He made his way to the Greatwater Lake and followed the water down and eastward. He couldn't remember Star telling him the location of her pack, but thought she may have mentioned the general direction at some point. Following the water seemed like the best course of action. From his old days scouting, it wasn't the best way to find something necessarily, but it was the best way to avoid getting lost. Especially during the day when stars couldn't be your guide.

He knew Moonshadow was pregnant with his pups and would be giving birth to them soon, so he would have to be quick. But he needed to know if Star was too. He had been with her just a week after Moonshadow's betrayal and would be close behind her if his seed had found its way within Star also. The lake streamed off and dwindled into a creek drawing its origin from the mountains above. The water was flowing and clearly full of fish. He sat himself down at the creek's edge and lifted his head to call for Star hoping she was close by and could come to meet him. After a short while of waiting, he laid down and rested his head on his paws. It would take her some time to get here even if she was close by and he didn't mind waiting. Perhaps even taking a little nap before venturing off to find another place to call for her.

Laying beside the creek the sound of moving water became constant and the irregular yet recurring calls of birds also melded into the background. It was a soothing noise that he let himself drift off to. Not deep enough to sleep but enough for him to feel calm and relax his body. The perfect recipe to daydream and let him mind wonder which was filled with so many emotions and thoughts. He was nervous. Or was it excitement. He wasn't completely sure. He wasn't even sure if she could arrive, but he felt antsy waiting even though his body rested calmly. Eventually, those racing thoughts began to fade as his bodies state won over and took his conscious to the subconscious for a short nap. Likely resulting in low-fat cat purr like faint snores.

Her soft footing wasn't enough to alert him. Or perhaps subconsciously he knew her presence wasn't a danger. She rested alongside him resulting in only light rustling on his part. The few days trip had been more on him then he had thought. What woke him from his daze was her scent. A familiar smell that made him smile in his sleep, before slowly opening his eyes to a most beauteous sight beside him. So close the only view of her he had was of her head and shoulders. Still a bit dozy and feeling no need for urgency due to the lack of danger he lifted his head off his paws and reached it over to her own muzzle. Lightly tapping it with his nose and resting it there. "There you are" he sleepily grumbled kindly.

The smile on her face and light-hearted response made him feel at home. Despite there being so much to talk about, from both parties involved, he liked the lack of urgency and panic. Whatever needed to be said would be said at some point by the end of today, and he didn't want to ruin their greeting by informing her of Moonshaow's pregnancy. He was far more interested in this news she spoke of. 

It wasn't as though the possibility of her being pregnant had escaped his mind but it was certainly but on the back burner while his mind focused on waking and on the beautiful face before him. "That's alright. As long as it's good news" 

As she began to talk Howl was a bit confused as to what news she had to tell. But then like the hugest slap in the face the obvious popped into his mind instantly waking him up. Was she pregnant? Did he want her to be? Well of course... right? But then he would have to manage two litters at once. That wouldn't be the best news. As his wheels turned looking at her to present her news, she turned to the side and revealed a lively bump. 

Before the words escaped her mouth Howl's tail began to thud aggressively against the ground with instinctual excitement. "I'm pregnant." At the sound of those works a smile appeared on his face and quickly grew into a beaming grin. Despite the logical implications of this news, they were greatly overshadowed at that moment by the sheer amount of joy Howl felt and emitted. Jumping up from his idol state he stood over Star and showered her with kisses and praise. "Of course I agree... 100% present I agree... God, you're amazing... and beautiful... and gorgeous..." he said going on and on with more compartments. Excited as a pup who say the outside world for the first time.

"Oh H-Howl don't lie." As she tucked her head away he pushed his head through to be beside hers. "You better start getting used to hearing the truth because they aren't lies," he said still with a long smile on his face. That is until he thought about his statement. It wasn't a lie but there was still something he hadn't told her yet. And it wasn't something that was just going to work itself out. It would have to be managed and worked thought. But he hated to be the bringer of bad news at such a joyous time. 

He listened as she trailed off "I was worried that..." He wanted to badly to say there was something to worry about, but there was. Something she likely didn't know but he couldn't be sure. He would tell her what was going on back in Kaistleoki but right now he wanted to address her worries. "Worried about what?" he said in a kind voice.