Blackfeather Woods Walking by your side

Taki was woken from her sleep by the familiar pounding in her head. She sat up slowly, closing her eyes back for a few moments as she attempted to collect herself. She knew the pain would be there for hours, no matter what she did, and doing something would at least somewhat distract her from the discomfort. She heard Taktuq's slow, soft breathing and was glad that she still slept. She knew she could leave the child in here, sleeping, and she would be safe. The den they had found was hidden and secure, and just big enough to fit the three of them snugly and comfortably. 

She got herself up, wincing a little at the rush of blood from her head caused by the movement. Once she had recovered, she looked back to make sure her niece was still asleep, and seeing that she was, headed from the den into the chilly, clear night. It wasn't long before she found Taikon's scent, and she followed it, curious about why he wasn't in the den, sleeping with her and Taktuq. 

His scent was easy for her to pick out from all the others, and so it was not hard for her to find him, covering up one of the caches. She assumed he had hunted again since that seemed to be what he was doing most often. She appreciated not having to worry about that, especially when she wasn't feeling well, and it was even better that it was something he did without prompting from anyone. The thought had an affectionate smile lifting one corner of her mouth until she saw him staring at the dirt, looking upset. The smile fell away, leaving only a frown as she finally reached him. She brushed against him, nuzzling her head under his chin as she liked to do. Are you okay? she asked softly but with obvious concern.