Horizon Ridge Yeah she's there all right

The locusts swarmed the Ridge – as far as the eye could see the world had become a shadow with their presence, and panic clung to Gaia with the full force of regret. Had they done something to anger the gods above? What form of dark magic was this?
 
Fretfully, her paws carried her across the ridge lands, squeamish at the idea of the bugs that collected in her fur, and every so often shooting a panicked snap in the direction of one. She caught none with her teeth, and it served no purpose other than to stoke the fire that was her fear.
 
She loped to Saena quickly, telling herself that she only sought the woman to ensure she and the puppies were safe – but knowing in her heart it was that she wished for the ivory regal to assure her that all was well. “Saena –“ She began the sentence, and yet her words were clipped short as she saw the she-wolf snarling at a stranger – her form majestically intimidating in that very moment.
 
The insects became no more than a distraction in that moment, and Gaia leapt to action. Her own paws thrummed as she closed the distance, her jaws seeking penance to the lone wolf that distinctly threatened the cubs of the pack. Her jaws would seek him out, ensuring Saena could move back to her pups – the very reason the pack sought refuse of safety. She could have protected them herself, and yet she dare not go near them yet, for fear Saena's jaws would unleash upon her instead.