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To think she was not right, and to look to others as an example for how to live was an innocent mistake, and one Anu had made quiet often. One’s reflection was not always clear. At times you just couldn’t see who you truly were, no matter how clear the water, how streak free the mirror. She could see herself, and what she thought she wanted in others, and it was impossible not to compare what she had to what other’s owned. As Cambria matured and grew to be the wolfess that as an adult she was destined to become, she would find that each was unique and no one life fit two creatures. The reflection would grow clear as crystal.
The woman looked at the struggling pup, her smile growing soft. “No, I imagine not.” She spoke with a caring tone. The older wolfess moved towards the wrapped pup, and began to unroll her. It was a creative thought, that in some way she could grow wings, but wolves were made for the earth. Anu knew best that the ground and soil was where they belonged. The sky was a place for birds and Cambria’s cherished butterflies. Not for pups.
Blue eyes looked to the sea green that the pup processed. It was a big dream, to wish for flight. She was something special just for thinking of it. Others took what they were given and lived comfortably with it. It took a creative and brave soul to wish for more and to march forward to claim it. “Leave flying for the birds. Soon enough you will change yourself. And mastering two legs cant be as hard as learning to fly.” Anu added. Yes, the pup was still young but the moon’s pull would soon tug at her Luperci genes. Let her only have the hardship of that change, and leave wings to monarchs and morning doves.