Heron Lake Plateau Aftermath

being the disobedient child he was, orochi was well out of the keep’s borders by the time minori burst out of them. he needed time to himself, time away from shadewood. his mother’s scent was there but try as he might he could never seem to pinpoint her exact location. the aroma taunted him and so he tried to distance himself from it. maybe he was just imagining things. 

minori’s call being so nearby was startling. never before had she pursued him when he slipped away, so why now? orochi reluctantly made his way towards her.

two figures sat on the horizon. one was minori of course but he couldn’t tell who the other one was until he got closer. it was one of the men who fought on the border months ago. orochi gave both of them a questioning glare before directing his attention to his caretaker.

why did you follow me? he was still convinced that they had come to haul him away. i can take care of myself you know.