The swim had been bitterly freezing, she almost wanted to give up and let the water suck her under. But she was determined to get to the island. She had heard rumors that Tortuga had moved here. It made since from what she had heard had happened. Plus what wolf in their right mind swim a freezing ocean?! She sure would, but only for one cause. Gitan. She knew he would follow his Alpha so he had to be here. Once upon the shore she shook out her pelt repeatedly. But her fur hung limp and close to her thin frame. She was underweight but not frightenly so. Nose stiffed along the ground, carrying her deeper into the jungle island. She could smell Tortuga but she was looking for one scent specifically. Suddenly she pulled up short. She must be mad to not howl her presence. Tortuga could easily attack her and have every right to do so. With a huff she sat down and tilted her head back. Her sweet soft melody rang out peacefully. She called to Gitan, as her presence was meant for him but she would need the Alpha soon too, so he might as well answer to her call. Sat laid down, curling up and licking her fur dry to warm up as she laid against a rather thick bundle of large leaves. This place was interesting and the plants made her want to investigate. Atlas flew in to land beside her. Hopping over to her belly he fluffed up his feathers and buried himself into the fur, eyes closing. Speech,

Gitan

The man had been somewhat on edge since the move, he had done his best to help where he could but there was little he could really do. He had been forced to stand aside as the golden queen was taken from their grasp and forced to watch as Taurig and his sister had gone to retrieve her, since then well? he had made himself busy by keeping up his border patrols. They were not really a pack, not anymore anyways. They were however a large group, they would have a kingdom once again and for now he simply sought to keep them safe, until Taurig made his next step and they ascended to their next phase. Paws treaded lightly around the outskirts of the island, the stench of salt stung his nose and masked most other scents, still his ears were erect and green orbs wide to catch any sight, any sign of movement. Old habits would die hard it seemed as he caught the vague whiff of another pack, the scent so intermingled with the salt that it was hard to make out, a growl would rumble up from his chest. He would pick up his pace some, intent on following the scent. It would lead him farther into the territory and he would find himself irritated that he hadn?t caught it earlier. Then her call would reach him, a howl meant for him, a siren?s song to pull him in. He was running then, pounding through the small layer of snow to find her, to answer her. All the thoughts he had been repressing would come swimming up to the forefront of his mind. He would burst out from the brush off to her right side, barley skidding to an abrupt halt before rushing towards her again. He would press up into her lavishing her with licks. He pulled back for a moment flashing her a grin, "Good to see you again Mon Ange. " He would then go back to covering her in kisses, his worries forgotten for the moment. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

She grunted unhappily at her drenched fur. It was going to take some time to dry it out but for now she would just give it a good shake and settle down to try and dry off and stay warm. Thoughts went to her family, she didn't feel bad for leaving them. Actually she felt free, not having to worry about everyone or making sure she did not disappoint them. She was now able to do her own thing, to experience life without her family for once. Sure she would miss them but she could always visit. The only thing that bothered her was leaving young Novel. But she would always return to check up on her and give her more lessons. But that wouldn't happen till spring. Right now she needed Gitan and they needed time to themselves. The pounding of rushing paws had her head lift up from her paws just as Gitan came crashing in to the right of her before spinning and lavishing her with kisses. Had she known he would react this way she might have come looking for him sooner! She laughed softly, a sound that had not been made for some time now. As he pulled back to greet her with words her eyes shone with mirth and watery tears of joy. She did not realize how much she needed to see him, to be with him till now.Oh Gitan...I'm no longer part of Ludiceal. I'm here to be with you, nothing will stop me now. She whispered softly to him and sat up to lick his cheek and neck. Speech,

Gitan

Pressed into her as he was, she could feel the dampness of her coat, could feel her shrunken form pressed against his. He was still worried about that, how had things gotten so bad for her that she had physical receded upon herself. There would be time for those questions later, as well as his personal mission to help her fill out her frame once more. He could hear her soft laugh and it lifted his spirits, their last meeting had not been on the best of terms and it was good to hear her sounding so? well so happy. The watering in of her eyes did not go unnoticed, and his expression shifted slightly to worry, for her, but she poke then. Words he had always sort of dreamed she would say, words her had imagined would come from his mouth, but now that he was hearing them, he couldn?t help wondering. He would not let that show however as she licked at his cheek. He smiled at her. Gently covering the top of her head with licks. Nothing can stop us? The thought was a sweet one, they would be together without reserve now, nothing to get in their way. "Well then my sweet, perhaps I should show you your new home?" Though he would just as soon as stayed here for an eternity. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

She loved the feeling of him pressed against her. But it made her realize how much weight she had in fact lost. But she had had reasons for that happening, maybe not good ones but reasons none the less. When Gitan pulled away to look at her she noticed his worry, she guess he was worried about the physical state she was in. She would too if she had been in his paws. She would have to explain everything one day, but for now it needed to be just about them. She closed her eyes as he licked the top of her head before he offered to show her her knew home, no their new home. Briefly she was hit with sorrow for leaving the mangroves. But it was not like she would never see them again or her family. In fact she planned a visit come spring. She slowly got up, feeling slightly stiff.That sounds like a fine idea. Plus I could use some moving around to warm up. Or..you could just warm me up. She winked at him before she gave his cheek a quick lick and prancing off a few feet. She paused to look over her shoulder at him. Tail waving in the air. Speech,