Redtail Rise I wish that I could be like the cool kids

She reached the crest and stood there, panting and out of breath, jerking her head hither and thither as she looked for any sign of Reek, Saena and the others. The slopes appeared absolutely devoid of life. Fortunately, she didn't see anything that looked like remains among the wreckage. Smash sucked in a noisy breath at the thought that the rise's members might have fallen victim to the flames that had wiped out the territory.

When she heard footfalls and then a voice, the she-wolf spun. For a split second, she thought that might be Reek's voice, although the instant her orange eyes clapped upon the stranger, she knew her mistake. Ignoring the jolt of disappointment, she hesitated for only an instant before scrambling closer. He wasn't familiar in any way and an uncharacteristic frown dragged down at Smash's lips.

"Do you know what happened here?" she wanted to know. "And where're the wolves who used to live here?"