Aquatics 101

This had been on Maverick's mind for some time now. Sitting on the pebbly shore of the lakes at the heart of their homelands, the dire brute gazed out over the glistening surface of the water beneath the late summer sun. It felt like only yesterday that he had saved his daughter from drowning out in this very lake when it had been an icy black void. That day had been the scariest of his life, but it had also showed him that he needed to teach his children a very important lesson, one that could very well save their lives one day. Rising to his paws, Mav trotted up to the edge of the water, letting the waves ripple gently over his toes while he waded into the cool water. In the heat of the day, the water felt incredible! Refreshing and relaxing, and placid to a point of almost stillness. The perfect environment for a swimming lesson.

Taking a deep breath, Maverick surged forward and lunged into the water, diving beneath the crystalline surface. He loved the water and loved to swim! Propelling himself with all four legs kicking through the lake, he was instantly reminded of the swing he had built with Venom back at their old Archipelago home. He wondered if it was still there; maybe he'd take his kids there sometime. Breaking the surface to reemerge, Mav took a deep breath of fresh air and paddled his way back to the shore, his fluffy coat now slicked to his body like a streamlined otter's would. Lifting his muzzle skyward, Maverick gave a call for Rebel to come meet him. The time had finally come. She'd be learning how to swim today.

WC: 286 / 1500

"Maverick"