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The wolves had come. They had explained, in there own wolfish way, why Jason was left alone. Why no one came for him.
It didn't make him feel any better.
They never told him why Thalia didn't come with him. Only that she had a different path to follow.
Currently, Jason was sat at the edge of a clearing. It was a year after they left him. He still cried, but never for long.
Lupa and her pack had taken him in. They trained him in the same way they had the original Romans.
This particular night, Lupa was to prepare Jason to leave. He was ready in her eyes.
"I don't want to leave..." The small voice trailed off. Jason had been afraid of this. The day Lupa wouldn't want him anymore and would send him away.
Lupa's look told Jason what he feared. She really was sending him away. She didn't want him anymore.
Just like his Mommy.
Just like Thalia.
Tears threatened Jason's eyes. "Why?"
Lupa gave Jason a long look. She understood now what was wrong.
Walking towards the child, she brushed her muzzle against his neck and cheek. Jason returned the affection, wrapping his arms tightly around the wolf's neck.
Her message was clear.
You are one of us and always will be.