[BEAR.]

Fernpaw knew he was safe. Or that he should be safe. But he thought the same Before, and that ..

He didn't want to think further on that right now. His stomach churned uneasily. He almost wanted to hurl, but managed to keep things down. (did he even have anything in him?)

Breathe. Remain calm. For now, he was safe. As secure as one could be when the hungry demons watched from darkness. He didn't feel safe .. but he trusted Fish Dad's judgement; he'd yet to lead him astray.

"Okay," Fernpaw breathed as he looked up at Fish Dad. In better circumstances, he might've beamed up at him and pranced around. Now, he didn't have the energy to try to smile. He was drained, scared, and he wanted to go home. (He needed .. to see..)

Right now, he focused on the Bird Star and the brightness he emitted. Safety. "I.. would like that a lot." He could see Twilightmom, and Wolffang, and Owltalon-- the thought of his mentor made his heart hurt. Nettlespark and Fernfrost might be back at camp, too. He hadn't seen the end of them, and if he came back... maybe Deadpool would come back too. Hope flickered in his heart.

He was going Home.

[ @spade ]