Blue eyes looked at her tree, the large oak that stood where she had met Hel, and became a member of the Phoenix Valley family. She longed to sit in its wide curved arm, to be cradled under the warm sun. But how? She stood, on all fours it would be impossible to reach the high bough. Change then, her mind told her, become shape that would give her what she wanted. But, she wanted something greater. She wanted to run, fast and far to the large lake that held the very center of her thoughts. And for that she would need this form.
She turned her back on the mute friend, knowing he would be there when she came home. Now she needed to go, and ease her restless mind. Was it to soon, to go and see the snowy fey that sat prettily in the back of her mind, or had she paced around the valley long enough?
The timber female headed out again, to find the now familiar trails that led her around the boarders in a sweeping arc. She was able to travel the entire boarder just about a day, with her paws never stopping for rest, and her body only pausing for water. She had done it only once, and then had to rest for an entire day, which included hunting. But the day had started she wouldn’t get very far before she needed to sleep.
Almost ignoring the scents that rode the breeze, Anu could have missed her. But then again, how could anyone with eyes miss the gleaming white female that sat under the trees of their forest boarder. She stopped, taking in the sight, and forgot to not look so excited. Her tail dropped from a surprised stance to a lower more eager wag. Had she come to see her, or was it Iskata that she was looking for?
Questions bubbled at her surface, wondering so many things, but she controlled her voice and padded through the trees to greet her. Even if she wasn’t here to see her, Anu had been the first to find her and was ready to take advantage of that fact. As she approached she slowed till her was face to face with her friend.
“I’m glad you came.” Her voice and smile showed how glad she truly was, even if she had come for reasons that did not involve her, she was still happy to have her in her home, and could not help but express it. |