Redhawk Caldera i warn you not to doubt the silence before the storm

After her morning patrol, Towhee relaxed beneath a tree near the caldera’s base and drowsed. She didn’t know how long she napped or what stirred her awake. But she sat up suddenly, blinking away sleep, to find what looked like an entire pack of wolves approaching with purpose.

Her fur stood on end as she swept to her feet and sent an earsplitting howl into the air, demanding the attention of her fellow Redhawks. She then resisted the powerful urge to barrel toward the borders, instead moving slowly toward the unwelcome assemblage even as she waited for reinforcements to arrive.

The guardian halted suddenly when she recognized one of the wolves in the party. ”Eljay...?” she cried incredulously.