December 4

It was sunset 4:29pm and the King and Queen started walking down the trail towards the crematorium. Pack members, warriors, other packs guest started filing in line behind them.

When they got to the crematorium two warriors stood at the door and opened it. They bowed to the king and queen. They stood up and pulled open the door. They walked into the room which had red carpet that led through the building. As they followed the red carpet they stopped in front of a statue of Jonas' great great great great grandfather. They lifted up a prayer to the fallen warriors.

They continued walking and walked toward a back door where two more warriors stood at the door leading into a garden. The warriors bowed to the king and queen and opened the door. They walked the garden path toward the back corner.

There was a large pile of ashes there. They both picked up a handful of ash.

They walked to the gate where the gate was opened. There were ten wolves sitting proud. Five were on each side. They showed their necks to the king and queen as they walked by.

They followed a trail into the woods that gradually starts to head upward onto a mountain trail. They walk for about forty-five minutes. They reach a low peak and look down into the valley. They can see the river winding through the valley. They walk to the edge, Jonas shouts into the valley, "We gather here to send our warrior's ashes. A bond that's forged the souls of many, A gentle breeze, a warm embrace, We'll remember your bravery. We ask you Moon Goddess to give us the power to heal from their passing. We stand together, for the love you shared, the lessons taught. These ashes may scatter, but their spirit will never depart In our hearts accept these warriors into your garden if worthy. Forgive those who are not so they may find peace." He then tosses his ashes into the wind and as the wind scatters the ashes he turns to walk down a different trail back to the campground.

When they get back to Raging Vatic Pack there is Christmas Decorations laying in piles. They pick up some and head to their cabin. It does not matter it is 9:42pm they decorate their cabin well into the night.

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