Silvertip Mountain All that glitters isn't gold to me

set after she and Anita return from their scouting trip

Niita patrolled, feeling like a slacker since she hadn't been around to do it. It was irrational of course, there were others surely who patrolled while she was gone for she could smell them. It wasn't as if the task had been neglected nor was she the only one to do it. It was part of what she had spoken to Zeke about, the fear of being useless.

The morning was clear, the sun shining beyond the trees and it was already warming up. Birds could be heard chirping and Niita couldn't help the small smile that seemed permanently fixed on her face, she was just too happy to be home.

The trip to Moonstone Quarry had been a success, Niita would soon be a certified Scout. She was in no hurry to do it, Niita was ready to stay home for awhile and just be with her friends and mate. Funny how she felt at home here, considering she had only been around a few months or so.