Orien stood there for another second. I would hate to be wrong....but im pretty sure shes awake. Orien picked out the biggest rabbit and nosed it to Aquillia. "Im sorry for how i treated you. Heres some food if your hungry." He whispered and sat down. The worst thing that could happen is im wrong and im accidentally wake her up. He paused, "Do you need anything eles? Just as a friend." Orien said with a slight smile. It was dark though so he wasn't even sure she would see his smile but still. For some odd reason Orien felt his heart beat slightly faster than normal. Probably just because i dont want to be embarrassed. Orien thought, shaking it off.

Orien softly smiled at Aquillia, waiting for her to say something. After a while he wasn't even sure she was going to say something. He was just about to get up when she spoke so he stopped and looked at her. Aquillia's words weren't very reassuring but nevertheless he nodded. "Alright, sleep well." Orien said, getting up. Just as his paws hit the dirt ground of the outside he heard Aquillia say something. He turned to look at her with a soft smile, "I didn't hear what you said." He turned around and sat at the entrance of the cave, looking at Aquillia. Orien usually didn't smile like this and didn't act all soft but he had a feeling that's what Aquillia needed. He knew how much a soft smile and gentle actions could turn sadness into happiness. His heart countinued to beat faster though. What the heck is wrong with me? Orien asked himself witha flick of an ear.

Orien wrapped his tail around his paws. "We all mess up sometimes, but i forgive you." His tail unwrapped itself out of shock though when Aquillia said she wanted him to stay. He calmed himself as he watched her lower her gaze. He then nodded, "I couldn't go to sleep either and i would love to stay." With that Orien lifted himself to his paws and sat beside Aquillia on the opposite side River was on. He was surprised she hadn't woken with all the talking but then again both River and Aquillia had a long day. Orien then layed down though he was far enough away from Aquillia only his tail tip touched her. He began to hum a song his mother would when he was a pup and couldn't go to sleep. He hoped he could help her fall asleep but if he couldn't, he planned he would stay with her all night. And if she did fall asleep, he would most likely stay anyway. If she falls asleep ill just wake up really early and leave so no one knows....not that i care. I was just helping her sleep.

Illusion grumbled at the young females comment of why he'd come. He glared at her with his different colored eyes. Did either one of the sisters have respect for any of their higher standings?

"You were the dumb one that ran out of camp crying. In the middle of the night. I could be asleep right now." He growled, his ears pinned back. He regreted the words as they came out, but he refused to take them back.

He quickly picked up a lazy lope towards camp. He just wanted to sleep!

How do medic apprentices stay up for days at a time? He thought, knowing that he could never. He needed his sleep.

Once they reached the scout den, he stopped.

"I expect you both on morning patrol." He said, glaring at the two smaller females. "Don't be late. You'll regret it." He said, flicking his ear before turning around to walk up to his den.

He began the climb up the small path to his den, but stopped right before he got in, his eyes landing on Hondos den.

I wonder if he's still awake... He thought. He let out a sigh and turned into his den, where he laid down in the middle, off of his nest. He liked the coolness of the stone under him.

He laid his large head on his paws, drifting off to sleep.

Orien couldn't help but smile slightly when he saw Aquillia slowly drifting to sleep. When she had totally fallen asleep he stopped humming. He yawned a tired yawn before stretching. Once he was done stretching he got into a comfortable position. He glanced over at Aquillia who was still asleep. "Goodnight, sleep well." He whispered to her even though he knew she couldn't hear. With one more yawn he placed his head on his paws and closed his eyes. Soon he had fallen asleep. In the night he had gotten closer to Aquillia and would be about an inch away.

[Harry]M]Strays United]Guard]M:Alha, lily]

Harry backed down when Alha motioned for him to. It reminded him of when his sister would, and he felt his heart drop to his paws when he thought of her face.

He looked away, sadness clouding his eyes. He wouldn't be weak, he had to be strong. For her. He thought. It was all for her. Even after her death his life was based on her.

He followed behind the two females as they started back, his head in the clouds.

He could just imagine her saying that, making him even more sad.

His long tail drooped as he walked, his powerful shoulders hunched, and his large head down sadly. He did however never once take his chocolate brown eyes off of this new dog.

You never know when the coyotes are going to howl. He eyed her suspiciously, knowing that his alpha wasn't going to be happy. He stopped when he saw their fellow Pack mate.

He glanced over at Alha, waiting for her command.

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Kaara stared and watched them walk away till Harry stopped, staring at her. She stared right back. It took her about 20 seconds of silent staring for her to realize who they were. She shook her head and stepped out of the shadow of the moon. Her ears wedged forward.

She was honestly relieved that they were her packmates- regardless of how much time she spent in there prescence. I can't believe I didn't recognise them. She snapped her jaw, panting happily for a few seconds, shutting her mouth and easing closer at a cautious pace.

She had no idea where the pack usually resided. Mainly because she was never there. She thought back to her pups, fearful of the dog catcher, her heart skipped a beat. She lowered herself on the ground, crouch walking submissively though there was no reason to usually, closer to the trio. "Sorry, I did not recognise you sooner." She spoke in a gentle but serious tone, rising after a moment infront of Harry and Alha.

She should've just gone back to Spade and Teeli, she attempted to show little emotion, praying that her pups would be safe, her breathing quickened.