Heron Lake Plateau The clock may run out on us.

Despite the solemnity of the situation, Elwood felt pride welling in his chest as Tegan offered to assist him with carrying Orca's body. This allowed Towhee to take point and lead them to the burial site. The two Blackthorns positioned themselves and hoisted Orca, then began the slow trek to The Roost.

Once there, the little group prepared the grave and carefully placed their deceased relative in the ground. Elwood was bitterly reminded of her littermates, Stoat and Oriole, who hadn't made it past infancy. It was a sad day for the Redhawk and Blackthorn families, and when Elwood parted ways with Towhee, Niamh, Colt, and Tegan, he headed home to tell Finley of the terrible news.