"Ow" I yelled as the shaman dabbed some kind of salve onto the cut which caused it to sting.

"Stop complaining, even the kits don't whine this much" the shaman, who said her name was Ylva, said as she spread it over the full length of the cut. I could hear a few laughs from outside in response to Ylva's comment.

"You are one to talk, you didn't get cut by a sword!" I snap back at her before she lifts me up and wraps my chest with a type of bandage.

Thankfully before she got to say anything else Luna walked in to check on me

"I could hear you crying from outside. Are you ok?" Luna asks with a little smirk on her face.

"Yeah, I think I'll be fine. But Ylva really needs to work on her bedside manners" I say before getting a light slap from Ylva.

"Well you should be fine. I have to go check on the chieftain now. Also the blacksmith came by and grabbed your sword and axe to clean and sharpen them while you are resting. Your strange staff on the other paw was taken by one of the soldiers to Luna's hut. Now you rest up and don't exert yourself too much. I don't want to see you back here." Ylva says before walking out the little room we were in, leaving Luna and I alone.

I start to turn towards Luna but before I can say anything she wraps her arms around my neck and starts nuzzling me. "I was so worried about you. I am incredibly glad you are ok" she says softly crying into my neck.

I was shocked for a few seconds but then I started to chuckle as I wrapped my arms around her. "You were really that worried about me?" I say as I feel her tears drop on my neck

She nods as we sit there in each other's embraces for a few minutes before she backs up. "Thank you… for everything. Saving my father, saving me, breaking off the marriage with Ethel, and for this…" she says before she starts to kiss me.

She pushes me onto my back and starts to slide her tongue into my mouth. I feel exhilarated as she explores my mouth with her tongue, spurring me to do the same to her. After what felt like hours of making out she broke off the kiss, sat up, and smiled brightly at me as her tail was wagging furiously back and forth.

"So... Luna what does this make us then?" I ask, my face as red as a beet.

She just purrs as she lays her head on my chest. "Mmmmm... I love you Sam"

"I love you too Luna" I say softly as I start to scratch her behind her ears.

"Am I ruining your special moment?" I hear a familiar arrogant voice asking. We both sit up and see Ethel standing there in the doorway. Luna stands up like she is about to attack Ethel, who sees this and puts his paws up.

"I'm not here to cause trouble. The chief just wanted me to tell you that once you are dressed to meet up in the village square. Also... I saw your shirt was cut and decided to fix it for you." Ethel says as he tosses me my shirt which looked like it had been mended by an expert.

"Wow... Ethelwu-Ethel thanks." I say as I slowly put my shirt on trying not to make any sudden movements that might make my cut any worse. Last thing I needed was another session with Ylva.

"It's the least I could do for you standing up for me and preventing me from getting banished. Well I am gonna go to the square. Try not to keep the chief waiting for too long you two" he says before walking back out.

I turn to Luna "I guess we better go… before your father gets mad" I say as I try to get up. Luna sees me struggling and helps me get to my feet.

"It must be serious if he has called the whole village to meet in the square" Luna says as she puts my arm around her shoulder to help me walk. We slowly walk out of Ylva's hut and make our way to the town square where everyone was already gathered.

"Ahh, welcome you two. We have been waiting." Wulfrik says as he stands up, holding on to what looks like a walking stick. The crowd clears a path so we can walk up to Wulfrik.

"What is going on Chieftain?" I ask him as we stop in front of him

"We have multiple important matters to discuss. First and foremost is I wish to invite you to join the clan." He states clearly as he looks directly at me.

I point to myself to make sure I was the one he was talking to. "A-are you sure? I mean I'm just a human. Doesn't that disqualify me from being a clan member?" I ask completely confused by his offer.

"There is no rule against a human joining the clan. And you have already proven your worth to the clan multiple times over. You saved many of the villagers during the raid and you also defeated the slaver commander as he was about to kill me." He says as he starts to walk towards me "So what do you say Sam? Would you like to join the clan?" He asks again as he puts his paw on my shoulder.

"Uh umm… I don't really know what to say. I would love to join the clan" I answer as I lift my head to look the chief in the eyes.

"Well then Sam. By my power as chieftain I hereby welcome you to the clan as an clan member." He states which brings cheers from everyone around, and a few friendly slaps on the back.

"Chieftain!" The cheering and celebrating die down as the soldiers from earlier push their way through the crowd holding something. Once they get to the front I can tell it's the human I had knocked out and tied up earlier to save the female keidran and her kit. He was still wearing his helmet when they push him to his knees in front of the chief.

"What is so important that you had to interrupt the celebration?" Wulfrik asks as he looks between the soldiers and the human.

"This human was trying to break out the cage. What would you like us to do with him?" The soldier asks.

"Let me go you can't do this to me!" He yells as he tries to struggle against the soldiers.

Wulfrik looks up to me. "What did he say?" He asks me to translate.

"He wants the soldiers to let him go." I translate for him, much to the surprise of the human on his knees.

"You speak their language?" He asks as he looks up at me.

"Yes I speak their language. Tell me what is your name." I say as I walk over to him.

He starts to lower his head but the soldiers grab him by his helmet and force him to look at me. He pulls against the soldiers again which causes his helmet to pop off, which shocks everyone.

We all noticed that he wasn't a he at all, he was a she and a young she at that. She couldn't have been older than nineteen by the looks of her.

"I-it's a girl..." Wulfrik states, just as surprised as the rest of us at this new piece of information.

"My name is Erin" she says as her blonde hair drapes over her shoulders.

"Well Erin, why did you attack this village?" I ask

"Normally when one introduces oneself the other person says their name as well" Erin responds, not answering my question.

"What did you say to her?" Wulfrik asked

"I asked her why she attacked her village. Also her name is Erin." I respond.

"Ask her why we shouldn't kill her" Wulfrik says. 'I didn't know I had become the official translator in the clan…' I thought to myself before looking back at Erin

"My name is Sam… now will you please tell me why you were among those who attacked the village? And tell me why the soldiers shouldn't just kill you" I ask, the last part making me somewhat uneasy.

"I- I didn't have a choice. They would have raped and killed me if I didn't join the raid" Erin answered, practically pleading for her life.

"She says they would have raped and killed her had she refused." I tell Wulfrik, who looks at me shocked by what she told me.

"What do you want to do with her Sam? You were the one who captured her so it's your decision on what to do." Wulfrik asks.

"I don't believe she should die. I think she will help the community in whatever they need. But she keeps her clothes. I can't shame her by making her wear those rags." I answer to Wulfrik

"Who will keep an eye on her? We don't have the… Ethelwulf as further punishment for what you did to Sam earlier I hereby order you to watch the human female as she helps out the village." Wulfrik says, turning to Ethel on the last part.

"W-what but guarding a human is beneath…" Ethel starts to say before Wulfrik raises his paw to silence Ethel. "Y-yes sir" Ethel says looking down in defeat, his ears flat against his skull.

"What are the puppies talking about?" Erin asks, the rude comment she made causes me to facepalm.

"They are trying to decide who watches you as you fulfill your punishment" I respond my palm still on my face.

"And what is my punishment?" She asks.

"Community service. You will help around the village. Trust me you don't want to fight them on this. It's either community service or death." I answer, taking my palm off my face and looking at her.

"Take her to the cage and make sure she is locked up properly for the night. And have an extra guard posted." Wulfrik orders before the soldiers drag away a defeated looking Erin, followed closely by Ethel.

Wulfrik turns his attention back to the crowd before saying "Now that we have resolved that issue I want to tell everyone what my other announcement is…"