The stars shone brightly, and the moon was full. Lisha closed her eyes, feeling the breeze against her bare arms and cheeks. In her mind’s eye, she could see the grasses of the plains swaying on it. Yielding, but never breaking. Feel the wind. His voice was always clear and strong. She smiled as her …
Lisha shook her head, fighting to stay awake. Fatigue was setting in and her legs ached. The early morning hours seemed endless, but when dawn broke, she felt a spark of hope mingled with guilt. Lisha thought of her father. It felt wrong to leave him when he needed her, but the sense of urgency …
“You would take the word of a child?” Amid the soft light of lanterns, the warrior’s face looked that much more intimidating. Lisha averted her eyes, turning them toward the ground. She folded her hands together, her arms resting in front of her. “I take the word of a Windrunner Cho Sah,” Umanii replied. “Then …
Many had gathered, far more than she could have imagined. Lisha looked at them, her eyes unable to soak in the sea of banners outside the Thunderhooves home. Each sat planted at the centers of the gathering Tribes’ encampments. Among stood hers. There are so many… The Thunderhoof, alongside the Sky Dancers, Ironhooves and a …
It was like the vision. The full moon shone high in the sky, its light lengthening the shadows across the cliffs and rocky terrain. There were no drums, however. Only an eerie silence greeted them. A soft wind blew, its chilling touch caressing her skin. Lisha shuddered, her tail swishing nervously. Something was wrong. She …
If only we had more time. She turned to the moon, its pale light shining down over the maze of boulders and rocky terrain. Lisha narrowed her eyes, catching a sliver of something behind it, barely peeking out. Aluna was watching from behind Narune. If I could see you in full, I’d feel more confident, …
