Barrow Fields Now you look at me like a stranger

It would not have surprised her that Rana felt the same. How else should one feel, knowing that they had left their pack in expectations that they would be fine only to find that in fact most were dead? Heldi wouldn't fight him on the matter though she would always carry the burden of knowing if she had stayed she might have helped to save some of them. 

"They're not completely gone, I know that. After all we're still here, you're right about that. Maybe if I had stayed I could have helped more to be here today but the past is past. I've come to make amends and if Shadowfax isn't the way I can do so then let me help you find a place for your new pack. I'll be your third pledge if you'll have me." Heldi shuffled a paw in the dirt, afraid he would say no.