Broken Antler Fen We'll give the world the world to you, and you'll blow us all away

Mato’s existence thus far had been a peaceful one. Though his short life had not been marked by anything spectacular, he was content with his existence. He could sense other beings, but the forming child could not comprehend just what they were or how important those beings would be to him as they continued their lives beyond the womb. Honestly, Mato did not know of the life that awaited him outside of Pearl, but, in due time, he would be surprised by this discovery.

All had been calm on the day that it had been decided that he would be evicted. Nothing out of the ordinary had occurred and instead, as always, he merely floated on with a false sense of existence. But, suddenly, something happened that would change the first-born’s life forever. He felt the convulsions of the walls that had once grown to protect him but thought nothing of it. Instead, he continued about his business- whatever that even was at this point in his life.
It did not take long for the birthing process to get Mato in his way, drawing him from the only world he had only knew and into a new one. He slipped easily, despite the pain it brought Pearl, from his world and to the new one, landing heavily upon the den floor. Swiftly, the new mother went to work, freeing him from the vessel that has ensure his protection, and brought him to her side. He was lulled by the gentle, loving vibrations of her words lulling him easily and responded to the best of his ability by ushering some grunts into the air.

When he was placed at her side, Mato’s instinct kicked into drive, directing him by scent to the intoxicating aroma of Pearl’s milk. Latching on, Mato suckled and soon he was filled to the brim with the delicious concoction that was would aid him in this stage of his development.

A yawn escaped him as he unlatched and soon Mato was lulled into the gentle arms of slumber, all too unaware of the life that he had been granted.