Broken Boulder my head's above the rain and roses

Lily was dozing when the howl rang out, curled happily inside her den. The shiver of the notes through the air woke her, and she sat suddenly upright, blinking as more voices joined the song. With a wag of her tail, she bounded clumsily out of the den and saw Alarian atop the Stargazer Rock, head lifted in a joyous call.

They were here to stay.

With a couple of small yips, Lily let loose her own howl, joining in the chorus. It was a sound full of hope, edged with fear--this was the beginning of a new life for her, so different from the one she'd left behind. But they were here. And though she was young still, she had bravery on her side. . .and looked toward the future with shimmering, fiery eyes.

She raced toward Korei, bowling into her friend with excited barks. Nuzzled into the snowy-furred girl, she looked proudly up at Alarian, dreaming of the days to come.

They were home.