Bearclaw Valley lost causes

AW, but seeking @Scarlett or another leader. :)

Despite her intentions to move southward, to explore these wilds more fully, Nova had remained in the upper valley. She had heard it called Sunrise Valley, though she was unsure of the meaning behind it. Lately she had been existing on rats and rabbits and the occasional unsuspecting bird, and it showed. Her coat was groomed and in place as ever, but it no longer shone. It was dull with her lack of nutrition and proper rest. Nova hated it, but carefully groomed and placed each strand of hair daily.

She moved across the plains of the valley, wondering what she would find next. Soon the scent of a pack crowded into her mind, assaulting her nostrils and sensory glands. Yet another pack? That was three or four she had either seen herself or heard of. Would this be one of those, or yet another new pack for her to learn about? Nova kept following the trail, pausing a few yards from the heavily scented border, lemon yellow eyes turned up to study the area before her. It reminded her a little of home.