Dhiate was in a world of darkness. There was no light. No smell. There was no warmth, but it wasn't cold. He was in a place where nothing reached him. It was like he was trapped in a vacuum. He didn't feel anything. Not until he felt something whack his head. Dhiate tried to move, but it was like trying to run in molasses. Slowly, things came back to him. He could hear a heartbeat, he could hear someone breathing next to him. He could hear the wind rustle leaves all around him. Then he could smell. He could smell blood, he could smell a male next to him. Yet it was still dark. He could feel the cold, hard ground beneath him and a warm body beside him. He could taste blood in his mouth. But there was no light. So Dhaite opened his eyes.
The first thing Dhaite saw was the other male. What had happened? Why was he on the ground, and why was the stranger wrapping his body around him? The last thing he could remember was... No! He had passed out! He had passed out in front of this stranger who had done so much for him. His eyes grew bluer, and wider. How could he have done such a thing? His dark ears laid back and his face became hidden beneath a two colored tail again. He was so embarrassed.
After about a minute of wallowing in self pity, Dhiate moved his tail, and looked out into the world. The coyote wolf mix didn't seem too upset, so Dhiate began to stand up. He was considerably stronger than before, but he still struggled. His previous gloom was turned into determination and anger with himself. Dhiate still didn't understand how he had gotten so weak.
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