Shadow came around to stand in front of me. Lowering his head so that he could look me straight in the eye he said, "This world may be harsh and cruel and WAY different than the one you came from. However, you are apart of this one now, and you are NOT alone. "
' He was right, I had him, and I had all the others for now. I need to stop comparing this world to Earth. Of course a magical world would be more dangerous, I was a fool to think otherwise. I mean in all the webnovel isakais that i've read, I've never came across a peaceful and not dangerous magical world.'
Sighing I ruffled Shadows ears and took a deep breath. 'breath just breath.' I chanted a few times before opening my eyes. 'Okay i'm ready now, we should get going. Its already late in the afternoon and I think we should make some headway before it gets dark. '
Nodding his head Shadow turned to the side and bent down for me to get on. Once I was seated he called over a couple of Fox Deer that he introduced to Layla and Mimi. After they got on we headed out.
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We traveled until the sun began to sink below the tallest of the trees. Shadows started to play on the ground as we raced towards the receding light. I could feel my stomach growling, if I was hungry that definitely meant everyone else was too. Well Shadow for sure was hungry, his hunger was coming loud and clear through the link.
'I think we should find a place to camp for the night. ' I said while patting his back. 'Although ~ ' Here I paused and looked around taking in the forest around me. Now that I had some time to take it all in, it was actually really gorgeous. Dark and scary, but beautiful all the same.
Just like in the cavern where Altias den was the trees were a variety of colors. The same with the shrubs and plants that were around us. There were so many colors. I just hadn't been paying attention before because of how scary things had been.
'Shadow, it's so beautiful ~ ' I said sighing through the mind link. 'I didn't know before because of how our situation started out. Drakemere Forest is...' I didn't get to finish because just then several Rabbits jumped within pur path. Wait those were Horned Rabbits.
[Horned Rabbit]
[Level 10]
[Type: Beast]
[Hp: 20 / 20]
[Attack 15]
[Defense 15]
[Agility 35]
[Skills]
{Feint (lvl 5)} {Rush (lvl 5)} {Bite (lvl 7)}
Debs voice as always on que provided the Horned Rabbits stats.
"Hang on little mate, I'm going to catch us some rabbits." Shadows excited voice came through the link like a wave of pure adrenaline mixed with an eagerness for fresh blood.
'Oh boi he was excited.' I thought as I hung on tighter while my mate and the herd let out excited yips and ran after the Horned Rabbits.
After catching more than three per Fox Deer, Shadow settled us down in an area that had several rocks and shrubs that grew in a clump together. It provided a good barrier of safety and the herd had circled us already bedding down for the night.
I handed out the Spiked Devil Bear kebabs to Raji, Layla, and Mimi who ate with gusto. It was nice to see the kebabs were such a hit. Smilimg softly I settled myself against Shadow who wrapped his fluffy tail around my body. Warm and safe I closed my eyes.
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Feeling a soft nudge against my cheek, I slowly opened my eyes. 'Morning Shadow. ' I reached up and hugged his head, feeling his comforting warmth I was beginning to get used to this way of waking up.
'Hey Deb can you start giving me a daily countdown letting me know how many days left we have for the trial of life?'
[Confirmed.]
[Quest : Trial of Life]
[24 Days remaining]
'Thanks Deb.' I responded sleepily while yawning.
Everyone was waking up slowly, I caught Altia yawning loudly with a paw rubbing her eyes while Raji who had woken up to find Layla and Mimi snuggled up against him had the funniest expression on his face that I nearly teard up with laughter.
To say the least it was one of the best mornings because waking up to this kind of scene and peacefulness really warmed my heart. Add that to the fact that Layla when she woke up looked both panicked and shocked like a skittish puppy and darted up so fast she knocked into his chin. The yelp they both let out woke up Mimi who merely rubbed her eyes, looked at them tiredly and let out a soft chuckle. She got up and left them both rubbing their injuries while looking away from each other blushing furiously.
Shadow watched with a slight tilt to his head then commented. "So those two, they are a mated pair?"
I couldn't hold it in any longer I started to laugh, tears beginning to stream freely down my face as I let lose with the most honest to goodness belly laugh I've ever had since transmigrating to this life.