without the dark, we'd never see the stars

For such a massive wolf Indigo traveled quietly through the forest. He had a special connection with the plants and flora. Indigo navigated the woods like he’d been born here, but he didn’t move with any sort of haste. The boy had nowhere to be. His responsibilities were minimal and his expectations lower. The path he traveled was foggy and his purpose had become blurred.

He remembered this place from when they’d trained, he’d sparred with Asla here. His heart broke again as the pleasant memory wandered into his head. He was really trying to take his aunt’s advice and get out and about. Most of his time was spent with Rue, the little deer like girl. They’d become fast friends and she helped chase the sad days away. Sometimes he felt like he was too much for her, like tonight. The evening was clear and warm. Rather pleasant had Indys mind been on his surroundings more than his problems.

Indigo ducked beneath a full branch of leaves into a small moonlit clearing and his bright blue gaze found a sight that made him give pause. ”Who are you?” He said only loud enough to make it across the space between them before he could even think. He would have asked it all the same but he would have been more polite about it. ”Sorry, uh.. I’m Indigo.”