Ravensblood Forest one fish, two fish

the sun hung low in the sky, its golden light dancing across the rippling surface of the river. firefly stood ankle-deep in the cool water, his bright eyes locked onto the shimmering forms darting below. he had spent countless mornings here, learning the rhythm of the river, studying the way the fish moved like fleeting shadows.

his muscles were tense, coiled with focus, as he waited for the perfect moment. patience, he reminded himself, hearing @Meredith 's voice echo in his mind. let the water forget you’re here. a flash of silver broke his concentration, and in a heartbeat, he lunged. his jaws snapped shut with precision, and when he lifted his head, a wriggling trout glistened triumphantly between his teeth.

firefly trotted to the bank, his chest swelling with pride as he added the fish to the growing pile beside him. the once-clumsy wolf who scared off more prey than he caught was long gone, replaced by one who moved with practiced ease. he glanced down at the water, his reflection smiling back at him. 

not bad, he murmured to himself, shaking the droplets from his fur before stepping back into the current. there was plenty of daylight left, and firefly wasn’t done proving just how far he’d come.