Oh, this was going to be too good. She had been meeting with her new friend Ghost on a regular basis almost, taking eager lessons on the language that Aeon spoke. She picked up on it quickly and it was no time at all before she was even able to adapt the accent needed to get some of the words out correctly. Ghost was a patient teacher and she always ended the lesson with making Lucia promise not to tell anyone that they had been meeting. Lucia had kept to her word so far. Sure, she felt bad about not telling her parents or even her best friend, Aeon, but she wanted to impress him more than anything and what would be better than suddenly throwing out his own language at him like a real pro! She felt she was getting quite fluent in it. Ghost was always complimenting her so that had to be good, right? She could feel the watchful eyes of Malleah on her as she left the den to go play and somehow she thought that she might have company this time but she didn't mind. Myrria had been more distant as of late. It made Lucia sad because she loved her big sister but she just figured Myrria had made friends of her own and was off playing and exploring too. Maybe some day she could join her!

But today she would be content with seeing Aeon again. They tried to meet up when they could but life got busy and before she knew it, the snow had melted and spring was back upon them. She was growing wiry but she was sure somehow that she'd fill out soon enough. Her legs were getting longer and she was slimming down in the waist, looking more feminine and fine of feature, like her mother. Her fur was losing it's baby fluffiness but getting sleeker and more refined. She wagged her tail as she rushed over the rocks like a gazelle, following the trail of her friend. She was sure somehow that he was out here somewhere. And then she found him! She heard her name being called and his voice was like a lighthouse in the dark. She followed it with fervor until she could spy him over the rocks, sitting in a little clearing. He looked so hopeful that she had to smile, her eyes shining like the sun as she surveyed him for a moment.

He had certainly started to fill out himself, looking more toned and dare she say chiseled? His face was getting it's adult features with more mature eyes and a refined muzzle. She didn't know if she was old enough to be thinking someone handsome but if anyone were to be called that in her opinion, it should certainly be Aeon. Of course, he was her best friend and perfect by all standards anyway. Not like she knew many other wolves their age, especially boys. Not if her parents and Myrria could help it, anyway. He didn't seem to know where she was yet so it was perfect. She wiggled her butt and scooted around behind him before darting over the rocks and catapolting herself at him. "Gotcha!" She called out in mid flight as she aimed to tackle him with a giggle.