Dark Light Ceremony

Soft music rang throughout the pack. The wolves walked hand in hand, chatting with one another. The kids were throwing balls at each other, excited by today's event. A kid threw a ball at Alpha Ciandra, she caught it pretty easily and squatted as the kid ran to her with a big smile on his face. "Are you enjoying yourself?"

"Yes, Alpha Ciandra. Do you want to join us?" His eyes shone with anticipation and hope that Alpha Ciandra would accept the invitation.

She ruffled his hair and promised, "I will tomorrow."

"Pinky swear, Alpha Ciandra?"

She nodded. The kid enthusiastically joined his pinky finger with hers and ran back to his friends. For a few minutes, she stared at the children playing, she was jealous of how free they were.

If they were back at the Vagabond Pack, at the moment they would be busy doing something entirely that kids really shouldn't do. Since they were expected to become great warriors, weapons were more of their balls. Here, the kids lived their lives to the