There had been so many changes of late, so many and maybe I didn’t feel ready for them. I had just gotten used to Jaidah and her leadership of the pack- only to find she had been defeated in battle and the stability I had known had been all but gone. I could have followed her I suppose, I could have gone to another pack but I held no loyalty to any other land. My home had always been Asteraia, I choose it for myself and maybe no matter who came I would always want to stay in those fields. The new Alphas were different, very different but they had been fair enough to me I suppose, Tick Tock had even given me tasks to complete- even though I was fairly sure I didn’t need to complete them. I mean really, I had just finished the ones Jaidah had set for me and suddenly they meant nothing? Shouldn’t there be like an honour system or something? Can’t I reddem my pack points anywhere? I managed to smile at my own humour, lip quirking upward as I walked, long earthen limbs easily carrying my lithe, light frame across the earth and towards the fields of the loner lands. I suppose if I had to prove myself once more then I would. Mistress Tick Tock didn’t seem all too bad really, she had proven herself in battle and her imprint was, well, they call him a legend, or a nightmare- it depends who you talk to really and if they could better defend the pack then so be it, I would hold loyalty to them for as long as they held the land. Even if it meant having to prove myself again with more tasks. I was a spy for Jaidah and I would be a spy again. I am good at it after all. I was built for running, easily the fastest wolf in my own pack and sly sneaking wasn’t really to far a stretch from that- but which task to start with?

My golden eyes narrowed slightly and my chocolate and golden hued form slowed to a walk as I moved to enter the fields at last, pausing to observe the area around me for any sign of, well, anyone. I didn’t think the Alphess would appreciate my kidnapping someone to bring back to the pack so maybe I just needed to, well, charm them? I could be charming I was sure. I felt my tail wave at even this suggestion before turning my thoughts once more to the second of my tasks- to visiting the packs and finding out which would be suitable for alliances. That was all well and good but…the packs were all so far away. Spirane would be an easy visit at least, my Father sure to assist with that, but as for the others? Iromar would be a good next stop I think, I had head good things of Aithne, Taviora was large and full and would make a good ally, I hardly knew anyone in Glorall and Eden…seemed unusual but maybe he was alright, Diveen held too few members I think, since the Angel Empire moved to the mountain but maybe I could visit anyway- or I could sit in this field a little longer.

I loved the open space, I loved the way the sky went in every direction and the land seemed to almost beg to be run across at full speed- although since the last time I did that I nearly killed someone by running into them I had at least managed to learn to control myself. The amber gold of my gaze fell briefly onto the river nearby, paws carrying my slender, scruffy form towards it now before pausing upon the very edge. I wonder if I could jump it. I probably could- maybe. Hmm. I stepped back and back again, moving until there were at least several strides between myself and the bank, eyes focused upon the other side. Maybe I should have been working on my tasks or doing…anything other then trying to jump things because I could. I blame my age and gender, what else is a young male supposed to do if not test his skills against nature? I just needed a good run up. Three….two….one…..