Anya and the Hat Lads returned to the office with smiles on their faces, it had been amazing!
Anya had felt like a different person, she felt free, and for the first time in many years she felt hope.
Trott and Smith were back in their human forms after the run around the whole territory, however they still pushed each other around like they had in wolf form.

"Anya you have surely embraced the life" Ross chuckled as the four reached the familiar office block.
"I just feel so... well different" she replied pushing her long brown hair behind her ears. Smith laughed ruffling Anya's hair immediately undoing what Anya had just done, "I'm just excited to see your wolf form, then we can properly run" he said with a cheeky grin.

Anya swallowed, the idea of actually turning into a wolf turned her stomach, the increased stamina and senses was amazing but.... Actually changing form.... Well it scared her.

Trott could sense Anya's sudden mood switch and elbowed Smith hard in his ribs, "You've scared her you twat!" The shortest sir growled, earning an apologetic look from Smith.
"Oh sorry Anya didn't mean to startle you, I was just being honest" Smith said with a sigh. Anya shrugged, "It's fine, this still feels like a dream that I'm going to wake up from".

Entering the office the three sirs led Anya back to the common room where Hannah and a few other Yogs sat.
"How was the run?" Simon asked with a grin as he munched on a Jaffa cake, holding out the box for Anya to take the controversial biscuits.
"It was good thanks" she replied taking one of the treats.

"Hope the boys behaved" Hannah said from the side lines and Anya nodded, while Trott tutted, "Of course we behaved, we're not pups".

Hannah rolled her eyes and smiled, "Well you three act like pups so I will treat you accordingly".
Ross and Smith both let out a little playful whine, mimicking a pup, and Hannah couldn't help but laugh, "Your unbelievable".

Anya smiled watching the interaction between the members of this 'Yogpack', they were like one big family, and she could see how much they cared for each other, however it was going to take her a while for her to get used to humans making wolf noises.

"Anya, We've found you a place to stay while your with us" Hannah finally said breaking from the childish behaviour of the three Hat Films lads.
"Great..." Anya muttered not sure how to react, she didn't want to be a nuisance to someone.

"You could sound a bit more enthusiastic" a new voice spoke up, Anya turned to see a new person at the door of the room. She was quite a short lass with bobbed black hair, and dark brown eyes. She wore a batman hoodie and on her wrist she had a purple woven band.
"Anya, this is Kim Richards she's one of the pack too" Hannah introduced as the two shook hands.
"Nice to meet you Anya" Kim said with a smile and Anya nodded, "Nice to meet you too".

After a couple of cups of tea and several packets of Jaffa Cakes the conversation turned to who had offered Anya a place to stay and apparently everyone did, but Hannah believed it would be best for Anya to stay with another female in the pack, instead of the lads fighting other her, and well Kim seemed more than happy to have Anya stay. By the time they had talked for hours, it was time to head off home.

"Dunc, you and Sjin are on patrol tonight, will see you all tomorrow" Hannah instructed, relaying information that Lewis had given her before she turned to Anya, "You'll be fine, Kim's great and you two will get on swimmingly. Rest up tonight, your second lesson is tomorrow".
Anya smiled and hugged Hannah tightly, which shocked Hannah due to Anya's natural shyness but it was a good sign, she was beginning to settle.

After Hannah left, Kim grabbed her coat and motioned to the door, "Let's head off, I'm looking forward to having a flat mate, it can get pretty lonely".
"Yea I agree, I've lived alone for the last six years, I kinda became a hermit but you have everyone here" Anya replied and Kim nodded with a smile, "And now you do to".

Kim's flat was on the outskirts of Bristol, the woods directly behind the building. It was a simple two bedroom flat but was full of personality, it was brimmed with comic and video game merchandise, including a lot of Batman and My Neighbour Totoro.
The warm glow of the lights in the room made the whole flat welcoming and Anya could feel the warmth from the heaters that switched on as Kim flicked a few switches.

Feeling the sting of tears in her eyes, Anya thought of the comparison of this beautiful home to her dreek, bare and colourless flat.
"Home sweet home" Kim said talking off her coat and scarf, before turning to Anya to see her blue eyes full of tears, "Oh my! Are you alright?" She said in shock.
Anya nodded, "I'm fine, your flat is amazing".
Kim smiled, "Make yourself at home".

After a quick tour of were Anya could find anything she may need, Kim showed her to her room, "Here is your room, it's a bit bare but I'm sure you will find stuff to personalise it with" Kim said laying down a duffle bag on the floor, "Hannah wanted to give these to you".
Anya looked at Kim puzzled before looking in the bag to find it full of clothes, "I can't accept these" she said glancing up at Kim.
"Hannah's orders" Kim chuckled, then turned to leave the room, "Get some rest you will need it, from what I hear you have a big day tomorrow".
"Thank you Kim, I'm really grateful for you letting me stay, I'll try not to be a hinderance" Anya said teary eyed.
Kim smiled, "Don't mention it, goodnight".
"Night"
Just as Kim was about to leave she stopped and turned, "Oh one more thing" she said taking a slip of paper from her pocket and handing it to Anya.
"This is your job application form, as to not raise suspicion to the non wolves, including the CEO himself Turps, Hannah thought if would be best if you had a form filled out" Kim explained and Anya grinned from ear to ear.
"Thanks you"

New friends, New home, New job!

<><Authors Note><>
Slightly shorter chapter....
But I promised a chapter, so here it is!
Hope you are still enjoying :)
~Leigh xxxx