That was, until she stood up. All four legs buckled, and in a panic, she dug her nails into the earth for better purchase. Her rapid breathing soon slowed to steady pace, and forcing herself to concentrate, she did her best to find her balance again. What was going on? Her dark ears pressed back against her head. Was it because of her poor diet? Had she blacked out and bumped her head? Whatever it was, it these symptoms had to be temporary. At least she hoped so. Forcing herself onwards at a slow and steady pace, she moved deeper into the dimly lit forest, tendrils of fog wrapping around her body like greedy fingers. The smell of wolves was in the air, but it was faint. While the thought of finally meeting another of her own kind brightened her thoughts, it was not at the top of her to do list. The dryness within her mouth and the headache which plagued her were more important. She was thirsty. She had to find water. Perhaps that would put an end to her problems and the impending feeling of grogginess. But lost in an unfamiliar forest and with her senses dulled, Juno didn't know which way to turn. As a searing pain throbbed through her temples, she pressed her dark head against a tree gently, clenching her teeth together. Maybe she should've stayed put. If only she knew something about herbs. Then she wouldn't be in this bind.
Her heart rate soon spiking, she slowed down, taking a quick breather as she took in her surroundings. Thickets and thorns were no longer surrounding her in every direction and she was now in the peaceful forest in to which was away from the Secluded Springs. Her ears twitched as the sound of pounding paws reached her ears. Her head raised slightly and tail raised, but it soon dropped into a comfortable position as she walked forward. Her one good eye remained curious as the shape of another came into her view.
It didn’t seem as if the female in front of her was having too good of a day, and upon closer inspection saw the girl’s forehead pressed against the tree. Tilting her head slightly, Nina narrowed her one good eye. Her mouth then opened, calming looking forward, "Excuse me, miss? Are you alright?" General concern radiated off of Nina as she stared at the girl in front of her. Something was definitely wrong.
Then salvation came. First in the form of approaching footfalls, paired with the unfamiliar scent of another lone wolf. Darkened ears twitched atop her cranium at the sound of Nina's concern filled voice. Gathering up the courage to pull her head away from the comfort of the tree with a wince, Juno turned to face the golden female. A weak, but friendly smile slipped across her lips, however fleeting it was. "No, no I'm afraid not." She took a few shaky steps forward. Somehow her sense of balance was still affected since her brief rest. "I woke up to find myself in this place just a little while ago. And with a most painful headache, no less." Nina may have been the first wolf Juno had run into, and she couldn't be sure how much she knew about these lands. But she had to take a chance. It was her only option. "Please, tell me. You don't happen to know where I can find some water? Or some herbs to ease my symptoms?" Juno spoke in a soft voice, looking towards Nina with the faintest hint of hope in her eyes.
Her paw steps were at a light speed, keeping in mind of how her leg had just healed and she didn’t want anymore damage occurring. The golden brown angel had gotten enough physical strain to the point of where she could jog about…she honestly couldn’t wait to show Koda. Knowing her mind could not stray though, she silently reached the patched of ginger, carefully taking the roots by the stems and nibbling them off before setting back towards the female. When she returned she nosed some of the orange plant forward before whispering, "Here…eat some of these. You need to chew them completely though. They will help with your headache."