widened. Would they truly accept him as one of their own? As a family member? Like how Aramis accepted him? The idea seemed to be too good to be true! The alpha’s smile grew at Dartanion’s reaction. You are welcome to join ours if you wish.”
“A family…Yes…”
~:~End Flashback~:~
"And I've been with them ever since." Dartanion took a moment of silence to remember how thrilled he was that he was part of a new family.
Kiona was staring at him silently the entire time. She nearly broke into tears while listening to Dar's tale...how sad he must've felt when Aramis died. But she was happy for him now, especially since she got to know him better. "Dar's a pretty cool guy," she thought to herself, inwardly smiling at the nickname she used for him. She softly smiled at him when he looked at her when he finished his own thoughts.
Dartanion had noted the female's teary looks every once and a while in his story, but said nothing on it, not wanting to embarrass her.
"And that's it really. I learned, faster than I imagined, how to work with and in a pack. You know how that's like right? You have adapted well to this lifestyle." Their conversation didn't get to continue, for it was then a howl broke the air as the two neared the caves. When they entered the area, they were greeted warmly by the pack briefly. The tri-colored wolf went off to find Achak to report, then they both returned, seeking out Kiona again. The silver streaked alpha smiled at the female in greeting.
The hybrid returned the smile and watched as everyone greeted their alpha and vice versa, very much in the way Dar described his and Aramis' playtime. They were all wagging their tails at him, lolling their tongues, yipping, barking, play biting, etc. and some even began to play with each other instead of just Achak, who also surprisingly joined in some of the games. Kiona couldn't help but smile, and joined in some of the play herself, mostly playing with Ayashi and Takoda, but sending happy glances towards Dar, who sent them right back. But to Kiona's pleasant astonishment, Achak coltishly tackled her to the ground. She stared up at him, trying to suppress a smile.
The alpha smirked down at the female as a way of saying 'Gotcha', not really thinking of how Kiona thought about it, since this was probably the first time she's seen him this actively playing. Though, he paused at seeing the surprised look on her face. Figuring he had made her uncomfortable, the alpha got off her, not wanting to embarrass her or make her even more nervous. When Achak heard a challenge from Kanook, he turned to accept it when he noticed his uncle looking just past him with a sly look. Not having time to wonder why, suddenly a weight landed on top of the bright blue-eyed wolf, making him stumble. Looking back, surprise changed to amusement as he saw the red hybrid.
When Achak looked back at Kiona, she smiled, slightly bashful, and wagged her tail a little bit. Everyone continued playing a little longer, including the hybrid and the alpha, until it was time to turn in for the night. It was already kind of late in the evening and had cooled since the afternoon. Kiona entered the cave after everyone but Achak, satisfied with the day's events. She had finally gotten to know Dar better...and Achak, now that she thought about it; who smiled after her, and her at him.
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