Ravensblood Forest just 'cause you're lost

He was doing it. Breathing heavily Eljay had left Drageda's borders, feeling guilty to leave his pack behind but knowing that he needed to impress mommy and daddy, and the Heda, too. They would see how fierce he was if he showed up to the war, surely — but he couldn't so easily pull this off. Showing up to the Caldera might get him sent home so Eljay decided he would stay outside of the territory and at least attempt to be sneaky, stay away. He'd find nearby plains and wait 'til they'd pull out to fight, and then he would join them at the last moment. Eljay thought the whole idea silly even as he travelled and he often considered maybe it was time to just go back, turn back, stay home. But nothing was going to happen out there. They'd be safe with or without him, but he couldn't bear the thought mommy might die if he didn't do something... So he had to.

Despite his many doubts to turn back he never did. Eljay'd eaten up before departure and wasn't hungry yet when his weary paws reached Ravensblood Forest. He entered it somewhere round noon and kept going what he thought was south, but wasn't too sure really what direction he was actually headed. By the time darkness found its way to the cold lands Eljay had no clue where he was going anymore and the forest just seemed a blur. It was the shortest route but he was beginning to regret it. Upon hearing a rustle he called out a frightened "hello?!" hoping someone friendly was nearby.