The Tears of the Past

[size=medium]Sky refused to feel bad for herself any longer. She had already grieved her old family enough. With a sigh, she stood on her paws once more, and gave her new friend a smile. "Thank you, Ayvo," she said, her voice returning to its usual calm. "I appreciate your help. I hope we will talk again soon."

With a slight bow to the male, she turned and walked away, farther into the pines.[/size]