rs that glittered against the night sky as an occasional source of light and sound to guide her. The trees were alive; they whispered softly to one another in the wind that rustled their leaves. S

cefulness within sight, not even herself. The

le of the forest. Her eyes closed, and she drifted through this peaceful dream, almost unaware that she was dreaming. A sense of peace flowed down her spine as if the gentle breeze carrying these feelings had a soothing effect on tho

the forest. Her nine tails followed her as if by instinct. In fact, she felt when the tips brushed against the leaves of nearby plants to move faster, as if their own tails wanted to reach her, to keep up. Her fear reflected as her nine tails

fox. But then she stopped and sighed as reality came back into focus and the pain of reality began to sink in. She couldn't think of this now, not while her life was literally hanging in the balance. No, she had to find help, and that meant ge

back, where she tried to cut her tails off while rubbing herself against the tree. It hurt her but not much, so she managed. She breathed a sigh of relief as she looked exactly lik

pecks, wrapped around her finger like a ring and followed her out when a soft, melodic hum filled the air, echoing like the distant ringing of a chime and drawing her attention. This soothing sound harmonized with the whispers of the forest, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Elowen often sensed

s of its wings were laced with a faint glow, giving it an ethereal presence that felt almost otherworldly. With a flick of its wings, the butterfly danced in front of Elowen, its glow illuminating her surroundings. Its wings shimmered in the dim light of the forest. The melodic hum filled th

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