Moonwing stopped in the clearing, only to find a large waterfall cascading down into a freshwater pool. Moonwing padded forward and begun to lap up the clear water, enjoying every drop on this hot summer day.
Today was the day when she left her mother's den, ready to start a new life as a lone wolf. She anticipated every moment of being on her own, every mighty buck she would drag to the ground, and every corner of territory she fights for.
It was a new life for her indeed.