Kali

Kali sat there alone stareing at the sky. "what will become of me?" she asked herself.

Karai

Silver femme saw the lonely pup, and the uneasy look on her face. She knew that face well: a sense of not belonging, of having nowhere to go. And so she went to the small one, nuzzling her gently. "Little one, be not afraid. You are always welcome here. I hold my loves with an open hand: Free to come and go as you choose it. You are welcome to stay with me as long as you have need, and even after if you want. And... should the day come you feel a want to leave... well that's your choice, too." She allowed her sincereity to show in her face, wanting Kali to know that she meant what she said.

Kali

Kali turned to Karai with a blank look. "I suppose I can come and go until I find ware I truely belong." she said then thought about what she said and rose to her paws. "I'm Not Afraid" she snapped. She just wanted to feel as if she always had a place to return to and someware to rely on for food.

Karai

She looked at the small one, and nodded. "That would be fine. Of course you are not afraid. You have yourself, and you have all of us. You have nothing to fear."

Kali

Kali watched Karai for a few molments then faced the herizon. "I'll be back... soon. I just go and create an adventure my own journy" she said and disapeard

Karai

Silver femme watched the pup go, knowing that she must forge her own way. She smiled a little sadly, and turned away before Kali crossed the horizon. In her old pack, watching until a wolf was out of sight meant a long parting. She turned back, though, just before the little one trotted out of sight, and said quietly, so no one else would hear, "I will wait right here for you, little one."

Aaka

Aaka trotted into the land swaying gently. She didnt look right. She didnt look right at all.

you killed them

Shadows were in her eyes

No where to go

She looked for Moon Spirit. Her sister always knew what to do

You killed them

She let out a soft whine when she found Moon Spirit not here.

YOu dont deserve to live

She gazed around and saw the pup leave. Uncaring she saw Karai and nodded trying not to show her angiush.

How could you do it?

So many thoughts. To many thoughts. To much pain. To much sadness

Why? What did they do....

Aaka began to pace and watch. Finally she wuit and let out a call of anguish and pain. She began to trot away but stopped. Something stopped her.

You killed him

Karai

Seeing the alphess of Silver Glades brought silver huntress to her senses. She backed up to curl about her pups, half respecting of Aaka, and half terrified, for the white femme's face was terrible to look upon. She pulled little Saxton back into place as he began to wander, and busied herself by settling them gently into sleep. She watched, wondering, and keeping the other eye on Spirit's pups, caring for all pups as she did.

Aaka

Aaka saw Karai but no one else. No one else.

No one cares

Letting out a snarl of fear and pain She paced once more. Then she saw the den. Moons pups would be there. They could help her....maybe Moon had had a Little Shadow. She crawled into the den partway watching....

You shouldnt be here

Aaka continued to watch

You cant be Trusted around them

She began to shake. Her thoughts were all truth

You killed them

"NO!!!" She shouted as she leaped backwards out of the den. She couldnt take it. She needed Moon. She needed someone....

Shadows cant be Trusted.

"no...no no no" she whispered. She saw Moon Spirits pup Kekechoi come out and watch her. The little black pup looked just like Little Shadow.

You killed him. You cant be Trusted Kekechoi wobbled over to the white female. She had no idea who Aaka was. She cocked her head to the side as Aaka continued to pace.

Shadows Cant Be Trusted

Kali

Kali dashed back she heard everything. She jumped infront of the den entrance. "leave her be, I'm sure she didn't mean to. There must have been a reason" the black runt pup yelled with fury and anger. She was highly agressive for such a small shadow wolf.

Aaka

Aaka normally would have snarled at the pup but she was to....wound up.

You killed them. You cant be trusted

"Shut up...Just leave me alone...Just go Away...." she whimpered. She figured the pup would think she was talking to her. But no...Aaka couldnt get her mind to be quiet. It wouldnt stop....

You cant be trusted. You killed them. You cant Hide Forever

She paced. Moon Spirit....She needed Moon Spirit. "Karai....Have you Seen Moon? I need to speak with her its urgent." She continued to pace and glanced at both Kekechoi and Kali.

Im losing my mind....Remember....Hes dead. He wont be coming back.

Hidden in these Shadows
I fear for you
You all say You care
But I cant....
I dont Trust you
You dont Trust me
No one Trusts a Shadow

Karai

Karai rose from her place to answer Aaka. "Your sister was here a moment ago, but I am not sure where she is now. You ought to call her if you need her." Then, picking up Kekechoi, she deposited him back in place with his siblings and turned to Kali. "Leave off, please, young one. I think that Aaka really needs to speak with Moon Spirit." She was attempting to keep Aaka's temper from getting the best of her around the young ones.

Kali

Kali snarled. DON'T YOU DARE IGNORE ME! She growled and lunged at Aaka to bite at her chest where her stomach began.

Aaka

Aaka merely sidestepped the young one. "No...I will Leave. When you see Moon Spirit tell her to come see me....Its urgent."

She turned and left silently.

Shadows cant be Trusted

Karai

Karai put herself promptly between retreating white femme and the pup. "LEAVE BE, young one! I beg you, please. She is in her own world of things in her mind. Who knows but she would tear you to pieces? And then who would I pick on?" And she smiled a little, her alarm passed.

Azul

The alpha hunter had caught the sharp sting of his lover's sister upon the squalls. moving into the den he watch with mild interest at the wild way and confused way Aaka acted. Snort was issued as she began to head back to her home. He moved forth not blocking her way but in an attempt to help.

|Aaka, Moon left for a walk. Can I be of assisatnce.|

Kali

kali jumped again and snarled, "don't you dare" she snapped going to bite and ripp at her tassel.

Aaka

No one Can Save You

She snapped at the small pup. "Stop it Kali. I could snap your neck...." she stopped herself. She was seeing Little Shadow again. Her face changed from rage to a soft look. "Little Shadow...." she whispered softly. Turning to Azul she said in the same voice "I....I need Moon Spirit...Only she can help me...Only she knows....Only she can know....."

Karai

As Aaka snapped back, Karai snatched up Kali, holding her by the scruff. Through the fur, she scolded. "I told you, LEAVE BE. If you will NOT leave be, you force me to MAKE you leave be. I WILL NOT allow you to throw your life away for something so foolish. Now hold still and keep quiet." She was not really angry, but more frightened of what Aaka might do if this continued.

Kali

Kali snapped once more growling and snarling/. Her black pelt grew brisk her audits perked forward. "if you could snap my neck then why don't you! Now leave Karai alone I'm sure you've killed someone before or even many" she growled

Karai

She spoke again to the pup clutched in her teeth. "Little one, enough. Your insolent tongue will cost you one day. You need not defend me. I will come to no harm at Aaka's paws. And neither will you, if I have anything to say about it." And she inclined her head a little to Aaka, indicating she meant neither threat nor disrespect by that statement. Honestly, the pup was so stubborn! Of course, so had she been when she was small...

Kali

Kali strugled for Karai to release her. "don't hide Aaka, I'm sure with your bitchy self you've killed someone, someone you hold dear even knowing you just to showoff power, well shame on you miss thang! Newsflash, your not tough your weak, you hide your fear I can feel it you hide from it." She yelled.

Aaka

Aaka had a flash of kill the pup now. But she wouldnt. She had to much control. But she couldnt help but let the words slip out of her mouth "Your right Kali. I did kill those i love. I killed many I love. And you know what Kali? I dont care. I killed them not to show power but to show I am more than them. To show them that I can do what I want when I want." none of this was the real reason Aaka had killed everyone. But she wouldnt tell the pup that. None of them needed to know why she really did it. Why she had really killed everyone.

Kali

Kali glared at her. "You power! HA! yeah right someone probley just made you mad so you killed them. Or was it out of hatred. Was it to prove you were strong! Your not your weak" kali snapped

Karai

Karai had no intentions of releasing Kali until Aaka had left the premises. "Struggling will do you no good, young one. I will not let you down."

Azul

The oldly painted alpha watched the youngster mentally noting the young pup would get into much trouble with its wild temper and quick tounge. towers lean to Aaka and for the frst time he searched her face and he noted that although she was here inthe back of her mind she wasn't she was somewhere far off. Crani cast back as a lone howl escaped his maw calling his dearest Moon Spirit. She would know what to do with her sister. Moving back to their pups he nuzzled each one tenderly while watching Aaka.

|She needed a break from watching the pups. I do believe she should be back soon.|

Aaka*Moon Spirit

Aaka glanced at Azul her ears pinned back in both agitation and worry.

She was supposed to be here....Supposed to always be here....

She shook her head and her eyes changed.

Thank you Azul. Please tell her-

Aaka? Is that you?

Aaka turned around as her warm eyed sister trotted in.

Is there something you need?

She saw her worried sisters eyes.

Aaka? Is something wrong?

Aaka didnt know what to do. Speak in front of all of them? No....She couldnt do that. Then they would know. She couldnt let them know.

Moon Spirit can I speak to you privatly for a moment?

Without waiting Aaka trotted a ways off. Moon Spirit followed silently and listened to her worried sister. It ended with Aaka nodding her head and leaving swiftly and Moon Spirit coming back to Azul. She nuzzled him and said in her warm voice

Whats going on around here?

Ritz*Kali

Ritz bolted up to Kali with fear. Her body trembled and her temper high. She wasn't gonna take any crap from the smaller pup, yet she hoped Kali would listen for they were friends maybe not like her and Akecheta but that didn't matter.

"Kali!" she screamed. "I'm so scard. My father Aloysius... I heard him speak with Fericilette! Thats.... I can't say it! But I'm gonna die! Mother is gonna die!" she cryed trembling.

Kali stared at her for a molment with a solid look. "He won't kill you or your mother, I'll tear him to shreds, even though your mother killed mine she was evil. I'll help you Ritz. I'll kill Aloysius... and Fericilette. I heard the story from Akecheta. This won't happen again I poromise" she said strongly then turnd to Aaka with hate.

"You will die next I'll tear you to shreds when I get bigger. I'll put myself in the pit after Aloysius and that other wolf is dead I'll be ready and you'll be dead. Enjoy your life while you can thats my life goal to kill you and Aloysius. I promise that I will to the grave." she snapped with anger and hate. "What ever you may say or do you won't scare me you have no power, you have no heart, all thats there is black poison, it may run through my veins but I can control it unlike those weak dimwitts that don't deserve to be an alpha like you Aaka. I can't belive Your own brother hasn't killed you by now. I know all about you. I've been told. Now then I'll be on my way and when I return I'll be bigger and more powerful then you and you will die in a matter of seconds." she growled then turned back to ritz.

"I'll fight, to save those who deserve it, for those you I care about just like my mother did at Ruby Valley" She said holding her cranuim high.

They both turned away and started off glanceing back at them one last time....

Aaka

Aaka felt like killing the pup now. But she would let Kali live. Aaka knew Mercy. Why were so many out to kill her these days? "Moon Spirit The Egyptian Wolves are Here as are the Midnight Shadows pack and the others. They are all here." Her eyes lit with enthusiasm. Finally. Her friends were here.

Karai

Karai had watched the exchange with increasing alarm. Seeing such strong reactons in the pups, she knew how things would go if they kept this up. She had been that vengeful herself once. She shuddered, blinking the eyelid on her blind side. Only too recent a memory. She came to stand beside Moon Spirit and Aaka, waiting for command.

Saxton*Joscelin*Karai

Seeing the hard lines in their mother, Saxton and Joscelin came to stand near her, the more sensitive Joscelin nuzzling her leg and planting a small lick upon her maw with his salmon tongue. Saxton took up his position a few feet to the front and a little to the side, as might a human warrior hold his sword. Joscelin, the shield, remained by his mother's side.

Seeing her young ones, she returned Joscelin's nuzzle, grooming his tousled coat a little, and smiled, relaxing a bit, though her eyes never left Moon Spirit.

Moon Spirit*KekeChoi*Abamacho

Two of Moon Spirits pups appeared out of the den. One the runt of the litter and coal black in color saw the other pups and yipped a hello. She wasnt quite living up to her name of much pain quite yet but there was still time. She Kekechoi raced to Saxton and play bowed in front of her. She was hyper and had no one to play with.

Abamacho was like Joscelin. Serious and deadly calm like his name the devil. He was ready to take on anything an everyone who harmed his sister.

Moon Spirit looked at Karai and let her body relax. "Everything is fine Karai. We wont do anything until someone shows up."

Karai*Saxton*Joscelin*Ziarre*Aderyn

Karai smiled a little, noting that her alphess relaxed a little, and devoted her attention to the pups. She smiled in welcome to Kekechoi and Abamacho.

Saxton, a playful firebrand, made a play bow and pounced upon Kekechoi, gently tugging one ear as he usually did with his sisters. He play-growled, having fun.

Joscelin simply remained beside his mother, watching the proceedings, not really involving himself. He was so serious, so stoic. He did smile a little at Abamacho, sensing a kindred spirit, but he made no move to join in his brother's play, or to get to know Abamacho. He simply sat close by his mother's side and eyed everyone suspiciously.

Ziarre came forard tentatively and tugged on her brother's tail, wanting to play too. She was less silly than her brother, and required a little encouragment. Saxton swatted her left ear, and er rare sapphire eyes lit with a quiet playfulness as she finally gave in to her silly side.

Aderyn, the shy, quiet one, came to huddle, shivering underneath her mother, intimidated by all the noise and action. She was rather retiring, though she had a sweet temperament. her honey eyes lit in fear as she huddled there, clinging to her mother for comfort and reassurance.

Azul

The hunter had stayed back letting the two sisters have the moment to speak then as what seemed to be finished he rose nuzzling his dear love back as she moved in on him.

|I am not to sure, love, your sister came here seeking you and seemed a little out of her mind really. The pup is still mouthing off which will get him into trouble one day.|

Moon Spirit

She smiled softly

Kali must learn not to mouth of. Especially to Aaka. Im surprised Kali is still among the living.....Any other day Im sure Aaka would have killed the young pup

She nuzzled her mate and watched her pups. Turning she walked into the den and brought out the three others. Now everyone could play

Kekechoi yipped at Saxton happy that someone would play with her. She bounced and nipped at the other pup wanting to play but somewhat unsure how.

Abamacho watched with a critical eye. Seeing his father he walked over head down seriousness all about him. In a way he looked like Aaka. Moon Spirit was unsure if she could take that out of him or hed grow out of it. What she did know.....It wouldnt be good when he got older.

Karai and All the Pups

Saxton leaped about, nipping with puppy teeth and darting in and out, pouncing first on Ziarre and then on Kekechoi, thoroughly enjoying himself. Ziarre was getting sillier under her brother's influence, and leapt upon Kekechoi, licking the inside of her ear.

Joscelin remained by his mother's side, keeping careful watch.

Aderyn remained underneath her mother, terrified.

Karai nuzzled the trembling Aderyn attempting to coax her into playing, but the little one only whimpered. She was SO shy. Karai made a mental note to break her of that habit.

Moon Spirit

Kekechoi was about to pounce on Saxton when she got the lick in her ear. SHe let out a yelp of surprise and laughed because it tickled. She nipped at Ziarre and Saxton. "Unfair!! Theres two of you!" she giggled not really minding.

Abamacho watched with a sharp eye making sure his sister wasnt hurt. HE was protective of his family and friends. He didnt know the other pups yet so he was unsure if they were friend or foe. He eyed Aderyn and stalked towards her at his mothers nudge. He stopped about a foot away from her. "Hi" it was his only word. She should feel honored.....For he talked to no one.

Moon Spirit watched Abamacho with a sharp eye. His closeness to Aakas personality scared her. She smiled at Karai when a howl came across the land. It wasnt Aaka....But it was Storm. It was also urgent. "Karai would you mind watching them? I'll be back soon...." there was another howl. Followed by many others. The Egyptian wolves were here.

Karai

Ziarre let her tongue loll out in a puppy laugh and pounced on her brother, pinning him, allowing room for Kekechoi to get some of her own back. "Ya we ladies gotta stick together!" She said, and Saxton grabbed her ear, tugging playfully, having a good old time.

At Abamacho's word, Aderyn shivered a little. He was scary. But she figured that if he tried to hurt her, her mother could stop him, and so she let her sweet alto come forth softly, saying, "Hello. I'm Aderyn."

Karai nodded to Moon Spirit, saying she would pup-sit, and turned her attention to Abamacho and Aderyn. The little male unnerved her, and she wanted to make sure nothing... unpleasant... happened.

Kekechoi

Kekechoi yipped at Ziarre. She dived in and grabbed at him. She nipped at his face and then went to tackle Ziarre just wanting to tackle. She whispered "On the count of three Im going to jump off you and attack him. You help k?" she said quickly. "1. 2. 3!" SHe leaped of Ziarre at Saxton. She pinned him beneath her giglling. She was beginning to like Saxton and Ziarre. Maybe her and Saxton would one day become mates....But that was far in the future. Not something to think about now.

Abamacho knew he was being watched. Softly in a cold voice he said "Im Abamacho. Why are you so afraid of me?" he asked. Even though he liked the other pups fear he didnt want to be punished if anything happened

Karai and the Pups

Ziarre was more than happy to oblige the request of her new friend. She happily leapt for Saxton, who was pinned underneath Kekechoi, and grabbed his tail, wrestling him around on the smooth floor of the den. He yipped and swiped at her underneath, tickling her. She squealed and backed off, only to come at him again, this time grabbing his maw gently between her teeth. He batted at her nose, having a jolly old time.

Aderyn, still cowering underneath Karai, answered softly. "Don't you know there is so much to hurt us? We almost weren't..." and she paused, feeling her mother tense above her. She looked up at her, and fell silent.

,hr> Ritz

Ritz padded to Karai's pack. her cranuim held high. She was much larger then all the small pups, at 6 months of age. She padded upto Karai and shook her cranuim. "Kali" she whispherd. Her audits flattend to her cranuim. her paws pressed into ther terra, her talons retracted.

Karai

Karai smiled, seeing the pup. She had grown again, it seemed. So big, she was. She smiled. "Kali hasn't been here again young one. I am sorry. I don't know where to tell you to look for her."

Azul

azul rose not sure weather to follow his love or not looking to the pups and then to the huntress he spoke quickly.

|I will see if she needs me. i shall return asap|

Karai

"Very well. I will guard the pups." This simple statement, no more, she spoke to the blue one.

Ritz

Ritz looked up at Karai with tears. "I know were she is" she whimped then looked away, "I tryed to help, but I can't just attak wind racer or whatever! My mother is fighting and I left and I don't know if she's fallen dead yet, I'm to worried to go back and see worried for what I may see" she said.

Kekechoi

Kekechoi nipped and played for awhile before leaving and going to lay down panting. She looked at Saxton and grinned. Then she saw Ritz. Curiosity getting the better of her she stood up and walked over to Ritz. Cautiously she sniffed the older pup and jumped back whenever she moved.

Abamacho looked at Aderyn. "Theres to many things in the world that can hurt us. So Fight back" spoken like Aaka. This was going to be a pup to watch when he was older. Make sure he didnt follow in his aunts footsteps.

Elena came out of the trees. "Karai you can stay here. I will help Ritz" she knew the pup. She knew her from Aaka. "Ritz where is Kali?"

Karai and Pups

Saxton, denied the pleasure of romping all over Kekechoi, tackled his sapphire-eyed sibling, grabbing her rear left paw in his teeth and shaking his head to mess with her. She yipped, and they began to tumble in circles, oblivious to the trouble.

Little Aderyn crept quietly from under her mother's belly, convinced that Abamacho would not hurt her, and looked at him curiously. "Fight back? How?"

Karai looked to Elena. "Yes. Please find Kali for me. Remind her... tell her my word still stands. She will know what it means."

Kekechoi

The small female nodded and turned to Ritz. "Where is Kali?"

Kekechoi now uninterested in Ritz trotted back to Saxton. While he was playing with his siter she made a leap at him trying to pin him down all the while giggling. She was oblivious to everyone else but Saxton and Josclin. She looked at them with her fathers mismatched eyes and laughed while nipping at Saxton

Abamacho cast a glance at Karai with his ruff standing up. "Come out from beneath your mother. Watch those three over there playing. Thats what fighting is close to but its much more deadly. Blood is shed but if you are strong enough you can defeat whatever it is that scares you" still the words of Aaka. There would be much blood in his life. It was obvious he was taking after his white aunt. His coldeyed strong harsh and beautiful Aaka. So many things Aaka was.....Yet so deadly she could be.

Hidden and Yukon came out of no where. Enola was not with them but a new pup was. Thunder Storm was her name. All were young and wanted to play to.

Karai and the Pups

Saxton, being attacked from both ends, yipped and wriggled from under his sister, leaping upon Kekechoi, his new favortie playmate. Ziarre growled and mock-bowed, leaping for him yet again.

Little Aderyn came out from beneath Karai, and gazed at her brother and sister, and their friend. She came to stand beside Abamacho, not so afraid of him now. Joscelin kept his eyes on the pair, and took a couple of steps forward so that his defensive front would include his little sister also. Aderyn spoke, her little voice a bit stronger. "I am not like them. I am different. I am stronger, but I cannot let myself be..." And she trailed off.

Abamacho

Kekechoi laughed and yipped when all of a sudden she was knocked off of Saxton by another pup. Hidden pinned Kekechoi down using her greater size over the runt. Laughing she said "Yukon get one of the others!" Another came and raced for Ziarre. he leaped and tried to pin her to the ground. That left Thunder Storm. She saw Saxton and began to yip at him. She leaped at him using her age and size to her advantage.

Abamacho turned to Aderyn and said "Strength is not the only thing one needs. One needs the mind, body and soul to rule over there fears. Never fear Aderyn. Learn to not show expression. Learn to fear nothing. Maybe someday you will meet Aaka. She can teach you better than I can of how to hide your fear and your happiness." his mother told him stories of Aaka. Moon Spirit loved her sister more than anything in the world. But yet they were fighting. At this very moment at the Ashen Domes the two white sisters were fighting over something....but no one knew what.

Ritz

Ritz stood and stared panting. She opend her maw and yelled out, "kali is at the canyon being thrown over the edge by windracer and Ageni, Kanti, Nikki, Akecheta, and all my brothers and sisters are being attaked at the den by night's Wonder" And at that ritz bolted. She had th choise who to save, her dearest friend or all 8 of her "other" brothers and sisters about to be torn to shreds.

Karai and the Pups

Ziarre yipped as Yukon tackled her, pinning her down. In retaliation, she grabbed his right ear and began to tug gently, growling and giggling all at once. Hearing Thunder Storm's yip, Saxton charged toward her, aiming to tumble her over. His tongue lolled out in sheer pleasure. This was FUN!

Aderyn locked slightly up at the taller Abamacho, and listened to his words. "So you're saying... I have to learn to make myself fight. I have to stop being such a coward."

Joscelin continued to watch his sister and this other pup. Puzzled, he turned orbs toward his mother, who nuzzled him comfortingly. Aderyn would be ok. As for Kali, now Karai was scared for her.

Elena

Elena didnt know who to help. Snarling she raced for the canyon. She would call someone to save save the other pups.

Yukon growled and nipped at Ziarre trying to make her let go of his ear. He was about to do something else when he looked up and saw-Moon Spirit? this couldnt be the alpha female.....

A bloody Moon Spirit limped into her packlands limping and gasping for breath. She had run here as fast as she could and had carried Enola somewhere safe. Somewhere where no one could find her. Nearing her den she collapsed into a red and white heap panting and shuddering. She would heal. Her leg had been fractured but would heal over time. She had a few major cuts along her body that would scar but nothing else. Aaka had been the one to do this. Moon Spirit didnt blame her. She had attacked Aaka first.

Seeing their mother the two pups walked over. Abamacho ignored Aderyn as he nuzzled his panting mother. "Karai whats wrong with her?" he said in a deadly serious voice. He licked away Moon Spirits and Aakas blood from his mother.

Kekechoi whimpered and backed up away from her mother and then creeped forward unsure of what to do. She looked at Karai for help.

Karai and the Pups

Seeing her alphess enter, Karai looked to her wounds. She hd been trained in wound care in her old pack, and looked the alphess over. Listening to Abamacho, and seeing Kekechoi's pleading look, she smiled, tenatively nuzzling the little female for comfort. "It's alright young ones. Fear not. Your mother will be fine after a while. But I do suggest that you let her rest for a bit. She will need it."

Little Aderyn walked over to Moon Spirit, whimpering in concern. This was a friend, and she was worried. The blood frightened her, despite her mother's words. She kept back a little because she did not know what Abamacho would do, but her concern was evident.

danju

"i've been told to come here for resons onown to me."seid the gray wolf as he aproched.

Joscelin

Joscelin came forward. His mother had charged him with keeping the others safe. He came to the strange wolf, keeping himself firmly between him and the others in the den. "You seek Moon Spirit, the alphess. My mother is not here. Moon Spirit is over there." And he eyed the wolf, waiting.

danju

ware is she

Karai

Karai had been pacing for several minutes, wanting to go help the pups tha twere in trouble, but not knowing if she could. Finally, she threw away her indecision and turned to Joscelin, the most sensible of her pups. "Look after your siblings. Listen to Moon Spirit. Behave. I love you." And she pounded away to go help the pups at the Den in Golden Blade.

Aderyn

Little Aderyn trembled, the blood was terrifying. She looked around, blood smell filling her, and her eyes darted back and forth, pleading for some help understanding all this. When she could not find help, she turned and ran from the den.