Moonspear steal my sunshine

Sunshine!

The power of its warmth blessed her cheekbones with flushed delight. She beamed as its rays rested on her fur. Toad was so used to waking up to a damp and dismal world that it felt almost strange to step into the light and not feel water falling on her. Her fluffy coat was no longer soaking wet, and her spirits were lifted as the welcome sun rose higher in the sky.

It had been long enough that she had nearly forgotten about her meetup with Bronco and Meerkat, but the quick howl from the girl was an exciting invitation. Toad threw down the mountain toward the Pale, knowing the path well at that point. Her thick coat ruffled beneath her as she stepped with purpose, moving swiftly through the familiar trees until she reached the summoning spot.

The Pale itself that day was gorgeous, prettier than she had ever seen it before. She could hear her younger friends frolicking — or rather speeding — across it. The sun created sparkling curtains of light through the mists. Their coolness was pleasant as Toad trotted toward the glimmer of shapes she took with Meerkat and her brother. The coffee-coloured wolf was quick to join them, launching herself in a chase after Meerkat as she whipped past, shouting a much less melodic, RAAAAAAAAWWWWWRRR!

If she'd been smarter, she might have saved her energy for the hunt that would follow, but she didn't have this wisdom.