Amber, Charcoal

They howl for their mother for they haven't seen her in awhile and were a bit worried. Amber sat and sighed.

Cortinarri

She was about to leave with Manov, to have her wounded neck treated, but she stopped. "Manov, those are my adopted pups." Cortinarri howled back, then began to walk in the direction he heard them last. When she found them, Cortinarri gave a smile that was hinted with sorrow, "Amber, Charcoal, I'm glad to see you." She looked up a minute as a scent caught her nose, "It seems the pack has hunted... there is fresh meat for you, if you are hungry." She stood with her tail and head held down more than usual, and for now, she ignored the pain in her neck.

Amber, Charcoal

They smiled glad to see her. "No we aren't hungry." Amber said. "Mom what happened." Amber then asked.

Charcoal nodded wondering as well. "Are you ok mom?"

Manov

The hunter followed Cortinarri to her pups, he sat down behind her as she talked with them. His stomach was empty, he needed feed but he couldn’t leave Cortinarri until he was sure she was better, but even then he would feel a little guilty about it.

Amber, Charcoal

They see Manov. "Hi." They both say then wait for their mother’s response.

Manov

He nods his head to the pups.

Cortinarri

She hesitated a minute, but explained, "Another wolf named Sahena attacked me. She caught me by the neck and forced me to declare her the new alpha." Cortinarri dipped her head down a bit, "I won't submit to her for long, but while I'm injured and the rest of the pack seems to like her more than me, I think I'll have to wait." The wolfess shook her head then with a smile, "I forgot to tell you, this is Manov." she now nodded to the wolf with her muzzle, "He was alpha with me, but graciously gave up his rank so I wouldn't be killed."

Amber, Charcoal

Amber nods. "Well that was cheap. I'm sure you'll beat her next time." Amber says.

Charcoal nods. "Yeh! Oh and thanks Manov for not letting my mom die!" He says gratefully.

Manov

He smiles.
"Yes of course, I wouldn't let her die."

Cortinarri

"Would you two like to go exploring somewhere? Perhaps it's best to get away from here for a bit." Cortinarri said looking at Amber and Charcoal. She also looked to Manov, "Would you come with us?"

Amber, Charcoal

Amber nods to her mother and pads beside her. "You choose." She says.

Charcoal nods quickly as well for he didn't feel as safe with a new alpha that he barley knew. He wished his mother was still alpha and you could tell. "Ok mom."

Manov

The hunter shakes his head no, he didn’t think this a good idea. "No Cortinarri, we should go get you checked so your neck will heal properly."