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After the fear of the previous night had faded away, having all been expelled by the light of the next day, Whip emerged from the hole in which he had hid to tell his parents the news about what he had smelled. About who. Primarily, Whip sought his father, as Ferret's presence was an outright danger to Peregrine's safety, but Whip would also settle for his mother's audience. Thankfully, their scent trail mingled together as one so Whip felt no compelling reason to worry.

When he first found his parents, Whip was met with a peculiar sight. At first glance, Dad appeared to sleeping -- so Whip thought nothing of it. Not yet. His mother, on the other hand, was digging herself a mighty big hole. It took a moment before Whip put the pieces together. But when Whip finally saw that father's chest did not rise and fall with breath, he finally knew.

He didn't want to believe it. 

Whip took a step forward. "Dad," he spoke, hoping that his father would awaken and that this was all some sick misunderstanding.