Silver Creek When the sky comes falling down

Mawk had left Spring to deal with the newcomer that had arrived at the border since he had too much on his mind to focus on that situation. He had a lot on his mind, mostly to do with Illecebra and his future at Silver Creek. How much longer could he stay before it all became too much? He knew Cebra planned to join with a group of wolves, but they were not the wolves of Silver Creek and it was disheartening. Perhaps he should join her? They could live together, perhaps they might even obtain breeding rights, if it came down to that? If he ever came across her during her next heat he knew it would be difficult to resist. It was hard enough already.

The dog was broken out of his thoughts by a familiar cry that called to him. Sure, it was not directed at him, but he was still close to the borders so he believed he might as well check it out. Could they have two newcomers in one day? It would be great, as it gave him a backup if he ever felt the need to join Illecebra which would mean him leaving the pack. Maybe it wouldn't come to that, but maybe it would.

As he approached the scene, Mawk's ears perked up. He sniffed the air and gasped in surprise. Skylaris? She's here?! His childhood best-friend, here? At Silver Creek? It couldn't be! Eagerly the straggly cream wolf padded over and immediately leapt over as his eyes scanned the silver wolf. It was Skylaris! He touched his nose to her shoulder and wagged his bouncy tail. "Skylaris! What'n earth ya doin' here?" He barked, then took a good, long look at her. She seemed thinner than when they had first met. It saddened him.