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Their arrival in the Fen was signaling the end of their time as rogues; She could feel it. There was nothing standing in their way, no obstacles, and she knew Shade would be able to feel confident in this place. She herself had even scouted it out just to make sure. The cubs could grow up here, and feel safe within the pine scented forest. Capella even took comfort here amongst the fireflies that would pour across the sky against the moonlight. Yes, this was the perfect place to raise pups, to live, and to feel the acceptance she always wanted.
Shade's voice cut through the air, calling out to her pack mates. Her ears clung tightly to the location of his howl, though they didn't need to. Capella knew where they would be headed, and she was sure she knew why. It was finally time fore them to claim their territory; For them to become a real pack. It was a strange series of events that had led them to this point. Some things had happened just by pure luck or chance, and some had been much more conscious. Rosealia had made a decision to leave them behind, while Pella had happened upon Lach by sheer luck.
A voice cut through the air, calling out to her family members. Her ears pricked forward, and feeling a nudge, she turned to Lachesis. They would have to cut their patrol short, but there would be plenty of time to finish it later. A giggle erupted from her throat as XIX nipped her ear, and she returned his gesture by hitting his cheek with her nose. The pale girl loved that she could do such things with him. The pair could just forget the world around them and remember how to be pups. After all, they were exactly that. Without him, she was sure that she would have forgotten what it was like to play, It wasn't even until he showed up that she even felt the urge to joke or laugh. Everything before him was so serious, but now she had a chance to live out the childhood she had always needed.
A determined glint cascaded through her eyes and she took off in the direction of the call. She chased after her companion doing her best. Her heart raced as they moved into the den area, finding Shade and Ana already there. The cubs were also present but that was to be expected. Following Lachesis in suit she moved to Shade bopping his chin with her muzzle, while keeping her posture submissive. She then ran her cheek under his chin, stopping for a moment to whisper, "I'm so happy for you Shade, thank you.". Truly she was proud of him. Against all odds he had finally gotten what he wanted. Capella was also thankful toward her alpha, for without him she may have died. He was her savior, and she would be forever in his debt. She then moved to the pups nuzzling each of them with the top of her nose. The dark pair was the future of their little pack. A small prince and princess, awaiting the days when they would be able to take over the reigns. Lastly she moved to Anastasia, lowering her posture more so than she had done for Shade. She had already been accepted by him; shown him her respect, but she hadn't done so for the colorless female yet. Her ears dipped toward her skull, and her tail fell between her legs. The gesture was not out of fear, by any means, but out of respect for the wonderful female who had stepped up into the alpha position, and done what Capella herself could not. Anastasia was at the very core of this pack, acting as s glue, and holding together the broken pieces of what once was.
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