Somehow, she had known all along that who the dark wolfess was. The moment Zeteri had arrived in Taviora her heart had known instantly that the first wolf who greeted her had been none other than Kiska. However, her mind had been too slow to realize. So many years had come and gone since the mother and daughter had seen one another. Not since before the Skyfire. Not since the gold and black girl had been just a pup of pure innocence. Zeteri didn't bother counting the years. It was too painful.

After asking Alias her true identity, she watched with her heart hammering inside her chest as the wolf moved to the river and dunked her head into the cold water. The stranger vanished and there stood Kiska, queen of Paracon and mate of Devil May Cry. Mother of Zeteri. For a moment, nothing was said between the two as they gazed at each other. Golden eyes were locked upon the larger female as Zeteri's mind raced through all the emotions that had ravaged her soul.

Anger was the first. A growl threatened to end the silence but she was able to bite it back. Sadness came second. There was nothing she could do to stop the tears as they flowed freely down her dark cheeks. Happiness was last. It was a powerful feeling and one that consumed her. For a moment, in the private woods of Taviora, Zeteri was a child again.

Nine years melted off the girl as she charged forward. A happy bark was all so could muster as her tail wagged uncontrollably behind her. A puppy is what collided into Kiska as mother and daughter were reunited at last. "Mommy! Mommy, you're alive! I have missed you so much. I love you! Why did you leave? Why, Mom?" she said in small whimpers as she licked and hugged Kiska wolfishly. There was no shame, no pride. Zeteri was a child again, begging for her mother to comfort her like she had long ago. She licked under her chin and whined happily. Soon, Zeteri would return to her adult self. But that could wait...