Anke yawned as she began to wake up, quickly opening her eyes as a bright dark grey light flashed all around her. She curled up into the panda she had been resting her head on. Her hand tightened around a bamboo hilt, causing her to scream and turn into the eagle that had passed overhead at the moment. As she stood up to catch her breath and register what was happening a song began to sing. It spoke of power and courage for protection, along with caring and loving hands for comfortinn. As she listened, she began to see what was happening, and calmed down enough to shift back to her natural form before the song had finished.

She continued to listen to the lullaby of comfort and protection as she stared in awe at the markings that took over her left arm, they were fading now, swirling slightly as they became a faint skin toned scar. As the song finished, she heard the words that spoke directions. They told her to find the man Seran, and to follow his guidance and training as he prepared her to become the guardian of darkness. She took a moment once the voices had retreated, thinking about what was happening, and what was going to happen. With a quiet nod, she picked up the sword, and with the panda, moved from the nook of the tree she slept in.

They moved quietly, avoiding anyone who may question her motives. Anke shifted as they moved through the shadows, keeping her shape and size to match them. As they neared her destination, she instructed the panda to stay and wait for her where it could stay safe. She continued until she found where she was supposed to be, but she was at a loss when she didn't see the silver haired man who was supposed to instruct her. She looked for any sign of his presence, but was only met the stare of a jackal. After contemplating her options, she shifted to look like the animal and walked up to it, waiting to see what it would do.