We have to keep moving forward - Folician Chronicles 4

Chapter 4 - Misty is renamed

~~~ Misty smiles at Hands and Savory

The visit to the pack house had been very nice if very sad. Both Misty and Hands had settled next to Gentle and held onto her as they cried. Nuzzle was in her lap for comfort. Gentle wrapped her arms around the two kids as Nuzzle leaned against her. How she was feeling was hard to describe. She was pleased they came to her for comfort. She appreciated their love for her and how they looked up to her as an older sister or aunt. What was hard for her was working on overcoming the way she had been raised. Her mother was rather cold and distant as was much of the older generation of the pack. That was warring with the feelings of needing to protect all of them, not just Ray's family but the pack also.

"I am always here to talk if you need and if you need a good hug and cuddle I will come to the temple if I can. If not then you can make a trip home and I will cuddle you and tuck you into bed." She nuzzled all three of them after speaking. There were tears in her eyes though not as many as they had.

Misty leaned into her and gave her and Nuzzle a good hug, *We love you Gentle. You make all of us feel warm, loved, and protected. We also know that unless you are busy you will take time to talk to us. You aren't our mom but you feel like a favorite aunt to me at least.*

Nuzzle settled for a light lick of Gentle's neck and muzzle. To her Gentle was her mother since they had adopted her. Now she had a mother and thought of her as her mother and no longer wondered who her mother was. She did want to know why she was left at the temple though.

Hands nodded as Misty talked, *I agree with my sister though don't tell anyone that. You really do feel like a favorite aunt who always has time for us. I know Nuzzle loves you very much and I do also.* He sighed, *It is time for us to head back. Take care of Ray for us and let us know how he is doing.* Hands sat up and wrapped his arms around her neck and gave her a good hug and kiss before letting go.

Misty did much the same. When she stood up she yawned and made a face, "I really don't have the urge to go back tonight but we have our marching orders." She yawned one more time, "Skye, Shadow, and Thunder time to move our tails. I am beat and want a shower before bed."

Hands rolled his eyes and hunted down Ray and gave him a good hug, "Love you bro, and anytime you need a hug call us or I will be very bent out of shape." He gave him one more hug and stepped away. Nuzzle, Misty, and several of the girls gave Ray a good hug as well.

As they walked out of the house Hands took Savory's hand and laced their fingers together. With his other arm, he wrapped it around Salty's shoulders and pulled her close. He didn't even think about it when he did it. It seemed so natural to hold any girl that way anymore. With Savory to him holding hands was more important in showing how he cared for her. The only other person he held hands with was Nuzzle.

Misty walked behind the group of younger kids and noticed what Hands was doing and couldn't help but smile, *Skye I definitely think those two have a puppy crush on each other. I know he cares for all the girls but definitely more for Savory.* She wasn't really noticing what she was doing since she was holding Skye's hand as well.

Skye snickered quietly, *I definitely think so as well. They look so cute together. Mind you I would never say that since I am sure Hands would be offended. I am really curious as to what the Temple Mother thinks about it. He really has formed a small pack. It is really rather surprising how many of the little girls find him when they are having a bad day and can't sleep. Well that and some of the older girls. I know that his scent helps me relax.* She squeezed Misty's hand.

Misty shook her head as she smiled, *Don't ever call him cute. That is a term that boys on earth seem to equate with being friend material and not boyfriend material.* She had noticed the sort of formation around Hands as well, *Oh my, do you like my little brother as well.* She asked slyly only to get a light punch on the shoulder.