do not swear by the moon

It was a strange night in a stranger land and the world had changed, but not for the better. It was hard to say what was wrong, try as she might Hanako couldn't really put her paw on it. All she knew was that her dreams were dark and clouded purple, whispers filling her ears as she jolted awake from a pain tearing through her stomach As though she was being torn apart from within. She gently patted the bedding to find it was completely dry, nothing was wrong. She was fine and Azure was right there sleeping soundly, as he should be.

And yet Hanako left the den as quietly as she could manage, her breathing calmed as she pushed west and found herself on the shores of Obsidian Beach. It was beautiful here, it always would be, but her attention was drawn to the moon that shone overhead. It was massive and looming, accentuating the tiny blue specks of light that danced and bobbed in the air. Like a poor imitation of fireflies, born from someone's fading memory.

She shouldn't have been surprised when she heard the heavy padding of paws across the dark sand. She turned, her ears flattening as she shot Azure an apologetic smile.

"I didn't mean to wake you."