Signature Lab

luminary

 By Foxey

chapter one

ONE DROP OF MOONLIGHT. I see the horizon from this spot on the tall hill, aware of my comrades behind me. I take a deep breath. "Maybe we should go down and rest there?" I ask nervously, bracing myself for their protesting mews.

"Really, Valerie?" Ky asks. "We'll have much more protection up here."

"I don't get it." I snapped. I was done playing calm. "If we're up here, eagles will flay us and feast on our skins. Down there, the only threat is the chance of rabbits snuggling up to us while we're asleep. And at this rate, we'll never get there."

The cats grumble softly as they trudge along the steep slope. I lead them, trying to look sure of myself without a trace of doubt. Hopefully, they'll listen to me now. "Val." I hear Svyn and I turn to see him, his blue-gray coat, and his hopeful blue eyes.

"Yes?" I ask a bit too sharply but he doesn't flinch.