A/N: Okay, so I have some idea of how this is going to go. I'm open to suggestions! And I can't remember if I said this before, but the pairs are going to be: BBrae, RobStar, CyBee, and Jinx/ Tomar (Toni, Argent)/ Mirka are going to be alone. Anyway! I'm sooo freaking sorry for not updating! I haven't been feeling my best, and family issues and then when I wanted to update, the thing with FanFiction happened…. Anyway, I don't really have anything else to say in this author note. Enjoy!

They all finished their meals.

"Well, I'm going to go ask Rushu if he would like to go hunting with me. He's just waking up." Spoke Virmise.

"Hey, Ravenna, can you come with me for a sec?" asked Tomar. Ravenna looked at her curiously, but nodded. "Excuse us."

With that, Ravenna and Tomar left for the river.

"Well, guys, I'm going to go take a nap. I'm kind of wore out." Said Kumai.

"Night." Everyone said. Virmise went over to ask Rushu to go hunting, which he agreed to. Ravenna and Tomar were by the river, Kumai was sleeping.

"Well, I am going to go clean myself." Said Kori, walking off.

"That leaves you and me!" exclaimed Mirka, excited.

"Yeah, I guess it does." Giniko chuckled. He looked down at her.

"Well, wanna take a walk with me?" Mirka asked.

"Yeah, sure, why not." And with that, they started walking through the woods. Meanwhile, Virmise and Rushu were setting off on their hunt in the opposite direction.

~~~~~~~~~~ With Ravenna and Tomar ***********************

"So, Tomar… What did you want to talk to me about?"

"Well… about this whole journey thing." Tomar admitted.

"Yes…?" Ravenna answered, nodding at her to go on.

"I mean, is it true? She's a pup. What if it's… fake? What if we get killed?" Tomar asked, worried.

"It is true. You know about the dreams I've had…. I believe every word. Even if she is a young pup, she is very wise."

"I know, but… You know how we used to believe in old tales like that." Tomar said.

"Yeah, we did. But, this wasn't an old tale. She watched her parents die…. I don't think this is something she would take lightly. She believes in us." Said Ravenna.

"You're right… I'm just scared."

"Scared of what, friend?" asked Kori, emerging from the trees. Her voice made them both jump.

"Oh, hi Kori. Um, nothing." Said Tomar.

"What are you doing here?" asked Ravenna, in monotone.

"Oh, friends, I was just coming down to cleanse myself. Is that okay?" Kori asked, her tone still cheery.

"Oh, of course. We were getting to, also." Said Tomar.

"Well then I will wait until you are done." Said Kori.

"Thank you, Kori." Added Ravenna. "I'm waiting, also. One at a time."

"I shall wait until after you're done. I was here last."

"Thanks." Kori came and sat by her.

"So," Ravenna looked at her. "Do you like everyone?" Kori questioned.

"I don't know. I mean they're nice enough, but…" Ravenna trailed off. Kori waited patiently for her to finish. "it's kind of hard to explain. But I've never really been open to people. I haven't really gotten to know them." Kori nodded.

"I understand. They are all new people. But we must get along… We are one team now. And I have had little run-ins with most of them; they are really kind."

"You're right Kori. Thanks." Ravenna smiled a little at her, while Kori smiled wider.

"Ravenna, it's you're turn!" called Tomar, shaking the water off. Her dark gray and red fur was now glistening.

"Coming!" Ravenna shouted back. "Thanks again Kori." She said, before turning and leaving.

Tomar then came and sat by Kori.

"So, you like everyone?" asked Kori.

"Yeah. They all seem really nice. I think I made some new friends." Said Tomar, with a hint of a smile.

"Indeed, me too. I wish not to impede, but what are you scared of?" asked Kori, cautiously.

"Oh. Well, I…" Kori just nodded and waited patiently.

"I don't know. I guess I'm scared of Paradise. It sounds overwhelming… I mean do we do if we get there?" Tomar said.

"Well, we will figure that out on the way. We cannot get too ahead of ourselves. And for Paradise," Kori started, "It is supposedly a most beautiful place."

"Thanks Kori, for the reassurance. It helped me." Tomar thanked her.

"And… Tomar, we will get hurt on the way… But the outcome will be most beautiful. I am sure of it." Said Kori.

"Thank you, Kori. Somehow, that was reassuring, also." Kori nodded and smiled. "Oh, hey Kori, I think it's your turn." Said Tomar, jerking her nose over to where Ravenna was coming back.

"Oh, thank you!" and with that, she bounded over to the river and splashed in.

"So," Ravenna started, coming over next to Tomar. "What do you think of Kori?"

"She talks a bit strange, but she's very smart and nice. I like her." Stated Tomar.

"Yeah, me too." They sat in silence. "Well, I'm tired, Tomar. I'm going to go take a nap."

"I'll come." She agreed.

"Hey Kori, we're going back to take naps!" shouted Tomar, over her shoulder. She could her a muffled 'Okay!'

And they walked back to their spot, layed down, and went to sleep.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With Giniko and Mirka ***************************

"You know, Giniko, we're a lot a like."

"Oh really?"

"Yeah! I mean…. We both had our parents die when we were young. And we kinda have the same personality." Giniko pondered this for a moment.

"Yes, you're right. Hey, where are we?" he said, taking a look around.

"Oh, we're on the west side. We'll be at my favorite spot in a moment!" said Mirka, excitedly.

"Hey, Mirka…"

"Yes?"

"Do you really think Paradise is a real place?" he carefully asked, wishing not to offend her. Her mood didn't dampen a bit.

"To be honest, I really don't know. But, I do believe it is. My hopes only got assured by Ravenna's dreams. I'm certain it's a real place. It has to be."

"Ravenna's dreams?"

"Yeah…. She's had dreams about Arella calling out Paradise."

"Arella? My parents mentioned her once."

"Yes."

"Then we have to find it. We have nothing else to do. Maybe we can save wolves everywhere." Added Giniko.

"Yeah, I'm totally with you. Oh! Here we are!" And they emerged into a beautiful sparkling mini- waterfall. It was teaming with wildlife.

"Isn't it beautiful?" Mirka said, dreamily.

"Yeah! Dude, we should tell the rest of the group about this! We could get a good meal, and-"

"No! Giniko, we can't!"

Giniko was confused. "Why not?"

"Well….I've never really showed this to anyone before. My mom told me to always respect other wildlife, and then my parents showed me this place. So this is kind of like our place… This is where I was living before I ran into you guys. Everything is so peaceful…. I don't want to disturb it."

"I get it. It's okay, this can be our little secret." Giniko said, winking. (Yes, they can wink, I've seen my dogs do it before.)

"Thanks, Giniko." They sat in peaceful silence, watching everything around them.

"You know…" Giniko started. "I think it's going to take more than one day to get prepared. I mean, everyone is still getting used to each other."

"Yeah, I was thinking about that. Maybe we should head back to tell the others. The sun is going down, everyone should be back." Giniko nodded and stood up.

~~~~~~~~~~~~ With Rushu and Virmise *******************

"Oh! Rushu! There's an antelope!" Rushu was immediately at his side. They had already caught three big fish, two jackrabbits, and some squirrels.

"I think this is going to be our last kill. The sun is going down." Stated Rushu.

"Yeah, we can catch more tomorrow. With some of the others' help." And with that, they circled, and waited. Rushu then suddenly leapt out from behind and attacked it. The antelope sped away, but was stopped when Virmise bit down on his leg. Crying in pain, it sunk to the ground. Rushu then nipped its neck.

"Hey good work. You're really strong." Said Rushu.

"Thanks. You're stealthy, quick and quiet. Great hunter." Rushu just nodded. "I'll drag the antelope back, you think you can carry the rest?" Rushu looked doubtful.

"I'll try." He said, less than hopeful. He tried many awkward poses, but couldn't carry it all.

"No luck."

"Dang. I wish there was someone else out here." At just that very minute, Giniko and Mirka came out, conversing. They looked up and saw their dilemma.

"You guys need some help?" asked Giniko. They nodded.

"Alright. Mirka, take the squirrels; I'll take the rabbits and a fish." Giniko said. Rushu took the two big fish, while Virmise carried the antelope. They walked in silence, mainly because they couldn't talk.

When they got back, everyone was there and up, talking amongst themselves. Ravenna was talking to Kumai, Kori to Tomar. They all looked up, hungry.

"Woah! Where'd you go to get the antelope?" asked Kumai.

Virmise dropped it and grinned. "Me and Rushu caught it. Get eating!" answered Virmise.

"You should see Rushu! He's like a wisp of air whenever he hunts."

"Well, you're the strongpoint. You took out its knees by biting it like it was nothing!" Said Rushu, enjoying himself. They all laughed.

"So guys," said Mirka in between mouthfuls, "since we're still getting to know each other, and we're not done getting ready yet, we could stay a couple more days." They all nodded.

"Yeah, that'd be best." Said Ravenna. Giniko hadn't paid much attention to her since she stayed in the shadows, but her voice sounded beautiful. He looked up at her; her coat was a very pretty shade of deep violet.

"Well, I've had enough. Good night everyone." Said Kori. "I am going to go get a drink of water. Anyone care to come with me?"

"I will." And with that, Rushu and Kori left, talking and laughing.

Everyone else dispersed, leaving Ravenna and Giniko.

Yes, there will be killings. And in this story, Arella is not Ravens mom. Any questions, ask me! I really didn't want to end it there, but ya know. I didn't want it to be long and dragging. I have been watching Teen Titans lately on a website I found, so I just knew I had to write this, even with me being sick and all. I will spend a few more chapters developing relationships and character. Don't rush me!

P.S. If you want to know the website, PM me.

Angel-of-Energy