find your own way

Mortis did not like to be alone, he followed the scent of his mother as quickly as he was bal,e but still he lost her. Once she was out of sight, he trembled a little, and was forced to take on the realisation he was alone. At first, he wanted to panic, it was dark, and he had no idea where he was or what was down here.

He might have given in to panic, but he heard then a soft whimper. He almost didn’t recognise it as Azure, he didn’t think he had ever heard his brother make that noise before. He paused, titling his head, closing his eyes, and listened. It was Azure!

Somehow, knowing his brother was there, and frightened, bolstered him. He didn’t much like Azure half the time, and Azure had really confused his life, but he was still his brother, and Mortis still loved him. The pup took a deep breath, and considered the world around him for a moment. He might be frightened easily, and not comfortable with killing things, but he knew how to track a scent really well.

He strode through the darkness, trying to look calm and assured, and near immediately tripped over something on the floor he couldn’t see. He tumbled forward, catching his balance with his wings, and tried to pretend like nothing happened.
The exit is this way” he said with all the confidence he could muster. It was a guess, but not a random one. The air didn’t smell as stale in that direction.