The situation was looking worse and worse with each passing day. Blitz was no closer to finding the damned coast than when he had first woken up in this strange land. He had made it a point of avoiding the natives, paranoid of what they and their packs might be like. As much as he liked to admit that he could do this on his own, the truth was, that he would eventually need the knowledge of someone who knew this neighborhood. The only positive turn of events, was his recent reunion with his sister, @Niq'x. They were back together, and most importantly, she was safe. Even if they were completely lost.
When the soot colored male set out to scout the lands, or attempt a hunting mission to keep their bellies full, he was faced with yet another predicament. Leaving Niq'x alone. What if she wandered off and got lost again? What if he couldn't find her like he had the first time? Or what if some hostile male wolf started bullying on her? No no no! He shook his head furiously. He was just being paranoid, that was all. Yet he couldn't help his protective, sheltering instincts from kicking in, especially in this environment. Plus with the winter, the weather was not exactly on their side either. But at least Kelp was around to look after her. The adult male wouldn't let anything happen, he was sure of it. Even with that reassurance in mind, it was still not enough to keep Blitz's bitter mood from rearing it's ugly head once he was alone again.
Travelling northwest, he was surprised to find that the Fireweed Rise continued on to become the Hush Meadow. An area he hadn't explored before. He doubted he would find water here, but the inviting patch of forest was interesting enough for a closer look. If he couldn't find water, then maybe he could try looking for prey instead. Further exploration presented him another surprise. Within this woodland, was a rocky formation, complete with a small pool of water and gentle falls. He sighed, grumbling quietly to himself, looking into the pool at his reflection. This was
not the kind of water he had been hoping to find. But. If this trickling water was here, then it had to have been fed by a greater source. Blitz was just about to rear up on his hind legs to get a better look over the stones, when a flicker of movement from the corner of his eye halted him. A flash of brilliant silver fur sweeping into the depths of the caverns. Curiosity overcoming him, he cautiously approached the entrance and slunk inside. Whoever or whatever had filed in ahead of him, he didn't want to corner, in case they proved hostile. His careful approach said that he was merely inquisitive, and not looking to stir up any trouble. A low chuff blew past his lips, alerting whoever was inside that they were not alone. As his voice reverberated off the cavern walls, he paused, and waited for the reaction he knew would come.