Two Rivers Isle kindred shadow

tired and saddened by the aggressive attitude of his brother, deku had set out into the wilds with the intention of finding someone who wanted to hear a story or share in his love for the heavens that stretched overhead. this search had led him out of the wood and into a terrain that had fresh water flowing through it and a slice of land in the center that seemed as though it would have been a good territory for claim. the young boy drew his head upward and drank in the fresh scents of the trees and foliage. a breeze carried the stronger aroma of another pack to the east of where he stood.
 
there was a moment of hesitation. the young starchaser turned his head and glanced back over his shoulder toward the shadewood. his mother was likely dealing with an ornery orochi or hunting for the remaining members of their pack. deku wondered where many of their numbers had gone, but he did not understand the possible threat of losing their home altogether. a soft sigh passed through his dark lips. the young boy bent to drink from the water, savoring the coolness of it. his glittering silver gaze moved upward to the blue sea overhead and he smiled.