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Ghost tripped slightly when Leona paused briefly. He tilted his head but didn't say anything as she continued. Ghost nodded to her comment. It concerned him slightly when he was warned to stay alert. He sniffed the air. He smelt another hybrid other than him and Leona. There was a nother scent too. One that he didn't recognize. He looked at Leona but seemed she was still going to the creek. I guess we're still going. "I can smell hybrid but what's the other scent?"

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Midnight continues along the path. She smells something slightly different than normal. Definitely a hybrid, though not to recent. Technically they didn't have to follow it since it wasn't exactly on they're territory but at the same time, they never really find anything. Looking back to see if Nikolai is still with her she follows the scent. "Follow. There was a hybrid over here at one point. I want to make sure it was far away from our boundaries." She crept along, close to the ground, ears erect. She caught sounds of squirrels but no animals larger than that. She rose up as she neared the source of the scent. It wasn't really anything, just a nest of leaves that had been rested upon. Probably been a couple days since the hybrid was here. She sighed, slightly disappointed and slightly relieved. At least the hybrid was far enough. Berite should hopefully relax even a small bit more.

Her ears perked at Ghost's voice but they were nearing the creek which was good. She wasn't surprised he could smell hybrid but then again it is hard to recongize the familiar scent of Dusk or Dawn of either current and former members.

"Someone from Dawn and it could be anyone. Considering there is another hybrid nearby I'm guessing whoever it is doesn't plan on giving anything away", muttered Leona sounding wary.

All they needed was a drink now they had eaten then find somewhere safe to rest because once the sun sets and night time happens then it won't be safe.

"Let's just get a drink. The sun is setting and once night time hits then it isn't safe to wander about. You can find us somewhere to rest", said Leona wary about being close to the current members of the Dawn.

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Ghost keeps his head down but still completely alert. His tail flicking ever so slightly. He had never seen any Dawn pack members but guessed they weren't much different from Dusk members other than scent. Leona's tone made Ghost a little more jumpy. The Dawn pack obviously was not Leona's favorite so Ghost decided not to say anything about that. The thong that confused him was that the hybrid scent was so close to the Dawn scent as if the two had been right next to each other. Ghost raised his head as he heard the running water. He knew they must be close. "Are we going back to your cave or do you want me to find somewhere around here?" Looking around quickly, he saw a somewhat sheltered and secluded area. It was a good shelter spot in case it rained and perfect in case they needed to hide from Dawn members or a hybrid. Of course only in case they weren't going back before night. Still, in case they needed to hide quickly they could.

Leona was silent as she thought while making her way to the stream before a idea came to mind. The hybrid scent and Dawn scent were getting closer so turning a little until she saw the stream. One she would go to to for some quiet and while they could still scent hybrid and Dawn but it was a bit fainter.

Her tail wagged a bit at the familiar stream. The sound of it running and when she took a drink, she felt the the cold water that she needed.

"This was a stream I would go to for quiet. While we are still nearby the others but not too close now. I would try to fish in the stream but always failed", said Leona with a small smile.

The question that Ghost brought up was a good one. Should they return to the cave or go somewhere else. Maybe it would be fine to stay out of her cave for a while. Until at least Ghost found his paws.

"I think you should find somewhere nearby. It's time to get out of the cave for a bit", replied Leona looking at the stream and saw a fish on her.

If only her paws could grab it. That slipperly creature of water.

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Ghost perked up at the sight of the clean water. He quickly drank some as he listened to Leona. As he drank he saw a couple fish as Leona was talking about. As he was never good at hunting he understood what she meant. He stayed crouched down at the waters edge a second longer than he intended to. He stood up. Nodding in acknowledgement he looks back over to the area he saw before. He quickly sniffs the air in that direction. It appears to be opposite of where the Dawn and hybrids scents are coming from so it's almost a perfect area. "I noticed this little area over here. It's protected from sight of animals and provides shelter from rain." He voice was a lot smoother now than this morning which honestly surprised him. He started padding over to the spot he had pointed out. It was an alcove in the ground but not very deep. Partially under a tall deciduous tree's roots would and sort of out a bit. He grabs a couple branches on the ground and piles them in front to make a small wall. The wall is probably only two inches tall but will also cover their fur from anyone looking in this direction. Although it's not the biggest it has enough room for them both to lay comfortably and still not touch. He curls up in the shadows but doesn't lay his head down. Instead he waits for Leona to come over. His tail flicks a little with happiness. Ghost is mostly just happy to have a friend now.

Eyes watching Ghost before she got up and followed him to the area he had been talking about. Her eyes took in the detail and while still uneasy but she decided to try to trust Ghost with the area. It was protected so anyone would walk past and not notice which was a relief.

As she made her way into the safe place that Ghost had entered and was now relaxing. Her eyes took in that while it wasn't big but still big enough for two and some space for them so they don't touch. Still while she wouldn't have chosen it but she did let Ghost choose their new spot so she would give it a try.

Leona laid down then curled up with her ears perked and tail touching her nose.

"Thank you. You did good in finding this place", spoke the cream furred canine to Ghost.

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Midnight perked her ears, thinking Nikolai said something. "Everything alright? Did you see something?" She walked over slightly concerned but she didn't let it show. She scanned the area infront of Nikolai but didn't see anything. Probably nothing. And anyway it's almost dark; we need to get back. She thought as she scanned the foliage again. Turning away she makes sure to stay more alert just incase there is something. "We really should get going though. It's getting dark and we really should not be outside the prides borders when night comes." With that she starts walking on a path which should lead directly back to the pride's location.

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Ghost curled slightly tighter. He rested his head on his front two paws and brought his tail up to cover his face. He smiled pleased with his work and that Leona agreed. He lay there a bit just listening to the rain and the sound of nighttime bugs. It was quite peaceful if he was going to be honest. He closed his eyes and just lay there for a couple moments. He couldn't tell if Leona was asleep or not. He lifted his head again and looked into the sky. He couldn't see much with the rain and clouds but could see patches of the night sky speckled with stars. He rests his head again, eyes closing. He quickly drifts to sleep.