Unseasonably Warm [Atreyu]

Val’s ear flicked, scaring off an insect that had attempted to land close to her eyes. This was her third spring, her birthdate having recently past, and she was pretty sure it was unseasonably warm. Perhaps she did not have enough experience of the seasons to come to such a conclusion, but it seemed to be something she felt in her gut. The air smelt different, not bad, just different for this time of year, early. She was pretty sure the sweet floral scent should have only made its arrival much later.

She stood atop a slight rise in the land, surveying the area. In the distance a herd of some or another large prey animal grazed. She watched for a few seconds; she was pretty sure she had never tasted such large creatures, yet it did not bother her… much. Meat was meat, right? She shook her head, clearing her thoughts as she shifted her gaze to the shallow creek. Her lips twitched, a semblance of a smile that was gone as quickly as it appeared. She walked slowly and steadily towards the creek. Not wanting to appear too eager for the drink of water that it promised.

The area was beautiful, flowers were beginning to bloom and the grass was long, the hills of flowers rolled, almost looking like a green ocean dotted with colour. It was by no means quiet, insects buzzed, birds tweeted and there was the sounds of smaller animals scurrying around in the grass.

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