I'll dance amongst the stars
Word Count → 293 :: OOC.
The trek to Ichika was an easy one, just as Zalen had predicted, but as they traveled he began to get more and more on edge. He didn’t show it outwardly though, but while Tharin took a moment to catch a rabbit, Zalen stared towards Ichika land with a worried eye. What had truly become of them? Were the rumors truly outlandish like he had believed. He had not seen or heard from X’y for such a long time, what had happened here? When Tharin returned though Zalen was quick to put on his supportive, leadership mask once more, and the two were on their way.
Upon the borders it was Tharin who let out the call, and Zalen nudged flanks with the male in gentle support. He was nervous; Zalen could sense it, but there was no reason to worry… at least that was Zalen’s hope. He was curious as to what Kiara would say, and what Tharin would say; would he try to convince her to move to New Dawn? Zalen doubted she’d be so eager to move with such young cubs. And what if she did choose to go? What would Zalen do then? He would definitely push Tharin to mate with her, a mother alone in raising pups was never a good thing, even if there was a large pack to support her. Having pups in New Dawn would be such a blessing though, for it seemed this spring would be unfruitful for the New Dawn females, most likely because their Alphess had not yet reached her first heat.
Zalen raised his head high then, taking on the flawless visage of a strong leader, a statuesque example of his breed. He watched, and waited, for the mother to arrive.
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