Pale blue eyes were the only thing visible in the darkness of the night. The crunch of dry, fallen leaves was the only sound to be heard though out the wilderness that surrounded the creature. Visions of the exact moments he came upon the borders of his past pack, skinny and hungry. He cringed at the thought of how weak his body was then, desperate for a meal of any sort. Shaking himself free from the thoughts, he moved forward. In look for another new home once more. The strong scent of many wolves was strong in the area. The wolf moved forward to soon realize that he had fallen upon a border of what seems to be, a fairly large pack. Moving slowly toward the line that separated the territory from the rest of the wilderness that lay behind him. Scanning the area first, the male tilted his head back and opened his maw to release a long, desperate howl through the night.

Placing himself right on the opposite side of the border, he relaxed himself on the ground of the forests that circled him from every side. Autumn soon will turn to winter. Prey is going to become scarce just has it did in his last pack. He dreaded the idea that this new home would suffer the same fate as they. Hunger eating their bodies alive, driving them all out of their sanity. Being forced to leave the home some of them had only known for days or years. Each one of them had a connection to the packs and the other members in the area, different packs or not. They still have a connection to those lands that provided so many with happiness and many memories. Closing his eyes and turning away from the night sky that he had stared at, Sitka sighed. He knew he had to move on but the little white fae he had seen skating on the lake last winter was engraved into his mind. Her elegance was sheer beauty at its finest. He couldn't help but think of her and what her name was, what he should've said to her before everything went down into icey flames.

Sitka lowered himself to the ground. The muddy, leafy earth was soothing to his paws that ached from walking for hours on end. Soon, he gave himself into the darkness of night. Drifting asleep to regain his power.

Wolves had been clambering to Helidos borders as of late. The winter would soon be upon them, and winter alone was a cruel fate for a wolf. Fen was grateful to the high ranking wolves as they had taken on the brunt of the work with accepting new wolves into their home while he busied himself with other things. Tonight however, he had taken to the borders, marking his scent alongside Quinn's so all would know who ruled here. The moon held its place high in the night sky, its etherial glow giving off just enough light to pave the way. Fen had always found solace in time spent by himself. It allowed his mind to wander, to smooth out the thoughts of the day. When important decisions were forced upon him, he found it best for his own sanity to take refuge in isolation to truly clear his mind.

Massive paws padded along the crisp autumn ground at a steady pace, steam billowing from his nose and mouth as the hot air of his breath collided with the chill on the wind, but a chill was not the only thing the wind carried upon it tonight. Ears flickered as the sound of a desperate howl filled the night air. Without so much as a second though, Fen was headed towards the wolf who beckoned him forth. Before long, the scent of the stranger was growing stronger. Fenris peered through the darkness, his deep amber eyes scanning the forest before him until they fell upon a sleeping figure. "Awake stranger. Thou hath summoned me, and so here I stand. What business doth thou bring to the borders of Helidos" he questioned the male, his tail held well over his back, his stance strong and regal.

The male slowly awoke to see another male on the opposite side of the border, looking down at him. He knew that he shouldn't dare move from his place on the floor of the forest. His eyes were stuck on the paws of the regal wolf. He suspected that he howl must've been heard though the night by the residing wolves in the pack nearby. He slowly breathed and looked at his own paws then spoke, Thank you for coming quickly. My name is Sitka. I have come from the lands of a pack called Cedar Grove. We fell on difficult times and forced to leave the area. I have come to your border, looking for a new place to call home." Sitka spoke with a calm voice, his pale eyes still watching the other's paws.

Sitka hadn't known what to expect of the other wolf. He suspected he was the alpha or a very high ranking wolf due to his tail so hunched over his back. The delta who accepted him into Cedar Grove was calm and collected. She was quite generous despite being absolutely terrifying at the time of Sitka's weakness. It was truly embarrassing to approach a border in such a weak state, but now he was as sting and full as ever. He had begun to start his prime of strength and loyalty to those who wish to keep him around.

Seeing the male retain his position upon the ground was a good sign, he had respect, something Fenris appreciated to the fullest. Fenris listened carefully as the uniquely colored male began to speak. Sitka was his name, but that was not what caught Fen's attention. Immediately at the mention of Cedar Grove, the Alpha quirked his head. Hearing that the fire had not reached Cedar grove was a relief, though the repercussions of it certainly had. The fire had driven the prey from the area, and from what Sitka had to say, it had taken a severe toll on all of the Grove, not just Maple Woods. Fen sympathized with the male and wanted nothing more than to be able to grant him refuge in Helidos so that he too may make this his new home as Fenris had done, but he still had questions for the male as was customary.

"Rise Sir Sitka. I am sorry for thy misfortunes, but as fait would have, they are but similar to mine own. I know very well of the lands from whence you came. I myself dids't call the Grove home, though twas Maple Woods from which I hailed. My name is Fenris. Former Alpha of Maple Woods, but now Alpha of Helidos." he said with a weary tone flittering through his olden tongue. "T'would bring me no greater pleasure than to welcome thee to my lands, but you shall excuse the formalities. A necessary evil I assure. Tell me Sitka, what talents doth thou possess that shalt be of benefit to Helidos?

The male stood on the other's command. He would not question what the brute had to say to Sitka and take what Fenris thought he deserved. He was utterly relived when he heard of the male speak of the lands where he came. He had heard of this wolf in Cedar Grove many times before, but had never got the chance to meet him or the Alphess. Keeping his tail low, he was prepared to answer any questions that were required in order for him to gain access to the area. "Alpha Fenris, it's an honor to meet you at last." Sitka bowed his head in respect for the high ranking wolf. "I understand the requirement for the questions, Alpha. I shall answer them all in the words I gave to Delta Flash at the Cedar Grove border." Sitka nodded and listened for the brute to speak of a question for him to answer.

Talents? Sitka was sure to answer it in full honesty as he did Flash. "Well, like most, I have strength and training to defend this family at the cost of my life. I know how to nut to provide for those who need the care and shelter. What I also consider to be part of this category is that I will provide companionship, loyalty, respect, and love to those who return the only favor I ask of returning the exact same to me. I will proudly help any of our members with no hesitation and finish any task you, Alphess Quinn, Deltas, or Elites have assigned me." Sitka was very confident in his answer to the male and was proud of what he said. What he said was the truth, and he had done nothing but uphold his word in his time with Cedar Grove. Just as he did there, he planned to do the exact same thing here. He spoke once more, "This isn't to sugar-coat what truth I have spoken, but I believe that under the rule of you, Alpha Fenris, I can achieve great heights. I can help others achieve their's as well." The russet male nodded and did not speak again as he waited for the other to come forth with his words.

For some reason, it tickled Fenris pink to hear that Sitka had heard of both himself and Quinn. He supposed it was no surprise, The packs of the Grove were rather close and intermingled quite frequently, but still. The notion of being known was entertaining. Sitka obliged to answer what questions Fenris held for him with no quarrels, and spoke once prompted to. It was Fenris' turn to listen, and listen he did, carefully so as to try and get a true sense as to what this male was all about.

Hearing him speak, Fenris was optimistic that he would fit in quite well here, and perhaps they could even find friends in one another as, from what Sitka said, they valued the same things, loyalty, respect, and love. Hearing his high hopes for what he could achieve here under the rule of himself and Quinn, Fen smiled. Sitka was confident in himself, but not so much as to be cocky. He was confident he would make a wonderful addition to their pack. They were in need of hunters, especially with winter on the way and he felt the position would suit Sitka well, being able to provide food for the pack was of great importance, and there was plenty of room to grow from there, to rise in rank should he so desire it, and prove himself. "I see a great deal of myself in thee Sitka. With winter on our doorsteps, Helidos is in need of Hunters. The rank of which I wish to offer to thee, on one condition. Thou must pledge thine allegience to myself, and to the Alphess Quinn. The protect those whom share these lands with thyself, at any cost."

Sitka silently listened as Fenris replied. He was slightly shocked to hear him say that  he could see much of himself within Sitka, yet it was pleasant to hear coming from him. He heard him speak of the upcoming winter and how difficult it will be to maintain prey in the pack. Sitka knew that he himself and Fenris both understood the struggle of prey in the winter, or lack of prey at all. He nodded as he was presented with the rank of Hunter. "Alpha, it would give me no greater pleasure to serve you and Quinn to the best of my ability. I will defend and serve alongside you and fellow members at the cost of my life to ensure the safety of Helidos." The odd-colored male nodded his head and breathed in slowly. He could sense that the masculine wished to allow him entrance, and Sitka was just fine with that. He had something to say, but waited a minute to plan out how to speak. He figured it out and spoke once more. "Personally, I think we could become good friends, Alpha Fenris." He chuckled slightly and waited for the alpha to speak to him.

As he waited, he realized that the night was beginning to fade. The sun could slightly be seen coming over the hills in the distance. Sitka could tell that the sunrise was going to be a beautiful array of warm colors to start the new day that lay ahead of them.

With a smile, Fenris let his position relax ever so slightly. Today Helidos had grown by one, but with ever individual that joined their ranks, their family grew tenfold. Sitka shared something in common with a few wolves that had found Helidos, the light in the dark of what may have seemed an ill fated future. It would be here, under protection of himself and Quinn, that their futures would take a turn towards brighter days. Fen glanced over his shoulder as light had begun to slowly trickle down upon them, though it was not longer the white glow of the moon, but the soft golden shimmer of the rising morning sun. Shifting his gaze back to the russet male, Fen dipped his maw. "Then tis my pleasure to welcome thee home Hunter Sitka. I'm afraid my duties are far from over. Thou are welcome to join me, or take thy leave and let the rising sun guide thee home to Helidos. " he said softly

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