After the hearing, my father began diligently preparing the expedition with the other members of the hunt and I continued to attend the teachings of the tribe with my brothers and Helge. My relationship with my brothers was somewhat uncomfortable, although at first glance it seemed that we were getting along, in fact, Quinn was a little away from me and Avon was watching my steps carefully as if making sure that I did not do anything strange.
It felt like having bodyguards and watchmen at the same time. My consolation was little Helge, every day he was closer to me, and felt that our relationship progressed over time. The truth is that with each passing day I felt him more like a brother than my neighbor.
Talking about the winter, each day that passed, the weather became colder, and I could observe how the fruits of the trees withered and the leaves fell. In all the houses bonfires were started at night and for the first time since I got here, I saw the night illuminated. Everyone's clothes became much thicker, and the children rejoiced because with the winter the teachings of the tribe were going to be suspended.
Regarding my title as the saint of the tribe, my lifestyle did not change drastically, but I watched as the adults paid me more and more attention and from time to time, they gave me some simple jewelry or clothes. For the ceremony, a ritual had to be performed inside the cave next to the tribe. For this, I had to use special clothing and certain items that the priestess should prepare. So, all I had to do was wait until that day.
Soon my father's departure day arrived, he went out just at dawn with the other hunters. I could see how the hunters' families said goodbye to them and although no one said it, I saw the concern on their faces. Quinn said goodbye without saying many words in my family, while Avon smiled, and I wish him luck. However, I observed that when the group of hunters began to enter the forest Avon looked at them longingly. For my part, I decided to make a risky move and hug my father, I thought that if we were going to be a family I should give on my part, and it was his vote that made me holy.
In this way, my brothers and I began to live alone.