Blackfoot Forest open your wings

the cramps that had crippled her the day before had subsided somewhat, the children in her womb had stilled (but not dangerously so).  she was fatter than ever, but still she strode towards the forest.

she had not stepped foot here since THE DARK MAN had marked her, the lacerations still visible though their weeping had stopped.  she bristled as she stepped past the borders.

it was full of new scents, and despite the snowfall, his still lingered.  she felt his EYE turn from miles away and settle on her, and she bristled dangerously.  her breath hitched in her throat, and instinctively she felt one of her paws move to her abdomen.

what was she doing here?  it was dangerous but she had felt like she was ready, when in reality she had just made a mistake.  a low whine cut the air and her ears swiveled — she scented again, to make sure the man who assaulted her was not near and headed towards the source of the sound.

she looked like xan.  she felt a number of things all at once, most of them to protect the pitiful thing.  the crow went ignored for now, and reigi chuffed softly to get her attention.