Winter, 1423

Back at Tar Hollow, Oevcn was proudly displaying his new gift to his younger friends, Agrrec, Rewrkerw and Lucaswc atop Lookout Hill, raising his weapon up in the air like a toy.

&Dad gave me this hunting spear! Said it was what he used to fight the human invaders at White Bird Creek!&

&Wow!& Rewrkerw responded.

&Is it real?& Agrrec asked.

&Of course it's real!& Oevcn claimed defensively.

Lucaswc reached over. &Can I touch it?&

With a gigantic grin, the dark cyno brought it over to be brushed by several paws.

&Your father gave you a great gift, you should treasure it deeply.& A voice interrupted from behind him.

Ovecn looked up to see his mother, Chieftain Favcn, smiling as she exited the longhouse with his biological father and uncle Yhewcw.

The dark cyno grinned and placed his spear to his chest. &I will mom!&

Yhewcw laughed as he waved off the others with a brush of his hand. &Scatter children, Oevcn’s mother and I will like to bid our boy farewell.&

As the trio of friends scrambled off, the old scout went over and scratched his nephew behind the ears.

&Well Oevcn, it's time for you to make your song. I'm sure you'll make us proud.&

&I will, Uncle Yhewcw!&

Favcn knelt downand hugged her son. &Take things easy, and take care, and whatever happens know that your parents and uncle will be proud of you.&

&Thanks mom! I'll make sure my song is amazing!&

&You are my boy, all grown up! I'm sure you'll do a fine job.&

&Yep! And I'll impress everyone and they'll know about Oevcn the Brave just like they know about Favcn the Reborn!&

&Become your own man, child. I hope you don't plan on anything too crazy.&

&Nope I'll just-&

&You don’t need to tell us what you plan on doing, but I am sure it will be impressive!& Yhewcw laughed.

The three embraced each other one more time and Favcn planted three kisses on Oevcn’s cheek.

&May you always find game to hunt and fields to run, Ovecn.&

Her son smiled. &I'll do my best, mom.&

Then Ovecn got up, hugged his uncle, and dramatically slung his polearm over his shoulder.

&There's some humans rebelling against their Emperor!& The young cyno announced. &The Stanton Dragon is with them! I'm gonna join them too! I'll bring myself glory and honor!&

With that Oevcn leaped off the cliff.

&Wait-& Chieftain Favcn called to her son, but her cry was drowned out by the cascading rocks as her son nimbly danced his way down the loose shale pile. Within minutes the young cyno was at the foot of the 300 foot drop where it gave way to forest.

Twirling his spear so that the shaft now rested upon his collarbone, Oevcn whistled as he cavorted into the woods, quickly disappearing under its canopy.

Favcn and Yhewcw looked at each other. The dark scout quickly got up to pursue his nephew, only to be stopped by his mate.

&Let him go.&

&What? Why?&

&He needs to learn about the world by himself, as all of us had to. Besides, we have to learn about the wider world sometime.&

&After what happened in the Great War, why would our people ever want to participate in the wars with- or even against-the humans again?&

&Because sooner or later, that confrontation is inevitable again. I don’t like it, but better our boy go out, eager to learn, than say a puritan like Horncew.&

The old scout sighed, but nodded. &Very well then. I will pray for the safety of Numen’s son. He has his bravery.&

&Our son. Just because Numen adopted him does not make him any less yours as well. After all, Oevcn has your impetuousness.&

Yhewcw gave a slight frown. &Maybe he has my luck. I’d rather that he have your leadership or Numan’s fighting skills.&

Favcn then fell silent.

&The Stanton Dragon. That means something doesn't it?& She finally spoke quietly.

Her companion gave the chieftain a hug. Kavi and the Miscabbards still haunted their dreams. &Hopefully.&

&Having some luck isn’t a bad thing. May the moon and stars guide him.&

&May the moon and stars guide our boy, because he’ll need it.&

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Sugar Ray - Fly

By  Eger!

Original: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/44335736/