She had swam out here just for the sake of it. She was bored and felt like getting some exercise, after all, what was better than a long, excruciating swim. Ardhel waded out of the water and shook herself off. She had been out to one or two islands Two She thought, this was her second. The sight she beheld was not that of great awe, but she decided to explore the area around here anyway, she hadn't swam out here for nothing. She made her way down the white beach, she passed the more than occasional boulder. She wasn't seeing much here, and she was tired. So she lay down and closed her eyes, and let sleep warm her with it's comforting embrace.

When she woke, revitalized and energetic, she decided to travel inland, she had faith that there was more to this island than sand and boulders. She walked inland for about 20 minutes, and then she saw it. Trees sprang from the ground, the humid air was thick and she smelled prey. It was a tropical oasis in the middle of the island. This was perfect, she would stay here, hunt, swim, explore. She grinned and caught scent of something, it was clearly not another wolf, she followed it. Stalking it silently. It was a pig, she held her ground behind some unknown shrub, and then, at the right moment, pounced. She dug her sharp canines into the delicate skin of it's jugular. She was rewarded with the coppery tang of blood. The pig struggled as it's life bled away in her jaws, but eventually, the light left it's eyes and she began to feast.

Once she was done, she licked the blood off her muzzle and looked around. This would be her home, this, this was her island.

He was never really much for swimming, but Flamesong certainly did love water. He had chosen a serene riverbank once as a home for his pack long ago, and found the effects quite calming to his soul. It seemed on this day, though, that something else sent him to the shores of Alacritis; he was in desperate need of a good meal and all that roamed the frozen land behind him had decided to stay inside for the day.

The large grey man stared down at the gentle waves in front of him in speculation, knowing that the water would be frigid in this winter air. His amber eyes lifted and calculated quietly the distance from where he was standing to the shore of the small island ahead, and decided that it was worth a try.

Without a second thought, Flamesong launched himself into the freezing cold ocean water. He swam with full, strong strokes against the current of waves. His silver fur rayed out around him like a halo, highlighting his path. When the large grey man finally reached the shoreline, his neck and legs were exhausted. He shook out his pelt and lookdd around the already warmer island. He could hear wildlife already, and then

Squeeeeeeee! Squee squeeeeeeechgh...

The squealing of a dying animal rang in his ears, and he smelled blood hanging heavily on the breeze. His mind flashed, blackening his vision and turning his thoughts dark. Suddenly he was bounding through the forest towards sounds of bloodshed, pups squealing, mothers howling, his loved ones nowhere to be found. And the vision of a crumpled heap of mangled, bloodied orange fur, arriving just too late to save her...

Flamesong shook his head violently, anger filling his amber eyes and vengeance ringing through his ears. He took off running inland towards the horrifying sound, hoping to find the culprit. He followed the sharp tangy scent of blood and nearly crashed into a female canine, licking blood off of her jowls and standing over a mangled carcass. The fire raged in his eyes as he looked at her.

"What have you done?" He accused, his mind sending him flashing between memory and reality.

All I want is a family I can trust She yelped as the male roared at her. He had practically given her a heart attack. She regained her composture and gave the man a cold hard stare. Jesus man has no one ever told you about saying hello. And as for what I've done, I've just had my lunch Got a problem with that? And this is my home. You're intruding. she glared at him accusingly. So really I should ask you what you've done. she turned away from him and began to trot in the opposite direction. Not bothring to see if he would follow. Her purple optics would scan the area, seeing if he had followed. She saw no signs of him. She wondered if he would follow. She hoped not. She had only arrived there that day. But she wasn't going to tell him that. You crush my heart, I crush youArdhel Narmolanya

Flamesong stood over the mangled corpse of his mate, rage causing his body to shake. There wete bodies everywhere. Mothers, pups, fathers, medics, elders...

He looked down at the body, blood distorting its face. "How could you eat a pu..." pig? Pig. He buried his nose into the body and looked at it once more as his mind cleared. It was a pig.

Flamesong straightened as the images of the past buried themselves once more. How could he be so foolish? He gazed after the retreating female and knew that he had made a mistake.

"Hey! " he called out calmly to her, following her scent and catching up swiftly. His strides brought him next to her in moments.

"Look, I'm sorry about that I thought you were...it as...I was mistaken miss I apologize." He tried to explain, dipping his head to the stranger in respect.

She stopped when the male was next to her. Look, I'm sorry about that I thought you were...it as...I was mistaken miss I apologize. she grunted. He tried to dismiss the fact that he had scared the hell out of her. And then accused her of god knew what. Well you should be, you terrified me. You shouldn't have crept up on me like that. But I accept your apology. And what exactly did you think hat I had done? Hm? She cocked her head to the side and gave him a long hard stare. Not giving him a chance to answer, She began to make her way inland again, she had to find a suitable place for a den. Somewhere where there was decent shelter. She didn't wait for the man to follow, she would keep walking and see if he did. She didn't want him to, but people never seemed to get the message. Speech,

Orange eyes met purple as the lady scolded him, and he saw the youth in them. She couldn't be older than his own pups. They had to be almost... thirteen seasons? Yes they had to be about that age by now.She obviously hadn't meant any harm to him or his ventures, but she was still so angry! She couldnt even sit still long enough for him to introduce himself.
The man sighed and followed her once again, insisting that she speak to him.
"Miss, please. Something must have made me confused, my mind was clouded and I should not have frightened you like that. I thought you had killed...I thought the pig was a wolf...a pup... Please allow me to catch you your dinner, or help you with your tasks as a token of my apology?"
His eyes swam with discomfort at the thought of such a foolish mistake. He could have easily hurt this stranger, and himself in the process. He hardly understood his own mind and had no idea how to explain it ti another, but perhaps talking over a meal or sinple duties could clear things up.

"My name is Flamesong Ethereo, and I am at your service." He dipped his silver head, hoping that the lady would calm her nerves and allow him to help her with whatever she needed.

The man followed her again. She sighed. There was no point in trying to lose him. "Miss, please. Something must have made me confused, my mind was clouded and I should not have frightened you like that. I thought you had killed...I thought the pig was a wolf...a pup... Please allow me to catch you your dinner, or help you with your tasks as a token of my apology?" a shocked looked came upon her face and she couldn't contain it. Her, a murderer? She couldn't believe that he had thought that she was a murderer. she looked into his orange eyes. She saw that he was truly sorry. He must have been mad. But oh well. She couldn't be bothered with more enemies, after all she would end up insulting him, and them he would get annoyed. One thing would lead to another, she just didn't want that. I will accept your apology, thank you, that would be most helpful. she smiled a genuine smile. "My name is Flamesong Ethereo, and I am at your service." she could see why he might be called Flamesong when she looked at his eyes. Ardhel Narmolanya, at yours. she dipped her head curtly as well.