Rice

Rice had become older as the months went by. Currently being 7 years and 9 months old. He had resigned from the hunting party he was on as he felt he was too old to continue and he wanted to relax in the final months that he had left. His mate, Remi had accepted his choice of resigning. Rice had been surprised by his mate as she approached him with a newcomer of the pack who appeared to be pregnant.

"Rice, this wolf here.. She's our only daughter. Scrawl gave her the name of, Rice Krispies in your honor," Remi said with a soft voice. Rice's old eyes looked up at the female and she got down to his level. "Dad... I've missed you but my adventures were great. I was adopted by two kind wolves who took great care of me. They decided to take me back to my home pack and reunite me with you and Mom," she spoke with a kindhearted voice. He was overjoyed on the inside and he gave her a soft nuzzle. "Thank you for being here in my final days child. I've missed you so much," he said softly. Remi had excused herself as another female had come to see Rice with Scrawl trailing behind her.

Scrawl had moved up to her side and introduced her. "Rice this is Miku. Miku this is Rice, he's the oldest member of our pack and was one of the greatest stalkers on our first hunting party. But now he's retired and this is his daughter, Rice Krispies. Rice can tell you great information about being a stalker on the hunting party along with many stories. I'm sorry if he talks your ears off though," Scrawl said with a lighthearted chuckle. Miku got down to Rice's level as well as Scrawl walked away. "Don't worry sweetheart I won't talk your ears off," Rice replied.

Miku just simply laughed and studied Rice's old yet still-lean body. "No no, please do sir. I want to hear your stories and know everything about you!" She replied quickly, excitement laced within her voice. Rice had watched as Rice Krispies gave her a kind smile and cuddled up next to her along with Miku's soft blush but accepted the closeness without hesitation. With a smile Rice had started one of his stories of when he was just a young pup.

Early morning had arrived and Rice was surrounded by his pack members. He knew his time had come and Laveen was preparing Rice to pass. With a gentle nuzzle to Rice Krispies he told her, "My grandchildren shall be beautiful and I'll see them from above the stars." Remi on the other hand was fighting back her tears as she let out a whimper and laid her head under Rice's chin. With the energy left in him, he gave a nuzzle to Remi. "My dearest mate, Death has come to do us part. I wish you farewell as I pass on to the stars. I'll look over you every day and though death does us part, I shall wait for you every day." He let out a cough. A wheeze escaped his maw and his body went limp. Remi let out a whimper as Laveen placed the flowers upon his body. "Remi, he's in a better place. He runs free with Atlas," Scrawl told her softly.