"Hmm... should I really be doing this?" Aleera thought as she paused on her walk. Faeron had told her to stay close to the clan and help gather food for the next day. He had said something about being responsible... But what was fun about following orders? Maybe boring old Aiya and quiet Panora didn't mind, but Aleera was full of adventure! One little trek couldn't hurt... right?
"As long as I don't run into that scary Evalon. Even Aiya can't control him," she muttered to herself, then giggled as she sighted a small stream before her path, lined with smooth stones and feathery ferns. She ran and jumped straight into the cool water, splashing here and there and playing with the small fish that scattered from her dainty paws.
