Moonspear Walls coming down

He had heard from Amekaze that Dash had returned, and he was glad. It was just another example of life's circular pattern -- more than once, Floki had seen wolves leave and then return. He couldn't always count on them to come back, but it was nice when they did.

Floki came across Dash's scent trail, leading him towards a stream near the lower reaches of the mountain. It didn't take long for him to find his dark-coated packmate, and he gave a yip of greeting as he approached. "Dash! It's good to see you back here," he called, tail swinging.

"How were your travels?" he asked as he slowed to a stop a few feet away from Dash. He cast a quick glance down into the creek, taking note of the flash of scales beneath the current that indicated that there were fish. His stomach gave a hungry twist.