The strength of the pack

She could see the pride in her pack as they heard of their promotions. Congratulations went around, and she nodded to any wolf who caught her eye, her own pride for them there in her smile. She was curious who would stay back to seek information in gaining a higher rank - it would be to see Abaven grow, and to succeed. She cleared her throat when a few wolves stepped forward to put their name into the competition, the gesture asking for quiet from her pack. She waited a moment to let the noise die down before speaking.

“Thank you, Apreggo, Caelestis and Ignis” she said to the three that stepped forward. Caelestis’s voice had surprised her, but she was happy the girl would rise to the challenge, and had left the competition open to all ranks, if they wished a change. Excitement glinted in her eyes as she surveyed them. “We will begin a tournament in a few days time, which will be co-judged by Acere and Rhyme” she glanced up at her lead warrior as she said this, knowing by the steady presence and quick action he had shown so far that he would be happy to do so. Besides, his and Rhyme’s judgements on the fighters where the most important in the pack.

“Those that wish to speak about ranks, or if you three desire further information, hang back and I will take a moment to speak with all of you. Once i’m done here-” a cheeky expression washed over her face “I would like each member of the pack to trickle towards my den, so I can introduce you all to the newest faces of the pack. Motif and Poem, my children, which quite a few of you know about already. In a few days time, they will become ‘Seedlings’, and are going to begin venturing out into the pack, I would like them to know each of you by sight and scent. If anybody wants to try and sell their ranks as the best path to my malleable children, your welcome to try” she chuckled softly ”I will leave the choice and method of introducing Tana’s new children to you all, to her. Everyone dismissed, i’ll be here for an hour or so yet to speak to any who wish it.”




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