[/html]The atmosphere preluding Gabriel's announcement was decidedly tense and immediately set Hybrid on edge. He felt the fur at the back of his neck stand on edge as he waited to hear the news. He could see that everyone present was straining to get a better look or leaning in closer, wondering what was going on. Gabriel began slowly and Hybrid felt a sense of dread wash over him. As Gabriel explained his history as the loyal Aquila, that sense of dread grew and grew. Gabriel explained that he was weakened and that he had passed on the leadership of the clan to his son. Hybrid grew very still, silent and quiet, as his mind raced.
Gabriel was no longer the Aquila. Hybrid was completely alone. He did not move when Ezekiel spoke, but slowly narrowed his eyes. This child, who spoke of fire, war, and savagery, who knew nothing of these things, was now leader. Hybrid saw Talitha leave and wondered if he should, too. As always, the loyal soldier of Inferni, he remained beside Gabriel. After a long pause, he finally turned to look at his Aquila. Gabriel was no more, Ezekiel would never be His Aquila. That place would always be reserved for Gabriel.
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