@Deacon RE: There is a full moon tonight.
Spring was just on the horizon, she could see it in the melting snow, taste it in the warming air. The pristine white blanket that had once coated the Earth, was turning to slush, caking mud to the bottom of her pads. A misfortune, but one she could overlook, should the prey return soon. Ready to hone her skill, and become the predator she was destined to be, Celandine reveled in the arrival of a new season, completely naive to the fact that spring would bring little usurpers to her throne. For the time being, she was free to roam, to learn, and to be the future queen. Secure in her position, at least for now, the youth thought nothing more on the topic.
Ascending the mountain was no real feat for the youngest Argyris. By then, she had already traversed the heights numerous times, her pale paws finding the surest foot holds with ease. Only months ago, her limbs would not have been strong enough to climb so nimbly, but nothing could stop her anymore. Not height, nor weight. Not even maturity, for she was almost of an age at which she could survive on her own. Although she did not plan to leave the safety of her kingdom, she awaited the day eagerly.
Reaching the highest peak on their little piece of the mountain in no time at all, she found herself with time to spare. When she had left the plateau hours ago, she did so with a mission in mind. Tonight marked another full moon, one she wanted to see.