Stone Circle Well, I've been afraid of changing

After being dragged out of the den for what he'd later realize was his mother's funeral, Ikiaq hadn't so much as ventured near the entrance to the den again. That place was terrifying, and it took his mother away, and he didn't want to go anywhere. So here was where he intended to stay, for as long as he possibly could. His aunt and father seemed intent to force him out, though, both attempting at comfort. 

But it was really his siblings that drove Ikiaq out. The three of them following Siarut into the light caused a tug in the brown pup's chest - he didn't want to be without them. They were in danger, and... he probably couldn't do much, but at least he could be there. Kind of. 

Without a sound, Iki approached the entrance to the den, pawsteps slow and careful. He didn't leave the den itself, blue eyes scanning from individual to individual outside. What did they want from them?