Chapter 14 - The wilderness of her new life
Normally, one wouldn’t burrow during the day and walk out at night in the Barrens. But this is the situation I’m in right now.
I don’t think that I can stay awake for longer. I’m having a hard time right now trying not to fall asleep. I definitely need to burrow.
Why do I say burrow? Because that’s literally what it’s about.
There is a small animal that lives in this land and builds burrows for itself and its family. It’s a rodent called koa’ty. They are a little bigger than a cat, and their burrows are the perfect size for someone like me.
Their burrows are always on the slopes of small hills, facing south, so the wind that brings moisture has an easier way in.
They are very easily scared and often leave their burrows behind if they sense danger. So all I have to do is find one and take it.
Which is easier said than done.
I mean, if they are inhabited by the builders, it would be the best scenario. Just some menacing sounds and the illusion of a monster, and the burrow is mine.
But if it’s one that they have already abandoned, then it might have already been claimed by another living being.
Like sand scorpions, which are the size of a kitten and venomous.
Yeah, I don’t want to fight that right now.