Redhawk Caldera There will always be perilous waters

Mommy's birthing had been perilous, terrifying and exhausting to Eljay. After they had been born he had slept by mommy's side for a few days, refusing to leave her side because he was so scared she might be stolen away just as he left the den, afraid something would happen while he wasn't there.

He had gone out to check on the firebirds today though, strides hasty so that he could return home as soon as possible. It was Gannet that he found first and with a soft smile Eljay encouraged him, "Well done," as he watched the boy's victory over the stick.

Then he nosed Gannet's fur and saturated, "Wanna go look for treasures for Petey?" Eljay hadn't been around the firebirds as much since Peter died, and if he was he'd just ask where Peter was or go look for him. He thought that once they'd collect treasures for Peter they could go find him again, to show him how much reason he had to be here, with them, and not hide away... wherever he was.