Long Winter's Sleep

Lukina napped blissfully in the grove, nestled down in a small clearing behind a clump of raspberry brambles. Rœkia was out hunting once again and though the young girl had begged to go with she was denied the opportunity. Rœkia said it was hard enough hunting solo without having to teach a child. Lukina thought this was terribly unfair. If Rœkia would just take the time to teach her then she could help and they could get a lot more food. A growl jerked her out of her sleep. Her heart beat rapidly as she realized there was a bear not too far off from where she'd been sleeping. Her eyes rested on the woman that was fighting the bear and immediately she felt compelled to help. Lukina sprang past the brambles and dove forward, nipping at the bears rear. It turned toward her and she swiftly danced out the way.