Redtail Rise metamorph

the clash of sun jaw and cloud eyes, now considered skin tooth in augur's mind, reminded him of himself as a man.

one day, the sons of the rise would too be men. one day the daughters would be women. it would be a test for the hunt-leader, to drive off the suitors and temper the younger males until they dispersed.

he understood wolverine's lack of blood relation to the rest of the pack would make her an object of affection, but he could not permit more wounds on her behalf.

sun jaw sought him. augur rumbled a greeting.