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In his dreams he ran amongst the stars again. It was one of his favorite dreams, one where he could actually control his action. He and his pack, surrounded by lost loved ones, ran through the night sky, trailing star dust behind. They ran around the moon, played amongst the warmth of the sun, before flying back down to Earth to chase each other amongst the clouds. It was a wonderful dream, and it ended peacefully, as Titania moved away from him in his dreams so did she in real life. His eyes fluttered open, fresh apple orbs watching as his lithe and beautiful mate left his side to go sit at the entrance of the den. He watched her for several moments before succumbing to sleep once more.
Zalen was not given the opportunity to start dreaming again when Titania’s crisp bark cut through the air. He started but did not move from lying on his side, even when his mate ran over to prod him awake. He smiled anyway, batting at her with an absent paw as she pulled on his scruff. She was such a playful thing, she made him feel so alive.
Finally, Zalen got up to his four paws and stretched. He was still in his Optime form, as he had been since the fight with the cougar. He was not sure why he had not shifted back, but he was comfortable in this form either way, finding that moving about on four paws was not difficult despite the shift in muscle and bone. Alright, alright, let us go hunt. I’m hungry as well. He gave her a grin, swatting at her again with a large hand before bounding out of the cave. Outside he took pause, taking a moment to sniff around the clearing before turning north. Deer Lake would most likely be their best choice, it seemed that that was where most of the prey species gathered in the winter time.
Once she was by his side, they set off at a good pace, no need for stealth just yet. It was strange seeing the two walk beside each other, Zalen’s hulking optime form dwarfing Titania in her lupus form. He smiled at her as they trotted along, and a large pink tongue darted out to lick her on the muzzle, You look lovely this morning. He said softly.
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