Karai

Karai trotted into the Den with a sense of trepidation in her heart. The wolves of Sedge Creek had become her family. She would be sorry to leave, but she had found a purpose: something she believe to be more important than the comfort of a familiar home. Letting the smallest of sighs escape her, she threw back her head and sounded a call, loud and long, crying the pack together

Moon Spirit

Hearing the sadness of the call Moon Spirit trotted towards Karai. Kekechoi followed her as did Elena and Betrayal. "Meha what is wrong?" said the white alphess

Karai

Karai came to the alphess' side with an affectionate nuzzle, as between good friends. She was not normally very physical, but she was going to miss this kind soul. She turned sad eyes to Moon Spirit, and spoke quietly, her voice squeaking with emotion. Moon Spirit... I am afraid that I have come... She paused to regain her control, not wanting to disgrace herself. I have come to...to ask your permission to leave the pack. Now that this particular piece of the message was conveyed, she spoke easier. It is difficult for me to leave, but I believe that the mission I have set myself to is a good one. A wolfess by the call of Sona Spirited has asked me to join her in forming a foster pack, open to all orphaned or abandoned pups, such as Kali and Enola, or any else. She paused here, catching her breath, her eyes showing the alphess how much it pained her to leave her home. It is my sincere hope... that you will permit me to travel between, and come back to visit you and your family, and all the rest of our pack. I would not wish to lose you... and she trailed off, turning her face away.

Had she been human, her eyes would have been overflowing with tears, but as it was both head and tail lay low, tail not even twitching. She was truly sad to leave. This place has been my home, these wolves my family... how can I leave and never turn back? How can I leave behind all these I know and love? But then her thoughts turned to the pups, and she saw again that this was what she must do.

Azul

the odd painted timber hung back when he saw his love with the other huntress. the tones of the tone seemed hushed and saddened. He would gave them time and then he would join the small pack yawning he watched his love smiling to himself.

Karai

Fae caught sight of alpha male from the corner of her eye and turned sad eyes to Azul. She attempted a smile, though it was a bit wavery and she only half succeeded, and her tail took no notice at all. Turning her gaze back to Moon Spirit, she awaited an answer.

Moon Spirit

Moon Spirit nodded "You are always welcome here my friend. Soon I will send Kekechoi over to see how you are and try and come as soon as I can. Have a safe journey my friend" The sadness in her eyes matched Aakas own haunted ones only her eyes didnt show all the anger welled up within herself. The likness to Aaka was only in color but in heart and soul they were as different as night and day

Karai

Silver huntress ran her dial along Moon Spirit's, the affectionate nuzzle of a friend. I look forward to your visit. And send Zhener my way, if you see him. I would thank him once more. Keep you safe, my friend. And, that said, she turned to Azul who was so courteously waiting off to one side, a signal to him that the conversation was finished.

Azul

the brute now moved forward at the females appoval. Sitting next to his love he looked to her seeing her saddness he nuzzled her cheek gently.

[all will be well]

Karai

Her attention turned to the alpha male as he came forward, smiling, for he too had become a friend. Perking her ears a little, she nodded. Yes. All will be well. You have cared for me, and I you. That kind of bond cannot be broken. All will be well. Taking a slow, low bow, she spoke softly once more. Ashmara keep you both, and your younglings, and this pack. Go you safe, keep you safe, come safe back to me. And, rising, she turned and trotted away. Stopping at the top of a hill above the den, she let out a short howl of parting, and mounted its crest, not looking back for fear that the tears hiding in her eyes might spill over.