Cry for the Moon

Cronos

Cronos POV

Pacing. Back and forth. Back and forth.

There are exactly 32 steps from my office window, to the door. I know this as I have paced this runway, many times. Today was no exception.

Coronation day.

A normally joyous day, filled with celebrations and excitement for all.

Not for me. I will admit, that I am terrified. Only my Luna knows of my fears and it shall stay that way. As current Alpha of the Silent Shadow Pack, I must remain strong and stoic, until the new Alpha is crowned.

Things were different for us, usually the new alpha would already have had their ascension and an Inauguration Day, before their coronation day. However, since we had two potential Alphas, both had to be brought before the Moon goddess on Coronation day, to decide who was fated to be Alpha.

I felt bad for lying to my pups and my Luna. They truly believed the decision was in their hands. That they could decide who would be alpha, but it isn’t how it will work. No matter what decision they have made, the Moon goddess will decide their fates. That is why we have to have the coronation today.

The children were born under a Black moon and the Moon goddess, blessed them both. This however, now means that they must me judged and blessed again on a Black moon. This will occur tonight.

So today, will be a day of celebration, with both my pups on display, for the pack. Showing themselves off, to help cement the trust and faith in their future Alpha. Whichever one it may be. Then tonight, under the Full Black Moon. The decision will be made and the future of the pack will be sealed.

Beta. Report.

I called for my Beta, I needed to make sure the pack was safe.

Alpha, we have doubled the border patrols, with rotating guards. No suspicious activities to report.

Good. As much as this was a day for celebration, it could easily be a day for attack. We will be vulnerable whilst the Moon goddess passes judgement. For the mere minutes of her judgement, the pack will be classed as without an Alpha. Rogues and fellow packs could attack in this time and claim leadership of the pack. That is why patrols needed to be doubled. To protect the pack.

Back to pacing. 1..2..3..4..5..6..