Embers in the Sky
Her travels took her farther and farther each time from pack lands, the woman would find herself in a new place every other day, and this time she would explore around the Eastern side of Alacritis. She ran as fast as her legs would carry her, not wanting to waste any time in the long summer day. As she raced across the lands, the sun beat down on her back, though she had started her trek a little late due to fulfilling her duties as a beta first and foremost.
When she reached her unknown destination, she would come to find a lake reflecting the dying sun. Casting her gaze back to the giant star, she watched its descent beyond the western mountains, it's fiery glow painting the sky. Returning her attention to the lake, she slowed to a walk as she moved towards the shore, crickets and loons could be heard, giving the place a feeling of peace. Stepping towards the shallows, the large woman lowered her muzzle to drink. When she finished, a faint light caught her eye and the babe would lift to gaze out over the water. Little by little, the phenomenon would show itself more as fireflies slowly came out of hiding. The sky had not yet entirely turned dark with the velvet blanket of the night hours, but it would be here soon. She stared in awe at the sight, this was her first time seeing such a thing. She wasn't entirely sure what they were, though they flickered and floated around like embers. She tested the air for a second, surely it wasn't fire...she couldn't smell anything burning. What exactly were those? |
