his new name. Rue now had the little girl pup on her head and Rue smiled.
"How about you name the girl, Rue?" Gracie shook her fur. "For being the best sister in the world."
"Aiyana," Rue whined happily. She looked around the group. "It means eternal blossom."
"Perfect," Gracie replied, leaning down next to her sister and the little pup. Rue lowered her head so the pup slid down her forehead and landed gently in the dirt. She picked her up and put her between her paws, nuzzling her.
"Be my eyes, Little Aiyana," Rue whispered softly in the pup's ear. Aiyana wriggled all over and then curled up between Rue's paws. When the sunset had faded, the group exhausted from the entire ordeal and heavy with grief for not having Leon with them, fell asleep around the fire now dancing in the moonlight. A spark flew off from the top and nipped Gracie's nose. With her eyes still closed, Gracie knew that was her symbol.
The moon shone bright on Gracie's back as she clambered up on to the large ledge overlooking the camp. She padded up the rocky surface, feeling every texture under her sore paws. When she got to the top, she sat down and curled her tail around her body. She looked over at the team and smiled. They had done good, she thought, and they were going to get Leon back, she assured herself. She sighed and barely noticed Krieger behind her, who had silently followed her up. He sat down next to her, the moon glimmering on his black streak.
"It'll turn out okay, Spark," Krieger assured her, smiling.
"I know Krieger," she said returning the smile. "We'll get Leon back and the pups will learn from us and keep the team strong." She turned to the moon. "I know our future."
"Don't be so sure," Krieger started. "There will probably be surprises along the way." Gracie turned and smiled, wagging her tail.
"Hey, what does Krieger mean anyway?" Gracie asked, curious. Krieger laughed.
"Warrior," he replied.
"Well, that's good," Gracie started. She turned and nuzzled Krieger and he blushed. "Because we'll need a good one to help fight this battle."
END OF BOOK ONE
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