Singing Sands

Regulus was the first to charge off, and Faite soon after, Surreal followed the two with her eyes as she settled at the edge of the sand, in a place where she would be able to watch all three children, and hear any approach from behind, and see any approach from the distance on the sand. A lot of her hoped Shai might pop up. It’d been a bit since that evenings lesson; she wanted to learn more, and teach her friend more. Regulus’ loud barks and yips drew her attention more fully onto her red son; he’d found something in the sand, and was circling it, challenging it to fight. A chuckle bubbled from her throat.

Zuriel hadn’t wandered far from her side. The second born daughter of her heart had given them all a few sleepless nights. The illness had been a severe cold, and as her daughter pulled through, Surreal saw the interest in herbs and healing kindle. Erani had caught that spark as well, and had begun teaching the silver and black pup about plants and their uses. Even now, Zuriels interest in it never wavered; the little girl had found a plant already. Surreal shifted her eyes to Zuriels find. It looked like a plant her mother would find interesting. ”I think she’ll like it, and I’m very sure she’ll know exactly what it is. We’ll leave it for now, and you can take some of it when we’re ready to leave; that way it lasts longer.” She cast a loving look to the girl, nosing her forehead. ”I’m proud of how fast you’re learning. Healers are a fine set of wolves.”

Regulus was still yapping, and Surreal sat up, looking around. She wouldn’t be surprised if someone came to see what the racket was about. She grinned as she saw Faite attempt to splash the big red pup with the sea water. Slowly, she left Zuriels side and slipped into the water, around behind her youngest, making sure not to splash. Once she had hopefully obtained her intended position, she hunkered down until her shoulders sank under the waves. Then, abruptly, she leapt up, rearing back to slap her paws into the water, aiming to splash both pups. Then with a laugh, she bounded out of the water, inviting them to chase.