"Okay lead on." She hesitantly smiled. She was to the point where she was so surprised, she wasn't surprised anymore. She knew she would get some answers when they talked, and it felt good to be in contact with them. She made sure to give them both a good look over. they both seemed like regular kids to her. At least on the surface. But something about her senses, told her that these two were her wolves. They led her on through the streets, and once again she began to hum. Just being with them made her so happy. How could one be so happy?

Tiana smiled as the girl allowed her to lead them to the hiding place. At last, she'd be able to know who exactly this girl was.
Tiana led the girl and Ivan through the winding streets until they finally came to the edge of a lawn-covered park, decorated with a park for young human children and what used to be a beautiful fountain. The fountain was rusty and ran dry now, and was tilted slightly on its side. There was a nitch at the base of the side they were heading for, big enough for them to slip inside one at a time.
Before stepping out into the open to cross the park to the fountain, Tiana glanced around, carefully scanning the shadows of laneways and nooks in the walls. This was where one group of particularly violent wolves had made their territory, and she didn't think they'd tkae too kindly to an enemy, an outsider and a flower maiden wandering around in the heart of their territory.
When she was sure the area was clear of hidden wolves, Tiana darted out, trying to go as fast as possible without looking suspiscious. The pack would recognise her for what she was anyway, but it was laways best not to be direct about it.
Tiana reached the fountain without, hopefully, anyone really noticing. She directed the girl toward the nook at the base; "It's in there," she explained queitly, "There's more room inside. Ivan," she added, turning to the boy behind the girl, "Will you go first? It might already be taken."
Tiana tried to direct with her eyes that this was another pack's territory; she hoped he'd understand.

Ivan nodded and understood exactly what she was saying. He could smell the faint sent of other wolves so he knew that there was a possibility that other wolves might be in there. "yeah I will go in first." he said and crawled into it. It was roomy inside and there where no other wolves. "no one is in here" he called to Tiana happly.

She approached the entrance hesitantly. It was a little dark, and Ivan was hard to see. "Ivan?" she called reaching a hand into the entrance. She had never been much for dark places. She was once locked in a closet once for punishment when she had refused to sing at a banquet. She had a cold at the time and her voice was hoarse. Of course that was no excuse to her patrons. She really didn't enjoy the nobles, they often leered, and were bossy and rude to anyone they thought beneath them (which was basically everybody). She glanced back at Tiana for reassurance. "Is it safe?"


((ooc: wouldn't the other wolves be just as attracted to the flower maiden? That could be an interesting struggle/plot..which pack get the girl eh?))

((Probably, but maybe the wolves should at least know Shiro's name before the other pack comes, and Shiro should know more info etc... so yes, it's a good idea, but not quite yet I reckon ;)))

Tiana nodded encouragingly. "Trust me, I've hidden in this fountain loads of times; there's a small light in the cieling, so you'll be able to see soon," she added as an afterthought, just in case the girl was afraid of the dark.
She pushed her lightly in the back; "You'd better hurry, I'm not sure who might come..."

Ivan came to the opening and took the girls hand. "come on, it isn't very scarey and there is light" he said and pulled her gently into the cave. He could see fine in the cave because wolves could see in the dark but he knew humans couldn't.

she allowed herself to be pulled in by Ivan. With the promise of a light, she no longer felt quite so afraid. She wasn't sure what the girl meant by others...kids that play in the park?
She waited in the dark, holding onto Ivans hands firmly. She kept herself calm by trying to hum. A soft melody, like a lullaby. the notes trilled up and down, weaving a pattern that soothed the soul.

Despite the girl seeming to calm down a little, Tiana could still sense some anxiety in the air. Maybe she shouldn't have mentioned 'others'...
Tiana pushed through the gap after the girl, and stumbling around Ivan reached up to the cieling. She found the small switch almost immediately, and the cave-like structure beneath the fountain glowed with light from an old electric light. It gave off a faint buzzing noise.
Now that light had entered the hideout, everyone could see just how filthy it was. It had, after all, once been the main water pipe under the fountain, and had received a vigorous coating of grime over the years. But the rub of the pelts of the pack had wiped several places clean, and so there were places for them to sit amongst the mould.
Tiana sat down first, hoping that the girl wouldn't mind the filth too much.
"It's a little rugged," Tiana admitted, glancing around her at the ugly grime, "But it's a good hiding place, and nobody will be able to listen unless they have their ears at the gap." Tiana smiled encouragingly at the other two.

Ivan smiled and sat down happly. "that is great" he said happly to Tiana then turned to the girl. "by the way I dont think we have gotten your name yet." he said with a smile. He really wanted to know her name so that he could address her properly. He moved a little bit closer to the girl so that he could get a clear sent off of her. He wanted to be able to track her if they got separeted and her sent was heavenly and he loved it.

"OH!" the girl responded when she realized she hadn't introduced herself. "I'm so sorry." She stood up and gave a grand curtsy. At least as such as the room and area allowed. "I am Lady Shiro Lamond. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Oh, but please just call me Shiro. I feel no need for formalities with you." She smiled shyly, "I just want to be your friends." The last she said more quietly for she had never had a friend before, and the fear of loosing one when they were just getting acquainted.

Tiana grinned as she finally found out the girl's - no, Shiro's name. It was a very pretty name, and it suited her well. Tiana could see that the dress she wore was white, and her skin was very pale. Tiana could also sense that she was a pure, slefless person; her colour would be white.

"You're more than welcome to be our friends, Shiro," Tiana said truthfully. "I'd be the happiest wolf on earth if you would." She smiled widely.

Settling back a bit more, Tiana said eagerly, "If you have any questions about us, you can ask. Anything at all!" Tiana waited for an answer.

Ivan smiled happly "yes I would love to be your friend" he said happly and lost his grip on his human form and turned back into his wolf form. But he didn't mind since she knew that he was a wolf. He licked her cheek happly then layed down and placed his head on Shiros lap while he tail was going a mile a minute. "we will answer any question you have" he said as he looked at her happly

She smiled in relief. "Well I would like to know how you take a human form? Also I don't know much about wolfs, they're supposed to be a myth. So how did you come here. Are you the only ones or are there more?" the questions came bubbling out of her. There was just so munch of the unknown. It was entirely knew to her, just as having friends was. She petted Ivan's head in her lap and gestured for Tiana to sit beside her. Somehow being able to touch them put her more at ease, and she relaxed a bit more.

Ivan smiled when she petted his head "we have always been here, we wolves just have taken human forms over years so that we won't die out." he said as he looked at her and smiled "but there are more of us out there, we just hide" he said happly and let her continue to pet his head.

((just to say I wont be on for the next few days, I am headed to the beach and should be back in two or three days.))

Tiana added, We don't really take on the form of humans... it's more of an illusion. We're wolves all the time, we can just make it seem like we're humans." Tiana padded over and curled up next to Shiro.
"Like Ivan said, there are many more wolves out there," Tiana added, "The last time I knew, there were at least twelve, not including me and Ivan, all over the city." She smiled.
"I came here when I was just a pup, I'm not really sure how I got here though," Tiana added.

"I see...I think...." She snuggled closer to her companions. They were so soft and warm. it made her sleepy. "Well, I like you just the way you are." This time she began to sing aloud. her voice vibrated and echoed against the interior walls. the melody's beauty only increased by the harmonics.

See the moon oh how it lingers
Cross the valley its beams shine down
It gives light to those who wonder
Done the forest paths alone.

Lonely paths are meant to follow
We tred them till our paths are met
How we hope that when we wander
footsteps lead us home again

footsteps lead us home again....

(just made that up like it? have fun palmoun)

(ooooooh!!! It's pretty!! :O You should do the tune and put it on youtube so I know how it goes :P xDD)

Shiro's voice was beautiful. Tiana could almost feel herself slipping into sleep. The sweet-smelling, kind girl's voice reverberated like wind chimes, echoing around the confined space like the most beautiful orchestra.

Because Tiana was listening solely to Shiro's voice, she failed to notice the soft paw-steps and hushed voices that had gathered outside.

((thanks I am having fun and I managed to come on for a bit))

Ivan had been listening intently to her voice and then song. It was beautifull and he loved it more then anything else. But whenhe moved himself slighlty to get more comfortable he heard something. It was the sound of other wolves walking just outside. He stood up and growled slightly "we have company" he said as he looked at Tiana

Tiana snapped out of her daze and jumped to her paws. Her ears pricked, she could now hear the quiet pawsteps and light pants from the gap. Tiana sniffed the air, and almost let out a squeak of fear. It was the pack!

Tiana turned back to Shiro and beckoned with her tail towards what looked like a crack in the wall, and because of the way the light shadowed it it looked like a very shallow nook. In truth, the crack opened up into a tunnel, and seeing as there had never been any wolf scent in there other than Tiana's, Tiana was confident that the pack wouldn't find her in there.

At the wolf's alert, she stopped her singing. "The other wolfs aren't friendly?" She asked worriedly. She strained her ears, but was unable to hear what they detected. Pointing to the Crack with her tail, Shiro took a look. "Will they attack us? do we need to run?" She began to be worried. Not so much for herself but for her new friends.

(made that video of the song....Trying to get it posted...I'll link you when it does.)

Ivan pushed Shiro towards the crack "the other wolves are a little bit made at us I think but it is nothing to worry about." he siad as he pushed her into the crack. He should have guessed that other wolves where around here before he came into the cave since there sent was everywhere. "dont worry, we will be fine I promise." he said and licked her cheek. "and no we cant run" he said and walked over to Tiana.

((here's the song....no video to it, just the music. http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/ca...686936g6gHQ7pQ))

((Oh - you made it? :O COOL!! xDDDD))

Tiana smiled grimly at Shiro before she slipped into the crack; "Well, they're not exactly the nicest bunch you could meet when you're tresspassing on their territory," she said. She arranged herself so that she had her hackles raised and her neck fur bristled, trying and succeeding to look imposing on the wolves outside that would barge into the little space any moment. Tiana glanced back at Shiro. "Don't worry; we'll be fine. I know fairly well how this pack works, they're not much danger if they think it's only me and Ivan."

With that, Tiana returned to her agressive stance in front of the crack as the first set of paws forced their way through.

Ivan walked out and stood next to Tiana. His hackles where up now and he had a look in his eyes that said dont come near here. He growled slightly and he looked as if he could take down four wolves all at once. Which long ago he had and that had earned him the rank of Alpha in a pack. But that was long ago and he didn't like thinking about it.

shiro headed to the crack... "This leads outside?" She looked at it dubiously. "But what about you? I don't want to leave you." her lips quivered and she did aa very good puppy imression of her own. " I ...I just dont...I don't want anything to happen....I need you..." Her voice faded as she said the words softly.