[Skylar]

speech ♚ thoughts

The crickets began to sing their song as the sun headed towards the opposing horizon, leading the way to the end of another day. Gemini had gone through its daily tasks, and was about to complete the list for now. The rest can be done tomorrow, would be a phrase in the minds of many as they headed to their dens to get some well-deserved rest. Many, though, would be continuing on their patrol or going about their duties. Most activity stopped within the walls of the sheltered pack, but a good portion of it remained in motion, ensuring the safety of those who went to sleep.

Others were up for the mere curiosity of exploring in the dark. Skylar was one of them, evident by the shining blue eyes shimmering in the darkening environment as he walked in the tall grasses. The boy, now a yearling, was branching out in his little circle of familiarity. His curiosity was pushing him to the lines he knew never to cross in his puphood. Things that made him shiver still at the look his mother gave him should he wander too close. Now... now he was older. If he was going to help his family, keep them safe, he had to start exploring into unfamiliar territory.

Or so the logic of his mind told him.

Skylar exited the tall grass, heading towards the wall that represented so much for him. Safety. Protection. Fear. He trotted along it, feeling a mixture of emotions just being in the presence of the tall structure. Occasionally he caught glimpses of some of the scouts traversing the wall, and he wondered if Lev was on the wall, too. His mother always seemed to be working. "I'll make you proud, Momma," he muttered to himself with a small smile as he came upon the well-known gap in the wall. A short entrance to allow potential newcomers. Here he paused, sniffing about the entrance. Many scents mixing in the dirt below his paws, making his nose wriggle and his ears swivel as he listening. At most grass rustles he lifted his head and listened.

"Anyone there?" he called, his voice deeper now in his growing phase. Skylar figured it would be friendly, but something still brought a chill down his spine. "You can come out, promise!" Then again, he might just be expecting a play buddy.