***Dahlia's Perspective of being free to walk around freely with her newly met pack members***
Getting to know an Elder of my pack was amazing. I already learned so much. He warned me, that my future is still going to be brutal. I expected as much. I was brought all around our pack town. I tasted some of the finest berries and fruit juices. I met aspiring doctors and medical staff. I saw where they tend to the pups. It was really cool seeing what kind of daycare they would make for werewolves. It was as ordinary as a humans daycare. Seeing the pups play, I felt sad for some, that were orphaned by no fault of their own. I felt great pain that they lost their mom and then triggered the curse. Being such a small being and having your first shift I couldn't imagine. I can barely control my current state. My outlook is that it's really unfair to them. I know they manage just fine but it just sounds a horrible fate. My entourage walked me around the small shops and there were a few that caught my eye. An antique store, I named dad of course. A really cool thrift store and the handcrafted wood store were amazing sights. I really enjoyed the simplicity of the packs every day life. It got me thinking, how much do I hinder that simplicity by being introduced to their way of life. As the Luna, they will all follow me, but I don't want them to give up anything for me, including their way if life. I was also taken by the pack barracks. They had quite a few soilders that's seemed to have great potential. I fear some day, we will have to call upon and sacrifice some of that potential. I love being around all the pack members. The pack is my sole priority, and seeing and walking among them only solidified that drive and sense of duty. We walked around for what seemed to be forever. Its getting late and I feel we need to head out. I know I definitely need to head out and get some rest. Tomorrow is the big day and I'm a little less scared. I may in a world of pain tomorrow but it will be short lived and worth it. I ask Jackson to gather the pack so I can say a few words. "Jackson, van you gather the pack, there's a few things I want to say" I stated. "As you wish" Jackson replied. It takes a few moments for everyone to gather but the pack soon surrounds me. "The Luna, has somethings she'd like to say" Paige announces. I give her a nod and I start on probably the most important speech of my life. "Thank you all for your hospitality and attention. As you know, tomorrow It will be my 18th birthday. We are holding the ceremony in Ravenwood mansion's Garden. I would very much love if you all could join me. I know I'm new to this. but you can count on me to put the pack before anything else. Though, no one said it out loud, I know you all were hesitant about meeting me and accepting me. I hope you can give me the chance to prove I'm nothing like the rumors. Thank you, I will be headed back to the mansion to get some much needed rest. I enjoyed every moment I spent here with you today" Dahlia said and bowed to her pack. "You have our support!" an unknown member yelled. The pack started to cheer and say how they wouldn't miss my birthday. With that I took my leave and made my way our of the water mirror and back to the mansion and into my room. I was so exhausted by this point I face planted my bed and drifted off to sleep.