Warren searched the cabinet and found some canned stew. He smiled. That was better than an MRE any day. He grabbed some rice, the salt and pepper and a few bowls and spoons. A hearty meal is what they needed. He took it all over to the fire and sat down before pulling out the pan and opening the stew.<br/><br/>"I can feel your worry Kai. Please dont worry too much. I trust this pack with my life, and yours. That should mean something. They wont turn us away because of our fur color for a very simple reason. Karren is a white furred wolf too." He smiled, remembering the time when he had found out. "It was funny when I found out. I had told Brandt I was leaving, and he wasnt not happy. You see, I was still not really myself. I was....... distant really. I talked to the others, but I never showed emotions at all. I was more afraid at that time, that if they found out what I was then they would shun me, as everyone before them did. When I had been with the Army, I shifted, but always at night and always away from anyone. I took care to let no one see me. But one night, after a long patrol in Vietnam, I shifted without making sure I wasnt followed. Brandt knew I was different. I found out later, it was because he was a pack wolf and could sense powerful shifters. Its a sense they are born with, it helps them form bonds with their Alphas and stay together with their pack mates." he trailed off, focusing of warming the stew as he gathered his thoughts.<br/><br/>"Karren and Alex Had taken care of me in the years before Vietnam. When they found me........ I wasnt in a good mind. I hadnt shifted in months, I had barely eaten. I lived from moment to moment with no plan. They brought me to their pack and let me stay for as long as I wished. Brandt had takn a liking to me, almost like a younger brother." He smiled at that. "I was there for five months before Vietnam started to gather attention. I volunteered and for some reason Brandt followed me........ Any way Ill skip the details of that time back to when we got back....." his voice had gotten a sad edge to it.<br/><br/>"I had changed when I got back, so had Brandt. he was an even better hunter then. I had finally come back to myself, at least a little, to know I had to leave them. But on the day i got ready to leave Karren Alex and Brandt stopped me and took me to their home. Alex knew I was hurting, as an Alpha he could feel it when those nearby were not ok. Its much like my own senses. I can sense when there are people near me that are hurt, or not well. Brandt spoke first. He said 'I know youre different brother.' He had always called me that after we joined the army. I looked at him but didnt say anything. Alex sighed then nodded to Karren. She stood and told me to watch her. When she turned into her white form. My jaw hit the floor. Alexs laugh brought me back from my stunned look. I shook my head. I couldnt believe they had a white Luna. They talked to me about it for hours. I went back to the house they had let me stay in. But that night I left. I called them a few days later to let them know I was fine. they were upset to say the least. Brandt was disappointed and Karren was down right mad at me for 'Leaving a family that cares'. Alex understood, though he did say that I should come 'home' from time to time. I do visit when I come this way. And I call them twice a month to talk." he shook his head and made two bowls of stew.<br/><br/>"Here ya go. Sorry, normally I dont talk so much about myself...... I tend to get long winded the few times I have." He sat by her and took a bite of his stew. It wasnt gourmet, but it was so much better than MREs.