Disclaimer: you know it...I don't own it

A/N: This chapter is dedicated to Neela, my so far, only reviewer for this chapter (posted September 8, 2004) and she wrote her story, I said I was going to discontinue this but she wanted me to continue it seems! THANK YOU NEELA, FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Aria plopped down onto her bed. It had been a hard day. Tala knocked on her door.

"Come in!"

Tala walked in meekly, closing the door behind her. "Hey."

"Hey!"

"I...I have a question."

"Go ahead."

"Do you...Can you...Are you able to communicate with wolves?"

Aria was surprised. "Yes...Why do you ask?"

"I can too."

"How long?"

"Two years. Right before I came to the tower."

"What are you called?"

"Running River," She laughed.

Aria also laughed. "I don't have a name yet." She sat up suddenly. Something was pulling at her, telling her she needed to go somewhere. She got up and ran out the door, grabbing her coat on the way out.

"What is it?" Tala asked, darting after her.

"I don't know!" Aria called over her shoulder.

Min walked along the Novice quarters, to Alys' room. She knocked on the door.

"Come in, Oh hey Min!"

"Alys, I need to talk to you about something."

"Ya?"

"I know of your gift."

Dar walked along the hallway when Tao appeared at his side.

"I want to talk to you about your sister, Aria."

Dar stopped. "What about her?"

"She has captured my heart."

ok guys that was a bit short and I know it but I really need your help Neela, uhm, I'm thinking about switching my email and getting a special account and messenger, so that I can email you for your help! Cause I know what to do about Aria and stuff but I need your help for different ideas! PLEASE!