To the top of the mountain and back

I JUST WANT A TASTE

The cool evening air ruffled his fur as he walked along the edges of the rocky mountain. Eraithus' paws had already been used to valleys and rocks - but now that he lived on such territory again his pads had toughened. The sun was just beginning to set something that he had gotten used to was being up later in the night. His sleeping patterns never concerned him as long as he got his duties done he was happy. Although he always aimed high he knew he wasn't ready yet even if he wanted to be. Ask Recluse for a promotion? So soon. He chuckled at the thought - just because she had judged his fighting skill, he had gotten close to some of her children and even to Deathbelle. Not in a sense that he was super close but his support was growing for a place he actually felt like he belonged.

Eraithus was quick to empty his mind of all thought. Stopping just along the edge of the cliff he looked down to see how far up the mountain he had gone. At least halfway, he could feel the warmth exploding out from underneath the side of the mountain. Blackened and charred rock lay everywhere. Even after so many seasons it was clear that Mount Volkan had erupted - when he first came here the land was still recovering from the disaster he had been so lucky to avoid. Sitting he curled his tail around his haunches, taking a deep breath in. The chilly air still cooled over him, they weren't out of the long winter just yet despite summer being here.

MADE BY MINNIE of BTN