Aderyn

Aderyn paced carefully toward the cove den, keeping an eye on the shadow of the bird circling above her. Stopping at the base of a tree where the slightly claustrophobic bird could rest, she waited for him to land and then spoke quietly to him. Wait here and I'll bring Mama to you so you won't have to go inside. But be quiet, ok? I want to surprise her. She needs a good surprise.

Zhener

Zhener quickly alighted on the lowst accecable branch of the tree and ducked his head down to listen to Aderyn, "Good good!" The eagle mumured in an excited whisper, pacing a bit from side to side on his branch, "It vill be good to see her again!"

Aderyn*Karai

Aderyn wagged her tail and bobbed her head, which was her friend's way of expressing excitement. A foolhardy smile fell on her features as she turned away into the den, returning a few minutes later with an obviously suspicious Karai.

Silver mother trotted quietly beside her daughter, laughing a little. What is so important that you drag me away from a good nap, my sweet one?

Aderyn only shook her head, grinning even wider and still bobbing her head in that curious fashion. You'll see when we GET there, Mama. She could not repress a giggle as they came to the base of the tree where Zhener was perched and Karai still had not spotted the eagle.

Huntress looked all around and eyed her daughter. You wanted me to see the tree? Her eyes were scolding, but her tone was laughing. Listen here little one, I knew trees long before you did. She completely failed to look up and spot her bewinged friend.

Zhener

He watched anxiously, hardly able to contain a hearty 'Hello!' or 'Karai!" as he spotted the familiar wolfess pad closer to the tree. HIs large talons dug at the bark as he paced back and forth on his branch, waiting expectantly for his dear friend to look up. But when she didn't, Zhener took matters to himself and would have grinned widely if he were able to do such a thing.

Hunching his wings a bit, the eagle jumped from the branch and plummeted earthward. His dark wings spread slightly, to slow his descent to a safe level before he hit the ground. With more ruffled feathers, but smiling eyes, Zhener picked himself up promptly and sreetched out in the typical eagle sound, "Suprise! So long, so long it's been!" He didn't stop to think that his sudden and rather boisterous appearance might startle his dear friend. He was too overwhelmed with glee to think of that.

Angels Sin

Angels Sin crawled out of her den when she heard the eagle fall. "What in the world is going on out here?" She saw the eagle and her body went tense. She had bad memories of eagles from when she was little.

Burn had his eyes open and the little male crawled towards the den revealing red eyes that glared towards any and all that decided to get in his way. He wanted to see the worl for what it was and not for what it should be.

Numb also had her eyes open revealing a beautiful true green. She yipped at her mother but stared cuatiously at the others not wishing to bother any of them.

Karai*Aderyn

Karai jumped just a bit when Zhener landed, really only startled, but when she caught a glimpse of sepia-hued wings, her tassel waved in delight. ZHENER! She came forward, smiling and happy. It has been TOO long, my friend, too long. What a wonderful surprise.

Aderyn, seeing Angel's alarm, trotted a little closer, though kept away a little so the femme would no she meant no threat. Her voice low, she said, It's ok. He's a friend. I know it doesn't make sense, but this eagle likes wolves. He half raised me. He won't hurt you, promise. This is Zhener.

Zhener

Zhener could hardly contain himself, feeling so happy to be with his two best friends again after being on his own for too long. "I vill stay here, ja?" He looked fondly from Karai to Aderyn, and to Angels Sin and her two young ones. "I don't eat vhelps no more, don't vorry." He tried to reassure the mother, although the fact that he use to eat young canines, mainly fox kits, might not be a comforting detail.

Karai*Aderyn*Eytan

Karai let her tail wag, and bounced just a bit, so excited. You can stay if you like, I'm sure it will be alright. Eytan is pretty understanding of we oddballs. He took me, anyway! And she laughed a little.

Eytan was trotting through on patrol of his territory. The recent threat had made him extra watchful and his patrols more frequent. Hearing Karai, he trotted up to her, tail waving. Did I hear my name in vain? There was laughter in his voice until he spotted the bird, and then he stopped laughing. His eyes got hard, but no other tension was visible. Keeping one eye on Angel's Sin and her pups, he turned the other one to Zhener. Speaking to Karai he said, Um... friend of yours?

At this, Aderyn leapt forward, hurrying to explain. It's ok, pack-father. He is an old friend. He protected me as a pup when my curiousity led me astray. Mama and Moon Spirit will vouch for him, as will I.

Zhener

Zhener offered a laugh as well, though it was rather different sounding than a wolf's. His sharp eyes turned with a start towards Eytan, and the eagle perked his head up. His feathers flattened at first, showing a sudden fear and uncertainty. But when Aderyn came to his defence, the eagle relaxed and bobbed his sepia head, 'Ja, a friend of zhe volves! I vill not harm anyvone, I svear."

Karai*Aderyn*Eytan

Karai had started a little as her alpha entered, and was about to speak when Aderyn came to Zhener's defense. Smiling, she let her soft voice flow. Yes, it's true. I owe this one much, my alpha. Eytan, may I introduce Zhener, friend of the wolves >b?

Aderyn was smiles all over. She had a happy nature, and was glad that things were going to be ok.

Eytan nodded slowly, his first reaction fading now. So this is Zhener, about whom I've heard so many good things. Well come, friend. I am Eytan.