This is the song Kiara is singing, but at a slower pace:Nausicaa's song
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Kiara's ears strained and constantly changed direction as she listened to X'yrin's approach. When the arctic wolf felt X'yrins muzzle against her hide she relaxed. Kiara returned X'yrins bark with her own soft voice. The young wolf was glad to know that the nomad was alright and had done no great injury to herself. The she wolf bent her head low and towards the direction of X'yrin's voice; searching for her in the dark with her eyes, nose, and ears. Glad to hear your okay. Don't rush, you wouldn't want to get badly hurt. Using her nose as a probe, without moving from her spot, Kiara searched for the stalagmite that was placed at her feet. Once found, she grabbed the prize between her teeth and placed the rock in between her two front paws.
Although Kiara had originally enjoyed traveling through the dark, the stagnant air and darkness gave the young wolf a slight touch of claustrophobia. Instead of freaking out, the young wolf closed her eyes again and reached back through her memories to retrieve her father's lullaby. Her ears twitched as if she was listening to her father's soothing baritone and a flood of emotions washed over the young wolf. Happiness, longing, comfort, sadness. Still, Kiara drew upon the memory and began to softly hum the wordless lullaby. Kiara figured this would be a good idea because it not only calmed her down, but would provide a constant anchor for X'yrin.
A loud clatter of stones made Kiara pause in her song and she waited to hear from X'yrin. I'm ready when you are. The arctic wolf resumed her humming to give the nomad a guide back to her.
With this task almost done, Kiara looked forward to finally becoming fully integrated with the Ichika no Ho-en pack. This would mean no more travels and security through the winter. Still, the young wolf felt a slight twinge of regret. She would not see her family for a long time, if at all. Kiara's snowy ears drooped at the thought, but her heart was strong and all she could do was look toward to the future.
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