Limitless Luna

Chapter 10

Catori's POV:

My heart was pounding as we boarded our plane headed up forth to the North Western Canadian territory our goal is reaching YellowKnife by this evening. While in flight we were able to book a hotel for the night as well as get a rental jeep. Planning on arriving late in the evening and staying put over night until morning so we could figure out exactly how to get to Witch Li's cabin which of course is situated deep in the forest far from town.

With the bright early sunrise we head down stairs to eat a hardy breakfast. Not having packed for a northern trip we ended up spending a bit at a couple local shops getting proper jackets, pants, and hiking shoes. These were back up items like a paper map in case we got lost out on the trails in our Jeep and to carry with us if the going gets tough and we end up making our way in our fur since there aren't wheel chair accessible roads in the forest for me.

Loaded into the Jeep with our GPS plugged in we head deep into the back roads, just as predicted we arrive to a point on our map that suddenly tapers off without even a dirt road, we're surrounded by massive trees and wildlife, hours from any civilization. The view is breathtaking and the air is cold and crisp, puffs of air turning foggy as soon as they leave our body. "Well Darlin' looks like we're on foot from here on out." Easton goes out setting up our travel packs as I shift and shake my fur out enjoying the cool weather over my thick fur coat, stretching my muscles, excitement fills my heart with joy.

Easton straps my pack on my back before shifting and sliding his head into his own easily stepping into the straps before I use my muzzle to tighten the straps on him. "Love, this is one of the most beautiful areas I've ever been to!" I mind link him before happily yipping and pouncing on the snow dusted earth beneath us. "The scent of clean fresh outdoors is marvelous" he nods "Come now, we must make good time before it get's dark. I'm not aware of any packs being local to this area but there are still many other forms of wildlife that I rather us not run into Especially bears" he says.

I rub my head on his shoulder, "You're right, let's go" in our fur our sense of direction is much sharper along with the rest of our other senses. We follow in the direction that our map showed observing the land marks, rivers and turns. Stopping for a drink it the crystal clear stream before picking up a couple snow hares and washing off. 

"Easton there's a large fallen log just up ahead, I think it's our best bet to get across without having to submerge ourselves in the ice cold river" He goes ahead testing the log for weaknesses "Okay, seems sturdy enough, there's only the scent of deer nearby. I don't think it's much father to Witch Li's cabin."

Just having cleared the log I jump off following Easton, there's a scent in the air that I can't place.. it's something big. The rustling of leaves and snapping of a twig to my left make me freeze in place. "Easton.. " I mind link him. I look up in time to see a Massive Moose walk mere steps in front of me. She's followed by two much smaller one's which I'm sure are her offspring making her 10x more dangerous. I hold my breath trying to avoid her noticing me, I've no intention of harming them. Thankfully she keeps on going without ever having realized I was almost underfoot.

Easton slinks his way over to me, licking my face and checking me all over. He sighs in relief before nudging me forward. "Let's go sweet heart, that was a close call." I quickly follow him as we make our way around boulders, over little frozen streams, and over rotting logs for what felt like forever. Until he stops suddenly with me almost walking into his rear. My ears perking forward as I scent the air. "Babe a little warning would be nice" I say bumping my shoulder into his before licking his cheek.