OOC: Sorry for being late DX
The storm that had been brewing for the past few days had begun to pick up. Everything had felt off and even without her vision Hotaru knew that the storm was no ordinary shower. Wind howled, buffeting the wooden house and causing it to rock the foundation. Rain flew down, stinging Hotaru's muzzle and nose as she stood outside in the rain. The terrifying gusts took away all scents and made hearing nearly impossible. Hotaru stood with one hand braced against her partially open door, not daring to let go for fear of loosing her way. There was so much noise that it made the blind female feel dizzy and overwhelmed.
She had left Dalgina for only a moment, only long enough to have Fawkes and Kelia return to her. They had been off hunting in the village, just at the storm had hit. Neither bird wanted to go, but they also felt the need to provide food for their master. Before leaving, Hotaru had checked on Dalgina, trying to get her to follow Skye's command and go to the rest of the pack. Even if Hotaru couldn't go, at least Dalgina might get to safety. The black female had sworn she would be alright by herself and didn't have to heed their alpha's call, but Hotaru would not abandon her charge. Two pairs of claws gratefully dug into Hotaru's shoulders, letting her know that her birds were safe. Dripping wet from the rain, Hotaru felt her way back inside the house. Despite the lack of rain inside, Hotaru felt no safer. She could hear the wood creaking and straining against the powerful winds.
Neither bird spoke as their master moved into the house. All three hunters were wet, tired, and scared. Nothing like this had happening in their memory, and their panicked instincts only made things worse. Hotaru rasped gently on Dalgina's door frame, trying to call her attention despite the nose outside. "Dalgina, Ovi, I'm back. I will just be in to other room with Fawkes and Kelia. They had a frightful time trying to get back. Just... let me know if you need anything." The Maven spoke as she would to a frightened pup, her voice calm and comforting despite the fear that bubbled inside her and stirred her stomach.
After checking on Dalgina and Ovidu, Hotaru found her way to her bedroom. The windows shook and threatened to crack as yet another gust of wind blasted against the house. Rain pattered loudly against the roof and glass, nearly drowning out other sounds. Focusing on her task, Hotaru checked each bird carefully for injuries and gently dried their feathers with an old, moth-eaten cloth. It wasn't the best, but at least Kelia and Fawkes were a little drier. Fear began to coat her mind, making her shudder as she worked.
Muffled voices drifted through the walls, but they were so overpowered by the sound of the house and storm that Hotaru wondered if she had been imagining things. A hand pressed down onto her shoulder, causing the blind wolf to jump. Startled she turned around and sniffed. Adrain. Immediately suspicious, Hotaru backed away slightly. "What are you doing here?"
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