A New Bond

Ignus stared into the eyes of the small black wolf before him, now revealed to be a female. She jumped onto the bed, her gaze filled with admiration. Ignus couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the creature before him.

Then, something strange happened. Ignus heard the wolf's voice, not with his ears, but in his mind. He blinked in surprise, unsure if he had imagined it. "Did you just... speak to me?" he asked, his voice filled with disbelief.

The wolf nodded, her eyes shining. "Yes, I can communicate telepathically. And I don't have a name," she replied, her thoughts echoing in Ignus's mind.

Ignus chuckled, a mix of confusion and amusement swirling within him. "Well, this day just keeps getting more interesting," he quipped. "Would you like a name?"

The wolf's tail wagged excitedly. "Yes, I would like that very much," she replied eagerly.

Ignus turned to A'moi, who had been watching the exchange with a mix of curiosity and amusement. "Any ideas?" Ignus asked, a playful glint in his eyes.

A'moi thought for a moment, then suggested, "How about Brenna?"

The wolf's eyes lit up, and she jumped up and down, clearly delighted with the name. Ignus smiled and turned back to her. "Brenna it is, then," he said, reaching out to pat her head.

Brenna nuzzled his hand, her gratitude evident. "Thank you, Ignus," she said, her voice filled with warmth.

As Ignus continued to pet Brenna, she looked up at him, her eyes curious. "Did you know about taming, Ignus?" she asked, breaking the comfortable silence.

Ignus shook his head, intrigued. "No, I didn't. How does it work?" he inquired.

Ignus absorbed Brenna's explanation of taming, intrigued by the depth of the bond it created. She explained that taming was more than just a physical connection—it was a merging of minds and spirits. The tamer and the creature would share their essence, forging a bond that transcended mere companionship.

As Brenna spoke, Ignus could feel a sense of resonance with her words. He had always felt a deep connection to nature and its creatures, and the idea of taming resonated with something deep within him.

"So, how do we do this?" Ignus asked, eager to begin this new chapter of their relationship.

Brenna smiled, a glint of excitement in her eyes. "It's simple, really," she explained. "You just need to focus your power onto me, and I will align my energy with yours. Once the process is complete, we will both receive a mark, signifying our bond."

Ignus nodded, understanding dawning on him. He closed his eyes, focusing his power as Brenna had instructed. He felt a surge of energy flow from him to Brenna, a tingling sensation spreading through his body.

A few moments later, Ignus opened his eyes to see a glowing mark on his left hand, matching the one that appeared on Brenna's left front paw. He could feel a new connection with Brenna, a deep understanding that went beyond words.

"We are bonded now, Ignus," Brenna said, her voice filled with joy.

Ignus smiled, feeling a sense of fulfillment. "Yes, we are," he replied, his heart full. He knew that this bond with Brenna was just the beginning of their journey together.

As the realization of their bond sank in, Ignus couldn't help but wonder about the implications of this new connection. What adventures lay ahead for him and Brenna? And what other secrets lay hidden in this mysterious world?

With a sense of excitement and anticipation, Ignus knew that this was only the beginning of their journey together.