Starlight Starbright

The pack that Keahi has pledged loyalty to is quickly becoming her family. Even the tall Ruga has wormed his way into her heart and the tropical wolf finds it harder and harder to think of returning to her island. Still, the bitter winter of the northern lands has been taking its toll on the thinner coated wolf and she decided to travel back down to the blazing heat of southern lands. She didn’t plan to be gone long, a week at most, and she told herself that she can always explore while away from the pack. The hot summer days had been a welcome change as the red wolf crossed the land bridge, pausing a moment to soak in the sun before striking out to find a place to stay.

The thunder of the falls surrounded by cedar trees had beckoned her and Keahi had found a cave to use for her trip. She had quickly settled in for a nap and, when her blue eyes reopen, night has already fallen. Standing, she stretches her stiff muscles and gives her red coat a good shake before exciting the cave. A scent catches her attention, pulling her focus up to the top of the waterfall where a painted figure sits staring up at the night sky. Quietly the tropical wolf makes her way up to where Kione sits, settling in next to the wild dog and tilting her head skyward. Softly, she says, “It is humbling to know that the stars that shine down on us here also shine down on my family far from these lands.”


"Keahi Mogotsi"