Whitebark Stream Ring the Bells

Forward-dated to July 25, midday

Dante moved. He moved like he had never moved before. He moved like the wind itself was surging through his veins, propelling him forward over the terrain between him and the stream he sought out. Fire seemed to tear at his lungs and his chest heaved with effort, but the young man never strayed from his path, breaks kept as infrequent as possible. Even when the shadows of night began to sink their claws into the sunlight, the little mouse kept on his journey, the words of his wisp running through his mind. By the time Dante had passed the forest Lumiya had spoken of, he ached. Soreness seeped through every joint and his eyes were slightly raw from his lack of sleep and the sweeping winds that had battered his faced as he'd traveled.

It was all worth it though, every scratch and sore, every irritated joint, when he heard the ever-so-faint sound of distant, rushing water. His head flew up from where it had been poised lowly as he had trotted, the yearling's tired mind rising to alertness once again. He finally slowed as he met the border, sure to heed the scent markers carefully. Though Lumiya seemed to know the leadership of the pack, Dante had yet to see for himself if they were peaceful, and now more than ever he took great caution in engaging with strangers. 

His mind flicked back to Lumiya's words as he sent up a call, his voice clear and resounding despite the exhaustion that ran through him. He had been instructed to find @Artyom , and find him he would. Despite the focus he tried to maintain, Dante couldn't help but allow his thoughts to stray back to the silver woman as he waited on the border. He wondered if she had recovered some of the strength she had been lacking when he left her. Gods he wanted to get back, to keep his love well and support her through the stress that had overtaken her during the tumultous times they faced. He would come back with news of some hope, should all go well with Whitebark, and perhaps ease her worried mind.