The wolf is tired. Despite the victory that had warmed his soul, the injuries he sustained as badges of honor and a near constant reminder that he was not the god he thought himself. However he had done what he set out to do. He had freed Zjeena from Liland's clutches and given her the freedom that so long she had been denied. He should have acted sooner. Each day her belly grew rounder with foal and though he did his best to remember that this child was still Zjeena's foal, he could not help but feel the beast's rage lingering at the thought that Liland had put it there. It had not been like their coupling that brought about Akela. It was not a mutual agreement, no devotion or love, no long walks along the beach coupled with soft laughter and softened gaze. It was a symbol of his weakness. He had not protected her. Fire burned in his gut as he watched the small herd of mares and foals gather around her. It was a start, but not enough. He is content to stand off to the side, a statue of bronze glory in the shadows. This is her moment, he is content to merely stand on the sidelines and watch.

As always Akela comes forward in a blazing fury. His emerald eyes gleam in the light. Rougaru can feel the excitement coursing through his veins as the young smokey blue colt charged towards the bedragged group gathered around Zjeena. "Mom! Sis!" he squeals excitedly charging past Rougaru with a kick of his heels.

An impish grin spreads across Rougaru's lips as the large stallion steps forward to intercept the rambunctious young boy. "Oh no you don't!" he breathes lunging forward to grab at Akela's dark tail in passing.

Unphased Akela laughs and jerks his tail from father's teeth, losing a bit of dark tail in the process. He gives his proud head a toss and prances through the throng of newcomers, his gaze lingering momentarily upon a few yearlings. He would have to mention it to Medusa later. She would find a few new faces as intriguing as himself.

However he had other things that focused on his attention today. Havelle was back. "Havelle! Guess what! I found a big old tree in the jungle. It had a hole in the middle of it big enough to fit through! I've been waiting on you to come back. Mom said you would come an see us again soon." he said craning his neck back to blink at Zjeena with a mischievous smile.

A heavy sigh escapes Rougaru's lips as reluctantly he moves forward, ears relaxed. An almost sheepish smile curves across his whiskered lips as he comes to a halt near Zjeena, offering her an apologetic grin. "Sorry. I tried to catch him." he murmurs with a warm chuckle casting Akela a stern glare. It was hard to stay furious at the boisterous colt.
It was the first time Rougaru was truely seeing the herd Liland had gathered together. Some faces, such as Pidgeon were familiar. Others, like Ylva, Grier, and Talien were unknown. They were a hardy bunch, familiar with the snowy Bay landscape, their winter coats thick and warm. Paradise would be quite the change for them. A warm smile ghosts across his lips as he lets his multifaceted eyes of emerald green settle on the spotted mare. "It is good to see you again Pidgeon. Told you that I would see you again one day." he adds with a playful grin. Of course he had not planned on this all along, but well he could not say he was not thrilled to spend time getting to know the pretty spotted mare.