The time had come to move the band, with the giant -scary- worm popping up on the beach of the Forgotten Isle, Atreyu didn't want to stay there anymore. She wanted to make sure everyone was safe, especially with Lailah's new brood. She wasn't sure where they would go just yet, but she knew she had to get them off that island. Azriel had loved the tactical aspects of it, there was shelter and it could be easily fortified, but the place had giant worm plants...Would you want to stay there? Hell no. The pink spotted woman laughed softly at her thoughts, shaking her head to clear them away and focus herself on finding a new home for her growing family.

Coming upon a grove of cottonwood and aspen trees, Atreyu's holographic eyes marveled at the little vale. It was a bit on the open side, which Azriel wouldn't like, but it had everything else they needed for the band to succeed here. Island life hadn't seen much by way of meat, but here there were at least some elk and whitetail deer to keep them fed. The island had many pools that caught the rain water, but most of it was swampy at best and she wasn't sure if anything other than insect larva and tadpoles lived in it or not. While she had drank from the small ponds, Atreyu was sure the water here would be less...amoeba-y. She had sick wolves she had to tend to back home, but maybe they could make this new place home for a while.

"Talk." || Think || 'Hear.'

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find a reason to smile everyday

It was time again, least now Fairytale was beginning to feel much better than she was before, Spring was now in full bloom. Waking up beside Oath had her feeling hopeful, as she tenderly nuzzled and nudged Oaths cheek. It was all in love though. She moved out of their room as watching Atreyu rise up and move. It wasn't that time though. Was it? It had to be, a determined look cast over the leader's facial features. Yes, it was that time that they had to find a new territory that they could make home for even a season.

Giving a soft chuff out, her tail dancing behind her slender frame. Sure, the journey to the dam had taken some energy that she had saved up. Her eyes opened up widely as they gaze over the aspen trees and cottonwoods. The sound of fresh water gurgling and bubbling as it moved, a smile. The yearling looked to her leader a smile spread across her own facial features.

"This is just like a book." It was honestly all that the girl could mutter out to Atreyu. "There's so many things that we can use. And we can possibly trap live animals, to get our resources up in numbers. Deer wont be easy but rabbit is." Stating with much excitement. Her tail dancing wildly behind her frame.

"speech" | thinks

Oath stretched as he rose from the soft bedding he shared with Fairytale, blinking the sleep from his cyan eyes as the light of spring filtered through their den. The warmth of her gentle nuzzle lingered on his cheek, and a soft smile tugged at his lips. Her optimism always had a way of brightening his spirits, even during these uncertain times.

The red-horned yearling followed shortly after, his lean frame moving with an eager energy as he trailed Fairytale. His steps faltered slightly as his gaze caught Atreyu ahead, her holographic eyes glinting with a steely determination that spoke volumes. The time to move had come, and it seemed Atreyu had already begun scouting.

Catching sight of the cottonwood and aspen trees, Oath’s breath hitched. The vale sprawled out like a page torn from one of the fairytales he loved to hear his companion whisper about. The sound of the bubbling stream filled his ears, a melody that promised respite and renewal.

“Fairytale’s right,” he murmured, stepping closer to his sister. His voice, though soft and melodic as always, carried the warmth of conviction. “This place feels like a story waiting to be written. The trees, the water; it’s alive. We could make this work.”

His eyes gleamed as he turned to Atreyu, his tail flicking slightly behind his dire form. “Azriel might argue against the openness, but with the trees and the stream, we could create natural barriers. We’re resourceful; we could find a way to protect ourselves here.”

Then, glancing at Fairytale with a teasing grin, he added, “And I’m sure Fairytale could decorate to make the place feel even more magical.”

Oath's grin softened into a thoughtful expression as he gazed at the vale again, his mind already racing with ideas. “This could be a good place to rest and rebuild. It’s far from the island, far from the... worm, and it’s full of potential. Is that what you were thinking, Atreyu? Smart.”

"Speech"

Oath Morningstar

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