A large Mackenzie Valley Wolf ran through the trees excitedly. "Rex!" She called, thinking that she had finally tracked down her brother. But when she got there, she did not see the male. She looked around at all the canines. "I..." She began, fighting back tears. "Does a wolf by the name of Canis Rex live here?" She stayed low and submissive. The last thing she wanted was more trouble.

Glider carried his grandson back to the terra and set him down. "Stay here." He said, then approached the newcomer. "I am afraid he has passed away. Was he a friend?" He couldn't get the image of the battle out of his mind.

Kiku ran to Dove. "Mom! A Haunter killed dad!" He exclaimed, tears dripping down his face. Dove's eyes widened, but she said nothing. She let her head rest on the ground.

Mikomi nuzzled her mother. "He's in Heaven now, right?" She asked. Dove remained silent.
"Right?" Mikomi repeated. Dove nodded. "He's in Heaven."

Blackfeather looked straight into Glider's eyes. "Is this true?" She asked, not wanting to believe it. Glider nodded. "He didn't suffer." Blackfeather closed her eyes. "He has been cheating death for so long. I didn't think it would actually happen. Thank you for telling me this." She walked a short distance into the forest and sat down, humming to herself.

Blackfeather wagged her tail. "I am going to fight for my brother and his family. Anybody who wants to come with is welcome." She stated, glancing around the pack.

Kiku ran to his aunt. "I don't know you, but I'm the son of Canis Rex. I'm going to fight for my father."

Glider shook his head. "Very well. I will not stop you."

Together, the wolfess and her nephew left the area.