Medina stopped, looking at him. She said,

"I'm sorry that I left like I did. The things I said were... harsh to say in the least. I never took the time to apologize."

Ouka sighed, he wasn't good at this.  Anytime he had ever gotten onto a pup it was too harsh, because that's how he was supposed to be in the old pack. Sitting down, he looked at the twins a little softer. Finally he said, both mentally and physically,

"Look. I'm not too angry you left, I'm just dissappointed.  What if you two got hurt? What if it hadn't been Hirian that had found you, but a wolf who actually seeks out pups like you? What would I have done then? You know what? Nothing. Because, first, I would have a heart attack at your absence, then would have been murdered by your parents. What would they have done? Think of your sisters too. All I'm saying is that there is a consequence for every action you take, no matter whether there seems to b or not. I of all wolves know that. Take it from one who knows, regret is not something you want to carry around with you for your entire life..."

((o_O geez...I didn't realize how lecturey this is until after I wrote it...))

Kirano shuffled his feet, feeling guilty now.

Hirian stopped aswell, and his eyes softened.
"That's okay, I know you had to leave. You couldn't stand it anymore..."
His eyes shone, but no tears showed.

((Maybe you could have like a flashback, so we could be on the same page as far as this goes....))

(yea ^^ i'll figure somethign out, how about I start the flashback and have it written in italics? I'll develop into something X3))

Kurano lowered his gaze as well, eyes glazing over in shame. Again, he said,

"I'm sorry...."

-----

Medina smiled gently and stared off into the distance, the memories coming back to her....

*Dramatic FLASH*

It is fall and the trees are painted with crimson, brown and gold. A m*censored*ive snow-capped mountain rises to the north. This is the territory of the 'old pack' as Medina called it. Bright, happy laughter broke through the trees as both she and Hirian walked down a well-worn path. Medina smiles and says,

"You should have seen Shane's face when those pups jumped on him, it was epic!"

She didn't wait for an answer from Hirian; she knew that she was just trying to avoid the real matter at hand. She lowered her eyes to the ground and said,

"I'm leaving, Hirian."

((Poor Hirian.))

Hirian nudged her softly.
"We were enjoying life that day, until out of nowhere you just..."
He turned his head away, unable to meet her eyes.

((Ah. Oops. Kay!))

Hirian looked at her, suprised.
"What do you mean? We're strolling along, happy, and you just, out of the blue, say you're leaving?"
He moved to stand infront of her, and his bright green eyes were hurt.

Medina shook her head and replied,

"You don't understand... I've been thinking about this for a while. I feel...... empty somehow, like there's somethign missing."

((Kyree! You're on!*huggles*))

Hirian looked away, unable to meet her eyes. Tears were welling up at the bottom of his.
"How long? How long have you been wanting to leave--to leave me?

((yuppers ^^ i;ve been on all day so i don't know for how much longer P:))

Medina shook her head and cried out,

"No! That's not what I meant!... Hirian.. please... don't do this..... Look at me!!"

Medina sighed and clenched her teeth in bitter resolve as she said,

"When did I say you were coming with me?"

Medina turned red with anger and spat after him,

"Fine! just run back to your sister like you always do! At leasy there's one smart member in your family!"

Fuming, she turned away from him and took off in a flurry of feathers. The wind roared angrily around her, mirroring her emotions.

*another dramatic FLASH!*

"I'm so sorry about that, Hirian. I was angry and... confused at that time."

Hirian looked down.
"Well, at least we found each other again."
He brightened a bit.
"Less than a day after...you know...Alistr had her pups. Three. Zallerth was so proud."

((I'll probably bring in Alistr and Zallerth, and maybe their pups in the other rp..))

(( XDDD))

Medina's smile returned and she said,

"That would make them just a little older than Lyani and Fayte's pups. Oh, that's right. You haven't met them yet! Come on, follow me."

She continued her previous task and brought Hirian to the clearing with the den where Maple, Fayte, Aeren, Lyanti, little Aurora and Kioko were waiting. Medina nodded to Lyanti and said,

"Ouka and I found an old friend. I was wondering if he coudl join the pack as well?"

----

Lytani looked up as Medina entered the clearing, a dark male in toe. his initial raction was to narrow his eyes in suspicion, but when he ehard that the stranger knew Ouka from the old pack, he softened and said,

"Welcome, stranger. Every wolf is welcome here if his intentions are good."

((Actually, they aren't at the den yet. StarMoon and Brutus are, and are waiting for the pack.))

Hirian respectivally dipped his head to the wolf he supposed as Alpha. He then looked at Maple and Aeren.
"Good to see you again."

Fayte looked toward Hirian, her eyes soft. She herself knew that darkness could be overcome, even if just the pelt was dark.
"Welcome. A friend of Ouka and Medina, is a friend of mine."
She looked toward Lyanti, as if daring him to make a remark about his coloration.