Golden Glade For the Sleepless Wanderings

She listened quietly, letting her Queen offer her story. Shalon knew how hard it could be to tell another your past, but Shalon also knew that she had earned Aspen's trust. Which was something she would always cherish.

Shalon couldn't understand how parents could not love their pups, how they would ignore ones suffering. Once again it made her angry. She couldn't believe that Aspen's brothers would be so cruel, Shalon had her own brother and she couldn't imagine Obia hurting her or her hurtin Obia. They loved each other, as sibilings were supposed to. Shalon could only shake her head, she didn't want to interupt.

When the silver Queen mentioned her King, Shalon couldn't help but smile. She could see the love in her eyes, and the caring smile that cropped up. Shalon nodded as Aspen finished her tail. "You have come far my Queen." She thougth for a moment and let Aspen think of her past. Reflect. "I never would have guest that you had been oppressed by your brothers, and tossed away by your parents. You are strong, stronger than you give yourself credit for. They are in your past, we are you future." Shalon spoke softly, "You have a bright and safe future here Aspen, you have fought for your place among us. You have fought for a safe future." Taking a deep breath, Shalon looked away from the Queen. "You are my Queen, I cannot protect you from your dreams, but I will always protect you from your bothers." Shalon hoped that this would help to ward off the nightmares, although only time could tell.