Thundering Giants

The corners of the Eagles break turned down in a frown as her invitation was denied. The girl confessed to having a family to return to. Celaeno sighed and shook her head. "You won't be ruling a pack for a while. Too young. I'd best speak with your parents." She would convince the family that the girl used as an excuse to allow her to travel. If they wanted a wise child, she needed to learn the world. If she learned the world, she would be ready for anything that it threw at her.

"What's your name, young wolf?" The silver and slate bird hopped upon the remnants of the deer carcass and spread her wings slightly. "I am the Harpy Celaeno?" Lowering her wings again, she continued. "Friends, if I ever have any, call me Cel." If the pup traveled with her, she would allow her to use the shortened version of her name.