Noctisardor Bypass And I have finally realized

@Noor maybe? But AW!

Gwen was by herself for a little while after the pack had claimed the Bypass. It was not that she didn't want to be around her pack - after all, they were her family. She just wanted a bit of time on her own. Her mind had been racing with all these mixed emotions and thoughts. Mainly about Knew. The wolfess had indeed come to a conclusion that she loved him, but why was it now that he had to gp and disappear? Honestly, Gwen did not think he was dead. As much as she knew the straggly dog, and how easy it probably was for him to have been killed in his weak state, she was almost certain he had not been murdered. In her own time she had scouted the full length of the territory and there was no scent of blood. Only the faded scent of the Emperor. But that only confused her even more. If he wasn't dead, where was he? Why wasn't he here, with her?

Her thoughts were broken when the scent of rabbit washed over her. It smelled so delicious - and it reminded the Empress just how hungry she was. She hadn't eaten since yesterday night and even then she had only eaten a small hare. Plus she had left an offering of it - the icy queen guessed she must have buryed it in an attempt to lure Knew back incase he was just hiding. He was always hungry.

Spring was going well, at least. There was plenty of prey to go around, and that made it perfect for Gwen to start hunting more with the pack and especially Semira, since she wished to earn the hunter trade too. The only thing troubling her at the moment was Knew, how to keep the pack running without Knew, and packs. She knew of one pack close by, and then there was a few scents she had picked up near the Cuesta when she was passing that seemed to be begining to mingle. Perhaps another group looking to aquire a home here. The Empress was not troubled by the fact that they were here; instead she was troubled about their relationships. Gwen did plan to visit both groups to see if she could sort out an alliance. The white wolfess wished to create a stronger home and being part of an alliance would benefit them.

Her eyes trailed to the small rabbit in front of her. She had tracked it while deep in her thoughts, but now she was close and ready to take it down. Gwen pressed herself even lower to the ground as she stalked closer still, then pausing a few metres away. The rabbit was unaware of her presence as of yet - it was too busy munching on the bright green grass, a pleasant surprise in the early spring.

Here was the perfect opportunity. Gwen sprung forward, paws outstretched, and landed on top of the rabbit with a small thud. She held it down with her snowy-white paws and lowered her head to bite the neck of the prey, ending it's life in a somewhat depressing way. But it was dead regardless, and it would make for a nice meal. The woman would have taken it straight to the densite to add it to their growing collection of prey, but it was already practically overflowing so she did not deem it necessary. Instead she lay down on the soft grass, watching as a bee buzzed past. The fresh kill lay at her forepaws and she stared at it for a moment before beginning to feast upon the haunch. Maybe one of the pack members would come and share it with her. She had matters to consider and perhaps another packmate might be able to help.