[Taralphiel]

As Taralphiel walked deep in self pity, she felt movement beside her. She turned to see Khelek nudge pitifully against her.

She knelt down and stoked his soft fur mururing to him

'Even you are stronger than I. I wish to be a warrior an I cannot even understand who I am'

The wolf seemed to frown at her comment. And her deep mood was not lifted. It was onlt the friendship of the wolf that kept her from running as she had contemplated.

She sat by the dying fire, the pup nearest to her. She slowly began to doze when she heard a small voice 'Rest. You will find your courage and strength in due time'. Sighing, she did not start at it, but slept softly