Puppy Hurricane

The trip from Armada lands to the territory of Ashen is uneventful. Andy chooses to plod along behind the cart that carries the youngest pups and a few of her own siblings. Keeping alert, she often offers her sister, Kite, descriptions of the lands that they are passing through. Bast’s grandson, Leo, toddles along with her but will leap up to join Crux and Kite as the still growing cub tires easily. She offers her siblings, and the pups, encouragement as they go and prides herself on the fact that she is walking the whole way to Ashen. However, when her father stops to announce their arrival to the alpha, the lavender girl cannot help but feel relief.

Standing in place while they wait to be ushered in, Andy feels her paws begin to throb slightly and she if grateful to be close to finish line. The tall, beautiful wolf appears and invites them in, taking the group to an area that has been prepared for a picnic near the shores of a lake. Eagerly, the lavender girl finds and sinks down onto a soft fur, stretching out her muscles in an effort to stall the lactic acid that will build up. A yawn slips past her lips as the toll of the trip begins to take hold but any thoughts of a nap are pushed away as the lady that greeted them calls for everyone to be quiet. Voices and joyful noises settle down and the girl who has been quiet, remains that way.

An icebreaker is offered and the pup nods to herself, ears perking as she catches the Empress’s name and her favorite game. Next to speak up is one of the blue and black pups, offering his name as Rogue and he is quick to label favorite game. Crux was next, followed by Kite and then a small lull in voices has the girl speaking up in her soft tones, “I’m Andy.” Pale blue eyes dart to her siblings as she racks her brains for a game that she likes but is forced to fearfully admit to herself that she hasn’t really played any games since mom died. A shrug of lavender shoulders is offered as she casts her eyes to the ground and says, “I like riddles.” Hopefully, that is an acceptable game to like.

A noise at the back of the cart pulls Andy's attention away from the group and she sees that Kite is on the ground. Oh, shit! She hadn't helped her out! Thankfully, Leo is quickly beside the blindfolded wolf, offering his small, pudgy body as a crutch to leverage herself up on. The tension in her body melts away as she sees her companion is already there and helping her sibling.

"Andromeda Fatalis"