• tab The boy just stood there staring at the me and I stared back, eyes slightly narrowed and lip curled in a snarl. I may have felt something inviting but that did not mean I was going to lower my awareness. He put a hand up and said something to me. I understood the words, however impossible that may be. He said, "Who are you?" His eyes widened as I took a step forward.
    tab "Koora." I stated simply, going for the name my wolf mother and that distant memory woman called me. He looked at me and replied, "My name is Aku." I nodded to symbolize I heard him, and then, a grin stretching across my face, I slid into my den.

    tab How could you Koora? My mother snarled angrily at me. I held my head, cowering under her anger.
    tab I did not mean to Mother! It was an accident! At least we have food! I held up a hand and raised my head marginally.
    tab You could have gotten hurt! And hurt Anasa in the process! How foolish! Her snarl was slightly less angry but still shiver inducing.
    tab I am truly sorry Mother. It will not happen again. I turned away and let a single tear fall before curling up and falling asleep.