The new mother did often think about her life at Moonlit Hills. It had been nice for as long as it lasted, but they had to understand an alpha was not a God. While she was pregnant, no one was there for her, only Burke. Burke had helped her more than the whole pack together. Hell, even Aeronwyn was helping more. Though there was one individual that she did feel sorry for; little Issun. He had been kind and had even offered to take care of the kids because he though they were his. Lucky for him, they weren't. The little devils were hers and Burke alone.

Malice was walking along the inner side of the river, her daily patrol, when she spotted him; a former Moonlit wolf. Her eyes widened, and her instinct told her to run for her life- for she thought they were all mad at her for leaving. Then she remembered. This was her land now, not officially, but by heart. 

With a high head, her tail swaying dominant behind her in a royal fashion, she revealed herself. Issun? She called over the sound of the running water. She didn't know what he was doing here, nor did she care. She wanted him to go or join them.

As she stood there, chin high, her eyes began to water. Why did he have to shop up now now her life seemed perfect? She had her little sons, a man who cared for her and two loyal members that she trusted-Aeronwyn more though-. Her underlip began trembling, trying to hold herself in. She didn't have to feel sorry, not after all she had been trough. Should she ever tell Issun about all that had happened at the Dark Brotherhood? She tried not to look at him, but soon her emotions got the best of her.

She jumped inside the river and swam to the other side, not replying to his non-specific question. Why wasn't important- the past wasn't important anymore. Issun... She sobbed, her times in Blackfeather woods flashing in her head. It had been horrible without him, yet beautiful at the same time. She didn't know what to feel. Her pelt was dripping wet, but the sun prevented her from getting cold. 

Issun, I-I-I... She stuttered in between her sobs.

Perhaps it was stress that made her act so pathetic in front of a former friend, or perhaps it was her realizing she had been wrong. Still, she was happy now, right? Everything was fine, she kept telling herself. Sure, it had been unfortunate that she had to leave Moonlit Hills but- Wait... If Issun was here, what had happened to Moonlit Hills then? She stepped forward around the same time as him, her neck slowly embracing that of his in a nice wolf-hug. She smelled him, and he hadn't changed a bit. Perhaps he looked a bit older now, as some time had passed for sure, but no matter how old he might get, he would forever be the little Issun who she had met all those moons ago.

With their embrace, she finally slowed down her breathing and her sobs became less. She sighed, but did not pull away. She didn't want him to leave, yet she couldn't ask him that. After all, she had been the one to leave before.

I'm sorry... She muttered, her voice muffled by the male's fur. I'm so so sorry.

Not even with time having passed she let go, keeping her face hidden. She still found it somewhat pathetic to cry, for so she was raised. The salt from her eyes made her scar wet and sting just a little. Or maybe she was imaging it, to remind her of all that had happened at Phantom Hollow. Issun had been the one needed to lead them after her sudden departure, and yet he was here in her embrace. She let out another sigh. He deserved at least the truth.

I-I was raised in a not so family-friendly way. It made me feel so different from all of the wolves that crossed my path. She calmed her sobbing to talk better. I didn't want that for my children, I wanted them to have a normal life with a mum and dad somewhere safe. When Burke offered me a spot in the Dark Brotherhood, I could only think of how happy my children would be there...

I was wrong. The Dark Brotherhood is filled with hateful creatures that only look out for themselves. I was locked away in a den until my kids were on solids and then they'd be trained by the Brotherhood. I was so so wrong in thinking it would be better there. She gritted her teeth as she spoke in an almost-scowl. Burke and I escaped as soon as we could, but since we wanted to get away from it all, I forgot to check back upon Moonlit Hills... She let out a sigh. Now we're here with a few others and my children.

It was true that perhaps she had made the wrong choice. Then again, she blamed it on a higher form of power (Also known as fun plots thought of by the players). She did not posses the power of looking into the future, and neither did Burke or any of them. How was she supposed to have known what would happen? Okay, maybe she should've said something before jumping right in Burke's arms, but then again; the chance had been big they would stop her from doing what she had done. They would've been doing her a favor, somewhat, but Malice did not like to be controlled.

We all are. She said in a soft whimper as she finally let him go. Her tears had dried, though the fur around her eyes was still wet and salty. Hell, she was still soaked from swimming the way across the river. She smiled sadly as she looked upon the freckled male. Out of all the Moonlit wolves, she had missed him the most. Her ears lowered themselves. Of course she wanted him to stay. Are you crazy? Of course I would like you back by my side. She cried with a smile on her face. I mean, I just- I've missed you, Issun. She ended a little calmer.

Malice could've almost cried right then and there again of happiness, that is how happy he was feeling when the words left his lips. She jumped around his neck again for a hug, closing her eyes to take it all in. She promised herself to never ever leave the boy behind again. Next time she would leave somewhere, she would take him along as well as her whole family. Nothing could break them, she was sure now.

I'm so glad to hear all this. She whimpered softly as she let go of him. It was true they had find something special at Moonlit Hills, but who said it couldn't be special here? This place was bigger and had more variation, exactly what they needed in her eyes. They could live here in peace.

Follow me. She said with a smile as she went back into the river. She couldn't wait for him to meet Burke and Aeronwyn and Shink and the boys. This was so amazing she almost felt warm in the water as she swam to the other side. She would lead him to the forest where he could meet the others on his own. She needed to check on her boys anyway.