Step Inside, Walk This Way {You and Me, babe, Hey Hey!}

The female had decided that it was time to come back towards the rock garden and head northward. She was restless, tired of hiding at the lake waiting for the rest of her wounds to heal. She had a feeling that Gavroche would trail after her, worried as he was about her pushing herself too hard too fast… but for now Bells needed time to breathe. Time alone. Even her companions weren’t with her at the moment, the badger and devil off hunting or whatever their hearts so desired when they were away from her. She wasn’t worried; her companions were strong and could take care of themselves.

Bells scented the air, noticing a bit more warmth on the breeze than most of the winter had brought. Spring was around the corner… Something she knew Gav and his companions would be grateful for. It was… surprising how much she had come to care for them. She and her own companions hunted and foraged for the smaller ones… it was almost like having little siblings.

Bellamy came to a stop and closed her eyes.

Siblings…

After losing her sisters and parents she never expected to feel that joy of family again. But Gavroche had shown her it was possible, thank the Gods…

A rumble from her gut distracted her, thankfully, and Bellamy scented the air once more. Food sounded pretty good… but she was surprised to find that there was the scent of blood already present.

“Hmm…” A thoughtful hum left her.

Time to investigate.