Blackfeather Woods all in all, it's just another brick in the wall

She had a good point. Trauma did have a way of making one stronger, more able to handle the challenges before them. And more appreciative of the good times, too. Of all the love that was given. Maegi let her smile grow once more, nodding in agreement.

Despite everything—despite all the heartbreak, all the pain—she wouldn't change any of it for the world. It had brought her here, to this moment.

I'll let you eat and rest, Maegi murmured, casting one last loving glance at the puppies. I'll be around, Moonshadow. Call for me if you need anything.

With that, the Nona rose to her paws, carefully maneuvering her way out of the den and into the woods. She was excited to watch this trio grow up surrounded by all the love in the world. Blackfeather Woods may be a spooky place, but it didn't lack for heart. What seemed cold on the surface was, in fact, quite warm.