OoC:: Set before Bellamy goes to Avalon to speak with Corbie and before she goes to Fern Gulley to summon Ignis.

It seemed as though the autumn’s hold on the land was starting to crack and shift. But with winter in Auster coming to an end, it seemed as though the land of the falls was coming back to life. Dead, brown grass was starting to perk up and become green again. Plants were beginning to bud again, and leaves had started to grow on the trees once more. Bellamy was grateful for this, but that meant it was turning to autumn in Boreas. Her thoughts turned to Saga and though she had been trying to keep calm she could not help but feel a twinge of anger for how long Ignis had held Saga.

Before she left Ethne, however, she had one last lesson to get started with her children. Today they would learn about the religion she, Gavroche, and their older sister followed. Bellamy could feel her paws tingling anxiously as she found an open area to call for each of her children. It was away from the cave they called home in hopes that she wouldn’t disturb Dagrun with the lesson. Her green eyes were shining as the woman tipped her head back and called for her youngest children, as well as Gavroche and Lucette should they wish to join.

This was something she felt was important to all of them, and something that her youngest should know.

"Family"

The dead leaves and grass were starting to change color or, well, the grass is. Haydée squints her emerald eyes as she tries to understand why the grass is getting green but the leaves are just… dead. Weird. As the pup sits there, trying to work out the complexities of nature and dead stuff vs alive things, a call rings out. Blinking in surprise, the small pup gets swiftly to her paws as she wonders what kind of lesson they are going to be having. Hoping to be the first to arrive, the pup takes off like a rocket, racing the short distance to the area here mother calls from.

Spying her mom, Haydée immediately begins to slow, until she comes to a nice gentle stop in front of Bellamy. Tail wags furiously, causing her butt to jolt from one side to the other from the sheer force as she tilts her head way back to smile up at her mother. Happily, she says, “Hi mommy! What are we doing today?” Waiting to get a kiss, the pup then moves a short distance back so she can sit and look up at her mom without getting a crick in her neck.


"Haydée Kedieo"

Her mother was calling, and Lucette notes that it is for all of Bellamy’s children. Curious if her dad might come as well Lucette finishes laying out the rest of the herbs she’d found in the sunlight to begin drying out. From there, the she-wolf went off to see what this gathering was about. Likely some sort of lesson, since her little siblings would be involved. Luce didn’t mind if that was the case. It would keep her from focusing too much on Bae-Syl’s scarcity. At most, she’d only been able to scent him around, but she was never able to meet up with him. She was worried, but for now, she had to focus on her duties as one of her dad’s apprentices and being a fledgling of Ethne. Once she arrived she took a seat, noticing that one of her little siblings had already arrived. Luce cast a smile her way before focusing on her mom. "Talk, 'Think.'

Things were changing, becoming different. Alexander was fascinated at how the grass was coming back to life and there seemed to be green things on the trees but the leaves that had fallen before were still dead, starting to break apart from the constant play of pups and stuck in the ground where there were trees and whatnot. Alexander had noticed more bugs around too! They were fun, and he enjoyed pouncing at them and trying to catch them. He was out bugging when his mother called for them. Rats! The bugs would live to see another day.

Turning away the boy raced to where his mother had called from. She seemed to want to talk to all of the puppies so he could only assume this was some sort of group lesson. His green eyes were shining with delight as he padded into the area to see Hay and their big sister already there. “I’m here too~” He said proudly before he found himself a spot next to Haydee. What were they going to learn about today?


"Family"

Dorian was very busy poking at a plant and pretending he knew what he was looking at when his mother's call caught his attention and made his ears perk at the sound. All of the new greenery and growth that was starting to perk up around them at the change of the season had definitely caught his attention, but he supposed he could take a break from his attempts at naming unknown plants long enough to go see what their mother wanted them for. He turned and hurried over to go join them and by the time he arrived he saw Haydée and Alexander there along with their older sister—and their mom of course. Well, he wasn't the last one there so that had to count for something! He grinned as he plopped down on the other side of Haydée from where Alexander was sitting, the trio punctual and ready for whatever lesson they were going to be taught today! Was it going to be something about fighting? Or maybe their dad was going to come teach them something about herbs! Or maybe Lucette was going to teach them something instead? The possibilities were endless! He wiggled in place a bit with excitement, green eyes peering up at their mother while he waited at least slightly patiently.

"Dorian Kedieo"

Corbin was growing but, not so much that Rocky was unable to carry him.  The sheep still won headbutt competitions but it had to pay this time by letting the small black and orange pup ride the sheep over to where mom had called.  Corbin lay flat on the fuzzy creature, his head about even with Rocky’s forehead, his front paws draped over the shoulders and Corbin’s tail raised to sweep back and forth in happiness.  Sheep rides were the best!  At least after enough play that Corbin didn’t need to charge around on his own energy.

Woops.  Corbin noticed he was the last to arrive.  Tilting his head down to look atRocky’s skull, he flopped a paw at it, “Rockkyyyy you didn’t go fast enough. We’re late!” The response he got was n uncaring baaaah.

Once he was relatively close Corbin slid off with a skip at the last minute to make sure he landed on his feet.  The boy charged his mom, hopping up on two legs, licking her cheek then circling back to sit between his siblings, tail sweeping the grass, bright eyes curious as to the reason for the call. "Hi!" The simple greeting offered to everyone.

"Family"

Her children came, all but little Nessie but if Bellamy had to guess her daughter was off with her mate, doing their own lesson. That wasn’t such a big deal, really. Her other kids were here, even Lucette. Her oldest was growing into a beautiful young woman and soon Bellamy wouldn’t be surprised if Bae-Syl showed back up again and well… Young love tended to lead to such things. Bellamy wouldn’t scold her daughter for it if it happened. Even with Bae-Syl fleeting, having not yet come to the pack’s borders, she kept a place for him. How could she not when Lucy spoke about the young male so certainly? He would come back in his own time. The woman’s green gaze flicked over each pup in her youngest litter, giving them all a gentle grin. “My little ones,” Bellamy addressed them all at once. “I thank you for coming, and being punctual. There is a very, very important lesson we are going to learn today, and something we will brush up on later, during the Yuletide.” Bellamy relaxed and turned her gaze skyward. “Have you ever thought about where we have come from, and why we are as we are?” She asked the children, wondering if they might have a suggestion or thought on the matter. “Everything in this great world was created by the first ones, the Allfather and Allmother, the God and Goddess.” Bellamy turned her attention to her little ones. “...and so, this lesson starts with them. You see, children, many wolves where your father and I are from believe the story of the God and Goddess as our creation, a mated pair of wolves that created the world and the creatures that inhabit it. This religion, as it is called, is known as Foi, and it became my namesake when my family name was lost to me. If will be your choice if you choose to become of Foi, and if you truly believe. Now, back to the God and Goddess. First, there is Celeste, the Allmother. She is said to be a lithe figure, slender, elegant, and feminine, and most noticeably depicted as an albino figure. There are some who claim her to be cream and tan, but all depictions of the woman have her bearing the lightest, gentlest of blue eyes. A small creature, much like your father, with a set of great, wide, feather wings. Celeste smiles down upon the wolves, her powers over resurrection, purity, and even blessings.” Bellamy drew in a breath. “Your father, though he lacks flight, has gained wings from the Allmother herself. Hers is the blessing that smiles upon him, upon all of you, for your health, and well-being. Even those of you who lack mutations still feel her light, as she keeps you young, and innocent. She has blessed your father and me with not one, but two litters, and the second a great litter of which to carry on our family. We could not be more thankful.” Bellay dipped her head. “Her mate, Nox, the Allfather… He is said to be a much more foreboding and intimidating individual. He is a wolf who stands taller than even the tallest dire wolf, his fur the color of the starless night and his eyes pupilless, holding a ghostly white glow. He is judgment, presiding over destruction, chaos, and curses.” Bellamy let this information sink in. “You see, my children, with each element there is in the world, there is generally an element to balance it. While Celeste represents light, her mate represents darkness. This is why, in both the pairs of their children and in those who follow Foi, twins, or sets of two, are so very important. Without one element in the world to balance the other, the world would be in a constant state of chaos. You need both for life to work in harmony. It is important to remember this in your training as well. There will be times that the things as easy, make sense, and click to your knowledge without fail. But there will be other times that you will struggle, and that is okay! The struggle will make you stronger, so long as you don’t give in to it.” Bellamy tilted her head to the side. “There is… a lot of information, about the children of the Gods, known as the Divinities, and those who fall alongside them, the Majofics of Majofionism. For now, however, I want you to process the information I told you and, if you have any questions about the Allmother and Allfather, to ask them now before we move on.” "Speech" 'Thought.'

So this was a lesson on religion? Alexander listened to his mother, doing his best to focus on her every word. So they were created by the first two wolves, a god and a goddess, that created everything else? That was really neat! His eyes widened as his mother mentioned mutations, even the wings that his father had that were shared with the goddess Celeste. So then, when their great-grandmother tried to hurt him she really was in the wrong! Alexander grinned, looking between his present siblings to see what they thought. It was a bit strange that Nessie wasn’t here though. Neither was their dad. Maybe they were having their own lesson somewhere? He flicked his gaze back to his mother, furrowing his brow a little as he pondered a question. “If some of my siblings don’t have mutations now, is it possible Celeste can give them to them later?” The boy asked.

"Family"

Ahh, so her mother was giving a lesson on Foi and Majofionism. Lucette gave a small nod as the lesson began, though her mind wandered elsewhere. It was a lesson she’d heard before, and, truthfully, she was starting to grow worried about Bae. It had been what, over a month since she’d seen him now? But the girl was confident he would return, as was Ink, the kodkod companion at her side. The snake around her neck was less certain of the boy’s devotion, though Luce didn’t pay it much mind. Rush could be a bit of a grump, after all. She let her gaze wander over her siblings, wondering how each of them would take the talk of religion. It was one of those things that either sat well with you or not at all, really… She remained quiet, letting her younger siblings have the floor to ask things if they so wanted. "Talk, 'Think.'

Corbin listened carefully to the story, his imagination running wild as were the many questions that came up.  While he was listening close he didn’t seem able to sit still, paws twitching, body weight shifting but his eyes at least never left mom.  

“They made everything in the world?  Did they make the world or did it already exist?  If they made stuff in the world are they in the world or are they like…somewhere, else?  And, if that was a long long time ago are they still alive?  Like, can we meet them?  I want to meet them.  They could tell some really really good stories after all that time.” A second pause before adding, “You tell good stories too though!”  There was a whole lot to think on with all mom  had just shared.  A whole array of new ideas of how things work!

Nox was super black and so was Corbin.  The boy imagined this notion thoughtfully and wondered if Nox would min helping him to get really really big also then.  He didn’t sound as nice as the allmother but then again they were mated so he couldn’t be too bad right? “I want wings really really bad.  Can we go talk to her about letting me have some also?”

"Family"

As his siblings gathered in for the lesson their mother wanted to give and she started thanking them for coming, he did a little glance around and realized they were still missing one sibling out of the bunch and their father. That didn't seem to stop their mother from continuing on so he didn't let it distract him too much either. The question she started the whole thing out with, asking if they had thought about where they came from and why they were the way they were, made Dorian blink with a bit of confusion. Didn't they come from her and dad? Didn't they get their looks and stuff from them too? As she went on he started to realize what she was asking as a bit bigger than all that and wasn't about just them specifically, but that idea was so big and broad it was really hard to really picture just how big and all encompassing that was. As she started to explain who the Allmother and Allfather were and how they had created everything, Dorian tried his best to focus in on what she was teaching the same way he did with the healing lessons he got from his dad sometimes, but there was a lot of big concepts that were a little more difficult to follow than when his father was talking about how to make a certain poultice and what it did.

He mostly was able to picture Celeste and Nox as they were described to them. A pale female with blue eyes and a dark male with ghosty eyes. That was easy enough. But how did two wolves create the world and everything on it? The more logical side of how his brain tended to work was having a hard time with that side of things, but he didn't doubt his mother for a moment. If this was something she said was true, then surely it was, right? The longer the lesson went on and as she started to talk about things like the wings that their father had gotten from the Allmother and the balance of everything, his attention started to wane and wander, his emerald gaze occasionally drifting away from her face before he realized that he had missed a small part here or there and his attention would snap back to what she was telling them. At some point he glanced over to Haydée beside him and noticed that she was having the same problem as he was and he tried his best to bite back a little grin as he leaned toward her a bit, reaching over sneakily to poke at her side. He snickered quietly and gave her a smirk before he made himself look back to his mom again, right as she opened it up for questions.

He didn't really know what to ask, but apparently some of their other siblings did and he glanced toward Alexander when he asked if those of them that hadn't ended up with mutations might get some from Celeste later. In a way he was curious about that too, but it also made him glance down at himself, wondering if it was a bad thing that he hadn't gotten anything like that. Did that mean that the Allmother didn't like him as much? But their mother didn't have any mutations either, right? At least not like their dad did. Almost in the same theme as his thoughts, Corbin asked if it was possible to ask the Allmother for some wings like their father and Dorian brought his gaze back up to their mother curiously. He didn't really have any questions of his own just yet, but he did want to know the answers to his brother's questions.

"Dorian Kedieo"

Haydée sits proudly between her brothers, the smaller pup sitting up straight and tall as their mom greets them. Tail wags behind her, thumping the ground with happiness as she looks to tall woman. Mom is quick to get into the lesson and the small girl’s eyes widen and she leans forward slightly as she pays rapt attention to what is said. Nodding along, she envisions a woman just as her mother describes. Excitement tugs her lips upward as she hears that Celeste is a small creature like their father.

Next, they learn about Nox who is a big scary wolf and, about that time, the small girl finds her mind beginning to wander. Haydée is trying really hard to focus on the information but her mind is swimming with all this new stuff and she finds that she is growing sleepy. Dang it, why can’t she focus like the others? Just as her eyelids flutter shut for the third time a rather rough poke comes from the side closest to Dorian.

Eyes snap open as she lets a rather indigent, and somewhat goose-like, squawk at the sudden jab. Emerald green gaze darts around, landing on the snickering, smirking face of her brother. Looking to the rest of group she mutters a small apology before glaring at Dorian and smirking back at him. Mom opens the floor for questions and, as Haydée’s siblings form some good ones, the girl finds her attention turning to back to Dorian.

Eyes flash with mirth as she sticks her tongue out at him, giggling softly as she crosses her eyes while her tongue sticks out the side of her mouth at him. Oh shoot. They need to be paying attention. Uncrossing her eyes, the girl looks to her mother and asks, “Wait. How many children do they have?” Haydée ponders this as she looks at her siblings that are gathered and knows one of them is missing. Did they have as many as mom and dad?


"Haydée Kedieo"

Bellamy expected children to have questions, and as she opened the floor up it was Alexander who spoke up first, closely followed by Corbin who asked a similar question as well as a couple of others. Bells was happy her children were engaged in the lesson, her tail swishing behind her a little bit. She decided to answer Corbin’s question about them creating the world first. And, maybe she thought, it would be better to break the lessons of the Divinities up. There was a lot of information to process… and Dorian and Hay had looked as though they were starting to nod off. “They are gods, my sweetheart. They created the world as a project together, and with their children, the Divinities, they populated the world with everything in it. Though they may be wolf-like, they are different from you and me. They are more powerful, in a way that may be hard to imagine. They have powers unlike any living creature and rarely appear before mortals. They live among the stars, the only place outside the world said to exist. It is called the Divine plain, where the Divinities, their helpers, and the Gods themselves live.” It was probably harder for them to picture, but Bellamy was trying her best to paint the picture for her little ones. “They are eternal, endlessly old and yet, at the same time, they do not age. It is said that when a wolf dies and its spirit goes to the stars that they meet the Divinities and Gods before becoming a star themselves where they will watch over their loved ones. It is said all wolves among the stars can walk among each other in a land even more endless than the world we walk in now.” She beamed at Corbin. “I don’t know of any wolf who can talk to her on this plane, but it said that if you send a prayer up to the heavens, they will hear your request. As the divine, however, they can not always grant that request. They must remain impartial and, sometimes, this means that not every wolf can receive a mutation at birth, or even in their lifetime. This does not make them less special than those with them, however.” Bellamy’s eyes brightened. “Not every wolf needs to be blessed with things that others can outright see, or become jealous of. Some wolves are blessed with the ability to soak up knowledge, becoming masters of their trade, and some of the strongest and smartest in the land. These wolves are even more important than those with physical blessings, for, without them, the world would start to crumble. Those who apply themselves will earn the Allmother’s favor, and if you ask me, you are all doing wonderfully so far.” Bellamy beamed over at Dorian and Hay especially. Then her little girl asked how many children the Gods had, and Bellamy chuckled softly. “They have even more than your father and I do, broken down into two litters of four: The Eldest and The Keepers. The Eldest are those who manage the balance of life and death. I’ll tell you about them next, and then we’ll save The Keepers and the Majofions for another lesson. I know it has been a long one so far, my little ones, but I’m happy you are all paying attention. Just hang in there a little longer, and then I will let you all run off to play again.” "Speech" 'Thought.'

It was a lot. His mother sure was knowledgeable! Still, Alexander couldn’t help but wonder how the Gods came to be. Were Nox and Celeste always there? It seemed really cool that they were eternal too. Never getting old and dying, living among the stars. His tail wagged behind him as he listened, hoping that one day he too would walk with them. It seemed cool that there might even be those who could get a mutation later. He piped up as his mother finished talking, beaming proudly. “I bet all my siblings are going to be blessed!” He wiggled in place. “Corbin is going to be lord of the sheep, Dorian is going to be the best healer, even better than dad, Nessie is going to be a sneak master, and Haydee is going to be the mightiest little fighter! I bet she could even topple me!” The boy glanced around at his siblings, tail wagging back and forth.

"Family"

It was almost hard to believe this was the second time her mother had been giving this lesson. It was a lot of information, but Lucette had faith in her little siblings that they would be able to remember the most important bits after all. Lucette couldn’t help but grin at how eager Alexander was to claim that all of his siblings would be blessed. She spoke then, her voice gentle and reassuring. She wanted to let them know that not all blessings had to be mutations on their bodies. “I can assure you that the Divinities can be very good to you, even if you don’t have a blessing in the form of a mutation. Through their light I managed to find my best friend when I was separated from mom and dad. Someone who is strong, and was able to protect me.” There was clear warmth in her words as she spoke of Bae-Syl. “I’m hoping to one day introduce him to all of you. He’s really handsome, and he has rainbows in his fur.” She grinned at her siblings. “After this, do you guys want to play a game together? We could play tag, or hide and seek.” "Talk, 'Think.'

Dorian's emerald gaze lingered on their mother as she explained the home of these powerful wolves that made everything and assured them of all of the other ways they could be blessed besides just with special physical things. The part about how their smarts and talents were just as valuable gifts did reassure him and a bashful grin tugged at his lips when his mother gave him and Haydée a smile at that. If his gift was really going to be his skill in healing then he would just have to work doubly hard at being the very best healer he could be! When Alexander listed off all of their siblings and their particular talents, Dorian gave him a grin as well, wondering to himself if he could really be better than their dad one day. Well, if he was going to make them all proud and prove that he was really given a gift by the Divinities then he would have to be!

He glanced toward his sister, giving Haydée's shoulder a little nudge, and smiled before he looked back up at their mother to continue listening to the lesson at hand. They learned about how many children that Celeste and Nox had and how the two litters of them were named different things. It felt like there was so, so much to learn, but he did enjoy listening to their mother's stories and lessons—even if keeping his focus on them was kinda hard sometimes. He was glad when she told them that they would get to go play soon after they learned about The Eldest, but he almost wanted to go find their dad to get another healing lesson instead. He didn't quite grasp everything he was being told just yet, but it was inspiring at least! But, of course, when their older sister suggested a game of hide and seek or tag after their lesson was done, he certainly wasn't going to say no to that! He peeked up at her and nodded eagerly before looking to their mother for the last part of their lesson.

"Dorian Kedieo"

Corbin watched his mom closely as she continued the lesson.  He was trying to soak it all in but there was so much some of it just wouldn’t stick!  It sounded like there was no point in holding his breath to get some cool wings or anything like that from the divine.  So what did he get from them?  What might get later?  Ok, so maybe his attention was wandering a bit as he imagined these things.

Walking among the stars caught the boy's attention though, eyes widening as he tried to imagine it.  Well, after hearing about the stars his attention really was wandering off on its own again!  The night sky didn’t look like there was much there to keep one's interest long for roaming.  It would be fun at first and he’d love to charge up there right now to check it out!  Still, he’d want to come back home.  Corbin imagined the blackness of space with just stars and the moon to roam about.  No rocs, trees, caves, mud, water puddles, or anything like that as far as he could tell.  Did the wolves up there listen a lot cause they’d get bored roaming the same sort of landscape?

All the talk of divine kids went in one ear and out the other.  The boy's attention caught on Alex though when he mentioned Corbin being lord of sheep.  A broad grin is given to Alex with a firm nod, “Right! Sheep Lord!” Foolish wolves might not realize how impressive a title it was but once Corbin would knock them to the ground they’d sure learn better.

“Tag!” Corbin yipped happily at the thought, instantly choosing the game that had more running and less staying still to hide.  “Lucette’s it!  Let's go,” the boy was standing, tail wagging before thinking to turn his head to mom, “can we go? Pleeeease?”

"Corbin"

Mom starts talking again and this time, little Haydée is bound and determined to drink in the information. Shifting to sit up a little straighter, the girl wiggles until she is a tiny bit uncomfortable so that her mind is less prone to wandering off. Face scrunches up in concentration as the lesson goes on, questions beginning to form as more information is given. At the mention of mutations, a small frown tugs at the corners of her lips down but mom is quick to add that wolves without them are no less special.

A grin splits her maw and tail thumps the ground behind her and her mouth slowly rounds into an ‘o’ as the list of ways to be special goes on. Emerald green eyes brighten with joy as mom looks to her and Dorian and, in that very moment, Haydée decides to devote herself to learning as much as she can about everything she can. The question that she poses about children is soon answered and the answer has the small pup cooing softly, “Wow” but, other than that, makes no other noise.

The thought of being able to play soon has the girl even more determined to catch what information she can about the Divines. Alexander speaks up, talking about how they are all going to be blessed and listing off what each of them can be. Happily, Haydée chimes in, “Yeah! And, and Alex is going to be greatest hunter that anyone has ever seen! Oh! Maybe they will call him the lord of the hunt!” Her smile is bright and, while Alex is already blessed by the Divines with his teeth, the girl feels it is important to include him in more blessings.

Dorian bumps her shoulder and Haydée turns her bright, infectious smile toward him, joy pouring off her small form. Lucette speaks of the Divines blessing her and helping her to find her best friend. With great awe, the small girl turns her emerald gaze to her sibling and says, “I want to meet him! Are the rainbows real? How did he trap them in his fur?” More questions swirl in her mind but she realizes she is getting off topic and loudly whispers, “Tell me after! I’m paying attention!”

Subtle? Maybe not but the girl is young and really, really trying to keep her wandering focus on the lesson. Oh man, tag does sound found! Nodding sharply in agreement, she notices Corbin leap up and turn to leave, ready to play and little Haydée says, “Not yet silly! We need to learn about the Eldest! Then I can kick your butt at tag!” Laughter erupts from her and she rocks with the force of it but, as she turns her gaze back to their mother, the girl quickly sobers.

She had a question she needed to ask, “Mommy, when we go to the Divine plain, will be helpers of the Divinities?” Curiously, she waits for the answer and the continuation of the lesson.


"Haydée Kedieo"

Her children were getting restless, and seeing this Bellamy’s gaze softened. Lucette suggested a game of tag and well, there went Corbin’s focus. The boy seemed eager to get to play and the woman debated if now was really the best time to teach her children about the Eldest. They had already sat through a bunch of information, and she supposed it was only fair she let them play after all that. She chuckled softly at Hay’s enthusiasm, her voice coming out soft and gentle. “You’d like him, Hay. He’s a very nice boy, who has been with your sister since she was just a bit older than you. The rainbows in his fur are real though, just a coloration of them. I’m not sure why he’d acquired them, but it is a unique blessing all the same.” The woman chuckled softly. Then her little one had a question and Bellamy gave a small nod. “We could be, Hay. Every wolf who goes to the Divine plain becomes a new star, and I suppose if we are diligent, we could assist them as eyes and ears for different parts of the world.” The woman rose, letting out a soft chuckle. “I’ve changed my mind. You have all done wonderfully paying attention, and this lesson was already getting a bit long. You seem keen on playing now, and what kind of mother would I be to deny a game of tag? Oh, but guess what?” Bellamy grinned. “I’m it, and you all have ten seconds to scatter!” "Speech" 'Thought.'

The small red girl really wants to make her mother proud and, as Bellamy talks about the Divines, little Haydée decides that she wants to make them proud too. Since they are all so young, long lessons can be a little… difficult. Their minds, and attention begin to wander and Corbin literally jumps at the idea of playing tag. But she still has questions that need to be answered and Hay is genuinely curious as to the answers. Mom tells her that Lucette’s friend has the colors of rainbows in his fur and the pup’s mouth rounds in wonder and she decides that she needs to meet him.

Her question about helping the Divines one day is answered and Hay’s short tail wags furiously behind her while a huge smile blooms across her pale lips. Maybe, if is really good in her studies and becomes a great fighter while still alive, the Divines will see fit to bless her all kinds of mutations. The small girl wants to be able to protect her family from anything and, since she seems to be the second smallest in her litter, she knows she will need the Divines help. However, her thoughts suddenly scatter as mom declares that the lesson is over and that they have ten seconds to scatter.

With a loud squeal of terror and laughter, Haydée scrambles to her paws and swiftly turns to race away, leaving her siblings in the dust as she attempts to keep away from her towering mother. Laughter follows her small form and it will not be difficult to find her but she doesn’t care. The day is sunny and they almost all of her family is playing… these are the days that makes the girl the happiest.


"Haydée Kedieo"