Red

Twenty-Eight.

Things at the cabin became a normal routine. A lot of the times Court would be gone in the morning and other times I'd wake up to him in bed. Today was the full moon so he wouldn't be here today.

With the full moon he stayed in the village to watch over everything as well as make sure no one got suspicious of him. This left me alone with Lyell and Xerxes. It wasn't as bad as it could've been. Lyell leaves me alone most of the time.

I was currently at the stove cooking up some stew to eat. I decided to use some of the venison meat for the stew and noodles Court had made.

Last night Court said goodbye before he left and gave me some food. I most likely wouldn't see him until late tonight or sometime tomorrow. He made some noodles for me to cook in case I wanted some.

The stew is currently brewing as I stood in front of it eating some of the lavender bread. Xerxes is at the table with some roasted meat in front of him. Lyell is in the living room propped up on the couch like usual. He wasn't bothering anyone.

Once my soup was down, I ladled it into a bowl before heading to the room. Once in the room I sat down on the bed and began eating my soup. On the full moon there isn't too much to do around here.

Court prefers that I stay inside during the full moon. For safety reasons which I had no problem abiding but it could get boring. 

So, for the full moon I typically found myself baking some food. Today I decided to bake some cookies and another berry pie. Xerxes was still in the kitchen when I came out to wash by bowl and began baking.

Lyell had gravitated into the kitchen and was leaned against the table talking to Xerxes.

"Court checks the borders on the full moon, doesn't he?" Lyell asked as I took out some flour and a few other things to make the cookie dough as well as pie crust. I put them in separate bowls.

Once the cookie dough was made I worked on the filling for the pie while quietly listening in on Lyell and Xerxes conversation.

"Yes, he always checks the borders and around to make sure no humans are out. He checks it more now since Thorin's packmate killed the guard who stayed to watch." Xerxes answered and Lyell nodded. "Why are you asking?" Xerxes questioned.

"One of our wolf scouts saw a human boy close to the border. He didn't go in, but he came close to it. He also had an axe and a bow with him. I don't know what he was intending to do, but he did leave. But I just wanted to pass that message down to Court. Thorin wouldn't be as kind." Lyell told Xerxes.

"Did the scout do anything?" Xerxes asked.

"Not that I'm aware of. He came and told me this morning after his shift was over. But since it's the full moon Court should be made aware of it." Lyell told Xerxes.

Xerxes nodded. "He'll be made aware of it after he's here. So, after the sacrifice we tell him since it's Thorin's packs turn to take it first." Xerxes told Lyell who nodded. 

I kneaded out the pie crust before filling it with the berry filling and starting the oven with the logs. Once that was done, I put the cookies and pie in before moving away to wait. Lyell turned around and walked over to the couch.

Xerxes turned to me. "I'm assuming Court told you to stay in?" Xerxes asked.

"He always does." I answered and Xerxes nodded.

"I took out some boar for you to make for dinner. It's all cut up and stored outside in the shed. I'll bring it in for you before I leave." Xerxes told me and I nodded.