Makena tilted her head slightly, highly doubting his excuse. She wanted to tell him she saw the pup toy and be blunt, but she knew she had to be delicate. Feelings were delicate, especially his. Even the vixen herself would completely shut down if Frost were to bring up her family. She shivered just thinking about having her feelings in the air. She then mentally shook herself. Stay focused Makena! You need to help your friend even if he's tough to crack...Not like yourself at all. "Hmm, maybe that's part of why you left..." Makena mumbled, thinking out loud. She really had no idea what was going on here but she had to find out. Her curiosity was fighting for her actions but she kept herself with Frost's same calm expression. Inside though, her mind was turning and was anything but calm.

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Makena couldn't help but smirk a small victory smile when Frost stepped closer to her. That definitely meant she had placed herself well and he couldn't get away. Well, unless he decided to get rough... If she still madly in love with him, she would've practically died. Even if she didn't like him, she wasn't used to this closeness. But luckily Muli had taught her how to be close. So honestly? She was just surprised Frost had the nerve to be so close. "I know it's morning and correct. But even if he was awake i would still have come to look for you. Just because we are...err...close...dosent mean ill forget about my friends. You know that, dont you? I would never abandon you or Icicle." She said, it taking all her strength not to blow air into his face because that's what she would've done if this weren't serious.

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Makena then sighed and looked down. Something told her she would have to let herself be vulnerable if she ever wanted to see a glimpse of what was going on with Frost. But that was...scary. "Look, im worried about you, okay? I know something is wrong because i was the same way. I was scared to show my feelings as that made me weak. But it dosent make me, or you weak. It makes us brave. I get you dont want to talk to me about whatever is going on, but trust me, it helps. Whatever you say wont leave this little tunnel thing. Ill even tell you something that hurts me so you can use it against me if i shall ever tell somebody what you told me." She then snorted, "But i know you know i would never do something like that."

Kimulimuli stirred when he felt something wiggling beside him. Makena. He knew immediately and just layed there, too tired to open his eyes. When he felt her slip away, he opened his eyes a bit and saw her walking away. I'll tell her good mornin' when she comes back. He thought, guessing she went out hunting. Then, I can make sure she didn't get any blood on her from me sleepin' next to her. He sighed, sitting up a bit. His dream wasn't good last night... Ever since he became friends with Kena, he's been dreaming about his two sisters. "Zera and Makena would've probably gotten along so well... Sad dey could never meet each other." He said with a sigh before jerking a bit. Stop it. You're weird when you do that. He demanded at himself before looking at the pond. "I could use a dip. Maybe all dis blood will come off." He said before growling, but he just gave up. He'll never stop. "Kena said she thought it was cool." He remembered as he was walking towards the pond. "Well, she likes it, I'll keep doin' it!" He said happily, but with a stern tone before wading into the water until he was knee-deep.

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Kimu layed down, submerging himself up to his neck, keeping his head above the water. After a little bit, he sat up and started to lick at the crusted blood on his chest, watching it slowly come off, but drip into the water. He gagged a bit before laying back down in the water and soaking it a bit to help get it off.

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After a while of repeating that, it was now gone, but a large scar all over his chest was incredibly visible now. "The fur's never gonna grow back, is it?" He sighed, slightly sad. "I don't like havin' scars." He mumbled before turning and looking at his destroyed paw. He dipped it in the water and started to lick it like he did to his chest. After repeating that, he looked at his paw. "That's probably gonna leave a scar too. I'll be lucky if I can ever walk on it again." He sighed, before licking it again and dipping in into the water. It looked absolutely destroyed. He whimpered before laying back down and just soaking his gray fur in the water.

Sundown's eye lids fluttered as he opened his golden eye, adjusting to the early light. He closed his eyes again, taking in the strong scents of the herbs that surrounded him. They were his safe place, and he wouldn't let anyone take his safety net away from him.

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He stood up, and stretched, his back popping a small bit. He shook his pelt in, and took in a deep breath of air. He needed to be ready for the day. He needed to be strong, powerful, fearless... except there was one problem. He wasn't any of those. His licked his muzzle, the faint hint of the yak from the night before still lingering.

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I guess I should go and check on everyone. He thought as he took the first step out of the den, seeing only Night awake. He trotted over, ears perked.

"Good morning Alpha Night!" He said, approaching him. "I'm just going to quickly look at your shoulder, morning checks! I'm sure you know how it goes." His tail slowly wagged at he glanced at his Alpha for the go ahead.

harry lifted his black head as he saw dawn breaking. He stood up, and shook out his thick fur. He licked his lips, and looked around, noticing the dens that he was sure Alha and Shalah had made. His ear flicked as he scanned the area for any danger. He straightened as he saw a Bush move. He ran towards it, barking his deepest bark. Whatever it was, it disappeared, and he trotted back very proud of himself.

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He made his way toward Alha, who seemed on edge. He sat down not next to her, but close.

"No need to be jumpy, I won't go far, and I'll make sure that you'll stay safe." He said, glancing at her before turned to the forest again. He couldn't help himself but to feel threatened as well. It was a new place, with new dogs, and... Loki.

Speaking of Loki, where was he? Harry scanned the area, looking for the the trickster. As much as he wanted to dislike him, he couldn't. He spotted him down by the river, and nodded to himself. At least he was some help...

Brute l Male l Beta l Raven l M: Raven Camp, Sundown

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It felt like months had past since Brute had seen or smelled his Pack. But he wasnt going too give up. Brute's hearing had never returned, and now he was practically deaf. His eyesight was faltering, but he could still see pretty well. His sense of smell had fully returned, which had helped him stay alive when he was hunting. Only mere threats from foxes and loners since the attack. The wounds from it had healed well, although leaving signs of growing scars. He walked ambily on, hoping at any scent from the pack. He sniffed the air, feeling desperate. Then, all of a sudden, he smelled it! His pack! Brute broke off into a sprint, running as fast asbhe could. This is it! He was home. He broke through the underbrush, nd recognized the place where he had gotten injured. He smiled, even though he never thought he would again. He bounded up the hill nd saw his camp. He saw Sundown and almost yelped in joy. "Sundown!" He howled. He was home.

Brute was finally home.