I awake in the same place as before. Looking down at myself, I find that my appearance hasn't changed from my vision. I feel a weight around my neck and twist to see what it is. Around my neck a string of aquamarine gems hang snugly, some dripping down to create an upside down triangle on my chest. I frown. How did I get this? Did the elder-pup give it to me?
I shake away my questions as a nagging feeling comes from the back of my mind. It grows until I can't resist the urge to run. Run far, run fast. Just run.
I start at a trot, gaining speed until my paws fly across the ground, barely touching it. It feels as if time slows but I get faster.
All of the sudden the urge drops away, leaving me feeling tired. No, exhausted. I have no idea how long I was running, but it seemed like only a few moments. I am only awake enough to notice an outcropping of rocks that makes a small cave and crawl into it, before blacking out from exhaustion.
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The Chosen; Before the Journey
AcakOwl was on the brink of death, already in Sky Meadow when she was given a second chance. Waking up, she starts a new life with strange new powers thanks to a string of glittering jewels. Not soon after she settles in, she meets a black he-wolf with...
