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"All kingdoms are destined to fall!"
A voice cries out and says
"The Colossus knows no tragedy
Life goes on instead"

- from Colossus by Vylet Pony

Was it her, or did the world feel much colder and bitter recently? Ivy stood at the high point of a dell, thinking to herself. Yeah, Definitely colder. The air around her was thick with frost, her breath visible with every exhale, even her paws began to sting with every step on the snow and ice. And the hunger...seemed to gnaw at her sides almost endlessly these past few weeks. She was tired and so, so cold. But one thing... A nagging thought that Ivy could never shake off, and accompanied the worsening weather to add to her misery. For the first time ever... She was alone. Her family was not not here to help her keep warm, or give her a good laugh to keep her mind off of the cold. Or help her hunt down larger animals like elk and boar or steal kills from others. She missed them all, her loving siblings and uncle, even her parents to a certain extent- although controlling, narcissistic, and harsh wolves, at least kept them all fed during tough times like this. But, where were they? Were they doing OK? Were they even alive? Did they think she was lost, or dead? She remembered the plan she made with her siblings before they were attacked by that large pack, that they would leave behind their parents and run away to build their own lives. But fate had other plans that night. Ivy was here, separated and alone in this strange place. Sure, she was doing fine on her own during the warmer months, but winter often has ways to humble the over-confident and inexperienced.

As she walked down the dell, deep in thought, she noticed the remains of a long dead elk. The frozen carcass was stripped to the bone, and even some of the bones have gnawed at, broken , or missing. The only scrap of 'flesh' was a thin patch of fur and skin attached to the skull. Ivy stared at the meager leftovers with a bitter sadness. The scent of the animal and the creatures that fed off its meat were barely noticeable, if not, nonexistent. There was nothing left to gain from these bones made brittle from the cold, icy winds. It was just a reminder of the harshness of winter. Ivy let out a low growl and walked away, further down the slope as sleet began raining down. As freezing temperatures cut through her fur, she grimaced and walked on. The lesson had been learned, The world was often brutal, apathetic, and indifferent to one's plight and it could swallow you whole when you're at at your lowest. But only if you allow it. She'll keep moving, if not for herself, for her family.

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Takes place in January, 2024.

I meant to post this two months ago, but I kept forgetting! UGH.

Description

"All kingdoms are destined to fall!"
A voice cries out and says
"The Colossus knows no tragedy
Life goes on instead"

- from Colossus by Vylet Pony

Was it her, or did the world feel much colder and bitter recently? Ivy stood at the high point of a dell, thinking to herself. Yeah, Definitely colder. The air around her was thick with frost, her breath visible with every exhale, even her paws began to sting with every step on the snow and ice. And the hunger...seemed to gnaw at her sides almost endlessly these past few weeks. She was tired and so, so cold. But one thing... A nagging thought that Ivy could never shake off, and accompanied the worsening weather to add to her misery. For the first time ever... She was alone. Her family was not not here to help her keep warm, or give her a good laugh to keep her mind off of the cold. Or help her hunt down larger animals like elk and boar or steal kills from others. She missed them all, her loving siblings and uncle, even her parents to a certain extent- although controlling, narcissistic, and harsh wolves, at least kept them all fed during tough times like this. But, where were they? Were they doing OK? Were they even alive? Did they think she was lost, or dead? She remembered the plan she made with her siblings before they were attacked by that large pack, that they would leave behind their parents and run away to build their own lives. But fate had other plans that night. Ivy was here, separated and alone in this strange place. Sure, she was doing fine on her own during the warmer months, but winter often has ways to humble the over-confident and inexperienced.

As she walked down the dell, deep in thought, she noticed the remains of a long dead elk. The frozen carcass was stripped to the bone, and even some of the bones have gnawed at, broken , or missing. The only scrap of 'flesh' was a thin patch of fur and skin attached to the skull. Ivy stared at the meager leftovers with a bitter sadness. The scent of the animal and the creatures that fed off its meat were barely noticeable, if not, nonexistent. There was nothing left to gain from these bones made brittle from the cold, icy winds. It was just a reminder of the harshness of winter. Ivy let out a low growl and walked away, further down the slope as sleet began raining down. As freezing temperatures cut through her fur, she grimaced and walked on. The lesson had been learned, The world was often brutal, apathetic, and indifferent to one's plight and it could swallow you whole when you're at at your lowest. But only if you allow it. She'll keep moving, if not for herself, for her family.

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Takes place in January, 2024.

I meant to post this two months ago, but I kept forgetting! UGH.