I know the world is an unsafe place. It always has been. I was born into the world with eyes of hatred glaring at me from the shadows in the form of my very own half-sister. In her silence, she still made sure that I knew I was not welcome, and in the end she attempted to kill me as well. I look out into the world, wishing and hoping only for a place pure, and yet such a thing is to never be. This I know as my silvered paws come to halt, hearing the approach of another. I round my one perked ear around, listening and hearing as the other comes between me and Spirane.

I am taller than he is, but I know that I do not pack on a lot of muscle or weight. I am designed to move, designed to be quick and lithe. I was always designed to run away. That is just simply how I am. I see him with his hackles raised, the insanity in his eyes as he looks upon me. I feel my legs begin to tremble, my thought having to stray from my own son to that of survival. It is quite apparent that I cannot leave Taviora without running into a creature of pain. The freelands are never safe- and yet that is exactly why I left, to find my lost son. To save him from this cruel world. To keep him safe. But I must keep myself safe in order to do that.

I am not hesitant. I see him and I know his intentions. I know it anywhere, as I have seen it so often. My black fur, hackles speckled with white lift. I turn on quick feet, and like a shadow of speed I begin to run in the opposite direction. My tail is out, helping me adjust as I jump over a small fallen log. I will not look back. I will simply run, feeling air pump through my lungs, not wishing to see the male behind me. Yet, I only have one eye, and such a thing makes running difficult. I trip on a stone, hearing the current of the river ahead. I am quick to gather myself- but such a mistake, may not end well. I still do not look back- looking back any slows me down, and I already was slowed by my paws. Why is it I must be cursed with one eye? One ear, but luckily, I can still hear? I wish now that Azrael was here, my one friend to protect me, or the alpha Coza. I know...I know that I cannot go this alone...