Moonspear smallest wingless

Stingray was there as fast as his legs could carry him down the mountainside, but not fast enough to beat the first responder. Alaric and Elentari were already there, both awfully close to his parents' den for the boy's comfort. Maybe if he knew either wolf better, he wouldn't be so on edge, but the urgency of Meerkat's cry had him shoving his way between two near strangers and his beloved mother on the inside.

Back up, he gruffly barked at the pair, a growl edging his voice. They were by no means intruding on the den, but any stranger standing a mile away from his ailing ma would be too close for Stingray. He was protective of her and the little lives she carried. They could assess her once her family had arrived and she agreed, and no sooner.

Ray quickly scanned their surroundings for Njord, who was sure to arrive soon if he was in the area, then ducked his head low and crooned a quiet, ma? What happened?