Reika I

"But Alpha..." Reika whimpered, sitting on her haunches and staring up at Kokuro. "What if I don't make it back...?"

"You will, Reika." Kokuro replied, hoping to soothe the whining pup. For as long as she could walk, Reika had been found wandering around the outskirts of the Naonuma Pack's territory, skirting the borders and wondering what lay beyond the safety of their land. Kokuro had noticed her sigh longingly whenever he or her assigned sitter had told her to come back.

"But what if I don't?" the pup continued to whine, her ears pinned. She could hear the other pups playing in the dens. She wondered, if she did leave, would anyone recognize her when she came back? Or would they forget all about her? Would her siblings still be here, or would they leave? So many questions...!

"Reika." Kokuro offered the pup a gentle lick between her ears, careful to avoid knocking off the Burning Bush Crown that adorned the pup's little head. "You are strong. Independent. And beautiful. You shouldn't worry so much. I'm sure you'll be safe, and will return with new stories one day. Now, come. You'll need to train hard and prepare yourself for the long road ahead of you. I picked you because I know you can do it. You can see the world, as you've dreamt of doing. This is but the prologue of your story. The first chapter has yet to be written."

FUTURE TRAVELING WOLF

Born of a delegated outside breeding between Nocturne and Kokuro's ally Edmont, Reika is of a true wandering soul. Her mother knew from the moment Reika first opened her eyes: Reika. That would be her name. Reika, meaning 'wander'. Reika the Wanderer. Reika the Traveler. Reika, the first traveling wolf of the Naonuma Pack.

Chapter One

"Mother, stooooooop." Reika whined as her mother, Nocturne, fussily groomed her fur. "I look fine."

"Your fur is unkempt, my little Wanderer. Lie still, please." Nocturne chuckled. "You need to look presentable for your first stop."

"Mo-ther!" the young adolescent wolf growled, looking irritated. "I don't need you fussing over me! I can groom myself, I'm not a pup anymore!"

Nocturne seemed to wince. "I know that, Reika... soon, you'll be leaving our pack. And I may never see you again. So... forgive me for fussing for what may be my last time getting the chance."

Reika felt her ears pin. She hadn't thought about that. There were stories of travelers who never came home. It was scary. She lowered her muzzle slightly. "I'm sorry, Mother... I didn't mean..."

"It's alright, Reika. You're right. You're growing up. Soon, you'll be grown, maybe even with pups of your own. I just... I'm going to miss you, my little Wanderer. Be safe. Hopefully, you'll get the chance to meet your sire. If you do, say hello for me, yes?"

"I will, Mother. I love you." The young femme nuzzled against her mother, enjoying the moment before turning away to see her Alpha, Kokuro.

"Are you ready, Reika?" The male asked.

Reika hesitated, looking around. The Naonuma Pack. This is my home. I will come back. I will come back.

She nodded. "Yes, Alpha. I'm ready."


RULES

DO NOT pair bond her.
DO NOT change her name.
DO NOT remove decor..
DO NOT change previous parts of her story..
DO NOT kill/chase.
DO NOT keep past one week.

YOU MAY:

Breed her.
Assign her a role, as long as you remove it BEFORE her week-long stay is up.
ADD decor.
ADD to her story, as listed in Chapters below.
RETURN BY 5 YEARS.

Chapter Two:
Chapter Three:
Chapter Four:
Chapter Five:
Additional Chapters (as needed):