Jade Fern Grove the sun hasn't died

Last one from me!

Kieran - who had appeared as if out of nowhere - voiced his desire for a sit-down. Bazi did not wait for further input; Scimitar was right. The family was tired, hungry, and unsettled - and they all smelled like ash. Whittier's pleading voice moved her to act. "I'll settle the kids down," she announced, nudging each their fuzzy rears - a signal to move. "Come on. We'll find some water, then we'll hunt you something." With slow steps, she began to herd the family into the woods, towards the sound of water.