She had left for awhile, trying to find a place where she could clear her head. Although Yukons death still reigned over her, she put him and his demise to the back of her mind. She stepped darkly over the place she had deemed home and immediatly, happiness swept over her. Liseli was here, and....Vestige was back! The young female let out a yip, calling to both her alpha and her friend.

The white mother came trotting to her young friend's call, smiling and tail waving enthusiastically. She placed a gentle nuzzle, speaking softly. Hello there, Hidden. I've missed you.

The wolf slowly trotted across the pack border, one ear forward and one back. The left ear was turned towards two wolves that had agreed to come and see what pack life in Aspen Grove was like, before deciding whether to stay or go. Vestige had a grin on his face as he lead to two friends into his homeland. Welcome to Aspen Grove. I'm sure you'll be meeting... He was cut short when a call reached his ears. Hidden was back. A small smile spread across his face. It seems were not the only ones to arrive. Follow me and you can meet some of the pack.

The alpha finally reached the place where Liseli and Hidden were standing. He let a small yip of greeting carry towards Hidden, before walking over to them both. Casting his gaze back for a moment to check Aylen and Absolute were behind, Vestige then turned back to the pair, a grin on his face. Hello Hidden. It's been a while. Then he turned sideways and directed their view with his muzzle towards the pair behind him. This is Aylen and Absolute, They've agreed to come and see what pack life is like here before making a desition on whether to stay or not. Then he pointed his muzzle in the other direction. This is Liseli and Hidden, two of my pack. The other is Aminita, but she's currently in the den. You'll probably meet her later. Then he stepped back slightly, so the group could interact. Maybe he had said too much, but he did tend to speak before thinking. A smile was planted on his face, as his gaze swept from one to the next.

She giggled softly at Vestiges words before nuzzling Liseli back. It was good to be home, somewhere that people cared about you. Her yellow eyes drifted to the other two and immediatly her defensive sheilds went up. Her eyes held a flat look, one of uncaring and her body posture spoke of the same, uncaring demeanor. She had learned not to make friends, and trusted only Vestige and Liseli. But, that could all change if the two proved that they weren't going to disappear as so many others had. Her tail waved a bit and she gave Aylen and Absolute a fake smile and said in her soft voice A pleasure to meet you two. When she heard that Aminita was here, her tail twitched and an anxious feeling crept into her gut. She had been apart of Aakas pack, following her. Doing as she bid.....Something close to fear shot through her and she shifted slightly towards Liseli. Still young, and still uncertain of others. On her coat were scars, some hidden others not so much from the cruel alphess' little games that she so enjoyed playing. She knew Aminita was not like Aaka, but she couldn't help the feeling....

She gave V.estige her warm smile, glad to see him back, and apparently successful. Then she turned that smile on the two newcomers, though it was faded in the same way as Hidden's. She had her own scars to deal with, though they were not the kind that others could see. But her voice matched the warm smile as she spoke to them softly. Hello, Aylen, Absolute. Welcome to Aspen Grove.

As Hidden leaned in to her, she cuddled her absently. She really didn't know much about this frightened little fae, other than the fact that her brother had been killed right here in the den. And that she only knew from speaking with Eytan. A slight murmur was sent to the poor thing, saying, Easy there, sweet. I'll let naught harm thee again.

Her eyes swept towards Liseli and a distracted smile crossed her dark lips. She...Used to support her. She was with her, and now shes here. Memories of being thrown into the freezing water with alligators swimming below her, and being thrown into brambles of thorns swept through her memory. The young females eyes betrayed her fear, but it wasn't of these two. No, it was indeed of Aminita, the kind hearted female who lurked in the den. Where....Her brothers body had been. Where he was murdered.

Aylen's paws padded quickly after Vestige, her dial held high, but not as high as Vestige's. As they stopped, the fae sat quietly down on her haunches, nodding with a smile at each wolf before opening her maw to reply.

Greeting everyone. She dipped her head to them and turned her dial to gaze once again at Absolute.

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They Dubbed me: Aylen

They Molded me: Fae

My Blood is of the: Grey Wolf

My pools are Dyed: Yellow

My Pelt is Hued: Light Grey

I Belong to: No Pack

My Heart Belongs to: No One

Trailing behind was the little gray wolf. His eyes dark and low as he traveled through the land. Hollow shafts of fur bouncing, but even in the dull light they were able to hold their glow. Awe what a beautiful land, though the pain coursed through him at the likeness of his first pack. Whispering to himself like the cold wind on a dreary winter day, "I have a bad feeling about this" He gulped a bit and faltered but quickly regained his composure and carried on.

As they arrived, his head flicked up in suprise at the two. Eyes slightly widening for a second before he cowered. Their cold stares shot through him like needles, and then acted like they could cover it up so easily. Highlighted tail seemed to stay comfortably between his legs as he spoke. "uh.." His loss of words made him hesitate worse as he searched for his name. Slowly his voice came creeping out, "I-I'm Absolute.... Middle... child of V-Vicious and Insecure.." Their hearty fake smiles seemed to make the matters worse.

Shaking his head he tried to collect himself, with a bit of a failed attempt. He closed his eyes as if to hide, then drew a deep breath to relax. "I'm sorry..." He spoke with a slight quiver, "My past pack has wronged me. I- don't have a good view on the pack life as of yet. And..'family'.... well.. that never was..." He spoke softly lowering his head so that a captured ray of sun would reflect of his cranium. The bow was intent as if to appoligize for wronging them in some way. Raising only after a good moment to view their new, and hopefully lighter, expressions. Banner now hung limp, he was not weak... but still just emerging from puphood at a little over a year old.

He gave a cautious gaze to Aylen, noting how she had not seemed to see their icey claws when they first arrived. Then turned to Vestige. "You have a lovely home." His bit his lip before losing the words that it was nearly the same as his last. Black-brown orbs turned back to the two now, his unease was better hidden but never gone.

She stayed next to Hidden, a solid, reassuring bulk, but poor Absolute's fear melted her a little, and she smiled at him, more genuinely. She was finally displaying some of the nicer characteristics that had been so prominent in her sister Sauda, who was now dead.

Her voice was soft, and held warmth again as she spoke to him, trying to soothe him. Easy now, brother of the sun. Relax. We've only just recently gotten over a small hard time as a pack, and that is the cause of our reservedness. She did not specify the great sadness, but left it unsaid and moved on to other things. We've just begun to resume normal life, and are a wee bit out of practice. In any case, I hope that you will find the family that you have lacked, whether you stay with us or go elsewhere. Everyone needs a family.

Her yellow eyes wavered a bit as she saw Absolutes fear. I... She began then stopped uncertain of how to continue. She was at a loss for words, and never spoke much as it was. She looked to Liseli for help, uncertain of what to do. He was so scared, just as scared as she only different reasons. We....We can...Um....Be your family. If...If you want that is. If wolves could blush, her cheeks would be aflame and she looked at the ground instead of at either of them. Oh look, a rock. Rocks were good.

Vestige was rather concerned that his pack seemed to be reacting, well, badly to these two. It seemed that Absolute was very tense and seemed almost fearful. Something was definately wrong with him. To hear that his previous pack, his family, had wronged him made Vestige was shocked. He couldn't believe his own family had made him like this. He smiled at Absolute, trying to think of something comforting to say, but Liseli did it for him. The sparkle left Vestige's eyes as he remembered the previous incident. He sighed gently, eyes on the grass below. He had lost one of his pack, one of his friends, and it was all down to him. He could have saved her, she didn't have to come with him. The memories of Sauda came flooding back, putting a dampener on Vestige's mood. He tried to regain himself, by shaking the thoughts from his mind and lifting his head back up. The thought still lingered in the back of his mind...

Vestige smiled as Hidden attempted to put right the bad start. We're really not that bad Absolute. Your welcome to stay here as long as you like, and you'd become part of the family and stay in it no matter what. Please, don't be frightened. We'll protect you and help you whenever you need it... He trailed off, not really knowing what else to add. Cocking his head slightly, his gaze drifted back to the floor. What could he do to try and brighten the mood up a little. A hunt? It would bring them together, and Aylen and Absolute could get involved and feel part of the group? He straightened himself up and he smiled. Uhh, How about we go on a hunt? It was a question to all, his eyes switching from one to the next.

A hunt? Oh Jesus, she'd never been hunting before in her life and she was near two years old now! Trying to keep her eyes expressionless so they didn't betray her fear she said Yeah...Um...That'd be...Great. She stammered a bit and she fell back into a silence. She was making a fool of herself, it was best if she just kept her mouth shut. Then, they wouldn't see how pathetic she realyl was and they would still like her. Hopefully. She tried to relax her tense muscles. What was past was past. Ab...Absolute and I can...Um....Bring some back for Aminita. If she was going to actually be a part of this pack, she should get to know its pack members. Even if they had supported someone who tried to kill her more then once. Maybe...Go to the...um...Eskers? The prarie has been over populated with other wolves lately and...Um....I...Oh... The last bit was said in an exasperated sort of voice but not at them. To herself. Why couldn't she speak right in front of these new wolven and Vestige? She'd never had a problem with Liseli, so what was so different now? The fact that there was so many now then before? Steeling herself she said I don't think there will be much prey there. There, now that wasn't so bad was it? For a minute Hidden thought she was going to be sick. She spoke without a stammer, had spoken strong, but that wasn't how she felt on the inside. Somewhere to curl up and just...Sleep sounded good.

She smiled softly again, and turned to Hidden, trying with her eyes to send a message. Relax, sweetie. It'll work out. You'll see.

Aloud she said, I'm sure Aminita would like that. After having pups, one isn't very inclined to go out. Kimama is already over there breaking the ice with Aminita, I think... at least that's where she headed to.

She had sent Kimama deliberately because Aminita seemed to be afraid of everyone, and she figured that a pup would be less threatening. And indeed, Kimama was getting along well with Aminita's children.