Hollow had been on patrol at the time of Nina's call, he had been nearing the end of it luckily and finished the last length of border just before turning to the thickets and heading back to the den. The dark male moved silently,comfortable in his territory, a place that he had thus far been successful at keeping free of dangers. He happily made his way towards Nina's call and wondered what the meeting would be for. No doubt it would consist of pup related announcements, but deep down he hoped there was more. Though Hollow would not say it aloud he hoped that he was to be made guardian soon. Maybe an official announcement about his rank in the pack. For though Nina had willingly sent Kashikoi to find himself, Hollow could not help but feel the pull of ambition.

When he arrived he lowered himself to Nina and gave a few wags of his tail. No words needed be spoken for he had reported very often to the she wolf about affairs on the border. Hollow also trusted that by now Nina had become accustomed to the way he would bow instead of lick her chin. It felt as though at last the alpha's were beginning to function with he and Iopah as proper leads and seconds did. The need for many words lessened at length and they learned each others habits. As he turned around he stepped far enough back to speak low and quiet into Ashanti's ear. "I must speak with you about Bane soon." The matter was certainly urgent but not so urgent that it should postpone this meeting. He took a place close to Nina and her young. A kind smile offered to the Renier Siblings and his gaze then fixed itself upon the she wolf.

Koda was busily peeing on every bush in sight like any other dominant wild animal would do when presented with copious amounts of unmarked bushes. Nina's howl pulled him from this task, calling for a meeting, and although there were still many shrubs in the vicinity yet to be graced with his scent he turned towards the heart of the territory. A brisk trot brought him to the rocky cave that made the pack's den. His tail waved above his back and his head was held high over his shoulders, seeming more put together and in his own skin since becoming leader of the woodlands pack. He truly knew himself and who he was now, though Nina was the only one he'd told that he had regained his memories. Any of the shame that he held from breaking his vow with Elettra and leaving Willow Ridge was held secret and close to his heart.

Already Ashanti, Bane, and Hollow were there. Even if it was slightly surprising, he was glad the young mother and cub had stayed with the pack. They were family, and he would hate to see any of them go. His own children were clustered nearby the den, and he gave each one a quick lick on the head before making the few quick bounds up the rocks to sit close at his mate's side. A few had yet to arrive, and he waited to give them some more time before they could begin the meeting.

It was not long before some of her family members arrived. She was pleased to see the first ones to arrive were Ashanti and her son, and with a small smile she nodded to the woman, looking down upon her children and offering up a proposition to them. "Darlings, why don’t you go sit with your brother?" She mentioned towards the little black pup that looked a little bit lonely next to his mother. She knew that in their minds they would somehow connect that they were not blood, but she knew that she would not have to worry that they would treat him like a brother. The pups were all born at around the same time and Nina did not wish any harm to become of any of her family members. Wagging her tail, she raised an eyebrow as Hollow approached them, leaning over to whisper something in her subordinate’s ear. Not being able to help herself, she raised her voice slightly, her green eye glimmering with mischief. "If I wouldn’t have known any better, I would think you were whispering secrets, my dears." She flicked her tail high above her back and stared at the two wolves before the rustling of bushes caught her attention. Looking towards where the sound had progressed, she was pleased to see that her mate had finally arrived.

The alpha watched as her mate slowly made his way towards her, ending up at a stop near her shoulder. Licking his cheek in affection, she leaned slightly into his side, relishing in the comfort of his warmth. The sight of Iopah arriving brought a small smile upon her lips, bumping her muzzle lightly on the woman’s forehead before waiting a tad bit longer. @Danica, Tacoma, and Ashton seemed to be doing just fine, and Nina was happy with that, but as time wore on, she knew that her children would not be able to stay awake if she waited for @Azariah and @Eva to come to the meeting. She could always find out where the ladies were later. Flicking her tail behind her, slightly irritated by the fact that the two women were late, she started the meeting. Clearing her throat to get everyone’s attention, she spoke clearly and strongly, "As you may or may not know, we have formed an alliance with Poison Path. Many of you may not know of our ties with the pack, but I am pleased to inform you that my half brother leads the pack, along with a close friend of mine. I believe we can accomplish much with our alliance with Poison Path. There is also Whisper Caverns, Sloane and Narimé’s pack. We have close ties with them and it will most likely remain as so, same with Willow Ridge."

Looking over her subordinates and children, she made sure she had every one of their attention. Pleased that she had it, she continued, "Over the past months we have had a few new members come into our ranks. There was Liam, who is now considered Hostile. Any who encounter him are to find out why he left and if his answer in invalid, then immediately chase him off. There is also Eva, who is my sister, though she had not arrived yet, I have smelled her within the territory recently. And most pleasing, we have our four newest miracles in the world: Ashton, Bane, Danica, and Tacoma. It is great to know that four new lives have been created and that the pack as a whole will do anything to keep all four of them healthy and strong." She then waits, letting her words set in before she continues, "Are there any questions before we move on?"