left the nest

He could see the emotion in her eyes, and knew the devotion went both ways. They where many things to each other. Princess, apprentice, daughter. Subject, teacher, father. One might think the roles would clash, but they blend together to create the unique union and loyalty between them. He would lead her with his wisdom, and obey her commands as law. He did not know how far in the future her leadership lay, but he knew Deathbelle would be wise in her decision of when to grant it. Perhaps the future might see his old childhood friend retired in his pack lands, near the den he had raised his children. He smiled at the thought, but could not predict the direction of the future.

He laughed softly when she lost the battle with her emotion and leaped forward to envelope him. He pulled her close, titan paws wrapping about her. "And that is exactly how it should be, Princess" he agreed. His loyalty sworn to her future role, as he had always been fated to do.