A single massive paw became Elwin's entire world. Instinct-driven reflexes drove him back. Pain sliced into his ear.

Survive!

Elwin shied away further after the bear landed her blow. Fearful, the spirit wolf took over and lashed out at the cub hidden in the bush behind him. The cub whined in protest when his paw raked across its face.

Roar!

Fear drove the spirit away from certain death. Powerless to resist, Elwin ran. 

Countless trees flashed left and right. Thorns dug into his fur. The plants protested his unwanted incursion.

Elwin stroked the spirit's fur with his mind and calmed it. Be at peace. We are safe. Locked in its cage again, he stopped to catch his breath. 

Silence stilled the woods leaving only echoes of his beati...

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