The sun was just starting to shine through the trees of the Tavioran forests when Tithe gentle nosed both of his sons into consciousness. He grinned at the groans and muffled complaints, ignoring them and knowing they would thank him later before the heat would be able to sink into their skins. A single wag of his tail to encourage the boys to follow him, he padded through the trails of the forests, making his way easily to where Zelda tended to spend her time.

When he had first come to Taviora he had spoken of seeing his sons become souls he could be proud of, protecting his newfound pack, and proving that he was more than what he had become. Zelda was young, and admitted she was untried. As he had been patrolling he had been trying to think of what he could do to contribute to the pack that had given him a second chance. He had come to the conclusion, if she desired, he could help her and train her. His years of drills and fighting behind him, rising and falling in status; he had the ‘trials’ Zelda did not and he wished to pass them to her without making her feel the pain of the mistakes he had made. Iron eyes glanced back at his children. If he could protect them from the hurt as well, all the better. He would devote his life to taking the brunt of the blows, be the shield to protect those who deserved it from the harm that wished to destroy them. With a slight huff, he made the resolution but was still determined to give the others the skills to survive in the event his shield shatter.

The iron clad male padded to a clearing not too far from where Zelda’s den was located. He dared not intrude too close, choosing instead to remain respectfully distant and give her the option of declining his offer. Within ear shot though, he barked a greeting. Good morning, M’Lady. I was hoping you could join me and my sons in a spar before the sun rises too high. Tithe sat himself in the clearing while Bazyl and Thyme stayed by the side. Curious and excited, Bazyl leaned against his brother as they watched, his tail beating against the dry ground.