Spring Greetings

The youngster was much less than her usual joyful self. Everything had changed in an instant, and she wasn't sure how she was supposed to get used to it. She had tried to be with her siblings, but it was hard to muster the courage. Sometimes it just felt better to be alone, to hide the tears and the pain. But when she heard Leo's call for a meeting, she knew she must go and face everyone. It hurt inside to know she wouldn't see the familiar faces of her parents at this meeting. She had always looked forward to these gatherings surrounded by her family. Now she had only her siblings, and many strangers. They were nice wolves, they always tried to help. But Autumn Star was afraid to be close to any of them.

Still, she didn't hesitate to answer the Alpha's call. She wouldn't ignore him. Besides, today she didn't want to be alone. She wanted to be with her siblings, and she wanted to feel safe, like she was part of a group that cared about her. She knew they did, and she had to find a way to show she cared too. So her paws would carry her to where Fiori's leader called for the pack, and she soon saw two familiar forms, going to Moon and Night quickly. She came to Moon's other side, so that their brother was pressed between she and Night. A soft smile was all she could offer to her siblings, afraid that she would choke on a sob if she said anything right now, from grief and from the fear she felt being here without her parents.

Now her eyes turned to the Alpha, waiting to see what he would say.