[Dark Queen]

Originally Posted by Ryder

“Are you sure it is safe to go through the forest?” The miniature Australian shepherd asked his companion as they walked through the dense undergrowth of the woodland area, their paws sore from running all throughout the city to escape capture by the humans, who would kill them once they got their hands upon their pelts. From his right side, a large black-furred German shepherd paced alongside the smaller canine, his pointed ears twitching towards any of the sounds that could be heard from nearby as they continued on their way. “It is better than traveling through the town, that’s for sure,” Anthony remarked, glancing at Ryder with his chocolate brown eyes for a moment before focusing on the path ahead of them once more. The blue-eyed canine’s ears flattened for a moment, wondering what could happen to them out here in such a deathly-quiet atmosphere and no familiar surroundings in their sights. Both males had been by each other’s sides for as long as they could now remember, Anthony being the sworn protector of Ryder ever since they were mere puppies growing up in the desolate alleyways. Running from humans was nothing knew to them, nor was moving from place to place, but this was different--these humans were aiming to kill them--which was more than terrifying. “Look,” The larger male softened nudged Ryder from his thoughts, which made the smaller shepherd look ahead, seeing a shallow stream running through the forest. The gentle sound of flowing water made his ears twitch and with another guiding nudge from the black-furred canine, he went forward. “Get a drink of water, you must be exhausted,” He murmured, making the smaller canine pad forward to the bank of the stream as he dipped his head and lapped up the cold forest water without delay now. His dear and strong companion went to his side, sitting down on the smooth forest floor of rocks and moss as he scanned around for trouble, silent as he ever could be right now.

Pebble looked up seeing two other canines "And who are you two?" she asked getting up. She made her way to them. Her dark brown eyes filled with curiousty, the black and silver shephard tilted her head.