Life had the best turn around she could think of and she was enjoying every minute of it. Despite the loss of her loving mother she had gained another to look up to. She was growing fast and would soon be turning a year old. She was long, lean, and leggy but the pretty young girl still retained her beautiful chocolate coat with light blue markings. Maximous had been her savior and had done a wonderful job raising her so far. They had done some traveling and were making their way back North. There had been talk of joining a pack and she assumed that soon they would need to. Their had been rumors of a sickness outbreak and with Winter around the corner they would need a pack to ensure their survival. Max had helped her draw back to her happy playful self and despite not meeting many others so far, she felt fairly outgoing. She was looking forward to finding a pack to accept them because she was ready to start a new chapter in her life.

Today the rain had held off, but the air still remained damp and the sky still cloudy. She missed the sunshine and it felt like forever since she felt it's warm rays. She contently walked along side her adoptive father as her curious eyes took in the surroundings around them. The sights and the smells were new and she was beginning to get antsy, she wanted to run all over the place and check everything out. Though she tried to contain herself she found it rather difficult. Bright green eyes looked over to seek his blue eyes a slight pleading look within them. She knew not to stray to far and in fact never liked to be to far from him, but she was so energetic that she almost had to. She buried her nose into the thickened fur of his neck before picking up her pace so she could be a bit ahead of him. Nose to the ground the young female took in the new scents, blind to the boarder marker of the pack territory. She smelled other wolves, fairly recent scents, but still didn't realize that this land was claimed. She allowing time for Maximous to catch up while she checked out a small frog hidden by a rock.

She had been patrolling the woods, trying to get her head around her secondary alpha position. What was she meant to do? Was there anything important she was meant to be doing right now? Patrolling the borders seemed important enough. Was she to just go with the flow and figure it out for herself? What about talking with her packmates and seeing how she could improve Myriad? Organising meetings? Trainings? Changing ranks? Argh. Perhaps she wasn't cut for being a leader after all.

As she padded through the trees, inhaling the cold autumn air, she uncovered the scent of a girl not too far away. Did this scent belong to one of Myriad's members or a rogue? Curious, she picked up her pace as she followed the scent, winding her way through the woods. Through the foliage she caught a glimpse of a dark-coated pup, sniffing around the border, and behind her, an older ebony man. Definitely not one of her packmates. Why were they here? Did they wish to join Myriad? Was she to just let them in? Oh Riv, if only you were here right now.

Stepping out from the trees, trying to remain calmly confident in her posture and gait, she halted by the border, looking the two strangers dead in the eye. "You are on Myriad's borders," she told them, her slightly shaky voice neither welcoming nor hostile. Cocking her head to the side, she inquired, "What is it that you seek?

Front end was on the ground while her rump wiggled in the air. Eyes were bright and wide as she watched the frog intensely interested in the creature. She hadn't even noticed the approach of the pack wolf. When the voice suddenly hit her ears she reacted in a surprised instinct of cowering. No it wasn't that the female had sounded mean it had just scared her how it came out of no where. Tail tucked and ears flattened she backed away the women asking what she was seeking. She shook slightly her head whipping around in search of Max, but to her surprise he was no where in sight. This made her more nervous and she backed up a few more steps. Bright green eyes searching for her dark pelt unsure of how to react to these female's words. She whined before laying herself on the ground looking to the black and green female.

"I..... I.... I'm Sorry," she stuttered through her words.

Now that she was on the ground the female could smell the scent of many other wolves. Was this the spot where a thing called a pack lived. Sticking her nose to the dirt she sniffed for quite a while. She seemed to calm a bit before she looked back to the female.

"We were traveling through, but it seems my Papa must have fallen behind," she stated her ears still flattened. "What is Myriad? and Borders?"

Rivaxorus wanted to be punctual, but it seemed that Zephyra had arrived before him. For a moment he had debated letting her handle it, however the pup was alone. Not only that but the girl was in their lands. It meant trouble and he didn't want any pack members accused of kidnapping or for the pup to be in any danger. The large male would carefully step next to Zephyra, hearing a bit of the conversation. As the pup spoke, she said that her papa had fallen behind. "Myriad's a pack, a family of wolves that bound together to survive. Their borders are what mark their lands, something you usually shouldn't cross without permission. You could get hurt, and it's very disrespectful." while an adult would instantly face some sort of punishment. She just seemed far too young for that. "You said your father fell behind? How long ago was that?" had the father of this pup original planned to join Myriad. Normally Rivaxorus would require a test, though he wouldn't wish to see the daughter if the male failed. Regardless, even as young as he was - he wanted to make sure they were in no danger. He also wanted to make sure that this little girl, wasn't all alone. His eyes turned to Zephyra - to see what she would think. "Talk" "You" Think

She appeared to be alone, though the girl craned her neck as if she was searching for someone. Did she have parents? A guardian? Siblings? A companion or friend? Either way, there was no other soul in sight. Fright was scribbled all over the poor girl's features. Oh dear, had she spoken too sternly? Too out-of-the-blue? Well, she shouldn't have crossed the borders, whether she knew what they were and how to identify a different scent or not. Anyone could have harmed her, not Myriad's other members of course, but any rogue who happened to spy the lone child with a keen look in their eyes.

Before she could open her mouth to answer the girl's clueless questions, the alpha stepped in and answered them for her. Well, she could have done so herself though the rest would be a mystery. As much as she was guilty to admit it, she had wanted him to discover her and the pup sooner or later. It wasnt as simple as asking where the stranger was from, what they could bring to the pack, and what rank they desired. This was a child, who appeared to have lost their father. What would she have done on her own in that situation? "Have you come here to join Myriad? she asked softly, glancing to Rivaxorus. They needed to know if she had just randomly bounced onto the borders or was actually seeking a pack. "We can give you a home here."

Her ears perked as another approached, sitting beside the black and green female before her. He was vary large and was easily intimidating in her bright green eyes. When he had begun to speak she instantly recognized the word 'pack' and her eyes seemed to light up. This must be where Max had wanted to take her today. It's what they desired to find before winter took over the lands. Although when the male's words seemed to have a slightly scolding tone her ears again lowered against her skull. She didn't mean to harm and she knew he wasn't being mean, but the fact that she hadn't realized that she could be hurt made her frustrated with herself. She shouldn't have ran ahead because she knew Max would have taught her where exactly their border had been, that she shouldn't cross it, but to call out for the alpha of the territory. Turning her head again she searched the sights behind her, eyes searching for Max again. She was scared that he had not come yet and normally he was right by her side, but perhaps she should wait for him here or did he abandon her. She didn't see it likely that the nice man would just toss her aside and leave her to fend for her own.

When the male spoke again it drew her attention back to him and the female, her bright green eyes looking to them both. He had questioned how long ago she had seen Max and her mind pondered how much time had actually went by. It hadn't been long, right before she had run ahead which had been before the women had caught her trespassing. She sighed looking at the two

"It wasn't too long ago, we had been traveling all day so far and I had been keeping close to him. But I had ran ahead and found this interesting little hopping creature and was playing with it for a while before she had found me," she had looked at Zephyra to indicate who the 'she' was.

"We are searching for what Papa called a pack, he claimed it would be best to find one before Winter comes, but I assume since this is the direction we are heading that we were coming here, though where he is........ I have no idea," she said lightly whining as she worried what had happened to him. The two seemed nice, she knew there was a much worse way they could have acted, like the male's who attacked and killed her mother.

A smile had crossed his features as Delaney burried her nose into the fur on his side before running ahead. He didnt rush forward as his adopted daughter ran out of sight to chase after the frog as she never went to far, the only reason he had to worry was the pack she was running towards. Though he had heard little of the newly formed pack- the trespassing rule didnt very much. A pup was more likely to get scolded then maimed...but if they decided to hurt her then he would be maimed or killed for trying to protect her.

As he arived at the boarder with his toes resting on the boundary, Max would discover that an entire conversation had passed between two pack wolve and Delaney. He hadnt realized he'd fallen so far behind but at least he had arived to hear his daughter's last words. "I'm right here Delaney, I just fell behind." he would reassure her before looking to the two Myraid wolves and giving a small bow of his head before vocally addressing them. "I apologize, I forgot to warn her of your boundaries before she ran ahead. She's never been near a pack's boarders before now. Delaney does spek the truth though. I thought it best to join a pack. My name is Maximous and this is my daughter, Delaney.

He would watch quietly from where he stood as he tried to gauge the younger wolves response to his words and sudden arrival. Blue orbs would study each of their features before looking to Delaney. Naturally the first thing he would do was look her over for anything out of place, making him both an over protective father and a good healer.

(OOC: Sorry it took me so long to get anything up)

Rivaxorus was about to get extremely worried. As he went to agree with zephyra they were interrupted by the girls father. As the young man raised his head the first thing he noticed was the father's age. His scent hitting his nose roughly with the realization that he probably had trouble keeping up with the girl. He didnt question their relation, a sense of relief washed over him though knowing the girls guardian was here. He smiled and shook his head, "She's young and now she knows, I'm just glad it was us some packs wouldn't be so friendly." He would stand himself straight now. "If your seeking a home in myriad though, I do need to know if you're capable of supporting yourself as well as others. Where do your skills lie?" He hated to do it front of the kid, but myriad needed capable members.

"This is my second in command zephyra. Depending on your set of skills you'll be tested with one of our members in the pack." Delaney though, she was free to stay if she pleased. "Don't worry if the test proves too harsh you are welcome through the winter. Though I doubt you won't pass." This was his first task as an alpha. Previously he had let jaelle in but she too also needed to be tested. He looked to zephyra to see if she approved.

And just like that, a large, ebony man came into view, approaching to stand by the chestnut girl's side. He looked a lot older than she had expected fathers to be; could he still be of use to the pack or would he enter as an elder? She casted a quick, insecure glance to Riv, hoping he would do most of the talking. Thankfully, he did. He went on to ask them about their field of specialisation and explained that they would need to be tested before acceptance. A small frown creased her ebony features, though she shortly gave a nod of approval, having nothing else to add for she was merely observing. Surely the girl didn't need to fight her way into the pack, especially with winter fast approaching and the pack being rather small. They needed all the members they could get, regardless of skill. Well, she supposed they needed wolves of adequate ability to provide the pack with food, health, and protection, though some of those skills could be taught later. Especially with the pup; she had plenty of time to choose her field of interest.

When Max appeared and she saw him a large grin spread across her face, her tail began to whip wildly back and forth. Without hesitation the girl turned around and rushed to his side pressing her nose into the fur of his shoulder. Vary happy and extremely relieved that he had finally arrived. She didn't want to loose him. She sat beside him her tail still wagging vary rapidly. It now seemed to switch to business between the alpha's and her father and she could sense that it would be best to remain quiet and let them talk. It was difficult to do, but she had too. She wanted to be sure she did things right, especially since she had already messed up. She wasn't sure what it would take to join the pack, but she was sure they would be able to.

With the young man's words, Maximous found himself agreeing with him. He was glad it was this pack she had wandered into rather than some of the others. He was even grateful that the younger male understood her lack of knowledge about packs but before the old man could voice his thanks the Myraid pack alpha got down to business. Stating that he needed to know where Max's skills lay and if he could hold his own. He then went on to introduce the black and green woman at his side as Zephyra, second in command. He was to be tested against one of his pack members and should he fail was welcome through winter. It was good to hear the younger wolf had a tad bit of faith in his capabilities.

As Delaney sat as quietly as she could stand to do Max gave a nod of acknowledgment before speaking. "We are seeking a home here in Myraid. As for my skills the only thing I excel in is healing. I'm no good at combat of any kind but i can hunt though I'm no tracker." blue orbs would travel from the alpha to Zephyra and back again. "It's a pleasure to meat the both of you, I can't express how grateful I am for the kindness you have already shown us."

Healing. That made it easier for Rivaxorus. He could set up a meeting with Armai and she could tell him how the man did. He gave a smile. "I'll call you when the time comes, your test will come from our healer Armai. The two of you will start as suttiku and Delaney will be assigned a teacher depending on what she wants to do." the alpha explained as he looked back to Zephyra. He couldn't deny these two a home regardless. He would step away the large male searching over the two. "Welcome to Myriad, should the two of you need anything I am a call away." he would dip his head. Let them get settled and he would seek them out at a later date. After all he didn't want to overwhelm them either. "Talk"