Snow Maybe About It... Let's Have Fun!

Athena leads the way toward the massive mountain in the distance, her amber eyes glancing toward Cerberus and Lucian to make sure they are handling the trek well. Since she had told the young heir about her life as a nomad, the earthen wolf had been determined to take the red and black wolf out on an adventure. As summer covers the southern continent and the hot days stretch out longer, Athena had begun to form a plan. She knows the north will be cold as winter settles in and she wants to show the young heir snow. With her mind made up, she had approached the King in secret to ask his permission to take the young heir on an adventure for a few days. Chimera had graciously agreed on the condition that they take several of the mastiffs that guard the family with them. She had agreed to the terms and quickly set about packing supplies for the trip and had enlisted the help of Lucian to help make sure she had everything they would need.

Lucian seemed interested in where they are going and Athena had happily told him the plan. Perhaps it is the wolf’s missing ears or his scarred body that made the earthen wolf think that he might need a happy get away too and so, she had extended the male an invitation too. Now the trio make their way through the cold lands, going slowly so as not tax any of the travelers. Athena had taken time to choose a plush fur cloak to wear on the travel to help combat the weather and had even gone so far as to pick out pelts for her traveling companions as well. She had offered Cerberus a thick grizzly fur that had a small chain in the front to keep the cloak from falling off. Lucian had been offered two plush lion pelts with a similar chain on them. Packs with food, water, and other various supplies have been slung over a few of the mastiffs backs in saddlebags.

Confident they have everything they need, Athena leads them toward Fenrir’s maw. Finally, the pathway up the mountain appears and Athena cheerfully beckons them onward, promising a great surprise further up. As they ascend, the air becomes even colder and Athena pulls her fur a little tighter around her. About one quarter of the way up, the pristine white of freshly fallen snow can be seen in small patches. She stops to allow them a short rest before continuing onward to the spot she had picked out. The path twists and winds and they take it slow but eventually, they reach a large plateau that is covered with snow. Smiling, walks toward the edge to show them the view of the land below. As her companions look, Athena sets to work setting up camp and taking the supplies from the mastiffs. In short order she has struck up a fire and laid out furs on the snow-covered ground.

Looking to Cerberus and Lucian, she says, “Well? What do you think? Pretty right?” A smile is on her face as snow starts to fall around them. The fire crackles and pops happily, offering a warm resting place. Stretching, she asks, “So, what do you guys want to do first?” She looks from Lucian to Cerberus as she waits to hear the plan.


WC: 565
Total WC: 565/1500

"Athena Nocturna"