His travels were beginning to weigh down on the young lad, muscles were sore and his whole being was exhausted. But it was his own fault, the boy knew he should take it easy and that his life did not depend on making it here. So once he reached the garden rocks, body would drop into the cool shaded grass of a particularly large rock. Legs sprawled out and eyes closed. With a heavy breath he would roll onto his side and stretch out legs, letting his body continue to roll until he was on his back then on his other side. Groaning with each pull of the most tender muscles.

He was finally heading back home after traveling almost nonstop on the return journey. He had barely rested, only stopping for water and the scarce meal. The last couple weeks of summer had been spent traveling away from home, and now that fall was fast approaching and cooling down, his travels were much easier and less exhausting. Though he was pretty damn tired for sure, and he was sure that his little traveling companion was tired as well. He had never traveled for so long and so far before, but it was well worth it. It would still take him a few more days to reach pack lands again, but maybe if he kept up the pace or picked it up double time then he was sure he could make it by tomorrow night. But since he was already closer then before, what was the harm in stopping for a short rest? He was sure Kieryn needed it too, though he was amazed at how well she seemed to be keeping up with him. Occasionally, he did give her piggy back rides when she got too tired, which was always fun.

He came through the eastern side of the territory, deciding to climb up the rocky slopes and make his way around some of the rocky ledges. Kieryn was free to roam as she pleased, though he always made sure to keep an eye on her to make sure she didn't get hurt. Even though he had known her for such a short time, he was growing pretty fond of her. With a wagging tail, he clambered up on to another ledge and immediately stopped. Evidently he had managed to find himself faced with another wolf, though he seemed to be lying on his side. "Oops! Sorry, didn't know someone was here!" He quickly apologized, an embarrassed look on his face. Man, he felt awkward...

"ROAR"