Larksong Grotto Forget the flowers

Alright everyone! Let's get this claiming howl rolling! @Tavi @Ditty @Eslani @Jhala
@Skeet and @Lunar Eclipse, I'll keep this thread open long enough for you two to post once your joining threads are complete so y'all can be founding members!

The sun sank low over the ridge and a dusky blanket of shadow began to creep across the grotto. Reek looked up from his position— lying prone on the lakeshore, sprawling spread-eagle in the waning day light. There, he watched in silence as another long day faded away into night. As the sun finally slipped away, relinquishing it's shift to the moon, Reek let loose a sigh. His work had come to fruition. His (and Tavi's) pack had swiftly come together, and while they were small in size, Reek couldn't help but feel a sense of pride overwhelm the sadness that had burrowed so deep in his stomach. This place -- this strange, yet beautiful land -- was now undeniably his.

With so much pride whirling around Reek's gut, he could hardly contain himself any longer. He rose from the spot and pointed his muzzle to sky. With lips parted, Reek let loose a long and inviting howl in the hopes the rest of his pack would join their voices with his and make their presence known to the world.

With a cacophony of voices blaring into the sky, Reek couldn't help but wonder if they could be heard from the Maplewood— the claim he had left behind.