As much as Fendros would have liked assistance from his beast spirit in getting back to the hunters' cave, he and Ahnasha had transformed on their way back. Fendros was in a similarly glowing mood to Ahnasha as they reached the end of their trek. This was probably a day that he would never forget. Even with the stench of blood over their nude bodies capping it off.

"I didn't either. My beast spirit seemed to be the main driving force. It was a different experience, I have to say. Here I thought my urges were strong in adolescence." Fendros shook his head and grinned. "You know, after all this, I think I understand what you mean when you talk about your beast spirit. Before, I was afraid, now," Fendros looked at Ahnasha, "Ahna, I feel as if I can trust it now. Thank you again." Fendros smiled gratefully and kissed Ahnasha on the forehead. "I look forward to hunting with you again."

They entered the cave at the end of dinner, but Fendros wasn't hungry, in fact he always felt slightly overstuffed after feeding his beast spirit. The rest of the pack as well as Ariel were gathered around the fireplace. They all turned to see the pair as they walked in. Ariel's look was uneasy at all of the dried blood that coated them, but was slightly relieved when she realised that it wasn't their own. Slightly relieved.

"Hey! We were wondering when you'd get back." Janius said, leaning to one side and seeing their state, "I take it you already ate," he said, looking them up and down, "I hope not the townsfolk."