Moonspear and here we go, life’s waiting to begin

Orca’s calming noises soothed Seal’s upset. The baby wolf collected herself and she leaned into her sister for comfort. So many new things outside the den fought for the child’s attention: a leaf blowing in the wind, the song-maker overhead, or the color of a purple crocus flower... Her head bobbed curiously as she watched it all and whimpered only a few small whines as she took it all in.

Then, her mother’s bouncing figure almost made Seal forget her worries! And Da was out there, too! Meerkat’s playful bow was contagious and it made Seal feel frisky. She gummed at Orca’s ear, wanting to play but still a bit unsure how to cross this rubicon.

Then, mustering up all her courage, she took one step outside and growled a tiny ‘rrrrooroooo!’