Posts by OracleNayru

I had walked out of the tree line into the clearing of sand. The blistering heat enveloped around me, the sand burned my paws, and I let out a heavy sigh. The waves lapped the shore in front of me, and a slight breeze blew across my face. This was home to me. This empty, desolate shore. Glancing to the horizon, I noticed that there were clouds billowing in the distance. Another rain was approaching.

"Yes, that would be wise. It's been difficult finding any fresh water lately." I turned to the voice at my side.

"How have you been, Hawkbreeze? It feels like many moons have passed since last I saw you."

I proceeded back into to the tree line, and glanced among the trees to find the most suitable of leaves. I carefully managed to gather a bundling of them, and carried them to where I stood, staring at the clouds.

"In which place did you think to gather the rainfall?" I asked, softly.

"I've gathered plenty enough for this."

I proceeded to where Hawkbreeze was digging, and began to help clear the sand.

"Where is the rest of the clan? Have you heard from any of the others? I'm quite worried about them. And what of our leader? Emberstar?" I asked with the most concern I've felt in a long time.

I looked back to the clouds for but a moment. They'd already approached much faster than what I'd expected.

"We must hurry. There will be rain in but a short moment."

"Ah, good, I'm famished. This weather is unsettling, as well." I said, turning to the two before me.

"Emberstar, I ask, how did you know where we were? I was uneasy without knowing where you were. Will you help us set up here? I'm unsure as to how long we will be here, though."

I took a deep breath, taking in the scent of the approaching rain, and let out the breath. I arranged the leaves in the sand pit Hawkbreeze had dug, and then sat, waiting for input from the two who stood before me.

I followed behind Hawkbreeze swiftly, and without a sound. I wasn't too soaked when I walked into the den, so I then curled up in the closest corner to the opening, and watched with Hawkbreeze. It had been too long since the last rain.

The rains were once very common, but the rainy season had begun to falter more and more over the years. With each passing moon, the land became more and more parched. The river that once ran close to the den had all but dried up, the sea no longer supplied fish, and just recently, the trees had begun to die off, as well.

"What do you make of this predicament," I asked, looking to Hawkbreeze. "what are we going to do? There's really no such place that we may go. This is all we have left, and it's dying off."

I sighed heavily, and turned to Hawkbreeze.

"When do you suggest we leave? I cast my vote as this: We leave tonight. This rain isn't going to settle any time soon from the looks of it, and we are quickly running short on freshwater and food. We've little choice left."

"Emberstar, Hawkbreeze, are you ready to depart? I have nothing left here."

I began to walk out of the den. It was small, but it had served its purpose for many, many moons. Many memories had been made here, but I was ready to leave it all behind. To survive myself, and to help my den-family, I would do anything.

"Then, we set off now."

I looked to the two of them. Emberstar. Hawkbreeze. They were practically my sisters. More than that. I couldn't explain. They were my family, though, and I would give my life to them.

I motioned for the two to follow me, and began walking. I was soaked in only a few seconds.

"What business do you have here, 'Falcon?'"

I growled more deeply than I have ever done before.

"You may as well die with them!" I barked.

"Emberstar, what do we do? One word from you and I'll finish this one off."

(Just figured it was easier. We've had a good flow with it.)

(By newcomer, we meant those that were fresh to the current roleplay. If you'd like, we can open up yet one more entrance? It would take only a few minutes.)

"We shall await your return, sister. Take caution on your walk, and go easy on yourself. These ten suns have been nothing but tiresome." I nod to Emberstar, as I turn back to Hawkbreeze.

The rain had followed us these past few suns, and had not let up. I was too exhausted to bother finding shelter, so I rested myself upon a rock, away from the puddles of mud, and closed my eyes.

I was awoken by the sound of thunder. It was too close for comfort. I looked at Hawkbreeze, and noticed something.

"Where is Emberstar? Has she returned?" I asked, standing and jumping down into the mud.

I began to call out to her.

"Emberstar!?"

My screams were consistently interrupted by a flash of lightning, and the thunder that followed just after.

"Emberstar hasn't returned yet!" I said to Hawkbreeze.

"I was so worried! My den-sister goes for a walk and doesn't return for who knows how long? With this weather? I am so relieved you are safe!" I said, exclaiming.

I sighed, dropped my head, and flinched when thunder struck again. I began to look around for anything that would provide ample protection from the elements. The rain had become a slight drizzle, and there was an eerie fog that had enveloped us.

"Let's go, then!" I say, motioning to Hawkbreeze.

I tailed the others, not saying a word. I was trying to fabricate an idea of some sorts. I didn't know this area. I didn't know the forest. I was used to the shallow trees and beach. The sound of waves still rung in my ears.

"I think I can climb one of these trees. I may be able to get a better look around us. If not, then we'll head west, just as Emberstar suggested."

I ignored the commotion below as I managed to squirm up the trees not so fragile branches, until I snagged one and almost fell. I slowed my ascending pace until I cleared above the tops of most of the surrounding trees. I saw next to nothing, until I noticed a rockface to the far North. It was a mountain's cliff. High ground. But a good bit of distance away.

I made my way down to notify the other's of my findings.

"Just a good bit of Tree-lengths away!"

"I am! You don't need to give me the tone of a Fox-Heart!" I exclaimed, climbing from the perch.

"I don't see anyone else helping to search for shelter. They're more focused on finding whatever food they can. I mean, I, too, am hungry, but I'm more concerned about where I'm going to find refuge."

"I know it may not seem like it, but I am thankful for the finding of this deer. You understand this. The others, though. They seem to be somehow lost." I responded quietly.