Freedom Fighters

Sirius wasted no time,  just as she knew he wouldn't. He brushed past her, sliding his side against her own. With a grin,  she stepped up beside him,  leaning into his bulk momentarily. It was nice to have him back.  It was also nice that she no longer had to baby him.  She knew that he hated being an invalid. Who wouldn't? Hopefully this broken leg would make him a little more cautious in the future. 

The tiny dame was asked to run and her grin widened.  She removed her pack,  placing it in the mouth of his den. Giving her own body a shake to make it limber,  she nodded in acceptance.  "I'd be glad to,  my darling brother." After their run,  perhaps they would talk a bit.  There had been interesting developments in the Ashen life as of late and he needed to be made aware. 

Knowing that his long legs would catch up quickly,  the minuscule lady rushed forward,  leaving her sibling in the dust momentarily.  Ears tucked back against her skull and she brought her neck level with her spine to make herself more aerodynamic. She was small and she was fast,  but she wouldn't run hard for long.  Once the initial rush of adrenaline played out, Io lapsed into a comfortable lope.