needs you." Renald immediately walked away. Gyria also stepped inside the house.

Just a moment ago...

Allana and Melissa both lay weak. They try to get back up and stand by. Melissa didn't expect Allana to be like the old Allana. Allana was injured because of his attack but she was also as injured as Allana. They're balanced. Allana is stronger than ever. Melissa prepared to attack again but she suddenly felt the presence of one more wolf. Melissa looked alert for a moment then started to act calm as the wolf growled softly. Melissa growled softly and left with the wolf that had just come. Allana was still standing straight, alert if Melissa came back. But after a while, his wolf body fell on the ground. Breath gasping. He was so tired, sick and limp. Allana's wolf body turned into a human body. Allana did not get up. He wanted to recover his strength a little before walking to find a way. His body was not wearing a single piece of cloth but he did not care. His fatigue and pain are more than anything. Moreover, he had to be vigilant if Melissa came back.

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Gyria walked around. Trying not to be seen. To be honest, he was that expert, because he was trained to infiltrate. But lately he has been difficult to focus and train. Even more strangely, Derek always knew when he infiltrated. But now everyone was busy with Allana, making her able to move a little freely.

Gyria opened a passageway door to the underground after setting up one guard and making it look like he was sleeping. Gyria stepped in. Inside it looks dark. Only a few dim lights were on. Gyria stepped deeper through the long hallway that was only enough to pass two people. After a while, his steps stopped. He arrived at the passageway. There are two paths he must go. But before choosing, he heard clearly the sound of steps heading towards him. Two guards were seen from afar walking while chatting. Gyria climbed the wall by widening her legs and balancing herself with both legs and her arms wide open, resting on the top wall. He waited for the guards to pass.

"The girl was already very weak but still did not speak a word, even refused to be given medicine. This is fucking crazy. Where did the girl come from?"

"It looks like he was ordered dead rather than caught, but unfortunately the girl was caught."

"We'll wait for the alpha. Alpha has a knack for interrogating someone. I'm sure the girl will admit everything if the alpha is introgating."

"You're right, no one can escape or lie if the alpha speaks."

The two guards turned and moved away from Gyria. Once in safety, Gyria jumped down. Gyria stepped towards the passage where the two guards had exited. He believes what he's looking for is there.

Before long Gyria arrived at the door made of iron which is quite heavy. Gyria opened the door slowly. One guard was shocked, and so was Gyria.

"What are you doing here? Who're you?" ask the guard who is alert.

"I'm your alpha guest. L'm... I want to meet that girl."

"Have you asked alpha for permission?"

"Of course it is." Gyria lied. "I know the girl, maybe I can help ask her. I hear you guys have a hard time getting him to talk. Maybe I can, because I know him."

The guard seemed to doubt. He did not easily believe Gyria's words.

"Do I need... Calling your alpha to confirm my whereabouts here?"

"W-why.. No. gabe.. Not necessary. Go ahead." finally don't want to, the guard let Gyria. Gyria breathed a sigh of relief, she succeeded.

In the room there are some cells. His cell is only half filled. Gyria came to Crysort's cell girl between the guards. In front of the cell, he saw a girl lying weakly behind him.

"Thank you, you can go back to your place." said Gyria. But the guard seemed hesitant to leave Gyria alone with the prisoner. "Just calm down, I won't do anything. I'll just talk."

The gangster finally nodded and went back to where he was.

"Gyria.." a weak call from inside the cell. Gyria. The girl had sat down and faced Gyria.

"Leysha's... You okay?" Gyria seemed worried about her best friend's situation.

"If a doctor can't be hurt? Besides, why are you here? What's the matter?"

"I don't know Gy, I'm just following orders."

"Yes, from that crazy luna. I guess since you're a medical expert, you're not going down to the field, fighting. Then what is this?"

"I don't know. Since your departure, I no longer hold drugs or treat people. I always practiced fighting day and night. Uhuk... Uhuk.. Uhukk..."

"You okay? I'll get you some water."

"No! Don't go anywhere. L'm.. I want you here, to accompany me."

"But-"

"My time isn't much Gy."

"What do you mean?"

"They could've prevented me from drinking the poison, but they had already given me another poison before we got here. The poison that's the antidote is just Chloe's luna."

"That damn luna.." growled Gyria.

"He's your lunamu Gy."

"not anymore. He's not my luna for a long time. I'll tell alpha Renald. He'll help you."

"He won't help me after what I did Gy. Even if he helps me, it's too late. I'm no longer helped. The poison has already spread Gy. Wolfsbane will only hasten my death. Even though I didn't eat it, it was still too late."

"No, that's not true. I'm not gonna let that happen. I'll tell alpha." Gyria started walking.

"I beg.... I beg you to stay." said Leysha to make Gyria stop her steps. "Don't go Gy. Keep me company."

Gyria was still silent then she finally let out a rough sigh. He sat right in front of Leysha's cell leaning against her. Leysha does the same thing from inside the cell.

"I'm sorry Gy."

"I've asked you to leave the pack, you refused. You said you'd be fine there because they wouldn't do anything to you because you know healing."

"I didn't, either. uhuk.. thought it would be like this."

"They have witches, you should've guessed it. We studied witches when we were kids, right? beta Beck said, we have to know our enemies well and you know, witches don't need doctors to heal themselves. They just need spells and potions."

"I know it, but--"

"If you know why you're still hanging in there?! are you stupid or too naive?!" Gyria turned around and looked at Leysha. Leysha just sat weakly staring at the coldness of the cell wall. "Sorry, I'm too. I'm too outrageous." Gyria returned to the starting position.

"It doesn't matter Gy, I know you like that because you care about me. I'm just too stupid and naive, like you said"

"No, ignore my words. I'm just-"

"No Gy, you're right. I was so stupid to still be with luna Chloe and so naive when I hoped she would change. I still remember him being so nice to us. I didn't expect him to be like this."

"The witches I think. Ever since they came to the pack, Luna changed. Crysort was a disappointment."

"No Gy, not Crysort. Pack is innocent. What is wrong is the occupants, the members. Plus an ambitious leader like Luna. Somehow this pack will be later. Unfortunately I won't see it."

Gyria turned her head in annoyance and looked at Leysha sharply. "You'll see it. Must see! you hear me?! you'll see it!"

"Ohuk... uhuk....." Leysha started coughing again. The burning sensation in his throat returned. His body began to weaken, even his legs were numb. He knew he wouldn't last until tomorrow morning.

"You... okay?" ask Gyria to worry.

"You know I'm not okay. But I've been better than this." Leysha chuckled small.

"You can still laugh? are you crazy?"

"Maybe... but do you remember when we were kids when we ran with other kids?"

"Why about that?"

"Do you remember the boy named uhm... Sofia, yes Sofia. Brown curly hair? he's always so cocky on us to say that he's always the most superior? During the race he pushed the geeky kid... Dex! for the geeky Dex to choose a road full of water. He is not only arrogant, but cunning. But eventually the geeky Dex can beat him. And the funny thing is, Sofia tried to hit Dex's body into a mudhole, but Dex could avoid it and Sofia herself fell into the mud. Do you remember when all her body was full of mud and sand? hahahaha.the best day ever!!"

"Stop Leysha."

"Oh come on. I want to reminisce with you. And you remember time-"

"Stop!! I don't want to hear it anymore!" Gyria covered her ears with both hands and closed her eyes. Somehow he refused to accept the fact that Leysha was dying. He knew very well Leysha would not survive. Gyria shed her tears.

"Gi." Leysha gently touched Gyria's hand that was still covering her ears. Gyria lowered her hand. She quickly wiped her tears and turned to Leysha. "Please promise me Gy. Promise me you'll live."

"Of course, I won't die before I kill that luna."

"No, no. Not that. But promise me, promise me you'll survive, whether you run away, fight or whatever, you'll stay alive. Promise Gy."

"You asked me to promise but look at you, you're like this yourself."

"Nothing can be changed from me Gy, you know that. But you can. Promise Gy, I beg you."

Gyria lowered her head. Then nodded slowly.

"I need your word. I know you're the one who always keeps your word."

"Alright, alright... You're so chatty. Just rest there." grumbled Gyria. Leysha laughed stifledly. He didn't even have the strength to laugh. They were silent for a moment, trying to enjoy the silence. There are some cells that are filled but silent, because they are asleep. Only occasionally did a person's movements reverse his body, or even coughing not hesitate to ask them to slow down their voices.

"Gy..." Leysha is getting weaker. His hands began to be unable to move.

"Hm?" answer Gyria gently.

"Do you remember our song? What do we always sing about us little? We heard that song when we first entered the city from hiding."

Gyria was silent. Yeah, he remembered that song. The song seemed to be quite famous in the city to the point that they heard it over and over again. They hummed the tune of the song wherever they went. Even when they are scared or there is a problem, they hum with the song to calm down.

"Hmm~ Hmmm~~ Hmmm~~..." Leysha started humming the song. "Oh come on Gy, let's hum with me."

Leysha started humming again. Gyria again shed her tears but she immediately wiped them and took her breath and hummed with Leysha.

They hummed for a few minutes until Gyria finally realized only her voice was heard. Leysha did not hum anymore. Gyria stopped her senand.

"Ley, are you sleeping? Said you wanted to hum." Gyria looked at Leysha. There was no response or movement from Leysha. Silent. Gyria stretched out one hand, examining Leysha's nose. Not feeling warm or breathing out. Gyria positioned her body facing Leysha. He tried to listen with his wolf hearing. There was no sound of Leysha's heartbeat. Gyria continued to listen to Leysha's heartbeat, so she often fell silent. Until the moment Leysha asked him to hum with her.

"You remember when we were kids? We swear to be together.." Gyria shed her tears again. This time much more than before. Gyria held Leysha's stiff hand. "I'm sorry... I should have forced you to go with me. I shouldn't have left you... Hix.. It's all my fault.. L'm... Hix... L'm... I'm sorry Ley... We promise to always be together. But I left you.... I'm sorry... You'll be fine now. No more pain and no more will hurt you. You'll calm down. Wait for me Ley, I'll catch up with you. Sure."

Gyria lowered her head and cried. Goodbye Leysha.

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...tadaryz...