Go Forth And Have No Fear

Chade had hunted a few times at the firefly lake.  It wasn’t his favorite spot so perhaps not as much as others but when Ry had told him about getting to lead a group there for exploration Chade had been quick to agree in joining in.  It only seemed fitting he be with Ry at this moment and it would be good to get a look at the place since the snows had touched it.

Following the group his own eyes caught sight of several prey animals which brought a small grin to his features.  Not as many as warmer months but there was still food he might revisit later.  As they got to the lake though his head turned sharply to Ricin in surprise.

Walk on the icy lake?  Chade hadn’t felt real fear in a long time and to be honest he hadn’t known there were still any fears hidden underneath but as he looked at the frozen lake and thought of walking on it his stomach turned inside of him.  Visions of their sibling trapped under ice, scrabbling for air and then the terrible stillness came to his mind.  Thankfully everyone should be looking at the water so likely no one would notice the tension that came to his muscles or the widened eyes that were momentarily in place.

Collecting himself Chade just nodded in case any did look his way.  The young man knew what to do.  The fear was swallowed back and hidden from the world as when a thing needed to be done the emotions didn’t matter.  If stepping on the lake was to be part of this then he’d do it.


"Chade"