Larksong Grotto monster

Last one for Tapat!

His father was with him, and he licked over his wounds. It hurt the small boy but he was too tired to complain or scream about it. His brother joined his side and the pup felt a lot safer now. However his mama was still missing. He wanted her comfort too, but he didn't dare to go outside again. He would not go. He was attacked there. He didn't want to experience such pain again. He huddled close to his brother, eyes still teared up but he wasn't excessively crying.

His father also told him to stay inside. It was clear for the boy. He would stay inside and not leave this place, ever. He could not go outside. The youngster got close to his brother, hiding his small white face. Tapat's tail firmly lodged between his legs. The pain and mental distress exhausted him. Soon the warmth from his sibling got him into a light sleep. He was oblivious to what was happening outside. Though the youngster had learned about fear today. Something that he was unlikely to forget.