Words "Speech" She had been through a lot during her four years of life and somehow still Vexation felt like she was looking at a puzzle without half of the pieces needed to complete it. Somehow, someway, she had managed to drift apart from her siblings. Initially it had been because she knew that they needed space and the best way to love them was from a distance but over time it began to eat away at her. She wasn't doing well.. mentally. Vexation was a wolf that required a certain type of attention and if she didn't receive it over a span of time well - she became a bit frazzled to say the least. Gangly limbs carried the wispy frame of the female across the dry terrain, her nostrils flared and amber eyes glistened briefly with a faint glimmer of hope. Just how long had it been since her paws had traversed across these lands? It was so familiar. Like being wrapped up in a warm blanket after a long day outside in the bitter cold. Vexation felt a sense of confidence that she hadn't felt in so long and maybe it was because she was finally home. The dark shadow of a woman eased herself further into the territory but she paused, just barely passing the scent borders out of respect to her loved ones. Would they accept her? She had been foolish before, she knew that now. She had to be careful with just how she loved them and she could watch them from afar. She would be there when they really needed her and she would do her best to respect their wishes. She could be different. Her eyes searched, hoping to find someone. Anyone. "Hello.. I'm home." She called out quietly, her tail slightly tucked between her hind legs and eyes holding the faintest hint of worry and nervousness.

The ravine and the lake would not be the Empire’s final residence. Deathbelle had not forgotten about her husband, and she was eager to claim the Shrine in his name. Not because she felt devoted to the god who gave Archon his name, but because if there was one thing she could do for him in death it was to devote the shrine as he wished. Still her dainty paws carried her over the border’s of Ashen’s once territory.

The familiar scent was almost dismissed as she strode forward, but Belle would finally catch a glimpse of her sister. Eager anticipation and relief built up within her as the Empress felt herself devolve from pristine royal to young puppy once again. ”Vex!” She called out as she raced to embrace her missing sister.

It seemed like an eternity since she had laid eyes on her dark coated sibling, but the relief of knowing she was alive and returned to her. She felt a little more complete.

Words "Speech" Although this was oh so familiar there was a sense of stagnancy in the air that Vexation couldn't quite place. Had it really been that long since she had been here? Was it really becoming that foreign to her? It honestly hurt to know that this place she had once called her home for so long was now nothing but a place with memories and nothing else. She didn't want to allow herself to feel such remorse, it caused her more pain than she realized. And then suddenly a familiar scent hit her like a ton of bricks. Was that..? No! It couldn't be! 'Vex!' Immediately she turned, amber gaze searching until finally it landed on the ebony and white form that was rushing towards her. Belle, her Belle! Her tail began to wag furiously behind her and suddenly it was like the two girls were no longer adults but pups again. Vexation could nearly contain herself as she bolted forwards, wrapping her long front limbs around Deathbelle's neck as she embraced her in a tight hug. "My belle! I've missed you so much!" She exclaimed before licking her cheek and burrowing her face into the nape of her neck. She smelled like home, she smelled like comfort and love. Vexation's heart felt like it would burst from her chest as she enveloped her sister and she knew that she didn't want to be anywhere else. A fractured whine escaped her lips as she pulled away to get a good look at her, "You look beautiful, and healthy. How are you? And the family?" She inquired, she needed as much information as she could gather and she knew that Deathbelle wouldn't hold back from her.

The lost Klein didn’t hesitate to close the distance between them and in a flurry of emotion and fur Vexation wrapped her arms around Deathbelle’s neck and the two of them were transported back in time. Belle didn’t hesitate to hold tightly to her sister as she spoke of the distance between them, and how much the other had been missed. Deathbelle heaved a heavy sigh of relief into Vex’s fur.

The Empress kissed her back, her own ivory tail swaying at her hips as she let herself get lost in the bliss of the reunion. Vex was here, she was safe and sound and home. ”Vex, it’s so good to have you back.” She couldn’t help herself as she spoke, unable to release her sibling. ”Better.” She answered simply, so much had happened since she was last in her arms. ”You’ve missed so much. The Empire grows under my rule, our family flourishes despite the setbacks we’ve been dealt.” All the loss they suffered, the volcano’s wrath, despite it all Ashen flourished. ”What about you, sister? What adventures kept you from me?”

Words "Speech" For the first time in a long while Vexation finally felt whole. Deathbelle was here and all was well in her world. Love shimmered in her bright amber eyes as she continued to embrace her sister, gosh it had been so long since she had been with her! 'Vex, it's so good to have you back.' A wide smile spread across her face as she pulled back so she could really get a good look at Belle. "It's good to be back." 'Better. You've missed so much. The Empire grows under my rule, our family flourishes despite the setbacks we've been dealt. What about you, sister? What adventures kept you from me?' Vexation was instantly worried, especially when Deathbelle spoke of setbacks, but she was here now and she could help prevent future setbacks from happening. "A woman of course. I was caught up in her spell.. however she could not understand that my family means more to me than anything or anyone. And so we went our separate ways." Vexation didn't even want to think about her little fling that she had humored. In fact she wouldn't have even humored her if she hadn't believed that her family needed time away from her. She could never tell Deathbelle that she had left to give them all space, so instead she left her to believe that another fling had caught her eye for the time being. "I'm here to stay now though.. if you'll have me. No more adventures for me unless their in the pack." She spoke with a small, comforting smile. She was just so thrilled to be back and she didn't want to leave her family ever again and unfortunately they would be stuck with her whether they liked it or not.

Her sister was just as pleased to be returned as Belle was to have her returned. Her heart beat excitedly with the love she had for her sibling, and she knew that Vexation felt the same way. So much happened since they were together, their family experienced so many ups and downs. Deathbelle couldn’t help but be amused when Vex answered about her travels. Both Klein royals seemed to have caught themselves up in the arms of another she wolf.

Belle smiled at the coincidence, but was still more than happy that Vex was returned to her in the end. She knew the ache of the heart, but hoped now that they were truly throwing down roots she might find another wolf to fill that hole. ”Of course, Vex. I can’t even tell you how good it is to have you back in my arms.” The Empress loved to be loved, and would allow Vexation to dote upon her as long as she wanted. ”Welcome to the Empire.” She said warmly as she nuzzled deeper into Vex’s thick fur. ”Will you be taking your place in the Priestess rank?” She asked, knowing her sister would likely practice her medicine as well.

Words "Speech" She couldn't help but feel a little sheepish that she had been pulled away from her family because of a lover. Family was forever meanwhile a lover was only temporary, or at least it had been that way for Vexation. She hadn't found her special someone and she hoped that eventually one day that would come for her but for now she was just simply content with being home with her loved ones. 'Of course, Vex. I can't even tell you how good it is to have you back in my arms.' It pleased Vexation greatly to hear her sister say that. She loved being loved and she knew that she would dote on Belle as much as she allowed her too. Vexation had always had the tendency of spoiling her sister and that wouldn't begin to change now. 'Welcome to the Empire. Will you be taking your place in the Priestess rank?' Her sister asked of her and Vex couldn't help but give her a coy smile before responding, "I suppose so, as long as I'm your favorite." She teased in good fun. Though for now Vexation was honestly just thrilled to be back home alongside her sister.