The transformation of the thousands changed everything.
Hundreds of ancient Darks who chose existence needed names. Needed identities. Needed to learn what being something meant. They scattered among the packs, watching, learning, becoming.
Some joined Kade's pack. Some joined other wolf packs across the territories. Some formed their own groups, mixing with different animals, different beings, different forms of life.
River took charge of teaching many of them. "Choosing is only the beginning," River explained to a group of newly transformed Darks. "Becoming takes time. Takes effort. Takes patience. You must find your name. Find your purpose. Find your place. That discovery is beautiful. That journey is meaningful. That process is what makes existence worthwhile."
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