It's strange being back here. Without my moonlight goddess at my side, or any of the other ones I protected for her. Without them nearby I am not the same. It makes me uncontrollable if I choose to strike as well as something to be feared more than with one I am familiar with at my side. I was born into the shadows my coat blends in with so perfectly, and yet I have grown into a thing of rippling muscle and haunting grace. I am not a puppy anymore because I am three years old and can more hold my own, and have explored these lands all I needed to, none of these were new to me. And yet when I walked with Celesdue I saw the world through different eyes. No matter where we go, my mental state is different with her. It's almost like nobody else is ever there, a thing that's completely wonderful and yet bittersweet in it's nature. I can see the pain in her face everytime I didn't come home for a few days, the tears that flow down her face as she thought of the blinding pain that her own absence would have on her family, and as much as I tried to feel the same intense pain she was feeling I just couldn't. Yes, of course at times I felt the stirrings of something like sadness. Like at the memories of my flame-bright father, and my littermate. And yet when Celesdue felt sadness, I would too, and when she felt anger, I would feel nothing but hell forged rage. It is a strange thing, and yet I can remember having this connection ever since I first met her. I can't ignore it, or avoid it, it is always there like some kind of connection that will never leave me. I don't know if I should welcome it, or try harder to push it away.

I push away these thoughts as my silver brindled legs take me further along the grassy ridge and past a scattered tree or two. A place I barely remember. A place that even I can admit is beautiful. How can i not remember such a wonderful place? An almost happy emotion drew over me for a moment as I drifted closer to one of those scattered trees, and I'm not sure if celesdue is happy somewhere or it's just me myself. I'm placing bets on it's Celesdue, wherever she's at. My black ears that start to fade into silver at the midway point swivel, like the utter blackness of night tainted by star's light. It blends and fits perfectly. As well as makes me stand out amongst all the others. Even at a dstance you can tell I am different. I move myself closer to the tree, and once in reach moved until my shadowy fur brushed the bark of it. I consider my surroundings with my left side pressed and curled as much as it could be around it. Head tilting slightly as I study the world around me. Thsi injured world, and how it's changed. How we've all changed. y sapphire eyes glow as I lay in wait, waiting, watching.