Just Another Day

"I've also heard of evil bull monsters that live in the forest."

"Yep," Shanku paused and glanced back at the herd that was grazing just beyond the tipis. "Maybe that's why I don't like the Urych all that much..." she shuddered. "Those things are awful! We always had to hide in the trees if one of those things came around until the warriors could kill it. The bulls can easily stomp us into the ground and some of them actually eat us."

"Now I see!" Rajé clasped her hands together. "Your parents sent you to us to keep you safe! I was wondering why you would be so far from home without them."

"Yeah, something like that..." Shanku looked at the ground sadly and rubbed her arm.

"Come, it's supper time!" Rajé tugged at Shanku's arm in a friendly matter. Shanku followed Rajé quietly as she told the dark-winged cub of what kind of dishes to look forward to from her clan. They soon arrived at the tipi Rajé's parents lived in. After a few quick introductions, Shanku took her leave to seek out Dai.

"Evening, Shanku," Dai greeted the cub warmly as she neared his campfire. He had a pot bubbling merrily above the fire.

"Hey, Dai," she said forlornly and plopped down near the fire.

"Hungry?"

"I guess."

"Is something wrong?" Dai stopped stirring the pot.

"Do you still miss your parents?" Shanku asked as she stared into the flames.

"Every day. But I get to see my mother each winter when I go to Wynfall."

"Does your son live with her there?"

"No, he doesn't. He lives here with my wife, Zihna."

"Greetings," nodded a lady kurach.

"Eh?" Shanku had completely overlooked the dam and the human child beside her.