Silvertip Mountain Long After Your Gone

Each breath, the brute felt her heart lurch and crack. Had she said the wrong words? The child was already upset and sniffling, and Krypton feared an angry mother would soon awaken to tear her ears off. Although she had been with STM for quite some time, Krypton still had her fears of Zaria. The yearling, though small, was tough. She had no fear of attacking and protecting, even if not needed.

With invisible sweat rolling down her fur, Krypton watched little Odette. Her question burned a hole into Krypton's chest, and the earthy woman had to think of a way to make it a bit easier. She was given the opprotunity at least, Odette spoke of a passion for the lovely diamonds of the sky.

With a reassuring smile, Krypton continued her story. "Those stars are wolves, dear child. Wolves that are our ancestors, the great wolves who were here since the beginning" she spoke softly, lifting her gaze to the sky. "The first wolf was the only star, and the largest. We call him the north star." The story was quite similar to the story that Kryp's mother told her when she was young. It was when her dear friend died, and Krypton's mother decided to ease the pain with a story.

Krypton paused to take a breath before continuing. "He became lonely, and soon asked for others to be his friend. Others joined the lonely wolf, soon filling the sky." With her ears flat in a neutral position, Kryp took another breath. "Your daddy is up there too, being a friend to that lonely wolf" she explained softly.

"You see, little Odette, your daddy went up there to be a friend to another lonely wolf" Krypton spoke to the child, soon returning her gaze upon the girl. "He's up there every night, the star closest to the biggest one, watching over you " she explained, hoping the child understood what she was getting at. "He's there to guide you and protect you from harm. He watches over you every night, you'll always be able to see him" she finished, once more lifting her gaze to the sky.