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When X'yrin darted towards the mountain Kiara dashed forward to catch up. Once the young wolf was near the nomad she reduced her pace. Kiara followed closely behind X'yrin as they made their way toward the base of the mountain. The young wolf moved at an easy trot as she meandered around obstacles. Kiara's ears were forward and he tail moved freely as she traveled. The early morning air was cool and each breath let out a small amount of white steam. Fall would soon near its end and winter would be approaching soon. It was imperative that Kiara fully integrated herself with the pack before winter arrived because she would not be able to survive on her own.
The pair soon approached the entrance to the Mai Caverns. Kiara stopped at the wide entrance and looked down the long tunnel. Though light penetrated partway into the caverns, it did not reach very far. The minimal amount of light showed a gentle slope at the entrance but there was nothing to indicate what the state of the ground was like further on. The arctic wolf could see how a spirit might be trapped within the caves. One could easily get lost within the dark and never get back out. Kiara gave a small bark and listened carefully as the echo was returned from deep within the cavern. The snow wolf turned to face her new companion, You ready to go down the dark creepy tunnel? she asked mischievously. The young wolf grinned at the prospect of going into the Mai Caverns. It would be an adventure.
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