May I take you home?

Kotori had given a few days of thought before taking action.  There had been a balance of taking time to consider what he wanted but not wanting to wait too long and risk losing something else.  For now, the goal was to get the black and white princess to join his pack so he could get to know her that much better.  The grander hope was that he had found one he could continue to respect and enjoy her presence.  Could she possibly be the princess he’d been waiting for to request to be Kotori’s mate?

Not to put the meat before the hunt.  First, he had to find her and get her to agree to come back with him and join his pack.  Then he’d spend a bit of time with her to be certain.  No need to rush and regret later.  His mind circled about her fine features, brilliant black and white coat, perfect manner of speech, and proud demeanor.  Kotori felt his tail raise, swishing back and forth remembering how perfect she seemed on first impression.  Maybe, maybe he could finally get what he’d been waiting for.  

Summer had come to Boreas but as he crossed into Auster he could feel where winter was seeping into the land, always an interesting change of pace.  Kotori remembered Ochi’s scent well enough that he when he found her trail he picked up his pace with more confidence.  She had been going to find Hanzo which lead him to Auster and beyond the hallows and by that point he’d managed to catch the scent that had Kotori imagine her once more.

The scrubland, with its packed hard dirt ground, dry thin patches of grass, and scattered trees felt empty, with fewer signs of life.  It was here, but more subdued and hidden under the ground or up in the trees.  Her scent was stronger as he continued south in this location, finally he howled for Ochitsuki, hoping she was as close as he imagined to hear him.  Would she even be interested in his offer?  If she’d found Hanzo she might just stay with him for all Kotori knew.  

"Kotori Fatalis"