Duck Lake every time she shines

It was nearing sunset when Vires decided to make her way over to the lake, while being newly acquainted with the stretch of territory that her nearly dead pack occupied she found the lake most peaceful. Well outside of her cozy den that is.  The air was slowly slipping silently into a deep chill that seemed to rein throughout her bones.  Vires noted this as she made her way lazily to the lake. She still hadn't an idea of why the lake called to her, but she felt the need to find out. The lake suddenly came into view. Vires approaching from the western end was hidden by the aspen that so proudly called this place home.

Vires lifted her head and looked up at the trees. Stretching taller than she will ever be. Standing stiller than she could ever be. Staying more silent than she could ever be. Standing firm throughout the fiercest storm and drought. Something she once again could never do. With this realization in her head Vires worried for the outcome of her silent pack. She needed everyone that was left here if she were to survive. One standing aspen is more shielded and protected if others are around, even from the most deadly wind. Vires sighing let her gaze drift across to the lake. She noted the waters, a blue that matched her eyes, clear and focused. 

Vires also spied a wolf, whose fur as wild as the westerns winds. As thought a thorn bush took the shape of a wolf, spikes become fur. Vires crouched fearing the wolf had already seen her. Observing the wolf Vires stayed low, watching. The wolf all in about went into a howl. The hot air cascading out of the wolf's muzzle. Drifting into the air as a butterfly did, freely without care. The howl, was one Vires couldn't understand, but she felt the need to reply to it. Standing tall, firm, and silent as an aspen Vires howled back in reply. Letting emotion run over her pelt, not caring what came out just she needed to reply. Once the call ended Vires made her way out of the trees, and into the world.

set by sophie