She had finally grown used to being pregnant, and now a new madness set in. While she had found a way to ease her fears by building small traps and making sure she was always within eyesight of a pack member, Terra found her instincts running wild again with the need to find someplace comfortable. Terra wasn't sure what this comfortable place would be, just that she would know it when she saw it. Leaving the house Terra prowled through the lands, feeling uncomfortable with how large her tummy was. It didn't hit the ground, but when she was climbing up a slope she definitely felt eh grass tickling her.
Entering the woods Terra sniffed at each section, pausing occasionally near open tree roots, hollow stumps, and abandoned dens. Each one was thoroughly investigated, head deep in before she would dismiss it and move on. Pausing by a small stream Terra took a drink, sating her thirst. It would be nice if she was close to the water all the time. Normally it was no problem, but lately even heading out to get something to drink was exhausting. Shaking her head Terra continued on, trotting slightly. Spotting a small crook up ahead Terra slowed. It looked like the stream had split off from here some years ago, leaving a smooth sandy area.
The bank was comfortable, and it even had a shallow section that Terra could curl up in. Fussing about Terra dug at the hole, making it deeper than it had been before. Her head disappeared underneath, and Terra vanished into it's depth. It was a long time before she came back out, dirty but happy. Tail wagging she stretched out with a sigh, watching the birds flitting above. She'd found it.
Photo by Law_Kevin@flickr
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