She had hated the idea of moving her den from the mangroves to the springs. So much so that she refused to do so. All her herbs were there, her family's memories were there, and she couldn't bear to move without her mate. Gitan had been gone for some time now, far longer than she would have expected. He had left to go find a few friends for the wedding that was to be. A wedding she had yet to tell anyone about. And at first she regretted it in fear her parents would disapprove, that no one would show. But now she worried if it would ever happen. Was his mate still alive and well? How far was he going to go? She had not left to find him, her children needed her. Though the thought of taking them all with her to find Gitan did cross her mind. It would be good experience for them to see the outside world and tone their skills.
She had woken early that day and spent to good part of the time just sitting outside her den, her eyes hopeful and waiting. She did not loose hope, she knew he would be back, he just had too. He had at least three children to explain to for the long absence. Perhaps she should take her kids out of the safe bubble of Ludicael. She wanted the fully prepared in life for everything. Her mind had drifted, lost in time till a howl snapped her out of it. Turning her head, brows creased with confusion. A meeting? But her father nor mother was calling it together. No, it was her sister. When did Song return? Standing up she gave a soft woof to Atlas who was sleeping in the tree above her. It only took a moment till a ruffled and sleepy barn owl ungracefully fluttered down to land in her back. She grinned softly at the poor guy as he nestled into her shoulders.
She took her time getting there, enough time that a few had already gathered. At once her eyes seeked for her sister, needing to see that she was ok. And oh was her sister more than ok, her belly was round and full with new life and a dark male stood next to her. Ears twisted back in confusion and at a loss for words. She looked around noticing none of her children had arrived yet and staked a spot with enough room for her three nearly full grown children and herself.
