Noctisardor Bypass [raid] gunpowder meddling

A piercing noise shot through the quiet wood. it cut through his ears, ripping him out of his slumber.
Abel hadn’t been in the den that night. He’d been lazing against a large tree in the late hours of afternoon, and at some point dozed off into sleep.
Wh-huh..? The child jerked forward. He looked a mess. His fur was matted on one side from leaning against the tree. Dirt and pieces of bark clung to it. Drool dribbled down his chin, and exhaustion weigh heavy on his lids. 
Abel shrugged, dismissing the noise and leaned back against the trunk. He’d nearly fallen asleep again, but nearby rustling kept him awake. It grew louder and louder. A foreign smell grew more prominent.
Now he was wide awake and standing. He took a few steps forward and outstretched his neck to see where the smell was coming from.