Big Salmon Lake Fate whispers to the wolf; 'you can not withstand the storm'

Jaida had liked Pyx and had been a bit sad to see her go, though she soon got over it. Traveling with her mother held its own kind of adventure, Jaida was often intrigued by the landmarks they passed or slept at for the night. Her mother was good at picking secluded out of the way places that no one would bother them in. Jaida no longer hid by her mother's side, learning that not all the wolves were like the red people or the scary male. Some were like Ms. Pyx, kind. Thus Jaida often spent her days playing as she walked by her mother's side, sometimes including Mama in her make believe games as well.

Today they had stopped at a huge lake, one that seemed to stretch on forever to the small adolescent. Mother pointed out the fish to Jaida, the fluffy girl licking her chops at the thought of catching one of the juicy fish. The aquatic prey didn't seem effected by the famine given that they lived underwater and the underwater plants hadn't been eaten. No established packs claimed this lake which meant the fish were still abundant.

Jaida crouched, copying her mother's stance and outstretching a tiny paw. Watching Mama carefully, she tried to reenact the movements but her slap lacked the finesse of her mother's, she was too slow and Jaida's fish swam away safely with the rest of the school following behind.

Watching in sadness, Jaida's ears flattened as she turned to Mother. She felt bad taking any food from Mama, given that her mother always gave up food to make sure Jaida was full. It made her feel guilty but the child was ravenous after a day of traveling, glancing at her mother's food hungrily.