Ravensblood Forest For the Record this is Self Destruction

he'd found himself less happy than usual these days, a fact that was beginning to feel like chains weighing him down each time the sun would rise or set. he'd left his homeland not for freedom, but in the pursuit of happiness. he had discovered that happiness only to turn around and have it runaway, and now all that was left to decided was whether or not he'd give chase.

if you would have asked him to make a decision three weeks ago he would have given his answer in a heartbeat, however recent events complicated things, made the choice harder than it should be. he was to be a father, and that terrified him. he wanted kids, he just didn't want them now. to stay or to go? his thoughts tormented him as he made his way through the familiar forest, mind clouded to the point that he didn't even notice the unexpected company lurking near.